Street Tree Pruning Hearing

At a glance

• What: Hearing on the City's street tree maintenance: how often trees are pruned and scheduled, and how root damage to sidewalks and public infrastructure is managed.
• Where it stands: Heard and filed October 22, 2026, 3-0; no legislation attached.
• Next: None scheduled.

Details

• File No. 260749, requested reports from Public Works, the Bureau of Urban Forestry and the Urban Forestry Council.
• Superintendent Moore, Superintendent of the Bureau of Urban Forestry, gave an overview and answered questions. Donna Lau, Mark, Judy and another speaker shared concerns.
• Supervisor Wong moved to hear and file; carried 3-0.

Sources

• Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee minutes, October 22, 2026: https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1455122&GUID=A245F6B2-315F-47CC-B123-43BAD942D712

Log

2026-10-22 - Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

Hearing; HEARD AND FILED, 3-0.