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CITY OF COLTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES November 4, 2003 In Accordance with notice duly and legally given, a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above -given date at 4:08 p.m., with Mayor Bennett presiding. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL Councilmembers present were, Zamora, Mitchell, Ramos, De La Rosa, Hernandez and Mayor Bennett. Councilmember Chastain arrived at 4:32 p.m. Also present were City Manager Parrish, City Attorney Derleth, and City Clerk Barrera. Said Special Meeting shall be for the purpose of studying and or taking action on the following matters: PUBLIC COMMENT None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Results of Public Poll Regarding Proposed City of Colton Revenue Measures City Manager Parrish introduced Finance Director deAlwis who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the following: ✓ General Fund — Fund Balance 1998/99 through 2002/03 ✓ Historical General Fund Revenue in the new century Administrative Charges Vehicle License Fees Sales Tax ✓ General Fund — Expenditure make-up by category Public Safety Public Services General government ✓ General Fund — Revenue & Expenditure Comparison FY 04-05 ✓ General Fund — PERS Rates/Revenue Losses ✓ General Fund — Cost of Salary Related Benefits Finance Director DeAlwis introduced Charles Heath, representative from Tramutola, who conducted a survey as part of the analysis for a Utility User's Tax, who also provided a PowerPoint presentation and handout. Discussion by Council followed with questions on the survey that was conducted, such as if the businesses had been polled also, and age of Registered voters. He added that the increase to the residents would be 3 to 4% and businesses 6%. City Manager Parrish asked that Mr. Heath explain about the statistical significance and other communities or cities that have a user tax in place. 2003 NOV 04 SPEC CC MEETING - 1 -