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ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1992 In accordance with notice duly and legally given, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date at 5.25 P. i., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Gonzales presiding. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present were Roman, Cisneros, Rehrer, Lofy and Mayor Gonzales. Also present were City Manager Lewis, Public utilities Director Schroeder and City Clea. Ramos. Mayor Gonzales announced that pursuant to invitation by the City of Colton to the City of Grand Terrace the following City Officials are present, Mayor Matteson, Councilman Carlstrorm and City Manager Schwab. STUDY ON WASTE WATER TREATMENT: Mayor Gonzales welcomed visiting Grand Terrace dignitaries and invited therm to join the Colton City Council at its dais. Colton City manager Legis informed that a Cease and Desist (Federal) Order has been unposed upon the City of Colton. The study on waste water treatment has become necessary preliminary to introducing any rate increases. Public Utilities Director Schroeder presented Engineering Consultants from Krieger & Stewart, Messrs. John Reynolds and Steve Herrera. Also present was Mr. bark Adelson from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Mr. Herrera referred to a booklet, prepared by Krieger & Stewart, composed of applicable law, funding, present facilities, proposed facilities, maps, graphs and proposed rate and revenue program, He noted that present state and federal rules and regulations affect the waste water treatment plant. In wake of Proposition 13, there has been significant loss of property tax revenue. There are only two sources of funding available. The Mate Revolving Fund offers a low interest loan (3.5%+ currently.) State Revolving Fund requires a Project Report, Environmental Impact Report, and Revenue Program Requirements. This fund maintains a priority list and the City of Colton is included on that list. Bonds are also available bearing interest at 6.5%. Mr. Reynolds stated that higher treatment results in higher costs. He outlined NPDES Permit Requirements noting that tertiary treatment was scheduled in 1985 with Total Dissolved Solids for Colton Groundwater Basin Protection set in 1989. Now, additional NPDES requirements call for nitrogen removal, ammonia reduction, heavy metal limits, organic contaminant limits, Toxicity Limits and Storm Water Quality Requirements. Addressing the Cease and Desist Order requirements and time frames, Mr. Reynolds reviewed toxicity identification/reduction evaluation; heavy metal limits analysis; preparation of TDD