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City of San Leandro Meeting Date: October 3, 2022 Staff Report Agenda Section:File Number:22-557 CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Number:10.d. TO:City Council FROM:Fran Robustelli City Manager BY:Debbie Pollart Public Works Director TITLE:Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Non-Professional Services Agreement with Hamilton Tree Service for Trimming Trees at Memorial Park for $145,040 Budgeted in Account 010-33-001-5340 COUNCIL PRIORITY ·Public Safety ·Infrastructure SUMMARY Memorial Park has approximately 80 eucalyptus trees that exist along the northern property line of Memorial Park. With tree heights exceeding 100’, should one or more trees fail and fall in a northerly direction across San Leandro Creek, it is very likely that Lee Avenue residences would be damaged, or worse. Due to the existing tree heights, the Public Works Department does not have the necessary equipment or staffing to perform this work in-house. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Non-Professional Services Agreement with Hamilton Tree Service (located in Martinez) for topping off the eucalyptus at a height of approximately 30 feet, plus trim three additional trees located in Memorial Park, for $145,040 that is budgeted in Account 010-33-001-5340. BACKGROUND Memorial Park borders San Leandro Creek at the intersection of Callan and Bancroft Avenues and is owned by the City (the Veteran’s Buildings, which is owned and operated by Alameda County is also located on this property). A row of approximately 80 eucalyptus trees is located along the north property line (which is the south side of San Leandro Creek). It is unknown when the last time these trees were trimmed. Given the excessive height of these trees, it’s conceivable that significant property damage would be realized should any of the trees fail during a windstorm. Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/28/2022