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CityCouncil | 2012-02-07 | 7 | program would remain the same if successful. The Fire Chief responded the next logical step would be to purchase a dedicated ambulance if the program becomes successful. Mayor Gilmore stated the Fire Department would not be entering a field where one player has a near monopoly. Councilmember deHaan stated that he does not think paying $17 per hour is a good labor model; the burden would increase if positions became full time. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bonta, Johnson, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Abstention: Councilmember deHaan - 1. (12-044) Recommendation to Remove One Ten-Inch Diameter Liquidambar and Replace with One 15-Gallon Japanese Maple, Appropriate $1,289,100 in Sewer Fund Fees and Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,482,600, Including Contingency, to Fort Bragg Electric, Inc. for the Dublin Sewer Pump Station Backup Generator Installation Project, No. P.W. 04-10-10. The City Engineer gave a brief presentation. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether everyone understands the difference in the tree size, to which the City Engineer responded that she thinks so. Councilmember Johnson stated a Japanese Maple is a great improvement over a Liquidambar. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the life expectancy of a Liquidambar, to which the City Engineer responded over 100 years. Councilmember Johnson stated that Harbor Bay Liquidambar trees do not look like the ones on Gibbons Drive. Speaker: Anne Vistola, Alameda, stated that she paid to have the trees planted ten years ago; the trees improved the community space and masked the pump; that she has no objection to Japanese Maples; size difference is a concern. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Mr. Vistola would prefer to have two Japanese Maples. Ms. Vistola responded that she is fine with leaving the other Liquidambar because of its maturity. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 February 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-02-07.pdf |