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106 Mr. McGuern advised that 272 mailings were sent out regarding the maximum tax and the Chamber received back 38 in favor of a maximum tax and 13 opposed to the maximum tax. Mr. McGuern stated the Chamber feels that a maximum tax incorporated into the Business License Ordinance would be most beneficial to all businesses in the City of Colton, both large and small. Mr. McGuern said they also feel this would encourage future business in our com- munity. Councilman Gonzales commended the Chamber of Commerce for their endeavors and excellent job with the survey. Councilman Gonzales stated he is still opposed to a maximum tax. Mr. Gonzales said this may be all right for certain businesses, but not for the City of Colton as a whole. Mr. McGuern stated he feels the City of Colton needs more employment opportunities, a better standard of living, and more industry, and the maximum tax limitation as a part of our City's Business License Ordinance will actually attract more businesses and assist with future progress. Both Mayor Huntoon and City Manager Huffaker also commended the Chamber Members for their efforts and fine job with the report. Mr. Walt McLaughlin, Secretary -Treasurer of TCP, Inc., addressed the City Council stating his company is more than willing to pay their fair share to the City of Colton, and the company is in favor of the maximum tax. Mr. McLaughlin said that approximately 99% of their sales are generated outside the City of Colton, and a very small fraction of sales actually occur within the City of Colton, however, the City still gets the benefit of the actual sales made because their offices are located here. Mr. Jim Snow, owner and manager of L. J. Snow Ford Company, said he feels that all business license ordinances have always discriminated against large businesses. Mr. Snow referred to the business license ordinance used by the City of Riverside, which was rewritten in 1971, is very effective and yet very fair towards all businesses in that City. Mr. Snow said the City of Colton should follow along the lines of their business license ordinance when writing up Colton's new ordinance. Mr. Snow said that he is also in favor of the maximum tax as a part of Colton's business license ordinance. City Manager Huffaker stated that if the Council members concur, Staff will make the approp- riate changes, and have the Business License Ordinance ready for first reading at the next regular Council meeting. Mayor Huntoon stated he would like to poll the Council members present as to their opinion regarding the maximum tax limit as a part of the ordinance. Councilman Gonzales said he is opposed to a maximum tax limit. Mayor Huntoon stated he is in favor of the maximum tax limit. Councilmen Hayes and Rehrer stated they had no comments at this time. City Manager Huffaker said that Staff has no further comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, on motion of Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes and passed, Mayor Huntoon adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Approved this day of , 1974. Mayor V4-h-n/Q. 9- Z#� HELEN A. RAMOS City Clerk COUNCIL MEETING October 15, 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 Harold A. Boeche of St. John's Lutheran Church of Colton. OCT 15 1974