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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReal Estate, Environmental & Planning MINUTES 02-23-22 _,&A,CENTRAL SAN CONTRACENTRAL •STA SANITARY DISTRICT 5019 IMHOFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REGULAR MEETING OF THE DAVID R. WILLIAMS President CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA BARBARA D.HOCKETT SANITARY DISTRICT President Pro Tem A AER ��REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL I .CG & PLANNING COMMITTEE TAD JPILECKI PHONE: (925)228-9500 M I N U T E S FAX.- (925)372-0192 www.central,vaii.org 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 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes February 23, 2022 Page 2 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 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes February 23, 2022 Page 3 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. Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes February 23, 2022 Page 4 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. Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes February 23, 2022 Page 5 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 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes February 23, 2022 Page 6 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. Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes February 23, 2022 Page 7 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.