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1975 APR 15 CC MINX 3935 El Segundo, California April 15, 1975 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 Mrs. Eunice Creason of the First Church of Christ Scientist. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 1, 1975 having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor introduced the new editor of the El Segundo Herald, Ms. Robin Stroll, and welcomed her to the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. At the hour of 7:15 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a recess so that the Council could act as the Board of Examiners and Appeals in the matter of the continued hearing on the appeal of Mr. Fred Brown from the abatement of two apartment units at 216 East Imperial Avenue. The following Board members responded to roll call: Trustees Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and President Balmer. President Balmer inquired if Mr. Fred Brown was in at- tendance, to which there was no response. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish advised that Mr. Brown had stated he would not pursue his request for variance and would eliminate the illegal apartments so as to conform to the Build- ing Code. The President inquired if anyone wished to speak regarding this matter. There being no response, the President declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Trustee Nagel, seconded by Trustee Van Vranken, that the appeal of Mr. Fred Brown be over- ruled and disapproved. Motion carried. No further business to be heard before this Board, motion was made by Trustee Stephens, seconded by Trustee Van Vranken and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. At the hour of 7:25 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the vacation and abandonment of a portion of Rosecrans Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if - proper X 3936 notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of publication, posting and mailing were in the City Clerk's file. The Mayor stated that these records would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that the abandonment of the right of way on Rosecrans Avenue resulted from revisions to Con- tinental Development Corporation's Precise Plan No. 3 -73 which deleted the requirement for the deceleration lane at Nash Street. Advised that this vacation had been determined as being categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act regulations and that a Notice of Exemption had been filed. Recommended proceeding with the vacation and abandonment of this portion of Rosecrans Avenue. Councilman Stephens advised that due to possible conflict of interest he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak re- garding the vacation proceedings. There being no reply, the Mayor de- clared the public hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2617, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF ROSECRANS AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESO- LUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2615, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Stephens. Public Works Director Glickman introduced a member of his Staff Renaldo Bruno and his son Leslie who was attending the Council meeting as a school project. 3. Mayor Balmer stated that due to the fact that he was employed by Standard Oil Company, which was a large user of water in the City, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in the matter of the City's Water System requirements. Public Works Director stated that Staff was of the opinion that there was justification for construction of the first phase of the water supply improvements and recommended commencement as soon as possible. Also reported that there is a possibility that rates for water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District may be changed before July 1, 1975 and, therefore, suggested delaying approval of the water rate structure. Requested authorization to solicit proposals for the first phase of the design of the 6- million gallon reservoir. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Staff be authorized to obtain proposals for the design of the 6- million gallon tank in accordance with the Capital Improvement Program. Motion carried by the following vote: -2- April 15, 1975 X 393'7 Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, and Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. City Manager Jones explained that an annual franchise fee of $50,000 is charged the Water Account and placed in the City's General Fund. Recommended that the Council waive the fee for this year, al- lowing the money to remain in the Water Account. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the transfer of the franchise fee from the Water Account to the General Account in the amount of $50,000 be cancelled. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen and Mayor Noes: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken Balmer; Rockhold and Stephens; 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. Senator Alan Robbins, enclosing Senate Bill No. 8 pro- viding for election of the Board--oT Board--o Directors of the Rapid Transit District. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold and unanimously carried that Senator Robbins' letter be received and filed. 2. Cit of Redondo Beach Resolution supporting League of California Cities alternative—To imp ementation strategies in the South Coast Regional Coastal Commission's Powers, Funding and Government Element. Ordered filed. 3. South Bay Cities Association request to reconfirm two delegates to t e ssociation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that Mayor Balmer be named delegate and Councilman Van Vranken as the alternate delegate. