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City Clerk Ramos submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests or objections had been received. City Manager Benest advised that Staff is requesting this matter be continued to the next regular Council Meeting, April 4, 1989. On Council consensus, the public hearing to consider Text Amendment, Index No. TA -1-89, was continued to April 4, 1989. r'TTV MANAGER 1 Q RFPnRTS ANn RFrnMMRWnATTnNS Animal License Fees Assistant City Manager Leslie Keane reported from her memorandum re- garding revisions to the City's Animal License Ordinance and Fee Reso- lution, which has not been increased since 1983 and is 30% to 40% be- low that of surrounding communities. Ms. Keane outlined the proposed rate schedule, which included fees from one to three years, and special rates for senior citizens. Ms. Keane stated in order to cover actual City costs, Staff is also proposing an increase to apprehension fees. Ms. Keane concluded Staff recommends the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance implementing changes to Title 7 of the City Code, and conceptually approve modifications to the City's Animal Fee resolution. A formal resolution will be presented to the Council in conjunction with second reading of the ordinance modifying the fee format. Councilmen Lofy and Rehrer stated they would be opposed to increasing the fees for dog licenses at this time. Mrs. Evelyn Horton, 1245 North 8th Street, asked why the citizens have to have a dog license anyway. Mrs. Horton stated she knows of many people in Colton that have animals and have no license for them. City Attorney Edwards explained the license is required by State law. Moved by Councilman Lofy, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to deny the in- crease in fees for licensing animals in the City. City Manager Benest advised the existing revenue is insufficient at this point to cover the services provided. Ms. Keane asked if the Council would consider an alternate proposal and proceed with the increase in the apprehension fees, as this has become quite a problem with residents allowing their dogs to run free, and the City needs to enforce this. Councilmen Lofy and Rehrer agreed to amend the motion to approve the in- crease in the apprehension fees as outlined. Unanimous vote. r%'D AT r nMMTTNTr'ATTnNq - Parks/Playground Equipment Mr. Fred Cordova, 190 West "E" Street, stated at the last Parks and Recreation Commission meeting the Commissioners discussed the possibil ity of the City donating old playground equipment taken out of the City parks to the Lions Club, which in turn would be transported to Mexico for childrens' use there. City Manager Benest advised this would be discussed by Staff and brought back at a future Council meeting. Colton Museum Mr. Jon Zane, 1321 North 9th Street, member of the Colton Museum Board, stated he was pleased to know that Phase II for the Museum is underway and that Phase III is now in the planning stages. Mr. Zane said he hoped the bidding process on Phase III would be speeded -up. MAR 21 1989