Parks operations manager and PG&E highlighted tree risks during saturated soils and wind, urged residents to document hazards with photos and species, and explained coordination constraints when lines are involved.

Assistant City Manager Nat presented a six‑point road map to address a structural budget deficit driven by a roughly $3.1M increase in property/liability insurance (153% since 2022), 70% utility cost increases, and a 25% rise in salaries/benefits; staff outlined community engagement, frozen positions, failed revenue measures and next steps.

Parks staff told the commission that department revenues cover about 45% of costs as staffing has shrunk since COVID; the commission voted to submit four NCIP project proposals for FY27 including Hilltop Park Center Phase 3 and citywide fuel‑reduction work, with Hilltop identified as the top priority.

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