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include a bypass road, yet the developer of the golf course has no access to the property that includes the bypass road. He again asked what the developer plans to do if the current proposed traffic circulation plan is unavailable. Will it use the Happy Valley loop roads for an indefinite amount of time? Has the developer posted bonds to insure the traffic circulation plan is complete if that property owner declines to develop? He felt this was what Council usually required of other developers. Vince Barletta, 6290 Laura Lane, related his work experience which has shown him that it is not always better to select the low bidder. In the case of Happy Valley, he felt by choosing the low bidder, there would have to be compromises. He related the poor condition of Alisal Road. The paving of Sycamore Street was done far better. He wondered if the contractor is doing such a poor job on this road, what comers will it cut on the golf course? He asked Council to drive this road to see its condition and take a more forceful role in insuring the road is kept in an operable condition. It is only one lane and poses a safety problem. Ms. Hosterman asked staff how long the road will be in this condition? Mr. Roush explained that there are four separate lines to be installed in this County road. As soon as the four lines are installed, the road will be completely repaved, except for the area where a lift station will be installed at a later date. That is anticipated to occur within the next few weeks. Staff recognizes the inconvenience, but is working with the subcontractor to make the road as passable as possible until the road is repaved. Mr. Barletta wanted the road to be designated one lane until the final paving. Mr. Campbell asked staff to explain the bidding process required for governing bodies. Ms. McKeehan indicated there are a number of state laws that govern how a city can select bidders for capital projects. The city is required to select the low bidder unless there are circumstances that would prove the low bidder incapable of doing the work. It is recognized by staff that in some cases, when the low bid is significantly lower than others, that the contractor will try to make up the difference by requesting change orders. Staff is diligent and works with the contractor to try and prevent that. There were no other speakers. Various students related their experiences and what they learned on Youth in Government Day and thanked the City for the program. The students were then excused. Pleasanton City Council 6 03/18/03 Minutes