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237 Police Reserve Officers Program Councilman Rehrer stated that in conjunction with Item 6 of the Agenda, he would like to introduce two gentlemen who are very active in the Police Reserve Officer Program, Lt. Paul Connelly and Lt. Gale Marak. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RFrnmmFNnATTnNC- Bids Municipal Park Sprinkler System Mr. Earl Young, Community Services Director, read his memorandum dated January 6, 1976, with regard to awarding the bid for an automatic sprinkler system in Municipal Park. Mr. Young advised that Staff recommends awarding the bid to the low bidder, Environmental Landscape Contractors in the amount of $26,395. Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to award bid for automatic sprinkler system in Municipal Park to Environmental Landscape Contractors in the amount of $26,395. Vote was unanimous. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RFrnMMFNnATTnNC- Bids Police Department City Manager Huffaker referred to a memorandum dated January 6, 1976, from Chief of Police Phil Elliott, requesting permission to go to bid for a communications system to replace the current system which is under lease agreement until December 5, 1976. Mr. Huffaker said the equipment will be submitted in the proposed budget request for 1976-77, and will include: 16 fourchannel mobile car radios;10 four -channel portable radios with rechargable batteries and charging device;Console for one Base station Channel 2, and one Base 4 -channel independent system. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins, authorizing permission to Staff to go out to bid on communications system for the Police Department. Vote was unanimous. Legislation State Gas Tax City Manager Huffaker referred to his memorandum dated January 6, 1976, regarding current bills that are pending in the legislature concerning an increase in gas taxes for road construction purposes. Mr. Huffaker advised there is the possibility the gas tax may be increased from two cents per gallon to four cents per gallon. The League of California Cities has not taken a definite position on this matter to date. Mr. Huffaker further advised that this matter will be brought up at the next scheduled SANBAG meeting, January 7, and that the Mayor will be asked to vote on a proposition to support the gas tax increase. Each Council member individually expressed their total opposition to the gas tax increase. Mayor Huntoon stated that he will express our Council's decision on any kind of gas tax increase at the SANBAG meeting to be held tomorrow. Community Development Act Request for Professional Services City Manager Huffaker referred to a memorandum from the Director of Planning and Special Services, George Williams, dated December 30, 1975, regarding authorization to request proposals for professional services in conjunction with the schedule of actions under the Housing and Community Development Act. Mr. Huffaker advised there are three projects involved, with services requested as follows: North Colton Park - Professional Service regarding land appraisal of sites. Swimming Pool - Architectural/Engineering Service for design and specifications for swimming pool. Community Center - Architectural/Engineering service for design and specifica- tions for reconstruction, rehabilitation and construction of Community Center. Mr. Huffaker stated that Staff is now requesting approval of the proposals as outlined so that when the funds are released from HUD, the City can proceed with these projects. Mr. Huffaker reiterated there is a time element involved also. Councilman Gonzales asked about the status of the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and the School District -regarding the swimming pool. Mr. Huffaker reported the agreement is in the last stages of finalization, the City Attorney has checked it over for legalities and approval, and it will be submitted to the City Council at the next regular meeting for review and approval. Councilman Gonzales felt that inasmuch as the agreement has not been completed as yet and the Council does not have it before them for review and approval, it is premature to begin making plans on any of these projects. Mr. Gonzales said there is always the possibility that the Council members will not approve the agreement. Mr. Huffaker stated that if the Council members are not in accord with the agreement when it is submitted for approval, all planning and proposals will stop at that point; however, Staff would like to get something started due to the time element involved. Councilman Rehrer stated that he agrees with Councilman Gonzales, the City should have a final, signed agreement with the School District before any other plans are made. Mayor Huntoon stated he also felt the Council members should have copies of the agreement for approval before any additional plans are made, however, nothing, of course, would be finalized until the funds are received from HUD, then Staff could proceed without harm. JAN 61976