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CityCouncil | 2005-02-15 | 3 | Recreation and Park Commission should be reviewed. Mayor Johnson stated the matter could be reviewed; commissions are established by ordinance and Council has flexibility to make changes boards established by Charter would be difficult to change. Councilmember deHaan stated having seven members provides flexibility to bring people with different expertise aboard. Mayor Johnson concurred the matter should be reviewed. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-081) Recommendation to award Contract in the amount of $2,110,000, including contingencies to Ghilotti Brothers, Inc. for Park Street Streetscape and Town Center Project, Phase I, No. P. W. 10-02-13, and authorize the allocation of additional funds from the Merged Areas Bond Issuance of 2003. Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA). stated the new streetlights will look like 1927 streetlights on the outside, but are state-of-the-art inside; hopefully, a later phase to complete Alameda Avenue will happen quickly; urged Council to approve the Contract. Mayor Johnson stated that she is pleased with how well the Webster Street Streetscape project is going; that she has not received any complaints. Councilmember deHaan stated the City decided to replace the entire sidewalk on Webster Street; inquired how the decision was made regarding Park Street. The Public Works Director responded the entire sidewalk on Park Street is not being replaced due to cost and basements extending into the public right of way; stated replacing the Park Street sidewalks would require roofs to be built above basements, which would be very expensive; PSBA agrees with the approach. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 February 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-02-15.pdf |