1968 339- 485 _ 1-8 to 4-15-1968

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Mr. Bob Adsero, Landscape Architect for DMJM, read specific conditions of maintenance required by the contractor for these improvements, and stated his concurrence with recommendation for award to the low bidder, Valley Crest Landscape, Inc. Mr. Adsero, in reply to questioning as to Engineer's present estimate varying from that first reported, described in detail the alternates now proposed to reduce costs by use of some smaller plantings, rais- ing of cost in use of sod instead of seed planting of lawn area, but also in this respect advised of lower maintenance cost as well in using the sod with its immediate green effect needed for the rush sched- uling for opening of Marine World. Mr. Bill Caryl, Deputy Project Manager of DMJM, re- plied to further questioning as to investigation made of proposed contractor for this project which had revealed their present contracts with the State, `- their five million dollar bonding capacity, and check made on several of their contracts indicating their reputation and responsibility to be excellent. Motion awarding bid carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no, Councilman Keckley being noted absent. REPORT OF BID OPENING, Liquid Chlorine for period ending March 31, 1969. The follow- ing bids were received: Jones Chemicals, Inc. $ 92.79 per ton Continental Chemical Co. 93.40 " Tops Chemical Co. 102.50 Staff recommended award of bid to Jones Chemical Company, the low bidder. It was noted total amount of bid was for 200 tons, and that last year's bid was $102.29 per ton. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5660 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING OF LIQUID CHLORINE FOR THE REDWOOD CITY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Keckley being noted absent. Councilman Granger moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5661 APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRONG MOTION SEISMOGRAPH BUILD- ING ON LANDS OF LESLIE PROPERTIES, INC.;: AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION, seconded by Councilman Bury. Staff report stated Agreement provides for relocation of existing building to State Water Resources Well site, no fee to Leslie Properties, Inc., being involved. City Manager reported that one of the recommendations contained in the Seismic Study provided that strong motion seismographs be installed in locations which would provide comparative readings for soils of varying degrees of stability, and resulted in such one having been installed in the rear of the KGEI building, located at the top of Redwood Peninsula. He advised this site had presented difficulties because of radio wave interference besides present- ing access and maintenance problems, because of being on private property. In reply to question on reason for phrasing "license agreement" Acting City Attorney advised phrase was generally used in agreements such as this proposed when no monetary consideration involved but only property interests, parti- cularly regarding right of access without rental. In reply to further questions as to proposed new site, City Manager advised site recommended by U. S. Coast & Geodetic Survey because of having greatest amount of Bay mud under it; that area would be developed within a reasonable VR 8 '66