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4 to the City Council again before any formal bids for construction work would proceed.
<br />Mr. Wang further advised there is a time element involved in order to be eligible for
<br />the grade separation funding, which will pay 80 percent of the total construction
<br />costs or project costs, and there is a deadline for applying for this funding, there-
<br />fore it is most important to get this matter underway as soon as possible.
<br />Mr. Wes Hayden, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated this matter has been
<br />before the public's eye for more than 25 years, the underpass is unsafe and has
<br />created a hazardous condition by rerouting trucks through the Wilson School district,
<br />and he felt it was time that the Council moved on this project.
<br />After additional comments, moved by Mayor Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, _
<br />to award contract to Moffit and Nichols for professional engineering design services
<br />on the Fogg Street grade separation project. Motion carried, with Councilwoman
<br />Cisneros voting NO.
<br />Agreements
<br />Neste, Brudin & Stone
<br />City Manager Trevino reported from his memorandum, and a memorandum from Mr. Wang,
<br />regarding the proposed La Cadena Drive improvement project which will consist of
<br />pavement widening and resurfacing, curb and gutter installation, sanitary sewer
<br />extension and storm drain facilities.
<br />Mr. Trevino stated that Staff recommends that the firm of Neste, Brudin & Stone
<br />be awarded the contract for professional engineering services on the La Cadena
<br />Drive improvement project.
<br />Councilman Hayes asked if there were funds budgeted for this project.
<br />Mr. Trevino stated that Gas Tax funds would be used for this project.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving and authorizing
<br />award of contract to Neste, Brudin & Stone for professional engineering services on
<br />the La Cadena Drive improvement project. Unanimous vote.
<br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Legal Files
<br />Condemnation Proceedings
<br />City Attorney Edwards reviewed his memorandum regarding condemnation proceedings
<br />against Southern California Edison Company to acquire Edison facilities at Bluffs
<br />Restaurant and vicinity on Washington Street, east of the freeway. Mr. Edwards
<br />advised that both Edison and City Staff are of the opinion that $43,950 is due
<br />Edison as fair compensation for the items being acquired by the City.
<br />Mr. Edwards discussed the Stipulation of Facts and as to Value, Case No. 198 827,
<br />relating to the condemnation proceedings and two agreements between Edison and
<br />the City, one adjusting payment for equipment changes, and the other relating to
<br />sales tax liability. Mr.Edwards stated in his opinion, the three documents are
<br />reasonable and, if the Council agrees, a motion to authorize their signing would
<br />be appropriate.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve and authorize
<br />signing of Agreements between Southern California Edison Company and City of Colton
<br />relating to condemnation proceedings as outlined by the City Attorney. Unanimous vote.
<br />ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
<br />Parade Permits
<br />Recreation
<br />Mr. Abraham Sanchez, representing the Colton Youth Recreation Group, presented the
<br />Mayor and Council Members with a written report requesting permission to conduct
<br />a Low and Slow Bike Review on Saturday, January 17, 1981, at 1:00 p. m.
<br />Police Chief Phil Elliott stated, after brief discussion with Mr. Sanchez, that the
<br />group is requesting a parade permit and use of the parks, and if Council desires to
<br />approve the request, subject to ratification by the Chief of Police, he would be
<br />happy to work out the details with Mr. Sanchez and the Youth Group.
<br />Moved by Mayor Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving Parade Permit and
<br />use of Parks, subject to ratification by the Chief of Police, as requested by the
<br />Colton Youth Recreation Group for the Low and Slow Bike Review, Saturday, January 17,
<br />1981, at 1:00 p. m. Unanimous vote.
<br />JAN 6 1981
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