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2 �ayor Gonzales then read letters in full from Bruce Gray, President of the Chamber of Commerce; Rosemary Colunga; and a Petition containing approximately 25 names, in support of the City Manager's Agreement, and letters from Rita Miller, Miller's Honey Company, and Melvin Pierson, opposing the Agreement at this time. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving Agreement between the City of Colton and Robert Trevino, City Manager. Before the Voting, Mayor Gonzales asked if anyone had comments they would like to make on this matter. Mr. Melvin Pierson, 1404 North 10th Street, Colton, spoke in opposition to the Agreement, reading newspaper articles relating to former actions taken by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency, and items concerning Mr. Trevino's former employment and educational background. Mr. Pierson concluded he is not opposed to the individual, himself, but he is opposed to a contract of this nature. Mr. Wilford N. Sklar, Attorney from Riverside, stated that he has interests in various projects in the City of Colton, and spoke in favor of the agreement for the City Manager's position. Mr. Sklar commended Mr. Trevino in the performance of his duties, while he was the Planning Director and now as City Manager, saying Mr. Trevino has always maintained an "open door" policy with the public and this is important. Mr. Sklar said he feels the City will benefit by the agreement. Mr. Wes Hayden, 279 Litton Avenue, Colton, stated that although he was in favor of the Agreement in the beginning, there were certain matters that have been brought to light that he was concerned about. Mr. Hayden then discussed the matter of nepotism in the City and questioned Council Members regarding employ- ment of family members with the City. Mr. Hayden also stated he was concerned about the fact that Mr. Trevino did not live in the City of Colton. Mayor Gonzales explained that recent State laws have pre-empted the residency requirement for public employees. Mayor Gonzales stated he understands, how- ever, that Mr. Trevino does intend to move to Colton. Councilman Rehrer said he would like to make a statement with regard to the Agree- ment. Mr. Rehrer said he was not opposed to the individual, Mr. Trevino, or his performance, however, he was opposed to the contract itself. Mr. Rehrer stated the contract will take away the relationship between the City Council and the City Manager, and he is not in favor of severence pay as this is a misuse of public funds. Councilwoman Cisneros stated the City already has an ordinance outlining the duties of the City Manager's position and there is no need for this agreement. Mrs. Cisneros said she did not feel the Council should obligate themselves with this kind of an agreement. Councilman Hayes stated he was in favor of the agreement and that he was the one that had asked for the addition to the agreement. Mr. Hayes said he was also concerned about future evaluation reports on performance. Councilwoman Garcia stated she was in favor of the agreement because she felt it will add continuity to our city government. Mayor Gonzales stated he also felt the agreement will add stability to the City Manager's position and will benefit the City as a whole. Mayor Gonzales then asked for a Roll Call Vote on the motion as made. The Voting was as follows: AYES: Three; Hayes, Garcia, Gonzales. NOES: Two; Cisneros, Rehrer. ABSENT: None. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Mayor Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p. m. HELEN A. RAMOS, CMC City Clerk FEB 2 41981