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Attorney Angie Castillo stated that she had conferred with Dr. Florence Adams of the National Demographics Corporation and the Rose Institute at Claremont College, who had reviewed the four scenarios presented to City Council tonight. Attorney Castillo pointed out that Dr. Adams was the consultant when the City enacted Districts in 1992. Attorney Castillo stated that Dr. Adams contributed the redistricting criteria and expressed a willingness to review the redistricting plans. She offered to make herself available, in September, to answer questions on redistricting. Michelle Pierce, Electric Engineer, described the special software that allowed the application of the federal census numbers. In looking for the ideal district configuration, Staff created 16 scenarios that became four viable plans after the criteria was applied: Scenarios Nos. 1, 3, 14 and 16. Attorney Castillo reviewed the proposed course of action: To set two Public Hearings; to take no action; to move to an at -large system; or, to modify the number of districts to four. Questions were posed on the number of recalls that resulted after districts were formed; the total percentage of Colton voters that voted for Measure W; and, the request for analysis of the efficiency of Council representation. MOTION: Motion/second by CM Chastain/Ramos to go forward with the general redistricting process to set up the requisite number of public hearings; to invite Dr. Florence Adams of the Rose Institute for a presentation of the scenarios and to allow City Staff to apply the census figures. The following persons spoke on redistricting: Dell Wright and Joe Perez. VOTE: Motion on the primary motion carried upon unanimous vote. AGENDA REVIEW: CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Sanders/DeLaRosa to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-68-01, establishing the position of Utilities Administrative Analyst and amending Resolution No. R-56-01, carried upon unanimous vote. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS (Continued) MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Sanders/DeLaRosa to set a workshop for August 23, 2001, from 5:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M., at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, to discuss goals and customer service strategies. Motion carried upon unanimous vote ADJOURNMENT: At 6:09 P. M., with consensus of City Council, Mayor Bennett adjourned the general meeting. City Council Adj. Mins Aug. 14, 2001 2