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19 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: General Plan Planning Director Aguilera reported the City's General Plan was adopt- ed in December, 1981, and was the first update of the General Plan since 1965. Mr. Aguilera advised the State General Plan guidelines reguire the entire Plan, including the basic policies, should be thoroughly reviewed at least every five years and revised as neces- sary to reflect new conditions, local attitudes, and political re- alities. Mr. Aguilera continued that on December 11, 1984, the Planning Com- mission discussed the need to begin the process for the five-year update, and came to the conclusion that the City should comply with the State's suggestion for the benefit of the City, its citizens and property owners, and they also formed an ad hoc committee to work on this project as it develops. OMr. Aguilera stated the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that the five-year update of the Gen- W eral Plan be started by first instructing Staff to issue requests for proposals from consultants, and, if the Council agrees with this Qrecommendation, a motion to instruct Staff to prepare a Request for M Proposals to be mailed to all interested consultants would be in order. After discussion between Councilwoman Garcia and Planning Director Aguilera, moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Rios, to approve Staff's recommendation with regard to update of City's General Plan. Unanimous vote. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: '—' Ordinance No. 1675 Acting Director of Community Services John Hutton reported that new Federal Law provides for longer, wider and heavier trucks, and cities are being required to review and designate terminal access routes to give these bigger trucks access to services and terminals. Mr. Hutton continued that without an ordinance, the terminal access process cannot be implemented, and without implementation, the City can expect legal challenge. Mr. Hutton referred to proposed Ordi- nance No. 1675, which provides for a local process to regulate the reasonable access provisions of the new Federal law. Mr. Hutton concluded Staff recommends First Reading of Ordinance No. 1675. Moved. by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Rios, to pass First Reading of Ordinance No. 1675, and waive further reading. Unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1675 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON ADDING CHAPTER (First Reading) 10.30 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF COLTON RELATING TO INTERSTATE TRUCKS. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Municipal Park/Dedications City Manager Elliott advised that Staff would like to plant the live Christmas tree, which is presently located in the lobby of City Hall in celebration of Christmas, in Municipal Park in honor of the late Father Michael Keene, who dearly loved to walk in the park and was truly dedicated to the preservation of trees. Mr. Elliott concluded Staff recommends approval of this dedication and authorization to proceed with planning of the ceremonies. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to approve Staff's recommendation as outlined. Unanimous vote. DEC 1 81984