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protected the dripline of the trees was very intrusive into the building area. As an alternative, he proposed Council consideration of a redrawn circle that protected three trees and not the outlying tree. The reduced circle would permit more building space and a better building footprint and would protect the other three trees. The remaining tree would be protected by the Heritage Oak Tree Ordinance. Councilmember Kerr supported the recommendation of the Open Space Committee to include the dripline of the oaks in an open space easement. He acknowledged that he had been elected to preserve the rural nature and ambiance of the Town and believed future residents of the proposed subdivision thank the City Council for protecting the beautiful strand of oaks. Kerr noted that the applicant had not been required to donate park land and felt it was very important to ensure that the riparian area, creek and trees were protected. He commented that a constrained lot still had a monetary value. Councilmember Warshawsky requested clarification on the provision regarding arborist requirements specified in the Heritage Oak Tree Ordinance. It was noted that an arborist would have to review any proposed building development in the trees' dripline. Mayor Pro Tem Mordo noted that there would have been little discussion of including the oaks in an open space easement if they were located on a slope but given that they were located in a flat area, the most desirable building area of the parcel, he understood the extended discussion. He questioned if any consideration had been given to locating the forty (40) foot setback to face "Mad Manor" Road. Mordo offered that he understood that the house footprint was conceptual but that his suggested modification would provide- ten additional feet and the lot would be less constrained. He concurred that there was more protection for the trees if they were placed in an open space easement but alternative) he believed that an prospective owner of the roe would understand Y� Y p p property rtY the inherent value the trees added to the property. 3.Name of Street Mayor Jones explained that it was within the power of the City Council to name public streets. He voiced his support for leaving the name of the street open during the Tentative Map approval and approving the name during the Final Map review and approval. The City Attorney advised that naming the street was the discretion of the Council and calling it street"A" at this time would provide time to review options. Mayor Pro Tem Mordo concurred with Jones. He suggested that the Standing Historical Committee review possible names that were consistent with the history of the Town. Councilmember Warshawsky commented that he understood the applicant's interest in naming the street; however, as a public road it was important for the name to be reflective of the Town. 4. Other Issues—none MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Jones, seconded by Kerr and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated 9 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 13,2007