pages: CityCouncil/2010-02-16.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2010-02-16 | 12 | The City Engineer responded ground distance is included; stated pruning methods are being reviewed for power lines. Councilmember Tam inquired whether there is a way to delineate responsibility between a private property owner and the City. The Public Works Director responded staff wants to put more information on the website; stated staff has discussed linking information regarding property owner responsibilities with the Municipal Code. Councilmember Tam inquired whether people know that a permit is needed to prune a City tree, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated that she has received several compliments regarding tree pruning on Gibbons Drive. The Public Works Director stated better feedback has been received than five years ago; community meetings have paid off. Vice Mayor deHaan stated some undesirable trees have been planted in the City. The Public Works Director stated approximately three years ago the Scarlet Oak was planted on Gibbons Drive. Vice Mayor deHaan stated some Maple and Ginkgo trees have been planted recently. Mayor Johnson stated Maple and Ginkgo trees are not necessarily bad but diversity is needed. The Public Works Director stated three foot wide planter strips are a concern; staff has learned what type of trees raise sidewalks; the popular theory is that changing the species of the tree would take care of sidewalk replacement but is not enough; the soil characteristic is important; micro characteristics were not available prior to the report. Vice Mayor deHaan stated past philosophy was to have the same type of trees on a street; inquired whether trees are being replaced with the same trees. The City Engineer responded Central Avenue and Eighth Street are continuing to use monoculture. Vice Mayor deHaan stated some streets are helter skelter; having the same trees looks more pleasant. The City Engineer stated neighborhood and street pallets are identified in order to prevent a random mix; patterns are also reviewed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 February 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-02-16.pdf |