COLTON COURIER Weekly
July 25, 2024
Vol 152, NO. 31
Colton City Council Faces Backlash Over Bypassing RFQ Process for 10-Year CR&R Contract
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CR&R is one of Southern California’s waste and recycling companies, which is currently serving the City of Colton.
By Manny Sandoval
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n a decision that has left many residents dissatisfied, the Colton City Council voted to extend its contract with CR&R, Inc. for municipal solid waste collection services for another 10 years without undergoing a Request for Proposal (RFQ) process. The move, which bypasses the city's own
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(Left to right) Councilmember Kelly Chastain, Mayor Frank Navarro, and Councilmember Dr. G, discussing the item on July 16, 2024.
municipal code, has sparked criticism from both council members and the public. During the council meeting, Public Works Director Brian Dickenson presented the proposed Second Amendment to the existing agreement with CR&R. The amendment includes several changes such as replacing 64-gallon residential containers with 96gallon ones, increasing the number of bulky item pickups, and implementing new per-
formance review standards. "The amendment offers numerous benefits to our community, including a residential rate freeze until 2026 and additional community cleanup events," said Dickenson. However, the decision to forgo the RFQ process was met with strong opposition. Councilmember Dr. G voiced his concerns, stating, "I want to state my reasons for not CR&R RFQ, cont. next pg.
Colton City Council Honors Pro Nails for Two Decades of Success
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(Left to right) Council Member Dr. G; Helen Huynh and Tony Trieu, owners of Pro Nails; and Tammy Matteson, property owner.
By Dr.G (Dr. Luis S González), Community Writer
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uring the City Council meeting on July 16, Council Member Dr. Luis S. González presented Tony Trieu and Helen Huynh, owners of Pro Nails, with a “Business Focus” Recognition Award. This long-established business has been a cornerstone of the
Colton community since opening in 2004. Tony Trieu, originally from Vietnam, immigrated to the United States in 1992 at the age of 20. After living in San Bernardino for four years and commuting to El Monte for work, Tony moved to Colton in 1996 with aspirations of one day owning his own business. In 2004, Tony returned to Vietnam to marry his childhood sweetheart, Helen Huynh, and together
they made Colton their home. Later that year, they found an ideal business location in the heart of downtown Colton at 282 N La Cadena, within a small retail strip mall next to Stater Bros. Since its opening, Pro Nails has perfected expert nail services and expanded its customer base to include hundreds of loyal patrons. "Many customers have been with Pro Nails, cont. next pg.