1974 REG MTG MIN SEP 3 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

COUNCIL - MEET INC'—_ September 3, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Huntoon presiding. Mayor Huntoon led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was offered by the Reverend T. Arthur Smith of the Colton First Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Council members present were Hayes, Spragins, Gonzales, and Mayor Huntoon. Also present were City Manager Huffaker, City Attorney Hutton and City Clerk Ramos. Absent was Councilman Rehrer. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, the Consent Calendar was approved as follows: 1. Approval of Minutes - Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 19, Regular Meeting of August 27, 1974, as on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of Warrants - Nos. 9669 through 9818 and Nos. 13924 through 14196 (August 30) inclusive, as recommended by Director of Finance. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Huntoon noted that the Council feels the hard efforts of the Chamber of Commerce and Mrs. Lidia Cordero in hosting the Miss America Softball Tournament, were without doubt a real success and an asset for the City of Colton. CORRESPONDENCE City of San Bernardino Mayor W. R. "Bob" Holcomb i City Manager Huffaker reported the City had received a letter from San Bernardino Mayor W. R. "Bob" Holcomb, asking if we would possibly reconsider and become a part of the San Bernardino Transit System. Mr. Huffaker stated that Mayor Holcomb had written the letter on behalf of Mayor Craig of Rialto, Mayor Cummings of Redlands, Mayor Horzen of Fontana and himself. City Manager Huffaker stated the question now is the same as was presented some time back, does the City of Colton wish to be a member of the Joint Powers. Mr. Huffaker stated the advantage to the City would be that Colton would have a vocal voting voice as a member and the disadvantage would be in the event the joint powers incurred a liability, the City of Colton would also be responsible for the liability. City Manager Huffaker reported that he had been assured as recently as last Friday, that whether or not the City elects to join in the joint powers authority, we would still receive the same service that we presently have, that is, if the city desires to maintain the same service. Mr. Huffaker stated the Agreement is not before the City Council at this time, however, if Council desires, the Agreement could be reviewed at a future meeting. Councilman Gonzales stated he would like to see the City join in and participate in order that we would have a direct voice. Councilman Gonzales moved to reconsider the San Bernardino Transit Agreement for Joint Powers at the next regular meeting. Council members asked if they understood the motion correctly, that Council would review the agreement at the next meeting and not necessarily accept or deny it. Councilman Gonzales agreed with the interpretation. Councilwoman Spragins asked what. would be the advantage of entering into the joint powers agreement. Councilman Gonzales stated the City of Colton would be a voting member and this would enable Colton to say in what direction the transit system should go. City Manager Huffaker reported that this is the first time the cities have formed a transit authority, the City of Colton does contribute the highest amount, by joining the city would have a direct vote on all policy items. Mayor Huntoon suggested that because the City would also be responsible for any liability arising should it join the transit authority, he would like to have City Attorney Hutton research the agreement more than what we have done so far. Councilman Hayes seconded Councilman Gonzales' motion and motion carried unanimously. 16 -ft More S E ► 1974