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At 6:04 P. M., Mayor Gaytan recessed the meeting to Closed Session. At 7:34 P. M., the general meeting was reconvened with all Members present. City Attorney Biggs declared that no discussion was held in Closed Session and she stated that Council would conduct Closed Session at the end of tonight's meeting. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS Presentations, Awards, Proclamations CM Cook introduced the Friends of the Old West Social Club, whose president Harold S. Harmon a.k.a. Virgil Earp, invited the Mayor to Earp Days in Moreno Valley, October 24 through October 26, 1997, at the Sundance Center on Sunnymead Boulevard. President of the Colton Area Museum Board Jon Zane told about the Earp family history. PUBLIC COMMENT: Various Topics Mr. Bill Yahn commented on the City Manager in Moreno Valley; the Mayor in western costume; terminating the utility tax and training for the Colton Volunteer Fire Association. Police Department Rev. Bob Johnson voiced concern about the Police Department regarding the lengthy negotiation process and its terms. He expressed the need for a multi-year contract. Various Topics Rev. Steve Anderson commented on the Police Department, the Colton Volunteer Fire Association and FEMA; an Orange County Register article regarding contribution violations and the minutes of June 19, 1997. For the record, City Attorney Biggs explained that minutes of June 19, 1997, have not been prepared and have not been presented to the Council for action. Councilmember Bennett, under personal privilege, responded to misrepresentations, specifically, about the contribution amounts reported by Taormina and by the recipients. Mr. Russ Wathey, President of the Inland Empire Freedom Coalition, spoke on replaying the meeting video and voiced support of Rev. Anderson; and the Colton Volunteer Firefighters Association. Mr. John Longfield inquired about whether the Citizens Patrol was bonded or insured and about areas of responsibility when accidents occur. Police Chief Lunsford and City Attorney Biggs responded. Mr. Longfield inquired about the repair of a brick wall in his district and he was referred to the City Manager. He commented on campaign disclosures. Ms. Helen Diedrich and Ms. Marlene Diedrich spoke on behalf of the Police Department; reminded people of the meeting on Megan's Law to be held on September 30, 1997 at 7:00 P. M; the Volunteer Firefighters; and, inquired on the date of the next Traffic Committee meeting. �Fp 1997 City Council Minutes September 16, 1997 2