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Mayor Gonzales read in full a Plaque which was presented to John L. Spalding upon his retirement after 37-1/2 years of service to the City. Mayor Gonzales and Council Members congratulated Mr. Spalding. Car Allowances Mayor Gonzales read his memorandum regarding Car Allowances to City Employees, designating those employees eligible to receive a car allowance. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, approving Car Allowances to those Employees so designated. Unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Zone Change/General Plan Amendment Mayor Gonzales declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Ramos submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests or objections had been received. City Manager Benest spoke about the commercial development in the West Valley area, a key project for the City, which will provide City services to the residents as well as shopping opportunities. Mr. Benest stated the proposed shopping center will consist of approximately 19 acres and will create important shopping opportunities, jobs, and provide approxi- mately $200,000 in sales tax revenue on an annual basis, which will assist in providing the necessary Police, Fire, Recreation and other City services for the residents of that area. Mr. Benest said Staff is recommending that the additional commercial area be designated as Sensitive Development area and that there be a host of traffic mitiga- tion efforts. Community Development Director Jaime Aguilera made a presentation on the proposed commercial development, located on the southeast corner of Randall and Eucalyptus Avenues, and outlined the background and issues of the proposal. Mr. Aguilera advised the owner/developer, Intercal Colton Properties, owns approximately 10 acres of land adjacent to the site in question, which is presently zoned C-2, and now requests a change of zone on the other 9.6 acres of land from R-1 to C-2 for commercial de- velopment. Mr. Aguilera advised a 10 acre parcel to the west has been designated for an elementary school by the Rialto School District. Mr. Aguilera continued one of the major concerns has been the traffic situation, and the proposed increase in traffic, especially with the proposed adjacent school and the residential area. Mr. Aguilera said Staff requested several conditions in this regard - that the developer pay fees for signalization and the upgrading of Interstate 10 inter- change at Pepper Avenue; payment for crossing guards on Randall and Eucalyptus Avenues; and no driveways facing the proposed school would be allowed. Mr. Aguilera stated the school district has opposed this 3