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stating that street trees should be of the low maintenance varieties. She submitted written comments dated December 4, 2006 for the record. Keith Bautista, Redwood City resident, asked what the homeowner's responsibility is with respect to the sidewalk hazards created by the trees planted within the City's right -of -way. If the homeowner is responsible then we are all in jeopardy with the raised sidewalks caused by the tree roots. He stated that he utilized the accelerated program where the homeowner requests repair of the sidewalk and pays 50% and 5 years later the sidewalk has raised again despite the root barrier placement. Nita Spangler, a member of the Task Force, stated that she agrees with Chris, she agrees with the man who wants to repair the sidewalks and go easy on the owners. She stated it was interesting experience and she learned a lot. She stated that there were grasslands from the hills to the bay as the City began planting trees in the early 1860's and she gave some of the history at that time in the area, pointing out that we have lost many of the trees. Although trees enhance the landscape they are very expensive and she has been through the appeal process. She stated that we will have increasingly small lots and need to manage nice landscaping as in some neighboring communities. Council Members questions and comments ensued about the practical application of the recommendations; prior to adopting items with budget implications there must be information regarding staffing needs and other costs that might be discussed at the priority session. Council Member Bain submitted his written concerns in advance due to his absence. They included his inclination to support a tree advisory committee and whether other communities have them, do they have thoughts regarding rubberized sidewalks, and the need for a more user friendly website that answers common questions and provides clarifications. Council discussion ensued regarding Foust: Receive the report, ask staff to come back with items without budget implications, and a second series with budget implications, contentious homeowner, liability and right of way issues. Community education early in the process, appeals board would be helpful with an easy process, how do we handle industrial /commercial zones in the unincorporated area M/S Howard /Foust to adopt the vision statement proposed as a foundation for how the City will address the urban forest. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote with Council Member Bain absent. M/S Ira /Foust to develop a recommended species list. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote with Council Member Bain absent. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECEMBER 4, 2006 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page 298