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MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Sanders/Cook to approve the Assignment and Assumption .Agreement and Amendment to Contract by and among Enova Energy Management, Sempra-Energy Trading and the City of Colton. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT The following persons expressed community concerns: William Yahn and Steve Anderson. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: COMMENTS, INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REPORTS, INFORMATION SESSION: District 1 - CM Sanders thanked the people for allowing him to serve once again. He listed goals for the district and the City. District 3 - CM Chastain encouraged support for the Make a Child Smile project, sponsored by the Firefighters and Wal-Mart. District 4 CM Cook invited participation in the "Wonders of Christmas the Annual Home Decorating Contest. Judging will take place on December 14, 1998. She praised the Colton Firefighters. She announced the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner to be served at the Luque Center and the Hutton Center. District 5 - CM Bennett wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. She invited everyone to register for the December 12' Street Faire. She congratulated the winners of the recent elections. District 6 - CM Grimsby wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. He directed Mr. Yahn to the DPSS office for clothes or food. He commented on the recent election. At Large - Mayor Gaytan expressed appreciation for those persons who worked in his campaign. He described his campaign practices. He thanked CM Hutton for his service to the City. Mayor Gaytan directed Staff to research the existing laws and methods regarding the election of Council positions by district. If voter action is required for any change, he directed that the City bring forth the appropriate resolutions to place the item on the ballot for the earliest election; March or June. This is to allow the citizens the opportunity to leave the present method of selection by districts in place or change the selection for all Council seats to an At Large election, with the requirement that the representative reside in the district. The report was requested for the first meeting in December. Discussion followed. City Manager Garcia suggested full discussion take place in a workshop setting, in the month of December, to discuss options and glean input to make good public policy. AGENDA REVIEW MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Sanders/Cook to approve the Consent Calendar, except for Item 7 which was pulled for discussion and Item 8 which was deferred to the next meeting. The motion carried upon unanimous vote. y' CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Mins November 17, 1998 2