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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReal Estate, Environmental & Planning MINUTES 03-09-20 Page 2 of 4 CENTRALSAN CONTRACENTRAL •STA SANITARY DISTRICT 5019 IMHOFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MICHAEL R.MCCILL President CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA TAD PILECKI SANITARY DISTRICT President Pro Tent REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL PAUL HCAUSEY & PLANNING COMMITTEE DMD R. WILLIAMS DAVID R. WILLIAMS MINUTES PHONE: (925)228-9500 FAX.- (925)372-0192 www.centralsan.org Monday, March 9, 2020 8:00 a.m. 2N1 Floor Conference Room 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez, California Committee: Chair Tad Pilecki Member Mike McGill Staff.- Katie Young, Secretary of the District Danea Gemmell, Planning and Development Services Division Manager Melody LaBella, Resource Recovery Program Manager Lori Schectel, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division Manager Russell Leavitt, Engineering Assistant III 1. Call Meeting to Order Chair Pilecki called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. 2. Public Comments None. 3. Items for Committee Recommendation to Board a. Review draft Position Paper to adopt a Resolution of Application requesting that Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) initiate boundary reorganization proceedings to annex one annexation area in Danville to Central San and/or East Bay Municipal Utility District (District Annexation 186 Magee Preserve) March 19, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 157 of 159 Page 3 of 4 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes March 9, 2020 Page 2 Mr. Leavitt advised the Committee that after last Friday's election count, Measure Y was ahead by 1,373 votes in favor of being passed by the voters of Danville. In response to a question from Chair Pilecki, Mr. Leavitt stated that the referendum was placed on the ballot by a citizen's group. He stated that the developers put a lot of money toward passing the measure. It was noted that in anticipation of Measure Y passing, the petition for annexation was submitted. There are no concerns from staff for the annexation. The Measure Y campaign included a debate over the distinction between "privately-owned, undeveloped land"versus 'publicly-owned, open space land."Measure Y specifically listed that the subject open space area will be maintained by East Bay Regional Parks District. Ms. Gemmell noted that some opponents believe Central San should wait until the County has certified election results on April 2 before approving the annexation. Mr. Leavitt stated that the resolution includes specific language regarding pending County results and it will not be submitted until after the election results are certified. Chair Pilecki expressed concern about the wording in the draft Position Paper regarding reviewing and approving the entire Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Mr. Leavitt addressed his concerns stating that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that language and the Board is not recertifying the EIR, rather simply reviewing and considering the document. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reviewed and recommended Board approval. 4. Other Items a. 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 stated that language was added to the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) five-year strategic plan that could affect POTWs (publicly owned treatment works) like the District, including: targets by 2022, based on the latest scientific results; establishing interim goals as needed; and significantly reducing nutrient loading and/or phasing out coastal wastewater discharge into the ocean. It was noted that the OPC would work with agency partners (State and Regional Water Boards) to achieve a goal of 80-90% coastal wastewater recycling that can be put to beneficial use by 2040. March 19, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 158 of 159 Page 4 of 4 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes March 9, 2020 Page 3 Regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) plans to issue a 13267 letter to POTWs this spring. BACWA and CASA (California Association of Sanitation Agencies) are working with the SWRCB to develop representative agencies to receive the investigatory notice. Ms. Schectel stated that on March 17, the SWRCB will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program regulations. She noted that Central San has been preparing for the proposed amendment plan and, once approved, laboratories have three years to implement it. COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update. 5. Announcements 1) Ms. LaBella stated that after speaking with the County, staff learned that a Land Use Permit will not be required for the proposed solar array project on the Lagiss property, regardless of how it gets delivered— by Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or capital improvement project. She stated that at the next Committee meeting, staff and the consultant from ARC Alternatives will present the various financial scenarios requested by the Committee at the February Committee meeting. She also noted that SB 100 (California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program) and its impact also will be addressed. 6. Suggestions for future agenda items a. Receive list of upcoming agenda items and provide suggestions for any other future agenda items COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the list and provided input to staff. 7. Future scheduled meetings Monday, April 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. 8. Adjournment— at 8:38 a.m. March 19, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 159 of 159