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Home My WebLink About08.a. (Handout) Review multiple-use proposal for the District’s Kiewit property, a 33-acre buffer property located in Martinez adjacent to the Treatment Plant (APN 159-140-051)Item No. 8.a. Multi -Use Proposal for Kiewit Property Danea Gemmell Environmental Services Division Manager October 3, 2013 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District F. a. (Heact&4L) 1 Buchanan Field Airport Safety Zones 0 ;r oaa.�a 4 r' Buchanan Field Airport Noise Contours ®named I 2 Buchanan Field Airport Airspace Protection Surfaces a 7 J N4 V Buchanan Field Airport Runway Protection Zones f 1 .r 3 Sustainable Farm Proposal Historical Timeline Sustainable Farm Proposal Historical Timeline MONTH EVENT ACTION Staff received first proposal for farm on Triangle FALL 2010 property (1.2 Acres) Staff asked for further development of proposal Farm Proponents Inform staff that Triangle Farm organizers start brainstorm other options SUMMER 2011 property Is unsuitable due to site constraints to bring the project to fruition OCTOBER 2012 Dr. Carolyn Phinney approaches District about recommendation. other possible sites that may have Recycled Kiewit Property Is Identified based on availability Water available; CoCo San Sustainable Farm of Recycled Water, soil conditions, access and FEBRUARY 2012 Coalition Is formed freeway visibility Recycled Water Committee meets and Indicates Committee directed staff to obtain a formal an Interest In the project, proposal from the Farm Coalition and schedule a Farm and Board reviewed three proposals: 1) follow up meeting. JANUARY 2013 Draft proposal from CoCo San Sustainable Farm January 24, 2013 Board meeting. presented to ReW Committee. Three possible sites: Klewit, Lagiss, Triangle Board directed staff to get a letter from Airport JUNE 2012 withdrawal of Soccer Association's request. officials before moving forward with the farm. Final CoCo San Sustainable Farm Proposal for Farm Proponents request a meeting with JULY 2012 entire 33-acres Klewit Property Recycled Water Committee APRIL 2013 to present to full Board for direction Committee referred the matter to the Real Enterprise Committee received and update on Estate Committee, with the recommendation to JUNE 2013 ReW Committee received presentation from Dr. consider a 5 -acre project If a nexus can be found SEPTEMBER 2012 1 Carolyn Phinney on CoCo San Sustainable Farm with the District's Mission, Vision, and Values. Sustainable Farm Proposal Historical Timeline 1'1 MONTH EVENT ACTION Real Estate Committee considered Board policy on leasing of butler lands In light of proposals Committee directed staff to obtain market from non - profit community groups: appraisal of the Klewit property and develop 1) Pleasant HIII Martinez Soccer Association alternatives for Committee consideration and OCTOBER 2012 2) CoCo San Sustainable Farm recommendation. Real Estate Committee received and update on Committee directed staff to proceed with leasing of District butler lands with emphasis on developing options for leasing the District's NOVEMBER 2012 the Klewit property. buffer property and the master plan. Enterprise Committee received an overview of Committee decided to bring the CoCo Son the Klewit property and CoCo San Sustainable Sustainable Farm and the full Board Farm and Board reviewed three proposals: 1) conceptually endorsed all three proposals at the JANUARY 2013 Farm; 2) Soccer•, 3: Clean FIIVDirt Quarry January 24, 2013 Board meeting. Board received and commented on staff's update on the three proposals, Including the Board directed staff to get a letter from Airport FEBRUARY 2013 withdrawal of Soccer Association's request. officials before moving forward with the farm. Board reviewed split support from Enterprise Board directed staff to submit the form proposal Committee on farm proposal and requested staff and Information to the airport to define APRIL 2013 to present to full Board for direction allowable use on property. Enterprise Committee received and update on Committee directed staff to prepare RFP for JUNE 2013 on the Klewit property after response from FAA. multiple uses. 1'1 Benefits to the District for Farm • Demonstrates the use of recycled water for urban farming to increase public awareness of this valuable resource. • Provides public education and outreach opportunities to promote pollution prevention, sustainable gardening practices, and use of less toxic products. • Provides goodwill to the community and enhances public relations. i Sustainable Farm Proposal Plan January 2013 N zz T msµ„ GY. BOO °O erwr B � Nr�i�F MLUYt ,o 5 CoCo San Sustainable Farm Proposal Goals • Public Health Increase good nutrition in CCCSD's extended service area by providing Iresh organic produce to schools and the food bank; • Educational — Provide a living science laboratory for learning opportunities (e.g., water recycling and the hydrologic cycle); • Environmental Protection — teach about the environment and change behavior protecting the environment (especially conserving water resources; learning integrated pest management; not using herbicides and pesticides; and reducing fossel -fuel based fertilizer and transportation by growing locally); • Economic Enterprise — Be a self- sustaining sustainable farm by generating revenue from: • Selling 75% of the crops; • Renting community garden plots with classes on how to grow food crops, • Integrated pest management, low water use gardening and permaculture; • Selling advertising at the farm and on our website; • Selling seedlings and potted plants; and • Obtaining donations and grants. • Financial — Profit - sharing with CCCSD; • Demonstrate Industry Innovation and Leadership - Create a replicable model for other sanitary districts to emulate to provide benefits to their rate - payers. Taken from April 2013 Project Description for Land Use Application Requested all 33 Acres D Enterprise Committee Sustainable Farm Recommendation f .� Other Uses • Truck Staging for County Quarry and ancillary operations up to 3 acres • Temporary Clean Fill Operation for 20,000 CY of soil for Flood Control Levee Project — 200 Year Flood Protection for the Treatment Plan • Permanent Clean Fill Operation for Revenue Generation • Contractor Staging Yard including Caltrans Highway 4/680 Interchange Improvements M Ad Hoc Committee • Conformance with all airport regulations and guidelines • Provide, at no cost to the District, appropriate insurance coverage • Performance standards that include housekeeping of the site, minimum educational outreach, and general farm milestones to ensure success of the demonstration project. • Incorporate any conditions of a Land Use Permit from Contra Costa County. • The cost of any site improvements would be the responsibility of CoCo San Sustainable Farm or its partners. • The annual lease cost shall be $ 1 for use of the property, for a term not to exceed 10 years. • Other items include recycled water connections, site fencing, driveways and parking. 7 Land Use Permit Application • District acting as Developer for Entire Site • Interim Buildings and Infrastructure o Driveway Approaches o Fencing • Recycled Water • Power • Parking • Minimize Development Fees • CEQA • 4 -6 Months Timeline • Need defined uses to begin Request for Proposal The Board may wish to consider the following actions and direct staff to: 1) Pursuing a lease agreement with CoCo San Sustainable Farm covering a portion on the western side of the property for an agricultural educational program, including 10 plantable acres, with the condition that the southerly five plantable acres and adjoining side slopes may need to be vacated if necessary upon 60 days' notice from the District; 2) Forming an ad hoc committee to negotiate the terms of a lease agreement w /the Farm (staff recommendation); 3) Directing staff to proceed w /Re uest for Proposal for potential uses of the remaining eastern portion of the property; and 4) Directing staff to proceed w /obtaining a Land Use Permit for entire property. 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