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<br />ORDINANCE NO. 1488 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON AMENDING ORDINANCE
<br />Second Reading NO. 9649 AS AMENDED, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ZONE
<br />RECLASSIFICATIONS.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance
<br />No. 1488. Vote was unanimous.
<br />Resolution No. 3562
<br />City Attorney Edwards explained that Resolution No. 3562 pertains to condemnation proceedings against the
<br />Southern California Edison Company for facilities located on Hermosa Avenue, "C" Street, and Meridian Avenue
<br />in Colton.
<br />Mr. Edwards then advised the legal procedures that are followed with regard to condemnations, and recommended
<br />approval of the resolution to initiate these proceedings.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to approve Resolution No. 3562. Vote was unanimous.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 3562
<br />- A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON FINDING
<br />AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF
<br />THE CITY OF COLTON REQUIRES THE ACQUISITION OF A PUBLIC
<br />UTILITY EXTENSION AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONSISTING OF
<br />ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER LINES AND WORKS LOCATED ON
<br />HERMOSA AVENUE, "C" STREET AND MERIDIAN AVENUE IN THE CITY
<br />OF COLTON AND THE INTENTION OF THE CITY TO ACQUIRE SUCH
<br />PROPERTY IN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS AND DIRECTING THE
<br />CITY ATTORNEY TO COMMENCE AN ACTION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
<br />FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SAID PROPERTY.
<br />Agreement
<br />Southern Pacific Transportation Company
<br />City Attorney Edwards advised that the Southern Pacific Transportation Company is requesting acceptance and
<br />execution of an agreement between their company and the City of Colton covering the installation of under-
<br />ground power lines at Ninth Street, at a cost of $150.
<br />Mr. Edwards recommended acceptance of the agreement, and approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and
<br />City Clerk to sign same.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins, to approve Resolution No. 3563. Vote was
<br />unanimous.
<br />RESOLUTION NO.
<br />3563 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON,
<br />CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN
<br />THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
<br />Claim
<br />Elizabeth Jerilyn Rose vs. the City of Colton
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, the Claim of Elizabeth Jerilyn Rose versus the City
<br />of Colton was denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Vote was unanimous.
<br />County Board of Supervisors
<br />Colton Justice Court
<br />City Attorney Edwards advised the Council members that the County Board of Supervisors will consider closing
<br />the Colton Justice Court at a hearing scheduled for next Tuesday, January 13, 1976.
<br />Mr. Edwards said he felt this would be a grave mistake on the part of the Board of Supervisors as our Justice
<br />Court is not only very busy, but does a great service and is a necessity for the City of Colton.
<br />Mr. Edwards stated he would appreciate the Council's feelings and direction on this matter.
<br />The Council members, individually, expressed their desire that the Colton Justice Court remain open to serve
<br />the City and the public, and that the City Attorney attend the hearing scheduled by the Board of Supervisors
<br />to indicate the Council's recommendations and decision. It was also suggested that a resolution be prepared
<br />on this matter, to be presented to the County Board of Supervisors at the hearing.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 3564, supporting the
<br />retention of the Colton Justice Court. Unanimous vote.
<br />Judge Willis Lyman, of the Colton Justice Court, made a presentation to the City Council, advising how completely
<br />over -loaded our Court has become, that the Colton Justice Court is the busiest in the County, and the second
<br />busiest court in the State. Judge Lyman expressed his thanks to the Council members for their vote of confidence
<br />and support.
<br />ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
<br />Paramedics Program
<br />Councilman Hayes read his memorandum dated January 5, 1976, addressed to the Mayor and Council Members,
<br />regarding the purchase of back-up equipment for Paramedic Services.
<br />Councilman Hayes suggested three alternatives for the purchase of the equipment:
<br />1. Purchase of the two necessary items - $8,200.
<br />2. Rental of the equipment with the option that the rental fees apply to the purchase price - $12,000. (Savings
<br />of approximately $4,000 by an outright purchase)
<br />3. Rental of the equipment for the next five months, at a cost of $195. per
<br />month, or $975., and the amount of $7,225. to be budgeted as of July 1,
<br />1976, for the 197677 Fiscal Budget, towards the purchase of the equipment.
<br />Discussion followed among Council members regarding the Paramedics Programs and the feasibility of purchasing
<br />the required equipment.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to refer this matter to Staff for an in-depth
<br />report on the availability of funds and possible purchase of the Paramedic Equipment. Vote was unanimous.
<br />JAN 6 1976
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