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entertainment. The football team will sell refreshments. All team moms are to be honored guests and the Police Department and Fire Departments will have equipment on display. Mayor Gaytan applauded CM Cook for her efforts. CM Cook spoke about an exciting article she found in the Inland Empire Magazine, which described the history and the future plans of the City's Hermosa Cemetery. PUBLIC COMMENT: Employees Mr. Bill Yahn favored raises for safety and general employees. Referring to recent negative news media, he suggested the formation of a police commission to address such problems. He questioned the anti -picketing ordinance. specifically, the section regarding salesmen. He found the proposed ordinance opposing recall petitions to be against citizens' rights. Donation Request Mr. John Prieto, representing the Colton Night Hawks, provided the baseball team's history and their successful record. Short of its financial goal, Mr. Prieto sought donations to help the team participate in a state -national tournament in Oklahoma City in the near future. Various Mr. Charles Jackson applauded the swearing-in of Mr. Fred Cordova to the Grand Jury of the County of San Bernardino. He commented about The Colton City News; the 2% credit on the utility bill if paid within five days; and, the Cooley House. Denny Chastain did not respond to the call. Fire Department Colton Fire Captain Don Benfield, Vice -President of Fire Union, described the volunteer programs, known as R.A.C.E.S. and C.A.R.E.S, available to the citizens and of the union's warning against the Colton Volunteer Firefighters Association, a non-professional group organized by Steve Anderson. Mr. David W. Borgschatz of McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, voiced concern about nine acres and their request in March for expansion of that facility. He said a meeting was arranged with CM Sanders, former City Manager Freeman and Planning Commissioner Aceves and, to date, there was no answer. CM Sanders said the matter appeared before the Design Review Committee and was rejected because of the Delhi Sand Fly and CALTRANS. City Attorney Biggs reported on a meeting with Fish and Wildlife in Portland, with the possible commitment that the City establish a habitat conservation plan, towards a possible settlement. Mr. Borgschatz was invited to speak with Utility Director Clarke, Community Development Director Zamora and Interim Economic Development Director Powers. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: City Council Minutes July 01, 1997 3 1111 Al IM7