2003 CC/RDA/CUA REG MTNG MIN FEBRUARY 4

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Proclamation - CM Hernandez read and presented a proclamation to Family Services Supervisor Susan Rodriguez in honor of her continued dedication and distinguished service. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CUA/Award of Contract/U.S. Filter Company Water/Wastewater Director Eric Fraser presented an overview and requested approval of staff's recommendation. Discussion by Council and response from staff with motion/second by CM Ramos/Hernandez to approve Resolution No. CUA -2003-01. Motion carried with CM DeLaRosa absent. PUBLIC HEARING: (2) Historic Landmark #49 — Benches at Cesar Chavez Park (Item #2, Agenda 9/3/02 and Item #1, Agenda 11/19/02) This was the time and place fixed to continue consideration of property located at 670 N. Colton Avenue as Historical Landmark #49. Mayor Bennett declared the Public Hearing "Open" City Clerk Barrera said the Notice of Continuance regarding the Public Hearing was on file in the City Clerk's Office and stated that no protests or objections were received. Mayor declared the Public Hearing Open. City Clerk Carolina P. Barrera presented for Council consideration and approval of staff's recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT: None Motion/second by CM Chastain/Ramos to terminate Public Hearing. Motion carried with CM DaLaRosa absent. CM Mitchell stated at this time the City of Colton is not in a financial position to take care of this issue and that the benches are not properly utilized in the current area that there in. He also recommended that later, if the Council wants to designate the benches that they be moved to a different area. CM Hernandez understood the joint meeting with the Historic Preservation Commission was to determine if the benches were in the best designated area. City Manager Parrish responded that during the joint meeting the designation of the benches was discussed, however they did discuss other issues as well. A date was set to bring this item back to Council and to fund this project will take away from another CDBG project. He also stated that should Council designate this as a Historical site, the benches would remain where they are. 2 2003 FEBRUARY 4 CC/RDA/CUA/SCPFA Mtng. Min.