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/„^ PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. John Mitchell congratulated the new Council. He spoke about the Community Center and City's encumbrance of millions of dollars. He urged Council to take appropriate action and bring new businesses and new jobs to the City. He admonished Council to use RDA funds wisely and bring in jobs; table the community center project and to ask the community what it wants. Councilmember Beltran reminded that no action can be taken tonight. He expressed opposition to stopping the project now. After discussion, Mayor Fulp asked for Council's approval to direct staff to investigate and report on the Community Center's cost to date; cost to stop the project; liability to stop project; plan to cover existing structures and to agendize the matter for discussion. After polling of Council Members, matter becomes moot with Councilmembers Sandoval, Hutton�tand Beltran voting, "No." Streets, School & Speed Ms. Jean Hart, 952 E. Palm Drive, presented copies of correspondence regarding streets and traffic problems in her neighborhood. She said she had also identified traffic and sinnage problems at Alice Birney Elementary School and had pursued solutions to these problems since 1988. She had received assurances that curbs would be painted red or yellow; that signs would be posted near the school; and, bumps would be installed on Fairview to reduce speed. Nothing has been done and in fact, Ms. Hart stated that the improvements she sought for Alice Birney School were made to the Lincoln Elementary School. Public Works Director Hutton said there was an item on tonight's agenda which refers to funding and pavement improvements to the Mt. Vernon/Olive, CFD90-1 area. Beautification of Colton Mr. Hans Van Der Touw emphasized that beautification of the City would help the City to attract businesses. Having traveled the length and breadth of the City of Colton, Mr. Van Der Touw observed there were some bad looking neighborhoods where houses were painted various hues of blue and green. There are vacant lots with trash; houses boarded and strewn with trash. Trash, dirt and graffiti attracts more trash. He challenged the City Officials and the Citizens of Colton to instill pride in the community. In doing research, he found many ordinances to combat blight but these laws are not enforced. Mr. Van Der Touw related that he had lived in a poor village in Mexico where it was held that its cleanliness was reflective of its people. He believed that business can donate trees; trees and plants make the community. Volunteers are needed to market the City. The City can only fire a limited amount of employees. He concluded that the City needs more revenue and must E 'DEC 2 0 1994