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<br /> questions including expensive staff time and whether or not it is . <br /> a legitimate function in which the City wishes to engage. Ms. Smith <br /> said it seems the Committee could pursue other alternatives. Mr. <br /> Saul said that recommendation had been made to the Planning Commission <br /> that significant improvements could enhance the existing tree ordi- <br /> nance. He noted for Council the existing tree regulations were a <br /> result of a lengthy process, and philosophical and practical problems <br /> would be raised in strengthening or extending the tree ordinance. He <br /> said it would be misleading to think it would be an easy task, that it <br /> would not be impossible but it would be difficult. <br /> C.B. 1544--Concerning tree removal; amending Sections 6.320 and 6.330 <br /> of City Code 1971; and declaring an emergency was read by <br /> council bill number and title only, there being no Council <br /> members present requesting that it be read in full. <br /> Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be read <br /> the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous <br /> consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at <br /> this time. <br /> Mr. Obie moved to amend the motion to request revitalization <br /> of a Mayor's committee to strengthen the tree cutting ordinance. <br /> In pursuant discussion, it was determined this could be a separate <br /> motion, so Mr. Obie withdrew his amendment. <br /> Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. The e <br /> bill was read the second time by council bill number only. <br /> Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be <br /> approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All <br /> Council members present voting aye, the vote was declared <br /> passed and numbered 18053. <br /> Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, that the Mayor <br /> constitute a committee to study past impact of tree <br /> cutting ordinance and study the proposed changes regarding <br /> the issues discussed in the past six months. <br /> Mr. Delay noted that Council was going to have to be prepared to look <br /> at some very difficult decisions. Mr. Hamel requested that some of <br /> the people on the Committee be forestry people. Mr. Bradley expressed <br /> concern regarding the composition of the Committee, requesting the <br /> Mayor select qualified members. Mr. Obie said in regard to the <br /> Committee that he saw two sides to the situation: The danger of fir <br /> trees in subdivisions and the erosion aspect of removing the fir <br /> trees, and felt these aspects should be studied. <br /> - <br /> 9/26/77--12 <br /> 135 <br />