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• Mexico to import into Mexico sewage sludge and apply it to the land as fertilizer and soil amendment. Mr. Wood advised the sludge is not toxic and does not contain lead, and will be used as fertilizer for growing cotton only, not for edible products. Mr. Wood said Varela Industries would like to help the City of Colton control this problem of sludge removal, and this company would indemnify and hold harmless the City of Colton. After additional discussion among Councilmembers and Staff, moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Lofy, to approve proposal from Varela Industries for removal of sludge material from the City's Waste- water Treatment Plant as a one-time operation, until such time as Staff can get together with San Bernardino County on this matter. Upon Roll Call, the Vote was Unanimous. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Personnel/Fire Mr. Sotelo reported on the filling of three Battalion Commander positions as directed by the City Council after January, 1990. Mr. Sotelo continued several Councilmembers requested a Job Description and Salary Range be established in order to proceed with the recruit- ment. Mr. Sotelo said Staff recommends the Job Description and Salary Range for Battalion Commanders be established in order to proceed with recruitment, and be adopted'by Resolution No. R-100-90, and.that Staff be directed to proceed with testing and filling of these positions as funding is available. Councilman Rios stated he had requested this item be placed on the Agenda for action, however, in lieu of Councilwoman Cisneros' absence, he would request that this matter be held over to the next Meeting. Mayor Gonzales expressed his dissatisfaction with hiring three Battalion Commanders, which he stated would result in the loss of three Firefighter positions that are badly needed. Mayor Gonzales said the City is on an austerity budget, and there are several other departments that are also in need of positions to be filled. Division Chief Bob Beach spoke to the City Council regarding the need for filling these positions and advising that the stations are still maintaining a minimum manning of 14 people per shift, and that would not change. Mr. Henry Mendoza, 464 West "M" Street, and Mr. George Fulp, 1497 Cindee Lane, spoke in favor of hiring the three Battalion Commanders as these positions were badly needed. After additional discussion, this item was referred to the next regular Council Meeting. 5 FSEp 41%