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<br />Councilwoman Spragins said that if she understands Staff's presentation correctly, they are merely requesting
<br />approval to proceed with proposals for the three projects as outlined. Mrs. Spragins continued that while the
<br />City is awaiting the funds from HUD, the Council can review and study the agreement between the City and the
<br />School District and if there are any problems, all plans could be held up at that point; however, she felt
<br />that something should be started in the meantime.
<br />Councilman Hayes stated that he agreed with Councilwoman Spragins, because the City cannot make any definite
<br />moves until the funds are received from HUD anyway.
<br />Councilman Gonzales reiterated his feelings about a firm agreement between the City and the School District
<br />before proceeding with future plans.
<br />Additional discussion followed among Council members with regard to the proposed agreement between the City
<br />and the School District, and Staff's request to proceed with proposals for professional services on the projects.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes, authorizing Staff to proceed with proposals for
<br />professional services on the three projects as outlined. Upon Roll Call, the Vote was:
<br />AYES: Three, Hayes, Huntoon, Spragins
<br />NOES: Two, Gonzales, Rehrer
<br />ABSENT: None
<br />Motion carried.
<br />Pcrcnnnal
<br />Rules and Regulations
<br />City Manager Huffaker referred to his memorandum dated January 6, 1976, and a letter from the San Bernardino
<br />Public Employees Association, dated December 15, 1975, regarding revisions to the Personnel Rules and Regula-
<br />tions.
<br />Mr. Huffaker stated the present rules and regulations are outdated and inadequate, and, therefore, personnel
<br />consultants, Hamilton & Associates, have been retained to update and revise the Personnal Ordinance and the
<br />Personnel System Rules and Regulations. Mr. Huffaker advised their report has been received, however, is
<br />being held up pending a ruling by the U. S. Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Fair Labor Standards
<br />Act.
<br />Mr. Huffaker said that Staff recommends rather than setting up a public hearing on this matter for the next
<br />regular Council meeting, postpone further action at this time until Staff has prepared its final draft, met
<br />and consulted with the associations, and then Council hear Staff's and the associations' proposed revisions to
<br />the Personnel System Rules and Regulations.
<br />Councilman Gonzales said that inasmuch as this is a very important item, he would be in favor of setting up a
<br />Study Session to thoroughly discuss and review this matter.
<br />Councilwoman Spragins also felt that because this matter concerned the employees, it should not be made a part
<br />of the regular agenda, but handled as a separate item, and she was also in favor of a Study Session.
<br />After additional discussion between Council members and Staff, a future date of Monday, February 2, 19765
<br />was agreed upon for a Study Session on this matter.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to set up a Study Session to hear revisions
<br />and proposals for the Personnel System Rules and Regulations. Vote was unanimous.
<br />Bids
<br />Surplus Vehicles
<br />City Manager Huffaker advised that bids were received and opened on December 29, 1975, for surplus vehicles
<br />and Staff recommends awarding of these bids as follows:
<br />Item No. 8 - 1959 International Leach Packer, to Farron-Freeman, Inc.
<br />Item No. 9 - 1969 International Garwood Packer, to Farron-Freeman, Inc.
<br />Item No. 10 - 1967 International Leach Packer, to Farron-Freeman, Inc.
<br />Item No. 11 - 2-Whl. Trlr. with 50 Gallon Spray Tank, to George E. Hubbs
<br />Item No. 12 - 1956 Chevrolet Half -Ton Pickup, to David Vargas
<br />Mr. Huffaker advised that no bids were received on Items Nos. 1 through 7, however, Staff will initiate
<br />another approach for disposal of these items.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to award bids on Surplus Vehicles as outlined
<br />by Staff. Vote was unanimous.
<br />Electrical Rate Increase
<br />City Manager Huffaker advised that the recent rate increase requested by Southern California Edison
<br />Company has been extended to February 1, 1976, and, therefore, Staff will have a report for Council
<br />members at the first regular meeting in February.
<br />Audit Report
<br />Eadie and Payne
<br />City Manager Huffaker reported that the accounting firm of Eadie and Payne has completed their Audit
<br />Report for the City of Colton and would like to present it to the City Council as soon as possible.
<br />Mayor Huntoon announced that inasmuch as there will not be a full quorum for the next regular Council
<br />meeting, another date should be established this evening.
<br />After discussion, the date of Monday, January 19, 1976, was agreed upon for an Adjourned Regular Council
<br />Meeting, to be held at 7:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers, at which time the Audit Report from Eadie and
<br />Payne can be discussed.
<br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Ordinance No. 1488
<br />City Attorney Edwards introduced Ordinance No. 1488 for second reading, reading it as to number and title
<br />only:
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