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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 17, 2014 Page 32 Mr. Bilotta concurred, noting that he and Mr. Brokke had met about the position earlier today. In terms of terminology on a revised ordinance, Mayor Roe questioned the need to revise diameter from circumference; and while not meant as a criticism of his colleague, as an engineer,he hesitated to consider that change. In the commercial situation at the former Countryside Restaurant site, Mayor Roe noted the need to rectify that situation that allowed significant trees to be removed to accommodate a parking lot; and sought suggestions from staff to deal with similar situations in the future, or apply a penalty for not retaining heritage and/or significant trees as part of any future ordinance. As noted in Councilmember Etten's comments, and specific to tree protection, Councilmember McGehee noted the need to protect trees at their drip lines during construction as well as in the planting phase. Councilmember McGehee also ex- pressed her interest in the PWETC providing their suggestions from their unique perspective, for planting and maintenance, but at least some amount of involve- ment. Councilmember McGehee asked that also requested an arrangement with the Tree Board to be more involved in plan review, as well as the Planning Com- mission or others regarding streets, parking lots, and the health and maintenance of trees in all situations. At approximately 10:01 p.m., Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded, moving to extend the meeting curfew to the conclusion of this item. City Manager Trudgeon questioned if her intent was for an external board review or review by staff. Councilmember McGehee suggested involving staff and commission members having particular expertise with the issue, but involving all city departments as applicable. Mayor Roe suggested that Councilmember McGehee was seeking policy advice versus plan review. Councilmember McGehee responded that she wasn't necessarily considering their review of plans but to also consider boulevard trees and consider the amount of root space needed to keep them healthy long-term as well as protecting trees dur- ing construction. Regarding tree replacement, Councilmember Willmus suggested a provision ad- dressing a having a variety of trees to avoid situations with one species develop- ing a disease that results in a bare streetscape or bare lots. Councilmember Willmus suggested spelling out a maximum number for each variety for a devel- opment to provide a mix of tree species. Regarding Mayor Roe's comments,