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140 Council meeting which was the grant deed for property on the Cooley Ranch for a proposed fire station. Mr. Calabrese advised the Council a letter from Tom Villelli informs the City that Colton Limited will assume the assessment obligation against the proposed site. Councilwoman Cisneros requested delaying consideration until arrival of Councilman Rehrer since he had requested the hold -over. Mayor Gonzales said this item would be postponed for consideration at the end of tonights' meeting. COMMUNITY CENTERS Programs/Priorities Mayor Gonzales reported the purpose of this joint meeting of the City Council with the Parks and Recreation Commission was for the purpose of listening and receiving to input and suggestions on programs and/or projects to be carried on and/or housed in the Community Centers. City Manager Calabrese briefly read through various policies and methods followed by surrounding cities in selecting and servicing of programs through their individual community centers. The City Manager commented this material is merely to offer food for thought and not to suggest or propose that the City follow any of these programs or policies; unless, that becomes the Council's desire after thorough consideration. Discussion was held regarding whether the meeting should continue, inasmuch, as the Director of Recreation was unable to attend the meeting due to illness. The meeting continued due to the number of people present and various agencies and individuals addressing the City Council. The Senior Citizens requested consideration to remain at the Women's Club and that the City continue to pay the rental fee on their behalf. The Parks and Recreation Commission stated in their opinion, the Commission should hold a meeting indpendent of the Council first to receive input from the Recreation Director. The Legal Aide Society asked that their agency, which provides free legal aide through volunteer private attorneys, to citizens unable to pay, be allowed to continue this service through housing at the Hutton Center. The Legal Aide Society would require the service of office space, a desk and chair. Mrs. Rachel Humildad reported that used the old Plunge Building prior for use of the Hutton Center as her registered. Chief Elliott and Probation Officer for the Community Services Teams. and special activity programs they try. she managed a Ballet Folklorico Group and had to its demolition and wished to be considered group has grown by 45 and she now has 70 children Dan Keller, requested housing at the Hutton Center Mr. Keller outlined various counseling, tutoring, have practiced and some that they would like to Ms. Millie Herrera, emphasized the priority of the Council should be not who or what programs will be conducted when and where, but to complete the centers first. Miss Rosemary Colunga commented that it is a shame that even before occupancy, it appears the centers are already short of space to house the many needed programs and social services available to be offered. Miss Colunga stated that if the City of Colton could not make space available to the Legal Aide Society, she would gladly house it at the Community Center in Bloomington. Miss Colunga suggested the Council seriously look towards constructing and/or finding space in a building away from the new centers for a Youth Center. Miss Colunga said the youth are being left out. Mayor Gonzales thanked everyone participating tonight and urged that they attend the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to require the completion of the Community Centers within three weeks. Unanimous vote. Councilman Rehrer asked who had occupancy of the two centers and what was the liability to the City as the centers have not yet been turned over to us. SEP 111978