2006-01-17 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - JANUARY 17, 2006- -7:29 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Councilmember Matarrese led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
enda Item
(06 -028) Resolution No. 13919, "Authorizing Open Market Purchase
Pursuant to Section 3 -15 of the Alameda City Charter for the Repair
of the Bay Farm Island Seawall Dike, along Shoreline Park, and
Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Such an Agreement."
Adopted.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the requested funding was
for interim repair, to which the Public Works Director responded in
the affirmative.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired when full repair would be
completed and what the plan was for preventive maintenance.
The Public Works Director responded the schedule for the full
repair was being reviewed; larger ripraps would be added to
strengthen the armoring of the slope; the design process would take
approximately two to three months because a lot of surveying is
required; funding is the big issue; the estimate is approximately
$2 million for the riprap.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether information has been provided to the
public.
The Public Works Director responded the area has been barricaded,
and warning signs have been posted.
Mayor Johnson requested that additional signs be posted along
Shoreline Park to provide information on the seawall restoration
and to thank the public for their patience.
Councilmember deHaan stated the damage occurred because of high
tides; inquired whether further deterioration was evident.
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The Public Works Director stated the entire length of the seawall
has been inspected; the interim repair would take care of
significant deterioration; the intent is to beat the high tides
forecasted for the end of the month.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether erosion occurred in other
areas.
The Public Works Director responded the $500,000 should cover all
areas that need repair.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether periodic inspections are conducted.
The Public Works Director responded in the negative; stated future
periodic inspections are being considered.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that the Governor added Alameda
County to the disaster list; inquired whether funding would be
available for the repairs.
The Public Works Director responded that staff was working with the
County and Office of Emergency Services (OES) to secure Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the deterioration was
standard or the result of circumstances.
The Public Works Director responded that the current situation is
extremely accelerated; a resident raised the issue in March; staff
examined the area in April and determined that immediate attention
was not needed.
Councilmember deHaan stated hopefully budget issues would not
prevent performing a temporary fix if the City witnessed some
deterioration.
Mayor Johnson stated that issues should be called to the Council's
attention if something similar arises.
Councilmember deHaan thanked the Public Works Director for planting
trees in front of Alameda College on Appezzato Parkway.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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