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RECESS: At 6:48 P.M., Mayor Gaytan declared a recess and at 7:02 P. M., the meeting was reconvened with all Members present except for CM DeLaRosa. Rev. Steve Anderson spoke against the Resolutions. After brief discussion, Mayor Gaytan directed the City Manager to investigate and report on the request for the drafting of a petition to circulate in the community. CEREMONIAL MATTERS: Presentations, Awards, Proclamations ❑ Gilbert A. Duran, Jr., a Promotions Organizer, described the Colton High School Cheerleaders plans to go to Sydney, Australia, and participate in the 2000 Olympics. The members were introduced: Nancy Estrada, Kira Holmes, Katie Holmes, Laurianne Serrano and Dailon Jones. ❑ Proclamation was read declaring October 3-9, 1999 as the 13' Annual Public Power Week; Director Clarke accepted the document. ❑ Proclamation was read declaring Oct 15 - 22, 1999 as Make a Difference Day. ❑ Proclamation was read honoring the Knights of Columbus Council #4017 as Co -host for the Annual State of California Candy Drive Days on Oct 15 - 17, 1999, for the mentally retarded; the document was accepted by Past Grand Knight Robert Glovak. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Permits/Variances Time and place fixed to consider an ordinance of the City of Colton amending Section 18.58.070(A) of the Colton Municipal Code relating to the expiration of conditional use permits and variances. Mayor Gaytan opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Barrera declared the Affidavit of Publication calling the Public Hearing was on file in her office and reported that no protests or objections were received. Director Zamora provided a summary of his agenda report of September 27, 1999 and recommended adoption of the proposed amendment. Discussion followed on questions regarding the purpose for the item at the present time and whether all conditional use applicants could apply for the extension. City Attorney Carvalho stated that the ordinance would only apply if the applicant came forward. The primary reason for this action, she said, was for deferring or trying to oppose frivolous litigation, for those that might want to stop a project. CM Bennett requested City Council Mins October 5, 1999 2