pages: CityCouncil/2007-01-16.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2007-01-16 | 11 | Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Proponents ( In favor of appeal) : Robert Matz, The Directly Affected Homeowners, Don Patterson, Alameda. Betty Snider, Alameda and Charles Moneder, Alameda (time yielded to Mr. Matz) . Opponent (Not in favor of appeal) : Karen Stern, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how many units are affected by the eight trees, to which Mr. Matz responded twenty. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the units are two-story. Mr. Matz responded in the affirmative; stated the entrance is on the second story the bedrooms are downstairs. Councilmember deHaan stated Shoreline Drive has a variety of trees; some Grand Street trees have been replaced by the homeowners; inquired whether the replanted trees are proper. The Public Works Director responded in the negative; stated he has been working with the City Attorney's office on drafting a letter to the homeowners. Councilmember deHaan inquired what type of trees would be planted. The Public Works Director responded the Tree Master Plan allows for three different types; stated the New Zealand Christmas Tree is the preferred tree. Councilmember deHaan stated the trees vary in height and fullness; inquired whether the Tree Trimming Program is in force. The Public Works Director responded the Tree Trimming Program allows for tree pruning every five years when funding is available; stated recently Council restored the funding; catch-up needs to be done; residents are required to get tree trimming permits; not all residents obtained permits; enforcement is difficult. Councilmember deHaan stated some of the Shoreline Drive trees have been pruned severely. The Public Works Director stated the New Zealand Christmas Tree is very hardy and comes back rapidly. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 January 16, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-16.pdf |