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Julie Dean Reed, Colton Police Officer's Association President, spoke regarding no salary increases for the Police Rank and File and warned against monies spent unwisely. Bob Miller, CPOA Representative, spoke regarding salary negotiations for Police Rank & File. Marco Lucero, Colton resident, addressed his concerns regarding Item 12 of the Agenda, Appointments to Commissions, and questioned the inconsistency in the district boundaries and district representation. Steve Anderson, Colton resident, requested (1) discussion of ABI01 be agendized for the next Council Meeting, and commented on the use of the Internet by City Manager Freeman. CM Bennett inquired of the City Attorney as to what can be done regarding use of the Internet. City Attorney Biggs responded and indicated the "free medium" of the Internet. Discussion followed and staff was directed by Mayor Gaytan to develop an Internet Policy. Charles Jackson, Colton resident, acknowledged the Police Department for their dedication and commented on how the monies from the Utility Tax are used, money spent in the area of employee hiring, purchase of computers, installation of a new telephone system and concluded his remarks in support of pay increases for the Police Department. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: Boards and Commissions: CM Cook announced the resignation of Mr. John Sierra from the Parks and Recreation Commission and she announced the appointment of Mr. Marty Vega to Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion/second by CM Sandoval/Sanders to ratify the appointment of Mr. Marty Vega to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Unanimous vote. Motion/second by CM Hutton/Bennett to appoint CM Sandoval to the La Sierra Water Company Board with CM Hutton as alternate. Unanimous vote. CM Sandoval announced the appointment of Mr. Charles Farrell to the Utilities Commission. Motion/second by CM Bennett/Cook to ratify the appointment of Mr. Charles Farrell to the Utilities Commission. Unanimous vote. Ordinance relating to —A=ointrnent of Members of the City Commissions. Committees and Boards an Appointment of Councilmembers to the Inter -Agency Boards and Commissions If the proposed ordinance was adopted Mayor Gaytan assured Council he would not impede any recommended appointments made by any Councilmember to a Board or Commission. He explained that his intent in presenting the ordinance was to assure compliance with the requirements of a General Law City. He asked City Attorney Biggs to explain the effects of implementation of the ordinance. City Attorney Biggs explained there is a statute in effect since 1971, which this City had not complied, which provided: In general law cities where the office of mayor is an elective office, the mayor, with 3