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Cook, as second to the motion, agreed to the modification. Motion carried with Councilmember Bennett voting "No." With consensus of approval from City Council, Mayor Fulp declared that the following ordinances would be voted upon individually. Motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Sanders, to approve Resolution No. R-92-95, Notice of Holding Election and Submission of Proposed Measure. Rev. Bob Johnson, 1140 No. 2nd Street, posed several questions regarding the agenda report such as may any group of voters take a certain position; is there a limitation imposed upon that group and what constitutes a group. City Clerk Ramos informed the only eligibility requirement was that a person be a bona fide sponsor or proponent, registered voter or any combination of voter associations. Reverend Johnson said the cost of the election was estimated at $25,000 and asked how it would be funded. He recalled that a person at a previous City Council meeting had offered to provide the funding. Mayor Fulp said that funds had not been budgeted for this fiscal year. City Manager Martinez said that during the course of the business year, there are unexpected expenditures and the City would locate the funds. Reverend Johnson asked if City Council can take a position. To which, City Attorney Biggs responded that the City Council can take a position if it is from the entire body. Reverend Johnson queried in regard to the proposed ordinance, in particular the statement of premises, meeting lands/buildings, what did this imply in terms of size and acres? City Attorney Biggs advised that it implied the zones: Commercial and Industrial; M-1; M-2; C-2; Business Park, anything designed for heavy commercial use. There was discussion as to the stance of the City Council on a questionable moral issue in City life as a basis to vote against it. City Attorney Biggs said that City Council can always vote against it. However, if the electorate approves the ordinance, City Council has to have reasons to approve or disapprove. Reverend Johnson stated that the document proposed multiple card gaming centers in three different areas which he equated to mean six licenses. City Attorney Biggs advised that the revision selected by City Council limited the selection to a maximum of one, which may expand to a maximum of three, upon two-thirds vote of the City Council and upon the showing of "best interest" for the City. Mr. Fred Cordova asked that if there was a representation of a large number of pastors, could he could submit an argument as a representative of senior citizens. He informed that the Colton School District is going to charge for bingo. 3 SEF 11 1995