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CityCouncil | 2007-01-16 | 14 | direction that the Master Tree Plan be reviewed by the Climate Protection Campaign Task Force. Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan stated the Harbor Bay Trail and Marina Village waterfront homes have no trees; clustered trees are in park areas; he is concerned with the infill proposed for Shoreline Drive. Mayor Johnson stated trees are scattered throughout the Bay Trail area on Harbor Bay; questioned whether the Tree Master Plan review and update would occur before or after the proposed infill. The Public Works Director stated carbon sequester trees would be reviewed as part of tree placement. Mayor Johnson stated Council should review whether fines should be imposed if a homeowner removes a tree. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (07-034) ) Recommendation to approve funding request for Alameda Big - Box Study Support not to exceed $50,000 from General Fund Reserves. The Business Development Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Proponents (In favor of staff recommendation) : David Howard, Alameda: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda; Denise Brady, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he supports spending reserve funds for infrastructure improvements he has a hard time spending reserve money on a study inquired whether the study could be funded with money budgeted elsewhere; stated that he would not support taking the money from the General Fund Reserves. In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry, the Business Development Manager responded all outside consultant fees have been encumbered. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether money could be used from funds that are not encumbered yet, to which the Business Development Manager responded in the negative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 January 16, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-16.pdf |