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This was the time and place fixed to consider the vacation of a portion of Highland Avenue Westerly of 8' Street, between Pleasant View Avenue and Citrus Avenue. Mayor Gaytan declared the Public Hearing "Open." City Clerk Barrera announced the Affidavit of Publication was on file and stated there were no protests or objections. Public Works Engineering Supervisor James King provided brief background for the vacation and reported that the City would retain the utility easement rights. MOTION/VOTE: There being no response to the call for public comment, motion/second by CM Sanders/Chastain to terminate the Public Hearing carried with no opposition from Council. Motion/second by CM Sanders/Cook to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-03-99, ordering the abandonment of a portion of Highland Avenue, westerly of 8' Street between Pleasant View Avenue and Citrus Avenue, carried with no opposition from Council. ORDINANCES: Term, Mayor Pro Tempore and Title Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus - First Reading The motion by CM Cook to limit the term of Mayor Pro Tempore to one year, to allow other Members to serve, was discussed. The motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion followed on the suggestion to list all titles - mayor, mayor pro tempore, chairperson and vice -chairperson, under Section 2.06.020. City Attorney Derleth advised that Members could vote on the proposed ordinance, noting the changes, and direct Staff to return with a corrected document for second reading. It was the consensus of Council that the mayor pro tempore shall serve a two-year term. MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Bennett/Cook to waive full reading and pass first reading of the proposed ORDINANCE NO. 0-01-99. adding Section 2.04.020 and amending and correcting Section 2.06.020 of the Colton Municipal Code, concerning the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, carried with no opposition from Council. PUBLIC COMMENT William Yahn who commented on the Beltran legal defense fees Citing incidents of grave concern to the seniors at Luque Center, Pat Guzman and Mary Chavez urged that County classes held at the Luque Center be terminated. They commented on Recreation Leader DeLaRosa. Staff was directed to review and resolve the matter of the County classes with the County Superintendent of Schools and report to Council. Human Resource Director Morris reported that Staff was in contact with the County Superintendent of Schools. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: City Council Mins January 19, 1999 2