HomeMy WebLinkAboutREAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING MINUTES 11-08-16Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
SANITARY DISTRICT
REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL
& PLANNING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
1:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Conference Room
5019 Imhoff Place
Martinez, California
Committee:
Chair Mike McGill
Member Jim Nejedly
air
9.d.1)c)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
TAD J. PILECKI
President
PAUL IL CA USEY
President Pro Teni
MICHAEL R. MCGILL
JAMES A. NEJEDLY
DAVID R. WILLIAMS
PHONE: (925) 228-9500
FAX: (925) 372-0192
www.centralsan.org
Guests:
Abhinav Goswami, Valley Greens
Rich Seithel, Chief of Annexations and Economic Stimulus Program, Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
LaShun Cross, Principal Planner, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and
Development
Sue Welsh
Staff:
General Manager Roger S. Bailey
Planning & Development Services Division Manager Danea Gemmell
Senior Right -of -Way Agenda David Kramer
Senior Administrative Technician Cindy Granzella
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair McGill called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
2. Public Comments
None.
8.* Discuss proposal for valley Greens farm for eastern half of Kiewit property — Invited
guest: Abhinav Goswami of Valley Greens
Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes
November 8, 2016
Page 2
Ms. Gemmell distributed a map of the Kiewit property (attached). She explained that
the District is retaining driveways and will be paving the area near the recycled water
hydrant. She also referred to the shaded 1.4 -acre area on the map, which would be
saved for potential expansion of the fill station. The area that Mr. Goswami would like
to start with would be the 1 acre in the top right area of the map with the rectangular
shapes.
Mr. Goswami addressed the Committee, and provided some background information
about himself. He explained that there has been a shortage of water for traditional
farmers, as well as a growing population and demand for fresh vegetables in the Bay
Area. He is looking for an innovative way to grow fresh produce with less water. He
responded to questions from the Committee.
Member Nejedly expressed his concern due to the lack of progress with the adjacent
CoCo San Sustainable Farm. Leasing another acre would increase power usage and
other resources, but an even larger issue could be the homeless population nearby.
He was also hesitant about tying up District land when there are other potential
projects in the future.
Chair McGill stated that he was in favor of the proposal as long as it is phased with
other projects, such as the County Flood Control. He would be willing to start with a
discounted lease, as long as the District can recapture monies when Mr. Goswami's
revenue increases.
With the Committee split, Mr. Bailey suggested that Mr. Goswami work with staff to
make a more specific proposal to present to the full Board.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Suggested the item be presented to the full Board for
consideration.
4. Announcements
a. Future scheduled meetings:
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
b. Ms. Gemmell stated that she will bring a proposal for a renewal lease with
Contra Costa Water District for two of the alum ponds, in addition to a new
proposal for lease of another pond at the next Committee meeting.
5. Suggestions for future agenda items
None.
6. Adjournment -- at 2:02 p.m.
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QUARRY SAFETY ZONE 2
(30 PEOPLE/ACRE)
Item 3.
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300 Max People
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(100-150 PEOPLE/ACRE)
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