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RecreationandParkCommission | 2019-12-12 | 12 | palm trees that are 20 - 25 feet (approximately half the size of existing trees) or 4 - 5 smaller palm trees that are 10 - 15 feet tall. ARPD recommends planting the three taller trees in the circle around the bandstand due to the historical nature of that area. The palm tree that fell down, behind the Isabelle Clark memorial bench could be replaced with another palm tree in the coming years, however ARPD staff recommends a different species that provides shade for the bench such as an oak tree. Palm trees are being discouraged for planting in Alameda because the fronds are not compostable and do not contribute much to carbon sequestration since they do not have a broad leaf canopy. These replacement palm trees will be a slightly different species than the existing palm trees but will look similar. The current species is not recommended anymore because when they get diseased, it creates a light dust that easily spreads to the other palms. I agree that palm trees do little for carbon sequestration, insect and bird populations, and do not provide adequate shade. They are also not native. They may have some limited historical value. Staff is seeking input and direction from the Commission on this tree and asphalt replacement plan. FINANCIAL IMPACT ARPD is allocating at least $90,000 in FY 2019/20 from the Park Maintenance Replacement Capital Improvement Fund, which totals $175,000. RECOMMENDATION Review, discuss and approve a plan to replace trees and pathway asphalt at Jackson Park. Respectfully submitted, Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director Exhibits: 1. Jackson Park Tree and Asphalt Replacement Plan 2. Tree Photo Examples | RecreationandParkCommission/2019-12-12.pdf |