Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 3 items · 25 votes · 26 public comments
What happened
- Rejected $105,000 contract amendment with Kosmont Companies for Point Molate advisory services 4-3 (Choi, Myrick, Butt dissenting).
- Approved extra spending for Wall Avenue storm drain construction due to cost overruns.
- Approved $21,000 contract with Bay Area Tree Specialists to remove pine trees at Fairmede Park.
- Approved 15 routine items including $1.75 million contract amendment with O.C. Jones & Sons for street paving equipment.
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Contracts(2 items)
Approve $105,000 contract amendment with Kosmont Companies for Point Molate advisory services
In Plain English
The city hired Kosmont Companies to provide financial and real estate advice for the Point Molate development project. The original contract was $10,000, but the city needs additional consulting work. If approved, the total contract value rises to $115,000 through December 2020.
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Votes
To approve said contract amendment
4 to 3
To postpone the item to the September 18, 2018, City Council meeting with a presentation from staff sharing their basis for decisions made concerning Point Molate
3 to 3
To call the question (and end debate)
3 to 3
Hire Bay Area Tree Specialists to remove pine trees at Fairmede Park for $21,000
In Plain English
The city needs to remove pine trees at Fairmede Park for safety or maintenance reasons. Bay Area Tree Specialists will handle the removals from September 2018 through June 2019. If approved, the contract costs up to $21,000.
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Votes
To approve said contract
7 to 0
Infrastructure(1 item)
Approve extra spending for Wall Avenue storm drain construction due to cost overruns
In Plain English
The city's storm drain project on Wall Avenue costs more than originally budgeted. Construction prices increased after the project started. If approved, the Successor Agency can spend additional money to complete the drainage improvements that prevent flooding in the area.
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Votes
To approve Resolution No. 18-4
7 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Reinstating requirement to speak with staff member prior to removing Consent Calendar items
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Votes
To approve the item
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.