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CityCouncil | 2015-09-15 | 18 | Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the emergency park tree maintenance. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is concerned about how water conservation affects diseased and dying trees; finding other ways to reduce water usage is important; inquired what happens to the part time tree-watering position after the allocated funds are expended. The Interim Assistant City Manager responded existing part time employees could be given additional hours; another option is hiring seasonal employees. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Interim Assistant City Manager stated the purpose of the funds is two-fold: 1) do hand pruning which is required to save the trees at Franklin Park, and 2) to purchase the water truck; the funds for the part time staff is minimal. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Interim City Manager stated the emergency tree maintenance is not in the Recreation and Park Department budget. The Interim Assistant City Manager stated $65,000 is a very significant amount for the Recreation and Park budget; $90,000 for materials is the amount the department has to work with for the entire year. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1. Estuary Park: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the Estuary Park line item. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer inquired whether the line item includes football fields, to which the Interim Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated one multi-striped field for football, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse would be included. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Tidal Canal: Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of the Tidal Canal funding. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 4. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 September 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-15.pdf |