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July 13, 2006
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 13, 2006 6:00 P.M.
Town Hall Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL,AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Warshawsky called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Dean Warshawsky, Mayor Pro Tem Craig A.T. Jones,
Councilmember Breene Kerr, Councilmember Jean Mordo and
Councilmember Mike O'Malley
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Carl Cahill, Assistant City Attorney John Bakker,
Administrative Services Director Sarah Ragsdale, Planning Director
Debbie Pedro, Public Works Director/City Engineer Henry Louie, and
Planning Secretary Victoria Ortland.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mordo, seconded by O'Malley and
passed unanimously to limit comments from the floor to two minutes.
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1 Consideration of Grant Funding Requests from Community Service Agencies
Mayor Warshawsky welcomed the agency representatives and provided a brief overview
of the interview process. Council determined that due to the number of agency
representatives that were present to make a presentation, it was appropriate to set a time
limit of two (2)minutes per speaker.
Representatives from the following agencies made a presentation:
Community Health Awareness Council
Los Altos Senior Center
Community Services Agency
Chamber of Commerce
Support Network for Battered Women and Children
Los Altos Mediation Program
Morgan Center
Community School of Music and Arts
American Red Cross
is United Way Silicon Valley(2-1-1)
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Council thanked the agencies for their presentations and participation in the grant review
process. Following a brief discussion, Council directed staff to tabulate the City
Council's initial recommendations for funding and to return for further action at the next
City Council meeting.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Director Debbie Pedro advised Council that the Planning Commission had not
met since the last City Council meeting. Their next meeting was scheduled for July 20,
2006.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item Removed: 4.14 (Public-Sandy Humphries)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Mordo and
passed unanimously to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with
Councilmember Kerr abstaining from Item 4.2—TBI payment, specifically;
4.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular City Council Meeting June 22, 2006
4.2 Review of Disbursements: June 14, 2006—July 3, 2006 $662,593.24
4.3 Notification of Fast Track Approval: Lands of Strober, 14355 Miranda Way; A
Request for a Site Development Permit for a 4,976 sq. ft. Two-Story New
Residence with a 1,553 sq. ft. Basement(maximum height 24'8") and a 541 sq.
ft. Swimming Pool. (23-06-ZP-SD-GD)
4.4 Notification of Fast Track Approval: Lands of Chan and Hua, 13198 La
Cresta Drvie; A Request for a Site Development Permit for a New Two-Story
Residence with a Basement and New Driveway. The Project Totals 4,957
sq.ft. of Floor Area(maximum height 27') (128-05-ZP-SD-GD)
4.5 Notification of Fast Track Approval: Lands of Parvarandeh, 27210 Ohlone
Lane; A Request for a Site Development Permit for a 873 sq. ft. Addition, a
1,000 sq. ft. Attached Secondary Dwelling Unit (maximum height 27' ), and
Sports Court(155-04-ZP-SD)
4.6 Grant of Pathway Easement; Lands of Thaik,2275 Old Page Mill Road
Resolution#53-06
4.7 Amendment to the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; Title 4 "Public Safety"
Chapter 1 Entitled"Emergency Organization and Protection"
Ordinance 501 (SECOND READING)
4.8 Amendment to the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; Title 2 Administration,
Chapter 1. City Council, Article 1. Meetings, Section 2-1.101
Ordinance 502 (SECOND READING)
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4.9 Approval of Amendment to Resolution 44-06 to Establish a New Charge to
the Chair of the Pathways Committee—Resolution# 54-06
4.10 Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement; Lands of
Horton, Blue Oaks Ridge Subdivision on Chaparral Way(#8-01-TM-ND-GD)
Resolution#55-06
4.11 Acceptance of the 2006 Town Arena Improvement Project;Notice of
Completion—Resolution#56-06
4.12 Approval of Twice Annual Universal Waste Drop Off Events
4.13 Approval of Expenditure for Solar Shades for Council Chambers
4.15 Award of Contract: Tree Trimming at Page Mill Road Near Via Ventana
Resolution#58-06
Item Removed:
4.14 Award of Contract for Landscape Installation at Town Hall for the Cingular
Wireless and Emergency Communications Facility—Resolution#57-06
Sandy Humphries, Environmental Design and Protection Committee, requested
clarification on the design. She offered that the proposed trees were shown in a location
that was very"boggy" and noted that her Committee had envisioned a revitalized orchard
that was in keeping with historic orchards in Town.
