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Governmental Agencies ; County of San Bernardino Mr. Wang advised that Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 4066, approving an update of the Solid Wast Management Master Plan for the County of San Bernardino, which was formerly approved in August, 1975, by the City of Colton, Resolution No. 3532. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve Resolution No. 4066. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 4066 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING THE REVISED SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Agreements Moffit & Nichols City Manager Trevino reported from his memorandum and referred to a memorandum from Director of Community Services Calvin Wang, recommending the firm of Moffit and Nichols as engineers for design services on the Fogg Street grade separation project. Mr. Trevino advised this project concerns the modification of the existing Fogg (y) Street underpass of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company's main line 7 in the City of Colton, as the present structure is a narrow width underpass of ap- proximately 12 feet vertical clearance and is both inadequate in width and serious- ly deficient in height. Mr. Trevino stated the City requested proposals for the engineering design of the railroad underpass structure as well as the necessary survey and foundation work, and Staff recommends the Fogg Street grade separation project be awarded to Moffit and Nichols for professional engineering design services. Councilman Rehrer questioned whether an environmental impact report was needed on this project prior to awarding the contract to this firm. Director of Community Services Calvin Wang explained that although the E.I.R. was not a part of the professional services contract, Staff itself is preparing a negative declaration on this particular project. Mr. Wang stated that if this is acceptable to the Public Utilities Commission, then an E.I.R. would not be neces- sary. City Attorney Edwards suggested that inasmuch as the City Council does not have a written document before them this evening, the Council may wish to proceed and award Moffit and Nichols the contract for the professional engineering design services on the basis that the Mayor be authorized to sign an appropriate agree- ment which Staff will review prior to the Mayor's signature. Councilwoman Cisneros expressed concern about the awarding of a contract at this time, before any public hearings with the community and the impact this project may have in the neighborhood itself. Mrs. Cisneros stated she has had several calls on this matter, and she is concerned about the costs involved and how much this is going to obligate the City. Mayor Gonzales stated it was his understanding that this project will be presented to the Planning Commission, at which time public hearings will be held and will offer the community the opportunity to participate. Mayor Gonzales further stated this project was discussed several years ago, at which time it was determined the Fogg Street underpass was inadequate and did not meet code requirements, which then created the problem of large diesel trucks running through the Wilson School area and causing an unsafe condition for the residents and school children. Mayor Gonzales said he felt it would not cause any serious impact to approve the City Attorney's recommendation this evening, then refer the matter to the Planning Commis- sion for the public hearing procedures and public input. Councilwoman Garcia stated as she understands it, the contract matter at hand this evening concerns design purposes only, and it would seem appropriate that the City would have to have a design or plan to present to the community at a public hearing for this project. Mr. Wang advised that the contract in question this evening concerns design services only, and after the design work has been completed, this matter would be brought back JAN 6 1981