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Mayor Huntoon said that he and Councilman Hayes made a visit to Fire Station No. 3 in Los Angeles where they saw the Paramedic Program in detail, and he was very impressed and feels this program should be established in Colton. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Consider City Clerk's submittal o f Building 0 f f is is l' s Condemnation and Demolition Expense Report for Property at 348 South Rancho Avenue. y City Attorney Hutton advised that this item is similar to the one previously discussed under Public Hearings regarding demolition of condemned structures. Mr. Hutton continued that the action necessary this evening is to set this item for public hearing, and the suggested time and place is November 19, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by -Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, the Building Official's Condemnation and Demolition Expense Report for property at 348 South Rancho Avenue was set for Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Ordinance No. 1468. City Attorney Hutton introduced Ordinance No. 1468 for second reading, reading it as to number and title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1468 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1240. On motion of Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales and unanimously passed, second reading was approved and Ordinance No. 1468 adopted. Ordinance No. 1469. City Attorney Hutton introduced Ordinance No. 1469 for second reading, reading it as to number and title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1469 - AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE TRANSACTION AND CARRYING ON OF CERTAIN BUSI- NESSES, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS, AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF COLTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MUNICIPAL REVENUE` AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Mayor Huntoon stated this is second reading on the Business License Ordinance, which has been a very controversial issue, and at this time if anyone in the audience cares to speak on this matter, please do so. Mr. Bill McGuern, President of the Colton Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the Council again urging them to make the Max -Tax a part of the Business License Ordinance, as he felt this would not adversely effect either the big businessman or the small businessman. Discussion followed with Council members and the City Attorney regarding having first reading of a new ordinance to include the Max -Tax portion, and not having second reading of Ordinance No. 1469. Councilman Gonzales stated that he is still opposed to a Max -Tax in the City of Colton at this time, as our City does not need it, and he also felt that a Max -Tax would definitely effect the small businessman. Councilman Gonzales moved for approval of second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1469. Motion di4d for lack of a second. Councilwoman Spragins moved that Ordinance No. 1469 be tabled, and first reading of Ordinance No. 1471 be approved to include a Max -Tax limitation of $1,000, and further reading waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Rehrer. Councilman Hayes requested a Roll Call Vote: Councilman Hayes - NO Councilwoman Spragins - YES Councilman Rehrer - YES Councilman Gonzales - NO Mayor Huntoon - YES Motion carried. Lease Agreement for Multi -Purpose Center. City Attorney Hutton stated that a new lease agreement for use of the Multi -Purpose Center has been signed by the Lessor, Mr. Milton Noriega, for a period of one year, from October 1, 1974 to September 30, 1975. On motion of Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Council accepted the new lease agreement for use of the Multi -Service Center, and authorized the NOV 61974