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91 Mr. Mayer then reviewed the findings and recommendations with regard to traffic and circulation, referring to the DRS study, Electrical, Sewers, Water, Fire Protection, Police Protection, and Solid Waste. Mr. Mayer advised there are several financing mechanisms available for the Council to consider. Mr. Aguilera then continued with his report stating Staff would make the following recommendations based on the findings of the report: The Community Services Department and Planning's Development Review Committee create an action program to be presented to the City Council which would outline specific fees or actions which would lead to resolution of future problems as identi- fied in the report. The Police Department be allocated five new police officers in order to properly serve the area. Funding of approxi- mately $80,000 may be made currently by the use of General Fund monies which are expected to increase by $300,000 due to an oversight by the State. Staff also recommends that 0 the City Council create a Benefit Assessment District which co would require all new development to fund Police and Fire LO personnel for that area. 0 Fire coverage be improved by acceptance of the land to be IM dedicated by Robertson Homes and that the facilities and Q equipment be funded by the Redevelopment Agency. The fund- ing of personnel should be made part of the aforementioned benefit assessment district which would also fund the Police personnel. Proposed projects in the area be allowed to build as proposed but a condition of approval be that these projects agree to enter into a Maintenance District in the future for the purpose stated beforehand and that all new development also be required to enter into this District and pay their prorated share. Mr. Aguilera concluded if Council concurs with Staff's recommendations and the Southeast Colton Services and Facilities Financing and Manage- ment Plan, adoption of the report and the recommendations would be in order. Mayor Huntoon stated if the Council accepts this report, would the City be implementing all of these recommendations. City Manager Elliott then outlined the work and studies that Staff has been doing on this matter, referring to the short and long term goals. Mr. Elliott advised that General Fund monies and Revenue Shar- ing Funds could be utilized to implement the Police and Fire services for additional man power, as those are the two services most urgent at this time. Councilman Rios stated he had no problem with the study as presented, however, he would like to have some additional time to absorb these recommendations. After additional discussion among Council Members and Staff, moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Rios, to accept and approve the Southeast Colton Services and Facilities Financing and Management Plan as presented, and refer the matter to Staff for further review and study, and report back to the Council. Unanimous vote. 'Robertson Homes/Ord. No. 1684, 2nd Rdg. Planning Director Aguilera advised that Ordinance No. 1684 was on the Agenda for Second Reading, which involves the Zone Change request of Robertson Homes, and it was up to rhe Council as to which way they wanted to proceed. Mr. Hardy Strozier, Planning Consultant for Robertson Homes, stated he felt the study was well done and they would support the recommendations of Staff. Mr. Strozier said they would be willing to participate in a AUG iQQvs