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Urban Forest Management and Tree Maintenance Policy

Faced with budget shortfalls and mounting maintenance needs, the city explored shifting certain tree ownership and maintenance responsibilities to private property owners, drawing strong opposition from tree advocates and leading to further study.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026

CriticalEnvironment

Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Urban Water Management Plan

Despite average overall precipitation, northern Sierra snowpack is at 11% of normal, leading to an earlier Term 91 water curtailment start in early May. The agency retains its full 10,000 acre-foot CVP water supply, minimizing the need for large external water transfers.

3 mentionsLast discussed May 19, 2026