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staff or in the community to please help the appellants with their situation by contacting staff. M/S Hartnett/Aguirre reviewed and approved the motion to uphold Staff's denial of the permit application for the removal of two-City-owned Sycamore street trees located in the planting strip adjacent to 111 Nevada Street. The motion passed by a majority voice vote by those present with Vice Mayor Foust voting no and Council Members Bain and Howard absent 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Discuss Pilot Street Sweeping Project Concept PWS Superintendent Harang presented the report and asked for Council direction on the proposed three-month pilot program. Council Members discussed the need for more community involvement such as a neighborhood member assisting in reminding residents of the street sweeper schedule. Other comments included support for the pilot program as a creative solution, that some neighborhoods do not have an option to park on the opposite side of the street (might need to be neighborhood specific), citations may not be the best option, that the Utilities Committee could review the program, and that an efficient monthly sweep might be better than a more frequent sweeping schedule. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 35-2006 staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department. ) B. Update on General Plan elements - Draft Infrastructure and Water Supply Elements Vice Mayor Foust stated that this is an opportunity for Council to review and discuss concepts in the attached General Plan elements and refer the Elements back to the Planning Commission for continued refinement. This action is only to provide an update and "check-in," and allow the Council to affirm the direction and approach to these Elements. Community Development Services Manager Passanisi gave a presentation. He noted that they will present the Economic Development elements in October, and sometime early next year, the Downtown Precise Plan.