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Civic Center 19 Mr. Trevino read his memorandum regarding refurbishing of public seating areas in the Civic Center, which would include the main lobby adjacent to the Council Chambers, waiting areas in front of the Finance Department and Community Services/ Planning Departments, and the waiting area in the Council offices. Mr. Trevino advised that the cost for this is estimated to be $4,000, and can be obtained by amending the 1980-81 budget to increase the Civic Center's Capital Outlay Account #01-1803-90 in the amount of $4,000, and decrease the Deprecia- tion Reserve Account #69-254 in the amount of $4,000. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to approve Resolution No. 4081. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 4081 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, AMEND- ING THE 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. Professional Organizations La Placita de Agua Mansa Restoration Association City Manager Trevino reported on a request, that was being continued from a pre- vious Council Meeting, from La Placita de Agua Mansa Restoration Association for an allocation of funds in the amount of $10,000 for planning and design purposes (10for their project. Mr. Trevino advised that in November, 1978, the City, along with the County Office Q of Community Development, established project priorities to be funded through d Housing and Community Development Block Grant Funds and it was determined that another priority be added, the Agua Mansa Restoration Program, in the amount of $10,000, with the suggestion that possibly those funds could be used for consul- tant services for the project. Mr. Trevino continued that Housing and Community Development Block Grant Funds be- long to the City of Colton and can often times be reprogrammed or reprioritized according to the dynamics of change, therefore, it goes without saying that pri- orities established two and one-half years ago may be subject to review in order to determine validity. Mr. Trevino said that Staff and the County Office of Community Development have met several times and have discussed this matter in depth, and the consensus is that the consulting firm the City has retained to update the General Plan be charged with the added task of preparing a specific plan for the Agua Mansa area and funding this additional task with the $10,000 that Agua Mansa is requesting, which would serve a dual purpose - provide a document that would be available to the Agua Mansa Restoration Association and prevent a duplication of effort on the part of the City. Mr. Trevino concluded it is recommended that the City Council instruct Staff to negotiate a contract with the General Plan Consultants to prepare a specific plan for the Agua Mansa area and authorize the Mayor to sign said contract after review by the City Attorney, and after said specific plan is completed, make a copy available to the Agua Mansa Restoration Association. Councilman Rehrer asked which "Staff" had made these studies and recommendations, and had they contacted any of the members of the Agua Mansa Restoration Associa- tion on this. Mayor Gonzales stated if he recalled correctly, at the last Council Meeting Staff has been instructed to study this matter and report back to the City Council at this meeting, which they have done; however, there was no mention, or recommenda- tion, as to contacting members of the Agua Mansa Association in this regard. Mayor Gonzales moved for approval of Staff's recommendation as outlined with re- gard to funding for La Placita de Agua Mansa Restoration Association project. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Garcia. Councilwoman Garcia stated that she had asked for a copy of the list of the Board of Directors of the Association and to date has not received one. Mrs. Garcia said she was interested in knowing who serves on this Board. Councilwoman Cisneros stated that she had been involved with the Agua Mansa Association in the very beginning, when it was newly formed, and the intent of the Association has always been to help people and do things for the better- ment of the community. Mrs. Cisneros said she also feels this matter should be discussed with members of the Association and brought up again at the Ad- journed Council Meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, February g4, 1981. FEB 17 1981