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201 previous years, he did not feel that a $300.00 cost was warranted. Assistant City Attorney Edwards advised that the City Council had some time last month held a hearing for the purpose of hearing objections or protests on costs of weed abatement and that had these two objections been voiced at that time, the Council could have made an evaluation of the cost. At this point, Attorney Edwards continued, any reduction in costs would be borne by the City and not the contractor. Moved by Councilman Gonzales to reduce the assessment costs for weed abatement on the Suchil and Colunga properties in half. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Luis Marquez addressed the Council saying that in his opinion, the Council did not give just consideration to their problems. PLANNING 'COMMISSION -_REPORTS AND,.'RECOMMENDATIONS: VARIANCE Mr. & Mrs. Avila Mr. John Sanabria, Planning Associate, gave the Staff's presentation saying the applicant, Ruben A. & Elizabeth Avila, desired to reduce the existing 20 foot front setback to 10 feet instead of the required 25 feet, for the purpose of permitting the addition of a 10' by 20' porch to the existing dwelling at 926 Kansas Avenue. Mr. Sanabria reported that the Planning Staff recommended for denial because the request is greater than the existing dwelling on the east side of Kansas and the effect to the area from other similar requests could cause undesirable problems through additional requests. Mr. Sanabria informed the Council that Planning Commission Resolution No. 780 recommends approval of the request. VARIANCE Mr. & Mrs. C. D. Perez Planning Commission Resolution No. 781 was reviewed by Mr. Sanabria. Mr. Sanabria reported the request of Crecencio D. Perez to reduce the 25 foot front setback to 18 feet on the property -at 914 Kansas is supported by the Planning Staff and the Planning Commission recommends approval. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 780 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 781. Unanimous vote. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORTS AND RECOMMENDAT IONS : REFUSE DIVISION Community Services Director, Mr. Young read his memo to the Council dated August 1, 1975 regarding Consideration of the Solid Waste Management Master Plan. Mr. Young stated that if Council is in agreement with the plan passage of the Resolution as prepared would be in order. On motion of Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, Resolution No. 3532 was approved. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3532 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: PROGRAMS/POLICE Narcotic Task Force Services City Manager Huffaker referred to his memorandum to the Council regarding the proposed Contract concerning Narcotic Task Force Services. Mr. Huffaker stated the Police Chief highly recommends the program. Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to accept the County contract for Narcotic Task Force Services and authorized the Mayor to sign said contract. Unanimous vote. AWARDS Citizens Service City Manager Huffaker outlined the proposed Citizens Service Awards recommended by a Task Force consisting of Fire Chief Temby, Chief of Police Elliott, and Asst. to the City Manager Johnsen. Mr. Huffaker reported this recommenda- tion is made on Council direction to Staff to investigate such a program. Mr. Huffaker requested in his memo that Staff be directed to purchase an individual plaque, a perpetual plaque, and to make necessary arrangements for the first award presentation. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to accept the Citizens Service Awards proposal as presented. Unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATTONS- CLAIMS Josie V. Quinonez Assistant City Attorney Edwards recommended the Council reject and refer the claim of Josie V. Quinonez vs. the City of Colton to our insurance carrier. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer to reject the claim of Josie V. Quinonez and to refer said claim to Strachota Insurance Agency. Unanimous vote. CLAIMS Mr. & Mrs. Louis Greco Assistant City Attorney Edwards recommended the Council reject the claim of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Greco and refer same to our insurance carrier. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to reject the claim of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Greco and refer same to Strachota Insurance Agency. Unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION: SALARIES Meet and Confer Mayor Huntoon called for an Executive Session regarding Meet and Confer items. A U G 1975