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1973 NOV 07 CC MINX 3548 El Segundo, California November 7, 1973 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by invocation by Police Captain Clark Devilbiss. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor E. L. Balmer, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 16, 1973, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. _ SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that tofore fixed for the hearing on Precise PI by Edwards Bros. Fine Foods, Inc., of of Standard Oil Refinery. Mayor Balmer in the discussion or action in this matter ing over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. this was the time and place here - an 6 -73, the proposed construction parking lot on the southwest border stated he did not wish to participate and turned this portion of the meet- Mayor pro tempore Nagel inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing notices were in the City Clerk files, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and City Council to date. Mayor pro tem- pore stated that these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tempore then inquired if any written communi- cations had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. City Manager Jones advised that the two main issues were the access to the parking lot and police protection of the area. Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 788 recommends limitation of access to the existing driveway on Rosecrans Avenue and the adoption of a suitable policing agree- ment between E1 Segundo and Manhattan Beach. At this time, Mr. DeLoss Edwards, Vice president of Edwards Bros. Fine Foods, Inc. , furnished the Clerk with a certified copy of Manhattan Beach Resolution No. 3178 directing its Police Department to provide police service to this area. Mayor pro tempore ordered the reso- lution received and filed. The Mayor pro tempore inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this Precise Plan. Mr. De Loss Edwards, 1230 First Street, Hermosa Beach, Calif. asked t at i circumstances changed at a later date that an entrance be permitted on the west side of the parking lot. Mrs. Alice Harris, 3814 Highland Avenue,Manhattan Beach and Mr. Leslie J. Moore, 38th treet and Crest Drive, Manhattan Beach asked that an entry or exit not be permitted on 38th Street or Crest Drive. X 3549 Mayor pro tempore inquired if anyone present wished to speak against the Precise Plan. Councilman Morgan requested that this matter be postponed until after November 15. By unanimous consent of the Council, this hearing was deferred until the next regular Council meeting to be held November 20, 1973. 2. Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing to consider all objections to the pro- posed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at two locations in the City in accordance with Resolution No. 2506. The Mayor inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk re- plied that affidavits of posting notices of the hearing and service by mail were in the City Clerk's files. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Fire Chief Gates reported that the property at 732 West Imperial Avenue had been cleaned satisfactorily and could, therefore, be removed from the list contained in Appendix "A" of Resolution No. 2506. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the Council sustain the objections as to the property which is listed above as having been cleaned satisfactorily, overrule all other objections and authorize the Street Superintendent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from the proper- ty remaining in Appendix "A" of said Resoluiton No. 2506. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Superin- tendent on the abatement of nuisances at various locations in accordance with Resolution No. 2487, which report was as follows: 314 East Maple Avenue $297.06 640 East Imperial Avenue $ 41.85 620 East Imperial Avenue $ 45.91 413 Washington Street $128.49 Vacant Lot, north of 141 Eucalyptus Drive $ 24.81 Vacant Lot, west of 208 W. Imperial Avenue $ 26.85 427 West Palm Avenue $ 20. 84 615 West Pine Avenue $114.30 907A & 907B Main Street Q141. 70 414 Virginia Street 68.56 Vacant Lot, northeast corner of Virginia Street &. Grand Avenue 54. 65 903 Main Street' S 184. 25 The Mayor inquired if there were any obiections� ?; t Superintendent's report. There being none, the Mayor dr- hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Counci lr , seconded by Councilman Stephens that the report of the Strr— intendent and the assessments contained therein be apprm- -�: cnr.- firmed. -2- tuber 7, 1973 X 3550 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Superintendent on the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Resolution No. 2499, which report was as follows: Vacant Lot east of 411 East Grand Avenue $75.29 The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street Superintendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the report of the Street Superin- tendent and the assessment contained therein be approved and con- firmed. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission, Notice of Hearing regarding p ere of n luence tudy V. City Manager Jones advised that Study V relates to all unincorporated areas in the South Bay, two of which are contiguous to E1 Segundo - El Porto on the southwest and Del Aire on the east. Stated that it has been the City's position that the El Porto area is more suitable as part of Manhattan Beach and the City would have no interest in having it declared within its sphere of influence. Similarly, annexation of the Del Aire area is not sought by El Segundo and that the decision be left to the Local Agency Formation Commission to determine where the area logically belongs. Advised that this position would be presented at the Hearing on November 14, 1973 if the Council concurs. By unanimous consent, Council concurred in the poi ion stated. 