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ACM Nuami clarified concerns that included the issue of septic tank vs. City sewer, services provided by Edison vs. the City of Colton Electric Utility, and the Utility User Tax cannot be imposed on the residences. Discussion continued with questions from the Council regarding amount -of tax increases, acreage for each section, additional public safety concerns in island areas, the effect on the current staffing in the public works division, and increased street lighting. ACM Nuami responses included there could not be additional property taxes due to Prop. 218 laws that would require the vote of the people beyond the typical 2% per year. City Manager Parrish additional Measure I funds would become available for street improvements for the additional annexation areas at this time Measure I funds administered by the County are not designated to a specific area but allocated throughout the County. ACM Nuami detailed the next steps in the annexation process and Director Zamora informed council the deadline date to submit annexation application for processing through LAFCO in order to complete the process before the January 1, 2007 deadline is June 19, 2006. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizens addressed the City Council against the annexation: Kathy Hlavaty, Patty Taylor, Donna Johnson, Carey Holderman, Gerald Johnson,. Lynn Simon, and Gene McCutcheon. Staff responded to several of the concerns presented by citizens under public comment that included, the council meeting is being held at the community center as the city council chambers are being upgraded; ACM Nuami is a LAFCO board member and would recuse himself when this item is discussed; police and fire services that are provided without financial compensation; fixed income household; restated Utility Tax are not applicable in the annexation area property owners; will not be forced to hook up to the city sewer system; public relation campaign cannot go forward until the application is submitted to LAFCO; agenda item was properly noticed; and the seven (7) island as identified were designated using the guidelines outlined in the government code. Motion/second by CM Suchil/Chastain to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-59-06. Motion carried with Mayor Pro Tempore Mitchell voting "NO" and Mayor Bennett "ABSENT." CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Budaet Workshop. Josi Kenline, Assistant to the City Manager, outlined the format for the balance of the council meeting that included the Integrated Capital Improvement Program/Public Works and Water Wastewater, Electric Utility Business Plan/Budget, Water/Waste Water Utility — Budget, Redevelopment Agency — Budget, and General Fund Overview — Personnel Changes. 2006 JUN 12 SPEC MTG - 3 -