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RESOLUTION NO. 3483 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROV- ING AMENDMENTS TO THE PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN PURSUANT TO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS RULE II, SECTION 3 AND RULE IV, SECTION 6. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning Commission Resolution No. 763. Planning Director George Williams said this item concerns a Conditional Use Permit application for the expansion of the existing miniature golf course recreational facility on Washington Street on approximately 1.7 acres. Mr. Williams described the proposed improvements and surrounding area, and stated that both Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to six conditions as stated in Planning Commission Resolution No. 763. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Plan- ning Commission Resolution No. 763 was approved. Billboard Sign Request of Carter Industries. Planning Director Williams said that the Council members have copies of Staff's report dated December 11, 1974, regarding the request from Carter Industries to construct a billboard sign adjacent to the Riverside Freeway (Interstate 15) and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail- road crossing of the freeway. Mr. Williams stated the Planning Department recommends this request be denied because the area has too many existing billboard signs, and the sign will affect visual quality of the area. Mr. Williams added that if the Council desires to approve the request, this requirement should be made a part of the contract with the property owner, that the contract may be cancelled after six months notice from the City of Colton that the sign must be removed. Mr. Robert Shanks, representing the owners of the property involved with the proposed bill- board sign, spoke to the City Council urging them to approve the request to construct the billboard sign. Councilman Rehrer stated this is the same old problem that the Council has discussed before and, therefore, he would follow the recommendation of Staff and move that this request from Carter Industries to construct a billboard sign be denied. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Spragins and unanimously passed. Report on Community Development Act, 19743,Title I. Planning Director Williams referred to his memorandum to the City Council dated December 11, 1974, and attached summary of the Community Development Act of 1974, and stated this is a very lengthy item. Mr. Williams gave a brief report on the Community Development Act, stating the program objective is the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Mr. Williams explained that the City of Colton is eligible for 1.092 million dollars in Entitlement Funds over a six year period, and an application must be filed by March 1, 1975, which is very involved and the City does not have the manpower, time and all of the exper- tise to complete the application. Mr. Williams continued for this reason, Staff is recommending that a consultant be retained to fill out and submit the application for the City of Colton, and if the Council concurs with this, a resolution should be adopted for this procedure. Councilwoman Spragins, Councilman Rehrer, and Councilman Hayes were of the impression that this matter necessitated additional discussion and study before making any actual decisions, and suggested that a Study Session be held on this program. Councilman Gonzales felt that only good can come from a program of this kind, something that can really benefit Colton, and he suggested that the Council follow Staff's recommendation and adopt a resolution this evening. Discussion followed between Council members and Staff regarding the program, the application to be filed, the possibility of hiring a consultant for this purpose, and adopting a resolution. Councilman Hayes suggested that this item be held over for an adjourned meeting, when it can be discussed and studied in its entirety. Councilman Gonzales moved that the City Council approve Resolution No. 3484, with regard to the Community Development Act of 1974. Motion seconded by Mayor Huntoon. 129