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CityCouncil | 2010-09-21 | 11 | (10-449) Harbor Bay Parkway Bay Friendly Landscape Median Project April Philips, April Philips Design Works, gave a Power Point presentation. *** Councilmember Tam left the dais at 8:51 p.m., Vice Mayor deHaan left the dais at 8:52 p.m., and both returned at 8:53 p.m. *** Mayor Johnson inquired whether plants would be planted through cardboard. Ms. Philips responded small plants would be planted above the cardboard; stated larger plants would be planted through the cardboard. Mayor Johnson stated landscaping should be changed in other areas also. Ms. Philips stated Harbor Bay Parkway is committed to having future green and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether plants would have the same beneficial value [as grass] in absorbing carbon. Ms. Philips responded more carbon would be absorbed because grass would not be ripped up; stated a carbon sink would be created by having grass decompose into the soil; carbon is released when soil is disturbed. Councilmember Matarrese stated lawns photosynthesizes carbon dioxide to oxygen; plants would be just as green; inquired whether any gravel or chips would be used, which would take away the photosynthesis, to which Ms. Philips responded the area would have more bio mass and absorb more carbon. Councilmember Matarrese stated the area has a huge ground squirrel problem; inquired whether cardboard would alleviate the problem. Ms. Philips responded the cardboard should not make the problem worse; stated a few lavender plants were lost when Peet's Coffee was landscaped. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (10-450) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report; Adopting Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopting Mitigation Monitoring Program; Adoption of Resolution Amending the General Plan; Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance; Adoption of Resolution Upholding the Planning Board Resolution to Deny PLN 08-0160, and Approval of a Settlement Agreement Pertaining to the Redevelopment of Property Located at 2229 Clement Avenue. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 September 21, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-21.pdf |