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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DAVID R. WILLIAMS
President
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA BARBARA D.HOCKETT
SANITARY DISTRICT President Pro Tem
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
9:00 a.m.
(All attendees participated via videoconference)
Committee:
Chair Barbara Hockett
Member David Williams
Guest:
Joe Sostaric, Conco (left after Item 5.a.)
Mariah Lauritzen, Board Member (joined during and left after Item 6.b.)
Staff.
Roger S. Bailey, General Manager
Philip Leiber, Director of Finance and Administration
Jean-Marc Petit, Director of Engineering and Technical Services
Danea Gemmell, Planning and Development Services Division Manager
Melody LaBella, Resource Recovery Program Manager
Edgar Lopez, Capital Projects Division Manager (joined during Item 4.a. and left during Item 6.b.)
Lori Schectel, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division Manager
Mary Lou Esparza, Laboratory Program Administrator (left after Item 6.c.)
Rita Cheng, Associate Engineer
Blake Brown, Supervising Chemist (joined during Item 4.a.)
Kim Stahl, Development Services Supervisor (left after Item 6.a.)
Amelia Berumen, Assistant to the Secretary of the District
Dee Dee Barrett, Administrative Services Assistant
1. Notice
This meeting was held virtually in accordance with the Brown Act provisions
stipulated in Assembly Bill (AB) 361 and adopted by the Central San Board of
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Directors on February 17, 2022 via Resolution 2022-009. The agenda included
instructions with options in which the public could participate in the meeting.
2. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Hockett called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
3. Public Comments
None.
4. Consent Items
a. Review draft Position Paper to authorize a Property Purchase Agreement and
adopt Resolution Nos. 2022- to 2022- accepting a Grant Deed and Grant
of Access Easement from Martinez Refining Company LLC, Owner of the
property located at 2000 Marina Vista in Martinez; adopt Resolution No.
2022- authorizing execution of a Grant Deed to Martinez Refining
Company LLC; and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa
County Recorder (District Project 8457, Parcels 1, 2 and A)
b. Review draft Position Paper to adopt Resolution No. 2022- accepting a
Grant of Easement at 68 Oakdene Court in the City of Walnut Creek as related
to District Project 8465 and authorizing staff to record documents with the
Contra Costa County Recorder
C. Review draft Position Paper to adopt Resolution No. 2022- accepting a
map dedication from TH-Danville Investors, LLC (Developer) for sanitary
sewer purposes and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra
Costa County Recorder
d. Review draft Position Paper to adopt Resolution No. 2022- accepting a
map dedication from Lowe's Home Center, LLC (Property Owner) for sanitary
sewer purposes and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra
Costa County Recorder
e. Review draft Position Paper to adopt Resolution No. 2022- accepting a
map dedication from J & J Ranch, LLC (Developer) for sanitary sewer
purposes and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra Costa
County Recorder
f. Review draft Position Paper to adopt Resolution No. 2022- authorizing
execution of an amendment to a grant of easement with Kurt Alton Chambliss
and Amy Chambliss (Property Owners) for sanitary sewer purposes and
authorizing staff to record the resolution and documents with the Contra Costa
County Recorder
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Mr. Petit expanded on Item 4.a. and provided further detail for discussion
(attached). He described the property where the Fairview Pump Station is
located and explained that this would be a land swap with the Martinez
Refinery. The current draft Property Purchase Agreement is in the hands of
the Refinery's legal team. This item will go to the Board but will not have the
final language at that time.
Member Williams asked if Central San would have access via Marina Vista but
would no longer be required to access the property via the Refinery property.
Mr. Petit explained that Central San currently owned the property
encompassing the entrance but would still retain the right of access. He
shared a satellite view of the property and explained that the land Central San
would take possession of would be used for building a new pump station.
Member Williams asked when the Fairview Pump Station was last partially or
fully rebuilt. Mr. Petit responded that the Pump Station was built in the 1950s.
He provided a description of the Pump Station and the upgrades made since it
was built.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Recommended Board approval.
5. Items for Committee Recommendation to Board
a. Review draft Position Paper to consider adopting Resolution No.
2022- authorizing execution of an agreement for a Class 2 Encroachment
at 5050 Imhoff Place, Martinez
Ms. Gemmell presented the materials provided in the agenda packet. She
gave background information on Conco, and the relationship built between
Conco and Central San and detailed the proposed Class 2 Encroachment. Ms.
Gemmell explained that this action is looking to provide Conco a license,
which would enable Central San to amend or adjust, rather than full approval
of the project.
Member Williams asked for clarification regarding the business Conco
operated, the scope of their project and materials used, and the intended use
for the property. Ms. Gemmell provided the requested clarification and noted
the property is close to the new (not yet commissioned) Central San
Recreational Vehicle Septage Discharge location and the possible benefits of
being near the RV Storage.
Mr. Bailey noted that when the discharge location opened, the Board decided
not to charge a fee for the discharge service. Chair Hockett opined and
Member Williams agreed that the Board was not ready to levee fees for the
service at the opening of the location.
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COMMITTEE ACTION: Recommended Board approval.
6. Other Agenda Items
a. Receive Quarterly Permit County Activity Report
Ms. Gemmell presented the report contained in the agenda materials. Chair
Hockett inquired about the turnaround time for permits. Ms. Gemmell detailed
the actions being taken to ensure all requests are handled in a timely manner.
