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program with the goal of exhibiting sensitivity towards ethnic and racial differences. High profile incidents receive all the scrutiny and evaluation that they deserve. It was discussed that the more minor incidents, involving rude behavior, are not receiving the attention that the Police Department would like to give to them. To address this issue, the Committee suggested that a checklist guide, for supervisors to use, to identify potential developing problems. This could be used in conjunction with the customer service log described above. Community policing in Colton was also discussed. The Colton Police Department is a full-service department. It has a Neighborhood Enrichment Program and the Volunteer Policing Program. City Attorney Raymond stated that the Committee did not submit a recommendation on the formation of a police review board. It elected to bring the matter back to the City Council for public input and for Council action. Discussion continued on the following issues: The study, all changes in the policy and procedures be filtered to all Police employees; and, Community Outreach. MOTION: After discussion, motion/second by CM DeLaRosa/Sanders to receive and file the report. Based on the Ad Hoc Committee meetings and its report, the author of the motion declared that there did not appear to be an immediate need for a civil review board. Acting Police Chief Heusterberg expressed appreciation for the Committee's findings and recommendations. He informed that the Police Department was working on a vision statement to reflect that the Police Department is committed to high quality customer service. He declared that in the Police Department's budget are community programs, scheduled to begin in the summer. He emphasized that the Department was developing a cultural diversity training program. A citizen (no name provided) commented on this matter. VOTE: The motion carried with CM Chastain absent. UTILITIES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Utility Director Tom Clarke reported on the proposed agreement and noted it was a twelve -inch water line. MOTIONNOTE: Motion/second by CM Sanders/Ramos to approve the proposed Participation Agreement between the City of Colton and Reche Canyon Mutual Water Company for the extension of a twelve -inch water line in Reche Canyon. Motion carried with CM Chastain absent. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Derleth announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss Items (A), (B), (C) and (E). He indicated that (D) would not be discussed. City Council Mins Feb. 20, 2001 7