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448 Insurance General Liability & Automotive Reinsurance 197-78 Asst. to the City Manager Johnsen called Council's attention to the letter of recommendation from the City's Broker of Record for all reinsurances concerning Excess Public Entity Liability Risks. Mr. Johnsen reported that total risks covered are similar to that covered in 197677, however, that premium costs have increased from $92,500 to $165,000. Mr. Johnsen stated he had worked with our Broker and that this is the best package available considering cost and reliability of market. Mr. Johnsen further reported that the fee for R. L. Kautz and Company to administer the self-insurance program has increased from $1,500 for 1976-77 to $2,500 based on the number of claims processed during the past year. Mr. Johnsen recommended that Staff be directed to amend the working budget to include the full cost for reinsurance policies as proposed in the report of Calvert -Belden, and that the increased fee for R. L. Kautz be approved. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to accept the Staff recommendation. Mayor Beltran raised a question regarding coverage for Dial -A -Ride liability. Mr. Johnsen responded by saying he does not yet have available needed information to determine if the insurance costs for Dial -A -Ride could be paid out of SB 325 funds. Vote was unanimous. Claim Alejandro F. Cota Mr. Johnsen reported that R. L. Kautz and Company, City's general liability and automotive risk management administrators, recommend that Claim No. 0015-76-0026 be denied as per their report dated, June 27, 1977. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to deny Claim No. 0015-76-0026. Personnel Asst. to City Manager Johnsen reported this item is a request for Leave of Absence without pay for a City Employee and an Executive Session is requested to review this item. Mayor Beltran stated that before adjourning to Executive Session he would call for Oral Communications. No one addressed the Council. Mayor Beltran then stated that he was in receipt of a letter from the Asociacion Mexicana Trabajadores Unidos, in which they request authorization to celebrate the Fiestas Patrias of 1977, September 16 to 18. Mayor Beltran stated this is their annual fiesta request and he would recommend approval subject to ratification from the Chief of Police. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve the request of the Asociacion Mexicana Trabajadores Unidos subject to ratification of the Chief of Police. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to executive session at 7:53 p.m. and reconvened at 8:10 p.m. All members present. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to extend the Leave of Absence without pay to employee George Smith until September 30, 1977. Unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Frank Smith stated he wished to address the Council. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to reconvene. Unanimous vote. Mayor declared the meeting reopened at 8:12 p.m. Mr. Frank Smith stated he wished that Staff would give a status report on the problem of the Kelley Hal Grain & Milling Inc. as this problem was called to Council's attention a long time ago. Mr. Johnsen replied that a letter for the Mayor's signature had been prepared and sent to the Air Quality Management District and that no response to his knowledge has been received. Mr. Young, Community Services Director, reported that he had made an appointment to visit the facility this week, however, the Milling Company had called to cancel this appointment. Mr. Young stated he would be contacting the company to again schedule a tour of the facility. Staff and the Council assured Mr. Smith that this air pollution problem will continue to be monitored and a solution sought. An.ini IRNMFNT Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to adjourn. On unanimous vote, Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. HELEN A. RAMOS City Clerk City of Colton Approved this 19th day of July, 1977. JUL 1 Z 1977