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<br />Mr. Hutton then continued reviewing letters from the Director of Community Services Earl Young,
<br />from Harry V. Roquet, from the Department of Health, and from the Environmental Health Services.
<br />Mr. Hutton referred to the letter from the Environmental Improvement Agency, dated September 18,
<br />1974, and the paragraph stating the Department recommends that the City of Colton's water supply
<br />be used until such time that the Trinity Water Company can provide other water of an acceptable
<br />quality; however, as Earl Young, Director of Community Services, states in his administrative
<br />report, dated September 20, 1974, there is no agreement between the City of Colton and the
<br />Trinity Water Company, whereby they can draw water from the City's supply system. There is,
<br />however, an existing cross connection between the two water systems which was installed by the
<br />P.B.S. Trailer Park developers as a requirement of the City for fire protection.
<br />Mr. Hutton also advised that due to the fact the Trinity Water Company is a privately owned and
<br />operated water system, the City of Colton cannot legally take over or subsidize the company or
<br />begin water service to the residents of that area.
<br />Mr. Earl Young, Community Services Director, indicated on two separate drawings, Exhibit A and
<br />Exhibit B, the existing water distribution system, the well site, distribution lines, and
<br />location of the 210,000 gallon water storage reservoir.
<br />Councilwoman Spragins asked just what is Staff recommending to Mr. Roquet.
<br />Mr. Young read the following items from his report to the Council members:
<br />1. Trinity Mutual Water Company to bring the existing distribution system up to an adequately
<br />maintained system, i . e . , all valves and fire hydrants in a good working order, replacement
<br />of 425 feet of line in Maryknoll Drive, or deposit with the City of Colton $2,975 for the
<br />replacement of the 425 feet of line.
<br />2. Trinity Mutual Water Company and/or Harry V. Roquet, et. al., to furnish and install, at
<br />no cost to the City of Colton, six inch fire lines and hydrants at locations shown on
<br />Exhibit "B". Hydrants to be City of Colton standard #700.
<br />3. The 210,000 gallon reservoir owned by Harry V. Roquet shall furnish adequate stand-by
<br />water for fire protection (storage and recovery rate by well should equal 180,000 gallons
<br />for a two hour period).
<br />4. The existing well, pump, transmission line, and 210,000 gallon reservoir shall continue
<br />to be owned, maintained, and operated by Trinity Mutual Water Company and/or Harry V.
<br />Roquet, et. al., in a manner as to assure an adequate fire protection system. Harry V.
<br />Roquet shall have the right to use the 210, 000 gallon reservoir for his own purposes.
<br />5. The City of Colton shall have the right to conduct periodical inspections of the fire
<br />protection system and to require of the owner, any deterioration or malfunction of the
<br />system be corrected at no cost to the City of Colton.
<br />6. Trinity Mutual Water Company and/or Harry V. Roquet, et. al., agrees to install the
<br />necessary lines and hydrants for fire protection system, within 30 days.
<br />7. The City of Colton will accept by Grant Deed the existing water distribution system and
<br />appurtenances as shown on Exhibit "A".
<br />Discussion followed among Council members, the City Attorney and Staff regarding the water
<br />distribution system, waterservice to the residents of the Maryknoll area, and the City's
<br />position in this matter.
<br />Councilwoman Spragins asked if the City is obligated to provide the water for these residents.
<br />City Attorney Hutton answered no, the City is not.
<br />Councilman Rehrer stated that inasmuch as the City cannot legally or morally finance a private
<br />water company with City funds, and that actually the water company itself will have to solve
<br />these problems, he would suggest turning this whole matter back to the Trinity Water Company
<br />and let them work it out with the Health Department.
<br />Councilman Hayes asked if we were to attempt to take over the water company, would the City
<br />be liable for a suit.
<br />City Attorney Hutton answered yes, he feels this is true as this would be an improper expendi-
<br />ture of funds, and this problem is the responsibility of the private water company involved.
<br />City Manager Huffaker also advised that budget wise, the City has no funds available at this
<br />point anyway, and he felt it would be very unwise of the City to get involved.
<br />Councilman Rehrer said that he would like to make a motion that the City Council approve the
<br />recommendation as outlined by Staff, including the 7 conditions mentioned, turn this matter
<br />back to the Trinity Water Company for their own solution and let the State take whatever
<br />action is necessary.
<br />Motion seconded by Councilwoman Spragins and unanimously passed.
<br />Cemetery Commission Appointments:
<br />Mayor Huntoon said he would appreciate the Council members approval on appointments to the
<br />Cemetery Commission.
<br />DEC " 1974
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