City Manager Cahill explained that the proposed trees were to complete the existing rows
of apricot trees. He advised that he would investigate the concerns of Humphries with the
landscape architect.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by Jones and passed
unanimously to approve Resolution 57-06 and award the contract for landscape
installation at Town Hall for the Cingular Wireless and Emergency Communications
Facility.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Town Goals
5.1.1 Public Education: Bring the Future of Public Education to a Vote
Mayor Warshawsky provided a brief summary of the Ad Hoc Committee on District
Reorganization recent meetings and efforts. Marguerite Leoni, special legal counsel on
education, had been engaged to assist in developing a legal plan for redistricting.
Warshawsky reiterated that the redistricting process was a complicated effort.
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Councilmember Jones clarified that the Ad Hoc Committee consisted of seven members
including the Mayor and himself. The group's current primary focus was on the
legal/administrative process of redistricting. Jones advised the Council that School
Districts affected by the redistricting had already hired consultants to assist them and the
Town was still in the planning phase. He suggested that it was appropriate for Council to
accelerate their efforts to be political participants in the process. He reviewed the
membership and charter of the County Committee that would review the Town's
redistricting proposal. Jones noted that he would return to Council with a proposal to hire
additional professional help with the redistricting effort.
Jones offered that the education of the citizens of Los Altos Hills on the facts was an
important and critical component in the redistricting process. The Palo Alto Unified
School District Superintendent had recently sent a letter to all residents residing in the
District and Jones suggested that it would be important for the Council to move forward
with a factual based letter to all residents updating them on the status of the redistricting
effort and providing them with an overview of the process.
Jones reviewed the letter from PAUSD and clarified that the Town was seeking to
establish a K-8 school district that maintained the residents' in that district matriculation
to Gunn High School. The Town's first choice in their redistricting request was to
maintain the status quo for students and permit them to attend their current high school
and if that was not possible, for all students in Town to attend Gunn High school.
Council discussion ensued. Council concurred that it was important for a letter to be sent
to the residents to respond to the PAUSD's recent mailing and to better inform the
citizens.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by Mordo and
passed unanimously to approve $7,500 expenditure for a town wide mailing whose
content would be determined by the Ad Hoc Committee on District Reorganization.
5.1.2 Underground Utilities: Develop a Financing Plan for Voter Approval
Mayor Warshawsky reported that the Ad Hoc Undergrounding Committee had met on
July 12, 2006. Godbe Research had reviewed the questionnaire and schedule of the
telephone survey and reviewed the option of a mailed ballot election for the proposed
utility tax measure.
5.1.3 Sanitary Sewers: Update and Implement the Master Plan
Public Works Director/City Engineer Henry Louie advised Council that staff would be
sending out a Request for Proposals (RFP) in August to elicit a consultant on the
expansion plan for the Town's sewer system.
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• 5.1.4 Wireless Communications: Continue to Improve Town Wide
Cell Coverage
Mayor Warshawsky requested an update on the status of the Cingular cell tower located
at Town Hall. Planning Director Pedro clarified that the tower was "on line" and the
contractor's expectation was for the pole to be completed next week. Pedro noted that the
existing"flag pole" antenna was scheduled to be removed.
Pedro reported on two new application submittals for cell towers: T-Mobile has applied
to collocate on the Verizon antenna at Westwind Barn; and, T-Mobile has applied to erect
a monopine tower on the O'Keefe property.
5.1.5 Complete General Plan Update
Discussed in Study Session prior to regular City Council meeting.
5.2 Status of Town Pathways Projects
Public Works Director/City Engineer Henry Louie reported that staff was working with
the Pathways Committee to update the list of recommended pathway projects. The
revised lists would be forwarded to Council at their August meeting.
