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Mr. Don Benfield, Colton Firefighters Local 935, provided updates on the RACES and CARES Programs. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: District 4 CM Cook reported on the clean-up of Veterans Park which was attended by 47 volunteers. She thanked all who participated. She said the ongoing plan is to do one park a month and Daur Park is set for October 4, 1997, then Fleming Park on November 1'. CM Cook stated that on 9'h street, there are crossing signals that have not been painted in 25 years and said they would be changed and updated. She said the rails would be taken out on 9"' street and replaced and that the switching plate in the middle of the street would be removed and replaced as well. She concluded that he work would be done within 60 days. Mayor Gaytan commended CM Cook for her excellent work with railroad concerns. District 5 After meeting with Assemblyman Fred Aguiar, CM Bennett reported that the "red light" bill was approved, doubling the fine, with half of the fine returning to the issuing jurisdiction. Also approved was a $1.7 billion tax cut, over the next 3 years, to benefit every taxpayer; welfare reform, job reward incentive; decrease fees for higher education; establish uniform student testing programs; and fully funded reduced class sizes (K-3). For a future agenda, in light of the money going to the County, she requested a resolution for reduction of the booking fees be prepared. CM Bennett announced the opening of the Mabuhay, a Filipino Restaurant, on Washington Street. Mayor Gaytan thanked CM Bennett for her hard work on the San Timoteo area through SANBAG. District 6 CM Sandoval encouraged residents to shop in Colton and invited all to the grand opening of the Zendejas Sports Bar and Grill on October 3d. District 3 CM Chastain recognized All Star Auto which recently refurbished its area. She suggested that the park clean-up could open a program through Public Works for street clean-up. District 2 CM Hutton commended CM Cook for the Park Clean -Up program she initiated. He believed the new Medical Center will open in less than a year and made a suggestion for revenues. District 1 CM Sanders said June 1998 was the target opening for the Medical Center; shared dynamic changes to that area; commended Council for its retreat; submitted a correction for January 10 for SEP 16 1997 City Council Minutes September 16, 1997 3