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ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 51 1990 In accordance with notice duly and legally given, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Gonzales presiding. R[)T.T. rAT.T. Council Members present were Rios, Cisneros, Rehrer, Lofy, and Mayor Gonzales. Also present were City Manager Sotelo, City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Community Development Director Jaime Aguilera stated the meeting this afternoon is to provide information on SB 547, Seismic Hazard Mitiga- tion, and a report from Mr. Melvyn Green, Structural Engineer, regard- ing the survey taken in the City of Colton. Mr. Green advised that he and David Zamora, Principal Planner, conducted a survey in the City of Colton which summarizes hazardous building types. The survey included approximately 30 buildings, commercial and industrial, of unreinforced masonry construction, and potentially hazardous structures. Mr. Green then showed slides of the buildings and other similar types of construction that have suffered earthquake damage. Mr. Green stated the City needs to develop a plan that fits the local community and the funding, and also complies with State mandates. Mr. Green summarized the options available to the City, stating he is available at any time to assist Staff and the City. Community Development Director Aguilera advised Staff recommends three alternatives for the Council to consider: 1. Adopt a three-year Program for Rehabilitation of these structures to commence in 1995. 2. Staff would initiate an immediate on-going process; owners would apply for permits for necessary rehabilitation. 3. Staff would propose a voluntary program, which would include re- quired bracing of structures. Mr. Aguilera advised that Staff would also prepare an ordinance, which would contain the provisions and mandates of SB 547, within the next 45 to 60 days. Mr. Aguilera stated it might also be beneficial to hold an informational type of meeting with the property owners within the 1 SUN"" 5 199 !