The Programs and Services Committee met on Wednesday, September 21 (watch video on NewTV), voted to reject the request for a temporary moratorium on tree cutting while the Council considers two proposals to amend the current Tree Preservation Ordinance: One request submitted by the Mayor on behalf of the City’s Tree Warden (see Mayor/Marc Welch proposal and see supporting documents) and the other submitted by City Councilors led by Julia Malakie and Emily Norton (see memo, supporting documents, and presentation slides). President Albright moved to reject the proposal and Councilors Noel, Greenberg, Krintzman, and Ryan joined her in support of the motion. Councilors Baker and Wright voted against the motion to reject and Councilor Humphrey voted to abstain
Both requests to amend the Tree Preservation Ordinance were held for further discussion. The official report from the Committee will be released next week.