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491 Mr. Aguilera concluded Staff recommends Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the San Bernardino County Com- munity Housing Resource Board for provision of fair housing program services, the agreement being subject to approval by the City Attorney and approve the transfer of funds from the Water Improvements Account. Ms. Mary Irving, Director of the San Bernardino County Community Hous- ing Resource Board, stated she would be happy to answer any questions that the Council Members may have. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, approv- ing and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with San Bernardino County Community Housing Resource Board, and approval of a transfer of funds, in the amount of $3,000 from the Water Im- provements Account, for payment of services. Unanimous vote. Agreements GTK Ltd Planning Director Aguilera reported on proposals from GTK Ltd., and International Systems, Inc., to assist the City in finding, writing and securing State and Federal grants for the City. Mr. Aguilera said the proposal from International Systems was for a lesser fee with a rN money -back guarantee. Mr. Aguilera continued that Staff reviewed the City's necessity for Q such services and felt this might be needed, however, the City Council recently approved the County's Community Development Block Grant pro- gram, to have the County process our grants. Mr. Aguilera stated in view of this, our own Staff will no longer be in a position to apply for C.D.B.G. funds, and can therefore use that time to apply for other types of grants. Mr. Aguilera concluded Staff recommends no action be taken on either of these proposals. I^ On Council consensus, no action was taken. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Acting Community Services Director John Hutton reported on the trans- fer of the existing Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located at the Michigan Street Mini -Park, to a more appropriate site, which is to be selected by the City Council. Mr. Hutton said Staff suggests three sites for Council's consideration, the Civic Center, Fleming Park, or the base of the flagpole at the new Library, and that the Council. also consider a ceremony for the placing of the Memorial. Mr. Hutton stated the Vietnam Veterans Outreach Pro- gram in Riverside should be contacted for the ceremony. Mr. Hutton concluded Staff recommends Council approve moving the Viet- nam Veterans Memorial to a site of Council's selection, and authorize a ceremony for the placing of the Memorial. Mr. Wes Hayden, 279 West Litton, advised the Council that he and Max Lofy, Recreation Director, had discussed this matter, and felt that possibly the Rotary Club might want to become involved in moving the Memorial. Mr. Hayden then read a letter from the Rialto J. C.'s stating this was a very worthwhile project and they would be happy to assist in the cost for transferring the Memorial to a new site. Mr. Hayden stated the Rotary Club has expressed their desire to pay any costs involved in moving the Memorial from one site to another. After discussion, moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Rios, to move the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from the Michigan Street Mini -Park to the base of the flagpole at the new Library, to hold a ceremony for the placing of the Memorial at the new site, and invite the Vietnam Veterans Outreach Program and Rotary Club to participate in the ceremonies. Unanimous vote. SEP 18 1984