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Director Anstine shared the input received from Utilities Director Clarke: (1) All fees collected should include a payment to the electric utility because paying the electric utility relieves the financial burden on the other rate payers throughout the City of Colton; (2) payment of the utility fees will reduce the utility subsidy, making the utility more competitive in the open market; and (3) payment of the utility fee will unburden the General Fund obligation. Director Anstine informed that two productive meetings were held with staff and the youth sports league officials to discuss the issue of fee waivers. Now the goal of this session would be to provide clear direction to Council, Commission, staff and the Public as to how the fee waiver issue would be structured. Councilmembers and Commissioners proceeded to dialogue as to the options that would best meet the needs of the youth of the City allowing for further clarification and input from staff and the public. Sal Rios, Ken Hubbs Little League Representative, referred to the following: Ken Hubbs Little League serves only Colton residents; asked why the Cities of Redlands and Grand Terrace charge fees to youth leagues; if a child cannot pay their fees the League pays the cost; no new fields have been built to meet the increased needs; the School District now requires the League to provide a "port -a -potty" when using their fields; and the League continues to provides the required Liability Coverage for use of the City fields. John Villalobos, Max Lofy Pony League Representative, spoke regarding the following: the need to define "Youth Leagues;" the Pony League serves 80% of Colton Youth; School District no longer provides night lighting, limiting the use of their fields; How can the City find monies for IVDA vs the cost to support youth leagues; and the increased costs for leagues. After discussion, Motion/second by CM Sanders/Bennett to go forward with the following: Waive All Fees and (1) set a criteria for what defines a "Youth Sports League;" (2) develop a structure and fees; (3) investigate a sales tax rebate to the City; (4) look into the possibility of a Sports Complex; (5) develop the parameters for annual fund raisers; (6) address the scheduling and use and resolve the conflict issue; (7) set up a four member committee which would consist of one staff member (Neighborhood Services Director, Randy Anstine); one Youth League Representative (Art Ramos, Ken Hubbs Little League Representative); one Council Representative (Councilmember Bennett); and one Park's and Recreation Commissioner (Marco Lucero, Chairperson); and (8) the four member committee would return to the Park's and Recreation Commission with their recommendations by May 1, 1998 and then the Committee would submit a final report to the City Council by June 1, 1998. Motion carried with Mayor Gaytan and Councilmember Grimsby absent. Motion/second by Commissioner Berg/Colunga to approve Council recommendation. Motion carried with one "Nay." 3