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Claims 2 62 Helen De La Cruz versus City of Colton. Recommend denial. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimous vote. Bids City Manager Elliott reported from a memorandum regarding bids received for a new three -axle dump truck for the Street Division, advising that Staff recommends the award of bid be made to Mack Trucks in the amount of $57,900.38. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, approving award of bid for new three -axle dump truck for the Street Division to Mack Trucks in the amount of _. $57,900.38. Unanimous vote. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Proclamation Mayor Pro Tem Cisneros read in full a Proclamation declaring December 1, 1982, as a day of Awareness of Preserving Life, Protecting the Young and Old from the deadly danger of drunk drivers and urging the citizens of Colton to encourage and support the Colton Woman's Club District 21 of the California Federation, Inc., for their contributions towards the betterment of the community. The Proclamation was accepted by Mrs. Evelyn Rehrer, President of the Colton Woman's Club. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Community Development Block Grant Program Mayor Pro Tem Cisneros declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Ramos submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no ob- jections or protests had been received. Planning Director Aguilera reported the purpose of the Public Hearing this evening is to receive citizen input regarding the range of eligible activities and to ad- vise the public of the total amount of funds that may be applied for under the Community Development Block Grant Program. Mr. Aguilera read a list of eligible projects, numbering 12, with Sewer Improvements as the number one item. Mr. Aguilera advised the maximum available grant amount is $500,000, and though the City may receive less than $500,000, it is not possible to receive more. Mr. Aguilera said following this Public Hearing, the City Council will need to make a decision re- garding which project, or projects, the City would like to apply for. Mr. Aguilera continued that Staff has received information regarding these projects which indicates that out of twenty cities, only eight may get funded, and this means that the City's application needs to be extremely competitive. Mr. Aguilera advised that with the help of the County Community Development Department, Staff has come to the conclusion that the best course of action is to concentrate on only one project in order to show impaction and it is felt that a project involving sewer repair and construction would have the best chance of being funded. Mr. Aguilera concluded Staff, therefore, recommends the City Council approve the Sewer Improvements as the project for which funds will be requested from HUD, and if Council concurs, Staff will proceed with the application process. Mayor Pro Tem Cisneros asked if anyone in the audience desired to speak on this matter. -, The following people spoke on the proposed application to HUD for Block Grant Funds stating their project preference as sewer improvements, inasmuch as there are still Colton residents on cess pools, that new sewer systems and upgrading of the City's existing systems are badly needed, and that the City should assist in some way towards the payment of the sewer hook ups as many of the residents will not be able to afford this expenditure: Mr. Chuck Farrell, 205 East N Street, Colton. Mr. Wes Hayden, 279 West Litton St., Colton - felt owners should pay for their hookups. Mrs. Bea Hernandez, 248 East N Street, Colton. Mr. Ray Abril, 330 East N Street, Colton. NOV 6 1982