What: Bill 189 amends Chapter 14, Article 25, Section 14-151 of the County Code on clearing unsafe flora. It specifies that a department designated by the mayor may investigate and certify complaints of unsafe flora and that an appropriate expert may be consulted.
Where it stands: Listed on the posted agenda of the 2026-09-01 Policy Committee on Health Safety and Well-being. No vote or outcome is reported here.
Next: Check later agendas.
Details
Comm. 1041; introduced by Council Member Dennis Onishi.
Forwarded to Council with a favorable recommendation, 6 ayes and 3 noes. Public Works said it could live with the bill and Corporation Counsel found it legally sufficient; opponents said it does not address resources or implementation. Public Works estimated about 100 unsafe flora complaints a year.