pages: CityCouncil/2007-02-06.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2007-02-06 | 9 | Commission's decision to install new bus stops on Otis Drive at Pond Isle, and authorization to install new bus stops at Otis Drive and Sandcreek Way, and Otis Drive and Willow Street. Continued to March 6, 2007. (07-059 - ) Recommendation to accept comprehensive Sidewalk Repair Program and adopt Plans and Specifications and authorize Call for Bids for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 repair of Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway and minor street patching, No. P. W. 08-06-18. The Associate Civil Engineer provided a Power Point Presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired who filled in the areas around the Shoreline Drive trees with concrete, to which the Associate Civil Engineer responded that he was not sure. Mayor Johnson suggested looking into an ordinance that would prevent homeowners from filling in the area around trees. The Associate Civil Engineer stated staff would look into the matter. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether staff is proactively encouraging homeowners to use drought tolerant plants; further inquired whether drought tolerate trees are being considered for the Master Tree Plan. The Associate Civil Engineer responded information could be provided to homeowners through the City's website or leaflets. Vice Mayor Tam stated an ordinance would be better. Councilmember deHaan stated the Bayport planting strips are very small; trees are very aggressive; sidewalks are being replaced every five to ten years; inquired whether repair would be less often if the staff recommendations are followed. The Associate Civil Engineer responded repair should be less often; stated branch trimming has not been done in the last few years but would be incorporated into the Master Tree Plan. Councilmember deHaan stated many deteriorated sidewalks are not the result of tree issues; inquired whether the matter has been reviewed. The Associate Civil Engineer responded concrete will deteriorate in eighty years; stated the homeowner is responsible for repairing the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 6, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-02-06.pdf |