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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: <br />Boards & Commissions <br />Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, ratifying <br />Mayor's reappointment of Richard Prieto to the Planning Commission. <br />Unanimous vote. <br />CORRESPONDENCE: <br />Storm Drains <br />Mill Street <br />Mrs. Marina Rojas, 524 West Mill, Colton, spoke to the City Council <br />with regard to the serious flooding problems encountered at her home <br />during the recent rain storms, in particular the evening of November <br />4th. Mrs. Rojas explained the procedures she went through to obtain <br />help from the City and the various departments that were called for <br />assistance. Mrs. Rojas stated she was not given a sufficient number <br />of sand bags to stop the flooding water, and was told the limit was <br />twenty; also the Fire Department was not able to pump the water from <br />her house or garage, which did a great deal of damage. <br />Mrs. Rojas said she would like to know what has been done to date to <br />rectify the storm drain problem in their area, what is the status of <br />a pending project, and what permanent solution will be done to take <br />care of any future flooding. <br />City Manager Benest responded that he would definitely follow-up with <br />Staff Members to ascertain the problems in communications and assis- <br />tance. Mr. Benest advised that he and Mayor Gonzales have had approxi- <br />mately 6 or 7 meetings with the City of San Bernardino and the County <br />of San Bernardino on the need for storm drains in that area, the con- <br />tinued flooding, and funding for improvements to alleviate the prob- <br />lems. <br />Mr. Benest said with more development in the area, there will be more <br />run-off; also, the majority of the water comes from the County area, <br />due to the natural slope and terrain. <br />Mr. Benest stated the City is very concerned about this problem, and <br />has been working with other entities in an attempt to resolve these <br />problems. <br />Mr. Benest concluded he would like to schedule a meeting with all of <br />the residents of the area in question, and see if some emergency <br />measures can be established. <br />Mr. Tony Montoya, 484 West Mill Street, Colton, and Mr. John Longfield, <br />1809 Cottonwood, Colton, also addressed the Council on the flooding <br />problems in their areas. <br />2 <br />