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9. Approved plans and specifications, reviewed bids and awarded a contract to O'Grady Paving Inc. in the amount of $1,691,789 for Vineyard Avenue Median Streetscape Improvements, Project No. 055031; authorized the Director of Public Works to approve and execute contract change orders for a contingency amount not-to-exceed $252,268.02; authorized the transfers of $796,521 from the Annual Street Resurfacing CIP #065003 and $46,086 from the Annual Street Re,~urfacing CIP #055003 -Hosterman abstained Motion: It was m/s by Sullivan/McGovern to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10. Presentation by Foothill High School Music Club and Tyler Cornfield of a donation for the Bernal Property Teen Center Tyler Cornfield made a presentation to the Bernal Property Teen Center of proceeds from their concert for Alex Sutton and his family who were affected by hurricane Katrina. Mr. Cornfield also commented on a new project started to raise funds for a friend whose tank was blown up in Iraq which is called Operation I-Pod. They plan to work toward getting I-Pods donated and filled with music to send to hospitals in Iraq where troops are recovering. 11. Public Comment Mike Duarte addressed the Council and congratulated both the boy's and girl's basketball teams as they all made the playoffs this year. He thanked the Council for adopting the staff's recommendation to have Congressman McNerney handle such a forum regarding the war in Iraq. He commented on the letter adopted by the Council regarding their disagreement with the Patriot Act, which he did not agree with. He added that there are local issues that need to be dealt with by the Council that are not national issues. Dan Carl addressed the Council regarding Mayor Hosterman. He noted that after four months of review, the DA chose not to pursue legal action concerning the Mayor's use of City resources. He urged the Council to take meaningful action on a code of ethics and to hold itself to it. He suggested Council agendize a discussion on ethics in government and to hold themselves to the same standards that they hold city employees. City Attorney Roush noted the Council will be discussing an a-mail policy in the near future. Jack Bras addressed the Council suggesting that public hearing items be dealt with prior to any presentations, photo opportunities and other time consuming items. Fred Norman addressed the Council regarding his request to hold a moment of silence in honor of troops killed in Iraq. City Council Minutes 4 February 20, 2007