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372 ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1983 In accordance with notice duly and legally given, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 5:30 P. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Huntoon presiding. ROLL CALL: Council Members present were Rios, Rehrer, Garcia, and Mayor Huntoon. Also present were City Manager Elliott, City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. Absent was Councilwoman Cisneros. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Local Emergencies Resolution No. 4362 Mayor Huntoon stated the first matter for consideration this after- noon is a resolution declaring a local emergency, which will be pre- sented by the City Attorney. City Attorney Edwards then read in full Resolution No. 4362. Mayor Huntoon asked if anyone desired to address the City Council on this matter. Those speaking with regard to flood damage to their homes and prop- erty as a result of the heavy rain storms were as follows: Mrs. Hazel Strickland, 447 Julie Street, Colton. Mr. Harry Walters, 512 Julie Street, Colton. Mrs. Rosalind Ganino, 417 Julie Street, Colton. Mr. Glenn Montoya, 484 West Mill Street, Colton. Mr. Luis Acueto, 460 West Mill Street, Colton. Mr. James Ridley, 536 West Mill Street, Colton. Mr. Nicolas Trujillo, 496 Julie Street, Colton. City Manager Elliott said as the Resolution, just read by our City Attorney, states the City will be applying for state and federal funding, which will enable the residents to apply for low-interest loans to repair the damages of their homes and property. Mr. Elliott advised that the City of Colton was one of the hardest hit by the rain storms and flooding, and there was over two million dollars in property damages throughout our community. Mr. Elliott said he met with residents from the areas of Julie Street and Mill Street on Wednesday, August 17th, in the Council Chambers, and a committee was formed to discuss the problems in that area. Mr. Elliott stated unfortunately there was a great deal of damage done due to the rains and flooding, however, the City crews and Fire Department worked very diligently and did their very best to assist the residents. Mr. Elliott advised it is estimated the City will receive approxi- mately 1.2 million dollars to be used for repairs to private resi- dences. Mr. Elliott further advised that on a long range plan, the City intends to apply for funding for adequate storm drains in various areas, however, this would not take place before 184-185. Mr. Luis Adueto asked if they City could provide him with a pass -, for the dump, so that he could haul his damaged articles to the dump site. City Manager Elliott stated the City would provide a refuse truck to those areas if the residents would call him and leave their name and address. Mr. Elliott also stated if anyone else desires to participate in the Committee he mentioned previously, please leave their name, address, and telephone number so that they can be contacted. AUG 23 11083