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Agenda Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority (MPRWA)
Regular Meeting
7:00 PM, Thursday, August 14, 2014 Council Chamber 580 Pacific Street
Monterey, California
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS FROM BOARD DIRECTORS AND STAFF
PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on any subject which is within the jurisdiction of the MPRWA and which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the Authority may do so by addressing the Authority during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to: MPRWA, Attn: Monterey City Clerk, 580 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve July 10, 2014 Joint Special Meeting Minutes - Milton
2. Approve July 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes - Milton
3. Adoption of a Resolution to Approving the Revised Member Allocation (%) Distributions to Include the County of Monterey and Downward Revisions to the Annual Member Contributions for Fiscal Year 2014-15 - Milton
4. Approval of Checks from May to July 2014 and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the
Final Budget Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2013-14 - Milton
AGENDA ITEMS
5. Receive report, discuss, and provide direction with regards to expected changes to the California Public Utilities Commission(CPUC) schedule for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP) - Cullem
6. Receive report, discuss, and provide direction with regards to the current status of source
water negotiations for the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) Ground Water Replenishment (GWR) Project - Stoldt
7. Receive report, discuss, and vote on staff proposal to add the General Manager, or District
Engineer, of the Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) as a member of the Authority Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and to add a MCWD hydrologist to the Monterey
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Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP) Hydrogeologic Working Group - Burnett/Cullem
8. Receive report, discuss, and provide direction on the Value Engineering (VE) Final Report for the Cal Am Desal facility, authorize forwarding of the VE report to the Governance Committee for its action, and authorize payment to the consultant (VMS) from funding provided by Cal Am, not to-exceed the contract price of $109,035.70 - Cullem/Crooks
9. Receive report, discuss, and provide direction on the power purchase agreement between
Cal Am and the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) - Cullem/Crooks
10. Receive report, discuss, and provide direction on the City of Marina test slant well Coastal
Development Permit (CDP) and the current schedule for Coastal Commission CDP - Crooks
ADJOURNMENT
The Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. For disabled access, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to staff at the Monterey City Clerk’s Office, the Principal Office of the Authority. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to staff at the Monterey City Clerk’s Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device or for information on an agenda. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the MPRWA are available for public inspection during the meeting or may be requested from the Monterey City Clerk’s Office at 580 Pacific St, Room 6, Monterey, CA 93940. This agenda is posted in compliance with California Government Code Section 54954.2(a) or Section 54956.
MINUTES MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
Joint Special Meeting 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 10, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBER 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL The Joint Special Meeting with the Governance Committee was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Directors Present: Burnett, Edelen, Kampe, Pendergrass, Rubio, Della Sala,
Directors Absent: None Governance Committee Members Present:
Jason Burnett, Chair Rich Svinland, California American Water Dave Potter, County of Monterey
Governance Committee Members Absent:
Jeanie Byrns, MRWPCA
Staff Present: Executive Director, Legal Counsel, Clerk of the Authority, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Tom Rowley thanked the Monterey County representative for attending the Authority meeting and urged him to attend regularly to represent the County Cal Am rate payers.
• Nelson Vega also thanked Mr. Potter for attending but then spoke to Mr. Della Sala's efforts as President of the Authority as exemplary and commendable.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Receive Report from Value Management Strategies, Inc., Discuss, and Provide Direction on the Draft Preliminary Value Engineering Study of CDM's 30% Design of the California American Water Company Desalination Project. Executive Director Cullem introduced Mark Watson from Value Management Strategies, spokesperson for the Value Engineering study for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP). He presented a preliminary presentation noting a final presentation would be made on July 15, 2014 to the Governance Committee. Mr. Cullem spoke to the opportunities the public had to participate in the process including the TAC Meeting on July 7, 2014 and that the final report would be released in 30 days.
Mr. Watson presented the preliminary results of the Value Engineering "VE" study of the desalination plant, invited public comment and discussed next steps for the path forward for the VE results. He spoke to the purpose of the study to identify a series of value enhancing options to the current design of the project through an objective, not an independent review. Mr. Watson further explained that the workshop consisted of a multi-discipline and stakeholder attendees that helped develop the proposed options. The process included the following
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elements; preparation information, functional analysis, speculation, evaluation, development presentation and post study implementation. He reiterated that VE is not a cost reducing exercise but an intersection of performance, cost, risk and time, all appropriately weighed that increase the value of the project. He spoke to the 15 identified priorities and indicated if implemented, could potentially decrease the total project cost by 9 million dollars and improve the value of the project by up to 29 percent over the life of the project. Mr. Watson answered questions from the Boards.
Director Rubio questioned if future expansion options were considered within the analysis, Director Edelen questioned the environmental impacts and Director Kampe questioned if pre-treatment and pathogen removal was addressed and asked if the provided bore hole data was sufficient to determine if we could do a better job at a cheaper cost. Mr. Watson indicated that the highest risk identified is the raw water data. The report will indicate that there is a lack of data on the water and assumptions were made according to different speculated results. That is a key aspect to overall cost to the project.
Vice President Burnett requested clarification of the key drivers for the significant cost savings to which Mr. Watson explained the largest savings would be related to the recovery rate process. The current project assumes a 40% recovery in first pass and 90% in the second and VMS believes that there is a possibility for a higher recovery rate which would impact the RO membranes positively.
Director Pendergrass questioned if any energy savings were identified to which Mr. Watson explained there were 33 suggestions as the group was very focused on the life cycle cost savings and total carbon footprint for the alternatives. He identified that it was assessed as a risk to obtain power from the Monterey Regional Waste Management District due to uncertainties.
President Della Sala invited public comment on the presentation.
• Nelson Vega questioned the potential impacts to the cost per acre foot of the project and supported the larger facility size
• Rick Riedl requested renegotiation with CDM Smith to recoup some of the cost savings and questioned if there was an incentive to reduce costs within the contract.
• Dale Heikaus requested clarification of the definitions of value comparison.
• George Riley, questioned if the suggestions were implemented, would the quality or components of the source water change.
• David Lifland questioned the RO schematic expressing concern that the building was not large enough and questioned if the public would be able to comment on the final process.
• Michael Warburton questioned how drought regulations would be enforced and spoke to pending legislation as it relates to this project.
Mr. Watson answered questions posed during public comments.
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Rich Svinland, Cal Am noted that many of the options submitted were already discussed and will be recommended for implementation to CDM. He noted they may not get dollar for dollar recovery, but will negotiate to get a decreased cost to the ratepayers. He explained that some systems are not yet fully designed because of the outstanding results of the test wells. The pipeline design is ready for the VE process, which will be included in the Environmental Impact Report.
Executive Director Cullem spoke to the additional needed study for this project and expressed caution that the proposed $9 million in savings may change as modifying one aspect may impact other factors. He reported the public will be able to comment on the study during the Governance Committee meeting when the final report is received.
ADJOURNMENT Having no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.
ATTEST: Lesley Milton, Clerk Chuck Della Sala, President
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MINUTES MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
Regular Meeting 7:30 PM, Thursday, July 10, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBER 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Directors Present: Burnett, Edelen, Kampe, Pendergrass, Rubio, Della Sala Directors Absent: None Staff Present: Executive Director, Legal Counsel, Clerk ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORTS FROM BOARD DIRECTORS AND STAFF Vice president Burnett reported that the Marina Planning Commission denied the permit for the test well, therefore the item will be appealed to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS President Della Sala invited public comment for items not on the agenda.
• Michael Warburton expressed concern that there has not been adequate study of reasonable project alternatives.
• Dale Heikhaus requested a further explanation about the purpose of the Value Engineering study and what kind of contribution it is making to the project.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 12, 2014 Regular Meeting
Director Kampe requested a modification to the minutes. Regarding the presentation that the Salinas Valley will receive water from the Peninsula and he requested that it be reflected in the minutes that he asked for clarification of what the Peninsula will receive in return.
