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the functions of the YMCA he did not at that time, nor this time, wish to see the removal of grassed areas at Municipal Park. Father Keane said he now understands, the City Council is in the process of again doing away with the grassed area at Municipal Park for the installation of tennis courts, and he is totally and strongly opposed to such plans. Father Keane stated he cannot in anyway agree with adding more asphalt and concrete to the City Parks, the old tennis courts should be renovated instead of building additional ones. Father Keane said the question is do you sacrifice the trees, grass, and passive walking areas to put in additional recreational facilities. Mr. Dick Mosher, Recreation and Parks Commission Chairman, said he agrees with Father Keane and is against the tennis courts as proposed, however, this is his personal opinion and not that of the Commission. Mayor Huntoon called upon Recreation Director, Max Lofy, to give the status of the Recreation and Parks Commission on the subject of the tennis courts. Mr. Lofy reported that even before the planning as a result of the Park Bond monies, the Recreation and Parks Commission had approved and recommended to build the additional new tennis courts and to refurbish the existing courts into lighted basketball courts. Mr. Lofy said at the Special Commission Meeting held recently, these ideas were again reiterrated and approved. Mr. Bill Ashley, Colton High School Tennis Coach, spoke strongly for the need of quality new tennis courts, particularly, lighted courts for night playing. Mr. Ashley stated that presently the City of Colton does not have any tennis courts that are properly maintained. Mr. Jim Rankin also supported the construction of new lighted tennis courts, saying that people living in Colton wishing to play tennis should not have to travel to a neighboring city to be able to play on proper courts. Father Keane spoke from the audience saying, he is not opposed to the sport of tennis or of improving the present tennis courts, however, he is opposed to removing any more grassed areas for the construction of additional courts and suggested that now that the City Council has decided to locate the Community Center in the area of the Colton Plunge; it should consider locating the new courts in that same general area. Father Keane said the area over the existing pool would accommodate the courts as he understands the pool will be located at the High School. Council discussion followed. Mayor Huntoon felt before any action is taken by the Council, the Recreation and Parks Commission should have another opportunity to review this matter due to the questions raised here tonight and due to the approval of sites for the community projects. Councilman Rehrer felt the Council should look into the possibility of locating the new tennis courts in the vicinity of the existing pool area. Councilwoman Spragins stated the Recreation and Parks Commission had already on two occasions rendered their recommendation in regards to the location of the tennis courts. Councilman Hayes concurred with Father Keane in that the City currently does not have sufficient open space park areas. City Manager Huffaker reported that under the Park Bond criteria, the money could not be used to refurbish the present tennis courts as suggested, however, the City could remove the old courts in their entirety and construct new ones in their place. Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to remove the existing tennis courts in their entirety and to construct the new tennis courts on the site cleared according to the planned specifications. Motion carried. Mayor Huntoon voting NO. Fire Paramedic Unit (Blood Pressure Clinic) City Manager Huffaker reported a letter from Dr. Walt Comm, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, had been received commending the initiation of a blood pressure screening program for the citizens in the City of Colton. Mr. Huffaker stated the Blood Pressure Clinic was very successful and the clinic is to be continued at the Central Fire Station on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Community Development Act Community Action Group Mayor Huntoon reported Council members had received a copy of the letter addressed to him and the Council from the Community Action Group signed by Camilla Herrera, Chairwoman. City Manager stated the letter was not received in sufficient time to be placed on the Agenda and said it would be in order for the Council to instruct staff to prepare a response for the Mayor's signature. Council so instructed Staff. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional Use Permit Mr. Leonard Brown, Geophysical Industries, Inc. Planning Director Williams reported that Geophysical Industries, Inc, had been granted a Conditional Use Permit in 1973 to establish the use of 108 unit apartment complex, however, that permit has since expired and the complex was not developed. Mr. DEC 1°