Board members pressed Rec and Park and Public Works on enforcement and equity: if a private party cut trees in an appeal period, that party would face the same administrative process. Commissioners expressed that using municipal funds to satisfy a penalty risked eroding public trust and sought stronger accountability and engagement going forward. The board denied the appeal but included three explicit recommendations: the board asked Rec and Park to (1) plant and irrigate ten 48‑inch box trees as mitigation, (2) commit to longer‑term protection and maintenance for the new trees, and (3) publicly recognize the work of the Nulty brothers; the board also asked staff to prepare a letter to the Board of Supervisors documenting the breach of the 15‑day appeal process and asking whether the chartered process needs changes. Vote: 3‑0.