On a motion by Director Rubio seconded by Director Pendergrass, and carried by the following vote, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority approved the minutes of June 12, 2014 as amended by Director Kampe’s request:
AYES: 6 DIRECTORS: Burnett, Edelen, Kampe, Pendergrass, Rubio, Della Sala NOES: 0 DIRECTORS: None ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None AGENDA ITEMS
2. Receive Status Report of the Final Negotiations on the Ground Water Replenishment Project Source Water Agreements
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Mike McCullough from MRWPCA presented an update report regarding the Pure Water Monterey Ground Water Replenishment project. He spoke to current testing results, and continued coordination with the CPUC EIR team. He reported the Source water negotiations have been ongoing but referred the Board to Dennis Allion, Chair of the Board on the MPWPCA, Mayor Rubio and Dave Stoldt for specific details. .
Mr. Allion spoke to ongoing discussions and negotiations regarding source water agreements, including creative and alternative sources of waters that are should provide adequate water at affordable rates for the CSIP program. He reported that progress is being made but concerns continue regarding securing enough water for everyone. He closed by affirming the project is still on schedule for January 2017 implementation.
President Della Sala invited public comment on the time.
David Lifland expressed concern about data published regarding the withdrawal of water from the aquifer when it is below sea level. Nelson Vega spoke against the report of progress being made on the source water agreements and requested the consideration of building the larger desalination facility. Tom Rowley encouraged keeping focused on the cost to the rate payer.
Director Rubio, as a participant to the negotiations reported that everyone has worked very hard and he acknowledged Gary Peterson, Dennis Allion, Dave Stodlt and Keith Israel for all their hard work. The report was received and comment was taken.
3. Receive Preliminary Cost Comparison Between the Ground Water Replenishment Project and the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Desal Project Dave Stoldt, General Manager from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District provided a presentation regarding a cost analysis of comparing the small, the large desalination facility with the small and large facility plus GWR. He reported that as revealed during the VE presentation there are still a number of aspects that will affect the final cost of water and that the projects are not yet at a point where a cost comparison can be accurately done. He spoke to the cost assumptions, the current estimates of GWR, including treatment, conveyance, injection and recovery. Mr. Stoldt agreed to report back in a few months with more accurate, update information. Mr. Stoldt answered questions from the Directors.
Vice President Burnett, speaking to the upcoming CPUC testimony, questioned how the Authority can accurately provide testimony regarding endorsement of the project if there is not enough information to judge cost effectiveness. Mr. Stoldt indicated that by the end of August the sources water agreements should be completed and the issues of risk protection and quantity should be worked though to be able to provide sufficient cost information.
President Della Sala invited public comment on the item.
Tom Rowley expressed frustration that the source water is still undetermined for all projects and that this will impact the decision from the Coastal Commission. Nelson Vega spoke to the income disparity of Salinas residents versus the peninsula residents and urged the negotiators to find a cost effective solution for all. Jan Schriner expressed concern regarding the water that is intended to be used for the test wells. George Riley requested that the Authority re-evaluate the different projects, now that the schedule has slipped according to the criteria established from the SPI report. Mr. Warburton encouraged the Authority to being to talk about rational sharing of publicly owned water.
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The report was received.
4. Election of Officers for Fiscal Year 2014-15 Clerk Milton noted that this is a business item and a requirement to elect officers annually.
Director Pendergrass expressed concern that the TAC operate without a Director to unbiasdly lead discussions and provide information. President Della Sala reminded the Authority that the By-Laws were amended to allow maximum flexibility. He then declared that since he will not be seeking reelection for his Mayoral position in Monterey, he does not request to be president again. He nominated Director Burnett to succeed him as President of the Authority. The nomination was seconded by Director Pendergrass. Mr. Pendergrass spoke in support of the efforts of President Della Sala during meetings for his facilitation and expressed appreciation. The Board concurred. President Della Sala invited public comment on the item.
• Nelson Vega thanked President Della Sala for his efforts and spoke in support of the nomination for Director Burnett. He disagreed that there was ever a conflict while Director Burnett was the TAC Chair. He recommended that Mr. Rubio be the Vice President due to his largest stake in the game as Mayor of Seaside.
On a motion by President Della Sala and seconded by Director Pendergrass and carried unanimously, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority elected Director Burnett as President for Fiscal Year 2014-15: Director Pendergrass nominated Director Rubio as Vice Chair but motion fails for lack of a second. Director Edelen questioned the incoming President as to his preference for a Vice Chair to which President-Elect Burnett spoke to the work done by Director Kampe with regards to finding a water solution. Mayor Rubio indicated that he will represent all Citizens fairly on all boards that he sits on.
President Della Sala invited public comment on the item.
• Tom Rowley encouraged all Directors, regardless of position to work toward finding a solution.
• Nelson Vega requested the Directors to recognize the votes that Director Rubio represents and that the citizens of Seaside may take a great offense that their Mayor was not elected.
On a motion by Director Edelen, seconded by Director Burnett, and carried by the following vote, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority elected Director Kampe as Vice President of the Authority for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
AYES: 4 DIRECTORS: Burnett, Edelen, Kampe, Della Sala NOES: 2 DIRECTORS: Rubio, Pendergrass ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None ABSTAIN: 0 DIRECTORS: None RECUSED: 0 DIRECTORS: None
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Public Comment was invited for the Treasurer and Secretary positions and there were no requests to speak. On a motion by Director Kampe seconded by Director Edelen and carried unanimously, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority elected Director Kampe as Treasurer for Fiscal Year 2014-15: On a motion by President Della Sala, seconded by Director Edelen and carried unanimously, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Elected Director Pendergrass as Secretary for Fiscal Year 2014-15:
5. Receive Report on Status of Mitigated Negative Declaration for the City of Marina Test Wells and the Approval Process for the City of Marina and the California Coastal Commission Coastal Development Permits Executive Director Cullem reported that since the City of Marina rejected the test well permit application it will be appealed to the City Council. There will be two opportunities to present to the City Council and if not passed would appeal to the Coastal commission. Rich Svinland from Cal Am presented a schedule of the critical path items for the MPWSP and indicated that as decisions happen, the schedule will be updated and re-charted and is in response to the Authority’s request to keep updated on the project.
President Della Sala invited public comment on the item.
Tom Rowley spoke to previous experience with the Coastal Commission and urged both Cal Am and the Authority to attempt to be agendized by the CCC earlier rather than later. Nelson Vega, Michael Warburton both spoke in support of Mr. Rowley's comments. Jan Schriner encouraged the Authority to view the City of Marina as a community to be reasoned with and not as a tool. The report was received.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 PM
ATTEST: Lesley Milton, Authority Clerk Chuck Della Sala, President
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Agenda Report
Date: August 14, 2014
Item No: 3.
№06/12
FROM: Authority Clerk Milton SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Approving the Revised Member Allocation (%)
Distributions to Include the County of Monterey and Downward Revisions to the Annual Member Contributions for Fiscal Year 2014-15
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Authority adopt the attached resolution revising the member contribution percentages to include the County of Monterey and revise the Fiscal Year 2014-15 contributions. DISCUSSION: When the Authority was initially formed, member contributions were based upon the percentage of cal am rate payers affected by the Cease and Desist delineated by member agency. The County of Monterey has never formally been seated as a member, therefore the member contribution percentages do not include their 34% of the rate payers. However, through the participation of the County of Monterey as a member of the Governance Committee and the fact that the Authority has continued to work to provide a water supply for all rate payers, the Authority has requested that the County of Monterey contribute their 34% fair share annual member contribution.
