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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 10, 2007 SMLODI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007 A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Special City Council meeting of April 10, 2007, was called to order by Mayor Johnson at 7:00 a.m. Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson Absent: Council Members — Mounce Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl B. REGULAR CALENDAR B-1 "Adopt Resolution Certifying Negative Declaration and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contracts for Construction, Testing and Inspection, and Construction Administration for White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Phase 3 Improvements Project ($17,543,774 Contracts) and to Adjust Existing Appropriations ($20,600,000 Total Project)" Public Works Director Prima provided a brief overview of the proposed contracts for White Slough. Specific topics of discussion included the history of the projects, the proposed additions of equipment and services associated with the project, consultant recommendations, bids and contractors, and staff recommendation. In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Prima stated, while the contractor is known for being conservative, he is pleased that the bids came in under the Engineer's Estimate. In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Prima stated the project is in response to a mandate by the State, which came with no funding. In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Prima stated this project is a part of the permit process, which will be good for five years, and receipt is anticipated any day. In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Prima stated the project does not address odor, which might need to be addressed at some time in the future if the State mandates it. Mr. Prima provided an overview of potential remedies. In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Prima stated this is the final phase for the mandate and is covered by the previously instilled rate increase. In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Prima stated staff is methodically studying options for land acquisition. City Manager King commented an on unknown lead for land acquisition. In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Prima stated the possibility of doing the project without another financing is slight because the debt service proceeds remaining are not sufficient; although, a refinancing of the older Certificates of Participation (COP) may be an option. Discussion ensued between Council Member Hitchcock and Mr. Prima regarding land acquisition, state permit measurements, cannery options for land usage, land contamination, nitrate remedies, and what other cities are doing. In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Prima stated the timing of the funds is largely dependent upon how quickly they are able to mobilize and move, with an anticipated date of this summer or late fall. City Manager King stated the immediate issue is how to get effluent to the station. Mr. Prima stated the pipeline is not included in the current project cost. Continued April 10, 2007 In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Prima stated the cost associated with Phase 3 is approximately $15 to $20 million. In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Prima stated that, while they do not anticipate significant unforeseen charges, the City may want to make some repairs to the domestic line. In response to Mayor Johnson, Deputy City Manager Krueger stated a portion of the remaining COP is reserved for debt service and, while the County funds will definitely help, there are some variables. MOTION/ VOTE: The City Council, on motion of Council Member Hansen, Mayor Johnson second, adopted Resolution No. 2007-67 certifying the Negative Declaration and authorizing the City Manager to execute the following contracts for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility Phase 3 Improvements Project (for a total amount of $17,543,774 for the contracts) and to adjust existing appropriations for a total project cost of $20,600,000 (NOTE: The appropriation adjustments include closing completed engineering tasks and projects with no net increase in appropriations): 0o Construction contract — Western Water Constructors, Inc., of Santa Rosa ($16,387,000); co Testing and inspection contract — Krazan & Associates, of Modesto ($354,320); 00 Environmental survey — LSA & Associates, of Rocklin ($2,000); and co Construction administration services contract — West Yost & Associates ($800,454). The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson Noes: Council Members — None Absent: Council Members — Mounce C. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 a.m. ATTEST: Randi Johl City Clerk W