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fault. She stated that she does not dispute that the tree is healthy but that the tree should have been regularly pruned. Lori Schulman stated that she has a similar concern in that the trees on her street create problems with continual dropping of branches and limbs no matter what the weather conditions. She stated that the City is not pruning on a regular basis and that she believes that to be negligent of the City to not provide that service. She stated that this is the second time a tree has fallen into her house and this incident actually damaged a portion of gutter. She cited other incidents of damage to her and adjacent properties. Margaret Marshall, representing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, invited the community to attend the celebration on Saturday, January 18. The event takes place at the Veterans Center from 1 -5 p.m., with the main program from 3 -4 p.m. The event has taken on a festival atmosphere lasting all afternoon with activities for children and focuses on the past, present and future. Diane Copeland, from the Peninsula Symphony Association Board of Directors, encouraged everyone to attend an upcoming performance on January 19, 4:00 p.m. at the Fox Theatre. Music inspired by Spain will be played with a special performance by Carolina Luga's Flamenco Dance Company. Tickets can be ordered online or at 650 - 941 -5291. Max Keech stated that the grand opening of the Redwood Shores Child Care Center at 1050 Twin Dolphin Drive will occur on January 9. He stated that the building is up and furniture being moved in to be opened at a completely full status with 156 children on January 13. He further stated that a tenant has been secured for the second floor, Associated Learning and Language Specialists, which assists younger children with language difficulties. Robert Escobedo stated he is present in regards to his brother's death that occurred on November 17, 2002. He stated that the last time he spoke he asked that Council do something about the situation but that the response to him was that nobody would do anything about it. He stated that he has not heard anything back and that he believes the eight officers involved should be off the street. He further stated that although the Council stated that they are unable to get involved in such matters, they in fact can by interviewing each officer. He stated that he sent a letter to the City Attorney and Police Chief encouraging them to ask the Coroner for an inquest. City Manager Everett stated that he had just learned of movement regarding the issue and would contact Robert Escobedo to discuss the pertinent information. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR — REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 346