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At Mayor's request, Councilmember/Director Hutton reported he was attempting to obtain funds from SANBAG. He found they do have $19,000 available for handicapped ramps, in areas with established curb and gutters improvements. The subject area was not included under review of CDBG funds and Councilmember Hutton said funds were kept in abeyance for this area. Mayor Fulp said he would meet later with Councilmember Hutton. Councilmember Cook inquired how Councilmember/Director Hutton prioritized and determined what areas got sidewalks and curbs. She indicated there was similar problems at Rancho and Olive and 2nd and C street. There is ongoing need throughout the City to have sidewalks near all City schools. She agreed it was difficult to prioritize which corner to address. Hutton said there is a list of over $10m worth of improvements needed, particularly curbs and drainage. All new construction is to have handicap ramps. Councilmember Beltran said that ADA called for ramps to be constructed on all four corners. Mayor Fulp asked to meet with Councilmembers Cook and Hutton. Item 32 - Streets Councilmember/Director Hutton said this was the same type of issue. Mayor Fulp agreed to defer to a later time. Item 33 - Fire Assistance/Reche Canyon Mayor Fulp asked for the status on the controversy of whether the City owed money to the Coutny, by Invoice dated June 11, 1995. Chief Hall said that after conferring with City Attorney Biggs, it was the Department's opinion that the City did not owe the $64,000. Mayor Fulp inquired if the City could count on fire assistance in the future, if the stalemate continued. Fire Chief Hall related that he spoke with the Local Ranger who assured he would not withhold any response upon proper channels. Fire Chief Hall said the City was covered under mutual aid and the California Disaster Act. City Attorney Biggs reminded that City Council had forwarded its letter to State of California with no response received; therefore, no argument had been refuted. She agreed there was dispute and found it uncomfortable to discuss the matter in a public forum. Listing grave concern for the Citizens, Mayor Fulp insisted that the problem be resolved. Chief Hall said there is an existing agreement for aid with CDF. Item 34 - Veteran's Monument, Cesar E. Chavez Park On the question of whether or not there was an existing or missing plaque dedicated to the Veterans of World War I, Council member/Directror Hutton said there appeared to be no evidence that a plaque was installed; therefore, there was no missing plaque. He said a plaque could be installed, at a cost of $500, and asked for an appropriate inscription. He said he found that it was dedicated in 1920, no specific month or date issued. Mr. John Longfield said he had conducted research in the City Library and found an article by The Sun or Colton Courier, which indicated the plaque was dedicated on Veteran's Day or Memorial Day. He recalled providing copies to City Council. Councilmember Cook did not believe the park was dedicated to the Veterans, but the pool. Mayor Fulp returned the item to Director Anstine for further study and directed that the matter MAR 19 1996