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corners and the need to state that the jurisdiction can address those plantings to ensure the public's safety (Page 4, Section 706.07, Lines 53 -54, as well as page 6); need to define who shall enforce those issues, noting an additional reference later in the ordinance when a threat or hazard was determined (Page 3, Line 41- 42) and how that enforcement is coordinated at the staff level; need to verify the references in this ordinance to those references to other ordinances (Page 4) with staff's intent to do so when the final formatting is ready; the Street Tree Master Plan now in place with the Parks and Recreation Commission currently updating it to include a diversity of trees based on types of soil and other area considerations and including recommendations for certain plantings in certain areas to develop patterns and diversity and species section by section; and completion of a tree audit. Members asked that staff provide a copy of that Master plan for their reference, if not accessible to them on the City's website. Pie 5 Discussion included adding language for exceptions when directed by the City Forester (Lines 13 -27); consider possible title change (Section D, Line 13) other than "Abuse or Mutilization" or removal of #2 since it was already addressed under Section E, Street Tree Permits; distinction between pruning and professional trimming and the need to keep them in both sections; future revisions of the ordinance when more than one reference is included and the potential for error in revising both of those references; classification as "debris" for branches no longer attached to the tree or shrub; City responses in the case of a storm beyond that of citizens and how to determine responsibilities; additional references to safety concerns addressed (Page 12); and without putting the City in a liability situation by defining a response date certain; and putting an onus on homeowners to keep trees and shrubs on their private property trimmed to avoid interference on public pathways. Pie 6 Discussion included noting that the vision triangle was addressed (Line 7, in addition to Page 4, Section 706); vision triangles addressed in much detail in the City's new Zoning Code; how and where citizens can find information referenced (Lines 26 -29) and the need for the City's website to provide links to those references and how citizens can identify various problems; and including a two foot (2') horizontal buffers as well as vertical buffers (Line 46) from the edge of a sidewalk; and abatement procedures for private property owners not in compliance (Page 12). Pie 7 Discussion included making the ordinance more generic rather than proscriptive regarding stockpiling logs (Line 7); language to address shade tree pests, those now known or those identified as pests in the future; and reporting of shade tree pests (Lines 24 -26). Page 3 of 9