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390 Councilman Leroy Rehrer read his memorandum regarding a request from the Bicentennial Committee that the City provide a commemorative plaque designating the Colton Library as an historical site within the City. Mr. Rehrer advised that a permanent metal plaque would cost approximately $300 to $500, depending on the inscription and size, and if the Council Members are in agreement with this project, the wording, size, and total cost will be brought back to the Council for approval, along with a Resolution transferring monies equal to the actual cost of the plaque. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, approving request of the Bicentennial Committee to provide a commemorative plaque designating the Colton Library as an historical site. Vote was unanimous. Boards and Commissions Appointments Planning Commission Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, ratifying Mayor Beltran's appointments of Mr. Jerry Rios and Mr. Edward Negrete to the Planning Commission. Vote was unanimous. Recreation and Parks Commission Mayor Beltran stated that the appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission will be made at the next regular Council Meeting, January 4, 1977. Mr. David Lozano, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission, made the following reports to the City Council: Ratification of two Student Commissioners to the Recreation and Parks Commission, both residing in the City of Colton - Greg Rodriguez and Jo Ann Konogeris. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, ratifying appointments of Student Commissioners Greg Rodriguez and Jo Ann Konogeris to the Recreation and Parks Commission. Vote was unanimous. Student Government Day Mr. Lozano advised that the Commission has discussed the possibility of holding Student Government Day twice a year, with the first date being the middle or latter part of January. Joint Committee Mr. Lozano reported that since the appointments to the Joint Committee with the School District, nothing has been initiated, nor meetings or discussions held. It was suggested to Mr. Lozano that the Commission get together with the School District to work this out and possibly establish a schedule for the coming year. Attendance Mr. Lozano stated the Council Members have been given a list of the Commissioner's attendance of meetings during 1976 for their information. Community Development Coordinator Progress Report Mr. de la Cerda read his memorandum dated December 17, 1976, regarding actions and recommendations by the Community Citizens' Advisory Commission at the meeting held December 16, 1976, in reviewing the planned projects with the architect and the public hearing on the third year application. Mr. de la Cerda continued the Commission recommends an alternative to the existing site plan for Municipal Park, by locating the parking in the area of the existing pool and the new pool in the general area that was originally projected for parking, in order to minimize the cost of excavating the existing pool and to take advantage of the access off of Carreon Way, instead of access being from Colton Avenue which has greater traffic flow. J Councilman Gonzales and Councilman Rehrer were opposed to altering the existing site plan for Municipal Park, due to additional costs that might be involved, and felt that the architect should stay with the original site plan as presented to the City Council. Mayor Beltran felt that planning for ingress and egress along Carreon Way would be very bad, especially during the summer baseball season when this street is heavily traveled. Mr. de la Cerda stated the architect's original site plan at Municipal Park was predicated on existing condi- tions and since the authorized complex will be totally new, it is advisable to give the architect greater leverage in determining the best areas for access, parking and the most aesthetically pleasing location for the swimming pool. Councilwoman Cisneros asked Mr. de la Cerda if the Architect felt that this alternative was a good one. Mr. de la Cerda said the architect indicated it might be a good location, and possibly require less removal of trees. Councilwoman Cisneros felt that the City Council should take into consideration these recommendations from the Community Citizens' Advisory Commission, and listen to their suggestions. Mrs. Cisneros said this is why the Council appointed the Commission in the first place, to study and review these matters and make recommendations to the City Council. Discussion followed regarding the existing site plan for Municipal Park, and the suggested alternates. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, instructing Architect to proceed with the original site plan for Municipal Park, as presented to the City Council. Motion did not carry. Mayor Beltran advised Mr. de la Cerda to instruct the Architect to proceed with alternates. DEC 2 1 197 6