pages: CityCouncil/2012-02-21.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2012-02-21 | 5 | Councilmember Johnson inquired what is the difference in cost between the 24-inch box and 36-inch box trees, to which the City Engineer responded $12,000. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry, the City Engineer stated the $12,000 would come from Measure B; parking kiosks would be funded by the Parking Meter Fund. Councilmember Johnson stated something else could be done with $12,000; questioned whether larger trees would make a significant difference. The City Engineer stated businesses and residents feel that the streetscape lost its character because of the tree removal. Councilmember Johnson stated Measure B funds can be used for other things; trees grow rapidly. Acting Mayor Bonta inquired how growth rate differs; to which the City Engineer responded growth rate depends upon species. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry regarding funding constraints, the City Manager stated the money [for the Suarez & Munzo Contract amendment] would come from funds set aside specifically for infrastructure projects; $34,000 would come from Measure B, $41,000 from the Parking Meter Fund, and $25,000 from the Parking In- Lieu Fund; Council would be unable to reprogram the money into different functions. The Assistant City Manager stated other transportation related projects could be done with the $12,000. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the $12,000 could be used for paratransit programs, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the negative. The City Engineer stated the $12,000 could be used for resurfacing, bus shelters, and sidewalks. Councilmember Tam inquired what would be displaced if Measure B funds were used for the trees. The Public Works Director responded the money being allocated is currently in the reserves; stated if programmed, the money would most likely be used for sidewalk repair; approximately 30 sidewalks could be repaired. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry the City Engineer stated businesses and patrons expressed concern that there were too few parking kiosks for longer blocks; the manufacturer suggested increasing the number of kiosks in certain areas. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 February 21, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-02-21.pdf |