2003 CC/RDA/CUA REG MTNG MIN JUL 1

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PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizens addressed the Council: Randy Van Gelder, Vice President, La Sierra Water Company, representing sub area 4, requested that this property to be considered light industrial zone. Mr. Van Gelder explained the steps they were currently taking to clean up this property. Jim Andrey, represented 2/3 of the property in sub area two, spoke in support of annexation as long as it would lower density designation. Pete Mendoza, resident sub area one, spoke against annexation, expressing concerns with basic safety issues, fiscal impacts to citizens that live in the area. CM Zamora responded by recommending a meeting to address his questions or concerns. Scott McKann, supported annexation, suggested that additional language stating that development application can be made to the City of Colton and be processed subject to the ultimate approval of LAFCO of annexation, language should include that City would be supportive of the use of Community Facility District in this area to help development. Margo Kirk, resident/owner area one, expressed concerns about the number of residents identified in her area and would like to know what services and plan is for the area. Mayor Bennett invited her to meet along with Mr. Mendoza for further explanation by City staff. Community Development Director Zamora explained Council was only approving the pre -zoning of this area at this time; residents as well as staff will have other meetings to present discussing the future plans. State law requires that services that city or any annexing city provide must be equal or greater than the existing services that those residents now have; therefore, it will be greater than that which is in place now. CM Mitchell gave a brief explanation on the issue of when and how the residents will be affected, and spoke in support of the annexation and the positive aspects. CM Zamora acknowledged the importance of the fifteen residents affected by the annexation and explained how she had discovered the county pockets pertaining to the City of Grand Terrace that were in located her district. Motion/second by CM Ramos/Zamora to terminate public hearing. Motion carried with CM De La Rosa absent from the dais due to conflict. Discussion continued with CM Chastain explaining that in working with SANBAG the City is competing with many cities and this area would be more of a benefit. Motion/second by CM Chastain/Zamora to waive full reading and pass the first reading of Ordinance No. 0-13-03. Motion carried with CM De La Rosa absent from the dais due to conflict. CM De La Rosa returned to the dais. 2003 JULY 01 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING - 3 -