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170 RESOLUTION NO. R-43-86 - Moratorium Ord. No. 0-6-86 WEED ABATEMENT, FINDING, DETERMINING AND DECLARING INSUFFICIENT OBJECTIONS OR PRO- TESTS TO THE REMOVAL OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. Mayor Huntoon declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Ramos submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests or objections had been given. Planning Director Aguilera reported on an extension of the moratorium of the West Valley Redevelopment Project Area, which would prohibit all residential construction within the area and enable Staff and the Plann ing Commission to make concurrent studies of the City's General Plan. Mr. Aguilera advised the Planning Commission has been considering the possibility of rezoning this area to Industrial Park, which would allow light industrial uses as well as most types of commercial uses. Mr. Aguilera continued the General Plan consultants have stated the land currently zoned for apartments or condominiums would probably develop faster under this designation, and the industrial zoning would delay development due to the abundance of industrial land in the area from Ontario to Colton. Mr. Aguilera stated both types of development have the potential of providing revenue to the City in the form of in- creased property taxes, however, the commercial/industrial development will also provide sales tax revenues and jobs. Mr. Aguilera advised Staff is aware that the 2,629 new apartment units under construction, approved, or recently completed, are having difficulty in reaching maxi- mum vacancy levels, and the City is concerned that these units will soon deteriorate and cause a drain in City resources. Mr. Aguilera stated the emergency moratorium Ordinance, No. 0-5-869 which as adopted on February 18, 1986, will -expire on April 4, 1986. Mr. Aguilera said the proposed extension, Ordinance No. 0-6-86, will be in effect for a period of one year, during which time the General Plan will be adopted. Mr. Aguilera concluded Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance No. 0-6-86, extending the moratorium. Mayor Huntoon asked if anyone present desired to speak on this matter. Mr. Wilford Sklar, 5904 Copperfield Avenue, Riverside, advised that no notice was received on the proposed redevelopment area, or about the moratorium. Mr. Sklar stated the drainage problem along Pepper Street, near his property, has not been solved, and he feels that industrial/ commercial development would down -grade the values of properties in the area. Mr. Robert K. O'Connor, 30545 Mirasall, Redlands, spoke on behalf of Coldwell Banker advising they have interests in the area of Valley Boulevard and San Bernardino Avenue. Mr. O'Connor stated the highest and best use for this property is residential, apartments and condos, and that it is very difficult to market industrial land in Colton at this time, industrial property has not been leased to its fullest. Mr. Wes Hayden, 279 West Litton Avenue, Colton, spoke in favor of the moratorium, stating the City should slow down a little bit and make sure that City services are not being overloaded. E, Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Rios, to terminate the Public Hearing. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to adopt Ordinance No. 0-6-86. Unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 0-6-86 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0-5-86 ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: AFS 186