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Legislation/Funds Public Works Director Hutton reported on acceptance of funds received as a result of Measure "I". Mr. Hutton advised that Measure "I" was approved by the voters at the last election and concerned the 1/2 cent sales tax initiative, which is a means of raising funds necessary for the maintenance of local streets, arterial roadways and improvement to major highways. Mr. Hutton stated Colton has received its first allocation in the amount of $20,657.24. This funding will be a monthly allocation which needs to be placed in a transportation fund account and utilized for street re- habilitation and improvements as established by Measure "I". Moved by Councilman Lofy, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve and accept funds received as a result of Measure "I". Unanimous vote. W. Q. C. P. Mr. Hutton reviewed his memorandum regarding a proposal from Varela Industries to remove approximately 4,000 tons of sludge from Colton's Waste Treatment Plant and haul the material to Mexico for fertilizer on non-food producing crops. Mr. Hutton continued the Regional Water Quality Control Board requires removal of the material from the waste treatment plant, however, the State Health Department has not designated a location for its placement other than a hazardous waste landfill, the closest being in San Luis Obispo County. Mr. Hutton stated the 1987 sewer rate approved by the City Council allocated a cost for removal of sludge from the treatment plant and the removal is a funded maintenance item in the sewer budget. The cost proposed by Varela Industries for 4,000 tons is $97,600 total - 2,000 tons at $23.40/ton and 2,000 tons at $25.40/ton. Mr. Hutton concluded Varela Industries is the only known permitted source to remove sludge to Mexico. If landfill disposal were available, the landfill tipping fee is $25 per ton, plus any trucking costs. Varela Industries proposal average is $24.40 per ton disposal and hauling. Mr. Hutton said based upon this information, Staff recommends approval of Varela Industries proposal at a total cost of $97,600. Councilwoman Cisneros requested that this item be referred to the next regular Council Meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Jess Vasquez, 866 West Louise Street, Colton, spoke to the City Council about steam units that could be used as either heating or cooling units, that possibly the City might want to consider for the senior citizens Housing Complex, future expansion of City Hall, etc., which would be very economical. Mr. Vasquez said the City should be looking at methods to save funds and electric energy, and plan for the future. AUG 7 1990 7