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this matter immediately. Mrs. Jager also spoke regarding preservation of the trees on Hopyard in connection with the application of the First National Bank, strongl.V disapproving their removal. AppliCation of First National Bank of Pleasanton for the removal of certain trees at the northeast corner of Valley and Hopy"ard in order tO permit the construction of a Drive-thru Branch Office ........ Mayor Reid .declared the public hearing open. Mr. Edgar presented the staff report, and stated the problem of tree removal should be analyzed in relationship to other pending projects. Mr. Castro reviewed the application and displayed a map showing the precise location of the trees to be removed. Mr. Campbell reviewed two other pending projects in the area; (1) the City's proposal having to do with the proposed bridge over the Pleasanton Canal at Hopyard Road, and (2) the portion of the final map related to the Mackay subdivision along Hopyard Road. Mr. Patton, Director of Parks and Recreation, summarized his extensive report on Trees, which is currently being reviewed by the various Boards and Commissions. The report details the condition of trees throughout the City. In this regard, Mr. Patton spoke specific- ally about the trees at Hopyard Road and Valley Avenue, stating one tree was completely dead and the rest were in poor condition and a hazard to anyone in the area. Mr. Patton presented a portion of one tree as evidence of its deteriorated condition, and recommended removal of the 8 trees at the corner and 4 trees on the bank. Mr. Edgar commented on the comprehensive tree report, stating the staff would like the City Council to instruct the Community Concerns Committee to review the report in order to properly inform. the residents of the City regarding the tree program and recommenda- tions. He further stated the Council should take whatever action deemed necessary regarding the First National Bank application, and give guidance to the staff on how to proceed with this project. Mr. Jack Bras, architect representing the First National Bank, reviewed how this parcel was created, and displayed a drawing of the proposed branch bank and landscaping, stating it complied with all the requirements of the City ordinances. Mr. Warren Harding, President of the First National Bank, spoke regarding the replacement of the trees, and urged favorable consid- eration of this application. Mr. Campbell outlined the tree program over recent years, and stated the rapid deterioration of trees in the last two years has made it necessary to change the tree program because it is impossible to keep up with the increasing rate of dead and dying trees. Mrs. Jager commented that it does not seem right to her to take down old .trees and replace them with new trees. -5- 12/11/72