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CityCouncil | 2010-02-16 | 13 | Vice Mayor deHaan stated the size of a tree matters; certain species are considered when lining the street of a new development; inquired whether things would be done differently [for new development]. The Public Works Director responded the intent is to use the proposed Master Street Tree Plan. Mayor Johnson stated Burbank Avenue needs to be added [to the monoculture list]; that she likes to see uniform trees on a street but understand it's not the best way. Mr. Lanfranco stated a lot of historic research has been done; uniform aesthetics is very post war; trees decline at the same time when planted at the same time. Mayor Johnson stated some people think that fruit trees should be planted. Mr. Lanfranco stated the tree matrix is adaptable. Proponents: Harvey Wilson, Friends of the Alameda Forest; Michael Semler, Friends of the Alameda Forest; Ani Dimusheva, Friends of the Alameda Forest; Corinne Lambden; and Christopher Buckley, Alameda. Following Ms. Dimusheva's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired whether Alameda Forest's goal is to raise money. Ms. Dimusheva responded Alameda Forest would like to raise money; stated Alameda Forest is not a non-profit. Mayor Johnson stated having Alameda Forest become a non-profit would be helpful; Home Depot provides Urban Forest grants. Ms. Dimusheva stated Alameda Forest is looking into becoming a non-profit; the goal is to acquire an army of volunteers to find funding sources. Councilmember Gilmore stated Alameda Forest might look into pairing with Friends of the Parks which is a non-profit that works to help the park system. Councilmember Matarrese stated the large Redwood tree on Sherman Street between Santa Clara and Lincoln Avenues should be addressed; the proposed plan is a big leap forward; a Ginkgo tree will pop up a sidewalk without the right soil. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation with amended exhibits. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, with the caveat that Redwood trees at the Golf Course be reviewed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 February 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-02-16.pdf |