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4 2 4 Eleanor Beckwith be appointed to represent Colton on the Inland Library System
<br />Lay Advisory Board as requested by the Public Library Board of Trustees.
<br />Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, approving appointment
<br />of Eleanor Beckwith to represent Colton on the Inland Library System Lay Advisory
<br />Board. Unanimous vote.
<br />PUBLIC HEARINGS:
<br />Community Development Act
<br />P. C. Res. No. 952
<br />Planning Director Trevino stated that in talking to a County representative, it is
<br />the intent to schedule this matter for public input in the next two weeks, prior
<br />to the next regular Council Meeting, at 6:30 p. m., and then hold the public hear-
<br />ing on this matter at 7:30, July 1, 1980.
<br />On Council consensus, the matter concerning Planning Commission Resolution No..
<br />952, approving application for use of Housing and Community Development Act
<br />funds, was set for public input at 6:30, Tuesday, July 1, 1980, with the public
<br />hearing to follow at 7:30 p. m., Tuesday, July 1, 1980.
<br />Dance/Parade Permits
<br />Mayor Gonzales referred to a letter dated June 16, 1980, from Joe B. Lopez, repre-
<br />senting the Asociacion Mexicana Trabajadores Unidos, requesting permission to hold
<br />the annual Mexican Independence Fiestas for 1980 on Friday, September 12, Saturday,
<br />September 13, and Sunday, September 14, the celebration to include dances and a
<br />parade on Sunday. Police Department assistance was also requested during the
<br />Fiestas.
<br />Acting City Manager Elliott stated there is no problem with this request and Staff
<br />would recommend approval.
<br />Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving request
<br />for dances and parade on dates as outlined for the 1980 Mexican Independence
<br />Fiestas, from Asociacion Mexicana Trabajadores Unidos. Unanimous vote.
<br />CORRESPONDENCE:
<br />Community Centers
<br />Wholesale Produce Market
<br />Acting City Manager Elliott read in full a letter dated May 27, 1980, from Effie
<br />M. Botts, of the Regional Council on Aging, requesting the continuance of the
<br />wholesale produce market program, utilizing a portion of Municipal Park and the
<br />Hutton Community Center during inclement weather.
<br />Mr. Elliott also referred to a memorandum dated May 5, 1980, from Recreation
<br />Director Max Lofy regarding this program and request.
<br />Mr. Lofy stated his recommendation has not changed, he would still recommend denial
<br />of this request, for the reasons as outlined in his memorandum.
<br />Mrs. Effie M. Botts, 481 West Olive Street, Colton, stated their group would like
<br />to be able to continue using the Hutton Community Center for the wholesale produce
<br />market as this program is really going over very well, and is getting bigger and
<br />bigger all the time, however, they do need a place where the senior citizens can
<br />come to and purchase the fruit and vegetables.
<br />Councilman Rehrer expressed concern about this program getting bigger, and the
<br />possibility of eventually getting into something else. Mr. Rehrer also express-
<br />ed concern for our local grocers and their businesses.
<br />Councilwoman Garcia stated she is very concerned about the legal aspects of sell-
<br />ing this produce in the park to the senior citizens, and asked the City Attorney
<br />for an opinion.
<br />City Attorney Edwards stated there may be a liability factor involved. Food can
<br />cause personal injury and a buyer who alleges that it made them ill could sue.
<br />If the City participates in this type of sale, it may be brought into such a suit.
<br />Councilwoman Garcia said she understood there have been complaints regarding bad
<br />food in certain instances.
<br />JUN 17 1980
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