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311 respond to questions concerning silting, Assistant City Manager reported that in 1956 when dredged soundings showed ten feet below mean sea level, and recently taken soundings show minus 1014". Apparently there has not only been no silting, but there is more water at mean sea level than in 1956. Mr. McElroy stated the harbor silts at the rate of 6" per year. Councilman Arnett noted his earlier remarks to the effect Staff has been asked for a master plan, and that the Marina Committee is aware of the fact there is a discrepancy between figures given through the last work done by the State, and what some of the tenants provided from work they had done. There was further discussion between Mr. McElroy and Council and he agreed to submit a written list of points made in his presentation to Council. Mr, Jim Newland, 1627 Christina Drive, Los Altos, Captain, Fleet A, stated receipt of the notice concerning rate increase prompted them to appear, since there were several matters of complaint, among which was matter of dry storage, Their Venture 21 Sailing Club felt the additional fees should be used to make necessary improvements for the benefit of boaters, rather than the fishing dock or spectators, Councilman Arnett indicated that some of the items brought up were recognized, but that there were some improvements for the benefit of spectators, since they were one of the reasons for the Marina to exist. He noted that priorities for improvements will have to be set, and work done in accordance with funds available. Motion carried on roll call vote. Mayor Bury thanked the Committee for its recommendations. REPORT OF BID OPENING, Emerald Branch Channel Improvements (San Francisco Water Department right-of-way to Quartz Street) and Jefferson Branch Channel Improvements (Crompton Road to Vera Avenue) Project SD -20, GID 1-65. The following bids were received: Power Anderson, Inc. $378,287 A.E. Mullin Construction Co. 403.600 McGuire & Hester 421051 Oscar Holmes & Holmer-Clair 424 620 Elmer J. Freethy Co. 464,34o W. H. Ebert Corp. 498,117 Engineer's Estimate $354,474 Staff and Jenks & Adamson recommended award of bid to Power -Anderson, Inc. Although 6.7% over estimate, it was felt to be a fair and reasonable price for the work.