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<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve Consent
<br />Calendar. Unanimous vote.
<br />City Manager Calabrese referred to a letter dated July 24, 1978, from R. Ann
<br />Siracusa, Director of the Office of Community Development for San Bernardino
<br />County, regarding the placing of a referendum on the ballot for the General
<br />Election in November for elderly, handicapped, moderate and low income hous-
<br />ing.
<br />Miss Pearla Eston, representing the County Board of Supervisors, requested the
<br />City of Colton's endorsement in placing the referendum measure on the ballot
<br />for the November Election, as the City of Colton is a participant in the County's
<br />Housing and Community Development Program and the Housing Assistance Plan.
<br />Miss Eston explained the purpose and goals of the proposed referendum stating
<br />mainly it would help private developers obtain state -financed, low-interest
<br />loans with no local county or city general fund monies involved, or no local
<br />tax obligations.
<br />Miss Eston advised that a public hearing would have to be held, and the deadline
<br />for ballot qualification is August 25. Miss Eston then read the sample measure
<br />to be placed on the .ballot.
<br />Councilman Rehrer recommended that this matter be continued to the next regular
<br />Council Meeting, August 15, 1978, and requested that Miss Eston furnish more in-
<br />formation and details at that time.
<br />Council members were in agreement with Councilman Rehrer's recommendation.
<br />Rent Stabilization
<br />Ord. No. 1539
<br />Mr. Thomas Lee, resident of Lake Cadena Mobile Home Park, requested the City
<br />Council reconsider Ordinance No. 1539 for rent stabilization, and reiterated
<br />the complaints and problems that still exist between the tenants and owners
<br />of the park.
<br />Mr. Lee stated that eventually state legislation will bring about some relief
<br />for these renters, however, in the meantime, their only alternative is to seek
<br />assistance from the City Council and continue requesting consideration and ap-
<br />proval of the rent stabilization ordinance.
<br />Mr. Henry Stiel, owner -manager of the Stardust Mobile Home Park, spoke to the
<br />Council Members about his park, regarding the current rental fees, the mainte-
<br />nance and upkeep of the park, and the friendly relationship among the tenants
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<br />MAYOR'S REPORTS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
<br />Resolution of Commendation
<br />Mayor Gonzales read in full
<br />a Resolution of Commendation on
<br />behalf of Sara Andon,
<br />congratulating her on scholastic
<br />achievements, and presented
<br />the Resolution to
<br />Miss Andon.
<br />PUBLIC HEARINGS:
<br />Zoning
<br />P. C. Res. No. 884
<br />Mayor Gonzales declared the
<br />Public Hearing open.
<br />City Clerk Ramos submitted
<br />the Affidavit of Publication and
<br />reported that no
<br />protests or objections had
<br />been received.
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<br />Staff referred to a letter
<br />dated July 27, 1978, from Montecito
<br />Memorial Park,
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<br />requesting that the public
<br />hearing be continued.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer,
<br />seconded by Councilman Hayes, to
<br />continue Public
<br />Hearing on Planning Commission
<br />Resolution No. 884, Index No.
<br />A-4-78, to Septem-
<br />ber 5, 1978, at 7:30 p. m.
<br />Unanimous vote.
<br />CORRESPONDENCE:
<br />Elections
<br />Housing
<br />City Manager Calabrese referred to a letter dated July 24, 1978, from R. Ann
<br />Siracusa, Director of the Office of Community Development for San Bernardino
<br />County, regarding the placing of a referendum on the ballot for the General
<br />Election in November for elderly, handicapped, moderate and low income hous-
<br />ing.
<br />Miss Pearla Eston, representing the County Board of Supervisors, requested the
<br />City of Colton's endorsement in placing the referendum measure on the ballot
<br />for the November Election, as the City of Colton is a participant in the County's
<br />Housing and Community Development Program and the Housing Assistance Plan.
<br />Miss Eston explained the purpose and goals of the proposed referendum stating
<br />mainly it would help private developers obtain state -financed, low-interest
<br />loans with no local county or city general fund monies involved, or no local
<br />tax obligations.
<br />Miss Eston advised that a public hearing would have to be held, and the deadline
<br />for ballot qualification is August 25. Miss Eston then read the sample measure
<br />to be placed on the .ballot.
<br />Councilman Rehrer recommended that this matter be continued to the next regular
<br />Council Meeting, August 15, 1978, and requested that Miss Eston furnish more in-
<br />formation and details at that time.
<br />Council members were in agreement with Councilman Rehrer's recommendation.
<br />Rent Stabilization
<br />Ord. No. 1539
<br />Mr. Thomas Lee, resident of Lake Cadena Mobile Home Park, requested the City
<br />Council reconsider Ordinance No. 1539 for rent stabilization, and reiterated
<br />the complaints and problems that still exist between the tenants and owners
<br />of the park.
<br />Mr. Lee stated that eventually state legislation will bring about some relief
<br />for these renters, however, in the meantime, their only alternative is to seek
<br />assistance from the City Council and continue requesting consideration and ap-
<br />proval of the rent stabilization ordinance.
<br />Mr. Henry Stiel, owner -manager of the Stardust Mobile Home Park, spoke to the
<br />Council Members about his park, regarding the current rental fees, the mainte-
<br />nance and upkeep of the park, and the friendly relationship among the tenants
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