Appeal of Parks and Recreation Commission s Decision of October 10 2006 to Deny a Permit to Remove Public Right of Way Trees Adjacent to 10890 Arizona Avenue. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report No X Action Item: X Item Number: A 1 Meeting Date: 11/27/06 AGENDA ITEM: Appeal of Parks and Recreation Commission s Decision of October 10 2006 to Deny a Permit to Remove Public Right of Way Trees Adjacent to 10890 Arizona Avenue. Contact Person/Dept.: John Rivera/PW; Bill La Pointe PRCS Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Studio Estates Residents via postcard (11/16/06); Leo and Estelita Bodner via telephone (11/16/06); Bruce Forman Studio Estates Neighborhood Watch Commander via telephone (11/16/06); Master Notification List (11/22/06). Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson Public Works Dir. (by J. Rivera) 11/17/06 City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (11/21/2006) Phone Number: (310) 253 5616; (310) 253 6682 General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: X City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (11/21/2006) RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should review the record of the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission (the Commission ) held on October 10 2006 and the Commission s decision to deny Leo and Estelita Bodner s ( Appellants ) application for a permit to remove public right of way trees adjacent to their property located at 10890 Arizona Avenue and determine whether there is a sufficient basis to grant the appeal and modify or overturn the Commission s exercise of discretion. PROCEDURE: 1. Mayor calls for motion to receive and file all reports and notices. 2. Mayor calls for a brief staff report. 3. Mayor invites the Appellant to address the City Council. 4. Mayor invites the Respondent (City Staff) to address the City Council. 5. Mayor invites public comment. 6. City Council discusses the matter and arrives at its decision. BACKGROUND: On October 10 2006 the Commission considered Appellants application requesting a per...
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