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44 Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to ap- prove the Consent Calendar, with the addition to Item No. 10. Vote was unanimous. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: Reclassify I-10 Freeway City Manager Benest presented Resolution No. R-3-89, supporting the re- classification of the I-10 Freeway Corridor, from Etiwanda Boulevard to Ford Street, in Redlands, to a "Landscape Corridor". Mr. Benest advisee the Resolution states the opposing of the removal of eucalyptus trees along the north and south sides of I-10 between these areas, as the trees act as a wind shield and also enhance the corridor. Mr. Benest further advised that Senator Ayala has requested a resolution of sup- port from the surrounding cities that he will deliver to the California Transportation Commission. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to ap- prove Resolution No. R-3-89. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-3-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON SUPPORTING RECLASSIFICATION OF THE I-10 FREEWAY CORRIDOR TO A "LANDSCAPE CORRI- DOR". Boards & Commissions Mayor Gonzales referred to memorandums from himself and Councilman Lofy regarding appointments to the Planning Commission. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Lofy, ratifying ap- pointments of Randy Wyatt and Ramon Hernandez to the Planning Commis- sion. Unanimous vote. Councilman Lofy stated the reason he had recommended an appointment to the Planning Commission is that he would like to see the policy renewed of each Council Member recommending appointments to Board & Commissions as had been done in the past, and it was his understanding that Mayor Gonzales also agreed with this. Beautification Committee City Manager Benest reviewed the memorandum concerning revisions to the City's Yard Sale Permit process as recommended by the Beautification Committee. Mr. Benest said Staff recommends the City Council direct the City Attor- ney to draft an ordinance modifying Chapter 5.45, Sections 5.45.020 and 5.45.030, and 5.45.040 of the Municipal Code. Discussion followed among Council Members and Staff with regard to the recommended revisions. Councilwoman Cisneros felt the City was being too restrictive by only allowing garage sales every six months, and suggested this be changed to four times per calendar year. City Attorney Edwards advised he would prepare the appropriate document and bring it back for Council's review and consideration the first meet- ing in February. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Bids Assistant City Manager Leslie Keane reported on the Award of Bid for Fire Station No. 4. Ms. Keane advised that seven bids were received and opened on December 20, 1988, and Staff recommends award of bid be made to Martin J. Jaska, Inc., in the amount of $638,935. The con- struction should take approximately eight months and the station should be operational in October, 1989. JAN 3 1989