Hearing to receive updates on the implementation and funding of the City's urban canopy and street tree maintenance, watering, retention, replacement and expansion plans, including all trees on public property and in San Francisco parks, as well as street trees acquired after the voters passed Proposition E in 2016 (originally File No. 160381); and requesting Public Works, the Recreation & Park Department and the Public Utilities Commission to report.

The Board adopted Motion M19-108 directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Public Works’ street resurfacing and StreetTreeSF programs, which identified significant issues in tree maintenance and urban canopy management.

The performance audit was completed, revealing nine findings and 21 recommendations aimed at improving the management of street tree maintenance and the urban canopy, which were presented to the Board of Supervisors.

Supervisor Peskin introduced a hearing request (File No. 211018) to receive updates on the implementation and funding of the City's urban canopy and street tree maintenance plans, including trees on public property and in parks.

The hearing request was referred to the Department of Public Works, Recreation & Park Department, and the Public Utilities Commission for their input and reports.

The committee held a hearing to discuss the urban canopy and street tree maintenance, where various presentations were made by city departments regarding their roles and challenges in tree management.

The committee heard and filed the updates regarding the urban canopy and street tree maintenance plans, concluding the legislative process for this item.