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Mr. Young advised that Staff recommends awarding the bid to Chino Pipeline in the amount of $35,660., however,
<br />there was only $30,000. budgeted for this project, and Staff is therefore requesting approval of a transfer of
<br />funds in the Capital Improvement Account, from Automatic Sprinkling Systems to Sewer Line Replacement in the amount
<br />of $6,000.
<br />Mr. Young concluded that if Council concurs, approval of Resolution No. 3607 would be in order.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve the award of bid to Chino Pipeline in
<br />the amount of $35,660. for the Olive Street Sewer Replacement project, and adopt Resolution No. 3607. Vote was
<br />unanimous.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 3607 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA,
<br />AMENDING THE 1975-76 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET.
<br />CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Agreement
<br />Fire Protection Services
<br />City Manager Huffaker referred to his memorandum regarding renewal of Fire Protection Services Agreement between
<br />San Bernardino County Service Area Number 38 (County Pocket) and the City of Colton for the 1976-77 fiscal year.
<br />The first agreement was approved by the City Council effective September 2, 1975.
<br />City Attorney Edwards suggested a change in the agreement with regard to Item 5 on Page 2, by deleting the last
<br />four words of that paragraph "Failure to pay cancels." Mr. Edwards advised that he has discussed this matter with
<br />the County and they are in agreement.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve Agreement for Fire Protection Services
<br />between San Bernardino County Service Area Number 38 and the City of Colton for the 1976-77 fiscal year, subject to
<br />deletion of the last four words as shown in Item 5, Page 2, "Failure to pay cancels." Unanimous vote.
<br />Mayor Beltran stated he feels that the City should not contract services outside of the City limits with anyone
<br />unless they are willing to annex into the City of Colton.
<br />Agreement
<br />William Freeman
<br />Mr. Huffaker advised that Staff recommends approval of an Agreement with Mr. William Freeman for the pick up and
<br />storage of large animals. This is a renewal of the agreement between the City of Colton and Mr. Freeman for his
<br />services, and covers a period of twelve months, from July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve and authorize Mayor to sign Agreement with
<br />Mr. William Freeman for large animal pick up and storage, effective July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977. Vote was
<br />unanimous.
<br />Community Services
<br />Utility Rate Increases
<br />Mr. Huffaker read from his memorandum regarding the proposed rate increases concerning water service, sewer collection
<br />and treatment, and refuse collection.
<br />Mr. Huffaker also referred to his report dated May 24, 1976, and memorandums, reports and surveys from Community
<br />Services Director Earl Young dated May 10, 1976, which included all of the data and necessary information explaining
<br />the need for the utility rate increases.
<br />Mr. Huffaker advised that the proposed rate increases are as follows:
<br />Water Rates - from $.22 per 100 cubic feet and monthly minimum charge of $.64 increased to $.25 per 100 cubic feet
<br />for the first 100,000 cubic feet of water and $.22 thereafter, and the monthly minimum charge
<br />be increased to $1.50.
<br />Sewer Collection & Treatment - Increase from $2.50 per month to $5.55 per month.
<br />Refuse Collection - Increase from $3.00 per month to $4.00 per month. If no rate ncrease, consider the following
<br />alternatives:
<br />Once a week pick up, allowing refuse to be picked up in alleys.
<br />Or -
<br />Once a week pick up, one man operation, with no alley pick ups.
<br />Mr. Huffaker concluded if the City Council concurs with the proposed rate increases and the information submitted,
<br />Staff recommends approval of the following resolutions:
<br />Resolution No. 3608 - Water Rates; Resolution No. 3609 - Sewer Collection & Treatment; Resolution No. 3610 -
<br />Refuse Collection.
<br />Councilman Hayes asked if the sewer collection and treatment rate increase is due to the sewer plant expansion and
<br />work within the City, or for the new addition that was taken in.
<br />Mr. Earl Young explained that personnel requirements since the 1973-74 fiscal year have increased from 4 authorized
<br />positions to 10 positions, however, 4 positions are a result of the plant expansion. The 2 remaining positions
<br />were added in order to implement a preventive maintenance program. Mr. Young stated that the present rate structure,
<br />which was established in 1971, has not sufficiently covered the normal operating expense increases over the years
<br />and additions to depreciation reserves.
<br />Mr. Young further explained the agreement between the City of Colton and the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration,
<br />which requires that adequate funds for the operation of the Water Quality Control Plant, future expansion, and
<br />depreciation reserves be made available through user fees.
<br />Councilman Rehrer questioned the increase to include Grand Terrace and asked if this will require more services and
<br />more personnel.
<br />Mr. Young replied that the increase should have no effect at this time and will not effect additional man power.
<br />Mayor Beltran requested that the City Attorney check into the Ordinance adopted by the City, whereby users outside
<br />of the City would have to pay three times the rate that the residents of the City of Colton would have to pay.
<br />Additional discussion followed among Council members and Staff. Mayor Beltran asked if anyone desired to make any
<br />comments.
<br />JUN 15 1976
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