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CityCouncil | 2011-12-06 | 4 | Proponent: Jon Spangler, Alameda. Vice Mayor Bonta moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Bonta thanked everyone for the hard work; stated the lease agreement is an excellent model for future collaborations. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember deHaan stated FAAS has always been in the wings and supportive over the years; that he is impressed with the efforts made. (11-585) Recommendation to Approve Removal of Six Myoporum Trees Along 1 Clubhouse Memorial Road and Replace with Yellow Trumpet Vine, New Zealand Flax, and Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat, Appropriate $637,000 in Sewer Enterprise Funds, and Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,262,800, Including Contingencies, to Mountain Cascade, Inc. for the Upgrade of the City of Alameda Sewer Pump Stations, Bay Farm Island Pump Station Rehabilitation, No. P.W. 12-10-35. The City Engineer gave a brief presentation. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the City Engineer stated 34 pump stations would be retrofitted; some pump stations would only require adding a line. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Bay Farm Island Pump Station has one of the larger pumps, to which the City Engineer responded definitely. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether an overall plan has been laid out [for rehabilitation]. The City Engineer responded a high, medium, and low prioritization plan has been established; stated staff would look at ranking and how operations would be affected; the high priority pump stations might be spread over three or four different contracts to ensure that all high priority pump stations are addressed at once. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether trees would be removed for a reason other than crane access. The City Engineer responded some of the trees are invasive and are encroaching upon other utility boxes. In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry, the City Engineer stated people within 300 feet of the pump station have been notified; signs have been posted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 December 6, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-12-06.pdf |