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Communication Mr. Charles Jackson, 2568 E. Topanga Way, read a letter as a member of the Utilities Commission; the letter was written by Utilities Commissioner Fred Cordova. The letter requested better communication between the Utilities Commission and Sewer and Water Department staff. Mr. Jackson stated the letter reads that the Director of Public Works refused to return telephone calls and suggested that his workload may be more than he is able to carry; therefore, Mr. Jackson said he supports Councilmember Sanders' proposal. Upon Councilmember Sandoval's request, City Manager Martinez identified the City's form of government wherein the policy makers are part-time and the City Manager and staff are full-time and vulnerable to the political pressures. City Manager Martinez declared that he and the administrative staff share many years of experience and work as a team to present a balanced budget, item by itein, and concluded that actions by the City Council were manageable. City Manager Martinez stated the budget is firmly in place. Mr. Charles Jackson stated he received a utility bill with a $6.99 utility users tax without notice and asked if this is a legal tax. Mr. Jackson asked about the power cost adjustment which varies from month to month. He questioned the legality of such a charge without proper notice to the people and without letting people know where these funds go. He demanded this matter be looked into and the charge be removed from his billing. Mayor Fulp stated the 6% utility tax had the appropriate public input and was voted and passed by the City Council. Mayor Fulp stated the power cost adjustment will be discussed this evening. As Mrs. Ferrante stood to speak, CouncilmeTber Sandoval stated this meeting was not a time for debate. Mrs. Ferrante stated it is her first amendment right to voice her opinions at this meting. Mrs. Ferrante stated, for the City Manager's benefit, that Mr. Hutton as the Public Works Director threatened the public by stating the entire Parks Department will have to be fired. Mrs. Ferrante suggested the City Council should close the Teen Center for five years and use the money for infra -structure. Councilmember Sandoval agreed with her right to speak before the Council but added it may be appropriate to hold comments until the person in question is here. Board and Commission AiDDointments. Councilmember Cook moved, seconded by Mayor Fulp, to appoint Mr. Art Thompson as an advisory member to the City of Colton Traffic Committee for a normal term and to add one adhoc person from the business community assigned by the Chamber of Commerce to the Traffic Committee. The motion was carried unanimously. Discussion and Review of Electric Department Power Cost Adjustment 2 3VJL 2 0 1995