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Councilwoman Cisneros in authority and asked her to look into the matter and work on it as well. Maricopa Tract Ms. Debra Pye, 1843 43 De Carmen fir., declared she is a resident in the Maricopa Tract homes, and claimed that all utilities are in except for electricity. She stated there were large holes on in the streets between Pepper and San Bernardino. She said her residence is considered to be in Rialto and the Children are not allowed to go to Colton High School. They're considered as outsiders. Miscellan Mr. David Toro, 1467 Teresa, said he had been attending City Council meetings for about one year and complained about missing funds. When investigating the CFD's he reported he received the run-around from department beads and employees. He referred to the recall and the sample ballot and stated that these allegations are against one person and that all of these accusations take more than one person. As to CFC 88-1, Mr. Toro described Mr. Herron as Bind, courteous and on the ball. He thanked Mr. Herron for his effort. Utility Rates Mr. Charles Jackson, 2568 E. Topanga Way, inquired as to why this City is bringing utilities rates up when the country is in a depression and the unemployment rate is at its highest. Utilities are higher, somewhere between 15-19% - and are set to go higher. We should keep prices down and keep from adding to the citizens' woes. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Councilmember Cisneros, seconded by Councilmember Roman, to adjourn the meeting. Unanimous vote. Mayor Gonzales addressed statements as to rumors stating that rumors are bountiful in an election year. He stated that Councilman Lofy has never asked to be appointed as Parks and Recreation Director. Councilman Lofy has chosen not to run for re-election as he want to retire and spend time with his family. Mayor Gonzales remarked that in the past, former employees have gone to more lucrative positions and said that the City is trying to accommodate a decent wage to attract and keep qualified personnel. The City Manager is doing an admirable job. The City has been able to maintain a balanced budget through accountability and frugality, There have been no increases in utilities since 1981-82 and it has become necessary to do so but we are trying to bold the line. He thanked Electric Director [brews for shopping around and allowing the City to maintain its oven utilities which will afford the City the opportunity to survive the 0