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M1. r. Charles Paul voiced objection to the approval of the Consent Calendar as he had previously submitted a carol asking to speak on Item No. 18 of the Consent Calendar. He declared that members of the audience could not hear Council's discussion because of the faulty public address system. RECESS: The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:49 P. lei., to discuss Personnel Matters, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. The Council reconvened at 8:80 P. M., with all Councilmernbers present as heretofore, CONSENT A.ENDAR: Mayor Gonzales acknowledged Mr. Charles Paul of 2580 Jefferson, Riverside, who indicated he had reviewed information on Item 18 and found that the applicant does not have the necessary permits. He alluded to another compost business in the area which is in trouble with the City. He charged that the business in question has no equipment, no permits and CEQUA has been challenged and it is likely to end up as another nuisance to abate. He urged Council to loop closely at it and go with some one with permit. ,after brief discussion on continuance to August 3rd, motion by Councilrnernber Beltran, seconded by COUncilmember Dios` to take another vote on the Consent Calendar or pull Item 18 off the consent Calendar for discussion. Mayor Gonzales opened discussion on Item 18 for reconsideration by City Council. With the adoption of this agreement, the City is expected to receive $300,000 in revenue for the current budget. The greenwaste program will move the City forward in meeting its mandated goals and diversion percentages by the dates established under State lav and the local SRRE. The supportive recommendation from the Utilities Commission was acknowledged. There was careful inquiry about the applicant having the appropriate permits from the City and the County, Mr. Hutton indicated that he would provide copies of the documents to the Members of the Council. Mr. Fred Cordova, 190 West E Street, declared he is currently Chairman to the Utilities Commission and was previously a member of the Planning Commission. He knew that since last year Mr. Sullivan had a conditional use permit, which is legal and in place. He stated that the Utilities Commission studied the matter as directed by the City Council and provided recommendation to meet the dictates of State lave. He concluded that the City needs to move forward. After assurance by Community Development Director Zamora that the applicant had .91