Native plant policy for city-owned property
Summary
Council Member Farias wants the city to switch to California native plants on public property to cut water, pesticides and maintenance. The council agreed to have staff study an ordinance, but flagged cost, fire-safety and landscaper-training questions that must come back before anything is adopted.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost estimate yet — that's exactly what the study is for; supporters cite long-term savings on water and chemicals.
Taxpayers could save on water and chemicals; pollinators, birds and the creeks benefit from fewer inputs.
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