HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.a.2 written announcementsAgenda Item 9.a.2)
Board Meeting of August 5, 2010
Written Announcements:
Staff Update
a) District Retirements
Construction Equipment Operator Tom Corum retired on June 22, 2010, after 10
years of service. Administrative Assistant Marnie Brennan retired on July 15,
2010, after 14 years of service. This equals 24 years of knowledge, experience,
and dedication. They have served the Board and ratepayers with distinction and
honor.
b) Staff Attendance at WateReuse Association Annual
Conference
Provisional Director of Plant Operations Curt Swanson will be traveling to
Washington, D.C. to attend the WateReuse Association's Annual Conference.
The conference will be September 12 through 15, 2010. The theme of this year's.
conference is the role of recycled water in addressing community water supply
issues. Specific topics will be the use of recycled water for industrial, urban, and
potable purposes. Community acceptance of recycled water, and regulatory and
health concerns will be discussed. Other topics include advances in membrane
treatment, energy requirements for recycled water, salinity management,
groundwater recharge, and operational and maintenance aspects of recycled
water systems. Mr. Swanson will use a portion of his Professional Expense
Allowance to cover the costs of travel and attendance at the WateReuse
Conference.
Project Update
c) HOB Reception Desk Work Household Hazardous Waste
Improvements Proiect, DP 8216
The Household Hazardous Waste Improvements Project Contractor Bobo
Construction Inc. is scheduled to commence work on the reception area and the
first floor restrooms on August 9, 2010. During construction, the receptionist desk
will be temporarily relocated to the current waiting area. The restrooms are
anticipated to be closed for approximately two days. The reception area work is
scheduled to be completed by the end of August.
General Updates
d) District Annexation 168C -Alhambra Valley
A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for District Annexation 168C -
Alhambra Valley has been distributed to the Board.. DA 168C proposes the
annexation of nine parcels that are outside the County's Urban Limit Line. The
public review period began on July 19 and ends September 3, 2010. Staff will
hold a community meeting about the project and DEIR on Wednesday, August
18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Board Meeting Room. A public hearing is
scheduled for the October 7, 2010 Board meeting.
e) District Annexation 175 - Orinda and Lafayette
A Draft Negative Declaration (DND) for District Annexation 175 - Orinda and
Lafayette will be distributed to the Board at the August 5, 2010 meeting. DA 175
proposes the annexation of 107 properties. The public review began on August
2 and ends August 31, 2010. Staff intends to hold a community meeting about
the project and DND on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orinda
Library or Community Center. A public hearing is scheduled for the September
16, 2010 Board meeting.
f) Natural Gas Update
On July 29, 2010, the District purchased the second third of the Treatment Plant
natural gas for January through December 2012 at Pacific Gas and Electric
Citygate price of $5.68 per decatherm (dth). Natural gas prices have continued
to remain depressed as the economy struggles to recover and gas storage is
above average. This purchase is less than the amounts paid for pre-purchased
gas for both 2010 and 2011. District staff will continue to follow market prices for
the remaining 2012 gas needs.