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Moved by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Hutton, to approve the Consent Calendar, except for Nos. 8, 11, 12 and 3. Motion carried with Councilmember Bennett absent due to illness. Item 3 - Bid Mr. Roy Perez said he represented RP Landscape & Irrigation, a local vendor interested in doing business in Colton. He found that the prior contractor was from Anaheim and said the landscape areas have not been well maintained. Noting recent layoffs, RP Landscape & Irrigation, he said, had five openings and could put people to work. He reported his company currently maintained over 170 acres for San Bernardino, including Seccombe Lake, Carousal Mall, City Hall and Mt. View medians. To provide ongoing maintenance, he emphasized that the landscape contractor should have a local office. Councilmember Sandoval requested that Agenda Item 3 be pulled to allow staff input. Mayor Fulp asked about the $15,000 difference between his bid and the lowest bidder. Mr. Perez held that his company's prices were low. He pointed out that since his business is a local business,it would provide good professional service. Assistant to the City Manager Parrish stated that the low bidder's references to other cities, similar to ours, were very good. He indicated that the lowest bidder is located in Pomona and are large r enough and close enough to deliver the services. They would be held accountable to the City. Councilmember Hutton asked why the low bidder held a business license under J&R Landscaping Maintenance, Inc. Mr. Raul Farias said he was in partnership with another person and the partnership had dissolved five years ago. Mr. Arias said he now had a different license and his business had a different name. Motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Hutton, to reject all bids. Councilmember Sanders expressed concern about the areas of neglect. Assistant to City Manager Parrish informed that the City Council can extend the current contract with the contract contractor. City Attorney Biggs said that while it is true there may be a need to reward local business she cautioned there is a need to be careful in the selection/bid process. Councilmember Sandoval said he wanted to be assured that the marketplace had been searched and the best of four responses had been obtained. Assistant to the City Manager Parrish assured that the best selection had been made via the bid process. Motion to reject all bids carried with Councilmember Sanders voting "No" and with Councilmember Bennett absent due to illness. 4 OCT 17 1995