Name: Reunión de Tree Advisory Committee, Petaluma, 18 feb 2026
Start: 2026-02-18
Location: City of Petaluma

Tree Advisory Committee

mié, 18 de febrero de 2026

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RESUMEN DE REUNIÓNGenerado por IA

Comité Asesor de Árboles — 18 de febrero de 2026

Esta fue una reunión ordinaria del Comité Asesor de Árboles de Petaluma, celebrada en el Ayuntamiento. Cinco de los siete miembros estuvieron presentes (Bill Cover y Keith Schildt estuvieron ausentes).

Comentarios del Público

Tres miembros del público — Deb Fox, Wendy Jacobs y Eve O'Rourke — se dirigieron al comité durante el período general de comentarios públicos. Las actas no detallan el contenido de sus intervenciones.

Aprobación de Actas

Las actas de la reunión del 21 de enero de 2026 fueron aprobadas sin debate.

ReLeaf Petaluma – Revisión del Proyecto de Plantación Primavera 2026

Wendy Jacobs, de ReLeaf Petaluma, presentó una actualización en diapositivas sobre el plan de plantación de árboles de la organización para la primavera de 2026, que incluye sitios a lo largo de Lynch Creek Trail, Magnolia Avenue y varios lugares en la vía pública. El comité abrió el piso a preguntas y debate. Los cinco miembros del comité participaron, al igual que el Director de Parques y Recreación Drew Halter. Susan Kirks presentó un comentario público por escrito antes de la reunión. Las actas no detallan las inquietudes específicas planteadas ni las decisiones tomadas, pero el punto pareció ser una revisión informativa y no una votación formal.

Dedicación de Árbol por el Día del Árbol 2026

El Director Halter dirigió un debate sobre cómo el comité y la ciudad podrían celebrar el Día del Árbol 2026. El comité exploró diferentes conceptos de evento, incluida la posibilidad de asociarse con otras organizaciones locales en plantaciones de árboles. Wendy Jacobs también habló durante los comentarios públicos sobre este punto. No se finalizó ningún evento específico; la conversación pareció encontrarse en una etapa exploratoria.

Asignaciones del Comité Ad-Hoc – Alineación con el Plan de Gestión Forestal Urbana

El Presidente Darren Racusen presentó una propuesta para reestructurar los subcomités existentes del comité en torno a tres áreas de enfoque derivadas del nuevo Plan de Gestión Forestal Urbana: Protect (promover políticas como la Ordenanza de Preservación de Árboles), Grow (asociarse con grupos como ReLeaf Petaluma en plantaciones) y Engage (mantener el sitio web público y las comunicaciones de la ciudad). Tras el debate del comité, no se realizaron asignaciones en esta reunión. El comité acordó incluir el punto en la agenda de la próxima reunión para un debate más completo.

Comentarios del Personal y del Comité

Durante los comentarios de cierre, el Director Halter abordó una inquietud sobre la poda de árboles que había surgido durante la reunión y mencionó el trabajo en curso para implementar la próxima Ordenanza de Preservación de Árboles (TPO). Halter también presentó a Jen Santos como la nueva Superintendente de Parques de la ciudad — un cambio notable de personal para quienes trabajan estrechamente con el programa de silvicultura urbana.

Puntos clave

ReLeaf Petaluma presentó su plan de plantación para la primavera de 2026, que abarca Lynch Creek Trail, Magnolia Avenue y sitios en la vía pública — la actividad comunitaria de plantación de árboles avanza activamente.

Las celebraciones del Día del Árbol 2026 están siendo planificadas, con interés en coordinarse con otros grupos locales, pero aún no se han confirmado los detalles del evento.

La reestructuración de subcomités para alinearse con el Plan de Gestión Forestal Urbana (Protect / Grow / Engage) fue pospuesta para la próxima reunión — se espera que los miembros reciban asignaciones de roles en esa ocasión.

Jen Santos se ha incorporado al personal de la ciudad como nueva Superintendente de Parques, un contacto clave para asuntos relacionados con los árboles en adelante.

La implementación de la Ordenanza de Preservación de Árboles está siendo debatida activamente por el personal, lo que señala una atención regulatoria continua a la protección de árboles en Petaluma.

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Qué ocurrió en esta reunión

Public Comment – Wendy Jacobs, ReLeaf APPROVAL OF MINUTES

During General Public Comment, three members of the public spoke: Deb Fox, Wendy Jacobs, and Eve O'Rourke.

Approval of Minutes for the meeting of January 21, 2026

The minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting were presented for approval and were deemed as approved.

ReLeaf Petaluma – Spring 2026 Planting Project Review – Lynch Creek Trail, Magnolia Ave., and several locations along public right of ways. ReLeaf Petaluma

Wendy Jacobs of ReLeaf Petaluma presented slides with an update on the Spring 2026 tree planting plan for Lynch Creek Trail, Magnolia Avenue, and several locations along public right of ways. Public comment was received prior to the meeting from Susan Kirks, and the committee discussed questions and concerns regarding the planting project.

Discuss 2026 Arbor Day Tree Dedication, including participation in upcoming events or tree plantings. Drew Halter, Director of Parks and Recreation

Drew Halter, Director of Parks and Recreation, opened the discussion regarding 2026 Arbor Day celebration ideas and potential participation in upcoming events or tree plantings with other local groups. Wendy Jacobs provided public comment during the discussion.

