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Mary Smith, Pleasanton resident, supported the project and stated that it is the least <br /> costly of all projects prioritized by the Council; she does not like the culverts. <br /> Tom Gallagher, Pleasanton resident, commented about the Article in the Pleasanton <br /> Weekly about the creek providing a natural classroom; he supported Option 4. <br /> Pat Griffin, Pleasanton resident, supports completing the entire project. <br /> Cheri Puls, Pleasanton resident, commented that she is proud of the hard work and the <br /> project; she thanked the City staff for the work and cooperation; the low bidder has a good <br /> reputation; and she supports Option 4. <br /> The Mayor closed the public comment period. <br /> Mr. Sullivan commented that the project is very important, restoring a natural creek and <br /> the benefits to the community. He does not want to do an incomplete project. He wants to <br /> remove culverts, complete the upper and lower sections and remove invasive species. He <br /> supports Option 4, but costs are a concern and some of the costs have nothing to do with the <br /> restoration project; <br /> It was moved by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mayor Hosterman,to approve Option 4 <br /> as reflected in the staff report and to allocate funds from the mid-term Capital <br /> Improvement Project Budget. <br /> Mr. Brozosky asked about the lifespan of the culverts. <br /> Mr. Wilson replied that their demise is not imminent; they would slip in a liner if needed. <br /> The main failure is due to corrosion, made with corrugated metal. They were designed for a <br /> much higher flow. <br /> Mr. Brozosky asked about the irrigation system and if it would be replaced regardless <br /> of the project. <br /> Mr. Wilson clarified that it could be done now or within five years <br /> Mr. Brozosky asked if some parks replacement funds could be used. <br /> Mr. Fialho responded that the fund had not amoritized enough to complete this project; <br /> Mr. Wilson reported that the bid includes three projects combined and it is very difficult to <br /> remove the irrigation in order to analyze those costs. <br /> Mr. Brozosky asked about the history of the rails and if staff could replace them. He <br /> asked if there was any part of this project that staff could do rather than the contractor, in order <br /> to save funds. <br /> Mr. Wilson commented on the programming time, and that overall savings is difficult to <br /> determine. There are coordination issues as well. The contractor is very good to work with. <br /> Pleasanton City Council 16 05/16/06 <br /> Minutes <br />