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

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430 OF SECURITY DEPOSITS, seconded by Councilman Bury. In reply to questions as to qualifications and reputation of this contractor, Director of Public Works reported they had been checked out favorably. Councilman Bury asked, in view of the fact that bid is so much lower than Engineer's estimate, if surplus funds could be invested in some type of sign- ing in the downtown district to indicate what is being done, the time schedule, and benefits to be derived. He also felt this would help downtown merchants to plan sales to better advantage. City Manager advised he would check this suggestion and report back. (Memo 3/5/68) Motion carried on roll call vote. REPORT OF BID OPENING, Gasoline for City's requirements, March 1, 1968 -February 28, 1969. The following bids were received: Favored Regular Premium Nation Clause Atlantic Richfield.1925 .2125 No Exception Texaco, Inc. .1934 .2154 Exception Shell Oil Co. .1958 .2185 No Exception Phillips Petroleum .1905 .225 ff Union Oil Co. .21 .235 Exception Standard Oil Co. - no bid Staff recommended acceptance of the low bid of Richfield Oil Company. City Manager's report to Council advised Richfield is the City's present gasoline supplier, as well as the supplier for San Mateo County, and under the Favored Nation Clause City is presently purchasing gasoline at the same rate received by the County, which is less than our contract price and it was assumed this advantageous rate would continue until June0th when County again received ti RESOLUTION NO. 5629 awarding bid to bids for their gasoline requirements. Motion carried on roll call vote./Richfield. Councilman Bury moved to introduce Ordinance appropriating $17,745 from unappro- priated balance of Off -Street Parking Funds to provide for purchase of park- ing meters; and, authorizing purchase of said parking meters without public bid, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Staff report advised 325 meter head units would be required to replace the remaining old on -street meter heads. Park -O -Meter had advised of a raise in prices to be made for the first time in 20 years whereby cost would be $66 each instead of $52. New meters were needed to replace badly worn ones and Staff recommended funds be appropriated and Council waive the formal bidding procedure in order same type of meters may be purchased for City's use. Motion carried. Appeal of J. E. HUBER from the decision of the Department of Public Works concern- ing street standards in his four -lot subdivision (645 East View Way) presented for consideration. Planning Director advised that certain duties are dele- gated by Planning Commission to the Subdivision Committee for investigation and recommendation. Subdivision Committee had reviewed and approved this subdivision, subject to certain conditions, one of which being improvement of NA4 4 •68