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CityCouncil | 2011-12-20 | 5 | money has to come from somewhere. Mayor Gilmore stated the operation of the Golf Course is still in limbo. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution with direction to investigate issues raised with respect to the PILOT and consistency across the board for all Enterprise Funds and bring everything back in March. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. On the call for the question, adoption of the resolution carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. On the call for the question, the direction to staff carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bonta, Johnson, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 1. Noes: Councilmember deHaan - 1. (*11-607) Ordinance No.3039, "Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter for the Operation of the Alameda Animal Shelter." Finally passed. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (11-608) Recommendation to Approve Modifications to the Tree Removal Policy Contained in the Master Street Tree Plan. The Public Works Director gave a brief presentation. In favor with amendments: Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA); and Christopher Buckley, Alameda. Discussed bike parking: Jon Spangler, Alameda; and Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Planning Board President. Provided historical background on street trees: Carol Gottstein, Alameda. Councilmember deHaan inquired how parks would be addressed, to which the Public Works Director responded the draft policy would be presented at the next Recreation and Parks Commission meeting. Councilmember deHaan stated many park trees are very old, specific species and are often replaced with common trees; inquired whether private properties have removal limitations, to which the Public Works Director responded specific trees are protected, such as Coastal Live Oaks with a ten inch or greater diameter. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Public Works Director stated 20- Special Meeting Alameda City Council 5 December 20, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-12-20.pdf |