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254 Mr. Calabrese advised this year's agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and the only change is the term which has been extended to a three year period, commencing July 1, 1979, through June 30, 1982. Mr. Calabrese concluded Staff recommends renewal and approval of the Agreement as outlined, which will be acted upon by the County Board of Supervisors on July 11, 1979. After discussion among Council Members and Staff, moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Mayor Gonzales, to approve and execute City -County Community Develop- ment Block Grant Agreement, effective July 1, 1979 through June 30, 1982. Upon Roll Call, the Vote was: AYES: Three; Cisneros, Gonzales, Hayes. NOES: Two; Rehrer,.Temby. ABSENT: None. Motion carried. Agreements Coal Project Mr. Calabrese stated this item concerning participation in the California Coal Project was discussed previously with the City Council, and now a.revised Letter of Agreement is being submitted by the Southern California Edison Company for further consideration. Mr. Calabrese advised the project consists of constructing three 500 megawatt unit sites to be developed at one of at least five possible locations in Southern California, and several cities, including Colton, have expressed an interest in participation in utilizing energy from these sources. Mr. Calabrese continued since the Agreement does state there will be shared costs by all agencies involved, this Agreement will require Council approval. The cost to file the Notice of Intention is estimated at $500,000, with Colton's share being approximately $3,350 and having .67% ownership, or approximately 10 megawatts. Mr. Calabrese said this Agreement was presented to the Utilities Commission at a meeting held May 24, 1979, and has been reviewed and approved as to legality by the City Attorney. Mr. Calabrese concluded in view of the trend of energy sources, and gas and oil situations, Staff would recommend the City participate in the California Coal Project and execute the Letter Agreement. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Mayor Gonzales, to approve and authorize participation in the California Coal Project and execution of the Letter Agree- ment as outlined by Staff. Unanimous vote. The City Council recessed at 9:50 p.m., and reconvened at 10:00 p.m. Budget . Enterprise Funds Mr. Calabrese referred to the Enterprise Budgets for 1979-80, which were previous- ly sent to the Council -Members, and memorandums from the Chairmen of both the Utilities Commission and the Cemetery Commission, who have reviewed these Budgets and recommend approval. Mr. Calabrese then showed the Council Members charts and graphs indicating the deficits and expenditures of revenues and balances in the various utility accounts of the Enterprise Fund Budget, and the trend towards a more profitable and posi- tive balance in these accounts. The Council Members stated they would like to make a thorough study and complete review of the Enterprise Budget before making any decision or taking action on this Budget. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to refer the matter of the 1979-80 Enterprise Budget to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held Tuesday, June 12, 1979, at 5:00 p. m., in the Conference Room of City Hall. Unanimous vote. Agreements Cemetery Mr. Calabrese presented to the Council Members for their consideration and ap- JUN b 1979