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<br />CORRESPONDENCE:
<br />Mayor Beltran read a letter dated March 14, 1977, from Mrs. Esther Murillo, Founder of the Ballet Folklorico
<br />De San Bernardino, requesting a donation from the Colton City Council in the amount of $200, for the comple-
<br />tion of a portable stage, necessary for the dance group to perform in Rialto on the 5th of May.
<br />Councilman Rehrer suggested that 'staff write a letter to Mrs. Murillo, advising that there are not sufficient
<br />funds in the City's budget to accommodate this request.
<br />Council Members were in concurrence with Councilman Rehrer's recommendation.
<br />Chamber of Commerce
<br />Mayor Beltran referred to a letter dated March 4, 1977, from Frank Rebollo, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,
<br />requesting the Council's consideration for a presentation to be made by the Institute of Cultural Affairs
<br />concerning the "Town Hall Meeting" program.
<br />Mr. Rebollo stated the presentation, as made by the Institute of Cultural Affairs, would take approximately
<br />one-half hour, and would enable the City Council to determine whether such a program would be beneficial for
<br />our own community.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to schedule presentation by the Institute of
<br />Cultural Affairs concerning "Town Hall Meeting" program for next regular Council Meeting, April 5, 1977. Vote
<br />was unanimous.
<br />PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Zoning
<br />P. C. Res. No. 829
<br />Mr. Gary Mitchell, Planning Associate, stated that Planning Commission Resolution No. 829 concerns prezoning
<br />of existing County zoning to R-34, multiple -family residential, with special conditions, and requested that
<br />this item be set for public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 1977.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, setting for Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 5,
<br />1977, at 7:30 p. m., Planning Commission Resolution No. 829. Vote was unanimous.
<br />Zoning
<br />P. C. Res. No. 830
<br />Mr. Mitchell advised that Planning Commission Resolution No. 830 involves a change of zone from R-34, multiple -
<br />family residential with special conditions, to R-14, single-family residential with special conditions, and
<br />requested that this matter be set for public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 1977.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to set for Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 5,
<br />1977, at 7:30 p. m., Planning Commission Resolution No. 830. Vote was unanimous.
<br />COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Subdivisions
<br />Tract No. 9639
<br />Community Services Director, Earl Young, advised that the subdivision agreement concerning Tract No. 9639 has been
<br />received, and the developer, Mr. Villelli, is now desirous of closing escrow on March 30, 1977; therefore, Staff
<br />would recommend approval of Tract No. 9639, contingent upon receipt of the necessary Bonds and Letter of Credit.
<br />Mr. Young stated that Mr. Villelli is present this evening if any of the Council Members have questions.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving Tract No. 9639, contingent upon receipt of the
<br />necessary Bonds and Letter of Credit. Unanimous vote.
<br />Water Division
<br />Legal
<br />Mr. Young requested Council approval to renew the Proxy with the La Sierra Water as the City's representative with
<br />the stockholders of said company.
<br />Mr. Young advised that the Proxy is valid for a three year period, commencing March 15, 1977.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, approving renewal of Proxy, dated March 15, 1977,
<br />designating Mr. James Trusty as City's representative with stockholders in La Sierra Water Company, and authorizing
<br />Mayor to sign same. Vote was unanimous.
<br />CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Leases
<br />Multi -Service Center
<br />Acting City Manager Johnsen requested Council consideration and approval of a lease -agreement with Mr. Milton
<br />Noriega for the existing Multi -Service Center building, located at the corner of "0" Street and South La Cadena
<br />Drive.
<br />Mr. Johnsen advised that the term of the lease stipulates an eight-month period, commencing February 1, 1977, and
<br />terminating October 31, 1977, at a rental fee of $275 per month, and thereafter continuing on a month-to-month
<br />basis at the same rental fee, to be terminated as of February 1, 1978. Mr. Johnsen said the lease has been drawn
<br />up in this manner to coincide with the proposed completion date of the new building to be constructed at Veterans
<br />Park.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to approve and authorize Mayor to sign Lease between
<br />City, and Milton Noriega for rental of Multi -Service Center, as outlined by Staff. Vote was unanimous.
<br />School District
<br />Mr. Johnsen read his memorandum dated March 15, 1977, regarding a request from Mr. J. Leonard Weitzman, Rehabilita-
<br />tion Service Coordinator for the Colton Joint Unified School District, that the City consider initiating an educa-
<br />tion/work experience program, on a limited basis, for the students enrolled in this program.
<br />Mr. Johnsen said that Staff feels this is a very worthwhile Affirmative Action project, and a good opportunity to
<br />work with the School District and the students.
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