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CityCouncil | 2012-02-21 | 6 | In response to Acting Mayor Bonta's inquiry, the Public Works Director a mature tree could mean a fully grown tree; planting a fully grown tree would not be possible; the largest possible tree would be a 36-inch box tree; within a year, a 24-inch box tree would look the same as a 36-inch box tree; a 24-inch box tree would do better because it would have more time to adjust to its surroundings. Councilmember Johnson stated the City has a lot of deferred maintenance; spending $41,000 for additional parking kiosks makes sense; that she would prefer having 24- inch box trees and letting the trees grow. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the $41,000 [for additional parking kiosks] could be used for the $25,000 change order, to which the Public Works Director responded not the full $25,000. Urged installing additional kiosks and smaller trees: Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association. Urged using Measure B funding for sidewalk repairs, installing smaller trees, and increasing the number of bike racks: Jon Spangler, Alameda, Acting Mayor Bonta stated Park Street is a very special part of the community; that he is in favor of investing in Park Street; the proposed investments help the businesses; people have requested mature trees. Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the staff recommendation with an amendment not to spend $12,000 for larger trees. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers deHaan, Johnson and Tam - 3. Noes: Acting Mayor Bonta - 1. [Absent: Mayor Gilmore - 1.] (12-079) Recommendation to Accept a Report on the Status of the City's Athletic Fields. The Recreation and Parks Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Johnson requested an update on the swimming pools. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the City has a shortage of swimming pools; high school pools are used for all swimming activity; some facilities are over fifty years old. Councilmember Tam requested clarification on the City's access to the all weather field at the College of Alameda and how said field could be turned into a resource for the City. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the City does not have access to said field; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 February 21, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-02-21.pdf |