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s Mayor Huntoon asked that Staff also check on a grade separation at the location of Valley Boulevard and the Santa Fe Railroad tracks, as suggested by Councilwoman Spragins . City Manager Huffaker stated this is the information and direction that Staff needs from the Council to proceed, and now cost estimates and other pertinent data can be gathered for the forthcoming budget sessions. Ordinance regarding Fuel Posting Requirements. City Attorney Hutton said that in accordance with Council's instructions, he has prepared an ordinance regarding the Fuel Posting Requirements, as adopted by the County and various surrounding cities. Councilman Rehrer-asked if after the fuel shortage is over and things are back to normal, will the Council have to repeal this ordinance. Mr. Hutton said that this ordinance does not contain any requirements or conditions that were not previous being followed, however, since the fuel shortage and crisis occurred, it has become necessary to correct certain situations that have developed due to the crisis. Mr. Hutton said that in preparing this ordinance, he followed the suggested, ordinance adopted by the County, making a few changes and additions of his own, specifically posting of signs in the location of on -coming traffic, size of the signs, limitations on quantity and cost of gasoline. Mr. Hutton stated that he has also made this an "urgency" ordinance, and has stated the ordinance is not only for the protection and convenience of the public, but the service stations as well. Mr. Hutton advised that he had not included the hours of operation in the proposed ordinance, however, this portion is at Council's discretion. Councilman Rehrer advised that the City of Riverside is using the practice of flying a green flag at service stations when there is gasoline available. Councilman Gonzales asked if it is legal for service station to use a minimum amount for the purchase of gasoline, such as a $3 .00 minimum for gas. Mr. Hutton said as far as he knows this would be legal and can be done by the various service stations. Mr. Hutton read the proposed ordinance in ints entirety for the Council members. After additional discussion, Council members felt the ordinance was necessary, however, to remain in effect only six months after adoption. On motion of Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Rehrer and unanimously passed, first reading of Ordinance No. 1446 was approved, and further reading waived. ORDINANCE NO. 1446 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUELS. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:42 p.m., on the request of Mayor Huntoon. The City Council reconvened at 9:25 p.m. , all members present. Mayor Huntoon stated the Council had adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. ADTOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, on motion of Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Mayor Huntoon adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m. Approved this day of , 1974. Mayor COUNCIL MEETING April 2, 1974 y&AJQ. 79e� HELEN A. RAMOS City Clerk A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 7:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Huntoon presiding. Mayor Huntoon led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was offered by the Reverend Harold A. Boeche of St. John's Lutheran Church of Colton. AP _' 1974