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192 Councilman Temby requested look at the Housing Needs for the City and questioned whether the continued development of apartment complexes filled our housing needs. Mayor Gonzales along the same line of Housing Needs question the Housing Rehabilita- tion Program, asking which is more beneficial to our citizens, administration of the program by the County or by the City of Colton? Mayor Gonzales asked for review of the General Plan, in particular to look towards keeping the Reche Canyon area rural. Councilman Hayes asked that Level of Emergency Services city-wide be looked into, that is Fire and Police. Councilwoman Cisneros, asked that the Feasibility of Locating a Fire Station in South Colton be looked at. Councilwoman Cisneros asked that the Level of Recreation Services be looked at, specifically, more Parks. Councilman Rehrer asked that Public Transportation be reviewed. Councilwoman Cisneros asked for review of Sewers and Storm Drains, specifically, the existing problems. Councilman Hayes asked for review of the Electric Utility Department, in particular, ability to continue the level of service now provided, in light of growth taking place. Councilwoman Cisneros requested an Update of City Ordinances, particularly the Zoning Ordinance, in the area of Conditional Use Permits. Mayor Gonzales asked that Staff take a look at the possiblity of Once -A -Month Utility Billing. Mayor Gonzales requested that the Availability of Revenue be looked at, specifically, Grants. City Manager Calabrese suggested looking at the City's Disaster Preparedness Plan, specifically, Employee awareness of the program. Councilman Hayes requested a look at Fire Services in the area of Delivery Services, that is, transporting of patient to hospital or Emergency Medical Services. Mayor Gonzales suggested looking at a program to Encourage Economic Development. Councilman Rehrer asked for a review of the City's Water Supply. Mayor Gonzales requested a study on a New Library. City Manager Calabrese asked for comments on the goals voiced thus far. Councilwoman Cisneros stated she felt the Council needs to be responsible for being choosy on the type of development taking place in the City. City Manager Calabrese reported the overall manpower situation will be reviewed as these goals are looked at. Councilwoman Cisneros, stated the Cemetery should not be forgotten in this process. Councilwoman Cisneros, stated in the area of Fire Services, she would like to see a review of where the Fire Stations are now located and where they should be located for ideal fire protection. Councilman Hayes, said in the Fire Area he would like to see what level we now have, and what will be needed to maintain it. Mayor Gonzales said with the Disaster Plan, he would like to see the process of how to make the public aware of what should be done during such an emergency, how is the public to be notified he asked. Mayor Gonzales stated there are several on-going programs for the City that are currently being administered by someone other than the City and he would like to see something in the area of Regional vs City Control. JAN 10 1979