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bit <br /> MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Johnson <br /> and passed unanimously to adopt Ordinance #331 amending Chapter 8 entitled "Fire <br /> Prevention Code" of Title 8 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to adopt by reference <br /> the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, including certain appendices and <br /> amendments thereto. <br /> 6.2 Introduce an Ordinance Protecting Oak Trees and Heritage Trees <br /> Council had before them a proposed ordinance concerning the protection of oak trees <br /> and heritage trees and also a list of suggested changes to the ordinance as proposed by <br /> Mayor Casey. <br /> Mr. Philip Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, noted that the plan of protection should be clearly <br /> defined and also asked why a trust fund would be established rather than just a <br /> designated fund. Mr. Dauber also commented that if the Town were going to pay for <br /> the protection of the trees, what difference did it make what was designated a heritage <br /> tree. <br /> Mr. Frank Wheeler, 27174 Elena, believed an ordinance such as this one was an <br /> invasion of privacy rights. Mr. Arthur Middleton, 27525 Edgerton, thanked the Mayor <br /> for sending the postcard about the meeting and stated that he was not in support of this <br /> ordinance. He did not believe it was necessary and thought people should be urged to <br /> plant trees. <br /> Ms. Brenda Butner, member - Environmental Design and Protection Committee, <br /> commented that the Town had five native oaks and oaks played an important part in <br /> the balance of nature. It was important to preserve trees of many sizes and oaks <br /> increased the value of one's property. Ms. Butner also recommended a 5 to 1 ratio for <br /> restitution for taking down trees. Mrs. Terry McDaniel, Chairman - Environmental <br /> Design and Protection Committee, commented on the recent Global Cities Project <br /> Meeting and noted that for every four trees removed one was planted. In addition, she <br /> noted that trees could reduce utility costs. Mrs. Ruth Buneman, member - Ad Hoc Tree <br /> Committee, supported the comments made in the staff report that several steps would <br /> be taken by the Town in parallel with the adoption of a tree ordinance. First, the Town <br /> would develop standards for the protection of trees during the development of a <br /> property. Second, the Town would develop an oak tree farm or take other positive <br /> V <br /> March 21, 1990 <br /> 5 <br />