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File Number: 17-716 Ongoing Tree Maintenance The City will now be required to maintain the trees at Chabot Park. EBMUD will require the development and implementation of a Tree Hazard Evaluation Plan. Ongoing maintenance of the trees must be in accordance with the plan. Since this is a new requirement, Public Works must retain an arborist to develop such a plan. However, the fiscal impact of the ongoing maintenance of these trees is unknown until the evaluation is completed by Public Works. The trees at Chabot Park include extremely large trees and can be costly to trim, cut and/or remove. Public Works will develop and submit a plan to EBMUD within eight months, which is the time allotted under the proposed lease. Next Steps If the City Council elects to approve the lease agreement, it will subsequently be sent to the EBMUD Board of Directors for their approval. City staff estimates that the public can be re-opened for public access shortly after execution of the agreement. Permits and/or Variances Granted None at the moment, but staff anticipates that the requisite Building Permits will be obtained for the various structures and equipment to be constructed that require Building Permits. Board/Commission Review and Actions A General Plan Conformity Finding will be brought to the City of San Leandro Planning Commission in January 2018. Legal Analysis The City Attorney’s Office reviewed, and assisted with the negotiations of the lease presented to the City Council. Fiscal Impacts The Tree Hazard Evaluation Plan will cost approximately $50,000 to $75,000. Public Works estimates the cost of the ongoing maintenance from $50,000 to 100,000. These costs may differ from year-to-year as conditions in the park may change with the environment. Budget Authority The costs attached to this lease were unanticipated and therefore unbudgeted. Staff is Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/12/2017 531