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22J Additional discussion followed among Council members. Mayor Huntoon asked for a Roll Call Vote. Upon Roll Call, the vote was: Ayes: Three, Huntoon, Rehrer, Spragins Noes: Two, Hayes, Gonzales Absent: None Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to write a letter of commendation to the Community Projects Committee for their fine reports and diligent work on these projects. Vote was unanimous. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Library Student Representative City Manager Huffaker advised the Board of Trustees of the Colton Library is recommending that Miss Debbie Perez be appointed as the Student Representative. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to appoint Miss Debbie Perez as Student Representative to the Board of Trustees of the Colton Library. Vote was unanimous. Bids Professional Hydraulics City Manager Huffaker reported that Staff recommends awarding the bid for the purchase and installation of an air compressor on Unit No. 244, Electric Department Utility Truck, to Professional Hydraulics in the amount of $4,403. Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to award bid for purchase and installation of an air compressor for the Electric Department to Professional Hydraulics in the amount of $4,403. Vote was unanimous. Agreement Sale of Recyclable Paper City Manager Huffaker referred to a memorandum dated December 2, 1975, from the City Clerk, regarding a proposed agreement, between the City of Colton and the United Paper Stock Company, Inc., for the sale of recyclable paper. Councilman Rehrer was concerned about the shredding of the paper and the containers to be used for the collection of the material. City Clerk Ramos explained that the Police Department has a shredder that will be used for this purpose and containers will be placed in various offices for collection of the material, which will then be picked up by a local branch of the United Paper Stock Company, Inc. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins, to authorize Mayor to sign Agreement between the City of Colton and United Paper Stock Company, Inc., for the sale of recyclable paper. Vote was unanimous. Bids Surplus Vehicles City Manager Huffaker referred to his memorandum dated December 2, 1975, regarding Staff's request to readvertise for bids on surplus vehicles, and reject the two similar bids received on Item No. 12. No bids were received for Items 1 through 11. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, Council authorized Staff to readvertise for bids on Surplus Vehicles with a minimum bid per vehicle. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Huffaker stated that in keeping with past policy, the City employees are eligible to bid on the surplus vehicles, however the Department Heads involved in the bidding procedures are to be excluded based on a recent opinion by the City Attorney. Mr. Huffaker requested Council's direction on this matter. It was the consensus of the Council that City employees continue to be allowed to bid on surplus property and that the Department Heads involved in the bidding procedures be excluded. Electric Rate Charges Southern California Edison Company City Manager Huffaker referred to his memorandum dated December 2, 1975, regarding a proposed resolution requesting legislation to correct inequitable electric rate charges and also to oppose a recent request for a rate increase by the Southern California Edison Company which is now before the Federal Power Commission for consideration. Colton's cost to purchase electric power would increase approximately 30% due to the proposed rate increase. Mr. Huffaker concluded if Council concurs with the proposed resolution, it is recommended the resolution be adopted and copies sent to the National League of Cities, the Federal Power Commission, our U. S. Senators, and Congressman. Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve Resolution No. 3555. Vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 3555 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO CORRECT THE "RATE SQUEEZE" SITUATION IN REGARD TO MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARINGS BEFORE RATE INCREASES ARE ALLOWED UNDER SECTION 205 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT. DEC 2 1975