2. State Solid Waste Management Board, requesting ants on recently enacted Senat e iB ll 5. City Manager Jones advised that Public Works Director Glickman had reviewed this legislation and found nothing that would directly affect El Segundo and felt there was no need for comments by the Council. Ordered filed. 3. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, apps ication for Off -Sale Beer and Wine License, Trade Commerce & Industry Corporation, 505 South Douglas Street. Ordered filed. 4. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for Person -to- Person transfer of -Sate General License, The Kroger Company (Market Basket) 121 West Grand Avenue. Ordered filed. 5. E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce, advising of the plan to shorten the time Christmas decorations will be illuminated and encour- aged all citizens and businesses to conserve electrical energy in every way possible. Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the Council concurs in the Chamber of Commerce effort in this regard. -3- Nov. 7, 197 X 6. Public Utilities Commission, Notice of Hearing Southern California Water Company application for increase in water rates. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Eugene Moore, President of El Segundo Democratic Club, repeated his request that the Council reconsider its opinion on the requirements of widening Sepulveda Boulevard. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. City Manager Jones reported that the Planning Commission wished to have a member attend the joint City - School Committee meet- ings set up for the purpose of studying the recreation site at HiLtcrest Street and had nominated Commissioner Van Vranken. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unan- imously carried that Commissioner Van Vranken be appointed to serve on the joint City - School Committee. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the City Attorney had advised that the resolu- tion relating to dogs running at large had been adopted by the people of El Segundo at an election on-November 8, 1949 and that a change to the regulation would require submission of the issue to the electorate. It was the general consensus of the Council that the City Attor- ney be directed to prepare a proposal for this purpose and submit it to the Council for further consideration. 2. Advised that the feasibility study of the Police Communica- tions System for ten south bay cities had been completed by Public Safety Systems, Inc. , and the reports delivered to the cities for study. Subse- quent meetings will be held and after appropriate study, each city must decide which system best fits its needs for future emergency communi- cation. 3. Presented a request from the Police Department for sub3ti- tution of a sub - compact car for a Cushman Type 3 -wheel vehicle for use in parking enforcement. Recommended that the Budget be increased by $2500 for the purchase of such a vehicle. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Morgan that $2500 be added to the Police Department budget for the purchase of one 4 -wheel sub - compact automobile. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, NageL, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented bids for the furnishing and installation of glass entrance doors to the Police Department. Advised that the bids were considerably higher than estimated and recommended rejection of all bids. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Morgan that all bids received on Bid No. 73 -17 for Glass Entrance Doors be rejected. Motion carried. 5. Presented bids for vacuum sweepers and a floor machine, as follows: Item 1 1 each Upright Vacuum Sweeper Item 2 1 each Wet -Dry Tank Vacuum Sweeper Item 3 1 each Floor Machine 3551 -4- Nov. 7, 1973 X 3552 Name Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Ball Industries $ 268. 18 $ 275.60 $ 496.88 Best Maintenance Co. 308.72 365.29 543.78 Easterday Supply Co. 303. 19 379. 88 531.95 Advised that review of the machines revealed that Ball Industries' Item 1 did not meet City specifications and therefore recommended that the bid of Ball Industries for Item 1 be rejected; bids be accepted from Easterday Supply Company for Item 1 and from Ball Industries for Items 2 and 3. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man McGill that the Low bid of Ball Industries for Item 1 be rejected as not meeting specifications and that the Lowest responsible bid of Easter - day Supply Company, in total amount of $303. 19 including tax and trade - in allowance be accepted; that the low bid for Items 2 and 3 of Ball Industries in total amount of $772. 48 including tax be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said companies as required. Motion car- ried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Reported that bids had been received for various items of automotive equipment and were the result of a joint purchasing arrange- ment with the cities of Torrance and Santa Monica. Recommended that the low bid for each item be accepted. Four 4 -Door Police Sedans Name Amount of Bid Earle Ike Dodge $ 13, 747.40 Claude Short Dodge 13, 754. 54 Maurice Sopp Chevrolet 14, 444. 77 Ray Vane Chrysler 14, 649. 52 Hart Fullerton - Dodge 15, 460.20 Hessell Chevrolet 18, 220. 90 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man McGill, that the low bid of Earle Ike Dodge in total amount of $13, 747. 40, including tax for four Police Pursuit Sedans be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. One 4 -Door Compact Sedan Name Maurice Sopp Chevrolet Ray Vane Chrysler Hart Fullerton - Dodge Earle Ike Dodge Claude Short Dodge Hessell Chevrolet Amount of Bid $ 2,786.71 2, 802.08 2,812.93 2,834.30 2,898.54 2,977.98 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Coun- ciLman McGill that the low bid of Maurice Sopp Chevrolet in total amount of $2, 786. 