Meeting Documents
2023 Meeting Documents
The City of Seattle encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities. For disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats, accessibility information, or any other questions please contact the Urban Forestry Commission coordinator: Patti Bakker at patricia.bakker@seattle.gov or via phone at (206) 684-3194.
October 4, 2023 - This meeting will be 3:00-5:00 p.m., and will be via Webex and in-person in the Seattle Municipal Tower, Room 1872. To join with a computer go to www.webex.com and click on "join a meeting" then enter meeting number 2488 602 9416 and meeting password 1234. Please make sure to use a browser other than Explorer. If calling in, dial (206) 207-1700, enter meeting number 2488 602 9416 and meeting password 1234.
Agenda (October 4, 2023)
Culturally Modified Trees Ordinance
- Ordinance 120670
- Summary and Fiscal Note
- Draft amendment feedback letter
September 20, 2023
Agenda (September 20, 2023)
Philly Tree Plan presentation
Tree protection ordinance
- Draft support letter for GNDOB task force request
- Proposed amendment regarding culturally modified trees
- Draft amendment feedback letter
Digital recording (September 20, 2023)
September 6, 2023
Agenda (September 6, 2023)
Tree protection ordinance Director's Rule
- Public Notice
- Director’s Rule 11-2023-Tree Measurements
Digital recording (September 6, 2023)
August 16, 2023
Agenda (August 16, 2023)
Adopted TPO resolution process letter
Urban heat + urban forestry recent studies/resources
Adopted SPU follow-up letter
SDOT response to UFC follow-up letter
Draft meeting notes (August 16, 2023)
Digital recording (August 16, 2023)
August 2, 2023
Agenda (August 2, 2023)
2023 UFC Work Plan
Right of way canopy data updated findings
Adopted ANSI/ISA standards briefing follow-up letter
Draft meeting notes (August 2, 2023)
Digital recording (August 2, 2023)
July 19, 2023
Agenda (July 19, 2023)
Seattle Public Utilities urban forestry work presentation
Tree protection ordinance Director's Rules
- Public notice
- Director's Rule 7-2023 - Tier 2-Exceptional Trees
- Director's Rule 8-2023 - Payment in lieu
- Adopted UFC feedback on Director's Rules
Adopted UFC budget recommendations
Adopted meeting notes (July 19, 2023)
Digital recording (July 21, 2023)
July 12, 2023
Agenda (July 12, 2023)
Draft UFC budget recommendations
Tree protection ordinance Director's Rules
- Public notice
- Director's Rule 7-2023 - Tier 2-Exceptional Trees
- Director's Rule 8-2023 - Payment in lieu
Draft ANSI/ISA standards briefing follow-up letter
Adopted meeting notes (July 12, 2023)
Digital recording (Juy 12, 2023)
June 21, 2023
Agenda (June 21, 2023)
Adopted meeting notes (June 21, 2023)
Digital recording (June 21, 2023)
June 7, 2023
Agenda (June 7, 2023)
Right of way canopy data additional findings
Draft SDOT presentation follow-up letter
SCL Vegetation Management program updates presentation
Adopted meeting notes (June 7, 2023)
Digital recording (June 7, 2023)
May 17, 2023
Agenda (May 17, 2023)
Adopted UFC recommendations re: TPO process
Draft SDOT presentation follow-up letter
Adopted follow-up letter for Cambridge Urban Forest Master Plan briefing
Adopted meeting notes (May 17, 2023)
Digital recording (May 17, 2023)
May 3, 2023
Agenda (May 3, 2023)
Adopted UFC recommendations re: TPO amendments
Draft SDOT presentation follow-up letter
Draft follow-up letter for Cambridge Urban Forest Master Plan briefing
Adopted meeting notes (May 3, 2023)
Digital recording (May 3, 2023)
April 19, 2023
Agenda (April 19, 2023)
Healthy Forest / Healthy City: The Cambridge Urban Forest Master Plan presentation
Adopted response letter re: GSP update briefing
Adopted meeting notes (April 19, 2023)
Digital recording (April 19, 2023)
April 7, 2023
Agenda (April 7, 2023)
Adopted UFC recommendation letter on draft tree protection ordinance
Adopted meeting notes (April 7, 2023)
Digital recording (April 7, 2023)
April 5, 2023
Agenda (April 5, 2023)
Draft UFC feedback letter on draft tree protection ordinance
Draft response letter re: GSP update briefing
Adopted meeting notes (April 5, 2023)
Digital recording (April 5, 2023)
March 15, 2023
Agenda (March 15, 2023)
Urban forest protection ordinance
- March 7 updated ordinance
- Mayor's Executive Order - One Seattle Tree Plan
Draft response letter re: GSP update briefing
Adopted meeting notes (March 15, 2023)
Digital recording (March 15, 2023)
March 1, 2023
Agenda (March 1, 2023)
SDOT Urban Forestry briefing
Draft comments re: TSP registration ordinance updated amendments
2022 Annual Report final design and draft transmittal letter
Adopted meeting notes (March 1, 2023)
Digital recording (March 1, 2023)
February 15, 2023
Agenda (February 15, 2023)
Green Seattle Partnership briefing
Tree Service Provider Registration Ordinance updated potential amendments
Draft comments re: TSP registration ordinance updated amendments
2022 Annual Report final design and draft transmittal letter
Adopted meeting notes (February 15, 2023)
Digital recording (February 15, 2023)
February 1, 2023
Agenda (February 1, 2023)
Taylor Creek project SPU response to UFC comments
Adopted letter regarding Position 8 reappointment
Draft 2023 Work Plan
Draft 2022 Annual Report
Adopted meeting notes (February 1, 2023)
Digital recording (February 1, 2023)
January 18
Agenda (January 18, 2023)
Canopy assessment briefing presentation
Draft letter regarding Position 8 reappointment
Draft 2023 Work Plan
Draft 2022 Annual Report
Adopted meeting notes (January 18, 2023)
Digital recording (January 18, 2023)
January 4, 2023
Agenda (January 4, 2023)
Draft Tree Service Provider Registration ordinance amendments
Adopted letter regarding the TSP Registration ordinance amendments
Adopted urban forest ordinance update response letter
2022 Annual Report draft text
Adopted meeting notes (January 4, 2023)
Digital recording (January 4, 2023)