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CENTRALSAN
CONTRACENTRAL •STA SANITARY DISTRICT 5019 IMHOFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DAVIDR. WILLIAMS
President
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA MICHAEL R.MCGILL
SANITARY DISTRICT President Pro Ten,
REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL PAULHCAUSEY
& PLANNING COMMITTEE JAMES A.TAD
TAD J PILECKI
MINUTES PHONE: (925)228-9500
FAX.- (925)372-0192
www.central,van.org
Monday, November 18, 2019
9:30 a.m.
2ND Floor Conference Room
5019 Imhoff Place
Martinez, California
Committee:
Chair Tad Pilecki
Member Mike McGill
Guest:
Dr. Jay Kerr (left after Item 3.b.)
Staff.
Roger S. Bailey, General Manager
Katie Young, Secretary of the District
Ann Sasaki, Deputy General Manager
Jean-Marc Petit, Director of Engineering and Technical Services
Danea Gemmell, Planning and Development Services Division Manager
Lori Schectel, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division Manager (left after Item 3.e)
Tim Potter, Environmental Compliance Superintendent (left after Item 3.b.)
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Pilecki called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
2. Public Comments
None.
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3. Agenda Items
a. Receive quarterly Permit Counter Activity Report
Ms. Gemmell reviewed the report included in the agenda material. She
advised that staff will be moving into the newly remodeled Permit Counter over
the weekend so it will be up and running for customers on Monday,
November 25.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the report.
b. Evaluate potential discharges from biocremation operations
Mr. Potter reviewed the memorandum included in the agenda materials and
provided background information on biocremation operations.
There was a lengthy discussion on the process of biocremation and the
difference between use of the process for pets and humans.
Dr. Kerr, a veterinarian, spoke with the Committee regarding his desire to
provide biocremation services at his veterinary clinic in San Ramon. He stated
that the process is a much greener one, and there are fewer restrictions on the
amount that can be cremated. A discussion was held regarding the amount of
liquid produced, which is roughly 200 gallons per day for a 400-pound unit.
Chair Pilecki expressed concern about pipe corrosion with the discharge of
effluent with high biological oxygen demand (BOD) and questioned the impact
on Central San's sewer pipes. Mr. Potter said staff would be able to evaluate
where the discharge was coming from.
Dr. Kerr stated that it has become more difficult to get units and air emission
permits for cremation. He stated that biocremation uses 10% of the carbon
footprint for cremation and is a more natural process.
Mr. Potter requested feedback from the Committee on biocremation, as
inquiries for human remains are projected in the future. The District could
adopt an ordinance excluding human remains as a potential for volume
concerns. Staff believes it can manage volume issues with certain dilution or
velocity of discharge.
There was a lengthy discussion on the public perception issue.
Member McGill stated he is not opposed to further investigation on the issue of
biocremation. Chair Pilecki suggested a facility pilot testing with Dr. Kerr's
practice. Mr. Petit stated that staff could provide a white paper to educate the
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Board and get more data on animal and human remains. Dr. Kerr expressed
interest in participating in a pilot study.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the information and provided input to
staff.
C. Receive update on the most recent meeting of the Bay Area Clean Water
Agencies (BACWA)
Ms. Schectel reviewed the memorandum included in the agenda material. She
advised that applications for the BACWA Executive Director position are due
November 25. There was a discussion on microplastics, and Member Pilecki
suggested the District support the regional monitoring program.
Member McGill stated that he appreciated the monthly updates and asked how
Central San could adopt a position on issues related to BACWA in the future.
Mr. Bailey stated that if the issue was of a policy nature, he would bring it to
the Board for discussion.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update.
d. Receive update on Concord Community Reuse Project (formerly Concord
Naval Weapons Station)
Ms. Gemmell provided the Board with an update on the Concord Community
Reuse Project.
There was a discussion about Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) providing
recycled water for this development.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update.
e. Receive report on Levee Improvement Project with the Contra Costa County
Flood Control District
Ms. Gemmell reviewed the presentation included in the agenda material.
Member McGill requested a report on the treatment plant climate resiliency
protection plan.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the report.
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f.* Receive report on staff attendance at Water and Energy Exchange (WEX)
Global 2019 Conference
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the report.
4. Announcements
a. Mr. Bailey announced that Contra Costa Water District has selected a General
Manager— Stephen Welch.
5. Suggestions for future agenda items
a. Receive list of upcoming agenda items and provide suggestions for any other
future agenda items
The following items were mentioned:
1) Update on recreational vehicle (RV) dumping station.
2) Report on what can be done regarding the homeless encampments
along the creek bordering the Kiewit property and protecting the
environment.
3) Report on the treatment plant climate resiliency protection plan.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the list and provided input to staff.
6. Future scheduled meetings
Monday, December 16, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
7. Adjournment— at 11:40 a.m.
*Attachment (see Item 9.a. in this agenda packet)
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