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CITY MANAQER' REP RTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: ilities Rate Survey City Manager Lewis announced that results of a recent rate survey which showed that the residential utilities rates are generally lower in the City of Colton than in surrounding cities. Project Coordinator Daryl Parrish displayed a graph which demonstrated the survey results. results, He reported that in surveying the electricity, sewer, water and refuse rates for surrounding cities based on certain levels of consumption, the Colton monthly bill of $89.47, was clearly less than the surrounding cities' average monthly bill of $117.58. Mr. Parrish stated that this information would be disseminated through an article in the community newsletter. Bud et City Manager Lewis said the Mate appears to have approved a budget. He indicated that the City's budget may be impacted by $225,080, with Redevelopment Agency suffering a $600,000 reduction. The state budget will severely affect the special districts and the school system. He concluded that the impact to the City's budget is a little bit less than anticipated. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Ken Herron Mr. G. V. Fulp, 1497 Cindee Ln., referred to the City's major lass of 17 staff members in 1989, for better salaries. He listed the current highest paid City employees and wondered about the current turnover. Mr. Fulp reported rumor that the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Director Herron is on his way out. He found Mr. Herron highly qualified for this job. He has already accomplished more than his predecessor in the six months he has been here. The City gave Mr. Cayten one year; therefore, Mr. Herron is entitled to equal time and fair treatment. Mr. Fulp reported that the western area residents of Colton w Iron Norse, Cross -Creek and Maricopa Tract - are not receiving the community newletter. Mr. Henry T. Mendoza, 484 West "M" Street, expressed concern over a rumor he heard about Ken Herron. He pointed out that Mr. Herron was highly recommended. Mr. Lofy was acquainted with Mr. Herron and Mr. Cayten. Mr. Mendoza stated he heard another rumor which he hoped was not true because he held Mr. Lofy in high respect, He charged Mr. Lofy with granting the job of Parks and Recreation Director. N