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,......r., /:,¿~ . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of January 22, 1997 ' Page 2 better defined so that it is clearly understood by everyone. He also felt there needs to be some procedural changes and discipline as a result of this matter. Commissioner Nordness felt that due to the location of the trees, there was some justification for their removal due to the potential safety hazard. He said he disagreed with the assessment that it was safe to leave these particular trees at Garrett Park due to his personal experience of having eucalyptus trees on his property. Commissioner Morton is concerned that the Park and Recreation Commission was taken out of the loop in this matter and he would like to see some corrective action so that this type of matter does not happen again. Commissioner Slusser said he was also at the City Council meeting where this issue was discussed. He felt the Garrett Park tree removal was a public relations nightmare and that there needs to be a better communication method and that the Commission should be the force behind the communication to the public. Commissioner Hughes felt a letter should be written to the Council expressing the Commissioners' concerns. Chairperson Truscelli also suggested sending a letter to the City Council asking for their help so this type of tree removal would not happen again. Right of Way Maintenance Superintendent Gordon Mann explained City Ordinance 35.2 regarding heritage trees and how the trees are identified and protected on public property. He said he has been charged with writing the revisions to the City's heritage tree ordinance and that several changes will be made as a result of this matter. Gerry Benesch asked that the trees remaining in Garrett Park be protected from removal and Park Manager Mike Gibbons stated that no further tree work is planned at Garrett Park. Manager Gibbons also stated the City will be replanting new trees at the same site with a neighborhood group on or about April 15. Ms. Benesch stated she will be planting a row of eucalyptus trees on her property which adjoins Garrett Park and will be dedicating them to Bob Distefano. Commissioner Davis agreed to write the letter to the City Council on behalf of the Commission. ITEM 2 -REDWOOD SHORES COMMUNITY CENTER AND SANDPIPER PARK UPDATE Commissioner Davis said he attended the City Council Facilities Committee meeting with Commissioners Slusser and Nordness and felt that it was now