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Mrs. Botts stated they are now practicing quality control with all of the foods, 425 and are turning back the foods that might be spoiled or that they do not want. Mrs. Botts said they are now getting nicer fruits and vegetables. Councilwoman Garcia asked if this produce program is limited to only senior citizens. Mr. Lofy responded that the first time they conducted this program he noticed there were others present, not only senior citizens; however, the last few times only senior citizens have attended. Mrs. Botts stated they have tried to keep this program strictly for senior citizens, however, they have also allowed members of Option House to participate, in an effort to help them. Mayor Gonzales stated there are also other legal aspects involved here, other than the concern of possible spoiled food, and that is the fact that these community centers have been used and occupied by other organizations and groups for over two years, with their own particular programs, and it would not be fair to ask them to move aside or jeopardize agreements or contracts the City may have with them. Councilwoman Garcia stated that although she is not against this program, or any programs for senior citizens, it must be kept in mind that the Council Members (� are responsible to the City of Colton entirely, and have a total responsibility co to its people. Mrs. Garcia said the Community Centers are for everyone's use, M not just for one particular group. Q Councilman Hayes stated he was also concerned about possibly endangering the exist- ing programs at the Centers. Mr. Hayes commended Mr. Lofy for a very well written Q report on this issue. Councilman Rehrer suggested that possibly some other facility might be used for this produce program. Mr. Rehrer asked how many people are involved in this program. Mrs. Botts stated they had served 81 people today. Councilman Rehrer then asked Mr. Lofy how many people participate in the Nuitrition Program at the Center. Mr. Lofy responded usually approximately 130 people, sometimes more. Speaking in favor of the Produce Program for the senior citizens were Wes Hayden, President of the Colton Chamber of Commerce, and Bea Hernandez, Director of the Peter Luque Multi -Service Center. Mrs. Hernandez.stated, however, with the Nutri- tion Program they have going at the Luque Center, it would be difficult to have the Produce Program going at the same time. Mayor Gonzales and Councilwoman Garcia both stated that Staff get together with the senior citizens and work out details for use of Municipal Park, a suitable location in the park for sale of the produce, etc. Councilwoman Cisneros stated if other cities are participating in this program for their senior citizens, then she felt the City of Colton could participate in the program also. Mrs. Cisneros said the only time the Center would be used is during bad weather, and this program is conducted only twice a month, therefore, she felt the City should do something to help these people. Additional discussion followed. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, authorizing use of Municipal Park for the wholesale produce program, and instructing Staff to meet with the senior citizens and work out the details that will be equitable to both sides. Unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS.AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional Use Permits P. C. Res. No. 951 Planning Director Trevino reported on a Conditional Use Permit application requested by Lan Ron Builders, Inc., to construct 182 condominium units on 12.61 acres of land located in an R-34 zone at the southeast corner of "C" Street, east of Meridian Avenue, in Tentative Tract No. 11444. Mr. Trevino advised that the Planning Commission, at a public hearing held June 10, 1980, recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit application, subject to findings and 16 conditions as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 951. JUN 17 1980