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Motion by CM Cook, seconded by CM Grimsby to accept and approve the Consent Calendar and the balance of the agenda, EXCEPT for Agenda Items Nos. 4, 7, 12 and 16, carried upon unanimous vote. ITEM 7 - Temporary S= Signs Discussion had on the poor night visibility of the intersection at Pepper and Randall Streets, and community concerns for the stop signs at the Jehue Middle School and the Garcia School. CM/Public Works Director Hutton informed of the corporate limit between the City of San Bernardino on the North and the City of Colton on the South Side. He stated the City's request included red flashing lights that would be placed on top of the stop signs, plus advanced stop signs. He reported that the City of San Bernardino Traffic Engineer had reviewed the request and the Council Meeting would take place next week. City Engineer Tim Wilson reported. ITEM 12 - Reduction of Sewer Connection Fees CM Sanders proposed to waive the fees in total. Utility Director Clarke declared it was Staff's recommendation to approve the leagues' request. The commission reviewed and voted unanimously to waive the fee. Staff was directed to make- the necessary, -changes-.- The City Attorney was requested to review if on fee waiver reductions, by existing ordinance, if those requesting the reduction had to be the property owners or tenants. There was mention of the Joint Use Facility Agreement. MOTION/VOTE: After discussion motion/second by CM Hutton/Chastain to approve Agenda Items Nos. 7, 12 and 16. ITEM 16 - Water Bond Structuring City Treasurer Mike Williams reviewed the agenda report. It was his recommendation that the City Council approve the following firms as members of the financing team: (1) Best, Best & Krieger as Bond Counsel, (2) Nossaman, Guthner, Knox and Elliott as Disclosure Counsel, and, (3) Stone and Youngberg as Financial Advisor. Further, he strongly suggested that the City proceed to do a competitive bond sale. Brief discussion followed. MOTION/VOTE: Motion by CM Cook, seconded by CM Bennett, to amend the original motion to include the City Treasurer's recommendations carried with no objection. The primary motion to approve Items Nos. 7, 12 and 16, carried upon unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR (2) Minutes - Approved Minutes for the Regular Meeting held August 18, 1998, on file in the Office of the City Clerk. (3) Warrants - Approved Payable Warrants Register, #16278 to #16473, dated 5/19/98, Totaling $1,062.224.37; Payable Warrants Register, #16969 to #17140, dated 6/11/98, Totaling $743,448.87; Payable Warrants Register, #17141 to #17362, dated 6/18/98, Totaling $1,051,015.02; Payable Warrants Register, #17363 to #17537, dated 6/25198, Totaling $867,910.74; Payable Warrants Register, #17538 to #17617, dated 6/30/98, Council Mins Sep. 1, 1998 4