March 7, 2006

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:40 AM in the District Conference Room.

Committee Members Present

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Sean Conroy

City of Del Rey Oaks Ron Langford

City of Pacific Grove Doug Rick

City of Sand City Steve Matarazzo

City of Seaside Diana Ingersoll, Chair

County of Monterey Al Mulholland

Committee Members Absent:

City of Monterey Chip Rerig

Monterey Peninsula

Airport District Thomas Greer

District Staff Members Present

Stephanie Pinter, Water Demand Manager

Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant

Comments from the Public

No comments. No members of the public were present.

Action Items

1. Receive Minutes of February 7, 2006 Technical Advisory Committee

On a motion by Mr. Langford and second by Mr. Rick, the minutes were received unanimously.

Discussion Items

2. Discuss Conceptual Ordinance No. 124 – Clarifying Rules Related to Water Permits and Credits

Mr. Mulholland made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Langford to submit proposed Ordinance No. 124 to the District’s Water Demand Committee for consideration. The motion was approved unanimously.

Comments by Technical Advisory Committee Members

3. Oral Report from Doug Ricks re International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Determination Regarding Waterless Urinals

Mr. Rick reported that the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) upheld its decision that the Uniform Plumbing Code include a prohibition on the installation of waterless urinals. The IAPMO reasoned that the performance standard for urinals is that they be washed with water after each use. The proposed rule IAPMO denied would have required that urinals supplied with water be washed with water. Some jurisdictions have allowed the installation of waterless urinals because building codes do allow the use of alternate methods if they meet local requirements. A jurisdiction must document this finding in writing. The IAPMO is working with the International Code Council (ICC) on development of a new body of codes. Mr. Rick did not know if the ICC supports installation of waterless urinals. By 2007 or 2008 the State of California will be subject to the International Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code.

Ms. Ingersoll asked how this determination will affect the installation of waterless urinals within the District in the future. Ms. Pintar said that she would like to review the letters building officials have written that outline their justification for utilizing an alternative method such as waterless urinals.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 AM.

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