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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: San Bernardino Transit S stem Budget Fiscal Year 1974-75, SB -325 Claim. City Manager Huffaker referred to his memorandum dated November 15, 1974, to Council members regarding the 1974-75 Fiscal Year Budget of the San Bernardino Transit System and the City's Article 8 Claim for SB 325 monies. Mr. Huffaker advised that a Minute Order must be approved by the City Council, allocating the funds to the San Bernardino Transit System for extended public transportation service to the City of Colton. Discussion followed regarding future bus service and the increased costs. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer and unanimously passed, Council approved Minute Order to amend the City's Article 8 Claim for SB 325 funds (SLAG) and allocation of funds for public transportation service (SBTS) . Request Bid Award of Fork Lift for Electric Department. Mr. Huffaker advised that three bids were received for the 6,000 lb. Pneumatic Fork Lift for the Electric Department, and Staff recommends awarding the bid to B. B. Lift Company in the amount of $9,546. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Gonzales and unanimously passed, Council awarded bid to B. B. Lift Company in the amount of $9,546, for a 6,000 lb. Pneumatic Fork Lift for the Electric Department. Request Bid Award of Line Truck for Electric Department. Mr. Huffaker reported that only one bid was received for the digger/derrick line truck from R. 0. Products of Olathe, Kansas, in the amount of $79,114.16. Mr. Huffaker said this amount is higher than the budgeted amount for the truck, however, the delivery of this equipment would not be until August of next year and the additional amount can be budgeted in the 1975-76 fiscal year. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Gonzales and unanimously passed, Council awarded bid to R. 0. Products in the amount of $79,114.16, for the digger/derrick line truck, and approved budgeting $29,000 in the 1975-76 fiscal year budget to supplement amount for purchase of the truck. Request Council Action to dispose of Surplus Vehicles. Mr. Huffaker stated that Staff requests permission to declare certain vehicles as surplus, and to advertise for bids with a minimum bid of $5,000 for each vehicle, which will include a 1950 Seagrave Fire Truck, 1952 Reo Brush Truck, and a 1953 GMC 750 gpm Pumper. On motion of Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Council approved declaring certain Fire Department vehicles as surplus, and authorized Staff to adver- tise for bids, with a minimum bid of $5,000 for each vehicle. Approval of SANBAG Joint Powers Amendment. Mr. Huffaker reiterated information and discussion previously held on the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with SANBAG, which was adopted by the General Assembly on October 30, 1974. Discussion followed among Council members and Staff regarding the Joint Powers Agreement and the amendment thereto. On motion of Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Council approved the Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with SANBAG. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Ordinance No. 1471. City Attorney Hutton introduced Ordinance No. 1471 for second reading, reading it as to number and title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1471 - AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE TRANSACTION AND CARRYING ON OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF COLTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MUNICIPAL REVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLA- TION THEREOF. Councilman Gonzales again stated his opposition to a maximum tax limit as a part of the business license ordinance, and moved that Ordinance No. 1471 be tabled, and second reading of Ordinance No. 1469 be approved. Councilman Hayes seconded the motion. Mayor Huntoon asked for a Roll Call Vote: N O V 1 S1974