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Graffiti Program Director Hutton reported the graffiti program is funded from the Community Development Block Grant Fund. Councilmember Sandoval asked if it was correct that there is only one person, sometimes assisted by restitution workers, performing the graffiti removal function. He asked if it was also correct that last year there were two positions; one sandblasting and one painting. Director Hutton said that was correct; however, one of the positions is frozen. Discussion followed as to whether graffiti had gone up or had been reduced; the need for another sandblaster, the ongoing efforts of the Chamber of Commerce to eradicate graffiti and raise funds for equipment for the City. Council applauded the efforts of Mr. Al Negrete. Councilmember Sandoval said he would like to see a greater priority given to this area in the way of an additional person and an additional sandblasting machine. Councilmember Cook felt there was no need to add to the graffiti budget based on the graffiti being reduced by the ongoing efforts of the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmembers Rios and Cisneros joined with Councilmember Sandoval to look towards a greater effort in this area. Councilmember Bennett asked City Manager Martinez to discuss the equipment situation with Mr. Dawson of the Chamber of Commerce. Water. Wastewater Director Hutton introduced Mr. Robert Lavin to present the Water and Waste Water budgets. Water Utility Manager Lavin reported with regard to the Waste Water Budget, there are some numbers that he is still working on with Finance. Councilmember Bennett stated she had learned that part of the City was not being serviced by the City. Mr. Lavin replied that West San Bernardino County Water District does serve a portion of the west end of the City. Councilmember Bennett asked if they paid a franchise fee. Mr. Lavin said they do not pay a franchise fee at the present time. City Attorney Biggs said it is possible for outside water companies to pay franchise fees and she is working on an ordinance that would establish the procedure for the Water Utility. The ordinance would not be retroactive. The fees would be in effect after adoption. Discussion followed on other water utilities serving the City and other utilities in general and their locations. Councilmember Sandoval asked, in taking over the Water Quality Control Plant, how much revenue will the City realize this year and will next year's revenue be more. Manager Lavin replied that the revenue is estimated at $400,000 for this year and $500,000 for next year. Manager Lavin stated the recruitments for the plant had been conducted and the take-over is scheduled for this Friday. VA