Member Williams requested clarification regarding the Applications Processed
column, inquiring as to the length of time these applications have been in
existence. Ms. Gemmell explained that depending on the circumstances, some
applications may take a year or more due to the complexity and length of the
project. Member Williams inquired whether communication with Central San
and other agencies involved in these applications is happening effectively.
Ms. Gemmell detailed that other agencies direct customers to Central San first
to effectively handle reviews.
Mr. Petit added that Ms. Gemmell and staff have done a great job coordinating
with City building department and developer engineers and have held Summer
Sewer Summits in the past with building officials, explaining Central San's
processes. Ms. Gemmell explained staff is planning to hold a Sewer Summit
again this year.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the report.
b. Hold discussion on New Zero approach regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mr. Petit proposed this discussion be an introduction to a broader discussion
for the Board.
Ms. LaBella presented materials provided in the agenda packet. Member
Williams requested clarification for how various activities would be categorized
according to the three scopes provided in the presentation materials on slide
three. Member Williams queried if the scopes detailed in the presentation slide
were developed by staff or if they were industry standards. Ms. LaBella
responded that they are industry standards. Member Williams mentioned the
ripple effect of Scope 3 and its far-reaching implications. Ms. LaBella
responded that a balanced, reasonable approach, considering the factors
Central San can control, is a viable option.
Chair Hockett commented that every organization represented in Scope 3 has
responsibility for their own contributions, awareness of what they are
generating, and mitigation is individual.
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Mr. Petit described an example of what other countries are doing to raise
awareness of CO2 emissions.
Member Williams asked what the current thinking is on East Bay Municipal
Utility District's practice of receiving food scraps to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions from landfills. Ms. LaBella related current regulations cover
greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and does not yet cover biomass
emissions. A discussion ensued regarding the wide net to analyze the effect of
a given project, from production of components, transportation, to completion.
Member Williams asked for clarification regarding the requirements of
Assembly Bill 32. Ms. LaBella described the basic requirements and Ms.
Cheng explained that the bill requires statewide greenhouse gas emissions be
reduced to match baseline levels from 1990 by 2020, constituting a reduction
of fifteen percent. She explained a forty percent reduction below 1990 levels is
required by 2030. Member Williams asked if the 2020 goal of a fifteen percent
reduction was met and Ms. Cheng responded in the affirmative; the goal was
met ahead of schedule.
Ms. LaBella further opened the discussion to ask for input for staff regarding
next steps. The discussion continued regarding goals and possible returns on
investment. Mr. Bailey posed the question if staff could do better on
establishing a formal position regarding Net Zero. He added that evaluating
the triple bottom line of social, environmental, and economic impacts is
applicable to the Net Zero discussion. He further commented that a consultant
could help to guide the conversation. Chair Hockett encouraged input from
employees, particularly those of a younger demographic. Member Williams
opined that a Board discussion as well as a Board workshop would be useful
but would rely on staff to determine whether a consultant would be helpful. Mr.
Petit reiterated that the triple bottom line and business case analysis are
applied to each major project. Mr. Bailey stated that soliciting the younger
employees'input would be helpful.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Provided input to staff.
C. Receive the annual report on Regulatory Compliance
Ms. Schectel provided the annual Regulatory Compliance presentation from
the agenda materials, which included regulatory updates on Air, Wastewater,
and Contaminants of Emergency Concern. Ms. Cheng and Ms. Esparza
assisted in providing answers to some of the Board Member questions.
Member Williams queried whether scrubber water is a contaminant of concern.
Ms. Cheng explained a side stream evaluation was conducted by the Planning
Department during the scrubber pilot evaluation and the conclusion was, under
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the present regulations, that side stream treatment was not necessary to meet
current final effluent discharge limits.
Member Williams asked if the requirement for Zero-Emission Forklifts was only
for public agencies. Ms. Cheng responded that the regulation applies to all
operators of forklifts owned within the state.
Member Williams asked for clarification regarding enforcement under the
recently published draft legislation, AB 2247, and Ms. Schectel clarified that
enforcement likely would be in relation to disclosure of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances as this legislation is a disclosure bill, putting responsibility on
manufacturers.
Member Williams expressed an interest in knowing, as the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit goes forward, if anything in the
permit might be viewed as contrary to the broader field of water treatment.
Mr. Petit commented that Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) reviews
most permits up for adoption. Ms. Schectel also noted that Central San's
consultant stays up to date on all permits coming up for adoption in Region 2.
Member Hockett asked a question regarding the discontinuance of mercury
testing. Ms. Schectel noted that due to the effectiveness of the Dental
Amalgam program and ability to stay below the thresholds for the Mercury and
PCB Watershed permit, contributed to this decision and Ms. Esparza
supported this response.
Ms. Schectel discussed the significant preparation and number of
requirements for the new Laboratory Accreditation Standards. Mr. Petit
commented on the amount of tracking that goes into the Laboratory
Accreditation.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the report.
d. Receive and update on the most recent meeting of the Bay Area Clean Water
Agencies (BACWA)
Ms. Schectel announced the annual BACWA meeting will be held on May 6,
2022, in Berkeley.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update.
7. Announcements:
None.
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8. 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.
9. Future scheduled meetings
Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
10. Adjournment— at 10:57 a.m.