Councilmember Kerr reported that he had made a presentation to the Foothill-DeAnza
Board regarding the El Monte Road/Moody Road pathway. Kerr noted that the Board of
Directors was scheduled to vote on their monetary participation in the pathway project at
their August meeting.
Jitze Couperus as a "side bar" noted that the SCVWD had a spare bridge that might be
appropriate for the Town's use.
5.3 Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Allowing a 1:1 Development Area
Bonus (500 sq. ft. max) for Installing Roof Mounted Solar Panels (Section 10-
1.502 (b)(6)) Ordinance 500 (SECOND READING)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Jones to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance 500 with the following voice vote: Ayes: Warshawsky, Jones and
O'Malley;Noes: Mordo; Abstain: Kerr
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Request for Los Altos Hills County Fire District to Maintain Emergency
Access Roads
Council had before them a draft letter from the Mayor on behalf of Council to the Los
Altos Hills County Fire District requesting their consideration of accepting responsibility
for maintenance of fire roads within the District boundaries. City Manager Cahill
reviewed the benefits that would be achieved with this new management role that
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• included: all fire roads would be uniformly and regularly maintained to Fire Department
specifications; public safety would be enhanced from a well-maintained fire road system
designed for rapid response to an emergency; and requests by the Fire Department for
maintenance would be handled immediately.
Duffy Price, Vice-President, Los Altos Hills County Fire District Board of
Commissioners, addressed Council and voiced her surprise on finding the letter on the
agenda. She suggested that it would have been appropriate to have advised the District of
the proposal. Price noted that some of the fire roads were used as Pathways and offered
that consideration might be given to sharing maintenance costs for roads with dual
purposes. Price noted that the District would be willing to review the request.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Jones, seconded by Mordo and
passed unanimously to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter included in the packet as
agenda item 6.1 and direct staff to forward the letter to the Los Altos Hills County Fire
District.
6.2 Designation of Voting Delegate—League of California Cities Annual
Conference—September 2006
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Kerr and
passed unanimously to designate City Manager Carl Cahill as the voting delegate for the
Town of Los Altos Hills at the League of California Cities Annual Conference,
September 2006.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Council Recessed at 7:40 p.m.
Council Reconvened to Open Session at 7:45 p.m.
7.1 Status Report on the Adobe Creek Reach 5 Project and Request to Assign
Approval Authority of the Conceptual Plan to the Public Works Director/City
Engineer—Jitze Couperus, Adobe Creek Collaborative
Jitze Couperus, Page Mill Road, addressed Council. He presented a brief presentation
that included an historical overview of the Adobe Creek Project; identification of the
Adobe Creek Collaborative; recognition of Public Works Director/City Engineer Henry
Louie as the Town's representative on the Collaborative and summary of Project
meetings and documents. Couperus explained that at various stages of the Project's
development it was important to confirm that the Collaborative members were in
concurrence with the "conceptual plan". He noted that the Project was at a milestone and
identified it as "Alternative 8" and requested that with Council's direction, Louie "sign
off' on the conceptual design. Couperus noted that the approval was non-binding but
important to facilitate the Project. Couperus identified the additional Project review
• stages that would afford the Town the opportunity to monitor their conceptual approval.
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• Council had before them report containing a collection of the Adobe Creek Meeting
handouts. Couperus reviewed the design elements and drawings included in the report.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Henry Louie reviewed a Project Plan with Council
that included all segments of the Project. He noted that Edith Park was being discussed as
a staging area for the Project.
Council discussion ensued. It was noted that the "new" proposal was more natural in
appearance/aesthetics than the previous design that included more hardscape. Couperus
advised that neighbors of the creek have been kept apprised of the Project.
Beau Goldie, Santa Clara Valley Water District, reported that $2.4 million had been
allocated by the District for the Adobe Creek Reach Five Project. His expectation was
that this would be adequate funding for the planning, design work and construction of a
portion of the Project. He estimated that an additional $1.87 million would be required
to complete the project.
