Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Special

1 items · 1 votes · 15 public comments

What happened

  • Approved receiving a presentation about hydrogen sulfide odors from the wastewater plant after hearing 7 public comments.

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Attendance

Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Absent)
Gayle McLaughlin(Absent)
1 substantive items
Most public comment

Receive presentation about hydrogen sulfide odors from wastewater plant

15 public speakersChevron & the Refinery

In Plain English

The city's wastewater treatment plant emitted strong-smelling hydrogen sulfide gas for 3 days in December 2023. Automated monitors detected levels above 60 parts per billion and sent email alerts to residents. Veolia, the company that operates the plant, will explain what caused the odors and their prevention plan.

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Votes

directed city staff, specifically the City Attorney's Office to 1) enforce the contract wherever and however possible; 2) to explore potential grounds for breach of contract; 3) investigate the claims of fraudulent charges; and 4) look into the possibility of starting a process for a more responsible provider

Moved by: Doria RobinsonSeconded by: Melvin Willis
Passed

5 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Melvin WillisAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Eduardo MartinezAye