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported on the status of SB -275, the Collective Bargaining Act for Public Employment, stating that the staff of the League of California Cities had advised that Senator Dills had agreed to amend out certain objectionable articles pertaining to the right to strike and binding arbitration. Stated that the League and indi- vidual cities had worked very hard opposing this bill, which seems to have had some results. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the Final Evaluation Report on the Xerox Data Processing operations in the Finance Department and Police Department as prepared by the Jacquard Systems. Mr. Chris Pursell of Jacquard Systems gave a brief evaluation of the Data Processing operations, stating the system was cost effective to the City and answered Council's questions regarding the system. Police Chief Johnson spoke regarding further requirements in order to make the system more effective in Police work. -3- April 15, 1975 X 3938 Mr. William Engel of Xerox Corporation spoke of problems encountered in this pilot system and that more coordination and ex- perience were necessary for a more effective system in the Police Department. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74 -53 for pipe and fittings for the Water Division, Item A, 2" Galvanized Pipe, Item B, 1z Bushings, and Item C, 14" Bushings, which bids were as follows: Name Howard Supply Co. Hansons Pipe & Supply Co. Penn Pipe & Supply Co. Familian Pipe & Supply Co. Kennan Pipe & Supply Co. Recommended acceptance of the low bid for each item. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the low bid of Howard Supply Company for Item A in the total amount of $721.22 including sales tax; and the low bid of Hansons Pipe and Supply Company for Items B and C in the total amount of $27.22 including sales tax, be accepted and that purchase orders in said amounts be issued to said companies. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74-51 for folding chairs for the Recreation Division, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid School Days Equipment Co. $ 760.02 Hertz Furniture Systems Co. 1,064.66 Sanders Office Supply 1,469.16 Alternate 734.58 Advised that the bids of School Days Equipment Company and Sanders Office Supply did not meet specifications and, therefore, recom- mended that the bid of Hertz Furniture Systems Company be accepted as the lowest best bid. Also recommended that 73 chairs be purchased rather than the 60 on which the bids were based, totaling $1, 295. 34 includ- ing sales tax. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bids of School Days Equipment Company and Sanders Office Supply be rejected as not meeting the City's specifications and that the bid of Hertz Furniture Systems Company be accepted for 73 chairs in the total amount of $1, 295. 34 including sales tax and that a pur- chase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74 -52 for various high- way signs for the Street Division, which bids were as follows: Name Zumar Industries Safeway Sign Company Western Highway Products Co. Amount of Bid $ 1,508.38 1,520.68 1,765.64 Recommended acceptance of the low bid for each item: Stop Signs to Western Highway Products Company at $340.26 and balance of the items to Safeway Sign Company at $1, 069.12. Advised that Zumar Industries bid was based on all or nothing basis, and therefore, was not acceptable on the split -bid basis. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the bid of Zumar Industries be disqualified; that the bid of Western Highway Products Company in total amount of $340.26 including tax for Stop Signs; and the bid of Safeway Sign Company for the -4- April 15, 1975 Amount of Bid Item A item B Item C $680.40 $18.96 $16.32 705.60 13.92 11.76 705.60 14.88 12.72 875.70 17.04 14.64 825.30 23.76 20.64 Recommended acceptance of the low bid for each item. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the low bid of Howard Supply Company for Item A in the total amount of $721.22 including sales tax; and the low bid of Hansons Pipe and Supply Company for Items B and C in the total amount of $27.22 including sales tax, be accepted and that purchase orders in said amounts be issued to said companies. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74-51 for folding chairs for the Recreation Division, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid School Days Equipment Co. $ 760.02 Hertz Furniture Systems Co. 1,064.66 Sanders Office Supply 1,469.16 Alternate 734.58 Advised that the bids of School Days Equipment Company and Sanders Office Supply did not meet specifications and, therefore, recom- mended that the bid of Hertz Furniture Systems Company be accepted as the lowest best bid. Also recommended that 73 chairs be purchased rather than the 60 on which the bids were based, totaling $1, 295. 34 includ- ing sales tax. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bids of School Days Equipment Company and Sanders Office Supply be rejected as not meeting the City's specifications and that the bid of Hertz Furniture Systems Company be accepted for 73 chairs in the total amount of $1, 295. 34 including sales tax and that a pur- chase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74 -52 for various high- way signs for the Street Division, which bids were as follows: Name Zumar Industries Safeway Sign Company Western Highway Products Co. Amount of Bid $ 1,508.38 1,520.68 1,765.64 Recommended acceptance of the low bid for each item: Stop Signs to Western Highway Products Company at $340.26 and balance of the items to Safeway Sign Company at $1, 069.12. Advised that Zumar Industries bid was based on all or nothing basis, and therefore, was not acceptable on the split -bid basis. