pages: CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf, 3
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CityCouncil | 2006-09-05 | 3 | (*06-434) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2006. Accepted. ( *06-435) Recommendation to amend the Consultant Agreement with Consolidated Construction Management extending the term, scope of work and price for the Alameda Free Library, New Main Library Project, No. P.W. 01-03-01. Accepted. ( (*06-436) Recommendation to reject Bids for the Modular Recreational Building and Site Improvements at Washington Park. Accepted; and (*06-436A) Resolution No. 14006, "Authorizing Open Market Negotiation of Contract Pursuant to Section 3-15 of the Alameda City Charter for the Modular Recreational Building and Site Improvements at Washington Park, No. P.W. 05-06-17, and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Such an Agreement for $650,000, Including a 10% Contingency. Adopted. (06-437) Resolution No. 14007, "Authorizing Open Market Purchase of Twelve Vehicles from Good Chevrolet, Alameda in an Amount Not to Exceed $251,230.00. Adopted. Councilmember Matarrese stated the staff report indicates the alternate fuel vehicle policy was considered but alternate fuel vehicles are not recommended; inquired whether the use of mini pickups was analyzed; stated a mini pickup was used for a recent dedication ceremony and an electric flatbed could have been used. The Public Works Director responded use is reviewed and discussed with departments; stated the Recreation and Parks Director indicated a flatbed could not have been used at the dedication ceremony based on bed size; the vehicles being replaced carry equipment, tools, parts and chemicals for pool maintenance, which could not be accommodated by the size of the electric flatbed. Public Works mini trucks travel outside of the City; the most reliable electric flatbeds on the market only travel 25 miles per hour, which would not work for travel out of Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese requested that the level of detail provided by the Public Works Director be included in staff reports in the future; inquired whether diesel fuel was evaluated for the one ton dump trucks and three quarter ton pickup trucks. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated diesel is more expensive, which is one reason diesel was not selected; that he is working on converting three existing vehicles Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 September 5, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf |