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1976 JUL 06 CC MINX-4Z43 E1 Segundo, California July 6, 1976 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Joslyn Center, 339 Sheldon Street, in 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 Mr. Harry H. Weber. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CA LL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held June 15, 1976 having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 887 approving Final Tract Map No. 29638, recommending Council approval of said Map for property located at the corner of Washington Street and Walnut Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution No. 2696, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 29638 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2696 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. State Public Utilities Commission, notice of investigation of the Commission's own planning, construction, operations, practices, aesthetics, and economics of overhead and underground transmission facilities of all electric public utilities in the State of California and notice of hearing to be held. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the notice filed. 3. Southern California Gas Company, notice of proposed rate change and public hearings in t at regard. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the notice filed. 4. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for Person to Person Transfer of n Sale Beer and Wine, Public Premises license for The Keg, 123 Main Street. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the application filed. X 4244 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Harry Cogan, 336 Hillcrest Street, asked if something could be done about the long lapsed time between changes of the traffic signals at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street. City Manager Jones stated that contacts are being made with the manufacturer because the signals do not fulfill the intended design criteria and that staff will furnish a report to the Council in this regard upon comple- tion of the investigation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Van Vranken stated that the application for continued funding of the Portable Digital Access Transceiver System (P -DAT) had been rejected by the California Council on Criminal Justice at the hearing he attended in Sacramento on June 25, 1976. Further stated the Council re- quested that the project be scaled down which the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority is in the process of doing. 2. Bicentennial Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that the dedication oft the bandstand at Library Park on July 3rd was very successful and that the community seemed happy with the performance. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Mayor Balmer asked that Item 4 under the Director of Public Works be discussed at this time to accommodate those in the audience wishing to speak on the subject. Director of Public Works Glickman reported on the surveys taken in response to requests made for better controlled traffic conditions by resi- dents in the area of Walnut Avenue and Washington Street. Recommended that Walnut Avenue be blocked for a trial period to determine the effects this would have on traffic on Walnut and other streets in the area. The following persons spoke regarding the dangerous conditions mainly caused as the result of vehicles using the Hughes Aircraft Company parking lot entrance and exit on Walnut Avenue: Mr. Duane L. Youngbarr, 1417 East Walnut Avenue Mr. Ed. Helvey, 1434 East Walnut Avenue Mrs. Bonnie Harrington, 1503 East Walnut Avenue Mrs. Joyce Correll, 1501 East Walnut Avenue Mr. Dick Smith, 1415 East Walnut Avenue After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the Director of Public Works be authorized to close Walnut Avenue on the west side of Washington Street for a limited period of time and that a report of the results of this action be given to the Council at its regular meeting to be held on August 17, 1976. Motion carried. CITY MANAGER JONES.MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from Northrop Corporation for an extension of permit for six trailers located at 2031 East Mariposa Avenue. Advised that this additional extension would be permissible only if the applicant had on file a building permit for permanent quarters and that application had not been made for said permit. Mr. Jerry Krueger, Northrop Corporation, requested that an exten- sion be granted for two months to allow time to move personnel into perma- nent quarters. -2- July 6, 1976 X 4Z-45 After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the Director of Building Safety shall commence enforcement proceedings for removal of the temporary trailers at 2031 East Mariposa Avenue on September 6, 1976. Motion carried. Councilman Van Vranken suggested that in the future, a responsible executive of the company requesting an extension be given written notification that no further extensions would be granted except in the case where perma- nent quarters are to be built and a valid building permit issued for this purpose. 2. Presented a request from Northrop Corporation for extension of permit for parking on Mariposa Avenue in front of Northrop Corporation for six months to a year. The following representatives from Northrop Corporation requested additional time to relocate personnel. Mr. Doyle Hower Mr. Council Johnson Mr. Robert Mc Gee After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the permit for parking on Mariposa Avenue between Nash and Lairport Streets be extended for sixty days, said permit to expire September 6, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented a recommendation for participation in the second year South Bay Regional Burglary Team Grant Project. Advised that matching funds in amount of $655. 20 would be required, which amount had been bud- geted. Presented a resolution authorizing filing the application for participa- tion in the project for an additional year. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that matching funds in amount of $655. 20 be allocated for participation in the South Bay Regional Burglary Team Project and that Resolution No. 2697, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHOR- IZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BE- HALF OF THE EL SEGUNDO POLICE DEPARTMENT., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2697 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented a resolution permitting the City Council to receive certain criminal history information from the Chief of Police along with the City Manager, Personnel Officer and Director of Finance. Recommended adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2698, entitled: -3- July 6, 1976 X 4246 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO OBTAIN AND DISSEMINATE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION TO CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2688. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2698 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a resolution authorizing participation for an additional year in the Centinela Valley Regional Diversion Project. Advised that match- ing funds in amount of $559. 00 would be required, which amount had been budgeted. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that matching funds in amount of $559. 00 be allocated for participation in the Centinela Valley Regional Diversion Project and that Resolution No. 2699, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTINELA VALLEY REGIONAL DIVERSION PROJECT., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2699 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented the tabulation of bids for nineteen Breathing Apparatus Air Bottles for use by the Fire Department, which bids were as follows: Name Wardlaw Fire Equipment Halprin Supply Company Dickson Safety Products M. S. A. E. D. Ballard Company Amount of Bid $ 1,963.65 $ 2, 194.25 $ 2,265.75 $ 2, 567. 85 $ 2,678.62 Advised that the low bid of Wardlaw Fire Equipment did not meet the City's specifications and, therefore, recommended that the bid of Halprin Supply Company be accepted as the best low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the bid of Wardlaw Fire Equipment be rejected because of not meeting specifications, that the bid of Halprin Supply Company, in total amount of $2, 194. 25 including sales tax, be accepted for 19 air bottles and that purchase order be issued in said amount to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- July 6, 1976 X'4247 7. Presented a proposal from Cal - Surance Associates, Inc., for excess workers' compensation insurance for the 1976 -77 fiscal year. Ad- vised that the cost quoted for the same coverage as last year was $19, 275 which is a considerable increase, but research of the market indicated this to be the best price. Recommended the Council accept the bid of Cal - Surance. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the bid of Cal - Surance Associates, Inc., be accepted for excess insurance coverage of Workers' Compensation in total amount of $19, 275 and that pur- chase order in said amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Presented Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Fred A. Walsh, Inc. , for electrical modifications and relocation of a fire sprinkler control valve at the South Bay Regional Communications Center in the amount of $620.65. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Fred A. Walsh, Inc., in amount of $620. 65 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Presented two change orders to the contract with Ray Wilson Company: Change Order No. 5 covering installation of swinging grille doors in lieu of solid doors in the new police facility in total amount of $529. 00, and Change Order No. 6 providing for erection of an antenna pole on the police facility rather than at the water tower, as originally planned, in order to comply with the Civil Preparedness Agency requirements for on -site installation, amounting to $8, 300. 56. Advised that an application is being filed for an amendment to the grant for full fifty percent participation in the cost of the erection of the antenna pole. Further advised that $4300 was avilable in the fund leaving a balance of $4, 529. 56. Recommended $4, 530 be allocated from the General Fund unappropriated reserve and that the two change orders be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that Change Orders No. 5 and 6 to the contract with Ray Wilson Company, in total amount of $8, 829. 56 be approved, that $4, 530 be allocated from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Orders on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 10. Presented proposals from Ralph Wight Associates for a sound amplifying system for the Council Chamber. Stated that one proposal would reuse most of the present equipment, providing a room tuning equalizer and replacing two wall speakers at an estimated cost of $2, 250. The other pro- posal included installing an entirely new system and purchasing casette type recording equipment, at an estimated cost of $7, 250. Mr. Ralph Sogge explained the proposed system for the Chamber and for the new police facility. -5- July 6, 1976 x 4 248 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the proposal of Ralph Wight Associates for a new sound system for the City Council Chamber be approved and that $5,015 be alloca- ted from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund for this purpose. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. Presented a resolution adjusting salaries and benefits for fiscal year 1976 -77 for employees represented by the Police Association in accor- dance with the Memorandum of Understanding which covers a three -year period. Stated that the resolution implemented only the first year of the Memorandum of Understanding. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that Resolution No. 2700, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A5. 010 OF CHAPTER IA5 OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2700 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 12. Presented a resolution adjusting salaries and benefits for fiscal year 1976 -77 for management and confidential employees not represented by a union. 00. Councilman Van Vranken stated he would like to discuss the provisions of this resolution in executive session. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Resolution No. 2701, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1A2. 010 AND 1A2. 070 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 1A2.145 TO, CHAPTER 1A2 (MANAGE- MENT- CONFIDENTIAL SERIES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2701 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 9:45 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a short recess. At the hour of 9:50 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. City Attorney Allen advised that it would be necessary to approve the additional health and medical insurance for police officer trainees as estab- lished in the Memorandum of Understanding. -6 July 6, 1976 x 4z4 9 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that commencing July 3, 1976, the City shall provide for Police Officer Trainees and the classifications enumerated in Section 1A5. 030 of the El Segundo Administrative Code an additional $10. 96 per month up to a total of $60. 96 per month for health and medical insurance under the existing group plan for the employee and one dependent. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. The City Attorney further requested that Council authorize the pro- visions of Paragraph III of the Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 3, 1976, be referred to the City Attorney's office for investigation and report. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the provisions of subparagraph III of the Salary Benefits and Working Conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding effective July 3, 1976 be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the action or discussion on franchise bonds for Standard Gas Company and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken. 1. City Attorney Allen presented a replacement bond covering Standard Gas Company's franchise for pipeline system in accordance with Ordinance No. 737. Recommended acceptance of the bond and exoneration of the bond it replaces. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain United Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. U80 -51 -20 -172 covering Standard Gas Company's pipeline system, dated April 27, 1976, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby accepted as to surety and sufficiency, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore be and he is hereby authorized to execute said bond on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: -7- July 6, 1976 X4260 RESOLVED, that that certain pipeline system bond No. SL- 707- 32 -61, dated April 15, 1970 with Standard Gas Company as Principal and American Insurance Company as Surety, in the amount of $50, 000q be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, July 6, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, and Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 2. Advised that a duplicate bond had been furnished at the time Standard Gas Company pipeline franchise had been issued. Recommended this bond also be exonerated. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain pipeline system bond No. SL 6205836, dated March 13, 1970 with Standard Gas Company as Principal and American Insurance Company as Surety, in the amount of $50, 000, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, July 6, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 3. Presented a resolution designating the agencies of the City re- quired to prepare Conflict of Interest Codes. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2702, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNA- TING THE AGENCIES OF THE CITY TO PREPARE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE POLITICAL RE- FORM ACT OF 1974 AND DIRECTING THE PREPAR- ATION OF SUCH CODES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2702 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a 3 -year lease agreement with the Santa Fe Railway Company allowing the City to landscape and maintain the embankments on -8- July 6, 1976 X425 the approaches to the grade separation structure recently completed at E1 Segundo and Aviation Boulevards. Stated the agreement included a $1.00 fee per year which had been waived. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form. of Land Lease between The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and the City of E1 Segundo for landscaping purposes, 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 Lease 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 Lease for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that the sanitary sewer lines and certain modifications had been completed by Pascal & Ludwig Engineers in accordance with Specification No. 73 -10 and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Advised that the total contract cost amounted to $241, 952. 00 including the cost of Change Order No. 1. Presented Change Order No. 1 to the contract in total amount of $200. 00 for overlay of existing concrete floor and a time extension of 45 days. Recommended approval of the change order and that the contract be accepted as complete as of May 27, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Change Order No. 1 to Project No. 73 -10 for time extension of 45 days and overlay of existing concrete floor in amount of $200. 00 be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Councilmen None. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that sewer lines and modifications to No. 2 Plant in accordance with Specification No. 73 -10 by Pascal & Ludwig Engineers be accepted as complete as of May 27, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -9- July 6, 1976 x 4 2 S 2 3. Reported that bids had been received for construction of the Imperial Strip sprinkler system, Project, 75 -6, on June 7, 1976, consisting of Item 1 landscaping east of Hillcrest Street to California Street and Item 2 for landscaping west of Hillcrest Street, which bids were as follows: Name Mazon Landscape Company ABC Lawn Sprinkler Co. Allied Sprinkler-, Inc. Acme Sprinkler Company Aka -Tani Landscape Company J & R Sprinkler California Landscape, Inc. Hammer Company, Inc. Item 1 Item 2 $ 4,638 $44,600 $ 7,400 $49,949 $53,900 $58,969 $58,000 $62,950 $42,120 $ 7,680 $49,400 $ 7,800 $ 8,225 $ .4, 000 $ 9,000 $10,950 Advised that the bicycle path planned for construction along Imperial. Highway will have some affect on the landscaping west of Hillcrest Street and, therefore, requested only Item 1 of the bid be considered at this time. Further advised that there were obvious errors in the bidding and presented four alterna- tive actions the Council might take. Recommended that the request by the Mazon Landscape Company for withdrawal of its bid be approved and the second low bid of ABC Lawn Sprinkler Company be accepted fat Item 1 only as the best low bid, City Manager Jones advised that this project had been budgeted from revenue sharing money which cannot be legally used because the bids did not in.- clude Davis /Bacon wage determinations. Suggested that the revenue sharing money be transferred to the Recreation Park Expansion project and a like amount of General Fund money transferred to this project. This action would require an additional $20, 620 for the sprinkler system out of the General Fund. Recommended the Council approve the transfer of funds as stated, with allocation .of $20, 620 from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rue, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised for bids for construction of Imperial Strip Sprinkler System between Imperial Avenue and Imperial Highway in accordance with Specification No. 75 -6; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by the City Council on June 7, 1976; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the low bid of Mazon Landscape Company was improperly bid and that said company had requested withdrawal of said bid; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found it inadvisable at this time to authorize the work called for on Item 2 of said bid; and WHEREAS, the bid for item I from ABC Lawn Sprinkler Company, in total amount of $44, 600, was found to be the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL, SEGUNDO, that the request from Mazon Landscape Company for withdrawal of its bid be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids for Item 2 be rejected and the bid for Item 1 from ABC Lawn Sprinkler Company be accepted as the lowest responsible bid; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the revenue sharing money for this project be transferred to the Recreation Park Expansion Project, that a like amount of General Fund money and an additional $20, 620 from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund be transferred to this landscape project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nilayor 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 -10- July 6, . 1976 X4 2 53 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of ABC Lawn Sprinkler Company, 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 Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the funds be transferred as recommended by the City Manager and that $20, 620 be allocated for the Imperial Avenue Sprinkler System from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney presented the urgency Ordinance No. 907, temporarily fixing the place for holding City Council meetings, for readop- tion, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY FIXING THE PLACE OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND STATING THE REASONS THEREFOR., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 907 was waived. Following a motion by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 907 was readopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 51376 through 51727 and Expense Check Numbers 1059 through 1086, totaling $526, 025. 24, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 30 and 31 and Expense Check Register No. 24, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 874, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -11- July 6, 1976 x 4254 At the hour of 10:20 o'clock P.m., the Council recessed to an Execu- tive Session in the Joslyn Center Lounge Room. At the hour of 10:43 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. City Attorney Allen presented a salary resolution amending the rates and benefits of elective and appointive officers. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2703, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1A1 (ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2703 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn until July 19, 1976 at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p.m. in the Joslyn Center at 339 Sheldon Street, City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10 :45 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -12- July 6, 1976