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<br />Traffic Signals
<br />Mr. Young reported the costs reflected are for the maintenance contract and the cost of power.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to tentatively approve the Traffic Signals Budget
<br />of Community Services. Unanimous vote.
<br />Traffic Signs
<br />Mr. Young reported this years budget is less than last year, however, there were increases due to the increase in
<br />aluminum.
<br />City Manager Calabrese reported a deletion of $100.00 in the Miscellaneous Account and a deletion of $1,000 in the
<br />Special Department Expense, making for the overall budget of $24,785.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to tentatively approve the Traffic Signs Budget of
<br />Community Services. Unanimous vote.
<br />Traffic Striping
<br />Mr. Young reported the table of organization shows one less man from last year and the deletion of the position was
<br />accomplished upon the position becoming vacant by retirement.
<br />Mr. Calabrese reported $400.00 deleted from the Overtime Account and $750.00 deleted from the Social Security Account
<br />for a total budget of $29,540.00.
<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to tentatively approve the Traffic Striping Budget
<br />of Community Services. Unanimous vote.
<br />Curbs, Gutters & Sidewalks
<br />Mr. Young reported the table of organization for this budget remains the same, there is a Capital Outlay request of
<br />$870 for replacement of a concrete saw, and there is an increase in Special Department Expense due to the increase
<br />cost of concrete.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to tentatively approve the Curbs, Gutters & Sidewalk
<br />Budget of Community Services. Unanimous vote.
<br />Weed Abatement
<br />Mr. Young explained the $14,500 budgeted is paid out to the Weed Abatement Contractor and the City is reimbursed this
<br />cost through paid assessments.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to tentatively approve the Weed Abatement Budget of
<br />Community Services. Unanimous vote.
<br />City Yards
<br />Mr. Young explained that this budget is about the same as last years.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to tentatively approve the City Yards Budget of
<br />Community Services. Unanimous vote.
<br />Automotive Shops
<br />Discussion was held on the amount of man hours saved as a result of placing a night mechanic on duty. Mr. Young
<br />stated that the amount of field time and refuse pickup hours has increased due to the gasing and servicing of the
<br />vehicles at night. Mr. Young informed the Council that the overall budget is approximately $8,000 less than last
<br />year's.
<br />Discussion followed on the table of organization not reflecting the Superintendent as part of this budget. Staff
<br />advised that the Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation is reflected for simplified accounting, only in the
<br />Streets Maintenance Budget even though he has responsibility for the Refuse and Auto Shops Divisions as well.
<br />Moved by Councilman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to tentatively approve the Automotive Shops Budget
<br />of Community Services. Unanimous vote.
<br />W.Q.C.P.
<br />Mr. Young reported the table of organization for this budget remains the same and total capital outlay is $6,325.00;
<br />additionally, there has been a considerable increase in Utilities Account for the cost of power. Mr. Young said
<br />plans are that the second plant will be fired -up in the immediate future.
<br />The addition of Grant Terrace to the City's sewer system, the processing of this sewerage, the revenue received, and
<br />the additional flow cost were discussed.
<br />Increase of $700.00 in Account 28 - Travel & Meetings, and the filling of vacancies in this division were discussed.
<br />Mr. Young explained the increase in Account 28 is to allow for two employees to attend certificated courses at the
<br />State Training Center at San Marcos in order to keep abreast of new testing and sampling techniques. Question was
<br />raised as to how the City could afford to send employees from this division to a training class when it is presently
<br />two people short. Mr. Young explained the status of the vacancies.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Mayor Beltran, to delete $500.00 from Training in Account 28 - Travel & Meetings.
<br />Motion failed on roll call vote: AYES: Rehrer, Beltran. NOES: Cisneros, Gonzales.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to tentatively approve the W.Q.C.P. Budget of Community
<br />Services. Motion carried. Councilman Rehrer voting NO.
<br />Budget Scheduling
<br />Mauor Beltran reported the revised schedule for July 28, 1977 Budget Session would be as follows: Water, Sewer, Library,
<br />and Cemetery. For August 3, 1977 the Council will consider Electric, Refuse, and Recreation.
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<br />Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to adjourn. Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at
<br />7:24 p. m., to meet for a Budget Session at 5:30 p. m., on Thursday, July 28, 1977.
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<br />HELEN A. RAMOS, City Clerk
<br />City of Colton
<br />JUL' 17` 1911
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