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MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Sanders/Mayor Gaytan to bring Item 26 forward for a vote as it related to the Urgency Ordinance. There was no opposition to the motion. Motion/second by CM Sanders/Cook to approve Resolution R-75-99, recommending that the State Legislature pass legislation permitting greater local control over community care facilities, group homes and other congregate living facilities. The vote was unanimous PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals voiced community concerns: Frank Gonzales, Jean Ferrante, John Longfield, Isaac Suchil, John Romero (presented plaques and T-shirts) and Terry Johnson. City Attorney Carvalho provided a packet of documents for pursuing actions in Small Claims Court and suggested the setting of a meeting. She spoke with the City Manager about an administrative nuisance abatement potential action. At 7:54 P. M., CM Grimsby left the dais. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: COMMENTS District 5 - CM Bennett applauded City Employees for raising $5,672 for the United Way Campaign. She reported on the League of California Cities Conference. CM Bennett asked for a timeline of completion for the items on the maintenance district schedule. She referred to a newspaper article about "Safe Streets" and suggested establishing a chapter in the City. Police Captain Heusterberg said they were looking into it. On the Cooley Ranch Childcare, she asked for a report on present capacity and if the program is at maximum capacity, can we expand? District 4 - CM Cook congratulated Mayor Gaytan for his appointment as Head Football Coach of Colton High School. She reported on the League of California Cities Conference. District 3- CM Chastain reported on the League of California Cities Conference. She asked for a copy of the Small Claims packet for distribution to the residents in her area. She requested a town hall meeting for suggestions on use of the vacant Howard Johnson. District 2 - CM DeLaRosa also congratulated Mayor Gaytan. He asked Code Enforcement to do a random check of the property at 750 Canary. Staff reported it had been done this week. He requested Neighborhood Services to send another staff member to the recreation unit at McKinley Elementary School. District 1 - CM Sanders applauded City Manager Garcia for his management team workbook. He invited all to the grand re -opening of the West Valley Park on August 7, 1999. He proposed the re -naming of the park to George Brown Memorial Park. He said the signal at Pepper and Randall was anticipated before school reopened, with the lane widening at Jehue School to take place within 90 days. The signs on Meridian would be resolved before August 20`x. City Council Mins Aug 3, 1999 4