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CityCouncil | 2017-06-20 | 5 | believe any information they have could affect the adjudicated result. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the City is required to go with the lowest bid. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the Charter states to go with the lowest and best bid; read the Charter Section 3-18. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the word best is defined. The City Attorney responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the word best allows an opening to evaluate beyond the lowest bidder. The City Attorney responded if Council can find a reason why one is better than the other when both are adjudicated legal newspapers. Councilmember Matarrese stated the local ownership and local operation of the Alameda Sun qualifies it as being the best. Councilmember Oddie added the local circulation based on the audit numbers shows the Alameda Sun's circulation is higher. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of accepting the Alameda Sun, by virtue of its higher circulation and its local ownership, qualifying it as best and should be awarded the contract for legal notices for the City of Alameda. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella stated the prices are substantially higher for the Alameda Sun; requested the difference in the circulation be clarified for the record. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there it is possible to do six months with the Alameda Journal and six months with the Alameda Sun. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated awarding the contract to the Alameda Sun would cause the cost to triple; inquired where the funds would come from. The City Manager responded the total cost would go from $18,000 to approximately $60,000; the amount would be split between departments who utilize the service, of which one quarter comes from the General Fund. Vice Mayor Vella inquired which departments primarily use the service. The City Manager responded primarily the Planning Department. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 20, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-20.pdf |