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<br />Mrs. Bea Hernandez, 258 East N Street, stated that inasmuch as the funds are available, and the City is proceeding
<br />with the project, she felt the swimming pool should be of a larger size and adequate enough to accommodate everybody.
<br />Mayor Beltran stated that all of these suggestions and comments will be taken into consideration, however, nowadays
<br />"Olympic" size swimming pools are not being constructed as they were in the past.
<br />Veterans Park - Multi -Service Center
<br />Mr. Mitchell then reviewed the Environmental Assessment Report and Impact Studies for the proposed construction of a
<br />new Multi -Service Center to be located in Veterans Park, and to replace the existing Center at the intersection of
<br />"0" Street and South La Cadena Drive. Mr. Mitchell said this report is similar to the report previously discussed.
<br />Mr. Mitchell showed photographs of Veterans Park and surrounding areas, explaining that the park is a 12 acre site
<br />and will be a good, convenient location for the new Center, with regard to availability, transportation, serving the
<br />public, etc. Mr. Mitchell discussed the services that are conducted at the present Multi -Service Center, and possible
<br />additional services that could be offered at the new Center in the future.
<br />Mr. Mitchell outlined the various proposed locations for the new Center and parking facilities, indicating that Alter-
<br />nate 1 would be located in the southeast corner of the park, fronting Pine Street; Alternate 2 would be located on the
<br />east side of the park, fronting Pine Street; Alternate 3 would be located on the north side of the park, fronting "0"
<br />Street; Alternate 4 would be located in the northeast corner of the park, fronting Pine Street; and Alternate 5 would
<br />be located in the southwest corner of the park, facing the railroad tracks and 8th Street. Mr. Mitchell said the pro-
<br />posed building will contain approximately 4,800 square feet.
<br />Mr. Mitchell stated that, as with the previous proposal, the major expenses of the project will be covered through HUD
<br />funds, with annual operation and maintenance expenses to be funded by the City.
<br />Mayor Beltran asked if anyone desired to speak at this time on this project.
<br />The following persons spoke in opposition to locating the new Multi -Service Center in Veterans Park because the park was
<br />dedicated to the veterans; it is the only park in South Colton for the residents to enjoy and use; the additional traffic
<br />that would be generated by a Center located in the park would be hazardous and dangerous; the removal of too many trees
<br />and the grass would destroy the beauty of the park; the residents of the immediate area do not want the new Center built
<br />in the park; a new Center building at the existing site would beautify that corner, "0" Street and La Cadena Drive, and
<br />would be in a better location; a Center located in the park would invite vandalism and other serious problems.
<br />Mr. Edward Lopez, 1105 North La Cadena Drive
<br />Mr. Oscar Ramirez, South Colton
<br />Mr. Dale Chavez, 610 Pine Street
<br />Mrs. Millie Herrera, 248 East N Street
<br />Mrs. Marina Viduarri, 1150 Grand Avenue
<br />Mrs. Mary Chavez, 566 Pine Street
<br />Mr. Steve Herrera, 1320 Rosewood
<br />Those speaking in favor of locating the new Multi -Service Center building in Veterans Park were:
<br />Mr. Ray Abril, Jr., 330 East N Street
<br />Mr. Jess Vasquez, 677 South 8th Street
<br />Mr. Abril and Mr. Vasquez felt the new proposed center would be ideally located in Veterans Park, it would be a new,
<br />larger facility capable of handling additional services, and to consider some other site location at this time would
<br />ultimately be too costly. ,
<br />Councilman Gonzales asked with regard to Alternate No. 3, on the north side of Veterans Park and fronting on "0" Street,
<br />how many spaces would the parking lot accommodate.
<br />Mr. Mitchell answered 60 to 70 parking spaces.
<br />Councilwoman Cisneros asked if this parking lot, the one to be located facing "0" Street, could also be closed off when
<br />the Center is not in use, or not open.
<br />Mr. Mitchell answered yes.
<br />Councilman Hayes asked what would be the costs involved should the City decide to build on another site.
<br />Mr. Mitchell answered to begin with a great deal of time and money would be involved, Staff would have to put together
<br />a new Enviornmental Assessment Report, new Impact Studies, etc. Mr. Mitchell advised that the costs involved for these
<br />reports that have been made on the present sites comes to approximately $161,000.
<br />Mayor Beltran asked if anyone had additional comments or questions.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to terminate the Public Hearing. Vote was unanimous.
<br />Councilman Gonzales moved for approval of the proposed Community Center and Swimming Pool to be located in Municipal
<br />Park, along with the addition of moving the Community Center building south adjacent to the Recreation Hall and con-
<br />structing a wading pool to adjoin the large swimming pool; that Alternate No. 3 be accepted and approved for the site
<br />of a Multi -Service Center in Veterans Park (north side of park, fronting on "0" Street).
<br />Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros and unanimously passed.
<br />Councilman Rehrer said he felt that the people should know and understand that the City must consider all aspects of
<br />these projects and the money that is available to work with. Mr. Rehrer continued that the City is not thinking of
<br />only one section of town, or only one group of people, the City is taking into consideration the total community and
<br />all of its people.
<br />Mayor Beltran said let the records show that the last item of the Public Hearing, the Second Year Funding Application
<br />Amendment, has not been discussed or acted upon, and will be taken care of later in the meeting.
<br />Correspondence
<br />City of Ontario - "Expo 81"
<br />Mayor Beltran referred to a letter from Paul A. Treadway, Mayor of the City of Ontario, regarding the World's Fair which
<br />will be held in Ontario at the Motor Speedway site, in 1981.
<br />Mayor Treadway was requesting that a member of the Colton City Council attend an important meeting regarding "Expo 81",
<br />to be held Saturday, September 18, 1976, at the Holiday Inn in Ontario.
<br />After discussion among Council members, Councilman Rehrer was selected to attend the meeting in Ontario on Saturday,
<br />representing the Colton City Council.
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