Ginger Summit, Pathways Committee, questioned if there was any plan for pedestrian
crossing on the Edith Bridge. It was noted that bridge improvements were not included in
the Project.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O,'Malley, seconded by Mordo and
passed unanimously to authorize Public Works Director/City Engineer Henry Louie to
approve the conceptual design of the Adobe Creek Reach 5 Project.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Mordo reported that the Finance and Investment Committee would be
meeting with the Actuarial Consultant on July 24, 2006 and he expected the committee's
report and recommendations on employee retirement health benefits to be forwarded to
Council at the end of August.
8. STAFF REPORTS
8.1 City Manager
City Manger Cahill advised Council that Stanford had pending litigation related to their
C-1 Trail to Portola Valley and as a result had ceased construction of their S-1 trail that
would have terminated at Purissima and Arastradero Roads at the I-280 Overpass. Staff
has scheduled a meeting with Stanford to discuss the planning and construction of the C-2
section of the trail that would go through Town and connect the S-1 trail to the
Arastradero Preserve.
Cahill spoke to the debris that had resulted from the recent removal of eucalyptus trees on
Natoma Road by the property owner. The property owner had failed to properly dispose
of the debris and had been advised by staff that the debris created both a traffic and fire
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hazard and was a the public nuisance The Town has intervened and hired a tree service to
work with the property owner. He will be billed for the services.
8.2 City Attorney
No report.
8.3 City Clerk
8.3.1 Report on Council Correspondence
9. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
9.1 Proposed Amendment to Maximum Contribution for City Councilmember
Health Coverage—Councilmember Kerr
Councilmember Kerr explained that he had forwarded the item to the Council for their .
consideration. He offered that based on the time and energy that Councilmembers
dedicate to projects for the Town, it would be appropriate for the Town to extend the
same health care benefits policy to the Council that exists for Town staff. He noted that
this was common practice for many communities and the information and financial
impact was available for Council in their meeting packet. Kerr advised that it was
anticipated that only a portion of Council would participate because some receive benefits
through their employment or as a part of their spouse's policy.
Council discussion ensued. Assistant City Attorney John Bakker clarified that Council
was permitted to vote on the policy, even if they were currently enrolled in the Cal PERS
health insurance program through the Town. Councilmember Jones noted that he would
not be participating in the program; however, he believed it was a reasonable benefit for
Councilmembers. Mayor Warshawsky noted that his benefits were provided by his
employer; however, it was a benefit offered by similar communities and appropriate.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Jones, seconded by Kerr and passed
by the following voice vote to direct staff to prepare a resolution amending the current
maximum premium contribution to City Councilmember health coverage in an amount
not to exceed the maximum premium cap for regular employees: Ayes: Warshawsky,
Kerr, Jones,Noes:None; Abstain: O'Malley and Mordo.
9.2 Consideration of Status of Ad Hoc Pathway Committee and Provide
Direction Related Thereto
Councilmember O'Malley provided an overview of the volunteer efforts that had been
provided by the Ad Hoc Pathway Committee during the review process of the Master
Pathway map update. Members included; Dot Schreiner, Carol Gottlieb,Nancy Ginzton,
Les Earnest and Bob Stutz. O'Malley noted that they had reviewed and ascertained the
underlying legal easements for the pathways. O'Malley explained that based on the legal
perimeters that define an Ad Hoc Committee as one that is formed for a short duration
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(limited period of time) for a specific purpose no longer applied to the group, it was time
to disband the Ad Hoc Committee. He congratulated them for their efforts and
achievements.
Assistant City Attorney John Bakker explained that staff had reviewed the meeting
minutes that referenced the creation of the Ad Hoc Committee, noting that it was formed
to review and correct certain inadequacies in the Path Map. That task had been
completed and the Path Map (Off-Road) was updated and approved by the Council in
2005.
Ginger Summit, Pathways Committee Chair, reported that her committee had formally
completed their recommendations on the Path Map and the Committee would be
reviewing their comments with Public Works Director Louie and then forwarding them to
the Planning Commission for their review and ultimately to Council for their
consideration and approval. Summit suggested that it was appropriate to disband the Ad-
Hoc Committee and suggested that they be assigned to serve as associate members on the
Pathways Committee to share their wealth of historical knowledge and contributions.
