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Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of the hours for Sound Vehicle Permit in Item No. 179 which should be 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Unanimous vote. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: Proclamations Mayor Gonzales referred to two Proclamations, BUCKLE UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE November 1, 1988 through 1989, and NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK, November 20 - 27, 1988. Both Proclamations will be mailed to their respective agencies. Rev. Mathias Jamison, of the First Presbyterian Church, spoke about the D.A.R.E. Program, advising that he and several other local Pastors from the Ministerial Association would like to see this Program in Colton. Officer Chuck Greene, City of San Bernardino Police Department, made a presentation on the D.A.R.E. Program in San Bernardino, advising how successful the Program has become, and that other cities are now parti- cipating in this Program. Officer Greene stated this Program was begun in Los Angeles in 1983 in conjunction with the Schools, and in 1985 the San Bernardino Police De- partment introduced the D.A.R.E. Program at four elementary schools. Officer Greene said D.A.R.E. - "Drug Abuse Resistance Education" - is a preventive program. Officer Greene then showed a video tape of how the D.A.R.E. Program works in the Schools and how the students are educated against drugs. Mayor Gonzales thanked Officer Greene for his presentation and said he would like Staff to get in touch with Colton School District and see what can be worked out to initiate a D.A.R.E. Program in Colton. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Joint Public Hearing Mayor Gonzales declared the City Council Public Hearing open. Chairperson Cisneros declared the Redevelopment Agency Public Hearing open and asked for Roll Call. All Members present. Deputy City Veralrud submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests had been received. Mr. Benest reported on a Disposition and Development Agreement which will provide for the renovation and expansion of the existing Navistar Truck Sales and Service facility, also known as Dieterich International Truck - 4