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co M Q Q Q Councilman Rehrer suggested that before the City comments further or makes any decision on this matter, he would suggest this item be referred back to Staff to find out what the County's intentions are in this regard. Council Members were in agreement with Councilman Rehrer's suggestion. City Council Mr. Tony Petta, Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace, spoke to the Council Members stating it was a pleasure to attend the Colton City Council meeting this evening and to be representing the City of Grand Terrace. 251 Mayor Petta then read a letter dated June 5, 1979, addressed to the Mayor and City Council, which stated the City of Grand Terrace is ready, willing and able to dis- cuss matters mutually concerning the citizens and taxpayers of both Colton and Grand Terrace, they are sincerely interested in resolving any difficulties exist- ing between the two communities in the best interest of their citizens, and their Council feels this meeting should be initiated at Colton's earliest convenience. Mayor Gonzales thanked Mayor Petta for their interest and stated the City Council will take this matter under advisement. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: General Plan Planning Director Gonzales read his memorandum dated May 24, 1979, regarding a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on May 22, 1979, for the purpose of discussing San Bernardino County's Consolidated General Plan and its effect on future development in Reche Canyon, and to hear comments from the residents in this regard. Mr. Gonzales advised that based on the information provided by Staff and the public hearing input, the Commission recommends to the City Council that until such time as the Colton General Plan can be amended and/or a specific plan can be adopted for the Reche Canyon area, the City will utilize the existing zoning as the land use desig- nations for the City portions of Reche Canyon and agree with the County designations for -the unincorporated areas of the Canyon; therefore, these designations should be reflected in the final County Consolidated General Plan. Mr. Gonzales also referred to a copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Kenneth Topping, County Planning Staff, from a Mrs. Clare Jean Smith, regarding a Statement of Land- owners signed by a number of individuals who represent ownership of approximately 468 acres of land in the San Bernardino County portion of Reche Canyon within the City of Colton and Colton's Sphere of Influence. Mr. Gene McMeans, 12004 Glenwood, Colton, spoke to the Council Members with regard to the proposed General Plan and future development.of Reche Canyon, stating the designation of two parcels per acre would not be conducive to rural residential and agricultural living. Mr. McMeans said the Canyon does need a specific plan for future development, and suggested that the City Council consider making Environ- mental Impact studies, for the Canyon area, a part of this year's budget. Mayor Gonzales thanked Staff for the information and report. Agreements Housing Authority Mr. Gonzales reported the County is asking the City Council to.reconsider its pre- vious action, rejecting the Cooperation Agreement between the City and the County Housing Authority allowing construction of publicly -owned housing units to be lo- cated on scattered sites throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, and ap- prove this Agreement which would be in compliance with the existing agreement for the Community Development Block Grant Program, and which includes the administra- tion and implementation of the Housing Assistance Plan. Mr. Gonzales advised the County has suggested .that the City may limit the number of dwelling units to ten; require public hearings, make final site selection, with Staff to review plans and site for compliance of all City ordinances, policies and codes. Mr. Gonzales stated the Council Members have copies of the proposed Cooperation Agreement and Resolution No. 3917 for consideration. Miss Barbara Badger, 280 East F Street, Colton, stated that along with her regular job, she assists in locating adequate housing for the handicapped, which is becom- J UN 6 1979