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2 44 Councilman Rehrer stated he also felt it should be sent to the Planning Commission for their review, as this matter of constructing tennis courts in Municipal Park was discussed once before and there was a great deal of opposition from residents in this regard. City Manager Calabrese then read his memorandum dated May 15, 1979, to the Council Members, regarding a letter received from Mr. Michael A. Morphy, President of Cali- fornia Portland Cement Company, advising of the Company's donation in the amount of $30,000 to the John .Gardiner Scholarship & Tennis Foundation for the purpose of con- structi*n-g- a new tennis court adjacent to the ,existing courts at Colton Municipal Park. The construction of the court would be at no cost to the City and the City's obligation would be maintenance and upkeep after construction. Also, there will be a three-day teaching clinic to be conducted by Members of John Gardiner's Tennis Ranch Staff at no cost to the City or the public. Additional discussion followed with regard to the proposed tennis court. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, authorizing that a letter of appreciation and thanks be sent to the California Portland Cement Company for their donation of proposed tennis courts adjacent to Municipal Park, and that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. Unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Colton Municipal Code Zoning Mayor Gonzales declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Ramos submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests or objections had been received. Planning Director Gonzales read his report dated April 25, 1979, regarding amend- ment of the Colton Municipal Code, Section 18.38.110, to include the zones of C-1 and C-2 in allowing repairs and alterations to residences located in those zones, provided such improvements shall not exceed in value the sum of $5,000. In the event the improvements exceed $5,000, approval must first be obtained from the Planning Commission and the City Council. Mr. Gonzales advised that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter April 24, 1979, and recommended approval of the amendment to Section 18.38. 110 of the Colton Municipal Code, as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 911. Mr. Gonzales concluded Staff recommends First Reading of Ordinance No. 1563 be ap- proved. Mayor Gonzales asked if anyone desired to speak in favor of or in opposition to this matter. Mrs. Esther Raya, 442 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Colton, stated she was speaking in favor of the proposed amendment, as she had applied for a loan with the County Office of Community Development, over $5,000, for repairs to her home, which was located in a commercial zone, and which was badly needed. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to terminate the Public Hearing. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1563, and waive further reading. Vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 1563 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON AMEND - First Reading ING ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 1607A OF ORDINANCE NO. 9645 AS AMEND- ED, AND SECTION 18.38.110 OF THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELAT- ING TO RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN ZONES OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL AND LIMITING VALUE.OF IMPROVEMENTS. Appeals Zoning Mayor Gonzales declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Ramos advised that because the Notice of Public Hearing had not been MAY 15 1979