EXHIBIT 4-A

 

Questions Submitted by Committee Members

(Listed in the order submitted)

 

Janet Brennan

 

  1. What is the current status of Phase I?
  2. What is the status of Phase II?
  3. What environmental impacts and mitigation measures, if any, were identified in the EIR on Phase I?
  4. What is the relationship between this project and the Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster Board?  Does the Board have any jurisdiction over the project?

 

Robert Greenwood

 

The Matrix cites a cost of $610/AF for ASR.  For comparison with this and other water supply projects, what is the average cost/AF to Cal-Am for our existing water supplies?  

 

Ron Chesshire

 

In Exhibit A [in the packet for the February 7, 2007 meeting], Citizens Advisory Committee Charge, page 1, bottom, it states that we are to prepare a report summarizing our comments on the 7 projects, including merits and drawbacks of each project, in terms of its capability to address the Monterey Peninsula's water supply need.

 

  1. How much water does the Monterey Peninsula need? 
  2. Does the District prefer to address the need with a single project, multiple projects, or it doesn't have a preference?

 

Roy Thomas

 

  1. What is the maximum amount (C.F.S.) of water that can now be removed from the Carmel River?
  2. Where is the requirement that river water stored in the Seaside Basin will be offset with water taken out during Spring, Summer, and Fall?
  3. In the past how much Carmel River water was used to offset the Seaside Basin by all extractors (people who pump water)?
  4. Why not pump (extract) out water only during high flow (more than 100 CFS) times of year?
  5. Doesn't Spring extraction of river water have a negative effect on all fish hatchlings, frogs, and turtles when the" river flow" is less than" bank full flows"?
  6. Are there other sources of excess water that could be stored above or in the Seaside basin?
  7. Is water stored and recovered in the A.S.R. Project subject to the provisions of order 95-10 , which requires new water be traded for reduction in Carmel River Diversions?

 

Dewey Baird

 

1.  Clarification of item 7, “Project Yield”

a.       Is the maximum CR diversion of 2,420 AFY limited by permit, pipe size or what?

b.      Is the maximum Seaside extraction from Seaside of 1,500 AFY limited by infrastructure capabilities or a historical extraction figure?

c.       Is the Seaside annual yield of 920 AFY what MPWMD suggests is a “safe” yield after implementation of the Seaside ASR project?

2.  Clarification of item 9, “Comply w/ Ord 95-10”

a.       My understanding of this ASR project is that 920 AFY ASR water will reduce the amount that Cal-Am will need to pump.  Is 920 AFY ASR water subtracted from the amount legally pumped during the water year or does 920 AFY reduce the amount in violation (70%) that is pumped from the river?

3.  What is the relationship, if any of the MPWMD Seaside ASR Project and the Seaside Adjudication mandate?

4.  Can the CAC get a reader’s digest briefing of the Seaside Basin Adjudication issue?

5.  Can the CAC be provided with a copy of the Padre Consultants 2005 report (Block 74/75)?

 

Manuel Fierro

 

  1. Whose water is the water pumped by the ASR?
  2. What is the cost to pump the water?
  3. Explain the Cal-Am water rights and how it will affect the system when Cal-Am goes on the stock exchange.
  4. If a 20,000 to 22,000 AFT desal plant is built, will the ASR system be needed.  Explain why even if a yes or on answer is given.
  5. If Prop 50 funds are available, won’t this be the misuse of public funds by paying Cal-Am for the use of their pipe line?
  6. How will Cal-Am’s sale on the stock exchange in the fall affect Cal-Am’s role in the implementation of the ASR?
  7. Explain the water rights Cal-Am has in the Seaside Basin.

 

 

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