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considered to look into establishing a Public Safety/Ethics Commission or of expanding the responsibilities of the Civil Service Commission to consider some of the issues that have divided the community in the recent past. Councilmember Sandoval suggested the City Attorney bring back a written report to the Council on the proposal at a future date. CITY ATTORNEY, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/CARDS City Attorney Biggs stated she wanted to report on the question of whether or not cards are required. The City Council Manual of Procedure states that with regard to items listed on the Agenda, individuals wishing to speak on an item are requested to fill out a card/form and give it to the City Clerk. The reason for that is so that the Mayor will have those before him and know that he has to make time specifically for public comment on these agenda items. It is a request not a mandate. There is no requirement for cards for oral comments generally other than to stand and be recognized by the Chair. Mr. Charles Jackson, 2568 East Topanga Way, stated he was tremendously bothered by the Rancho Mediterranea Purchase. The issue has come before the City Council many times with regard to money that would be received from this project and how it was to be distributed. He stated that last night there were Councilmembers surprised to hear that $2.5 million had been received and it appeared that the Finance and City Manager were also not aware that the money had been received. This type of lack of information should not be occurring. He asked what happened to the money that was received and said there should be no surprises, each Councilmember should know every detail. Economic Development Director Gabriel replied that the creation of the assessment district and the issue of bonds were brought before the Council for approval. The assessment district was funded in June 1994. The proceeds from the assessment district in the amount of $2.5 million went directly from the underwriter who issued the funds for the assessment district to the trustee that was holding the note. This was done to pay down the loan that was owed on the mobile home park purchase. Those monies went direct and were never went through the City. Oral Communications Mayor Fulp asked for action with regard to where on the Agenda Oral Communications should be held. He suggested that perhaps it could be held at the beginning and end of each meeting. Councilmember Sandoval said he liked the way it is now. The matter was discussed at length upon request from the public that it be moved from the end of the meeting to the beginning. The current placement on the agenda has been field tested and appears to be working well. 10— Councilmembers expressed a desire to keep it after the Consent 9 O E C 7 1994