The Authority has submitted requests for membership funding for Fiscal years, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15. The County of Monterey has paid for fair share contribution for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 and a fair-share contribution request for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 have been made. Staff attended the Budget Committee meeting on June 10, 2014 to answer questions about the current and next fiscal year fair-share contribution requests and subsequently the contribution for Fiscal year 2014-15 has been included within the County of Monterey budget and staff is confident that it can be incorporated into our budgeted membership fees for FY 14-15.
Therefore, Staff is recommending that the Authority adopt the attached resolution approving the revised member contribution percentages based on the inclusion of Monterey County, representing 34% of Cal Am rate payers, including revised member contribution percentages for FY 2014-15. The resolution adjusts the other members accordingly splitting the budget according to those percentages. EXHIBITS: A- Draft Resolution Including Proposed Member City Distribution Percentages for FY 2014-15
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RESOLUTION NO.14- XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
APPROVING REVISED MEMBER ALLOCATION (%) DISTRIBUTIONS TO INCLUDE
MONTEREY COUNTY AND REVISED MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
WHEREAS, the member contribution distribution was based upon the percentage of Cal
Am ratepayers per member jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the County of Monterey represents 34% of the ratepayers to be effected by
the Cease and Desist Order (CDO); and WHEREAS, the County of Monterey, is representing those ratepayers by being a
member of the Governance Committee; and WHEREAS, the anticipated cost of carrying out the direction of the Authority has been
approved at $458,680; and WHEREAS, the Authority Directors approved the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2014-
15 on May 8, 2014 at a regular meeting; and
WHEREAS the allocated percentages based on water usage and agreed upon within the Joint Powers Agreement and listed as Exhibit 1; and
WHEREAS the allocated percentages need to be revised to include the County of
Monterey’s 34% of ratepayers as outlined in Exhibit 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Authority adopts this resolution
amending the member contribution jurisdictions to include the County of Monterey; and BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Authority adopts the amended annual member
contributions for Fiscal Year 2014-15 as outlined in Exhibit 1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY at a regular meeting this ____ day of ______, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: DIRECTORS: NOES: DIRECTORS: ABSENT: DIRECTORS: ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Chuck Della Sala, President
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Lesley E. Milton, Authority Clerk
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Member City
Approved % DistributionW/Out MoCo
Proposed % RedistributionW/MoCo
Monterey County 0% 34%Carmel By the Sea 9.30% 6.14%Sand City 1.30% 0.86%City of Pacific Grove 18.80% 12.40%City of Seaside 22.00% 14.50%City of Monterey 46.50% 30.70%City of Del Rey Oaks 2.10% 1.40%Total Income 100.00% 100.00%
PROPOSED
Member City
Proposed % DistributionW/MoCo
REVISEDContributions AnticipatedFY 2014-15
Carmel By the Sea 6.14% $28,163Sand City 0.86% $3,945City of Pacific Grove 12.40% $56,876City of Seaside 14.50% $66,509City of Monterey 30.70% $140,815City of Del Rey Oaks 1.40% $6,422County of Monterey 34.00% $155,951Total Income 100.00% $458,680
Distribution Percentages
Member Contributions - w/MoCo
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Agenda Report
Date: August 14, 2014
Item No: 4.
FROM: Authority Clerk Milton
SUBJECT: Approval of Checks from May to July 2014 and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Final Budget Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2013-14
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Authority approve and file the accounts payable payments made during the period of June 12, 2014 through August 14, 2014 with total payments for the above referenced period of $17,835.82. It is also recommended that the Authority adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget to reflect actual expenditures and authorizing the remaining unspent funds to remain in fund balance for use during Fiscal year 2014-15.
DISCUSSION:
Approval of Checks:
At its meeting on September 12, 2013, the Authority Board approved a staff recommendation to provide the Directors a listing of general checks issued since the last report so that it can inspect and confirm these checks. Each invoiced expense has been reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and Finance personnel prior to payment to insure that it conforms to the approved budget.
The following checks are hereby submitted to the Authority for inspection and confirmation.
• $ 412.50 to Access Monterey Peninsula for Video Production Services
• $ 1,558.33 to Environmental Relations for Public Outreach Services
• $ 5,497.75 to Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber and Schreck for Special Legal Counsel
• $ 5,000.00 to Perry and Freeman for Legal Services/Attorney of Record
• $5,367.24 to City of Monterey for Reimbursement of Executive Director Services.
The bank balance as of August 14th, 2014 is sufficient cover the above checks and the remaining fiscal years encumbrances therefore, staff is recommending approval of the above checks.
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Fiscal Year 2013-14 Revenues:
Revenues for the final balance of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget appear to be off for a few minor reasons. Due to the approval of a reimbursable contract for Value Engineering services of up to $200,000 the budget reflects the amount as income and expense, but the funds were not received nor were any expenses incurred prior to the end of the fiscal year. As previously authorized, the income and expenses will be carried over into the Fiscal year 2014-15 Budget. Also, the reimbursement from the County of Monterey for a portion of the SPI contract is still outstanding to which the Executive Director attended and presented to the Monterey County Budget Committee explaining the request for funds. The County of Monterey has requested copies of the invoice on several occasions but the payment has not materialized. It is anticipated that the funds will be received during the FY 14-15.
Expenses:
Staff and the Board remained fiscally conservative throughout the year and ended with residual balances in all of the expenditure categories. Savings were realized in multiple categories due to the reduction in the number of meetings for both the Directors as well as the TAC. Staff is requesting that any remaining funding be left in fund balance for use as necessary during the next fiscal year and may work to offset future member funding requests. A detailed report of the financial accounting will be available once the Financial Audit is completed by October 2014.
Staff is recommending that the Authority approve and file the above checks and adopt the attached resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget authorizing the remaining unspent funds to remain in fund balance for use during Fiscal year 2014-15.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Budget to Actual Report through June 30, 2014
• Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget and authorizing unspent funds to stay in Fund Balance.
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RESOLUTION NO.14- XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
APPROVING FINAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14
WHEREAS, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority (The Authority) has provided
direction for needs and services to carry out its purpose and mission, and WHEREAS, actual expenditures incurred during the FY 2013-14 budget year was less than
anticipated, revenues were higher and an adjustment of expenditures and income categories needs to be reflected appropriately in the final adopted budget; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated cost of carrying out the direction of the Authority was approved
at 650,393 and the actual cost of carrying out the direction of the Authority was 319,743.93. ;and WHEREAS, the Authority Directors approved the amended operating budget for Fiscal Year
2013-14 on May 8, 2014 at a regular meeting, as outlined in Exhibit 2; and
WHEREAS the Authority member cities have been allocated percentages based on water usage and agreed upon within the Joint Powers Agreement and listed as Exhibit 1; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Authority adopt this resolution amending
and adopting the final budget for FY 2013-14 amended on May 8, 2014; and BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Authority authorize any unspent funds to remain in fund
balance to be used for an un anticipated expenditures during the Fiscal year 2014-15.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY at a regular meeting this ____ day of ______, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: DIRECTORS: NOES: DIRECTORS: ABSENT: DIRECTORS: ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Chuck Della Sala, President
Lesley E. Milton, Authority Clerk
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11:34 AM 08/05/14 Accrual Basis
Monterey Peninsula Regional Water AuthorityBudget vs. Actual FY 2013-14
July 2013 through June 2014
Amended Budget
Approved 5/08/2014
Actual & Proposed Amended Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
47200 · Program Income
Fund Balance 7,268.00 7,268.00
47230 · Membership Dues 424,563.00 424,562.00
47250 · Reimbursement SPI Contract 18,562.00 9,281.00
47260 · Reimburesment VE Contract 200,000.00 0.00
Total 47200 · Program Income 650,393.00 441,111.00
Total Income 650,393.00 441,111.00
Expense
60900 · Administration and Clerical
60901 · Clerk of the Board 35,000.00 35,000.00
60902 · Executive Director 90,680.00 59,141.16
Total 60900 · Administration and Clerical 125,680.00 94,141.16
62100 · Legal Fees
62110 · Board Counsel 59,000.00 27,000.00
62140 · Special Counsel 186,000.00 142,184.75
Total 62100 · Legal Fees 245,000.00 169,184.75
62800 · Contract Services
60801 · Public Outreach 15,000.00 8,509.19
60806 · Contract VE 200,000.00 0.00
62802 · Audit Services 6,700.00 6,700.00
62803 · Televised Meeting 10,000.00 5,100.00
62804 · Contract Services & Studies 3,000.00 0.00
62805 · Contract SPI 35,000.00 27,843.43
Total 62800 · Contract Services 269,700.00 48,152.62
65000 · Insurance 7,000.00 6,701.88
65100 · Travel Expenses 1,000.00 828.74
68300 · Contingency 2,000.00 734.78
Total Expense 650,380.00 319,743.93
Net Income 121,367.07
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Agenda Report
Date: August 14, 2014
Item No: 5.
