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Mr. Doug Blinkinsop, Colton Firefighter, reaffirmed the support of the Colton Firefighters Association for Fire Chief Tom Hendrix and noted that 94% of the shift personnel had signed the letter. Billboards Mr. Bob Rutherfurd, San Bernardino resident, submitted photographs and spoke about the Adams billboards, specifically, the billboards located on rights of way, where supports meet the ground and the existing dangerous conditions which compromise safety. Various Topics Ms. Kathy Davis addressed the picketing/demonstrations ordinance; the November ballot measure proposing the election of six councilmembers "at large;" the November ballot proposing a public safety special tax and the forgiveness of the electric utility loan to the general fund. Fireworks booth allotments Mr. Mike Correra requested Council's assistance in establishing an equitable division and rotation of fireworks booths allotments. CM Cook said the request would be reviewed. Miscellany Ms. Marlene Diedrich urged citizens to be informed. She spoke on the use of credit cards for City business, about raises for police and firefighters; and, implementing Megan's law. Recreation Lane Ms. Jean Hart, Colton resident, commented on the recreation (bike) lane along Colton Avenue and the proposed seniors parking lot across the street from the Hutton Center. Variety Mr. Jon Zane invited everyone to a Model Train Show and an ice cream social planned for July 20, 1997, at the museum. He supported Tom Hendrix for Fire Chief and supported Captain Pat Crowe for Police Chief, when the vacancy occurs. At 9:49 P. M., Mayor Gaytan excused himself from the dais and Mayor Pro Tempore Cook presided over the meeting. Mr. William Yahn, Colton resident, opposed the picketing/demonstration ordinance; the councilmembers elected at large ordinance; the public safety special tax; and, the forgiveness of the Electric Utility loan. Mr. Steve Anderson mentioned the Volunteer Firefighters Association; opposed union busting; warned of legal action by Reche Canyon homeowners; applauded the City Attorney who stood up to Taormina Industries; praised the Colton City News; promised solutions for high pressure and soil problems to the residents at Wild Canyon; and, asked if it was possible and feasible to review the card club issue to find a way to bring it to Colton. He said he AIL. 1 5 1997 City Council Minutes July 15, 1997 3