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7. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (701) A. Street Tree Preservation and Sidewalk Repair Policy Goals Task Force Recommendations Vice Mayor Ruskin reported on the task force deliberations and considerations since January 1998 regarding street tree policy development and Public Works Services Director Ingram summarized the Street Tree and Sidewalk repair goals and recommendations referred to Council from the task force. Mayor Howard joined the meeting at this time, 7:23 p.m., and apologized for her late arrival due to inclement weather flight delays. Paul Counsel, 244 A Carson Street, noted he was a concerned citizen regarding tree loss and attended the task force meetings. He thanked City staff and Council's efforts to preserve our urban forest which is a great community asset, and makes this a more livable community and which will benefit all. MIS Leipzig/Ruskin to approve the report recommendations as follows; I) Lift the City Council moratorium on street tree removals enacted December I, 1997 and resume sidewalk repair and replacement work as soon as possible; 2) Accept the five policy goals (presented and discussed at the October 21 public workshop) developed by the City Council Street Tree Policy Task Force which are designed to better preserve street trees while repairing sidewalks; 3) Directed staff to proceed with implementation of the five policy goals on a trial/experimental basis from January 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, utilizing existing budgeted funds (fiscal years 1998/1999 and 1999/2000); 4) directed staff to prepare a report on the outcomes of the trial program, with cost analysis, performance effectiveness assessment, summary of citizen input and budget recommendations for Council consideration in the spring of 2000 for the next two-year budget cycle. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote with Mayor Howard present. MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-272 Recessed to regular meeting at 7:34 p.m. Reconvened at 7:50 p.m. with Mayor Howard presiding with Council Members Claire, Hartnett, Ira, Jordan, Leipzig, and Ruskin present. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Proposed Use of Citizens Option of Public Safety Funds of $169,612 by the Redwood City Police Department Police Sergeant Matuszak summarized this grant of which Redwood City has received the past three years and outlined the uses proposed for the funding. It was noted the notice of this public hearing affidavit of publication is on file with the City Clerk. (706) Public Hearing Opened - 7:57 p.m. No public came forward to speak. Public Hearing Closed - 7:58 p.m. MIS Leipzig/Ruskin to close the Public Hearing. The motion passed by majority voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-273 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 NOVEMBER23,1998 MINUTES Page No. 210 PAGE 3