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Community pool to finish off the season. The Aquatics Club was using the pool in Grand Terrace and the heating equipment blew up and the pool was closed. There was a request for waiver of usual fees. MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Cook/Grimsby to add the request by the Colton Aquatics Club for use of the City's swimming pool, for the balance of their season. The additional item was identified as 10A. Motion carried with no opposition. Motion made by Mayor Gaytan, seconded by CM Sanders, to approve the Consent Calendar, including Items 4 to 10A. Item 10A - If the City Council was going to be generous in allowing the use of the pool at no charge to the School District, CM Bennett requested that the School District be asked to reciprocate to the City. CM Bennett stated there was a charge of $50, to the City, for the use of the school facility. City Manager Garcia reminded Council that the charge for heating the pool was $1,000 a month. Mayor Gaytan indicated this was an emergency and would probably take two months. City Council directed that the City Manager take the actual cost and work up a credit for the City with the Superintendent of Schools. Item 10 - Howard Wicks, representative of American Legion Post 155, and Bernie Moyeda, representative VFW Post 6476, asked for the use of Fleming Park and its facilities on November 11th, between 10-11 A.m., following the Veterans Parade. It was reported that the City's liaison, -- Cecilia Hernandez, had reported that the Police Department would be blocking off the streets and that chairs would be provided near the stage. It was confirmed that the Governor of the State of California would be attending these ceremonies. Discussion followed on flying a City banner. It was noted that the cost of constructing such a banner would be between $400 and $600. At Council direction, City Manager Garcia agreed to provide the banner. MOTION/VOTE: Mayor Gaytan, seconded by CM Sanders, restated the motion to approve the Consent Calendar including Item 10A and that Item 10 reflect direction to Staff to order the banner and have banners advertise the Veterans Day events and to include for Item 10 A, the proviso that the City Staff negotiate a reciprocal agreement with the School District when it comes to the City's use of a school facility. Motion carried upon unanimous vote. INFORMATIONAL ITEM: The following item was not acted upon: Planning Commission Update and Recognition. CONSENT CALENDAR: (4) Minutes - Approved Minutes for the Regular Meeting held September 21, 1999, on file in the Office of the City Clerk. (5) Warrants - Approved Payable Warrants #28702 to #28781, dated 09/30/99, totaling $367,764.50; Payable Warrants #28902 to #28876, dated 10/07/99, totaling $447,645.32; Payroll Warrants #199968 to #200348, dated 10/05/99, totaling $460,570.18, on file in the Finance Department. City Council Mins October 19, 1999 4