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CityCouncil | 2017-10-03 | 18 | The Recreation and Parks Director responded that she would not have a cost until she receives the proposals back; she estimates $100,000 or less. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the speaker who stated the City would then need to hire an engineer is correct. The Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated after the feasibility study, a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be done; design and construction documents will cost approximately $150,000; she cannot estimate construction costs until designs are chosen. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what is the height of the current fence as opposed to the proposed fence. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the temporary fence is six feet; the proposed fence would be four feet. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding the purpose of a four foot fence, the Recreation and Parks Director stated to provide better visibility; the fence will not have a gate because of Council's concern about the liability of people stepping into the water. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what is being done to prevent flooding and sea level rise. The Interim Public Works Director responded the feasibility study will include sea level use projections over the next five to ten years, which might affect the use of the sites; stated on December 5th, Public Works will be present the Climate Action Plan scope to expanded what type of planning and adaptation measures the City needs to take. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the study will encapsulate said issues, to which the Interim Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated the long term Climate Adaptation Plan will include said issues. Mayor Spencer inquired if there is feedback from the Police Department regarding the calls during the last six months, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired what the City is doing to ensure the area is locked or to enforce closure at dusk. The City Manager responded the feasibility study will review the security issues; stated staff will provide Council with the Police Department data. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council will consider addressing the issue of adding a gate to the pathway now instead of later. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 October 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-03.pdf |