№06/12
FROM: Executive Director Cullem SUBJECT: Receive report, discuss, and provide direction with regards to expected
changes to the California Public Utilities Commission(CPUC) schedule for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Authority Board receive a report on changes in the CPUC schedule resulting from delays in the completion of the draft EIR (DEIR), determine if any action is required at this time, and provide direction to staff. DISCUSSION: The CPUC schedule as revised July 3, 2014 is at Exhibit A. At Exhibit B is a letter from the CPUC Energy Division dated Aug 11, 2014 advising the Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) that completion of the DEIR has been delayed. At Exhibit C is the CPUC schedule as revised August 13, 2014. Accordingly, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings scheduled in December 2014 have been delayed four months to April 2015. Our Attorney of Record recommends the Authority authorize a Board member and staff to coordinate with counsel for the Settling Parties in order to prepare a recommendation to the CPUC for an extension of the commencement date of the CPUC’s Phase II proceedings for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, namely the Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) Project. The purpose of that extension is to afford sufficient time to complete the GWR Environmental Impact Report and to complete negotiations concerning GWR source water. EXHIBITS: A-CPUC schedule as revised July 3, 2014 B-CPUC Energy Division letter dated August 11, 2014 C-CPUC schedule as revised August 13, 2014
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July 3, 2014
Schedule and Task List for MPWSP Post Settlement (REV July 3, 2014)
CPUC Calendar Dates
Task Due Date Responsible Party Notes Comments on
Settlement Agreements Due
August 30, 2013 Complete
Reply Comments on Settlement Agreements
Due
September 13, 2013 Complete
Prehearing Conference: Status of Settlement Motion (if any), of CEQA work
& other matters
September 16, 2013 Complete
Informational Hearing on Settlement Agreements
December 2-3, 2013 Complete
Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
October 2014 MPRWA Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
DEIR circulated for Comment
3rd Qtr 2014
Cal-Am to file and serve a common outline for legal and policy briefs, after consulting with
parties
15 days after issuance of DEIR
Comments on DEIR Due
45 days after issuance of DEIR
Common Outline Opening Briefs filed and
served on legal and policy issues
60 Days after Issuance of DEIR
Reply Briefs filed and served on legal and
policy issues
75 days after issuance of DEIR
FEIR published 1st Qtr 2015
Proposed Decision addressing
certification of FEIR and issuance of CPCN
1st Qtr 2015
Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
July 2014 MPRWA
Target for Commission Action on Phase I
1st Qtr 2015
Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
October 2014 MPRWA
Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
January 2015 MPRWA
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July 3, 2014
GWR
Task Due Date Responsible Party Notes File Motion for
Bifurcation of the GWR Decision
August 2013 MRWPCA Complete and Granted
Board Actions to Approve Revised
Governance Committee Agreement
October 2013 August/Sept 2013
MPWMD, MPRWA, County, & Cal-Am
Completed
Executed Agreements for GWR Source Water
and/or Declaratory Relief
June 23, 2014
MRWPCA Meet & Confer in Progress
Draft WPA Mar 2014
MPWMD & MRWPCA
Agreement on Terms of WPA
May 2014
Cal-Am, MRWPCA, &MPWMD
Perform Assessment of GWR Positive and
Negative Externalities for Any Premium
Showing
June 2014
MRWPCA & MPWMD
Storage Agreement with Seaside Basin
Watermaster
Jul 2014
MRWPCA & MPWMD
GWR Basis of Design Complete with At Least
10% Design
Jul 2014
MRWPCA
Perform Revenue Requirement Analysis
Including Any Debt Equivalency Effect
Jul 2014
MRWPCA & MPWMD
DEIR Circulated July 2014 MRWPCA GWR Financing Plan
Sufficient for SRF Funding
Aug 2014
MRWPCA & MPWMD
Dilution Water Requirements
July-October 2014 MRWPCA
Obtain Representations from DPH re Use of
Extracted GWR Water
Oct 2014
MRWPCA
Obtain Representations from RWQCB re Use of Extracted GWR Water
Oct 2014
MRWPCA
Project Approved and FEIR
October 2014 MRWPCA
All Permits for GWR Construction Obtained
???
January 2015
MRWPCA
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July 3, 2014
Source Wells
Task Due Date Responsible Party Notes Drill Exploratory
Boreholes Sept. 2013 – February
2014 Cal-Am Complete
Commence Hydrogeologic Study and Technical Report
August 2013 Cal-Am / SVWC Draft completed.
Permits for CEMEX Site Test Well
January 2014 Cal-Am NOV 2014
Drill CEMEX Site Test Well
February 2014 Cal-Am DELAYED
Results of Test Well Operation Obtained
February 2014 – February 2016
Cal-Am DELAYED
Hydrogeologic Study and Technical Report Complete and Results
Filed with CPUC
June 2015
Cal-Am DELAYED
Necessary Agreements from CEMEX for
Source Wells
Nov. 2015, or sooner Cal-Am ?
All Necessary Permits for Construction of
Source Wells Obtained
Nov. 2015, or sooner Cal-Am ?
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July 3, 2014
Securitization
Initial Revision and Redline of Legislation
Early September 2013 MPWMD Complete
Obtain Cal-Am Input on Draft Legislation
Late September 2013 MPWMD, MPRWA, & Cal-Am
Complete
Retain Necessary Additional
Financial/Legal Consultants (Charles
Atkins)
October 2013
MPWMD Complete
Revise Financial Comparison of
Securitization v. Cal-Am Financing
October 2013 MPWMD & Cal-Am In Progress
Meeting with Community/Interest Groups and Cities
October-December 2013
MPWMD & MPRWA Complete
Further Revise Legislation as
Necessary
October-November 2013
Complete
Draft Summary of Legislation
December 2013 MPWMD Complete
Introduce Legislation January 2014 Complete
Lobbying Effort February-April 2014 MPWMD, MPRWA, & Cal-Am
In Progress
Legislation Adopted
?
Passed Senate Unanimously; Referred
to Assembly; In Appropriations Committeee
Initial Draft of Motion for Financing Order
?
MPWMD
Perform Analysis to Demonstrate Annual
Customer Benefits Exceed 1.0% of Total
Annual Revenue
April 2014
?
MPWMD & Cal-Am
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July 3, 2014
Requirement
Motion for Financing Order
?
MPWMD
Obtain CPUC Financing Order
?
