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Mr. John M. Aguilar, Jr., 1625 Alston Avenue, Colton, stating he supports this measure and sees a benefit in having representation of one council- person per district. Mr. Henry T. Mendoza, 464 West "M" Street, Colton, stating he has been a voter for over 55 years and he has always pursued bettering the City. Mr. Mendoza spoke favorably of the initiative petition and proposed ordinance. Mr. Ray Hunter, 520 Martin Avenue, Colton, stated he is a native of Colton and spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and petition. Mr. Bruce Carr, 1150 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, stated they are all in favor of establishing districts and the Council should listen to the people because they have spoken. Mrs. Donna Robertson, 1640 Washington, Colton, stating there was a lot of negativity from the Mayor and Council, and the residents need some- one that lives in their area to represent them. Mr. John Longfield, 1809 Cottonwood Drive, Colton, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and asked that the Council please make it a Roll Call vote. Mr. Don DeArmond, 1175 Bonita Drive, Colton, urged the Council adopt the proposal as described by the spokesperson. Mrs. Julie Biggs, Best, Best & Krieger, 3750 University Avenue, River- side, spoke about elections and putting this measure on the ballot. Mrs. Biggs also spoke about other options available to the Council, stating the Council could draft their own ordinance either independent- ly or in joint cooperation with the Committee. Councilman Lofy stated he was in favor of placing this measure on the ballot. Mr. Lofy said he can live with anything the people want. Mr. Lofy recommended this matter be returned to Staff to include the proper language as necessary. Mr. George Fulp, 1497 Cindee Lane, Colton, stated the measure as sub- mitted should go on the ballot and they, the Committee and Petition signers, are not going to challenge the measure. Mr. Fulp said the Committee is willing to discuss with Staff getting boundaries and the measure on the ballot. After additional discussion, moved by Councilman Lofy, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to refer this matter back to Staff for additional review and information, and return to the Council with a report in thirty (30) days. Unanimous vote. 5