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341. CORRESPONDENCE: School District Band Review City Manager Huffaker referred to a letter dated August 12, 1976, from Mr. Duane L. Sharp, Review Director of the Colton Invitational Band Review Committee, requesting that the City of Colton again sponsor the fourth annual Colton Invitational Band Review, to be held on Saturday, October 16, 1976. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve City of Colton's sponsorship of fourth annual Colton Invitational Band Review on Saturday, October 16, 1976. Vote was unanimous. Bicycles Benefit Bike-A-Thon Mr. Huffaker reported on a letter dated August 2, 1976, from Mr. Donald A. Slater, District Manager of the Independent Order of Foresters of San Bernardino, regarding the Southern California "Forester 500" Benefit Bike-A-Thon, to be held August 21 through 28, 1976, with a designated route through the City of Colton. Mr. Huffaker stated the Order is requesting the City Council's authorization and endorsement for the local project, which will benefit the Lung Associations of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Mayor Beltran questioned the exact route that will be used through the City of Colton. Police Chief Phil Elliott outlined the designated route through Colton, stating that bikes will be released at two locations in small groups, with nurses and flagmen being provided at various locations and intersections. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to approve and endorse the Southern California "Forester 500" Benefit Bike-A-Thon, August 21 through 28, 1976, at outlined. Vote was unanimous. Petition Odor Nuisance Mr. Huffaker discussed a petition that had been received August 13, 1976, containing approximately 68 signatures, requesting that the City Council investigate nauseating odors that are being emitted by Engineered Fiberglass, Inc., located at 275 South Rancho Avenue in Colton. Mr. Huffaker stated that he has discussed this problem with the plant manager, and Staff is now checking into this matter to see what can be done to resolve the problem. Mayor Beltran asked if the Air Pollution Control Board had been notified of this problem. Mr. Huffaker said no, not as yet, however, Staff intends to notify the A.P.C.D. during the coarse of their investigations. Mayor Beltran suggested that a meeting be scheduled with himself, members of the A.P.C.D., and the plant manager of Engineered Fiberglass, Inc., in an effort to resolve this serious problem and alleviate these obnoxious odors. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, instructing Staff to schedule a meeting with Mayor Beltran, members of the A.P.C.D., and the plant manager of Engineered Fiberglass, Inc., to resolve the problem as outlined in the petition submitted. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Henry A. Martinez, 191 South 3rd Street, Colton, addressed the City Council, stating that he is speaking on behalf of all those persons who signed the petition and other residents in South Colton, who have been subjected to the very unpleasant and nauseating odors caused by the business known as Engineered Fiberglass, Inc. Mr. Martinez requested that the City Council give this matter their very serious and immediate attention, as these air polluting odors are definitely detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the community. Council members assured Mr. Martinez that this problem will be taken care of. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RFCOMMFNDAT MNO.- Conditional Use Permit P. C. Res. No. 810 Planning Director George Williams gave Staff's presentation regarding reconsideration of a Conditional Use Permit application requested by Mr. Carlton A. Post, President of Colton Country Fair, Inc., to establish the use of on- site sale of beer at a swap meet located at 2005 West Valley Boulevard, on the north side of Valley Boulevard, between Pepper and Riverside Avenues, in a C-2 zone. Mr. Williams referred to previous correspondence submitted by the applicant, including a plot plan showing the proposed snack bar, beer service and restroom area, which is to be located to the rear of the vendor sales area, a memorandum from the Chief of Police, Phil Elliott, dated July 9, 1976, and another letter dated August 9, 1976, from the applicant, together with a list of other swap meets in other areas that permit the sale of beer. Mr. Williams concluded that both the Planning Commission and Staff have recommended denial of this request, as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 810. Mayor Beltran stated he would like to have something clarified, and referred to a portion of a letter submitted to the Planning Commission by Mr. Post, regarding a conversation that he had with Mr. Williams in City Hall on Thursday, June 17, 1976, which alledged that Mr. Williams had made several negative comments concerning Mr. Post's request for a Conditional Use Permit application. Mr. Williams stated this was true in part, however, not completely. Mr. Williams said he feels that it is his responsibility and a part of his job to advise any applicant of permitted uses in the City, the laws and regulations of our City's Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code, no matter what type of proposal is involved or what type of application they are seeking. Mr. Williams further stated these applications are both time consuming and costly, to the applicant and the City as well. Mr. Williams continued that if the City permits this on-site sale of beer in this instance, a precedent will then be set, which will create undesirable situations and problems for the City. Mr. Williams reminded the Council members of the heavy traffic and pedestrians in that same area, across the street from the property in question, from the Auction which is held every Thursday and Saturday each week. Mr. Williams concluded that he still feels this should not be a permitted use at this location, and would create future hazards and problems for the City. AUG s