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8(),City Manager Trevino replied that Councilman Rehrer knows quite well the answer to that, if a man goes out and puts in Staff time with an architect and he's authorized a set of plans, and if he is rejected, obviously we are under moral obligation to pay. Mr. Trevino continued that if the Council goes ahead and authorizes Mr. King to proceed and make that expenditure, and if he is rejected, it would seem, morally, the City would recommend payment. Mr. Trevino stated that at least the City is not asking a man to go out and put in time and effort and have a set of plans drawn without some sort payment if he is rejected. Mr. Trevino concluded that should Mr. King's proposal be rejected, he would be paid, and the City would then deal with the next bidder, that is certainly the way it is done. Councilman Rehrer stated that the Council should know all of these things before entering into any negotiations. Moved by Mayor Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to approve Staff's recom- mendation with regard to proposed Library building. Councilwoman Cisneros stated that before the voting on the motion, she would like to make some comments. Mrs. Cisneros stated she has heard at least twenty questions here this evening that have not been answered, and the most important thing here is that the City Council has the responsibility of the taxpayer's money, and the Council Members are supposed to be responsible people, looking at what is the best for the people of the community, and what is the most we can get for our tax dollar for the City of Colton. Mrs. Cisneros continued that Councilman Rehrer's question was not answered, and she believes that the City has never gone into negotiations without knowing how much the cost will be or what the City will be getting for their money. Mrs. Cisneros said she cannot see why there should be any hurry, this is a big project and the City should take its time, because this is going to cost the City a great deal of money. Mrs. Cisneros stated in talking about proposals, this is the very first time that she has seen the proposal presented by Mr. King, and she did not like the idea of having to vote on something that she has seen for the first time. Mrs. Cisneros said the Council should have been afforded the opportunity of reviewing other pro- posals as well, which is what she had asked at a previous meeting. Councilwoman Cisneros concluded the Council has a responsibility to the taxpayers because they are the ones that will have to pay for it. After additional discussion, Mayor Gonzales asked for a Roll Call Vote on the motion as made: AYES: Three; Hayes, Garcia, Gonzales. NOES: Two; Cisneros, Rehrer. ABSENT: None. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: City Properties City Attorney Edwards advised that previously the Council authorized the sale of excess property owned by the City in the vicinity of Mt. Vernon and Mill, general- ly referred to as "the Hotwell property", and that transaction is now ready to be completed. Mr. Edwards continued in the transaction, the City is acquiring a new easement from the property being retained exiting on Mt. Vernon Avenue, and direc- tion has been given to the title company to issue a policy of title insurance in favor of the City, insuring the City's title to that easement. Mr. Edwards stated the City previously acquired an easement from the property exit- ing on Mill Street; after the close of the transaction, that easement will no longer be needed, and it is proposed that easement be released. Mr. Edwards concluded Staff recommends to proceed with the sale and, if the Council concurs, the following action is suggested: 1. 2. 3. JUL 2 11981 Authorize execution of a quit claim deed to release the existing easement of the City exiting on Mill Street. Authorize acceptance of the deed to the City granting the new easement exit- ing on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Reaffirm the authority previously granted to complete the sale.