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�uu 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 unanimously passed, Mayor Huntoon adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p. m. y4h."l d - 4.- _-/ HELEN A. RAMOS City Clerk Approved this day of 1975. Mayor COUNCIL MEETING August 5, 1975 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 Father Michael Keane of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. ROLL CALL: Council members present were Hayes, Spragins, Rehrer, Gonzales, and Mayor Huntoon. Also present were City Manager Huffaker, City Attorney Hutton, Assistant City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. rnNSFNT CALENDAR: Minutes JuTy- 15, 21, and 29, 1975 Warrants 2539 through 2729 20664 through 21271 August 1, 1975 inclusive Parcel Maps #2690, Santo Antonio Drive, street dedication. #2461, street dedication. Accepted and authorized for recording. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote was unanimous. MAYOR'S REPORTS AND PROCLAMATIONS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Cemetery Commission Mayor Huntoon announced that he had not yet received a commitment for service on the Commission, however, he hoped to be able to make an appointment at the next regular meeting. CORRESPONDENCE: SIGNS - ADVERTISING Los Angeles County Fair Letter from the Los Angeles County Fair requesting permission to hang advertising banners was read by City Manager Huffaker. Moved by Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve the request of the Los.Angeles County Fair subject to proper clearance through appropriate departments. WEED ABATEMENT Edward T. Colunga City Manager Huffaker read Mr. Colunga's letter objecting to Weed Abatement costs assessed to him. John A. Suchi.l. City Manager Huffaker reported the City had also received a letter from Mr. & Mrs. John A. Suchil objecting to Weed Abatement costs. The City Manager informed the Council that Mr. Rich Turner of the Fire Department was present to- night and that pictures of the properties in question were available for review. Council viewed photographs of the Colunga property. Councilman Gonzales questioned Mr. Turner regarding the various procedures and notification of costs to the property owners. Councilman Gonzales further questioned the extremely high increase in assessments to the two properties in question. Mr. Turner outlined the Fire Departments involvement in the Weed Abatement Program and replied that in past years both properties were abated of weeds by the disking method; however, this year the contractor was unable to disk the property for various reasons and hand labor and truck equipment was used, resulting in the increased cost. Council discussion followed. Councilman Gonzales stated that he is sure the City is complying with the regulations regarding Weed Abatement; how- ever, it would seem that some procedure could be initiated whereby the property owners could be notified of extra- ordinary cost increases prior to actual work performance; in that way, the property owner would be aware of the cost and it would then be up to them whether they chose to do the abating themselves or pay the contractor cost. Mr. Luis Marquez representing Mrs. John A. Suchil objected to the fact that the property owners are not individual- ly and specifically notified in regards to the cosh of Weed Abatement until after the contractor has performed the work. Mr. Edwardo T. Colunga stated that although the condition of his property may have been worse this year than in AUG 1 1975