Order on securitization financing on satisfaction
of remaining criteria from Settlement K
Preliminary Discussions with Bond Underwriters
September-December 2014
MPWMD
Drafting of documentation for bond
requests
September 2014-April 2015
MPWMD & Cal-Am
Preliminary Discussions with Rating Agencies
February-April 2015 MPWMD
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 505 VAN NESS AVENUE
SAN 5RANCISCQ, CA 94102-3258
August 11, 2014
AL's Weatherford and Minkin, and Commissioner Peavey California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102
Re: Schedule Delays for the MPWSP DEIR
Dear ALJs Weatherford and Minkin, and Assigned Commissioner Peavey:
The CPUC Energy Division has encountered delays that we believe will make it impossible for us to meet the scheduled 3 rd quarter 2014 publication date for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Energy Division accordingly requests a four-month extension of the schedule to allow the MPWSP FIR team to complete the necessary analyses and adequately address the technical issues surrounding the project. With the extension, publication of the MPWSP Draft FIR would occur in January 2015 and certification of the Final EIR in July 2015.
In response to the State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) recommendation that the CPUC's environmental review include information and analysis to determine whether implementation of the proposed MPWSP could proceed without violating other users' groundwater rights in the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basinl, a series of 13 boreholes ranging from 250 to 350 feet below ground surface were drilled throughout the coastal area of the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin, from Marina in the south to Moss Landing in the north. These boreholes provided critical information regarding stratigraphic relationships, lithology, hydraulic conductivity, and water quality, and there appears to be agreement among the Hydrogeology Working Group 2 members regarding the investigative results of the borehole data and conceptual model of the Groundwater Basin. This reflects substantial progress towards minimizing technical disagreements amongst the parties. However, acquiring permits for the 13 boreholes and collaboration among the expert hydrogeologists has taken more time than previously allotted. As a result, the groundwater modeling results for the proposed project have been delayed and are still forthcoming.
This groundwater modeling is essential for preparation of the FIR, and is based upon the SWRCB recommendations that: (1) further investigations be performed to determine the extent of the Dune Sand Aquifer, the Salinas Valley Aquitard, and the 180-Foot Aquifer, and assess the water quality and quantity of the Dune Sand Aquifer; (2) a series of boreholes and aquifer tests be conducted to assess the underlying hydrogeology and establish
Final Review of California American Water Company's Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, July 31, 2013 2 The Hydrogeology Working Group was formed as a result of the August 2013 Large Settlement Agreement
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baseline conditions; and (3) groundwater modeling be used to predict changes in groundwater levels, groundwater flow direction, and changes in the extent and boundary of the seawater interface. The SWRCB also recommended that groundwater modeling be used to assess the cumulative effects of the MPWSP on seawater intrusion in conjunction with future operations of the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP) and the Salinas Valley Water Project (SVIP).
In addition, on June 25, 2014, the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) released a Notice of Preparation for an FIR on the proposed Salinas Valley Water Project (SVWP) Phase II. The project description of the SVWP Phase II, which seeks to capture and divert surface water from the Salinas River (consistent with MCWRA's Water Rights Application #11043) and deliver the water to the East Side and Pressure Subareas to enhance the management of water resources and combat seawater intrusion in Monterey County, is very different from the previous Phase II concept. Populating the groundwater model with the appropriate parameters to predict cumulative changes in groundwater conditions with and without future operations of the revised SVWP has further contributed to delays in the groundwater modeling.
Finally, we are also concerned that the delay in groundwater modeling could jeopardize the ability of the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) to meet their California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review schedule for the Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) project EIR, as set forth in the August 2013 Settlement Agreement. We would support a similar extension of time for the MRWPCA's GWR EIR.
While we recognize the need to complete CEQA review for this project as expeditiously as possible, we believe that in the long run, a four-month extension of the deadline for the Draft EIR would strengthen the EIR analysis and provide better information to the Commission, the parties, and the community.
Sincerely,
Andrew Barnsdale
cc: Edward Randolph, Director Meredith Sterkel, Program Manager Jason Reiger, Supervisor - CEQA Legal Peter Allen, CEQA Legal
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E-RULING UPDATING SCHEDULE
A.12-04-019 08/13/14
Energy Division Letter and Updated Schedule
On August 11, 2014, the Commission’s Energy Division informed
the assigned Commissioner and assigned Administrative Law Judges
(ALJ) that there are delays in preparing the Draft Environmental Impact
Report (DEIR) for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP).
These delays will make it impossible to meet the 3rd quarter 2014
publication date for the DEIR. Energy Division therefore requests a four-
month delay in the publication of the DEIR, and states that publication of
the DEIR would occur in January 2015, with publication of the Final EIR
anticipated in July 2015.
After consultation with the assigned Commissioner’s office, I grant
Energy Division’s request. While a delay is very regrettable, we agree that
it is unavoidable for several reasons.
First, it is important that the DEIR and FEIR comply with the State
Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) recommendation that the
Commission’s environmental review include information and analysis to
determine whether implementation of the proposed MPWSP can proceed
without violating other users’ groundwater rights. As set forth in the
Energy Division letter, acquiring the permits for the 13 boreholes, which
provide critical information regarding stratigraphic relationships,
hydraulic conductivity, and water quality, took longer than anticipated. In
addition, there appears to be agreement among members of the
Hydrogeology Working Group regarding the results of the borehole data
and the conceptual model of the groundwater basin. Such collaboration is
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encouraging, but has required additional time. Hence, the groundwater
modeling results for the proposed project have been significantly delayed.
Second, additional time is needed to assess cumulative effects of the
MPWSP on seawater intrusion in conjunction with future operations of the
Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP) and the Salinas Valley Water
Project (SVWP). On June 25, 2014, the Monterey County Water Resources
Agency released a Notice of Preparation for an EIR on the SVWP, Phase II.
This project seeks to capture and divert surface water from the Salinas
River to enhance the management of water resources and combat seawater
intrusion in Monterey County. Because this project description is quite
different from that anticipated in the previous Phase II concept, additional
time is required to update the groundwater modeling to address this
foreseeable project.
Third, Energy Division is concerned that the delay in groundwater
modeling could adversely impact the ability of the Monterey Regional
Water Pollution Control Agency to meet their schedule for the
Groundwater Replenishment Project EIR. This project was described most
recently in the proposed Comprehensive Settlement Agreement, dated
July 31, 2013.
Given all of these factors, it is reasonable to grant Energy Division’s
requested delay for publication of the DEIR and FEIR. The updated
schedule is set forth below. Energy Division’s letter is attached.
CPCN Track CEQA Track
No later than January 30, 2015
DEIR circulated for comment
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15 days after issuance of DEIR (no later than February 17, 2015)
Cal-Am to file and serve a common outline for legal and policy briefs, after consultation with parties
45 days after issuance of DEIR (no later than March 16, 2015)
Comments on DEIR due
60 days after issuance of DEIR (no later than April 1, 2015)
Common Outline Opening Briefs filed and served on legal and policy issues
75 days after issuance of DEIR (no later than April 16, 2015)
Reply Briefs filed and served on legal and policy issues
July 2015 Phase 1 of the Proceeding submitted with the publication of the FEIR
July, 2015 (no later than July 30, 2015)
FEIR published
3rd Quarter 2015 Phase 1 Proposed Decision addressing certification of FEIR and issuance of CPCN
3rd Quarter 2015 Target for Commission Action on Phase 1 PD
Comments on Phase 2 Schedule
Given the anticipated delay in the environmental review of the
Groundwater Replenishment Project, it appears that the anticipated
schedule for Phase 2 of this proceeding should be modified. Parties should
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comment on whether the schedule for Phase 2 of this proceeding should be
revised and provide a proposed schedule. The current schedule was set
forth in the Assigned Commissioner’s Scoping Memo dated September 25,
2013, and is set forth below. Comments shall be filed and served on
September 15, 2014. No reply comments are necessary.
