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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - February 18, 1992 Page - 20 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Development Plan does not focus on the interior yet, but when the building is entered, the one-stop shopping counter would be immediately at the entrance. He also discussed making low-cost, cosmetic modifications to the South Offices. He discussed motorcycle parking, securing the Police parking lot, landscaping on California and surrounding streets, and provision of a covered walk-way between the South Offices and the Council Chambers. Mr. Oliver explained the requested motion and said it would authorize staff to take the necessary steps to begin the property-acquisition process, but not to actually purchase property, and would also allow the City Manager to enter into agreements with subcontractors, such as the Seismic Engineer. He said the amount of the Consultant Services Agreement is within the funds designated in reserves and is within budget. Bill McCammon, Project Manager, said the project has been divided into phases and is now in the construction-document phase. He said once developed it would go to bid and then be built. He said funds expended to date include the General Development Precise Development Plan and design drawings, which included work by subcontractors such as soils reports, North Block asbestos report and appraisals, tank removal , etc. He said it is estimated to cost $438,000 to complete the design drawings. Mayor Karp asked when the final drawings would be done. Mr. Abramson said by the first week in May for the addition only, and work on drawings for the existing City Hall would start in November, so the timing on the rehabilitation can be started at any time. He explained how employees would be shifted during the rehabilitation. The City Council also asked questions about computer locations, seismic drawings, structural reports, etc. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Francis Fuesco, 866 Lafayette, said no one feels a life lost in an earthquake can be replaced; however, she feels there are a lot of missing components, particularly the seismic report. She said the City Council should get its priorities straight. She said they need to size up and shore up buildings in San Leandro that serve the public, but they should hear from more than one company. She said they should use temporary quarters, such as the old awning company across the street or trailers, and look at all seismic issues rather than expend funds on landscaping, walkways, or other cosmetic beautification issues. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Santos, seconded by Council Member Faria, and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed.