W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 46
July 25, 2024
Cheech Marin Champions Chicano Art as Fine Art as “The Cheech” Celebrates 2nd Anniversary, Plans for Lowrider Museum
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Cheech with artists in the collection in June 2024 - Margaret Garcia and Candelario “Cande” Aguilar, Jr.
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n the second anniversary of the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, celebrated in June 2024, actor and comedian Cheech Marin unveiled the latest iteration of his renowned collection, "Shifting Perspectives." The exhibition highlights new additions alongside works from Marin's initial gift of 500 pieces, offering a vibrant exploration of Chicano art.
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The collaboration with the Riverside Art Museum (RAM) came about after Marin's collection tour at the museum turned out to be their biggest show ever. When approached by the city manager about creating a permanent home for his collection, Marin initially misunderstood. "I thought they were asking me to purchase the museum. I said, 'I'm not that rich!' But then I realized it was an opportunity to create something lasting and more of a partnership," he explained.
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Colton City Council Faces Backlash Over Bypassing RFQ Process for 10-Year CR&R Contract 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 municipal code, has sparked criticism from both council members and the public.
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The Cheech Marin Center, affectionately known as "The Cheech," stands as a testament to Marin's lifelong passion for Chicano art. The journey to establishing the museum began in 2017, sparked by a serendipitous discovery. "I was collecting art and conflicted about what to do next [in regard to partnering with RAM]. Then, while walking across the street at the Riverside Library, I asked staff how big the
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CR&R is one of Southern California’s waste and recycling companies, which is currently serving the City of Colton.
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 96-gallon ones, increasing the number of bulky item pickups, and implementing new performance 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 supporting this agreement. It is a business decision, and we should shop around. This contract is worth multi-millions of dollars and multi-years, and it affects every resident and business in our city. Even our own Colton municipal code encourages competitive bidding." Dr. G further elaborated, "Going out to bid is simply a good, solid decision to make. There are no negative effects on CR&R. If they are the best bid, then they get the contract, and everyone can feel good that the entire process was done properly, as stated by our own municipal code." Councilmember Kelly Chastain, however, defended the decision. "I understand both sides. Some places may require an RFQ, but I think we got a good contract out of this. We ended up in a good position—there won't be any rate increases until 2026, new trash CR&R RFQ, cont. on next pg.