71 including tax be accepted for one 4 -door Compact Sedan and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. -5- X 3553 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. One 4 -Door Fire Sedan Name Amount of Bid Maurice Sopp Chevrolet $ 3,350.45 Ray Vane Chrysler 3,383.71 Earle Ike Dodge 3,405.03 Hart Fullerton - Dodge 3,528.42 Claude Short Dodge 3,540-80 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Coun- cilman McGill, that the low bid of Maurice Sopp Chevrolet, in total amount of $3, 350. 45, including tax, be accepted for one 4 -door Fire Sedan and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said com- pany. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. One 4 -Door Sub - Compact Sedan Name Amount of Bid Maurice Sopp Chevrolet $ 2,400.72 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Coun- cilman McGill, that the low bid of Maurice Sopp Chevrolet in total amount of $2, 400. 72, including tax, be accepted for one 4 -door Sub- compact Sedan and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. One 2 -Ton Cab and Chassis Truck Name Claude Short Dodge Maurice Sopp Chevrolet GMC Trucks International Harvester Earle Ike Dodge Wiggy Dodge Hessell Chevrolet Amount of Bid $ 4,621.91 4, 739.51 4,864.72 4, 873.05 4,910.59 5, 028.45 6,006.62 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Coun- cilman McGill, that the low bid of Claude Short Dodge in total amount of $4, 621. 91 including tax, be accepted for one 2 -ton Cab and Chassis Truck and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Nov. 7, 1973 ffm X 3554 One 2 -Ton Cab and Chassis Truck PTO Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 4,726.91 Maurice Sopp Chevrolet 4,848.71 Earle Ike Dodge _ 4,934.69 GMC Trucks 4,940.25 International Harvester 4,964.40 Wiggy Dodge 5,090.40 Hessell Chevrolet 6,111.62 Motion was made by Councilmen Stephens, seconded by Council- man McGill, that the low bid of Claude Short Dodge in total amount of $4, 726. 91, including tax be accepted for one -2 Ton Cab and Chassis Truck PTO and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Reported that bids had been received for the City's annual requirements for Cold Asphalt Mix, Asphalt Concrete and Bitumels, which bids were as follows: Mayor Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter and therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Morgan, that the low bid of Industrial Asphalt Company for Cold Asphalt Mix and Asphalt Concrete at $6. 83 per ton be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required; that the low bid of Chevron Asphalt Company for Bitumels be accepted at $ .1471 per gallon and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 8. Reported that bids had been solicited from four vendors for portable police radios and that only one vendor, the Motorola Company submitted a bid which bid totaled $2, 310. 00. Recommended that the standard bidding procedure be waived and that the bid of Motorola Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Nagel that standard bidding procedures be waived; the bid of Motor- ola Company for two portable Police Radios be accepted; and that pur- chase order be issued to said company in the total amount of $2, 310. 00 including tax. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -7- Nov. 7, 1973 A sphalt A sphalt Name Mix Concrete Bitumels Industrial Asphalt Co. $ 6. 83 /ton $ 6. 83 /ton $ . 42 /gal. Vernon Asphalt Co. 7. 35 /ton 7. 09 /ton .42 /gal. Chevron Asphalt Co. No Bid No Bid . 1471 /gal. E. W. French Co. No Bid No Bid . 18 /gal. Mayor Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter and therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Morgan, that the low bid of Industrial Asphalt Company for Cold Asphalt Mix and Asphalt Concrete at $6. 83 per ton be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required; that the low bid of Chevron Asphalt Company for Bitumels be accepted at $ .1471 per gallon and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 8. Reported that bids had been solicited from four vendors for portable police radios and that only one vendor, the Motorola Company submitted a bid which bid totaled $2, 310. 00. Recommended that the standard bidding procedure be waived and that the bid of Motorola Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Nagel that standard bidding procedures be waived; the bid of Motor- ola Company for two portable Police Radios be accepted; and that pur- chase order be issued to said company in the total amount of $2, 310. 00 including tax. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -7- Nov. 7, 1973 V.1 9. Reported that bids had been received for one Portable Car- diac Telemetry/ Communication System, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Motorola Company $ 3,670.80 Bio Com Company 3,722.25 Advised that the Fire Department's research of this item re- vealed that the Bio Com equipment is more reliable and costs less to maintain. In view of the small difference in cost, recommended that the second lowest bid be accepted as the best bid. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Council- man McGill that the bid of Bio Com Company for one Cardiac Telemetry Communication System in total amount of $3, 722. 25, including tax, be accepted as the best bid and that purchase order be issued to said com- pany in that amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 10. Presented an ordinance which would amend the Municipal Code to allow the keeping of five hen chickens as household pets with- out a special permit; entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.02 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO ANIMAL REGULATIONS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council- man Morgan. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the firm of Martin and Chapman Company act as Election Suppliers for the March 5, 1974 Municipal Election. