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Councilwoman Cisneros asked if staff had a recommendation on the time element for construction. Mr. Williams replied that he felt permit and construction should be commenced in thirty days. Councilman Rehrer asked Mr. Williams if any construction plans have been drawn yet. Mr. Williams replied that he is not aware of any. 347 Mr. Walter Shultz of Empire Plating, reported the company is in the process of having the building plans drawn, that they have cleared and oiled their adjacent lot and are in the process of constructing fencing around this lot which will be used for off street parking for their employees. Mr. Shultz said the company anticipates that they will be able to secure a building permit in two weeks and that construction of the building will be completed in 90 days, however, as stated in their letter they are requesting a 3 - 5 year waiver for construction of the curb, gutter, sidewalks, and off street parking. Mr. Alan Gathercoal, 108 Pleasantview, stated that he had submitted a petition in regards to the noise four months ago and was disturbed with the slow process and seemingly lack of progress with resolving the noise problem. Discussion followed..on the status of the problem and solution thereof. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to grant Empire Plating Company a thirty day period in which to commence construction, to grant a waiver of off-site improvements conditioned upon the execution of a recordable agreement defining terms of waiver. Unanimous vote. Niiicanrin Odor - Engineered Fiberglass, Inc. Planning Director Williams reported from his memorandum to the City Council saying that he had made a field inspection of Engineered Fiberglass, with Mr. Myers of the company. Mr. Williams also reported that OSHA and the State Health Department have made recent visits to the company and report no problems or health hazards. Mr. Williams continued that the odor is quite obvious inside and outside the plant facility, as well as being strong for about one block to the north and east in the adjoining residential area. Mr. Myers addressed the Council saying he is concerned about the odor problem and indicated a desire to continue work- ing on the problem because the company does not want the neighbors to be annoyed with the odor. Mr. Myers said he knows the odor is not harmful health -wise. Planning Director Williams stated the only comment he would add is that if it is the Council's desire to initiate procedures to abate the company as a public nuisance, then Staff should be directed to gather information on the problem by logging telephone calls received by the City and in turn notifying the APCD. Mr. Williams said this is the same procedure suggested and followed by the then City Attorney when the City encountered a similar problem with Marco Chemical. Discussion followed. Mr. Henry Martinez, 191 South 3rd Street, Colton, reported some improvement in the odor problem has been noted, how- ever, there is definitely room for further improvement. In addition, Mr. Martinez, said the company needs to do something about the landscaping on the north and east sides of the plant. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to instruct Staff to proceed in gathering information for abatement of Engineered Fiberglass, Inc. as a public nuisance. Unanimous vote. Annexations Colton Joint Unified School District Planning Director Williams reported that the Colton School District is requesting that the City initiate an annexa- tion of a 10 -acre parcel of land on the south side of Washington Street and behind the 7-11 store and Racketball Club. Mr. Williams explained that there are several annexation fees involved and Council must decide whether the City or the School District will incur these costs, totalling between $300 and $00. Mr. Williams concluded by saying the letter from the School District stipulates the annexation request is conditioned on pre -zoning of the property to R-3. Discussion followed. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve the annexation request of the Colton Joint Unified School District conditioned on the School District paying all related annexation fees. Motion carried. Councilman Hayes abstaining. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES Department of Water Resources - Permit Community Services Director Young reported from his memorandum dated September 3, 1976 relating to a requirement for a construction permit from the Department of Water Resources. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve Resolution No. 3636. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3636 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FROM DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES. TRAFFIC Regulations & Control - Agua Mansa Community Services Director Young reported from his memorandum dated September 3, 1976, entitled Speed Zone Study - Agua Mansa Road. Discussion followed. Moved by Councilman Hayes to post the southern portion of Agua Mansa at 45 miles per hour. Mr. Young cautioned the City Council stating that if it Council's desire to to post the south side at 45 miles per hour, that Staff be instructed to make further studies to determine if in fact the sharp curved areas of Agua Mansa can be safely driven at 45 miles per hour and/or what would be the safe speed at the curved areas.