1974 REG MTG MIN JUL 2 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Mr. Young said the costs of weed abatement for 1973 were $13,820.58, and for 1974, $113,771.38. Mr. Young concluded that the contractor has satisfactorily completed the 1974 program, and Staff recommends the Notice of Completion be recorded. Mayor Huntoon asked if anyone desired to make additional comments on this matter. On motion of Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, the Public Hearing was terminated. On motion of Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins and unanimously passed Resolution No. 3443 was approved, and the Notice of Completion was ordered to be recorded. RESOLUTION NO. 3443 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT ON THE COST OF ABATING NUISANCE. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Report and discussion regarding Smog Alerts. City Manager Huffaker stated that he will make the presentation this evening in the absence of Planning Director, George Williams, who is attending a Planning Director's Meeting in San Bernardino. Mr. Huffaker gave the Council members a detailed report on Smog Alerts and the stages, which consist o f the following: Stage I - Health Alert, Smog .20 parts per million Stage II - Air Pollution Warning, Smog .40 parts per million Stage III - Air Pollution Emergency, Smog .60 parts per million Mr. Huffaker also explained the approximate frequency of occurrence, the extent of health endangerment, and the abatement actions according to the three stages of Smog Alerts. Mr. Huffaker said it has been suggested the City utilize the following procedures according to the stage of a smog alert: First Stage Alert - City stop Recreation Programs involving vigorous outdoor activities; Notify groups utilizing park facilities that there is a first stage alert - such as Little Leagues, and it would be the groups decision to curtail their activities. Second Stage Alert - Reduce activities of City work crews involving strenuous work during Second Stage Alert except emergency services. With 24-hour notice or during smog season City work crews could start work at 6:00 a.m. Reduce use of City vehicles as much as possible, encourage City employee to pool car rides. Notify groups that park facilities in- volving vigorous activities are not permitted. Third Stage Alert - All activities outside should be curtailed, and people should stay in- side an air-conditioned building. Mr. Huffaker continued the San Bernardino County Department of Communications and Disasters is utilizing a format on an interim basis in alerting agencies and the public of the hazards of smog. Mr. Huffaker advised smog forecasts are made twenty-four hours in advance and daily, Monday through Friday, by the APCD and are broadcast by the local AM and FM radio stations. Cities are also notified through their Fire and Police Departments. Mr. Huffaker concluded these items are interim guide lines the City should follow, and we will be receiving more information from the Federal and County Governments and the APCD. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Closure of Agua Mansa Road for Flood Control Construction. Mr. Earl Young, Community Services Director, stated that last year the Council approved the closure of Agua Mansa Road from mid December through mid April, 1974, however, because of right-of-way problems encountered by the Flood Control District, construction has not yet begun. Mr. Young read a letter from the County Flood Control District indicating their intent to close Agua Mansa Road from August 1 through November 1, 1974. Mr. Young continued that Staff contacted the City of Rialto to determine whether any problems might be encountered during this new time, and Rialto could foresee no difficulties or problems. Mr. Young said the school district had also been contacted and they will have no problem until September, at which time they are planning to reroute one bus, however, there will be no difficulty in doing this. Mr. Young concluded that Staff recommends approval of the request for the street closure as outlined. On motion of Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins and unanimously passed, Council approved the request of the County Flood Control District to close Agua Mansa Road from August 1, 1974 to November 1, 1974. J U L 21974