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Mr. Jimmy Ramirez, President, and Mr. Mike Correra recapped the history of the Colton -- Youth Soccer organization and listed the fundraising events planned to celebrate its 20'h anniversary. They acknowledged the support of local businesses and distributed T-shirts. Various Subjects Mr. Bill Yahn addressed the Taormina selection, the public safety utility user tax, and requested use of cars and first aid training for the Colton Volunteer Fire Association. Mr. Russ Wathey, San Bernardino resident and President of the Inland Empire Freedom Coalition, commented on the lawsuit by Taormina against Steven Anderson and he supported the termination of the City Manager and demotion of the Assistant City Manager. Mr. Fred Cordova spoke against the Colton Volunteer Fire Association and supported C.A.R.E.S., sponsored by -the Fire Department. He spoke about the process used to select Taormina Industries and the excellent job it is doing. He expressed appreciation for Council's support, as well as Police Department and Fire Department. Ms. Jean Hart listed complaints to Colton Youth Soccer at Alice Birney; President Ramirez said his group did not play at that school and she was referred to the Colton School District. RECESS: At 9:25 P. M., Mayor Gaytan directed a recess and at 9:48 P. M., the meeting was reconvened with all Members present as heretofore. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: District i CM Sanders shared his experience after attending the California League of Cities. He announced a future conference in San Francisco. District 4 CM Cook reported that she attended the full conference of the California League of Cities. She shared that each session stressed the following key words: Leadership, respect and communication. She announced the Concert in the Park series to be held this summer. District 5 CM Bennett thanked people for their good wishes during her recent illness. She reported that the Colton Fire Explorers won a First Place Trophy at a recent muster. District 3 CM Chastain spoke about the recent Ice Cream social/Model Train Show at the Library Museum. At Large City Council Nktinutes August 05, 1997 3