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the bid of Zumar Industries be disqualified; that the bid of Western Highway Products Company in total amount of $340.26 including tax for Stop Signs; and the bid of Safeway Sign Company for the -4- April 15, 1975 X 3939 balance of the items on bid No. 74 -52 in total amount of $1, 069. 12, includ- ing tax, be accepted as the lowest best bids and that purchase orders be issued to said companies in said amounts. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Reported that Legislative changes in the Public Employees' Retirement System had increased benefits which would affect employees already retired and that two resolutions of intention had been prepared authorizing a 5% increase in cost of living, one applying to persons re- tired between January 1, 1971 and July 1, 1971 and the other covering persons retired prior to December 31, 1970. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2618, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2619, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented a recommendation from the Police Department for purchase of protective body armor for police officers performing under hazardous conditions. Advised that sufficieint funds were in the Professional and Technical Services Account and recommended approval to transfer the amount of $3, 620. 68 from this account for the purchase of 42 sets of protective body armor. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, .Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Advised that the funds under the Traffic Safety Grant had expired and it was Staff's desire to continue this program. Presented an evaluation report of the program from Chief of Police Johnson. Advised -5- April 15, 1975 X 3940 that to continue the Traffic Section on a permanent basis would require adding $16, 921 to the Budget. Presented three alternatives for the Coun- cil's consideration: 1. Make the Traffic Section permanent and add $16, 921 to the Budget for this purpose. 2. Disapprove the Traffic Section, terminate the Clerk Typist and reassign the Traffic Sergeant and Traffic Investigator to other police duties. This would return the supervision of the four Motor Officers and two Cadets assigned to traffic enforcement to the Patrol Division Supervisor. 3. Disapprove the Traffic Section, terminate two Desk Clerks, a Clerk Typist, and return the Police Sergeant and Traffic Investigator to desk duties. Recommended Alternative No. 1 so that the Traffic Section may be made a permanent function of the Police Department. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this matter be included in the normal Budgetary requests and that no action be taken at this time. On roll call, said motion failed to carry. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the aforementioned Alternative No. 2 be adopted to curtail expenses by a reduction in force of the Police Depart- ment by oneTypist Clerk and one Police Sergeant and to increase the force of the Police Department by one Police Officer. After discussion between Staff and the Council, motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Stephens and Van Vranken; Councilmen None. 8. Presented a request to conduct a promotional examination for the position of Fire Captain on April 28, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 9. Presented a resolution consolidating all existing salary resolutions which had been adopted this fiscal year in a format to become a part of the Administrative Code. Advised that the concept of the position of Administrative Assistant to the City Manager had been changed and therefore, the classification had been changed from Range 11 to Range 1 of the Management and Confidential Salary Scale. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution 2620, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. April 15, 1975 X 3941 10, Presented recommendation to employ the firm of Earth Information Services, a division of McDonnell Douglas Corporation, to prepare the Noise Element of the General Plan for the City. Councilman Nagel stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Building Safety Director Dalgleish introduced the City's Housing and Environmental Control Inspector, Jack McElroy, who had prepared the Staff report and stated that four bid proposals had been reviewed. Recommended the bid of McDonnell Douglas Earth Information Services be accepted. Mr. E. T. Otto of McDonnell Douglas explained the scope of the services to be provided and answered Council's questions. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the bid of McDonnell Douglas Earth Information Services be accepted in total amount of $7, 900 and that said amount be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserves of the General Fund for this purpose. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Nagel. 11. Advised that the original agreement with the County of Los Angeles, adopted on February 18, 1975 for a Senior Citizens' Information and Referral Center, had been unacceptable to the State and, therefore, a new agreement had been drawn up in acceptable form. Advised further that the contract had been approved as to form by the City Attorney. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Social Services for Elderly Persons Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and 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 of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that a Summons and Complaint for personal damages had been received from Philip H. Smith against the City of El Segundo in the matter of an accident on the beach bicycle path in June, 1974, and that said Complaint had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. -7- April 15, 1975 X 3942 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the action of the City Clerk in referring said Complaint for Damages to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 2. Presented a claim against the City from Mr. Roy J. Lundgren for cleaning sewer line at 745 Virginia Street, stating that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that said claim be rejected and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 3. Presented a claim against the City from Mrs. Shirley Cantero for personal injuries, stated that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that said claim be rejected and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an ordinance amending the subdivision provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code bringing it into conformance with State law requirements. