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Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 799,
<br />subject to the five conditions as stated in the resolution. Vote was unanimous.
<br />Community Development Act
<br />Planning Director Williams requested that a public hearing be scheduled to discuss the Community Development Act
<br />application, to be submitted to SCAG prior to April 1, 1976.
<br />Mr. Williams suggested the public hearing be scheduled for Monday, March 22, 1976, at 7:30 p. m.
<br />After discussion among the Council members, moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to schedule a
<br />public hearing on Monday, March 22, 1976, at 7:30 p. m., regarding the Community Development Act application. Vote
<br />was unanimous.
<br />COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Weed Abatement Program
<br />Community Services Director Earl Young requested permission from the City Council to advertise for bids on the 1976
<br />Weed Abatement Program.
<br />Mr. Young advised there are 997 parcels involved in the Weed Abatement Program this year as indicated in the proposed
<br />resolution. The bid opening is scheduled for April 7, 1976, with abatement by the contractor to begin on May 1,
<br />1976.
<br />Mr. Young further advised that 90 parcels will be notified by separate mailing of an increase in costs, so that the
<br />City will not run into the same problems as the previous year.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve Resolution No. 3581. Vote was unanimous.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 3581
<br />- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DECLARING
<br />WEEDS GROWING UPON THE STREETS OR SIDEWALKS OR UPON PRIVATE
<br />PROPERTY AND RUBBISH, REFUSE OR DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDEWALKS
<br />OR PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COLTON TO BE A PUBLIC
<br />NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREFOR IN ACCORDANCE
<br />WITH SECTIONS 395015 395615 39561.59 395625 395639 39567.15
<br />ALSO 39568-39586 CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 3, TITLE 4, DIVISION 3
<br />OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
<br />Bids
<br />Mr. Young reported that bids were received and opened on Wednesday, February 25, 1976, to remodel the existing fuel
<br />storage tanks at the City Yards.
<br />Mr. Young said that only one bid was received, and Staff recommends awarding this bid to Spencer and Jones of
<br />Colton in the amount of $904.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to award bid for remodeling existing fuel storage tanks
<br />at City Yards to Spencer and Jones in the amount of $904. Vote was unanimous.
<br />RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Mr. Max Lofy, Recreation Director, reported on the following items from the Recreation and Parks Commission
<br />meetings held February 18, and February 23, 1976.
<br />As of this time, no site selection has been reached concerning the three proposed projects - swimming pool,
<br />community center, and North Colton Park. The Commission did not feel qualified to deal with the housing
<br />portion of the application and, therefore, that phase will not be considered.
<br />A cut-off date for the Athletic Achievement Award was set for December 31 of each year.
<br />A cut-off date for the Citizen's Service Award was set for March 12, 1976, so that a decision can be made
<br />before the March regular Commission meeting is held.
<br />A request from Mr. Joe Acosta, one of the baseball league Presidents, regarding financial aid from the City in
<br />the amount of $2,500 to cover the cost of umpires for two leagues, the Pony/Colt League and the Miss Softball
<br />America League.
<br />After discussion among Council members and Staff, moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman
<br />Rehrer, Council denied the request for financial aid in the amount of $2,500 for two baseball leagues due to a
<br />lack of funds in the City's budget. Vote was unanimous.
<br />CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Bids
<br />City Manager Huffaker requested that this item, awarding the bid for Police vehicles, be held over until the
<br />next regular Council meeting.
<br />Civil Service Board
<br />City Manager Huffaker advised that Staff has prepared an ordinance, for first reading, which amends Ordinance
<br />No. 1122 and provides for the election of a ViceChairman to the Civil Service Board, as requested by the Board
<br />Chairman, Neale Adair.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1490, and
<br />waive further reading. Vote was unanimous.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 1490 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1122
<br />First Reading AND SECTION 2.48.030 OF THE COLTON NUMICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE
<br />FOR THE ELECTION OF A VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.
<br />Budget
<br />State Park Bond Act
<br />Mr. Huffaker reported that during the preparation of the 1975-76 fiscal year Budget, the estimated revenue and
<br />appropriation for the State Park Bond Grant, in the amoung of $58,613, had not been reflected, and in order to
<br />comply with proper accounting standards and record keeping, Staff recommends that a resolution amending the
<br />1975-76 fiscal year Budget be approved.
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