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4h 1k <br />S 6 <br />PArcnnnal <br />Retirement <br />Mr. Huffaker requested that the item concerning the disability retirement of a safety employee be held over until <br />the next regular Council Meeting. <br />Personnel <br />Crossing Guard <br />Mr. Huffaker read his memorandum concerning the request for a Crossing Guard at the intersection of 8th and "0" <br />Streets, advising that Staff's survey indicates the vehicle and pedestrian traffic does not meet the warrants as <br />set forth in the State Traffic Manual for assignment of an adult crossing guard. <br />Mr. Huffaker further reported if the Council desires to assign a crossing guard at this intersection, the estimated <br />annual cost would be $2,200. <br />After discussion, moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to assign an adult crossing guard <br />at the intersection of 8th and "0" Streets. Vote was unanimous. <br />Budget <br />Mr. Huffaker referred to a memorandum, and other reports from the Police Department, requesting a transfer of funds <br />within the Police Department Budget Accounts, in the amount of $942.30, to cover the purchase of safety vests for <br />all sworn personnel in the Department. <br />Councilman Rehrer questioned which budget accounts will be affected by this transfer of funds. <br />Police Chief Elliott stated the Safety Equipment Account, No. 01-2001-18, will be increased in the amount of $942.30, <br />and the Capital Outlay Account, No. 69-2001-91, will be decreased by the same amount. <br />Councilwoman Cisneros suggested that when Staff is requesting a transfer of funds, they should indicate the budget <br />accounts that will be involved. <br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, approving Resolution No. 3655. Vote was unanimous. <br />RESOLUTION NO. 3655 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, <br />AMENDING THE 1976-77 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. <br />Bids <br />Mr. Huffaker read a memorandum dated December 3, 1976, from the City Clerk, regarding award of bid for an automatic <br />electronic memory typewriter. <br />Mr. Huffaker continued that only one bid was received, from the IBM Corporation, indicating a total bid price of <br />$13,187.06 including the service contract, and a price of $12,683.06, without the service contract. The service <br />contract price, in the amount of $504.00, is for one full year, however, due to a 60 -day delivery time element and <br />a 90 -day warranty period, the contract service fee for the remainder of the 1976-77 fiscal year would amount to <br />$42.00, which can be paid for from within the City Clerk's existing budget. <br />Mr. Huffaker concluded it is recommended the bid be awarded to IBM Corporation in the amount of $12,683.06. <br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving award of bid to the IBM Corporation, in the <br />amount of $12,683.06, for an Automatic Electronic Memory Typewriter. Vote was unanimous. <br />Electric Rates <br />Mr. Huffaker gave a status report on a meeting that he had attended, along with Mayor Beltran and Electric Superintendent <br />Harold Preece, held in Ontario on Wednesday, December 1, 1976, regarding the pending law suit with the Cities of <br />Anaheim, Azusa, Banning, Colton and Riverside against the Southern California Edison Company's rate increases, and <br />hearings conducted by the Federal Power Commission on this matter. <br />Mr. Huffaker stated it was a very informative meeting and he feels that with the combined efforts of the Cities <br />involved, there will be a trend towards more favorable action from the Federal Government. <br />Mr. Huffaker also informed the Council Members that at the meeting, Mayor Beltran had made an excellent suggestion, <br />that was favorable to all, of the Southern Cities getting together with the Northern Cities, who are also faced <br />with this utility problem, and holding a joint meeting. <br />Mr. Huffaker concluded that possibly the other Council Members would be interested in attending the next meeting. <br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: <br />Conflict of Interest Codes <br />City Attorney Edwards read from a memorandum dated December 1, 1976, from the City Clerk, with regard to setting a <br />public hearing date on the Conflict of Interest Codes for City Agencies. Mr. Edwards stated the date of Tuesday, <br />January 4, 1977, is recommended for public hearing. <br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to set for public hearing, on Tuesday, January 4, <br />1977, the Conflict of Interest Codes for City Agencies. Vote was unanimous. <br />EXECUTIVE SESSION: <br />The City Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:02 p. m., to discuss Personnel Matters, and reconvened at 9:32 <br />p. m., all members present. <br />Personnel System Rules & Regulations <br />City Manager Huffaker requested Council ratification with regard to Rule XI, Section 8, Hours of Work, of assigning <br />employees by the Department Head, with the approval of the City Manager, as the work load requires. <br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, ratifying Staff's action with regard to Rule XI, Section <br />8, Hours of Work, of the City's Personnel System Rules & Regulations. Motion carried, with Councilman Gonzales <br />voting NO. <br />aEC „ 71976 <br />