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3/7 Dotson, O'Bryant & Crawford for their engineering services, the Agree- ment being subject to prior review and approval by the City Attorney as to form and content. Mr. Aguilera concluded it is therefore recommended the Council author- ize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Dotson, O'Bryant & Crawford for engineering services. Mr. Paul Welsh and Mr. Richard Navarro, representing the firm of Inland Associates, addressed the Council Members stating their con- cern over the fact that they were a well qualified firm for this type of project, having done numerous jobs of this type for other cities, the state, federal government, etc., they were the low bidder, and they were not selected for this project. Mr. Welsh stated there is a difference of $12,000 between their bid and that of Dotson, O'Bryant & Crawford. Mr. Dotson also spoke on behalf of his firm, stating that although he does not want to belabor the issue, his proposal is available for re- view by the Council Members and he would be happy to answer any ques- tions. Councilwoman Cisneros and Councilman Rios expressed their concern over the difference of $12,000 between the two firms, stating it would ap- pear that the firm of Inland Associates were also well qualified for this project. After additional discussion between Council Members and Staff, moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to refer this matter back to Staff for additional review and report. Unanimous vote. The City Council took a five minute recess. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Ordinance No. 1637 Second Reading Director of Community Services Joseph McGee stated Ordinance No. 1637 is being presented for Second Reading, along with four alternative sources for charging for the cost of the Pretreatment Program. Mr. McGee said that Staff is again requesting direction from the Council so that a Resolution can be prepared reflecting the City's wishes on the methods of charging for service. Mr. McGee also referred to a memorandum from the City Attorney advis- ing the United States Environmental Protection Agency finds that Colton's failure to adopt a pretreatment ordinance is a violation, and that Colton, therefore, is in violation of its permit to discharge from the Colton Sewer Plant into the river. After discussion, moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to pass Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1637• Motion carried, with Councilman Rehrer voting NO. Discussion then followed with regard to the rate charges for service. Mr. McGee stated that in order to put the Ordinance in effect, the City needs to adopt a resolution outlining the methods for charging for services, and this needs to be done as soon as possible. After additional discussion, moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to defer the matter of charges for services to a later date for further study. Unanimous vote. Sewers Mr. McGee reported on the pumping of sewer effluent on an emergency basis, which the City has been doing since March, at a cost of approx- imately $14,000 per month, $7,000 for equipment rental and mainte- nance, and $7,000 for twenty-four hour manning of the equipment, and now it is estimated this operation will continue until September or October at an additional cost of approximately $84,000 above that al- ready spent for pumping operations. "'AY 31983