December 2014 Phase 2 (GWR decision phase) commences with testimony of interested parties
January 2015 Settlement discussions
January 2015 Concurrent Rebuttal Testimony
February 2015 Evidentiary Hearings
March 2015 Briefing
June 2015 Target for Phase 2 Proposed Decision
July 2015 Target for Commission action on Phase 2 Decision
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Agenda Report
Date: August 14, 2014
Item No: 6.
№06/12
FROM: Executive Director Cullem SUBJECT: Receive report, discuss, and provide direction with regards to the current
status of the source water negotiations for the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) Ground Water Replenishment (GWR) Project.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Authority Board receive a report on the current status of negotiations on source water for the MRWPCA Pure Water Monterey (PWM) / Ground Water Replenishment (GWR )project, determine if any action is required at this time, and provide direction to staff. DISCUSSION: The latest GWR schedule as revised June 12, 2014 by the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) is attached. A MOU for GWR source water was to have been completed by June 30, 2014. On July 10th, the Water Authority Board extended the deadline to July 31 to allow more time for negotiations between the MRWPCA and Salinas Valley agricultural representatives. Unfortunately, as of August 8th, an MOU on source water has not been reached. As shown on the attached schedule, the completion date of the draft water purchase agreement (WPA) is critical, and is dependent on the MOU. The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) will need enough time to complete follow-on studies required by the settlement agreements prior to the CPUC hearings. Although the deadline for the draft WPA is currently August 2014, as discussed in an earlier agenda item the CPUC hearing scheduled for December 2014 is now delayed to April 2015 as a result of problems by the CPUC consultant in completing the EIR. Dave Stoldt, General Manager of the MPWMD, will present the latest information on that subject at today's meeting. Depending on information provided, some of the options available to the Water Authority include:
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1. Determine that GWR will not be available in time for inclusion in the Peninsula supply portfolio and decide in favor of the 9.6 mgd desal facility.
2. Agendize a decision on removal or retention of GWR for the September 11 meeting, or at a special meeting to be announced.
3. Authorize an extension of the deadlines for the GWR MOU and WPA given that the December 2014 CPUC hearing has been delayed to April 2015.
4. Request the source water issue go to arbitration immediately as is permitted by current agreements.
5. Take no action. EXHIBIT: A-GWR schedule as revised on June12, 2014
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Quarterly Check-in Call
October 2014
MPRWA Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
with Settling Parties DEIR circulated for
Qtr 2014 Comment
Cal-Am to file and serve a common outline for legal and policy briefs, after consulting with
parties
15 days after issuance of DEIR
Task Due Date Responsible Part Notes Comments on August 30, 2013 Complete
Settlement Agreements Due
Reply Comments on Settlement Agreements
Due Prehearing
Conference: Status of Settlement Motion (if any), of CEQA work
& other matters
September 13, 2013
September 16, 2013
Complete
Complete
Informational Hearing December 2-3, 2013 Complete on Settlement Agreements
Comments on DEIR Due
Common Outline Opening Briefs filed and
served on legal and policy issues
45 days after issuance of DEIR
60 Days after Issuance of DEIR
Reply Briefs filed and 75 days after issuance served on legal and of DEIR
policy issues FEIR published 1 - Qtr 2015
Proposed Decision addressing
certification of FEIR and issuance of CPCN
Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
Target for Commission Action on Phase I
Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
Quarterly Check-in Call with Settling Parties
Qtr 2015
July 2014 MPRWA
1- Qtr 2015
October 2014 MPRWA
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Agenda Report
Date: August 14, 2014
Item No: 7.
№06/12
FROM: Executive Director Cullem SUBJECT: Receive report, discuss, and vote on staff proposal to add the General
Manager, or District Engineer, of the Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) as a member of the Authority Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and to add a MCWD hydrologist to the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP) Hydrogeologic Working Group.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Water Authority invite Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) participation on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and consider if it should make a recommendation to the settling parties to add a MCWD hydrologist to the test slant well Hydrogeologic Working Group (HWG). DISCUSSION: During January and July 2014, the City of Marina has been heavily involved in the permitting of the bore hole construction and in consideration of a mitigated negative declaration (MND) and coastal development permit (DP) for Cal Am's test slant well at the CEMEX site. During public hearings, the Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) raised a number of concerns that suggest a lack of communication between MCWD and Cal Am, and with the Water Authority as well. This situation has not only delayed progress on the desal plant approval and construction, but has raised serious concerns on the part of the MCWD and City of Marina that its water needs may be placed at risk as a result of the desal plant slant wells. To initiate a dialog on these issues, several informal MCWD/MPRWA management level meetings were held during the week of August 4. Amongst other things, it was concluded that participation by MCWD representatives on the TAC, and possibly on the HWG, would provide early MCWD input on technical issues related to the Desal facility and the slant wells, facilitate MCWD environmental review of the MPWSP EIR, insure the concerns of Marina residents get timely consideration, and improve communication between and amongst MCWD, Cal Am, and the Water Authority. It should be noted that the TAC already has a member from the agricultural community to articulate ag interests prior to Water Authority decisions and deliberations. Thus, the Executive Director recommends the Authority extend an invitation to the MCWD District Engineer (Interim General Manager) to join the TAC for the same purpose.
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Agenda Report
Date: August 14, 2014
Item No: 8.
№06/12
FROM: Executive Director Cullem SUBJECT: Receive report, discuss, and provide direction on the Value Engineering
(VE) Final Report for the Cal Am Desal facility, authorize forwarding of the VE report to the Governance Committee for its action, and authorize payment to the consultant (VMS) from funding provided by Cal Am, not to-exceed the contract price of $109,035.70
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority receive a report on the Final Value Engineering ( VE) Study of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP), make recommendations, forward the report to the Governance Committee for its action, and authorize contract closure and payment to the consultant (VMS).
DISCUSSION:
The draft preliminary Value Engineering (VE) Study for 30% design of the desal facility was briefed to a joint meeting of the Governance Committee and the MPRWA at a special meeting on July 10 and to the TAC on Aug 4. The Final report is now complete and the full text is available on the Water Authority web site http://www.mprwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MPWSP-Final-VE-Report.pdf and on the Cal Am MPWSP project web site www.watersupplyproject.org .
It should be noted that the VE study focuses on value improvements, in particular potential cost savings. Requirements mandated by the settlement agreements, as well as directions from the Governance Committee on environmental and aesthetic issues, should still be incorporated into the design.
Following review and comment by the MPRWA, the Final Report will be forwarded to the Governance Committee for action in accordance with the Governance Agreement.
BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS:
The Water Authority awarded the VE contract on behalf of the Governance Committee to VMS on June 12, 2014 at a price not-to-exceed $109,35.70. It also approved a contingency of not-to-exceed $11,000.00. The contract was fully paid for by Cal Am. The contract work is now complete and it has not been necessary to utilize the
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contingency funds. Thus, the contractor can be paid and the contract closed. Any unused funds remaining in the deposit account will be returned to Cal Am.
EXHIBITS:
A-Executive Summary of the VE Study
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Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project – Desalination Plant Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FINAL REPORT
A Value Engineering (VE) study, sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority and facilitated by Value Management Strategies, Inc., was conducted for the Desalination Plant portion of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project. The study was conducted at the offices of California American Water in Monterey, California July 7 through 11, 2014. This Executive Summary provides an overview of the subject project, summary results of the VE team’s analysis, and the alternatives developed by the VE team.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Led by California American Water Company (CAW), the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP) is a complex, multi‐component program that is necessary to replace a large percentage of the local drinking water supply that currently originates from the Carmel River. State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Order 95‐10 requires CAW to reduce diversions from the Carmel River by approximately 70% no later than December 31, 2016.
