Tree Committee

Responsibilities

The Marina City Council appoints a Tree Committee, as a subcommittee of the Marina Planning Commission.  The committee has the power to review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding: tree removal, mitigation measures, and conditions of approval; landmark tree designation proposals; consistency with tree preservation ordinance; and, preferred species for  trees in required landscape plans. On November 21, 2023, pursuant to Resolution 2023-126, the Tree Committee Members were extended until January 1, 2025.

Meeting Time & Location

Tree Committee meetings generally occur quarterly on the second Wednesday in the months of January, April, July, and October at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. They also meet on an as-needed basis with the Design Review BoardPlease check the City Calendar and sign up for notification of all Tree Committee scheduled Meetings to stay up to date.

Members of the Tree Committee 

Member
Jeffrey Markham

Member
Judith Elvira

Term ends January 2025Term ends January 2025

Member
Greg Simmons

Member
Jackie Gardner

Term ends January 2025
Term ends January 2025

Member
Richard St. John 

Alternate Member
Audra Walton 

Planning Commissioner
Appointment ends January 2025
Alternate Planning Commissioner
Appointment ends January 2025