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TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM An extensive report dated STATUS REPORT March 17, 1978, prepared by Director of Recreation and Parks Robert E. Gresham and submitted at the request of Council, stated that a review of the inventory of street trees revealed that over 10,824 trees were fracturing and lifting sidewalks, streets and curbs; that of these, 1,104 were identified as requiring immediate removal over a two-year period of which 355 have already been removed; that the reasons for removal are that they: 1) are dead or dam- aged beyond repair; 2) cause recurring residential sewer blockages; 5) are weakened by loss of lateral support; or 4) are mature and declining in health (brittle wood). The report identifies four primary species, ash, eucalyptus, pine and cedar as the types of trees scheduled for removal; the locations programmed for removals were also listed. In response to questions concerning replacement, Director Gresham estimated that replacements are made within 90 days, and that the resident is notified by letter prior to the removal and advised what variety of tree will be planted as a replacement. CA 52 STAFF REPORT In response to a request ARTESIA NEIGHBORS LIGHTING REQUEST for additional street FILED lighting on English, Townsend, Sunset and Daisy Streets from the Artesia Neighbors in connection with their com- plaints about patrons of the E1 Monterey Bar, a report prepared by Director of Public Works John E. Stevens dated March 17, 1978 was received and filed, and Council concurred with its conclu- sions, on the unanimously carried 7:0 motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. Mr. Stevens' report stated that Staff had already requested that the Edison Company install new lights on the existing wooden utility poles along English Street and Daisy Avenue; that the lighting on Fifth Street is deemed to be adequate; that six light standards on Townsend Street and one on Sunset Street are needed at a total cost of $1,517.25; and that the cost of new light standards is normally borne by the benefitted property owners and the City assumes the cost for energy and maintenance. CA 29.3; CA 127 AGENDA ORDER REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW WOOLLY MONKEY IN CITY at 4:00 P.M.; by unanimous informal granted. The Council was advised that Jackie Maynard, who made the request had asked that the matter be heard consent the request was APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #116 NIGHTTIME ACCIDENT STUDY DISAPPROVED activity accounts for a $52,850 State Grant, seconded by Councilman Brandt, Councilman Ward's motion to approve Appropriation Adjustment No. 116 to establish revenue and Office of Traffic Safety failed to receive the five affirmative votes necessary to carry; a 4:3 vote was received, with Councilmen Yamamoto and Ortiz and Mayor Evans dissenting. Following the 3:32 P.M. recess, Council informally agreed to the suggestion of Assistant City Manager Daniel E. Stone that the matter be again placed on the April 3, 1978 Agenda for further consideration, because of the 30% increase in nighttime traffic accidents in the City. CA 65.3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 115 MARCH 20, 1978