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Kathy Yaffe stated that 2 years ago when she and her husband moved to Redwood Shores, there were 5 or 6 trees in front of all of the windows. They took out all the .... trees, re-landscaped, hired a professional landscaper, placed sod and a sprinkler system, spending over $3,500.00. She stated she does not want a tree in front of her windows blocking views and inhibiting safety. Her proposal is to allow each homeowner to decide whether a tree is to be planted or not. City Manager Everett stated that a letter sent to Council from the Homeowners Association contained two recommendations: a 6-month moratorium and an appeal process. He stated that staff agrees with the appeal process and the proposal would be that for those who want a tree, staff continues forward and those who do not want a tree notify the City. City Manager Everett stated that letters would be sent on May 21 notifying residents of the process whereby they can reject the proposed tree planting. He further stated that staff and the subcommittee for the tree ordinance would re- energize and return to Council with a recommendation. Nina Boire stated that if occurring on June 13, it is possible residents will not be able to respond in time. She stated her desire for a 6-month moratorium. Lisa Eckles recommended contacting some homeowners through the Homeowners Association to be involved in the appeal process. Patricia Dixon, Secretary of Redwood Shores Homeowners Association, stated that the Association voted to oppose the plan as presented at their meeting and request a -- 6 month moratorium. She asked if a telephone call to her could be made so that she can create signage for residents to be apprised of how to proceed on the issue of an appeal. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There is no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item is removed from the Consent Calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. M/S Hartnett/Howard to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Council Member Hartnett abstaining on Item 7. 7.1 Section - Motions SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3 -- MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 162