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City Manager Lewis assured Councilmember Sandoval that we are on trek as to secondary treatment. Councilmember Sandoval asked for more details, specifically about the feasibility of this project, before any action by the Council. To Councilmernber Bennett's question about the present facilities odor problem, LEMMA representatives stated that with LEIS NA this is not a problem. Councilmember Sandoval asked what can be done with the duck weed when harvested. LEMNA people suggested composting and drying for blending with bio -mass. The amount harvested is a small percentage of the total. DLJCk weed is not a sledge, more specifically, it produces 1 {2inch of sludge per year. It can be an asset and it has nutrient value. City Manager Lewis indicated that this was a preliminary presentation to look at the system and not intended to eater into any agreement, at this time. After brief discussion, CouncilMember Cisneros moved to have this matter referred to staff for investigation and written report for consideration at a future meeting. This motion was seconded by Councilmember Beltran and approved unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Church Carnival Mayor Gonzales introduced Rev. J. Grant Tolbert, Pastor of Faith Temple apostolic Church, Inc., who read correspondence describing details which lead to a church carnival held to liquidate church mortgage. He inforrned of the rude manner received from Code Enforcement Officer Washington and City Manager Lewis. He Mold of being surprised with demand for a $4,728 fee on the opening day of the carnival. He could not understand the charge for extra police as the carnival group had security as well as the Kmart stare. He stated that it was a good carnival and there were no incidents of arrest, Rev. Tolbert handers a financial sheet, to the Mayor and Council, which listed total receipts at $18,848.80 and from the church's percentage, after disbursements, the sures of $97.04 was applied towards the church mortgage. Reverend Tolbert asked that the City Council waive the City fees. As requested by the City Manager, Cone Enforcement Officer Washington described his conduct as to this event. Mr. Washington indicated he had informed Reverend Tolbert and his staff of the certificate of occupancy fee and license fee, lir. Washington accepted responsibility for riot advising Church officials of the increase in fees. Mr. Washington stated it is his work habit to provide all information to permit applicants. He stated he had informed Reverend Tolbert that the existing fees, or any fee, could not be waived by hint, after assurance by the City Manager of existing policy not to issue any more carnival permits, motion by Councilmernber Cisneros, seconded by Councilmerriber Sandoval, to return the sura of $2,130 to this non-profit religious organization carried. Unanimous vote. K