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228 COUNCIL MEETING April 3, 1979 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 7:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Gonzales presiding. Mayor Gonzales led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was offered by Councilman Leroy Rehrer. Rni I CAI I Council Members present were Hayes, Cisneros, Rehrer, Temby, and Mayor Gonzales. Also present were City Manager Calabrese, City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mi mitac March 20, 1979 Warrants 23622, 23871 through 24124 17960 through 18086 March 30, 1979 Inclusive Permits Application for Dance Permit, Dallas' Haven (Karen M. Prologo), 2074 North Rancho Avenue, Colton, Monday through Sunday, 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. Ap- proved by Chief of Police, March 21, 1979. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote was unanimous. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Proclamations Mayor Gonzales read in full a Proclamation declaring April 1 through 7, 1979, as National Library Week, and presented it to Library Board Member Dr. Manuela Sosa. Dr. Sosa,presented each Council Member and the City Manager with a book. Transportation OMNITRANS Mayor Gonzales read his memorandum dated March 29, 1979, to consider withdrawing from the Joint Powers Agreement with OMNITRANS for transit service and adopting a resolution of intention designating the same, to be effective July 1, 19805 which would give the City time to evaluate our transit needs in Colton. Mayor Gonzales advised that the City of San Bernardino has adopted a resolution, dated March 12, 1979, indicating their intention to withdraw from OMNITRANS ef- fective July 1, 1980. Mayor Gonzales stated the City of Colton would be eligible for UMTA financial assistance under Sections 3 and 5 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, and he felt it would benefit the City to really check into the possibilities of establishing our own transit system. Mayor Gonzales concluded he has supplied each Council!Member with pertinent in- formation on this matter, and if anyone has questions, he would be happy to try and answer them. Councilman Rehrer stated that according to the Joint Powers Agreement, the par- ticipating entities cannot withdraw until July 1, 1980, and before the City of Colton indicates their intention to withdraw, he would recommend that Staff make a thorough study and report of the City entering into their own transit system. Mr. Rehrer said, at any rate, the City has until December of 1979 to initiate any such wi thdrawal . Councilwoman Cisneros stated she was in agreement with Councilman Rehrer's recom- mendation. APR 3 1979