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After discussion, CM Ramos agreed to allocate the cost of the improvement, in the sum of $9,175, from District 4's CIP Funds. MOTIONNOTE: Motion/second by CM Ramos/Chastain to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-34-01, approving a parkland exchange agreement and joint escrow instructions by and between FHJ general partnership, cutting Edge Supply, Inc. and the City of Colton, and approve waiver of process fees and Park Development Fees in the maximum amount of $13,825; and, approve compensation in the sum of $9,175, to Cutting Edge Supply, allocated from District 4's CIP Funds. Motion carried with CM Sanders absent. UTILITIES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Energy Power Crisis Update: Utility Director Clarke reported on the Governor's address on increasing prices and the attempts to buy the transmission systems in the state and the bankruptcy proceedings filed by PG&E. Anticipating shortfalls, projected by ISO to start in June, Director Clarke described the Department's strategy for load reduction that would require first response from the municipality by switching City facilities to standby generators followed by large industrial customers in a voluntary program. There have been discussions with the Police Chief on a call -out system prior to cut-off. For public information, Director Clarke said there was a plan to use Channel 3, a plan to use system maps and a plan to use direct mailing, radio ads and television spots. �,- At 8:03 P. M., CM Sanders assumed his place at the dais There was a question and answer period on the 10% reduction required to avoid rolling blackout; conservation incentives; warning time and public notice; 10 -minute warning from the state; call - out system, web site use, radio ads every two hours or less to alert the public; the study of a system to handle high-volume of calls; the hazards of using home generators; and the use of sirens. Rejection of all bids for 5MW Power Generation Facility at Wastewater Treatment Plant Utility Director Clarke reported and presented Staff's recommendation to reject the bids that were received and to proceed with another bid package, an expedited bidding procedure, that would allow Staff to evaluate bids for meeting the timeline critical for the utility. A question and answer period followed covering the $5.1 million informal bid from Stewart and Stevenson; $5.4 million estimated total cost of the project; expedite costs, and, incentives to have the facility operational by July 2nd. Harold Hayes, Business Manager for ELC Electric, described the problems faced in submitting ELC Electric's bid. Based on licensing, Mr. Hayes maintained that ELC was the only qualified bidder. After a question and answer period, it was noted that Staff needed to provide clarification why Stewart and Stevenson was included in the process after the fact and why ELC was excluded. City Attorney Carvalho advised that Stewart and Stevenson could be in violation of the Conflict of Interest laws because, as evidenced by the Agenda Report, they were consultants to the City and City Council Mins April 17, 2001 6