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Invocation was Colton. ROLL CALL: offered by the Reverend James Hutton of the First Presbyterian Church of Council members present were Hayes, Rehrer, Gonzales, and Mayor Huntoon. Also present were City Manager Huffaker, City Attorney Hutton, and City Clerk Ramos. Absent was Councilwoman Spragins. CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion of Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes and passed, the Consent Calendar was approved as follows,: 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 16, 1974, and Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 22, 1974, as on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of Warrants - Nos. 9208 through 9411 and Nos. 13137 through 13660 (August 2) inclusive, as recommended by the Director of Finance. 3. Grant Deed from John A. and Carlotta Patterson for Street Purposes. Accept and authorize recording. 4. Grant Deed from John A. and Carlotta Patterson for Street Purposes. Accept and authorize recording. 5. Dance Permit application of Mr. and Mrs. Jesus A. Juarez for September 7, 1974, at the VFW Hall. 6. Letter from Westminster Development Company regarding allocation of $32,000 for storm drain work in the Bluffs/Washington area. 7. Dance Permit application of El Tropical Bar, Proprietor Leonardo M. Rios, for a dance permit under Ordinance No. 412. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Better Water for Colton Week Mayor Huntoon read a Proclamation honoring Better Weate for Colton Week, August 12 through August 18, 1974. Planning Commission Appointment Mayor Huntoon stated the appointment to the Planning Commission will be made at the next regular Council meeting, due to the absence of Councilwoman Spragins. CORRESPONDENCE: Letter and Petition from Mrs. Jennie Richter, regarding traffic on La Cadena Drive. City Manager Huffaker stated that a letter and petition has been received from Mrs. Jennie Richter, 941 North La Cadena Drive, regarding the traffic along La Cadena Drive. The Acting Police Chief and the Director of Community Services have been investigating this matter and indicated to Mrs. Richter that a special watch will be placed on this area, along with helicopter patrol. Mr. Huffaker further advised that letters will be written to trucking companies using this route of La Cadena Drive. Mr. Huffaker concluded that Staff will bring a status report back to the Council at a sub- sequent meeting on this matter. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Haakon Ringen regarding condemned property on Virginia Drive. City Manager Huffaker read a report from the Director of Building and Safety, John Twiss, re- garding residential structures at 1518, 15422 16061% 1618, 16303, 16423, 17442 1756, 1780, and 1790 Virginia Drive, and the condemnation and demolition of the houses at 1606 and 1618 Virginia Drive. Mr. Huffaker advised that this area is being cleaned up and very soon the structures will be demolished in conformance with the Building Codes. Mr. Haakon Ringen, 1629 Virginia Drive, stated the report as given by the City Manager answers most of the questions, however, he said he would like to know what the time limit will be on demolishing these houses, and will this include the garages also. Mr. Huffaker replied the demolition will include all structures on the property. Mr. Ringen asked if the other residences could be fumigated to try and get rid of the cockroaches, which has really become a problem. Mr. Ringen stated this situation has been going on for a long, long time, and the Council and Staff know this is not right. Mr. Ringen said he could not sell his property right now if he wanted to, because no one would want to buy it, or live in that area the way it is now. AUG 6 1974