Council accepts VSS International work after staff shows before‑and‑after photos of cape/slurry seal project

City project manager Michael Carmen presented before‑and‑after photographs and described the two preventive maintenance treatments used on city streets: traditional slurry seal and rubberized cape seal (aggregate plus slurry). He identified specific streets treated under Project 1301 and highlighted improvements to bike lane striping and smoother ride quality.

Council discussed performance, useful life and durability: staff said conventional slurry seal typically extends pavement life 5–7 years while rubberized cape seal can extend life an estimated 8–12 years and helps the city maintain a larger area at lower cost than full overlays.

Vice Mayor Freitas and other council members asked about warranties and outreach; the council then moved to approve the pulled item (D3), voting unanimously to accept the work with VSS International Inc. and to approve the related budget adjustments.

The action was recorded as a resolution accepting the work and authorizing related budget and contract items as described in the staff report.