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N D Q Q COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1981 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 7:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Gonzales presiding. Mayor Gonzales led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was offered by Councilman Leroy Rehrer. ROLL CALL: Council Members present were Rehrer, Garcia, and Mayor Gonzales. Also present were City Manager Trevino, City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. Absent were Councilwoman Cisneros and Councilman Hayes due to illness. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Councilwoman Garcia suggested the Council deviate from the Agenda and consider Item No. 21, request from the Colton Youth Football Program for funding. Mayor Gonzales referred to a memorandum from Recreation Director Max Lofy regard- ing a request from the Colton Youth Football League for funds in the amount of $13,000 for equipment, which has been recommended for approval by the Recreation and Parks Commission. 23 Mr. John Mosqueda, 495 Lemon Street, President of the Colton Youth Football League, addressed the City Council with regard to the League's request for funds and finan- cial assistance to purchase new helmets and shoulder pads for the players. Mr. Mosqueda stated the present equipment they have been using is very old, completely worn out and dangerous to use. Mr. Mosqueda said the League was unable to raise a substantial amount of funds last year to purchase all of the equipment needed and they were now requesting financial assistance from the City so that the League could continue with their program. Mr. Mosqueda stated the football program is very beneficial to the young boys, many of the high school "stars" started in this program, and the League would like to continue helping these youngsters to partici- pate in a worthwhile and productive sport. Speaking in favor of the request for funds and on behalf of the Colton Youth Foot- ball League were the following: Mr. Rick Juarez, 567 West "F" Street, Colton. Mr. Henry Aldama, 1280 Rialto Avenue, Colton. Mr. Sonny Cortez. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Mayor Gonzales, to refer this request back to Staff for further study and report back to the City Council at the next regular Meeting, March 17, 1981. Unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Gonzales stated that Item No. 9 under the Consent Calendar, Report on Water Well No. 4, will be removed and discussed later during the Meeting. Minutes February 17, 1981 February 24, 1981 Warrants 40435, 40437, 40696 through 40950 16780 through 16942 February 26, 1981 inclusive Personnel Consider part-time assignment of Intern from University of Redlands in the Planning Department. Parcel Maps Acknowledge offer of raodway rights-of-way dedication, but decline to accept offer of dedication at this time, for Parcel Map No. 6053. Tract Files Consider offer of easement for Tract No. 11507. MAR 3 1981