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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recycling Services Res. No. R-63-88 City Manager Benest reported on a proposed resolution approving the submission of a proposal by the City of Colton under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. Mr. Benest continued the State of California Department of Conservation has issued a Request for Proposal for agencies to provide urban rural and recreational litter abatement and recycling activities. There is approximately $700,000 in funds to be awarded to successful bidders. Mr. Benest advised in March the City initiated a Recycling Buy -Back Center at Rancho and "C" Streets and on June 27 began a pilot curbside recycling program in the downtown area. The City of Colton is the first community in San Bernardino County to implement a comprehensive curb- side recycling effort. Mr. Benest then outlined the activities and costs that will be included in the City's request to the State. Mr. Benest concluded Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. R- 63-88, approving the City of Colton's Human Services Department sub- mission of a proposal for $98,500 to enhance and expand our recycling services. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve Resolution No. R-63-88 and Staff's recommendation. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-63-88 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL UNDER THE CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUC- TION ACT. Park Development Plan City Manager Benest advised in 1986, based on Staff and the Parks and Recreation recommendations, the City Council adopted a four-year Park Plan. Mr. Benest then outlined nine projects that have been completed or are in various stages of design, development or construction. Mr. Benest continued though the initial four-year Park Plan has ade- quately met the City's objective for additional facilities, equipment, and park and open space, a need existed to evaluate and reprioritize our Park Development Plan over a five-year period. Mr. Benest then re- ferred to the Five Year Park Development Plan prepared by Staff. Mr. Benest stated both the Parks and Recreation and Planning Commissions have reviewed the Five year Park Development Plan, approved it in con- cept, and recommend adoption by the City Council. 4