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PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals voiced community concerns: Bill Yahn, John Longfield, Steve Henderson, Dale Chronister, Michael Berg, Steve Anderson, Jason Wagner and Andy ibarra. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: District 5 - CM Bennett conveyed New Year greetings. She thanked the residents for their positive feedback. District 4 - CM Cook remarked on a recent Town Hall Meeting; complimented the Fire Department on the "Firemen's Walk" and said the League of Cities Labor Relations Board meeting would coincide with the next Council meeting and she would be absent. District 3 - CM Chastain conveyed New Year greetings. She asked the following items be agendized: (1) Welcome incoming businesses; (2) announce special events of present businesses in town and (3) an informational item on computer readiness for Y2K. District 2 - CM DeLaRosa thanked residents and the Police Department for a problem -free New Year; thanked the Public Works Department for prompt street repairs and tree trimming �- and thanked the Public Comment speakers. He invited all citizens to voice their concerns. District 1 - CM Sanders conveyed New Year greetings. He remarked on public commentators; indicated he was up to the challenge and would focus on global to the City's financial condition; safety, infrastructure improvements, clean neighborhoods, Rancho Mediterranea solution and Redevelopment Agency, storm drain improvements, Delhi Sand Fly, City Youth. He asked that when problems are presented that solutions be suggested. At Large - On Norton Air Force Base, Mayor Gaytan reported good news would be announced on the lease/leaseback financing. He reported on a Tri -City Meeting of Mayors and City Managers who discussed how the cities, Fontana, Rialto and Colton, can work together to bring more funds and more projects, to beautify the I-10 corridor and do cooperative projects with multiply agencies. RECESS: At 7:29 P. M., Mayor Gaytan declared a brief recess and at 7:25 P. M., the meeting reconvened with all Members present. ❑ Election of Mayor Pro Tempore MOTION/VOTE: Mayor Gaytan opened the nomination process for the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. CM DeLaRosa nominated CM Cook and CM Sanders nominated CM Bennett. Mayor Gaytan closed the nomination process and stated that individual votes would be taken by district. City Council Mins January 5, 1999 2