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ORDINANCE NO.
<br />1479 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRI-
<br />(First Reading) CAL INSTALLATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF COLTON: ADOPTING THE UNIFORM WIRING CODE, 1975 EDITION,
<br />FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING PERSONAL INJURY AND FIRE HAZARD FROM ELECTRICAL CAUSES: PROVIDING
<br />FOR RELATED MATTERS: AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1417.
<br />TAXES
<br />Property, 1975-76
<br />Mr. Huffaker read his memorandum dated August 19, 1975, with regard to setting the property tax rates for 1975-76,
<br />which will be $1.72 (basic) and $1.5735 (annexes), and requested approval of first reading of the usual ordinances
<br />for this purpose, with second reading and adoption of the ordinances before the September 1, 1975 deadline.
<br />Mr. Huffaker advised the tax rate for the City of Colton has been $1.82 since 1969-70, and he feels the Council
<br />members and Staff should be congratulated on their efforts and success in reducing the property tax rates for 1975-
<br />76 by ten cents.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins, to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1480 and
<br />waive further reading. Vote was unanimous.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 1480 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
<br />(First Reading) OF TAXES FOR MUNICIPAL USES TO BE LEVIED AND COLLECTED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1481..and
<br />waive further reading. Vote was unanimous.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 1481 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON FIXING THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE
<br />(First Reading) RAISED BY TAXATION TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF COLTON YOR THE CURRENT
<br />YEAR OF 1975-76.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins, to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1482
<br />and waive further reading. Vote was unanimous.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 1482 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, FIXING THE 1975-76 TAX RATE FOR THE
<br />(First Reading) CITY OF COLTON.
<br />AGREEMENTS
<br />Umpires Services
<br />Mr. Huffaker referred to h 9- etnorandum dated August 19, 1975, requesting the"City Council give authority to the
<br />Recreation Director to enter into agreements with independent contractors serving as ballgame umpires, establish-
<br />ing the rate of $7 per game to be paid for umpiring services. Mr. Huffaker said Staff is requesting minute action
<br />from the Council on this matter.
<br />City Attorney Hutton suggested that the Council pass a resolution indicating these provisions and approving the
<br />agreement.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve Resolution No. 3533. Unanimous vote.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 3533 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY,.CQ.UNCIL,OF THE CITY OF COLTON AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT.
<br />PARADES
<br />Mexican Fiestas
<br />Police Chief Phil Elliott requested clarification from the City Council with regard to the parade to be held on
<br />Sunday, September 14, 1975, for the Mexican Fiestas. Mr. Elliott said it was his understanding the Council had
<br />agreed on a time of 1:00 p. m. or 1:30 p. m., at a previous Council meeting, instead of the requested 11:00 a. m.,
<br />to avoid conflicts with the churches holding services on Sunday morning.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins, directing Police Chief Elliott to set the time of
<br />the Parade for the Mexican Fiestas between 1:00 - 1:30 p. m., on Sunday, September 14, 1975. Unanimous vote.
<br />ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
<br />Mr. Allen E. McKersie, 2250 West Mill Street, Colton, addressed the Council relating a problem that recently oc-
<br />curred as a result of spray painting the City's elevated tank, and the damage done to many of the trailers and
<br />cars located at the Stardust Mobile Home Park. Mr. McKersie said the City should look into this matter and do
<br />something to straighten out this problem. 0
<br />Mayor Huntoon suggested that Mr. McKersie get in touch with the Community Services Director Earl Young, whom he
<br />understands is handling this matter.
<br />Mr. Young reported that the City has contacted the contractor and the contractor's insurance company regarding
<br />this problem, and the contractor's insurance adjuster has talked to the residents at the trailer park, to take
<br />care of the individual claims.
<br />Mr. Young said he would advise, however, that those residents of the trailer park not settle with the insurance
<br />company until they are completely satisfied that everything has been handled properly and to their gratification.
<br />Mr. Frank W. Smith, 270 West F Street, Colton, spoke to the Council on a similar matter stating that he would
<br />suggest the City look into the possibility of adopting an ordinance requiring adequate and appropriate posting of
<br />notices, in the form of signs, indicating that spray painting will be done in a particular area.
<br />Mr. Smith concluded that in this way the people will at least be forewarned of possible damage to cars, property,
<br />etc.
<br />Mayor Huntoon asked if anyone had additional comments to make before the City Council retired to Executive Session.
<br />Councilman Gonzales stated he would like to take this opportunity to make a public statement at this time.
<br />Following is a copy of Councilman Gonzales' statement in full.
<br />I would like to make my feelings known on certain allegations, misunderstandings, and volumes of misinformation
<br />that have been allowed to go unchecked during this year's Budget and Salary Study Sessions. At no time were my
<br />views ever made clear or presented to the Associations in the manner that they should have been. Although my
<br />views may have been in a minority, I believe I should have had every right to have my thoughts presented in a
<br />forthright and honest way.
<br />The whole concept and intent of a Meet and Confer Team has been grossly abused. I do not feel that the members of
<br />any Meet and Confer Team should offer their own observations and conclusions as it deals with the direction of the
<br />AUG 19 1975
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