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission and that after a public hearing had been held before that Body, recommendations be presented to the Council for approval. Motion carried. 2. Presented a recommendation from Draper, Adams and Huntington, attorneys in the matter of water meters litigation, that the City execute the release and settlement of the litigation. Presented a resolution to this effect. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2621, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A RELEASE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE RELEASE AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE DELIVERY THEREOF., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for construction of the automatic sprinkler system at Library Park on April 7, 1975, as follows: Name Amount of Bid George Prange dba A. B. C. Lawn Sprinkler Co. $ 12,700. B & W Sprinkler Co. 12,802. Schmidlin Bros., Inc. 14,843. Allied Sprinkler Co. 15,900. Park View Landscape & Sprinkler Co. 16,160. California Landscaping 17, 800. Aka -Tani Landscaping 18,200. Lesco Sprinkler Co. 18,784. -8- April 15, 1975 X Recommended that the low bid of A. B. C. Lawn Sprinkler Company ne accepted. Motion -,vas made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the followinj resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids for construction of the automatic sprinkler system at Library Park in accordance with Spec- ification No. 75 -2; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on April 7, 1975; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of George Prange in total amount of $12, 700 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of George Prange, 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 George Prange, dba A. B. C. Lawn Sprinkler Company are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return t:ie bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that bids had been received on April 7, 1975 for the furnishing and application of Slurry Seal c,n streets which had not been treated in the past two years, as follows: 1\T am Amount of Bid Flex Paving & Engineering, Inc. $ 38, 141.84 Ted R. Jenkins Co., Inc. 39, 388. 60 Anderson Bros. Engineering, Inc. 42, 937. 60 Asphalt Coating Co. 44, 504. 94 Pavement Coatings, Co. 45, 984.75 Chamber -Mix Concrete, Inc. 47, 530.19 Recommended that the low bid of Flex Paving & Engineering, Inc. be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised for bids for furnishing and application of Slurry Seal on various streets in accordance with Specification No. 74 -7; and 3943 -9- April 15, 1975 WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on April 7, 1975; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Flex Paving & Engineering Inc., in total amount of $38, 141. 84, was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Flex Paving & Engineeri_g, Inc. , 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 Flex Paving & Engineering, Ir. , , are her. ',y rejected and the City Clerk is hereby auth- or t Zed and instructed to return the bid bonds to all unsuccess- ful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and IVtayor Balmer, No_ -s: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Advised that the fiends in the Special Departmental Supplies Account --.F the Water Division had been dep'.--ted and it had been estimated teat $7, 000 would be necessary for supplies for the remainder of this fiscal year. Recommended this amount be transferred from the Assess - rnent Charges Account, which had been established in case the water well N,i s placed in service this year. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, $7, 000 be transferred from the Assessment Charges Account to r.' Spz:�:.ial Departmental Supplies Account of the Water Operation and Maintenance Account. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance limiting the use of trio Beach Bicycle Path, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING THERETO SEC - TION 13.08. 115 RELATING TO BEACH BICYCLE PATH., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 869 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman iVa ;el, seconded by Mayor Balmer, Ordinance No. 869 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -10- April 15, 1975 X 3945 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Warrant Numbers 46612 to 46880 inclusive, totaling $321, 092. 62, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been,pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 23, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated that the purposes of governmentshould be discussed in regard to its role of protecting the people from pollution, including noise. Stated that the kinds of aircraft using the Los Angeles International Airport would not be restricted unless the cities force the issue. At the hour of 10:05 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session. At the hour of 10:20 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 ses- sion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:25 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. burrowes, City Clerk APPROVED: By Deputy C/ 206emnt - ok_/rl I E. L. Balmer, Mayor -11- April 15, 1975