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:31G Engineering Questions and discussion were held in regard to the Electronic Measuring Device being requested in the Capital Outlay portion for $10,000. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve the Engineering Budget with the Capital Outlay. Unanimous vote. Street Maintenance Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve the Street Maintenance Budget. Unanimous vote. Street Sweeping Mr. Young reported the City Council had requested a report regarding the future possibility of contracting this service out. Mr. Young said the other alternate considered by the Council was to transfer one of the employees in this division to a comparable position and to then implement a residential street sweeping program of once every other week by one street sweeper. Mr. Young said the report requested will be forthcoming in the very near future. emoved by Councilman Hayes,ed by Councilman Gonzales, to approve the Street Sweeping Budget of Community Services. Street Lighting Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve the Street Lighting Budget and that henceforth this division come under the Electric Utility Department. Unanimous vote. The following budgets were approved after brief review. Traffic Signals. (Gonzales/Hayes) Traffic Signs. (Gonzales/Cisneros) Traffic Striping. (Gonzales/Hayes) Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks. (Gonzales/Cisneros) Weed Abatement. (Cisneros/Gonzales) City Yards. (Cisneros/Hayes) Auto Shops. (Cisneros/Hayes) Water Quality Control Questions were raised with regard to $125 for a lawn mower motor replacement and $3,000 for radio equipment. Mr. Young replied that it would cost $125 to replace the motor on the lawn mower but approximately $600 to replace the entire mower. In response to the radio equipment question, Mr. Young said the amount would provide for one base station at the sewer plant itself and one mobile unit. Mr. Young stated currently the plant operation does not have radio communication capabilities with the men in the field. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to approve the Water Quality Control Budget of Community Services. Unanimous vote. an.1nlIRNMFNT Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to adjourn to 6:00 p. m., on Thursday, June 17, 1976. Unanimous vote. Councilman Rehrer stated that all departments should seriously take a close look at their Safety Equipment and the care thereof. Councilman Rehrer stated that each department has at least $100 budgeted for replacement and he feels that replacement is too high. Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p. M. Approved this day of , 1976 Mayor * * * * * * * * * * * * ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING June 17, 1976 HELEN A. RAMOS City Clerk City of Colton In accordance with notice duly and legally given, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 6:00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Beltran presiding. Rnl I rAl I Council members present were Hayes, Cisneros, Rehrer, Gonzales, and Mayor Beltran. Also present were City Manager Huffaker, City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. BUDGET: Chamber of Commerce The first item for consideration in the Chamber of Commerce Budget was Account No. 01-1005-41, Community Promotions, and discussion on the amount of $17,950, which was broken down as follows: Bicentennial Committee, $1,000; Sister City Committee, $1,000; Seasonable Community Activities, $600; and Chamber of Commerce, $15,000. Councilman Gonzales mentioned the expansion of the Police Department and possible use of a portion of the Chamber of Commerce facilities, and stated he would like to hear comments from the Chamber of Commerce on this item. JUN 1 -1' 1976