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COUNCIL MEETING November 19, 1974 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 Robert K. Johnson of the Colton Community Church. Itie) aWi7.111*6 Council members present were Hayes, Spragins, Rehrer, Gonzales, and Mayor Huntoon. Also present were City Manager Huffaker, City Attorney Hutton, and City Clerk Ramos. CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion of Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer and unanimously passed, the Consent Calendar was approved as follows: 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting held November 6, 1974, and Adjourned Regular Meeting held November 12, 1974, as on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of Warrants - Nos. 15286 through 15576 and Nos. 458 through 638 (November 12) inclusive, as recommended by the Director of Finance. 3. Grant Deed - From Colton Ltd., to City of Colton for street purposes. Accepted and authorized for recording. 4. Grant Deed - From Colton Ltd., to City of Colton for street purposes. Accepted and authorized for recording. 5. Grant Deed - From Caprenter's Pension Trust to City of Colton for street purposes. Accepted and authorized for recording. 6. The Arthritis Foundation requesting permission to solicit door to door for Annual Fund Raising Campaign during first full week of February, 1975. (Approved, subject to ratification by the Chief of Police) MAYOR'S REPORTS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Huntoon read a Proclamation honoring Southern California Teen Challenge Week, from November 24 to December 1, 1974, which was accepted by a member of the Southern California Teen Challenge headquarters in San Bernardino. PUBLIC HEARINGS: TIME AND PLACE FIXED FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION EXPENSE REPORT FOR PROPERTY AT 348 SOUTH RANCHO AVENUE. Mayor Huntoon declared the public hearing open. City Clerk Ramos submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests or objections had been received. Mr. John Twiss, Director of Building and Safety, advised that the residence at 348 South Rancho Avenue had been under condemnation since -1971. Mr. Twiss said the proper notices were mailed out and the demolition took place on November 10 and 11, 1974, at a cost of $437.74, of which $96.40 was spent for the County dump. Mr. Twiss stated the property owner advised that due to circumstances at the present time, he cannot make the payment of $437.74 in full at this time, therefore, Staff recommends that the property owner be allowed to pay this debt over a two year period of time. City Attorney Hutton asked Mr. Twiss if the property owner has been advisedof this process, and if not, how does Staff so intend to inform the property owner. Mr. Twiss replied that the property owner has not as yet been advised, however, Staff will inform them by mail of these procedures. Mayor Huntoon asked if anyone else wished to be heard on this matter. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer and unanimously passed, the public hearing was terminated. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Resolution No. 3475 was approved: RESOLUTION NO. 3475 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DETERMINING AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENT BY INSTALLMENTS. 119 Nr,)\s 19 1974