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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by van Tamelen and passed unanimously to amend Section 12-2.301 to read: "The oak trees of Los Altos Hills are a valued community asset. The purpose of this Article is to establish policies and procedures for their promotion and protection and to create community awareness of their intrinsic value." MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Casey and passed by the following roll call vote to use the 36" circumference in the ordinance. AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Johnson, Siegel and van Tamelen NOES: Councilmember Tryon MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously to amend Section 12-2.302 (b) by changing the word hazard to danger. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Section 12-2.303 to read as follows: Application for Permit. Application for a Heritage Oak removal permit shall be made by telephone or written communication to the City Manager or his designee and shall contain the bar number, size and location of Heritage Oaks and a brief explanation of the reason for the requested action. The applicant shall explain why the tree should be removed for such reasons as but not limited to: the tree is dead, diseased beyond reclamation, hazardous, or crowded and that good horticultural practices dictate its removal. If there is disagreement between the property owner and the Town, an arborist's opinion will be obtained at the expense of the property owner." PASSED BY CONENSUS: To make no changes to Section 12-2.304 as stated in the proposed ordinance. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To change all references in the ordinance to Director of Public Works to City Manager or his designee. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Section 12-2.305 by adding (d) Special conditions exist which indicate the removal of the heritage tree is necessary. V March 21, 1990 7