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Elizabeth Travers spoke of the decision of the Civic Cultural Commission decision in May to increase the number of concerts at Stafford Park to eight, every Wednesday during the s~rmmer instead of every other Wednesday. She stated, that last year it was suggested that either Red MortOn Park or Sequoia High School campus be used as the venue. She referred to various issues arising from last year's concerts and submitted copies of correspondence and documents for Council Members. She requested that the matter be'placed on the Council agenda the next week in order to take action against the Civic Cultural Commission's decision and stated various possibilities for consideration. Mary Morrissey Parden, as an individual and not on behalf of any organizations, spoke about a proliferation of signs in Redwood Shores, particularly on the weekend. She presented samples of signs such as those of Fully Alive Community Church and the Pescadero Apartments that are placed on the parkways. She requested that the sign ordinance be enforced more strictly on the weekends. Nita Spangler requested that the Council study and consider a much needed revision of the tree preservation ordinance and the process that City employees follow to carry it out. Ms. Spangler submitted a copy of a letter previously sent to Mayor Claire. She stated her second request is a grant of permission to remove a tree which is one of many on her one-acre home site. She cited reasons for removing the tree that included location, crowding of other trees' roots, and extensive damage to her entry and driveway. In summary, she appealed the decision, requested a reconsideration and permission to cut the tree. Pam Hitchcock spoke on behalf of 70 riders of the SamTrans Express Service (PX/RX), which provides commuter service from Palo Alto to San Francisco, Monday through Friday. She stated this is the possible option for Redwood City commuters such as herself who do not live within walking distance of the Caltrain station. After making stops along El Camino, Brewster, Whipple and Veterans, the RX gets on the freeway and ddves directly to San Francisco via 101. She stated that she works at the Civic Center and that the system provides almost door to door service. Due to budget problems, SamTrans is proposing to eliminate the RX service, by combining it with two other express routes. This would increase the commute time to 3-4 hours per day. She further stated that if SamTrans proceeds with this proposal there will be no express service from Redwood City to San Francisco at all. She stated that the public hearing on this matter is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 at 3:00 p.m. in San Cados. Joe Staudt stated he has a business on Broadway and loves the American flag, but that the flag has ruined the lighting of the sign. He further stated that the flag should be placed on a flagpole and the Redwood City sign should be lit up again. He further stated that some merchants on the 2600 block want to eliminate the freeway and see new parking put in. CITY COUNCIL & GENERAL IMPROVEMENT June 3, 2002 DISTRICT BOARD - MINUTES PAGE 2