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Mr. Dick Larsen as a member of the boundary committee concurred with Mr. McMeans. He stated that at the last City Council meeting after Ms. Adams made her presentation the subject was opened for questions and there were none. He rebutted the allegations about gerrymandering. He stated the committee followed the authority found in the Government Code. Further, the committee received no information where anyone lived. Adjustments will be considered and can be made. The committee is anxious to meet the legal requirements to get the matter on the ballot. Mr. Henry Mendoza, 464 W. "M" St., Colton, a member of the committee, agreed with Messrs. Larsen and McMeans. No setting has been provided for anyone; change the boundaries, if necessary. There is a need to proceed quickly to meet deadlines. Councilman Roman reiterated that the wishes of the town need to be met as to map boundaries and people need to be heard. Mayor Gonzales stated the matter needs to be returned to committee for reconsideration of proponents' findings and for public hearing. Councilman Roman volunteered to meet once a week until this matter is totally resolved. Mr. McMeans queried about providing notice for the public hearing on the Councilmanic District Map. City Attorney Brown stated there is no legal requirement. In law, the norm is usually 10 days' notice. Mayor Gonzales asked Florence Adams if she could attend public hearing and answer questions. She answered affirmatively. Councilman Lofy wondered what further action would be taken if the committee made no changes after public hearing. Is the objective to put the matter on the ballot or to keep the matter off the ballot? Mayor Gonzales emphasized that we need community input before the matter can be addressed. City Clerk Helen Ramos informed that if the public hearing is to be held on Monday that the earliest publication can be had is next Sunday which allows only one day of notice. Mr. Jesse Valdivia volunteered to distribute flyers, door to door. Mayor Gonzales directed that the committee and proponents meet with City Attorney Brown and City Clerk Helen Ramos to set up a public hearing date. Mayor Gonzales indicated that Item 29 on tonight's agenda will not be heard until after the public hearing. 5 JAN 7 1992