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John Longfield praised Utility Director Clarke, CM Bennett, and Executive Secretary Adelfa Flores. He asked for video-taping of Veterans Day Parade and spoke on campaign signs. William Yahn spoke on future educational requirements of Fire Chief and Police Chief, and fireworks stand and the next millenium. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: Boards and Commissions: Openings announced, for District 3, for Cemetery Commission and Code Enforcement and Housing Appeals Board. Presentation by IVDA Executive Director Jim Corley, on the financial picture of the San Bernardino airport, namely, (1) Authorized suspension of payments, by members, to end of the year; (2) proposed Amendment for additional property to the airport for additional revenue and (3) authorization sought for Lease, Lease -back financial vehicle. Attorney Tim Sabo informed on base conversion, the grant deed, FAA restrictions, and the Lease, Lease- back financing. There was a request for quarterly reports to member cities on the finances and repayment status. ❖ Announcement made regarding the League of California Cities Annual Conference, Long Beach, October 1-4, 1998. Of $15,600 collected for the City's Birthday Celebration, CM Cook requested that the remainder of the money be deposited, along with the balance for 1997, a total of $6,052.68, in a special account for 1999. She noted (1) work on downtown beautification, (2) the railroad tracks (3) Community Night at Luque Center on September 23rd and (4) the success of Family Night at the Colton Aquatic Center. ❖ CM Bennett announced that San Bernardino County had abandoned the San Timoteo Assessment District and fees paid would be refunded. She thanked Supervisors Hansberger and Eaves. She expressed pride and praised the outstanding work performed by the Citizens Patrol Volunteers, during a recent electric outage. ❖ City Treasurer Williams spoke briefly on the City's bonds and rating status. He said that when the General Fund debt, to construct the Corporate Yard facility, was issued in 1988, the General Fund had a credit rating of investment grade, a Triple B Rating (S&P). In 1995, Standard & Poor downgraded the City's debt, due to audit report that reflected financial problems, to a Single B Rating. He said that rating had not changed ❖ CM Sanders mentioned the signalization on Pepper and Randall intersection; anticipated artist rendering of the West Valley Park; Railroad at Slover siding and the Dash 3, Dash 5 stormdrains and County Supervisors. ❖ Mayor Gaytan asked that the comprehensive report on City's rating be disseminated to the media. He commended City Manager Garcia on his quick response to Council's requests. Action requested MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by Mayor Gaytan/CM Sanders to move with one motion Agenda Items Nos. 2 through 5, carried with no opposition. Motion/second by Mayor Gaytan/CM Sanders to approve Agenda Items Nos. 2 through 5, carried with no opposition. Council Mins Sep. 15, 1998 3