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Minutes of 3/15/94 Mr. Charles Jackson said he was present for the City Council Meeting of March 15th where he learned of a threatening telephone call to Councilmember Bennett by Mayor Gonzales through Councilmember Sandoval. He complained that the Official Record did not carry a verbatim transcript of that exchange. He questioned the lack of leadership and wanted to know why City Council had not done something. He said the Council should censure and stated that threats should not be allowed. He wanted an addendum to the minutes of March 15, 1994, to include the names of the individuals mentioned. Graffiti Paint Out Da Mr. Jon Zane, 958 N. La Cadena, Chairman of the Graffiti Abatement Program (GAP), announced that the graffiti paint -out day on Saturday, July 16, 1994, was a success. He said there were seventy-five workers who painted the town walls. He thanked everyone who had participated. Councilmember Rios inquired about sandblasted walls. Mr. Zane informed that homeowners had been contacted and they had agreed to the wall painting, in a matching color. Councilmembers Bennett and Cook complimented Mr. Zane for his hard work and a successful event. Colton Western Days Mr. Jon Zane urged that the City Council and the Colton Chamber of Commerce join to sponsor "Colton Western Days" in October, which is fast becoming a tradition and is a fund-raising event for the youth and the Chamber of Commerce. Promises Mr. Jesse Valdivia, Sr., 644 East "C" Street, spoke about traffic signs; scorpions, an endangered species, in South Colton; the budget; and the City's hiring practice. He said that City Council had approved naming a baseball field for his late nephew who had devoted his time and energy to the youth of this community. Mr. Valdivia complained that this action was taken a long time ago and nothing had been done. With Council approval, Mayor Gonzales asked Director Hutton to investigate the matter. Councilmember Bennett suggested that there be a dedication. Mayor Gonzales directed Events Coordinator Hernandez to schedule the event. Rancho Mediterrania Messrs. Kris Williamson and Terence Nemchik, 700 E. Washington, addressed Council on (1) a list of names submitted for appointment to a homeowners association board of directors and (2) a request for rent increase freeze. Mr. Williamson said that a request for a board formation was made a month ago. He was now offering the 4 ,ii , 1 9 1994