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Home My WebLink About20.b. Committee Minutes-Real Estate, Environmental & Planning 04-22-2022 Page 1 of 7 Item 20.b. CENTRALSAN jdf A- hom CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT May 5, 2022 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: KATIE YOUNG, SECRETARYOF THE DISTRICT SUBJECT: APRIL 22, 2022 - REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING COMMITTEE - CHAIR HOCKETTAND PRESIDENT WILLIAMS Attached are minutes of the above Committee meeting. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes of 04-22-22 meeting 2. (Handout) Item 4.c. Presentation from meeting May 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 255 of 261 Page 2 of 7 CENTRALSAN CONTRACENTRAL •STA SANITARY DISTRICT 5019 IMHOFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DAVID R. WILLIAMS President CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA BARBARA D.HOCKETT SANITARY DISTRICT President Pro Tem REAL ESTATE ENVIRONMENTAL MARCAHELR.MCGILL ESTATE, MICHAEL R.MCGILL & PLANNING COMMITTEE TAD PILECKI PHONE: (925)228-9500 M I N U T E S FAX- (925)372-0192 www.centralsan.org Friday, April 22, 2022 8:30 a.m. (All attendees participated via videoconference) Committee: Chair Barbara Hockett Member David Williams Guest: Dr. Carolyn Phinney, AgLantis Founder (left after Item 4.b.) Staff. Roger S. Bailey, General Manager Katie Young, Secretary of the District Steve McDonald, Director of Operations Philip Leiber, Director of Finance and Administration (joined during Item 4.a.) Jean-Marc Petit, Director of Engineering and Technical Services Danea Gemmell, Planning and Development Services Division Manager Melody LaBella, Resource Recovery Program Manager Lori Schectel, Environmental and Regularoty Compliance Division Manager Mary Lou Esparza, Laboratory Program Administrator Dan Frost, Senior Engineer Justin Waples, Associate Engineer (left after Item 4.a.) 1. Notice This meeting was conducted virtually in accordance with the provisions stipulated in Assembly Bill 361 and adopted by the Central San Board of Directors on April 7, 2022. The agenda included instructions for options in which the public could participate in the meeting. May 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 256 of 261 Page 3 of 7 Special Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes April 22, 2022 Page 2 2. Call Meeting to Order Chair Hockett called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. There was a request to hear Item 4.b. as the first order of business. 3. Public Comments None. It was announced Item 4.b. would be heard as the first item of business, with the balance of the agenda to follow upon its conclusion. 4. Agenda Items a. Receive overview and hold discussion regarding Envision: Sustainability and Resiliency Initiative This item was heard immediately following conclusion of Item 4.b. Mr. Waples reviewed the presentation included in the agenda materials on Envision, a sustainability and resiliency framework for enhancing Central San's evolving strategic emphasis on these initiatives. The Envision framework for sustainability and resiliency has become a benchmark in the civil infrastructure industry and was founded by the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Public Works Association and American Council of Engineering Companies. Mr. Waples reviewed the 10 key attributes of effective utility management and how it correlates to quality of life, leadership, resource allocation, natural world, and climate and resilience categories of the Envision framework to see if it fits with Central San's Strategic Plan. Staff completed a prescreening checklist using four Central San projects which provided staff insight into opportunities to enhance sustainability and resiliency on those projects. In reviewing slide 10, Mr. Waples provided information on how Envision can be integrated in the organization level with strategic plan, master planning, and policies and procedures. He reviewed the capital project processes and the Envision candidates, providing templates and standard scope language to provide sustainability in the projects. Mr. Waples reviewed the next steps for Central San to consider moving forward, which included, but are not limited to, a pilot envision verification for the Diffuser Capital project in the Spring of 2022, exploring a non-binding May 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 257 of 261 Page 4 of 7 Special Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes April 22, 2022 Page 3 resolution staff envision training and guidebook, procurement, and specifications enhancements. Finally, in reviewing slide 13, Mr. Waples provided possible key performance metrics. Ms. Gemmell provided an analogy that this process is similar to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for buildings. There was a slide provided and reviewed regarding the checklist completed on the four District projects. Mr. Waples answered minimal questions from the Committee Members. Chair Hockett expressed her excitement for Envision and Member Williams opined it will be a good way to improve a structured framework at the District. Upon completion, Item 4.c. was heard. COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update. b. Receive AgLantis/CoCo San Sustainable Farm 2021 Annual Report and update This item was heard as the first order of business. Dr. Phinney provided a live video tour of the farm and answered technical questions from the Committee Members regarding the process of planting, soil textures and methods. Dr. Phinney advised that for an Earth Day event she is expecting over 100 experienced, educated volunteers and hopes that the farm inspires young adults to work towards sustainability careers. Ms. Gemmell reviewed the goals for the farm for next year, including the planting of dwarf citrus trees and hosting a summer camp for kids (refer to slide 6 of presentation included in the agenda materials). Member Williams thanked Dr. Phinney for the tour and all of the efforts and stated he was highly impressed. Chair Hockett expressed her appreciation for the partnership. COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update. May 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 258 of 261 Page 5 of 7 Special Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes April 22, 2022 Page 4 C.* Receive update on the most recent meeting of the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) Mr. Petit shared the attached presentation slides for the discussion. Microplastics Study Ms. Esparza discussed the Ocean Protection Council pilot study that was presented at a previous REEP Committee meeting regarding the sample collection for microplastics. Member Williams inquired about the concerns regarding microplastics and biosolids. Mr. Petit stated that staff has been considering digesters when reviewing the end product and that there is not much data on incinerators and biosolids sludge. A different end product is being considered. Draft Comments On Sanitary Sewer Waste Discharge Order Ms. Schectel advised that the State Water Board was very receptive to most of BACWA's comments on the initial draft of the revised general order. BACWA, CASA (California Association of Sanitation Agencies), and others have all requested in their comments that Category 4 spills, those less than 50 gallons, be reported on an annual basis. There has also been a recommendation to establish an advisory group to help with the implementation. Nutrients Mr. Petit advised that there is a modeling advisory group working on what will be included as part of the Nutrient Watershed Permit and there was a discussion regarding establishing a new baseline. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Ms. Schectel stated that the second phase of the regional study on PFAS has started and Central San is in the midst of its efforts on the second phase. Sampling in the collection system has been completed. During the first week of May, staff will perform an internal study of PFAS emissions from the furnace. There will be samples collected from the scrubber water and solids and from the reverse osmosis project. Data is expected within four months. Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Mr. Petit advised that on March 30, 2022 the BAAQMD/BACWA working group held its first joint meeting. The Annual BACWA Meeting will be held on May 6 at 8:30 a.m. COMMITTEE ACTION: Received the update. May 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 259 of 261 Page 6 of 7 Special Real Estate, Environmental & Planning Committee Minutes April 22, 2022 Page 5 6. Announcements None. 7. 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. 8. Future scheduled meetings Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. 9. Adiournment— at 9:45 a.m. * Attachment May 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 260 of 261 Page 7 of 7 Item 4.c. (Handout) BACWA UPDATES April 22, 2022 Real Estate, Environmental and Planning Committee Meeting L� Mary Lou Esparza Laboratory Program Administrator _ Lori Schectel lk Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division Manager Jean-Marc Petit, Director of Engineering and Technical Services 1 Topics • Update on Microplastic Study by Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) • BACWA comments on Draft Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements General Order • Nutrients • PFAS • BAAQMD • Annual BACWA Meeting • Next meeting 6/17/22 L2 CENTPAL SAN2 May 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 261 of 261 1