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234. Traffic Washington Street Speed Zone Survey Community Services Director Young reported Staff had conducted a speed zone survey in the vicinity of the Convalescent Hospital on Washington Street. Mr. Young stated the East bound average speed is 45.3 mph, critical speed is 49 mph and the pace speed is 40 to 50 mph. West bound the average speed is 46.5 mph, critical speed is 52 mph and the pace speed is 40 to 50 mph. Mr. Young said the study indicates the present speed limit signing of 50 mph in the area is correct and there is no need to change. Council discussion followed. On Council consensus, Staff was instructed to conduct a Traffic Flow Count in the area and report back to the City Council for further review. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Mr. Max Lofy, Recreation Director, reported the Commission had not had a meeting since placement on the Agenda and that the regular meeting would be held tomorrow night. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: City Properties Declaration and Disposal of Surplus Property City Manager Huffaker referred to a list of City properties considered to be surplus by the Staff and requested Council action to declare the property surplus in addition to authorization to dispose of same. Discussion by Council followed. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins, to declare the 71 items listed as miscellaneous equipment, as well as, the three page listing of miscellaneous electric supplies, as surplus properties and to authorize Staff to dispose of the properties. Unanimous vote. Personnel Fair Labor Standards Act Mr. Huffaker reported that he had an item regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act that was inadvertently left off the agenda. City Manager Huffaker stated to date, the City of Colton has implemented all provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and effective January 1, 1976 the Act requires part-time employees receive a minimum hourly wage of $2.20 per hours worked. City Manager Huffaker recommended approval of Resolution No. 3559, noting that the classification of Library Clerk should be removed from the resolution. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve Resolution No. 3559. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3559 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3352, TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES. Taxes Sales and Use City Manager Huffaker reminded the Council that at a previous meeting Council adopted Ordinance No. 1484 relating to the distribution of Sales and Use Tax. Mr. Huffaker reported that effective January 1, 1976 the City of Colton would begin to receive 100% of the Sales and Use Tax Revenue and will no longer contribute a portion to the County of San Bernardino as it has in the past. Mr. Huffaker explained that after adoption of Ordinance No. 1484 the ordinance was transmitted to the State Board of Equalization and thereafter, the City received an Agreement from the State Board of Equalization which was executed by the Mayor and returned to the State. Mr. Huffaker continued that the State Board of Equalization has requested a resolution granting the Mayor authority to execute the Agreement; Resolution No. 3560 has been prepared and approval is recommended. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve Resolution No. 3560. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3560 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX. Executive Session City Manager Huffaker called for an Executive Session at the end of the meeting to discuss a legal matter. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Resolution No. 3558 Election City Attorney Edwards introduced Resolution No. 3558 reading it as to title and number and called Council's attention to page 4, explaining that due to the earlier item of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the hourly figures are corrected to read $2.50 for each Inspector and $2.20 for each Judge.and Clerk. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve Resolution No. 3558 as corrected. Unanimous vote. DECD 1