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3 4 8 CORRESPONDENCE: Legislation Chamber of Commerce Mayor Gonzales read in full a letter dated December 13, 1979, from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City Council consider establishing a Business Improve- ment Fee Ordinance for all businesses and industries in the City of Colton, as recommended by the Board of Directors of the Chamber. Mayor Gonzales also referred to a copy of an ordinance from the City of West Covina entitled "Business Improvement Area" which has been in effect since 1972, and current State legislation on this item, Assembly Bill 103 and Senate Bill 1034. Councilwoman Cisneros suggested this matter be referred to Staff for additional study and report back to the Council at a future meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional Use Permits P. C. Res. No. 931 City Manager Gonzales reviewed the Conditional Use Permit application requested by Gfeller Development Company to develop 295 condominium units on approximately 30.1 acres of land located between Eucalyptus and Pepper Avenues, north of San Bernardino Avenue. Mr. Gonzales described the surrounding uses and zoning, advising that the Planning Commission, at a public hearing held December 11, 1979, recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit application, subject to sixteen conditions, as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 931. Mr. Doug Gfeller, representing Gfeller Development Company, showed the Council Members renderings of the proposed development and units, describing the project in detail. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Temby, to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 931, subject to findings and conditions as outlined. Vote was unanimous. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Water Division Res. No. 3951 Director of Community Services Calvin Wang reviewed his memorandum dated December 149 1979, regarding Resolution No. 3951, urging the preparation of a utilization plan for the State Project Water. Mr. Wang explained that the City's water supply has been from the Colton -Rialto groundwater basin of the Lytle Creek Watershed, and this groundwater basin is a part of Service Area No. 8 of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. Mr. Wang continued that the Water District plans to initiate a comprehensive study of the groundwater basins within Service Area No. 8 for utilization of State Project Water as a supplemental supply to meet the long-range needs of consump- tive usage. This study will be done at no cost to the City of Colton and other affected agencies. Mr. Wang concluded that Resolution No. 3951 is similar to others adopted by the affected agencies with the Water District's Service Area No. 8, urging the District to conduct the study and propose alternative plans. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Mayor Gonzales, to approve Resolution No. 3951. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3951 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLTON FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PLAN FOR STATE PROJECT WATER. Tract Files No. 10561 Mr. Wang recommended that Tract No. 10561 be accepted for maintenance and the im- provement bonds be released, advising that all improvements for the tract, which DEC i 8 1979