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Burrtec: Will not build facility in Colton. COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEES: Burrtec Mr. Herbert described the hiring plan which offered employment to all sanitation employees who would keep their seniority, receive a benefit package and receive transition pay. There are no conditions attached. He spoke about drug testing and that physical examinations would be waived. He said no requirements would be placed on the sanitation employees. He promised there were no artificial barriers. He said the company was a non-union operation. He spoke about the training, equipment, and the level of expectation. Taormina Mr. Taormina commented on strict policies and guidelines and the need to abide by those policies. He said prospective employees would be required to pass a physical and pass a drug test He said Taormina will not put up with bad employees and bad workmanship. He indicated there was a union shop, i.e., Teamsters Local 396 and employees were paid union scale. He said there was a need for qualified drivers. He said that the Company cannot take complaints. He pointed out that employees enjoy holidays and that Taormina gives incentive bonuses and provides a good working environment. He said that Colton employees would not have to drive to Orange County. Mr. Taormina said the Company would honor seniority and he listed the benefits offered. Mayor Fulp reminded everyone about halting the meeting at 10:30 P. M. Motion/second by Mayor Fulp/Sanders to continue meeting to its finality carried unanimously. CM/Director Hutton spoke about revenue generated by the enterprise, which goes to the General Fund, and strongly urged keeping the operation. After debate re commercial accounts, Jack Avakian of Jack's disposal yelled out from the audience: "You can have it." There was lengthy discussion regarding the City Operation's need to purchase new equipment, Finance Director Vega agreed with the percentages but noted a gap between enterprise revenue and its expenditures. Pursuant to audit report, Director Hutton argued it could not be determined that the enterprise had a $200,000 shortfall from previous fiscal years. Discussion continued. Attorney Constance Hornig addressed AB939 and mandated percentages; Material Recovery Facility (MRF); and indemnification clause. She evaluated that the proposal for a waste energy disposal project is not a collection solution. She identified it as a difficult and long-term project. 5 MAY 15 1996