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Mr. Frank Rebollo reiterated the information and data that had been given to the City Council by the City Attorney with regard to the agreement and use of that portion of the building for offices by the Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber has been waiting for word from the City Council on their opinion and comments concerning the information that has been given to them. Mayor Beltran explained that due to the necessary expansion of the Police Department, it was felt that a portion of the Chamber offices could be used by the Police, and in turn the Chamber of Commerce could, of course, use the Conference Room and Council Chambers available in City Hall. Mr. Rebollo stated that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce have not met again since this matter was presented, therefore, he has no idea at this time what their decision will be. Councilman Rehrer stated if he understood right, the City owned the building and property now used by the Chamber offices. City Attorney Edwards stated this is correct, however, there is a lease involved, whereby the City is leasing that portion of the building and property to the Chamber. Mr. Edwards said the current proposal is that by mutual consent the lease be modified to delete a portion of the premises. After additional discussion, moved by Mayor Beltran, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to instruct City Attorney to request the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce to modify the lease, allowing the Police Department use of the Chamber offices east of the secretary's office, as outlined in Alternate B of Staff's report. Motion carried, with Councilwoman Cisneros and Councilman Hayes voting NO. BUDGET: Community Services Community Services Director Earl Young stated that before getting into the Community Services Budget, he would like to present to the City Council for their consideration an agreement between the City of Colton and the La Sierra Water Company. Discussion followed between Council Members and Staff with regard to the agreement, and certain terms and conditions therein. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign agreement between the City of Colton and La Sierra Water Company. Vote was unanimous. Parks (09-4025) Councilman Rehrer questioned Account No. 4025-32, Utilities Expense, under Maintenance and Operation of the Parks Division Budget. Community Services Director Earl Young explained that this figure includes all of the watering for each park and other areas throughout the City, the electrical expense for lighting of the parks and ball fields, and also for the use of natural gas for other municipal operations. Discussion was held between Councilman Rehrer and Mr. Young regarding charges for trash bins and trash collection from Parks and other areas within the Parks and Cemetery Division. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve the Parks Maintenance Budget, Account No. 09-4025. Vote was unanimous. City Manager Huffaker advised there are some Capital Improvement Items to be considered under the Community Services Budget, and if Council concurs, they can be discussed and considered at this time. City Manager Huffaker read the list of Capital Outlay Items listed under Parks Improvements, which included Tables and Benches; Veterans Park: Lights Replacement; Court Refurbishing; Restroom Refurbishing. Discussion was held with regard to sufficient funds in this account to accomplish these items, in particular with the refurbishing of the restrooms. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve the Capital Improvement Budget for the Parks Improvements as listed and outlined by Staff. Vote was unanimous. Councilman Rehrer recommended that if the amount of $5,400 was not sufficient for the restrooms as had been indicated, then at the time this project comes up, instruct Staff to submit bids, cost estimates, etc., and if additional funds are necessary to complete the work, these monies can be taken from the Revenue Sharing Fund as a supplement. On Council consensus, Councilman Rehrer's recommendation was approved. Mr. Huffaker stated the last item under Parks Maintenance for consideration and approval has to do with Equipment Replacement Fund, a Skip Loader in the amount of $16,000. After discussion, moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve purchase of Skip Loader in the amount of $16,000, under Parks Maintenance of the Equipment Replacement Fund. Vote was unanimous. Street Trees and Parkways (09-4027) Councilman Rehrer questioned Account No. 09-4027-18, Safety Equipment, and asked about the amount of $2,000 for Annual Safety Check for Tree Unit, and $226 for Auto Defect Forms. Mr. Young explained that these items listed under Safety Equipment have to do with OSHA regulations and in all cases are a necessity. Councilman Rehrer stated he is not questioning the fact that they are necessary, but the amounts, especially that of $2,000 for Annual Safety Check for Tree Unit. Councilman Rehrer questioned Account No. 4027-92, under Capital Outlay, one Portable Two -Way Radio for Street Tree Crew in the amount of $900, and asked what this was for. Mr. Young replied this is mainly for the man who is working in the chipper, or bucket, to maintain communication with the car radios and base stations. Mr. Young stated this is also to improve the efficiency and safety of the tree crew. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve the Street Trees and Parkways Budget, Account No. 09-4027-01. Vote was unanimous. Discussion was then held on the Front End Loader for Street Maintenance under Equipment Replacement Fund, in the amount of $44,000.