Dot Schreiner, Saddle Mountain Drive, hoped that Council would consider Summit's
recommendations. She noted that many members on the Pathways Committee were new
residents and lacked the historical background and knowledge of the Ad Hoc committee
members.
MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Kerr,to dissolve the Ad Hoc Pathway
Committee and direct staff to return to Council with an amendment to the Standing
Committee resolution that would empower the Chair of each committee the discretion of
appointment of association members.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by O'Malley and
unanimously passed to dissolve the Ad-Hoc Pathway Committee and to direct staff to
advise Council on the charter and definition of associate membership on standing
committees.
10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Jack Caffey,Adonna Court, deferred his comments on Item 11.1 until the Public Hearing.
John Radford, La Paloma Road, reported that as a member of the PEC Ad Hoc
Subcommittee, he had joined Mayor Warshawsky and attended the County Board of
Education meeting. Radford advised that it appeared that the Town was faced with
formidable opposition to redistricting and suggested that Council thoroughly debate the
investment in time and money that should be expended to successfully move the petition
through the redistricting process.
Alien Bien, Conejo Court, explained that he was a concerned parent with a child in a Palo
Alto school and hoped that his child would be able to complete his education with the
district. He distributed a spreadsheet of recent home sales within Los Altos Hills and
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suggested that there was a potential impact to property values if residents were no longer
able to attend Palo Alto schools.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consideration of Proposed Amendment to the Site Development Ordinance
Requiring Removal of Eucalyptus Trees at the Time of Site Development
Approval (Section 10-2.802) (First Reading) and Review and Consideration of
an Initial Study and Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Item
continued from the July 13, 2006 Regular City Council meeting)
(FIRST READING)
Planning Director Debbie Pedro introduced this item. She reviewed her PowerPoint
Presentation "Eucalyptus Tree Ordinance — Section 10-2.802" with Council noting that
Council's initial interest in hazardous trees had been as a response to a major winter
storm in January, 2006 that had caused a number of downed trees throughout Town
including a eucalyptus tree on Natoma Road which had caused a fatality. Pedro exhibited
pictures of the winter storm felled trees and debris. Subsequent to the storm, Council had
directed staff to identify existing hazardous trees in the Town's major roadways and a
program was initiated to target these trees for immediate removal. In addition to the tree
removal program, Council directed staff to develop an ordinance to require the removal
of eucalyptus trees on private properties at the time of site development approval.
Pedro summarized the Planning Commission's review of the proposed ordinance. During
their initial review in April, 2006, the Commission directed staff to consult with an
arborist to determine whether all trees should be subject to removal. In a report prepared
by arborist Barry Coate, he noted that there were hundreds of eucalyptus species and that
some were relatively trouble free and suitable for ornamental plantings. However, six
species commonly found in California were identified as prone to limb breakage or severe
pest problems and he recommended that they not be planted around homes or roadways.
Pedro identified the six species with photos of each that included: Eucalyptus globulus
(Tasmanian Blue Gum); Eucalyptus sideroxylon rosea (Pink Ironbark); Eucalyptus
camaldulensis (River Red Gum); Eucalyptus rudis (Swamp Gum); Eucalyptus Melliodora
(Honey Gum); and, Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum).
The Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance again in June, 2006 and unanimously
voted to recommend approval of the ordinance with the added provision that allowed
exceptions to be made to eucalyptus trees that were 150' away from any structures or
roadways offering that if a tree fell it would not be within striking distance of any home
or street.
Pedro explained that if Council determined that the proposed ordinance was too
restrictive, they could consider a modification to the exception to include trees that were
150' from any property line.
Council thanked Pedro for her presentation and congratulated her on her recent promotion
to Planning Director.
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Council briefly discussed the exception. It was noted that eucalyptus trees pose a twofold
threat as both potential fire hazards and from falling limbs and downed trees.
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING
Jack Caffey, Adonna.Court, explained that he was opposed to the proposed ordinance.
