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Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Lofy, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 15. Unanimous vote. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: Proclamations Mayor Gonzales read in full a Proclamation for the Arrowhead United Way Centennial, 1891-1991. The Proclamation was received by Mr. Richard Fisher who thanked the Council and employees for the many years of support. Commendations The Mayor, City Council and Police Department honored Police Corporal John Underhill for his dedication and willingness to risk his personal well-being in order to protect and serve the citizens of Colton. Corporal Underhill was awarded the Colton Police Department Medal of Honor by Police Chief Stratton. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Unreinforced Masonry Bldgs. 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. Community Development Director Aguilera reported SB 547 passed in 1986, requiring local governments to prepare a seismic hazard building survey and adoption of a seismic hazard mitigation program. Director Aguilera stated the Community Development Department coordinated the preparation of the survey and seismic hazard mitigation report. The owners of the unreinforced buildings were notified and a meeting was set up to discuss the retrofitting. At the meeting all owners requested the City impose minimum requirements for the retrofitting, which involves the application of anchor bolts. Mr. Aguilera stated 22 structures were indentified in the survey and they are a potential hazard in the case of an earthquake that could lead to the loss of life and the destruction of property. Director Aguilera stated staff recommends partial retrofitting through anchor bolts to hold the unreinforced masonry buildings. Director Aguilera outlined three alternatives and recommended Alternative 1. for approval as follows: 1. Any certificate of occupancy application for the occupancy of space in an unreinforced masonry building (URM) shall be required to reinforce the building prior to the issuance of the certificate.