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15 Mr. Drews concluded that the Utilities Commission, at a meeting held January 5, 1981, concurred with Staff's recommendation. After additional discussion among Council Members and Staff, moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, approving Staff's recommendation with re- gard to an interim electric rate increase as outlined. Unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Purchasing Division Ord. No. 1596 City Attorney Edwards reported that previously the City's purchasing ordinance required noticed bids for purchases of supplies, services and equipment of es- timated value over $5,000, however, in May of last year, Ordinance No. 1584 was adopted raising that value to $10,000. Mr. Edwards stated that Ordinance No. 1596 would lower that value back to $5,000, if Council concurs. City Attorney Edwards then introduced Ordinance No. 1596 for First Reading, read- ing it as to number and title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1596 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, AMEND - (First Reading ING ORDINANCE NOS. 1080 AND 1231, AND CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE COLTON (v MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR A PURCHASING AND SALES SYSTEM. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to pass First Reading and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 1596. Unanimous vote. Q Legal Personnel City Attorney Edwards advised that Lynn Clark has signed the necessary documents to settle his suit against the City for the sum of $7,500, and to accomplish the settle- ment, motion action from the City Council authorizing payment is recommended. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, approving and authoriz- ing payment of $7,500, settlement of Lynn Clark suit, as outlined by Staff. Unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Ted David, 1210 Rancho Avenue, read a letter dated January 10, 1978, which had been submitted to Mr. Earl Young of the Community Services Department, relating to a serious water and drainage problem on his property. Mr. David also referred to a Police Report citing the flooded condition and damage to his property. Mr. Calvin Wang, Director of Community Services, stated that he had just been made aware of this problem and he would have to check into the matter before reporting to the City Council on the possible solutions. Telephone Service Councilman Hayes reported that Mr. Dan Schnore, of Pacific Telephone, has indicated there will be a telephone collections office for payment of bills in Colton in the near future. Personnel Mr. Wes Hayden, 279 Litton Avenue, commended the City Council on the proposed con- tract for the City Manager's position. Mr. Hayden stated this is something that should have been accomplished a long time ago and it should help to bring stability and progress to the City. Mr. Hayden said he would like to see the City Manager move into the City of Colton to share in the common cause of the community. Street Maintenance Mr. Frank Smith, 270 West "F" Street, complained about the condition of 6th Street, stating the City had patched a few of the holes, however, the street was still in very poor condition. Mr. Calvin Wang read a memorandum regarding the repairs that had been made to 6th Street, and also suggested that this street be included as a part of the forthcom- ing street improvement projects of target areas. FEB 3 1981