HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated November 14, 2017 ITEM # 34a&b
DATE: 11-14-17
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 28
BACKGROUND:
On October 24, Council approved on first reading an ordinance that makes a number of
updates to Chapter 28. Staff has learned that a minor wording revision is
necessary, based on feedback from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The change is a slight alteration to the way Section 28.307(2) references the Code of
Federal Regulations.
Sec. 28.307. INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
(2) This section adopts by reference the following sections of the General
Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution promulgated
by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 40 Code of Federal
Regulations, Chapter I, Part 403 as published through July 1, 1989 as amended on
Oeteber 17, 1989andJuly 24-1990 through October 22, 2015 as the City's
pretreatment regulations. These sections included 403.2, 403.3, 403.4, 403.5,
403.6, 403.7, 403.8, 403.12, 403.15, 403.16 and 403.17.
Because this wording change does not alter the intent or application of the
ordinance, the City Attorney recommends that Council first approve the modified
wording, then proceed with approving the ordinance, as amended, on second
reading.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a) Approve an amendment to Chapter 28, Section 28.307 to reference the
version of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Part 403 dated
October 22, 2015.
b) Approve on second reading the ordinance revising portions of Chapter 28
related to Division II Water Service and Division III Sewers, as amended.
2. Do not approve additional Chapter 28 changes at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff presented the proposed changes to Council at a workshop on October 17, 2017
and a first reading of the ordinance occurred on October 24, 2017. Following the first
reading, one small revision is needed to comply with requirements of the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above.