In order to meet the cutback requirements and provide adequate water to the Monterey Peninsula communities, CAW plans include three projects to address this regional water crisis:
Desalination of seawater from wells drawing water from Monterey Bay
Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) with advanced treatment of wastewater by the MontereyRegional Water Pollution Control Authority Plant
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
This VE study focused solely on the desalination plant portion of the water supply project.
Treatment at the desalination plant will consist of oxidation with sodium hypochlorite, granular media filtration, dechlorination, pH adjustment with sulfuric acid, cartridge filtration, a first pass of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO), a partial second pass of brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO), disinfection with ultraviolet light, post‐stabilization treatment with carbon dioxide and hydrated lime, pH adjustment with sodium hydroxide, addition of an orthophosphate corrosion inhibitor and post‐chlorination with sodium hypochlorite.
CDM Smith was selected as the consultant for the desalination plant design‐build project. Their work will include the design, construction and commissioning of the proposed seawater desalination plant. The planned facilities include the treatment plant, treated water storage and pumping, and concentrate storage and disposal facilities.
Construction costs for all elements of the desalination plant are currently estimated at $74,029,943.
PROJECT PURPOSE AND NEED
The primary purpose of the overall MPWSP is to replace existing water supplies that have been constrained by legal decisions affecting the Carmel River and Seaside Groundwater Basin water
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Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project – Desalination Plant Executive Summary
resources. The purpose of the desalination plant portion of the MPWSP is to treat the water supplied by the seawater intake wells sufficient to meet the applicable water quality standards.
VE STUDY BASIS
The VE study was based on the 30% Design Submittal documents prepared by the project’s design‐build contractor, CDM Smith, dated June, 2014.
VE STUDY OBJECTIVES
The VE team was tasked with exploring ideas to improve project value by:
Reducing project cost without sacrificing functionality
Identifying opportunities to improve the desalination plant’s operations and reliability
Identifying recommendations for reducing long‐term operational costs
Improving the overall maintainability of the facility
EVALUATION OF BASELINE CONCEPT
The first day of the VE study included meetings with CDM Smith and other project stakeholder representatives. During the VE team’s analysis of the baseline concept, a number of analytical tools and techniques were used to develop a thorough understanding of the functional requirements of the project and how well the baseline concept was performing the functions. A major component of this analysis was the use of Value Metrics, which seeks to assess the elements of cost, performance, time, and risk as they relate to project value. These elements required a deeper level of analysis, the results of which are detailed in the Project Analysis section of this report. The key performance attributes identified for the project are listed in the table on the right, “Performance Attributes.”
Below is a summary of the major observations and conclusions identified during the VE team’s initial analysis of the baseline concept which led the VE team to identify the alternatives resulting from this study and presented herein.
Buildings are located on the area of the site most prone to settlement during a seismic event.The project is assuming deep dynamic soil compaction to address collapsible soils.
UV treatment appears to be included to address temporary uncertainty regarding treatmentprocess and concerns with obtaining sufficient log removal for pathogen removal.
The current design includes direct feed from intakes to pressure filters which could result insand and deposits clogging the system.
The baseline concept assumes a portion of the intake water must be returned after treatmentto agriculture properties.
Performance Attributes
Maintainability
Plant Operations
Future Flexibility
Environmental Impacts
Sustainability
Aesthetics
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Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project – Desalination Plant Executive Summary
The project will use granular pressure filters for pre‐treatment of seawater prior to the ROmembranes to remove iron and manganese.
The current design is providing storage tanks for filtered water in order to maintain constantpump head through the RO process.
The project assumes a brine disposal basin will be necessary when wastewater treatmentplant (WWTP) discharge outfall is not available.
The desalination plant may have an issue removing large equipment for maintenance relativeto access and equipment transport.
The current design shows pumps in chemical storage sumps. It is not fully understood wherethe pumps discharge.
The project is currently planning for rigorous acceptance test procedures and requirements.
The installation of pre‐engineered metal buildings will require treatment to prevent corrosionand will require maintenance over the life of the facility.
The current process design is recapturing 45% of the first pass treatment water and 90% ofthe second pass treatment water (average of 43% total recovery for the plant).
Additionally, sustainability evaluations were conducted to assess the baseline concept against the sustainability requirements of both the U.S. Green Building Council (LEED) and the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (Envision). The resulting sustainability assessment is included in the Project Analysis section of this report.
RISK ANALYSIS
A qualitative risk analysis was performed in conjunction with the VE study to identify risks related to project cost, time (schedule), and ability to perform its required functions. The VE team also discussed and identified possible risk mitigation strategies in an effort to reduce the overall risk profile of the project. Risk Registers were developed for the project and are provided in the Project Analysis section of this report. These Risk Registers provide all of the information for each risk including descriptions, probabilities, impacts and potential risk response strategies.
The following are the key lessons learned identified as a result of the risk analysis exercise:
There is currently no raw water quality data available. Water quality may impact theassumptions relative to the plant’s treatment processes and capacities.
Plant capacity requirements are dependent on the implementation and success of thegroundwater replenishment project which is currently being developed.
Approval of the environmental documents and regulatory permits may require revisions tothe project design.
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Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project – Desalination Plant Executive Summary
A majority of the risks identified are being actively monitored and managed by the project design team and project management teams. Key risk mitigation strategies identified by the VE team included membrane pretreatment to mitigate the risk associated with unknown source water quality, and revising the construction schedule to allow the respective features time to be revised when information becomes available.
VE STUDY RESULTS
The VE team identified 33 VE Alternatives and 13 Design Comments to support overall project value. The VE Alternatives are organized by the primary topic or project aspect to which they refer:
Building Design and Site Alternatives
Water Treatment Equipment and Equipment Layout Alternatives
Maintainability Alternatives
Risk Mitigation and Schedule Alternatives
Treatment Process Alternatives
Of these alternatives, 16 were selected and recommended by the VE team as a cumulatively‐implementable alternative strategy focused on enhancing overall value potential for the project. The alternatives have been summarized in the following section of this report. The total net potential cost savings of the VE Strategy is approximately $9 million in initial cost savings and $23 million in life‐cycle cost savings. It should be noted that a number of these alternatives would increase the initial project costs; however, they in turn provide benefits to project performance or in the reduction of maintenance and energy usage.
To evaluate the performance of the VE Strategy, the VE team considered the combined effect of all VE alternatives. The total performance scores reflect the performance rating for each attribute multiplied by its overall priority (weight) expressed using a ratio scale. The following chart compares the total performance scores for the baseline concept and the “Enhanced Value” VE Strategy.
Comparison of Performance
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The table below summarizes the savings associated with the Enhanced Value Strategy. The performance scores were divided by the total cost scores for the strategy to derive a value index. The value index for the VE Strategy was then compared against the value index of the baseline concept and the difference is expressed as a percent change.
Summary of VE Strategy
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Enhanced Value Combination $9,161,000 $23,204,000 +13 % +29 %
The Comparison of Value chart below summarizes the total impact to project value resulting from the VE Study. The blue bars represent total project performance and the green bars represent total cost. Details and additional analysis of the baseline concept and VE Strategy performance ratings are included in the Project Analysis section of this report.
Comparison of Value – Baseline Concept and VE Strategy
VE ALTERNATIVE IMPLEMENTATION
VE studies are working sessions with the purpose of identifying and developing alternative approaches to a given project, then presenting them to all project stakeholders for consideration. During the VE Study, a Special Joint Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project Governance Committee and Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority was held to present and discuss the preliminary results of the VE Study. The meeting was open to the public and attendees had the opportunity to question and comment on the VE study results.
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Detailed feasibility assessment, determination of the VE alternatives’ implementation, and final design development will be made following submittal of this Final VE Study Report.
