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330 ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros and unanimously passed, Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p. m., to meet for an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 8, 1976, at 7:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers. Approved this day of , 1976. Mayor HELEN A. RAMOS City Clerk City of Colton ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING July 8, 1976 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 7:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Beltran presiding. ROLL CALL: Council members present were Hayes, Cisneros, Rehrer, Gonzales, and Mayor Beltran. Also present were City Manager Huffaker, City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. BUILDING AND SAFETY: Building Code City Manager Huffaker reported that a request made by Mr. Morrison for Final Inspection of his home at 2089 Ohio Street was referred to the City Attorney. City Attorney Edwards stated that he has had extended discussions with Mr. Morrison however, he has not been able to assist him in this matter. Mr. Morrison addressed the Council stating that F.H.A. instructions are in very simple language, simply that statement be issued by the City that his house has had final inspection. Mr. Morrison said that he does not feel that the City has done their portion of cooperating or assisting him in this matter and that he does not like being the fall guy to an error made by the City five years ago. Mr. Morrison explained that a letter stating the structure, as he purchased it, was not in violation was signed by the City in 1971. Mr. Morrison said he needs to clear up the problem by the 20th of the month in order to proceed with his escrow and selling of the property: Discussion followed regarding a variance, removing of the illegal structure and the main problem that the added room structure encroaches on the side property line and does not comply with the building code in various ways. Mayor Beltran explained to Mr. Morrison that the Council and City Staff have earnestly sought a solution to his problem, however, there is no way the City or Council can act to remedy the problem without themselves violating the laws and this they will not do. Mr. Morrison restated his position saying he felt the City should endeavor to assist him as the error was on the part of the City, and not his and if the City continues to deny him assistance, he would have no recourse but to bring suit against the City. City Manager Huffaker responded that Mr. Morrison cannot expect the City to violate its own laws and at this point, regretfully, there is nothing that can be done on the part of the City. Multi -Service Center Mayor Beltran reported that a request had been made at the last regular Council meeting by the Director of the Multi -Service Center for funding to purchase paint supplies and to have donated draperies cleaned. Mayor Beltran stated the Director was asked to come before the Council at this meeting. Mrs. Bea Hernandez, Director of the Multi -Service Center, stated that she has the labor to do the painting so all she needs are the paint and brushes, and the cleaning of the draperies, which she estimates to be approximately $100.00. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to allocate $100.00 to the Multi -Service Center Budget and to delete $100.00 from the Capital Improvement Budget of the Civic Center. Unanimous vote. COMMUNITY SERVICES: Street Sweeping City Manager Huffaker reported that at the last regular Council Meeting, a Staff report was submitted recommending on a trial basis, Street Sweeping on a once every other week program. Mr. Huffaker stated it is estimated this program would result in $15,000 savings the first year, $30,000 in salaries the second year, in addition to $43,350 not expended for Capital Outlay for a Street Sweeper, for a total savings of $73,350 over the two year period. Mayor Beltran moved to adopt Staff's recommendation to implement a once every other week Street Sweeping Operation on a six month trial basis. Motion failed for lack of a second. JUL b1915