2002 CC/CUA ADJ REG MIN Mar 26 - Laserfiche WebLink

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: Appeal — Case: Bob Stark — 3779 W. Placentia Lane, Colton, California TIME AND PLACE FIXED TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL BY BOB STARK. Mayor Bennett announced this matter continued to April 16, 2002. Sign Regulations This was the time and place fixed to consider an Ordinance replacing the existing sign regulations, Chapter 18.50 of the Colton Municipal Code. Mayor declared the Public Hearing "Open." City Clerk Barrera declared that the Affidavit of Publication was on file and reported that no protests or objections were received. Community Development Director Zamora summarized the agenda report and requested approval of staff recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizen addressed the City Council relating to a recent newspaper article and comments on the election of mayor: Jimmy Babacos The following citizen addressed the City Council regarding business community concerns and proposed sign ordinance: Jean Krizle, Executive Director Chamber of Commerce PUBLIC HEARING: (cont.) Sign Regulations Discussion continued from Council and staff. CM Mitchell presented to Council an expanded Section 18.50.140 as it related to Political signs and requested with consensus from the Council that it be incorporated into the ordinance. City Attorney Derleth responded to Council that they cannot adopt portions of the ordinance, he suggested that Council adopt as presented and make specific changes at second reading when they have come to a consensus, or table it to another date. He further clarified that the current proposed ordinance has nuisance abatement provisions giving citizens time to cure nuisance. The proposed new process for dealing with signs posted is inappropriate. City Manager Parrish commented that he would not suggest any major changes, to continue as proposed as there is still a process in place for a variance. PUBLIC COMMENT:(cont.) The following citizens addressed the City Council with concerns on proposed ordinance: Fred Cordova, Charles Jackson, Dick Dawson 2002 MARCH 26 CC/RDA/CUA REG MTG MINS 2