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Planning Director Aguilera advised that this matter was brought to Staff's attention 1 8 when a complaint had been followed-up with regard to the church services being held at the recreation hall in the mobile home park. Mr. Aguilera said the Ordinance states that in order to have religious assembly of two or more persons, a Conditional Use Permit must be obtained. Mr. Aguilera said the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this matter and also had outside legal counsel from Mrs. Thornton on how this matter should be handled. Councilman Rehrer said he understands that the recreation building already has a Conditional Use Permit for public assembly, and inasmuch as our Constitution guaran- tees freedom of speech and freedom of assembly and religion, he felt this was a civil matter and the City should not get involved. Mr. Rehrer felt that the City should review the existing Ordinance. Councilman Rios stated he felt this is a matter that should be decided by the Courts, let them make a decision on what should be done. Councilwoman Cisneros said this is a very touchy situation and she agreed with Council- man Rehrer. Mrs. Cisneros felt this matter could be handled "in house". Mrs. Cisneros said she also agreed that the City should review the existing Ordinance. Councilwoman Garcia said she felt that the City cannot pick one over the other, and say that one should have a Conditional Use Permit and the other should not. Mrs. Garcia felt the Council should deal with this matter, and listen to the recommenda- tions from the Planning Commission. Discussion then followed among Council Members, Pastor Minkler and Staff with regard to the church's services, the existing Ordinance, and discussions at Planning Com- mission meetings. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, that any action on this matter concerning the Valley Community Church be postponed until Staff has an opportunity to review the existing Ordinance, and that Staff take no action on the Cease and Desist Order. Motion carried, with Councilwoman Garcia voting NO. Councilman Rios asked about the time frame on this matter, and how long a period are we talking about. Councilman Rehrer stated until the next regular Council Meeting scheduled for -^ May 4, 1982. Mrs. Phyllis Brooks, resident of Lake Cadena Mobile Home Park, spoke to the City Council opposing the religious services being conducted by the Valley Community Church, stating that this was no place to hold this kind of activity, and she felt the City Council should do something about it. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Bids Weed Abatement City Engineer, Ben Urguiza, advised that the re -bids on the 1982 Weed Abatement Program were opened on April 19, 1982, with three bids being received, and Staff recommends the award be made to the lowest bidder, Rick's Tractor and Discing, in the amount of $15,609.28. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, approving award of bid for 1982 Weed Abatement Program to Rick's Tractor and Discing in the amount of $15,609.28. Unanimous vote. Water Division Mr. Urguiza said that Staff requests permission to advertise for bids on the repair of the City's three million gallon concrete water reservoir, as recommended by Willdan & Associates, the engineering firm contracted to inspect and determine the necessary repairs of the tank. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, approving and authorizing Staff to advertise for bids for the repair of the City's three million gallon concrete water reservoir. Unanimous vote. Parcel Maps Mr. Urguiza recommended acceptance of an offer of dedication of an additional five feet of property for public right-of-way purposes for Parcel Map No. 7220, located south of Mill Street, on the west side of Rancho Avenue. APR 2 0 1982