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City Attorney Biggs declared that the City Council did meet in Closed Session, pursuant to G. C. §54957, with respect to Public Employee Appointment: Appointment of Interim City Manager. She stated that there was no reportable action taken. City Attorney Biggs declared that the City Council did meet in Closed Session, pursuant to G. C. §54956.9(b), to confer with its Legal Counsel regarding the following matters of pending litigation: ON of Colton v. Steward; Steward v. Sandoval. Biggs, et al; and, ON of Colton v. Club 215. She stated that there was no reportable action taken. City Attorney Biggs declared that the City Council did meet in Closed Session, pursuant to G. C. §54956.9(b), to confer with its Legal Counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to potential litigation. She stated there was no reportable action taken. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: Presentations, Awards Proclamations City's 110`h Birthday CM Cook spoke glowingly of the City's 110`h birthday celebration. She acknowledged the sponsorship by the City's business community and the people who do business with the City. Honored guests were the team mothers of all of the sport teams in the City of Colton. She thanked the Neighborhood Services Department, the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Public Works Department, and the Electric Department. Plaques and proclamations were received from Senator Ayala, Congressman Brown, Congressman Baca, and U. S. Senator Feinstein. Mayor Gaytan praised CM Cook for her hard work on this event. Fire Chief Mayor Gaytan read a letter from Colton Firefighters Association regarding its continued support for Acting Fire Chief Tom Hendrix. C.A.R.E.S. Presentation by Tony Horn from the Colton Fire Department on the C.A.R.E.S. program, which stands for Community Assistance and Response to Emergency Situations, recognized by the federal government. The program was started in 1995 by Colton resident and firefighter Jim Calderon. CM Chastain acknowledged the volunteer time donated by Firefighters Horn and John Ramirez in preparation for this presentation. RECESS: At 8:50 P. M., Mayor Gaytan declared a recess and at 9:15 P. M., the meeting was reconvened with all Members present as heretofore. PUBLIC COMMENT: Fire Chief JUL 151991 City Council Minutes July 15, 1997 2