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<br />Commissioner. Councilman Gonzales stated that in his opinion this is the only thing paid by the City for the
<br />Commissioners in return for all the hours they volunteer in service to the City.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes to tentatively approve the request for Travel and
<br />Meetings. Unanimous vote.
<br />Councilman Hayes asked about umpire services for league baseball.
<br />Mr. Lofy replied that the Pony and Miss Softball America baseball leagues had requested umpires for one year be
<br />paid by the City and the Recreation and Parks Commission had included this in the budget request, however, that
<br />allocation was deleted.
<br />Councilman Rehrer then asked what the umpire fees are that are reflected in Account 35, Professional Services.
<br />Mr. Lofy replied those umpire fees are paid out by the City for the various programs conducted by us, i.e., the
<br />Church Leagues, Men's Basketball, etc., however, the Leagues pay a participation fee which in actuality is used
<br />to defray the umpire fees paid out.
<br />Discussion followed on who the City is serving through its Recreation Program and that approximately 20% of the
<br />outside participants reside in the Grand Terrace area.
<br />Question for clarification on Account 40, Special Department Expenses.
<br />Mr. Lofy replied the amount allocated is to cover the rental fees for the Senior Citizens to use the Women's Club
<br />Building, and Recreational Supplies.
<br />Discussion was held on field maintenance. Mr. Lofy stated that he felt this is a direct service back to all of
<br />the citizens and to all those who unselfishly donate hundreds of volunteer hours.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to tentatively approve the Recreation Budget with
<br />further discussion on Account 28 noted. Unanimous vote.
<br />Community Center
<br />City Manager Huffaker reported this budget has had no significant changes from last year.
<br />Councilman Rehrer asked for clarification on Account 40, Special Department Expenses.
<br />Mr. Lofy replied the $700 is for pool table supplies, ping pong, and table covering.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros to tentatively approve the Community Center
<br />Budget. Unanimous vote.
<br />ADJOURNMENT:
<br />There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by
<br />Councilman Gonzales, and unanimously passed, Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p. m., to meet for an
<br />Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 10, 1976, at 7:00 p. m.
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<br />HELEN A. RAMOS
<br />City Clerk
<br />City of Colton
<br />Approved this day of 1976
<br />Mayor
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<br />ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING
<br />June 10, 1976
<br />In accordance with notice duly and legally given, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
<br />Colton was held on the above given date at 7:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Beltran
<br />presiding.
<br />ROLL CALL:
<br />Council members present were Hayes, Cisneros, Rehrer, Gonzales, and Mayor Beltran. Also present were City Manager
<br />Huffaker, City Attorney Edwards, City Clerk Ramos, Assistant to the City Manager Johnsen, Acting Finance Director
<br />Andengaard, Auditor Analyst Young.
<br />BUDGET: (Preliminary)
<br />Electric
<br />City Manager Huffaker introduced the budget saying the operational portion of the budget has increased approximately
<br />$500,000 caused by cost of purchase of power. Any other increases are due primarily to inflation.
<br />Discussion was held on overtime, standby time, rotating basis used for on-call personnel.
<br />Discussion was held on Account 17, Uniform Expenses, Account 21, Safety Equipment, Account 24, Miscellaneous Equipment
<br />Maintenance, and Account 35, Professional Services.
<br />Question was raised in regard to Account 38, Administrative Expense.
<br />City Manager Huffaker and Mrs. Andengaard replied that 5% of the total estimated revenue of the Electric Utility is
<br />charged by the Finance Department for Administrative charges.
<br />Council asked for clarification of Account 41, Miscellaneous Expenses (Community Promotion).
<br />Electric Utility Director Preece replied this is work that is done in the area of community promotion, i.e. Christmas
<br />Lighting, Fiestas, etc.
<br />City Manager Huffaker reported under Account 50, Principal, that the $15,300 payment for the 1957 Municipal Improvement
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