Governance
Committee for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project |
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California American Water Monterey County Board of Supervisors Monterey Peninsula Regional
Water Authority Monterey Peninsula Water Management District EXHIBIT 1-A |
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DRAFT
MINUTES Regular
Meeting Governance
Committee for
the Monterey
Peninsula Water Supply Project June 13, 2013 |
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Call to Order: |
The meeting was
called to order at 1:20 pm in the conference room of the Monterey Peninsula
Water Management District offices. |
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Members Present: |
Robert S.
Brower, Sr., Vice Chair, representing Monterey Peninsula Water Management
District Eric Sabolsice,
representing California American Water (Cal Am) |
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Members Absent: |
Jason Burnett,
Chair, representing Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority (JPA) David Potter,
representing Monterey County Board of Supervisors Robert MacLean,
representing California American Water |
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Pledge of Allegiance: |
The assembly
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Public Comments: |
No comments were
directed to the Committee. |
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Agenda Items |
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The Chair
received public comment on each agenda item. |
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1. |
Adopt Minutes of May 27, 3024 |
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No action taken due to lack of a quorum. The item was deferred to June 19, 2013. |
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2. |
Receive
Second Presentation from Cal-Poly Architectural Design Teams on Design
Concepts for Desalination Facility and Provide Feedback and Direction for
Further Development
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Members of the
Cal-Poly Architectural Design Team provided a presentation (refer to the
Governance Committee website) that described the new project design. The two teams, Patchwork and H20,
collaborated on development of one project that would meet design criteria
and comply with improvements suggested at the previous Governance Committee
meeting. The proposal featured a
single story design, with administrative offices in a building |
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separate from the desal facilities.
An elevated walkway would surround the RO facility building, so that
visitors could view the desalination process through windows from the outside
of the building. This will provide a
safe environment for visitors to tour the facility, and muffle the sound of
production equipment during tours. A
detailed landscaping plan will feature drought tolerant plants that bloom
throughout the year, and will serve as a demonstration garden. The following comments were received on the design. |
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a. |
Be aware of the sandy underlying geology of the area, and consider
earthquake reinforcement. Response: The team will
investigate the tilt-up design in relation to seismic standards, the need for
piles, and appropriate soil compaction rates. A geotechnical report will need to be
completed on the site. |
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Design for building expansion, and ability to adapt to changing
technology. Response: There is space in the
facility for a pressure/capture system.
Advances have also been made in the size and efficiency of
turbines. An expansion space is
available on the site, and in the building there is room for 8 RO units. Trenches covered by steel grates are
incorporated into the floor of the design, so that piping can be easily
reconfigured. |
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c. |
Did you address the issue of birds in the area and the aesthetics of
the substation? Response: The substation will be located close to trees and the service
route. The photovoltaic panels should
not pose a problem with birds, as a parapet has been included in the design
which will provide drainage and allow better placement of the panels. Wind turbines are likely not to be
utilized, which also addresses the concern about birds. |
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Do you have cost estimates? Response: The goal is to produce
a conceptual cost model in August that could be part of the RFP process. The team is focused on sustainability, and
reducing project components to a basic level in order to lower the cost of
the project overall. |
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e. |
There is a possibility that power could be provided “across the fence”
from the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, there is also a plan
for renewable power from Monterey
Regional Waste Management Agency, and there may be the opportunity for solar
power generation at the site. Response: A large portion of the
site slopes away from the sun. The
roof of the administration building may be large enough to provide solar power
for that building. Numerous acres of
land would be needed to provide sufficient solar power for the RO building. |
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f. |
Should identify an area that could be utilized for calcite bed post
treatment. Response: The space set aside
for a calcite bed inside the building may need to be enlarged. |
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3. |
Review Outcome of
June 12, 2013 Public Utilities Commission Workshop on Groundwater
Replenishment and Provide Direction |
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Eric Sabolsice reported that all interveners participated, and that
Keith Israel of the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency provided
a progress report on the Groundwater Replenishment Project (GWR). The focus of the workshop was to develop
additional information for the CPUC related to the Go-No-Go Criteria that
would enable Cal-Am to file a Tier 2 Advice Letter when the Go-No-Go criteria
were met. There was also discussion at
the |
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meeting about: (a) hiring a third-party consultant to develop GWR cost
estimates; (2) permitting the source water and water to be injected; and (3)
water rights and GWR source water. |
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During the public comment period on this item, Jim Cullum, Executive
Director of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority, referred to the
revised GWR Criteria that would be discussed by the Water Authority that
evening. |
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4. |
Discussion of
Items to be Placed on Future Agendas |
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No suggestions from the committee members. |
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Adjournment |
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The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 pm. |
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