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i COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Huntoon presiding. Mayor Huntoon led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was offered by the Reverend J. Harold Headrick of the United Methodist Church of Colton. ROLL CALL: Council members present were Hayes, Spragins, Rehrer, Gonzales, and Mayor Huntoon. Also present were City Manager Huffaker, City Attorney Hutton, and City Clerk Ramos. CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion of Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Spragins and unanimously passed, the Consent Calendar was approved as follows: 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting held March 5, 1974, and Adjourned Regular Meeting held March 12, 1974, as on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2. Approval of Warrants - Nos. 7706 through 7908 and Nos. 10897 through 11144 (March 15) inclusive, as recommended by the Director of Finance. 3. Notice of Completion - Fontana Paving, Inc. , TOPICS Project T-3069 (30) . Accept and authorize recording. Mayor's Reports and Proclamations: Mayor Huntoon stated that the appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Library Board will be discussed after the meeting in Executive Session. CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Wesley C. McDaniel, Executive Director of SANBAG, regarding Fuel Price Posting Requirements. City Manager Huffaker said this letter advises that at the last General Assembly meeting of SANBAG it was unanimously voted to endorse a resolution regarding fuel price posting requirements, and to urge all cities to adopt similar emergency ordinances, which the Board of Supervisors has already done, by unanimous vote, at their meeting held February 19, 1974. Mr. Huffaker stated the ordinance was created to combat problems being encountered by the failure of service stations adequately pcsti.ng prices or fuel availability information because of the rapid increases and fluctuations now occurring. Councilman Rehrer asked if the Council would have to take action of this kind at this time. Mr. Rehrer felt it might cause a hardship on the small, independent service station operator. Mr. Rehrer said that although it might be a good idea, he did not feel it was necessary for the City to take such action. Councilwoman Spragins agreed with Councilman Rehrer, and stated she did not like to see the City tell a business what to do or what not to do. Councilman Gonzales felt it was an inconvenience for the public in not knowing if there is gas available, how many gallons can be obtained and at what price. Mr. Gonzales said the service stations should post their hours of operations and fuel prices for the convenience of the customers. Councilman Hayes said he felt as Councilman Gonzales does about posting the hours of operation and fuel prices, as this is what Los Angeles County is doing, and no doubt others will follow. Mr. Hayes stated he would not like to see our service stations in a bind, however, in fairness to everyone he feels these requirements should be posted. Councilwoman Spragins asked if the City of San Bernardino is going along with this. City Manager Huffaker answered yes they are. On motion of Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes and passed, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance indicating fuel price posting requirements and hours of operation for the City of Colton. Councilwoman Spragins voting NO. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning Commission Resolution No. 756. Planning Director Williams said this item concerns a recommendation by the Planning Commission to amend Ordinance No. 964, as amended, Article II, Definitions: Article III, Section 300 Names of Zones: and the addition of Article XII -A, PC - Planned Community Zone. Mr. Williams advised the action necessary this evening is to set this item for public hearing on April 2, 1974.