Environmental Quality Commission
Summary cards
The commission will consider a grant from BayREN to fund electrification at the Belle Haven Child Development Center. The staff recommends moving forward with the funding agreement.
The commission will hear a presentation on the importance of the urban forest, covering health, environmental, and economic benefits. The talk will also discuss current challenges such as low canopy coverage and inadequate tree replacement standards.
The EQC will outline steps to create a citywide Urban Forest Management Plan, including a canopy inventory, setting metrics, and community outreach. The plan aims to guide long‑term investments in tree planting, care, and protection.
The commission will consider a request for the City Council to fund the urban canopy program and adopt an ordinance requiring sellers to disclose tree and heritage‑tree information to buyers. The staff report also recommends denying an appeal to remove a heritage tree at 2174 Clayton Dr.
The arborist report identified 11 trees on the property, including two protected cork oaks in poor condition. It recommends removing those two oaks and provides health assessments and measurement methods used.
The project arborist will inspect protected trees while soil excavation occurs and again after work is completed. Findings will be documented in a final report with recommendations for tree longevity.
The EQC will present a table of recent tree inventory results, showing which trees were approved for removal and which were denied based on health and development criteria. The arborist’s findings include approvals for certain ash and oak trees and denials for others.
Arborist report identified 11 trees on the property.
Project arborist will inspect protected trees during soil excavation.
The subcommittee presented the importance of urban forest trees for health, environment, and economy.
The EQC is directed to create a new project plan for the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP).
The city arborist approved removal of three trees (Evergreen ash, Cork oak, Modesto ash) that met health rating criteria.
The city arborist approved removal of three trees that met health criteria and denied removal of four trees that did not meet health or development criteria.
Arborist surveyed 11 trees on the property, identifying species and health conditions.
Project arborist will inspect protected trees during soil excavation and document any impacts.
The city completed a canopy inventory and identified specific trees for removal or preservation.
EQC will consider a request for City Council to fund the Urban Forest Management Plan through the annual budget.
The arborist report identified 11 trees on the site, including two protected cork oaks in poor condition.
The commission is asked to adopt an ordinance that requires sellers to disclose information about heritage trees on a property when transferring it.
Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) is listed as 19,515 and 22,977.
Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) is listed as 19,915 and 22,830.
City canopy coverage is reported at 28%.
The commission presented a proposal to create a new Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) to guide long‑term city investments in urban forestry.
The commission presented a new project plan to create an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) for the fiscal year June‑August.
The arborist report described inspection methods, measured tree diameters, and evaluated health of 11 surveyed trees.
The city arborist approved removal of trees #1, #2, and #10 because they met the health rating criteria.
The commission will overview data for special landscape areas.
The report explains that trees were inspected from the ground without climbing, using a D‑Tape to measure diameter.
Project arborist will inspect sites during any work in non-intrusion zones of protected trees and document actions.
The commission will adopt its work plan for June through August.
The commission will deny the appeal to remove a heritage tree at 2174 Clayton Dr.
Commission staff and members shared updates and announcements on commission activities.
The commission presented data on the area covered by Station 1 hydrozone (239 SFHYDROZONE).
The commission will review the hydrozone area for Station 2 (138 sf).
The commission will review the hydrozone area for Station 3919 (3,919 sf).
The commission will review the hydrozone area for Stations 4 & 5 (271 sf).
The commission will review the hydrozone area for Station B (138 sf).
The commission will review the hydrozone area for Stations D & E (379 sf).
The commission will review the landscape design and water‑efficiency plan for Station F (326 sf).
The commission will present ETAF calculations for regular landscape areas (total 1,567 sf, 732 ha).
The commission will share a summary of sitewide ETAF and maximum applied water allowance (MAWA).
The commission will discuss the water‑efficient landscape worksheet for Lot #1.
The commission will provide an updated summary of sitewide ETAF and maximum applied water allowance (MAWA).
The commission will summarize drip irrigation data points.
The commission presented an overview of the city’s urban forest and its benefits.
The City Council is asked to support the urban canopy and adopt a new Urban Forestry Management Plan in the budget.
The agenda shared a GIS report showing Menlo Park’s overall canopy coverage at 28%.
The commission will review the hydrozone area for Station C (475 sf).
The agenda includes a permit application form for removing heritage trees.
