That test on acute toxicity has been challenged by a number of scientists. They believe an immediate discharge is important. The ocean monitoring is so intensive that it will pick up very quickly if there is any change in the ocean at all. We have to remove the sewage from the river to 3 miles offshore. There is a tremendous pollution factor by virtue of the way the user system is designed.
Monitoring is done five miles south into Mexico and up north to Pt.
He confirmed he believed children attending the GATE and VPA programs who live outside walking distance of the school, would be provided transportation to and from the school. Council viewed the transfer of the programs out of Imperial Beach as a municipal loss of great concern to Imperial Beach. The delta of transportation costs does not offset the loss of prestige for the Imperial Beach community. Suggest the possibility that the City may be able to be part of the solution. Recommend the Board take additional time to solicit additional input.