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CityCouncil | 2015-09-15 | 20 | The Interim City Manager stated in hindsight, the test should have dug deeper; the lesson from this is that the testing will now be done more thoroughly for all of Alameda's Beltline properties; staff will also review the conditions of the sale of the property to see if there is any recourse. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he has not seen other ways of staying within the budget, such as value engineering; he would like to defer the expenditure of $457,000 until there is a real analysis. The Interim Assistant City Manager stated staff went through a value engineering process prior to construction; the buildings are essential; most of the funds would go toward framing and heavy duty reinforcement; the contingency has run out; the only option is to stop the project to bring every changeorder to Council; the cost is $1,298 per day if the project sits idle; the project is a radically different project than the Library project and value engineering does not apply in the same way. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated he would still like to see a written analysis. The Interim Assistant City Manager stated delaying the project may cost more. Councilmember Daysog stated this project is an example of a project that has been fully vetted by Council and the public; he is willing to move the project forward; the project has more level of detail than the EWS project which warrants spending the $457,000. The Interim Assistant City Manager stated he is partly at fault for the lower contingency; that he should have requested the full $800,000 initially. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the EOC. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she concurs with Vice Mayor Matarrese; she would like to take a closer look at the contract acquiring the Beltline property; she would like to have additional information to know that all other options are exhausted. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Matarrese - 2. Part Time Benefits: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated benefits to part time employees is a topic to consider, but not with one-time funds; she would like to take a closer look at other municipalities. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 September 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-15.pdf |