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Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to accept offer of dedi- cation of additional property for public right-of-way purposes for Parcel Map Nol 8:3 7220. Unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Ordinance No. 1622 Second Reading City Attorney Edwards introduced Ordinance No. 1622 for Second Reading, reading it as to number and title only. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to pass Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1622. Unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1622 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1602, Second Reading AS AMENDED, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ZONE RECLASSIFICATIONS. Audit Councilman Rios said he would like to make a motion to hire the firm of Ross, Landis and Pauw, CPA's of Riverside, to review and to report on the petty cash and related expense accounts of the City for the past two years; the City Attorney shall notify the firm of this action and all City Staff shall cooperate to aid in the work; the work shall start immediately and up to $2,000 will be authorized for it. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros and unanimously passed. (y) Councilwoman Garcia mentioned that she feels items of this nature should be brought to the Council Members' attention so that everyone knows what is going on, and not Q be "springing" any surprises. Q Discussion then followed among Council Members and Staff with regard to the proposed audit, and the audit now being performed by Quezada, Navarro and Company. Library Mayor Huntoon said he would also like to make a motion concerning the Library, as follows: The City Manager is directed to report to the Council on the status of the project to construct a Library for the City; the report shall include a listing and description of all documents that have been signed on behalf of the City and by all other parties; a listing and description of all documents that have not yet been signed by all parties and which would be utilized in order to accomplish the project; a listing and description of all actions that have been completed and that remain to be completed to accomplish the project and a statement of the various options now available to the City; a statement of possible changes that the City may make includ- ing changes in financing, changes in design, and changes in the parties in- volved; until receipt of the report and further Council consideration of the matter, all agents and representatives of the City are directed to cease their activities regarding the project, it being the intention of the Council that nothing further be signed or otherwise done for the time being. Councilwoman Garcia stated she felt this was completely out of order and against Roberts Rules of Order. Mrs. Garcia stated it would be an illegal act for this Council to rescind any previous actions, approvals, or signed documents that were made by the former City Council. Mrs. Garcia contended you said you were not going on a "witch hunt" and that is exactly what you are doing. Mayor Huntoon responded that he is not going on any "witch hunt", he merely would like to be brought up to date on what is going on and what has transpired, and he would like to have a listing of what has taken place to this point. Councilwoman Cisneros stated that she would certainly like to have that information made available to her also, and that she would second the motion. After additional discussion, Mayor Huntoon asked for a Roll Call Vote on the motion as made, which was as follows: AYES: Three; Cisneros, Rehrer, Huntoon. NOES: One; Garcia. ABSENT: None. Motion carried, with Councilman Rios Abstaining from voting. APR 2 3 1982