pages: CityCouncil/2009-12-15.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2009-12-15 | 6 | all priority items have been included. Mayor Johnson stated greater access to technology was one of the goals; inquired whether computers would be added and whether the cost is part of the budget. Mr. Noll responded the number of computers is increasing; stated that he does not recall if the amount is included in the budget. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry about items that could be completed in the event the project comes in under budget, Mr. Noll stated landscaping around the buildings would be a great improvement, which was not included in the budget. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how many new computer work satiations would be installed [in the West End branch] . Mr. Noll responded the number of computers would increase from two to twelve. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the number of books would decrease, to which Mr. Noll responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore inquired where the books would goi further inquired whether a study was completed to determine what books would best serve the population that uses the branch. The Library Director responded the strategic planning process included focus groups; stated the process showed that service needed to be refocused to serve children, teens, seniors and families ; collections are being reduced accordingly; most of the collections are being transferred to the Main Library; adults felt books could be requested on line and held for pick up, rather than being on the shelf; materials have already started to be shifted; more people space was requested. Mayor Johnson stated the trend seems to be for more people space and transferring books to be stored off site. Councilmember Tam stated the contingency cost is about 17.7%; inquired what are the soft costs and whether Public Works staff activities would be charged to the fund. Mr. Noll responded soft costs include staff costs, construction management, inspections, permit fees and design support stated the contingency is included for unknown factors; the building is old; a 15% to 20% contingency is appropriate and reasonable. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 December 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-12-15.pdf |