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MINUTES Page 6 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-August 1, 2005 Funds (recommends award to the lowest bidder for bid amount of $5,300,600.00). Bids opened July 18, 2005. Funding: Per Capita grant funding, Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris (RHZ) grant funding, and Park Development funds. (Moved to Item 9. Items Removed from Consent Calendar.) (3058) 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. 8.K. Resolution No. 2005-124, Resolution of Award of Contract to Sausal Corporation for Washington Manor Park Aquatics Center, Project No. 210-62-002 and Appropriation of Park Development Funds (recommends award to the lowest bidder for bid amount of $5,300,600.00). Bids opened July 18, 2005. Funding: Per Capita grant funding, Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris (RHZ) grant funding, and Park Development funds. (3058) Mr. Jermanis commented on the bid process for the project and the reasons the bids exceeded the Engineer's estimate. Staff raised concerns that if the project were re-bid, there would be a time delay and no assurance that the new bid results would be better. Based on these concerns, as well as the community's expectations and input, it is recommended that the project proceed so that the Aquatics Center can be ready for use next summer. Councilmember Starosciak stated that this is an important recreation facility for District 4, and she strongly supports the project. She complimented the Engineering and Transportation Department for its work on the bid and expressed appreciation to the City Manager for his efforts to bring the project forward. She stated that she would have liked to see the alternate additions to the project, but recognizes that the project as presented is what the City can presently afford. Councilmember Nardine expressed disappointment that the committee that worked to develop the design and use concepts will not see the project they envisioned. She commented that few children in the community have the opportunity to participate in competitive swimming. Councilmember Nardine commented that, once built, there will be little chance of expanding the pool. Mr. Jermanis acknowledged that the City Council Facilities Committee spent a good deal oftime studying the project. He pointed out that the layout ofthe facility allows for the addition of a competitive pool at a later date, while ensuring that the basic recreational facility could be built now. Mr. Jermanis stated that the City would not be precluded from adding a competitive pool in the future when funding is available. Public Comments on Item 8.K.: Diana Souza, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, stating that she is a swimming advocate, has participated on the Aquatics Task Force, and is a member of