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Motion by Councilmember Cisneros, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, to accept staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. R-105-94. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-105-94 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE BENEFIT OF CERTAIN RIGHT- OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SANTA ANA RIVER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. RECESS: At 8:37 P. M., Mayor Gonzales declared a brief recess. At 8:47 P. M., meeting is reconvened with all Members present as heretofore. CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Acting Police Chief Mireles recalled that previously the position of Community Liaison Officer was under the direction of the City Manager and now the position had been transferred to the Police Department. Chief Mireles suggested a change in the job description which reflected this move and further, he proposed that the position title be modified to "Police Community Relations Officer." He indicated that the position is being included in the Police Rank and File Unit. In agreement with the concept, Police Chief Mireles said the appointment was equal to the corporal position. He indicated that Spanish is desirable with a background which includes 2 1/2 years of experience as a Police Officer with the City of Colton and education equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by Police Training. Motion by Councilmember Cisneros, seconded by Councilmember Bennett, to approve the modifications to Police Liaison Officer Position as submitted by Acting Police Chief Mireles. Mr. John Sierra, 965 Johnson, remarked that last year he had participated in establishing the qualifications of the community liaison officer. He declared that the liaison position was doomed for failure from its inception. He said that the position needed to work closely with the community; therefore, it should be sent back to the community for input. Police Chief Mireles assured that he had conferred with members of the community. Chief Mireles said he agreed with Mr. Sierra's posture and submitted that the proposed changes will enhance, not diminish, the position. Councilmember Sandoval objected to the minimum requirement for education saying he believed the position warranted a BA or AA degree Acting Police Chief Mireles agreed to this reasoning in 11 AUG 16 1994