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Councilman Rios read in full a Proclamation declaring April 29 through May 6, 1990, as SOIL & WATER STEWARDSHIP WEEK. Mayor Gonzales read in full a Proclamation declaring April 23 through 279 1990, as NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK. The Proclamation was accepted by City Librarian, David Davis. Councilman Lofy read in full a Proclamation declaring April 22 through 289 1990, as VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK. Boards & Commissions Moved by Councilman Lofy, seconded by Councilman Rios, ratifying ap- pointment of Brett Buffington to the Cemetery Commission. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Lofy, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, ratifying ap- pointment of Susan Carr to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Unanimous vote. CORRESPONDENCE: Mrs. Gerry Ferris, Reche Canyon resident and member of the Reche Canyon Ryders, ETI Corral X75 equestrian group, stated she would like to pre- sent a check in the amount of $613. to members of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire Equestrian Group, in behalf of a benefit horse show held in February in their honor at the J & H Arena in Colton. Members of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire made a presentation, explain- ing their program and activities. Mrs. Tricia Raminski, Reche Canyon resident, spoke about the equestrian trails in Reche Canyon, asking if the City intends to keep these trails open and improve and preserve them. Community Development Director Jaime Aguilera advised the City will pay approximately $115,000 to a consultant to do the Specific Plan for Colton. Mr. Aguilera stated there are equestrian trails and parks pro- vided in the Plan, and this portion has almost been completed. Mr. Aguilera said upon completion of an EIR, public hearings will be con- ducted. Mr. Aguilera advised there has been conversation of a major trail system, from the Santa Ana Channel to the ocean, and the back- bone system will be funded from Park Development Funds. Mr. Gene McMeans, Reche Canyon resident and member of the Santa Ana Corridor Trails Task Force, spoke to the City Council regarding the Specific Plan and future equestrian trails, and more specifically con- cerning the signalization and crossing at the intersection of Barton Road and Reche Canyon Road. 3