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6F Mr. Dennis Hansberger, 1323 W. Colton Avenue, Redlands, $aid the Agua Mansa Specific Plan was funded in part, by a contribution from the City's Community Development Block Grant Funds; the purpose of the Project was to create for the Cities of Colton and Rialto and adjacent unincorporated areas, a competitive edge in attracting industrial acti- vities by having a plan which would allow the entities to approach the industrial community with certain regulations, certain conditions, etc. already in place; by being able to provide answers and act quickly on prospective inquiries, the entities will have a competitive edge. Mr. Ernest Eager, Wildan Assoc. said there is very little change being proposed; the Specific Plan they are proposing is an implementation and refinement of the City's General Plan; Map 20 in the Specific Plan is the proposed zoning and Map 7 is the existing zoning. Mayor Huntoon read a letter from Mr. R.A. Erwin, dated February 13, 1986, protesting to the proposed zone change of his property and stating that the property owners along Agua Mansa Road are unanimous in their feeling that the zoning remain no less than as presently zoned which is M-1. After much discussion, it was determined that Mr. Erwin's property is in fact zoned M-1, however, it is in conflict with the General Plan which classifies the use as Agricultural. Mr. Aguilera said even if someone were to apply for an M-1 use, as it is currently zoned, we could not grant the use because it is located in what is known to be a Flood Plain Zone. Mr. Wes Stewart said he represents R.A. Erwin; Mr. Ervin's property in- volves 55 acres and is located directly across the street from the land fill; Mr. Erwin is in negotiations to sell this land based on its current zoning of M-1; a change of zone to Agriculture would devastate the land values; the Duck Farm is planning an expansion and a zone change would prohibit this; the majority of property owners on that side of the street are in opposition; the owner of the Duck Farm has communicated his objec- tion to Mr. Erwin, however, he has been unable to sign the petition as he has been away from the area. Mr. Hansberger said they have not contemplated an M-1 Zone because it is subject to the 100 year Flood Plain zone and any use other than agricultural would have to mitigate the flood hazard. Mr. Hansberger said there are a few amendments to be made to the proposed Specific Plan, but they do not affect Colton. City Manager Elliott recommended that if Council agreed with Planning Commission Resolution No. 2067, that the Council find the EIR adequate and consider first reading of Ordinance No. 0-2-86, and withhold final acceptance of the EIR until second reading of the Ordinance at the next Council Meeting. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Mayor Huntoon, to approve the Staff recommendation, and to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 0-2-86. Councilwoman Cisneros asked if this included all the changes pointed out by Mr. Hansberger and leaving the buffers. Mayor Huntoon responded yes- Councilwoman Garcia stated she was going to have to vote against this because she did not feel the EIR was sufficient and what affect it is going to have on our Police and Fire services, air pollution, etc. f: Councilwoman Garcia said we may be sacrificing our living conditions. Motion carried. Councilwoman Garcia voting NO. PERSONNEL Classification Plan Mr. Elliott said this item was presented at the February 4, 1986, Council Meeting and Council heard testimony from Mr. Jim Meith of the Employees' Association and he is present tonight; the only change in staff's recom- mendation is a date change, from February 11, 1986 to February 25, 1986; FEB 136