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This is the time and place fixed to consider adoption of a resolution of necessity for the acquisition of certain Southern California Edison facilities near Cooley Drive. Mayor Pro Tempore Bennett declared the Public Hearing "Open." City Clerk Barrera declared that the Affidavit of Publication calling the public hearing was on file in the City Clerk's Office and stated that no protests or objections were received. Associate City Attorney Mark Easter identified the issues to be addressed and the two-thirds vote required of the City Council. Having declared electricity a hazardous phenomenon, Assistant Electric Utility Director Trewyn stated that minimization of electrical facilities was in the public's best interest and necessity; hence, the proposed facilities would be more efficient in their cost, reliability and safety. Further, he anticipated this would facilitate industrial development in the Cooley Drive area. MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Sanders/Cook to terminate the public hearing carried upon unanimous vote. Motion/second by CM Sanders/Cook to accept Staff's recommendations and approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-72-00, declaring that the acquisition of easement interests in certain real property and electrical transmission facilities located in Colton, California, by eminent domain was necessary for the general public health and safety of the community by avoiding a duplication of electrical services, and to facilitate the development of certain real property in the area of these facilities. Motion carried upon unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizens addressed community concerns: William Yahn, Charles Jackson and Gwen Brown. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: Comments, Inter -Governmental Agency reports, Information Session and Action Items: COMMENTS: District 1 - CM Sanders identified specific problems with streets in the district. He spoke about the cleanup date; Code Enforcement letter; parks and restrooms; the street sweeping program; and, requested an update for the I-10 Pepper Interchange. District 2 - CM DeLaRosa spoke about crosswalks and the Missing Link Program. District 3 - CM Chastain commented on park restrooms; Missing Link Program; RDA Mt. Vernon Project Committee meeting; Mt. Vernon cleanup; street signs; the East Valley Coalition Meeting on possible funding for the Alameda Corridor and the railroad and interchange impact. City Council Mins Sept. 5, 2000 3