Vice Chair
Sandy Sommer
Mountain View
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- 6
- Total speaking time
- 2:00:24
- Avg per meeting
- 20:04
- Segments
- 1337
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Voting record (40)
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Heritage Tree Removal Application Appeal - 1473 Tyler Park Way
Concerned about the storm risks and lack of adequate data during an El Nino year.
To approve the June 17, 2026 minutes.
To adopt a Resolution of the Urban Forestry Board of the City of Mountain View to Deny the Appeal, Uphold Staff’s Decision, and deny the removal of one (1) Heritage Tree at 961 Eichler Drive, to be re
To approve the appeal and overturn staff’s recommendation for 1 Heritage Tree at 777 San Carrizo because one or more of the criteria under MVCC 32.35 has been met because removal is supported under MV
Heritage Tree Removal Application Appeal - 961 Eichler Drive
Heritage Tree Removal Application Appeal - 777 San Carrizo Way
Concerns regarding lack of expert evidence on the gas line hazard and potential precedent.
Minutes Approval
Heritage Tree Removal Appeal - 560 Franklin Street
Heritage Tree Removal Appeal - 2714 Preston Drive
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Parks and Recreation and Urban Forestry Board Work Plan
To approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Parks and Recreation and Urban Forestry Board Workplan with changes as discussed (include a high-level Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Update in advance of the a
To approve the June 10, 2026 minutes as amended.
To adopt a Resolution of the Urban Forestry Board of the City of Mountain View to Deny the Appeal, Uphold Staff's Decision, and deny the removal of one (1) Heritage Tree at 2714 Preston Drive, to be r
To adopt a Resolution of the Urban Forestry Board of the City of Mountain View to Deny the Appeal, Uphold Staff's Decision, and approve the removal of one (1) Heritage Tree at 560 Franklin Street, to
Flip-Flop Agenda Items 5.1 and 5.2
Deny Heritage Tree Removal Appeal for 500 W. Middlefield Road
Continue Heritage Tree Removal Appeal for 961 Eichler Drive
To hear Item 5.2 before Item 5.1.
To adopt a Resolution of the Urban Forestry Board of the City of Mountain View to Deny the Appeal, Uphold Staff's Decision, and deny the removal of one (1) Heritage Tree at 500 W. Middlefield, to be r
To approve the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes.
To continue Item 5.1 to a date to be determined by staff in working with the appellant.
Public Safety Building Tree Mitigation Recommendation
Approval of March 17, 2026 Minutes
Denial of Heritage Tree Appeal - 1145 Carver Place
Denial of Heritage Tree Appeal - 139 Easy Street
To adopt a Resolution of the Urban Forestry Board of the City of Mountain View to Deny the Appeal, Uphold Staff’s Decision, and deny the removal of one (1) Heritage Tree at 1145 Carver Place, to be re
To approve the March 17, 2026 minutes.
To adopt a Resolution of the Urban Forestry Board of the City of Mountain View to Deny the Appeal, Uphold Staff’s Decision, and deny the removal of two (2) Heritage Trees at 139 Easy Street, to be rea
Approval of February 11, 2026 Minutes
I was not present at the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Recommendation
Public Safety Building Project Tree Mitigation Direction
To approve the February 11, 2026 minutes.
To forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, incorporating into the Plan ways to prioritize expansion of parks and open space to underserved areas
To direct staff to come back to the PRC with a revised mitigation plan focusing on canopy replacement with a preponderance of native trees at a 2:1 replacement for Heritage Trees and a 1:1 for non-Her
Approval of February 11, 2026 Minutes
i'll abstain since i was not present at the meeting