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CityCouncil | 2012-03-20 | 13 | COUNCIL REFERRALS (12-134) Reconsider the City Council's February 21, 2012 Decision to Reduce the Expenditure of Approximately $12,000 in Measure B Funds Intended to Increase the Size of 12 Trees from 24-Inch to 36-Inch Box, as Part of the First Amendment to the Contract with Suarez & Munoz, Inc. for the Park Street Streetscape Project, No. P.W. 10-09-30. Councilmember Tam made a brief presentation. The Public Works Director stated the contractor and landscape architect have advised staff that the proposed 36-inch box trees from Oregon have been infected with an insect; they do not believe the trees are healthy and questioned whether the trees would pass State inspection; the contractor and landscape architect have concerns with the health and structure of California trees; they feel the 24-inch box trees are healthier, better structured, and would perform better on Park Street; that he has asked the contractor and landscape architect to continue to look for healthy 36-inch box trees; requested that Council give staff the green light to continue to look for healthy 36-inch box trees, but if none are found structured 24-inch box trees would be used. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the only two sources are California and Oregon. The Public Works Director responded that he has asked the contractor and landscape architect to look for other sources; stated the problem is the planting period is close to an end. Spoke in opposition of 36-inch box trees: Al Wright, Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda. Spoke in support of large trees: Lars Hanson, Park Street Business Association (PSBA); Barbara Mooney, Alameda, and Kate Pryor, Alameda. Discussed patrons disappointment of tree removal: Nick Petrolakis. (12-135) Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of continuing the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Johnson - 1.] * Councilmember Tam moved approval of restoring the $12,000 in Measure B funds to give Public Works flexibility to use 36-inch trees. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Johnson - 1.] Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 March 20, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-20.pdf |