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PUBLIC COMMENT The following citizens voiced community concerns: Jean Ferrante, Charles Jackson, William Yahn, Caroline Dyer and Pam Pandza. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: COMMENTS District 1 - CM Sanders commented on the Department of Fish and Wildlife's unreasonable demand for a vast amount of land for the Delhi Sand Fly's habitat. He asked the public to become more aggressive and urged them to write to the City's representatives in Congress. He provided addresses and telephone numbers. Mayor Gaytan directed staff to prepare appropriate resolutions stating the City's position regarding the Delhi Sand Fly, said resolutions to be forwarded to Congress. CM Sanders suggested an initiative be started to have the fly delisted. He asked that the Coelho property be cited, again. District 2 - CM DeLaRosa inquired if the Police carried carry trauma kits and Police Chief Crowe answered affirmatively. He asked the City Manager to implement a procedure for Public Works where Council can call the City Manager or the Public Works Director and find out the progress of a work order. District 3 - CM Chastain thanked the students at Paul J. Rogers Elementary School who visited City Hall. She announced a repair list for pot holes and repairs on Shasta, C, D, E and F and the east side of Mt. Vernon. She asked for an inspection prior to the rehabilitation project planned for October/November. She asked if a permit was issued for the lights, at the armory, that are too bright. On the hillside at Scenic Drive, she said the Fire Department's inspection found the sprinkler system was shot. There is a need to install an all new sprinkler system. She reported a successful meeting on the Mt. Vernon Project Area, and informed that Staff would prepare final reports. She supported the action against the Delhi Sand Fly. In response to her inquiry on playground equipment for Cesar Chavez Park, City Manager Garcia stated the equipment was scheduled to be placed in that park, during the month of October. District 4 - CM Cook reported that the street -sweeper will be in downtown Colton on a regular basis to keep the area neat. She thanked the City's firemen for keeping Firemen's block clean. She asked for the public's cooperation in keeping the area clean. On August 23, 1999, sixty third grade students from Paul Rogers Elementary School toured City facilities. She shared the thank you letter received from the students. District 5 - CM Bennett asked that staff be directed to prepare an initiative for circulation regarding the Delhi Sand Fly. She asked for implementation of Moreno Valley's street -sweepers program: Street -sweepers are accompanied by an official car, with flashing yellow lights, that issues citations to vehicles parked on the streets designated for cleaning. CM Cook said the Traffic Committee was studying this issue and a resolution was forthcoming. CM Bennett inquired about her request, made a month ago, for repairs of unsafe boards and rails of the bridge City Council Mins Sept 7, 1999 4