Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The council rejected a $105,000 contract amendment with Kosmont Companies for Point Molate advisory services by a 4-3 vote, with Butt, Choi, and Myrick voting no. The original contract was only $10,000, but the city wanted additional consulting work for the development project.

The council approved 18 routine items on consent, including a $1.75 million contract amendment with O.C. Jones & Sons for street paving equipment and a $300,000 purchase order with Grainger for maintenance supplies. Other notable approvals included $101,000 for police radio equipment and an $85,000 contract with Turner Signs for a Hilltop Gateway sign.

Extra spending for the Wall Avenue storm drain construction was approved unanimously due to cost overruns that occurred after the project started. The council also approved hiring Bay Area Tree Specialists for $21,000 to remove pine trees at Fairmede Park for safety reasons.

The council unanimously approved a new rule requiring council members to speak with staff before removing items from the consent calendar for separate debate. This procedural change aims to improve meeting efficiency by giving advance notice when routine items will be discussed individually.