Review, Discuss, and Establish new AdHoc Assignments from existing subcommittees to align with new Urban Forestry Management Plan elements which may include but is not limited to the following: a. Protect (Advocate and educate community around policies like the Tree Preservation Ordinance) b. Grow (working with groups like ReLeaf Petaluma to promote tree plantings) c. Engage (work with staff to keep publicfacing website updated, stay on top of current events, etc.) Darren Racusen, Chair of Tree Advisory Committee COMMITTEE COMMENT STAFF COMMENT

Chair Darren Racusen presented the topic of establishing new Ad-Hoc Assignments from existing sub-committees to align with new Urban Forestry Management Plan elements (Protect, Grow, and Engage). The committee agreed to add this item to the next meeting agenda for further discussion.

Puntos de agenda (5)

Procedural (2)

1ProceduralPublic Comment – Wendy Jacobs, ReLeaf APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Wendy Jacobs from ReLeaf Petaluma will speak during public comment time.

Qué ocurrió

During General Public Comment, three members of the public spoke: Deb Fox, Wendy Jacobs, and Eve O'Rourke.

2ProceduralApproval of Minutes for the meeting of January 21, 2026

The council will approve the official minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting.

Qué ocurrió

The minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting were presented for approval and were deemed as approved.

Public Hearing

3Public HearingReLeaf Petaluma – Spring 2026 Planting Project Review – Lynch Creek Trail, Magnolia Ave., and several locations along public right of ways. ReLeaf Petaluma

A public hearing on ReLeaf Petaluma's spring 2026 tree planting plans, which include projects at Lynch Creek Trail, Magnolia Avenue, and various public right-of-ways throughout the city.

Qué ocurrió

4Public HearingDiscuss 2026 Arbor Day Tree Dedication, including participation in upcoming events or tree plantings. Drew Halter, Director of Parks and Recreation

Discussion and planning for Petaluma's 2026 Arbor Day celebration, including how the city will participate in tree dedication events and plantings.

Qué ocurrió

5Public HearingReview, Discuss, and Establish new AdHoc Assignments from existing subcommittees to align with new Urban Forestry Management Plan elements which may include but is not limited to the following: a. Protect (Advocate and educate community around policies like the Tree Preservation Ordinance) b. Grow (working with groups like ReLeaf Petaluma to promote tree plantings) c. Engage (work with staff to keep publicfacing website updated, stay on top of current events, etc.) Darren Racusen, Chair of Tree Advisory Committee COMMITTEE COMMENT STAFF COMMENT

The Tree Advisory Committee will create new working groups focused on three areas: protecting trees and advocating for tree preservation policies, growing the urban forest through partnerships with groups like ReLeaf, and engaging residents through updated websites and community communication—all aligned with the city's new Urban Forestry Management Plan.

Qué ocurrió

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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE City Hall Council Chamber 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Wednesday, February 18, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: Taryn Obaid, Darren Racusen, Marianne Bertuccelli, Diane Gentile, Stephanie Sanchez ABSENT: Bill Cover, Keith Schildt GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda. Public comments are limited up to three minutes per person. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Council, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Council’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma City Council Rules, Policies and Procedures, III). 1. Public Comment Deb Fox Wendy Jacobs Eve O’Rourke APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of January 21, 2026 Minutes deemed as approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 3. ReLeaf Petaluma – Spring 2026 Planting Project Review – Lynch Creek Trail, Magnolia Ave., and several locations along public right of ways. - ReLeaf Petaluma Wendy Jacobs shared slides with an update on the tree planting plan. The discussion was opened up to the committee for questions and concerns.

Public Comment Received Prior to Meeting: Susan Kirks Committee Comments Gentile Obaid Halter Racusen Sanchez Bertuccelli Public Comment Open Public Comment Closed 4. Discuss 2026 Arbor Day Tree Dedication, including participation in upcoming events or tree plantings. Drew Halter, Director of Parks and Recreation Staff Liaison Halter opened the discussion regarding Arbor Day celebration ideas. The committee discussed different options and possibly joining other local groups with tree plantings. Committee Comment Obaid Sanchez Racusen Gentile Bertuccelli Public Comment Open Wendy Jacobs Public Comment Closed 5. Review, Discuss, and Establish new Ad-Hoc Assignments from existing sub-committees to align with new Urban Forestry Management Plan elements which may include but is not limited to the following: a. Protect (Advocate and educate community around policies like the Tree Preservation Ordinance) b. Grow (working with groups like ReLeaf Petaluma to promote tree plantings) c. Engage (work with staff to keep public-facing website updated, stay on top of current events, etc.) - Darren Racusen, Chair of Tree Advisory Committee Committee agreed to add to agenda next meeting. Committee Comment Gentile Obaid Sanchez Bertuccelli Public Comment Open Public Comment Closed COMMITTEE COMMENT Bertuccelli Sanchez Obaid Racusen STAFF COMMENT Staff Liaison Halter discussed the pruning topic brought to our attention during the meeting and implementing the upcoming TPO. Announcement – New Superintendent, Jen Santos, was introduced. ADJOURNMENT 5:10p.m.