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Nagel that Martin and Chapman Company serve the City of E1 Segundo as Election Suppliers for the Municipal Election to be held March 5, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3555 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the Council authorize upgrading and modernization of signals at Grand Avenue and Lomita Street and Grand Avenue and Kansas Street, and the construction of new facilities at Aviation Boulevard and Alaska Avenue. Funds for this work are avail- able from Gas Tax monies. Reported that two proposals had been re- ceived for traffic engineering services in connection with the prepar- ation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for this project, as well as the previously approved upgrading of traffic signals on Main Street. Recommended that the proposal of Lampman and Associates be accepted for this work. -8- Nov. 7, 1973 X 3556 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Morgan that the modernization of signals and construction of new signals at the intersections hereinabove mentioned be approved and that the following resolution be approved: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Lampman and Associates for traffic engineering services for Main Street, Grand Avenue and Aviation Boulevard, presented to the Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At this time, Councilman Morgan made a motion, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the pavement on Main Street north of Holly Avenue be painted, warning motorists that there is a signal ahead. 2. Advised that for public safety during the building addition at 308 East Franklin Avenue, it was necessary to close the alley adjacent to the site. Reliable Tool and Engineering Corporation, owners of the property, have furnished the City with a Temporary Permit for a Tem- porary Detour on the property described as follows: The westerly 18 feet of Lots 19, 20, 21 and 22 of Block 8, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 1, Map Book 18, Page 69, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. In addition, Reliable Tool and Engineering Corporation had de- posited with the City the amount of $4, 000 as guarantee that street improvements will be replaced after construction is completed. Re- commended that the Temporary Permit for a Temporary Detour and the $4, 000 deposit be accepted and that Staff be authorized to issue the required excavation permits. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Stephens that the Temporary Permit for a Temporary Detour, presented to the Council on this date, and the $4, 000 deposit be accepted and that the required excavation permits be issued. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that Project No. 73 -6, application of Slurry Seal at various locations in the City, Phase II had been completed in accord- ance with the City's approved plans and specifications by Anderson Bros., and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Advised that the original contract figure for this work was $18, 192. 24; the final contract figure, based on actual quantities, was $17, 606. 50. Recommended that the project be accepted by the City Council as com- pleted. -9- Nov. 7, 1973 K4 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Morgan that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the work covering the Slurry Seal Program Phase II at various locations in accordance with Specifications No. 73 -6 by Anderson Bros. Engineering, Inc., is hereby accepted as of this date, November 7, 1973. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Reported that bids had been received for landscaping the median island of E1 Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Century Landscape Contractors $ 50,000. Gaudenti & Sons Landscaping Corp. 50,857. California Landscape, Inc. 54,600. Quick Tree & Landscape Co. 54,932. Valley Crest. Landscaping, Inc. 55,0 000. Granada Landscape 57,777. Moulder Bros. 58,247. Recommended that the low bid of Century Landscape Contrac- tors be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Morgan that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California duly advertised for bids for landscaping the median island on E1 Segundo Boulevard in accordance with Specifications No. 73 -8; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Bailey- Sperber, Inc. , dba Century Landscape Contractors, in total amount of $50, 000 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, that the bid of Century Landscape Contractors, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Century Landscape Contractors are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 355'7 -10- Nov. 7, 1973 X 3558 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance relating to fees and the implementation of State procedures for bicycle licens- ing, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10. 72 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BICYCLES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading or Ordinance No. 824 was waived. Thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Ordinance No. 824 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 41051 to 41181 inclusive, totaling $363,458. 26, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 9 & 10 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 812, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman McGill advised that there was a trend towards Fire Departments operating on 8 hour shifts and asked Staff to study the feasibility and economics of such a change for El Segundo and report back to the Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street advised of his concern regarding the proposed Standard Oil Facility on which a hearing had been held before the Planning Commission and that EL Segundo should not act towards Manhattan Beach in this matter as Los Angeles has acted towards E1 Segundo in airport matters. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss matters of personnel and litigation. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. No other business appearing to come before -the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:35 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH APPROVED: C ity 7 ler By IVI 'ay or -11- De ty November 7, 1973