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Colton and the County of San Bernardino. Mr. Jim Burns accepted and thanked Council and acknowledged the positive working relationship with the Electric Utility Department. * Councilmember Beltran presented a Certificate of Recognition to employee Robert T. Buell, Senior Energy Services Specialist and Manager of the Rates, Regulations, and Energy Division in the Electric Utility Department for his contribution in gathering accurate information, preparing, and approving the second issue of the Electric Utility's Annual Report. Accepted by Tom Clark, Electric Utility Director on behalf of Robert Buell. * Mayor Fulp acknowledged students from the Alice Bimey Elementary School, representing the Bimeyville Program, who were in attendance as observers of the City Council Meeting process. Also present were Principal Linda Fabre and Teacher Linda Jones. Bimeyville Mayor Jonathan Tarango introduced the 1996-97 Bimeyville Officers who were present: John Mendoza, City School Manager/Planning Director; Valena Lucero, Police Sargeant; Guadalupe Mata, City Clerk; Alicia Jamerson, Fire Chief; Angelina Torres, City Engineer; Alicia Lugo, City Attorney; Linna Palazuelos and Chris Hernandez, Bankers; and Michael McKey, Chief Conflict Manager. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: Colton Avenue Bike Path Councilmember Beltran introduced Marco Lucero and Abel Lopez, Colton residents, who gave a presentation on a proposed Pedestrian and Bike Path on Colton Avenue. Mr. Lucero explained the vision of the Pedestrian and Bike Path which is a landscaped paved path that follows Colton Avenue approximately two miles from the city limits, from St. Elias Church on the east side of town to the bend on Colton Avenue at 10th Street. Landscape would consist of trees, shrubbery, exercise and rest areas. Mr. Lucero stated the importance and necessity for this project as follows: Proper reuse of the vacated area; beautification of a major entrance to the City; promote pride in the community; provide a safe area for exercise and a safe walking route in the Colton Avenue Corridor. Mr. Lucero also listed potential for business on the comers of Mt. Vernon and Colton Avenue; converting vacant lots to productive sites; and the potential tie-in with the City of San Bernardino to connect this path all the way to the Stampede Stadium. Mr. Lucero requested a Task Force of citizens be created to investigate this project and resolve the following issues: project design, amenities the project should feature, and how project will be funded. Mayor Fulp complimented and encouraged Mr. Lucero to present the idea to the Parks & Recreation Commission. 2 Of ) r IMS