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City Clerk Ramos responded that she had not received any written communications 2 3 0 n favor of the Redevelopment Plan. Mayor Huntoon then stated all persons wishing to speak in favor of the Redevelopment Plan will now have an opportunity to speak by approaching the microphone, stating their name and address, and addressing their comments directly to the Redevelopment Plan. Those speaking in favor of the Redevelopment Plan were Mr. Dave Graff, representing Fredericks Development Company, and Mr. Dick Fields with the Southern Pacific Indus- trial Development Company. Mayor Huntoon then asked the City Clerk to read any written communications received in opposition to the proposed Redevelopment Plan. City Clerk Ramos referred to a letter dated July 21, 1982, from the San Bernardino Community College District opposing the proposed Redevelopment Project because of the potential load and excess cost of servicing the increased population, and the potential fiscal impact of this growth would place considerable strain on the Dis- trict's projected resources. Mayor Huntoon stated all persons wishing to speak in opposition of the proposed Redevelopment Plan, or those having questions regarding the proposed Redevelopment Plan, will now have an opportunity to speak by approaching the microphone, stating their name and address and addressing their comments directly to the Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Earl Young, of W. R. Showalter & Associates, representing Pacific Coast Builders, stated Pacific Coast Builders wish to go on record as being against being included in the Project Area as they feel their project is well enough along and they have contributed to the improvements along Cooley Drive, Hunts Lane and Cooley Lane, either by having already put those improvements in or have been bonded for them as their tract progresses, and they feel that in today's market, and particularly the cost versus the enhancement, to their particular tract is not justified. Mr. Robert Rich, Director of Administrative Services of the Colton Joint Unified School District, stated he was appearing this evening at the request of the Board of Trustees as they are gravely concerned about the Redevelopment Plan for the Santa Ana River Redevelopment Project, due to future impaction within the Colton -- Joint Unified School District's schools and the financial implications involved. Mr. Rich stated the School District desires to have language added to the Plan which will insure the alleviation of impaction of the schools and to provide a mechanism to assist the School District in case the existing laws regarding property tax and schools change. Mr. William Katz, part owner of a parcel at the northwest corner of Hunts Lane and Barton Road, stated he was speaking in opposition to the Redevelopment Project, be- cause of the cost involved for the project and increased costs for improvements, he did not want to be involved in an eight million dollar project as he was not a de- veloper and did not have that kind of money, he did not feel this was a "blighted" area due to the many surrounding developments that have taken place adjacent to this property, and he did feel that something should be done with the reallignment of the intersection of Barton Road, Hunts Lane and Reche Canyon Road as this was presently a death trap. Mr. John Brown, Legal Counsel for the Redevelopment Agency, spoke in response to comments made by Mr. Katz indicating that the very items brought up by Mr. Katz did, in fact, constitute conditions which would qualify this area for redevelop- ment under the Community Redevelopment Laws. Ms. Dolores Carter, Administrative Analyst with the San Bernardino County Admini- strative Offices, spoke about the Redevelopment Project and a possible impact or financial burden because of the proposed project and the use of tax increment funds as the financing mechanism. Ms. Carter advised that the County has identified there could be some potential impact involved, and she asked that the Counsel, Consultants, or any other appropriate party get in touch with a member of the County to come to some agreement prior to the adoption or passing of the Ordinance on this Plan. Mr. Earl Young stated he was speaking as a citizen of the community, and spoke in regard to the flood control of the area in question, especially as it relates to the overflow from San Timiteo Canyon. Mayor Huntoon stated all persons wishing to comment on the Environmental Impact Re- port now have an opportunity to speak. Mr. Robert Rich stated that although he was in favor of the Environmental Impact Re- port as it was presented, he, too, would request that the City Council and the Re- development Agency consider this matter carefully and direct Staff and Legal Counsel JUL .N 6 1982