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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReal Estate, Environmental & Planning MINUTES 03-11-19 Page 2 of 5 CENTRALSAN CONTRACENTRAL •STA SANITARY DISTRICT 5019 IMHOFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REGULAR MEETING OF THE DAVID R. WILLIAMS President CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA MICHAEL R.MCGILL SANITARY DISTRICT President Pro Tent REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL PAUL HCAUSEY & PLANNING COMMITTEE JAMES A.N TAD J PILEDLY ILECKI MINUTES PHONE: (925)228-9500 FAX.- (925)372-0192 www.centralsan.org Monday, March 11, 2019 9:00 a.m. 2N1 Floor Conference Room 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, California Committee: Chair Tad Pilecki Member Mike McGill Staff.- Roger S. Bailey, General Manager Katie Young, Secretary of the District Ann Sasaki, Deputy General Manager Danea Gemmell, Planning and Development Services Division Manager Edgar Lopez, Capital Projects Division Manager Melody LaBella, Resource Recovery Program Manager Lori Schectel, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division Manager Paul Seitz, Collection System Operations Division Manager Steve Sauter, Field Operations Superintendent Dan Frost, Senior Engineer Russ Leavitt, Engineering Assistant III Anita Setty, Chemist II 1. Call Meeting to Order Chair Pilecki called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. 2. Public Comments None. March 21, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 194 of 204 Page 3 of 5 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes March 11, 2019 Page 2 3. Items for Committee Recommendation to Board a. Review options for increasing recycled water use by the hydro cleaning crews in the Collection System Operations Division Mr. Seitz reviewed the presentation and discussed the four options for recycled water use included in the agenda materials. He stated that staff's recommendation is Option 4 (to purchase equipment for placement at the Collection System Operations (CSO) facility only and have the Vactor crews leave with recycled water for their first fill of the day). Chair Pilecki expressed concern about the loss of staff productivity and the costs associated with Option 4. Mr. Bailey stated that staff is proposing the idea of using recycled water to become more sustainable and move away from potable water. There was discussion on the timing of the project in relation to drought concerns and water supply. Member McGill stated that using recycled water for environmental issues is where the world is headed, and the District needs to consider this as an investment decision. Mr. Seitz stated that other options include the purchase of a water-recycling Vactor truck. A water-recycling Vactor truck uses water to clean the sewer lines and then recycles the water back into the truck for multiple uses. He advised that there are currently two or three models available and staff is looking into the effectiveness of these trucks. In response to a question from Chair Pilecki, Mr. Seitz said a truck such as the one described would cost approximately$700,000, or about$200,000 more than traditional Vactor trucks. Chair Pilecki opined that a water-recycling Vactor truck seems like a more reasonable solution and he would like further information. Member McGill was grateful for the options and analysis staff provided and requested staff look at the bigger context and approach for maximizing the use of recycled water throughout the service area and return to the Committee in the future. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reviewed and provided input to staff for further discussion at a future meeting. 4. Other Items a. Update on Diablo Country Club (DCC) Satellite Water Recycling Facility (SWRF) Demonstration Project March 21, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 195 of 204 Page 4 of 5 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes March 11, 2019 Page 3 Ms. LaBella provided a summary of the memorandum provided in the agenda materials. She advised the Committee that the Project is on hold in terms of Central San's participation. The DCC is reexamining the ownership, long-term operation and financial impacts of the SWRF. Mr. Bailey advised the Committee that, per his suggestion, DCC met with the Danville Town Manager to discuss the Project and the concerns the Town has about a private entity owning pipes in the streets and the potential impact to the residents. Chair Pilecki asked if the Town would be more comfortable if Central San owned the pipeline from the diversion to the plant and DCC ran the plant. Ms. LaBella stated that the Town of Danville is an important stakeholder in that they must issue the encroachment permit to allow DCC access to the pipeline with the wastewater supply for the Project and over two-thirds of the those living around the golf course are Danville residents. COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update. b. Update on the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) - East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Recycled Water Authority (DERWA) Temporary Wastewater Diversion Project Ms. LaBella provided the Committee with an update on the DERWA Project. She advised that the agreement was unanimously approved by the DERWA Board, and the District has received and provided comments on the first set of plans. DERWA representatives had initially indicated that construction would be done this summer, but staff has not yet received a schedule for implementation of the project. COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update. C. Update on the most recent meeting of the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) Ms. Schectel provided a summary of the recent BACWA meeting included in the agenda materials. She noted that a tentative order was issued March 1 for the second Bay Area Nutrient Watershed Permit and that comments are due April 2. There was a discussion on nutrient discharges to San Francisco Bay. Ms. Schectel informed the Committee that staff submitted a comment letter on the new laboratory standards and is currently working with the consultant. Chair Pilecki asked about staff concerns regarding additional staffing needed March 21, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 196 of 204 Page 5 of 5 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes March 11, 2019 Page 4 to meet the new documentation requirements. Ms. Schectel stated that additional interns have been hired. Ms. Setty stated that an estimated 0.75 to 1.00 additional FTE (full-time equivalent) per lab will be needed. She noted that other small agencies have concerns about running a lab and not being able to do in-house testing. Chair Pilecki stated that it might be an opportunity for the District to help out other agencies. COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update. d. Receive list of future agenda items COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the list. 5. Announcements None. 6. Future scheduled meetings Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. 7. Suggestions for future agenda items None. 8. Adjournment— at 10:21 a.m. March 21, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 197 of 204