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District 2 - CM DeLaRosa thanked the Police Department and City Workers who worked on the Christmas Parade. He requested a priority program schedule on CDBG funds. District 3 - CM Chastain commented on the Christmas Parade and Street Faire. She spoke about the business luncheon, hosted by the City, to honor the 25 top revenue producers. She requested a report on the potholes on Shasta Drive and the weeding on Colton Avenue. District 4 - CM Cook praised the business recognition luncheon. She announced a Town Hall Meeting in District 4 at Luque Center, on December 22, 1998 at 6:30 P. M. With consensus of Council, Mayor Gaytan announced the Council's support for Mayor Pro Tempore Cook on her appointment as Employee Relations Vice Chairperson for the League of California Cities. She informed about a special workshop on January 6 and 7, 1999, for league leaders, with costs to be borne by the League. CM Cook described the Christmas Home Decorating contest and judging. She imparted holiday greetings. District 5 - CM Bennett reported cracks on the newly paved road at Reche Canyon Road and she said it needed to be sealed and corrected. She asked for removal of graffiti on the block wall, freeway side, at the end of Cooley Lane. She said that the grain mill was running 24 hours a day and the noise was loud and neighbors could not sleep. She requested contact with the company about limiting their hours of operation. She said she had reviewed the conditions of approval and found nothing listed about noise abatement. Director Zamora said he spoke with the company's engineer operator about the Zoning Ordinance regarding restriction of sound. He said the owner operator offered to do a temporary fix by enclosing the blowers causing the noise, at a cost of $200,000. The owner -operator will then submit plans to do a sound attenuation wall that will enclose the blowers. After further discussion, City Attorney Carvalho advised that the subject was not an agendized topic and she offered to research the matter with Director Zamora and return the item to Council. CM Bennett spoke about "Mad about Milk." She informed about the Fire Department and Santa's neighborhood visits. She imparted holiday greetings. District 6 - CM Grimsby complimented the use of street banners. He wished Police Chief Crowe a Merry Christmas. As requested by Citizen William Yahn, CM Grimsby provided an emergency resource list for Colton. At Large - Mayor Gaytan described the traffic problem at McKinley Elementary School and the traffic control brought about by the Police Department. He spoke about the parade plans for next year. He praised the City's volunteers. He encouraged citizen participation on the City's commissions. He spoke about the San Bernardino lake project and IVDA. He directed City Manager Garcia to meet with Mr. Gorley of the IVDA and prepare an information item for Council for consensus and direction. He informed about the 21" Century Community Council Mins December 15, 1998 2