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Speaking in opposition to the actions taken by the City Council in removingthe C1 y y 1 Manager were the following: Mr. Greg B. Fife, 1245 West "C" Street, Colton Mr. Frank Rebollo, 12800 South La Cadena Drive, Colton Ms. Millie Herrera, 1006 Western Avenue, Colton Mr. Jess Vasquez, 677 South 8th Street, Colton Speaking in commendation of the City Council and actions taken were the following: Mr. Henry Mendoza, 464 West "M" Street, Colton Mr. Elfego C. Vallejo, 800 Valencia Drive, Colton Mayor Gonzales stated that at a later date he will be prepared to give the community an explanation which he felt he owed to the community and his constituency, and it will show that what has been done here this evening will be to the best interests of this community. Councilwoman Garcia stated she would again like to thank all of the people that voted for her, and she wanted everyone to know that she does not accept this responsibility lightly. Mrs. Garcia continued that she takes this position with a great deal of heart -felt obligation to the people to do what is best. Mrs. Garcia said sometimes, and it may be quite often, the Council will displease some of the people, that is (Y, natural. Mrs. Garcia stated, however, that she has to do what she believes in and carry forth the programs that will better serve the people of the City of Colton. Mrs. Garcia said that at times the people may disagree with her, however, that is their prerogative, but she wanted everyone to know that what she does here, she does because she accepted the responsibility of being the City's elected official, and thanked everyone for their support. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Mr. Frank Smith, 270 West "F" Street, Colton, spoke about the use of a City truck for the senior citizens produce program and felt the City should do something favor- able for this program for the senior citizens. Mr. Smith also questioned some work done by the City's Electric Department and the waiver of a $62,000 fee, as mentioned in the newspaper. Electric Utility Director Gale Drews stated he was not aware of this and was not familiar with what Mr. Smith was referring to. Mayor Gonzales stated there was a waiver of a fee in the amount of $22,000 for work performed in the area of San Bernardino Avenue and Valley Boulevard concerning in- stallation of a sewer trunk line, however, he did not know about the other matter. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Mayor Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p. m. HELEN A. RAMOS, CMC City Clerk City of Colton Approved this 20th day of May, 1980. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL MEETING May 6, 1980 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 7:30 p. m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Gonzales presiding. Mayor Gonzales led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was offered by the Reverend Father Michael Keane of Immaculate Concep- tion Church. ROLL CALL: Council Members present were Hayes, Cisneros, Rehrer, Garcia, and Mayor Gonzales. MAY 1980