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PUBLIC COMMENT: <br />The following citizens addressed the Council: Bob Johnson, Walter Almendarez, Raosemarie <br />Marquez, Jimmy Babacos. <br />City Manager Parrish presented Water/Wastewater Director Eric Fraser to explain the recent <br />water contamination incident. <br />Water/Wastewater Director Fraser explained that the water being served in the City has met <br />and continues to meet all Federal and State drinking water standards and that the discoloration <br />in the water in portions of the City is not a threat to public health. Director Fraser also stated that <br />there has been bacteriological testing of the water and it was verified that there is no bacterial <br />contamination in the water. Director Fraser stated that there are a variety of different materials <br />used for water mains and some of the materials are old, unlined steel pipes and the <br />discoloration in the water is actually rust from the old pipes. He also explained that as the Winter <br />months are upon us and the demand decreases and the flow slows down, the sediments settle <br />in the bottom of the pipes and then when there is an increase in demand, it stirs up the <br />sediment and that is the cause of the discoloration. Water/Wastewater Director Fraser further <br />stated that the Water Department is formulating a formulized flushing program, where <br />periodically the Water Department will flush all the mains, as opposed to just flushing portions of <br />the pipes when a complaint is made. Customers will be notified prior to flushing with door tags. <br />MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: <br />Topics addressed by Council included <br />Thank You for Updates <br />Water Contamination <br />D Compensation Study <br />Dumping/Agus Mansa <br />Neighborhood Meeting <br />Make the Child Smile <br />D MOU/City of Grand Terrace/County <br />Club 215 <br />D Vacation/Illness/Funerals <br />D Comments by Councilmembers <br />Teamwork <br />(4) Adopt & Approve a Statement of Principal and Mission Statement language for the <br />"Labor Administration Coalition," RESOLUTION NO. R-01-03. <br />Mayor Bennett gave a background and explained reasons to approve the Resolution. <br />Motion/second by CM Chastain/CM Ramos to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-01-03. <br />Unanimous vote. <br />3 <br />Holiday Greetings <br />D <br />Tough Times Ahead <br />Graffiti <br />Flooding/Meridian <br />Speed Meter/Mill St. <br />Signs & Reflectors/Mt. Vernon <br />Landscaping/S. La Cadena Dr. <br />D <br />Satellite Payment Center <br />D <br />Resident Concerns <br />D <br />Newsletter <br />Community Service <br />Privilege to Serve Community <br />Thank You for Updates <br />Water Contamination <br />D Compensation Study <br />Dumping/Agus Mansa <br />Neighborhood Meeting <br />Make the Child Smile <br />D MOU/City of Grand Terrace/County <br />Club 215 <br />D Vacation/Illness/Funerals <br />D Comments by Councilmembers <br />Teamwork <br />(4) Adopt & Approve a Statement of Principal and Mission Statement language for the <br />"Labor Administration Coalition," RESOLUTION NO. R-01-03. <br />Mayor Bennett gave a background and explained reasons to approve the Resolution. <br />Motion/second by CM Chastain/CM Ramos to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-01-03. <br />Unanimous vote. <br />3 <br />