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MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Bennett/Cook to conduct workshops establishing opinion polls to determine the feeling of the community about the feasibility of proceeding with the issue of term limits before the voters in November 1998, with a deadline of July 30, 1998, for the first meeting in August. Unanimous vote. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager. City Manager Garcia reported that on Monday, March 2, 1998, he received a request to grant permission from the Redlands Bicycle Classic for its event to pass through the City of Colton on March 6, 1998. The matter was reviewed by the Risk Manager, who expressed no objection thereto. Staff recommended approval to add the item, which arose following the posting of the Agenda. After careful inquiry, Interim City Attorney Carvalho indicated that if the Council so moved, it could be added to the Consent Calendar as Item 15A. MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Hutton/Bennett to add the item to the Consent Calendar carried with no objection from City Council. PUBLIC COMMENT: Made possible through grant funding, Acting Police Chief Crowe introduced new police offers: Brian Stuart and Joe Moreno. Bill Yahn commented on Term Limits and the Taormina contract. Mike Correra, Youth Soccer Representative, noted recent accomplishments. Steve Henderson, 3048 Prado (370-0480) spoke about a mudslide threatening his property. City Manager Garcia arranged to meet with him, and staff, on Thursday, to determine City boundaries, The City Manager indicated he would report, by telephone, to the City Council. Pat Pallham, 24066 Prado, related a problem with cars coming into her yard. City Manager Garcia offered to investigate the matter on Thursday, as well. John Longfield commented on the City Manager, Term Limits; Hunts Lane and the trains; street sweepers and the recent Firemen's Ball. Pictures were submitted. He spoke about his daughter's entry, which won honorable mention, in the NORCAL Recycling Art Show. Steve Anderson commented on the McDonald Report, the Public Benefit Charge and Prado Lane homeowners. Frank Gonzales addressed the Public Benefit Charge and Prop. 218, as well as Item 12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: CONINWI S, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: CM Cook informed about new bus benches in the City, courtesy of OMNI Trans and Daryl Parrish. AGENDA REVIEW: (Continued) MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Cook/Sanders to advance Agenda Items Nos. 16, 17 and 18 forward, to join the Consent Calendar carried with no opposition. Council Mins March 03, 1998 3