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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A DRAFT LETTER TO THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION REGARDING PROTECTIVE WATER LEVELS IN THE
SEASIDE BASIN |
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Meeting Date: |
July 19, 2021 |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt, |
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General Manager |
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Prepared By: |
David J. Stoldt |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: None |
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CEQA
Compliance: This action does not
constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines section 15378. |
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SUMMARY: On August
12, 2020 the Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster sent a letter to the Coastal
Commission, raising the issue of protective water levels (PWL) for the Basin
and stated “The MPWSP[1]
is the only possible supplemental water project before us that is capable of
supplying the additional water needed to allow Watermaster to sustain PWL in
the Basin.”
At its April 5, 2021 Water Supply Planning Committee meeting the District showed that Pure Water Monterey expansion could also meet protective water levels, despite the Watermaster not having the infrastructure and revenue source to do so.
Although the Coastal Commission has deemed Cal-Am’s application incomplete, Cal-Am has indicated it wishes to continue to pursue a desalination plant and may submit a new application later this year.
RECOMMENDATION: The
Board should consider approval of the attached draft letter to the Coastal
Commission on protective water levels.
EXHIBIT
12-A Proposed (Draft) District Letter to Coastal Commission
U:\staff\Boardpacket\2021\20210719\Action
Items\12\Item-12.docx