He believed it would be a financial hardship to require residents to remove eucalyptus
trees. He has approximately 10 to 12 eucalyptus trees bordering his residence. Caffey
suggested that the ordinance was unnecessary because the Town's adopted landscaping
guidelines advised against planting eucalyptus trees and the arborist had included other
types of trees including the Pine tree in the "hazardous" category and yet the ordinance
only focused on eucalyptus. He believed the Town's program to remove hazardous trees
had been sufficient.
Maria Caffey, Adonna Court, offered her opinion that the ordinance was based on a freak
accident. She suggested that Council's response to the incident was appropriate and
congratulated them on their efforts to remove hazardous trees in Town that had been
identified by the arborist. Caffey opposed the ordinance that focused only eucalyptus
trees and suggested that requiring a property owner to remove trees at the time of a
remodel, if their property was on a back road, did little to promote public safety and was a
financial hardship.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember Mordo expressed his support for the proposed ordinance but noted that
he could understand the concerns expressed that a requirement to remove trees with a
simple addition would have a disproportionate cost. He noted that as a condition of
approval for a new residence, the cost could be factored into the overall costs of the
project. Mordo suggested it might be appropriate to increase the square footage threshold
from 900 square feet to a major remodel.
Councilmember Kerr requested clarification from the Assistant City Attorney on a
properly owner's liability if a tree from his property fell and damaged his neighbor's
property. Assistant City Attorney John Bakker explained that if the property owner were
negligent in maintaining the tree, that might be relevant to the issue, however, he did not
believe that there was a standard of strict liability and doubted that the homeowner would
be responsible for the damage done by the falling tree. Kerr voiced his concern that old
growth eucalyptus trees had been cut done on Page Mill Road and noted that he could
support removing hazardous trees from property lines but questioned any action that
would eradicate the species.
Councilmember O'Malley spoke to the fire on Liddicoat Circle and the neighbors
experience with the eucalyptus trees exploding during the event. He supported the
ordinance but noted that he could support an amendment to the square footage
requirement for remodels that increased the size to 1500 square feet.
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Mayor Pro Tem Jones cited the eucalyptus as a problematic, non-native species
throughout Town. He noted that Council was considering a policy decision that would
over time remove the trees from Town. Jones was supportive of the ordinance as written
but was open to an amendment to the exception to include trees that were 150' from the
homeowner's structure.
Mayor Warshawsky supported the ordinance. He noted that Town residents had been
afforded an opportunity to express their opinion of the proposed ordinance and most
citizens that he had spoken with privately were very supportive of the Council's direction.
Warshawsky reiterated the eucalyptus trees propensity as a dangerous tree and fire hazard.
He noted that the Environmental Design and Protection Committee had not expressed any
opposition to the proposal. He concurred that it was appropriate to require the removal of
the trees as a condition of approval for new residences but favored increasing the square
footage for remodels and suggested 1500 square feet.
City Manger Cahill suggested that Council consider incorporating language into the
ordinance for remodels by adding "alterations" into the ordinance. The term would be
inclusive of remodels.
Council discussion ensued regarding the proposed remodel square footage threshold.
Council concurrence was to increase the square footage to 1200 square feet.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Jones, seconded by Kerr and passed
unanimously to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and to waive reading and
introduce the ordinance with the following amendment: (g) Eucalyptus Trees. All existing
Blue Gum (E. globulus), Pink Ironbark (E. sideroxylon rosea), River Red Gum (E.
camaldulensis), Swamp Gum (E. rudis), Honey Gum (E. melliodora), and Manna Gum
(E. viminalis) eucalyptus trees shall be removed at the time of the construction of a
principal residence or at the time of the construction of any structure, combination of
structures, addition or alteration to structures which individually or cumulatively equal
or exceed twelve hundred (1,200) square feet of floor area. Exceptions shall be made
for eucalyptus trees greater than 150' from any roadways or structures.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City
Council at 9:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Jos
City Clerk
The July 13, 2006 City Council meeting minutes were approved as presented at the
August 24, 2006 Special City Council meeting.
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