VE TEAM
Participants on the VE team included independent technical experts from HDR Engineering, Inc. and Water Globe representing Architecture, Plant Operations/Maintenance, Sustainability (LEED and Envision), Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls, and Water Treatment Processes. Representatives from California American Water also participated to provide insight into their Plant Operations and Maintenance procedures as well as their engineering standards and requirements for the project. The public interests were represented by Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority and Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. A full list of participants in the VE study is included following the Value Engineering Process section of this report.
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Agenda Report
Date: August 14, 2014
Item No: 9.
№06/12
FROM: Executive Director Cullem SUBJECT: Receive report, discuss, and provide direction on the power purchase
agreement between Cal Am and the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Water Authority Board receive a report on the status of negotiations between Cal Am and the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) for renewable electrical power for the Desalination (Desal) facility. DISCUSSION: With support from the Water Authority, Cal Am and the staff of the MRWMD have diligently worked on a term sheet and power purchase agreement to allow Cal Am to acquire between 3.5 and 4.5 megawatts of renewable electrical power for the Desal facility from the landfill. An electrical power study, funded by Cal Am, determined how best to provide power "over the fence" and what equipment would be required. The power purchase agreement that the MRWMD currently has with PG&E expires his fall, and the District needs to obtain new customers for that power now. Unfortunately, the current schedule for a CPCN decision by the CPUC prevents Cal Am from entering into a purchase agreement at this time. However, an agreement was reached by which MRWMD will seek short-term (3-5 year) customers for its power allowing Cal Am to be considered as a longer term customer in the 2017-2019 time frame. That will provide sufficient time for the Desal permitting process to be completed, the CPCN issued, and for construction to advance far enough along for Cal Am to be able to enter into a power purchase agreement and actually utilize the renewable power. The attached staff report to the MRWMD board seeking approval to advertise for power sales provides a good summary of the situation. EXHIBIT: A-MRWMD Staff Report on RFP for Renewable Power dated July 11, 2014
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neral Manager
Memorandum
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Reviewed by: July 11, 2014
General Manager
Assistant General Manager
Issuance of a Request for Proposals for the Sale of Renewable Power
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals for the sale of 8.2 megawatts of Renewable Power generated from the Landfill Gas to Energy Facility.
BACKGROUND
The District presently produces bundled renewable electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) from the 5- megawatt (MW) Landfill Gas (LFG) Power Plant located on site in Marina, CA. The current Power Sales Agreement (PSA) for this is set to expire on February 28, 2015. In a parallel effort, the District is the process of obtaining a new interconnection agreement with local utility PG&E for the ability to produce an additional up to 3.2 MWs of LFG power in subsequent years. This would bring the District's total LFG power production up to 8.2 MWs in future years. In order to finalize this new interconnection agreement, the District must make a decision regarding anticipated power sale strategy for this new generation by September 2014.
DISCUSSION
District consultant Brennen Jensen has been working with staff to explore options for sale of the District's renewable power produced from LFG, to include the existing 5 MWs (minus what the District uses on-site) plus an additional 3.2 MW of new power to be produced from LFG. The District's current PSA (for 5 MWs) expires early in 2015. The additional 3.2 MWs is anticipated to be phased in over time in two subsequent phases, based on actual availability of LFG following the full installation of the permanent flare already underway. The first phase anticipates the installation of 1.6 MWs within 18-24 months. The second phase anticipates an additional 1.6 MW within five years. At this time, the District is exploring options for a multi-year agreement for the sale of this power, associated Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), and associated green attributes as summarized below:
1. Marina LFG Facility (Up to 5 MWs, available beginning March 1, 2015) o Bundled Renewable Electricity and Renewable Energy Credits (Bucket 1) o Associated Green Attributes
2. Marina LFG Facility (Additional up to 3.2 MWs; installed in two phases, planned availability beginning in 2016) o Bundled Renewable Electricity and Renewable Energy Credits (Bucket 1) o Associated Green Attributes
14201 DEL MONTE BLVD k BOX 1670 MARINA, CA 93933-1670 831/384-5313, FAX 831/384-3567 * www.mrwmd.org PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER USING SOY-BASED INK
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One of the options for selling the District's power in the future, is to sell 5 MWs (more or less) "over the fence" to the proposed CalAm Desalination Plant. On June 23', staff met with CalAm representative Ian Crooks, and with Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Executive Director Jim Cullem to allow each to provide a status update. CalAm has continued interest to purchase the District's renewable power. Mr. Crooks reported that their draft EIR will be released in August 2014, and final EIR approval is anticipated for February 2015. CalAm would consider discussing a PPA in November or so of 2014 and could possibly finalize a PPA by March 2015, if there are no delays in the EIR approval process. CalAm would not be prepared to accept power from the District for at least three to five years, or more. This timing does not integrate well with the District's need to respond to ongoing PG&E requirements to add additional generating capacity and to replace the soon to expire PPA. The CalAm representative has indicated that CalAm is supportive of this approach by the District and they plan to attend the Board meeting to voice that support.
Issuance of a RFP for the sale of 8.2 MWs of renewable power generated from the LFG to Energy Facility will help to ascertain what opportunities are currently present within the marketplace for the existing and anticipated LFG to energy power production, following the expiration of the current PSA.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to this request. Following the completion of the RFP process, staff will recommend actions based on the responses provided. The RFP does not commit the District to entering into any agreement with any responding party.
STRATEGIC PLAN
This item is in line with the Renewable Energy Production Policy within the strategic plan.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Board authorize the issuance of a RFP for the sale of 8.2 MWs of renewable power generated from the LFG to Energy Facility. Proposals will be due on August 15, 2014 and a staff report and recommendation is anticipated for the August or September Board meeting.
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LFG PSA REP DRAFT
Monterey Regional Waste Management District
Request for Proposals for the Purchase of Renewable Electricity, Renewable Energy Credits and Related Green Attributes at
Monterey Regional Waste Management District (Marina, CA)
BACKGROUND
The Monterey Regional Waste Management District (District) is an award -winning 62-year-old Special District and Joint Powers Authority (JPA), covering 853 square miles, representing eight member agencies and comprising seventeen communities on the Monterey Peninsula from Moss Landing to Big Sur. The District provides services to populations across the four counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Santa Clara. The District's mission is to provide the highest quality, cost-efficient, integrated waste management services to the greater Monterey Peninsula, while preserving the environment and protecting the public health through the reduction, reuse, recycling, and safe disposal of the region's waste stream. The award winning agency has adopted and implemented a multitude of innovative and integrated programs and policies over its extensive history, resulting in such prestigious recognitions as:
A Best Solid Waste System in North America by Solid Waste Association of North America (SVVANA), 1998 Gold Excellence Award for Landfill Gas Utilization by SWANA, 2007
A pioneer in Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Energy, the District established one of the first such plants in the nation in 1983. For over 30 years, the District has practiced continued innovation in LFG capture and beneficial utilization. The District currently generates 5MW of LFG renewable energy, and is in the process of expanding the current plant to increase generation an additional 3.2 MW over the next several years. The District further has a long-standing Renewable Energy Production Policy as a core objective within their current strategic plan. As part of this continued commitment, the District also launched the first in California dry fermentation anaerobic digester (AD) in 2013, using SmartFerm technology to convert food scrap organics into Renewable Energy and high-quality soil amendment.
The District presently produces bundled renewable electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) from the 5MW LFG Power Plant located on site in Marina, CA. The current Power Sales Agreement for this set to expire on February 28, 2015. The District is exploring options for a multi-year agreement for the sale of the following products:
1. Marina LFG Facility (Up to 5MW, available beginning March 1, 2015) o Bundled Renewable Electricity and Renewable Energy Credits (Bucket 1) o Associated Green Attributes
Marina LFG Facility (Additional up to 3.2MW; installed in two phases, planned availability beginning in 2016
o Bundled Renewable Electricity and Renewable Energy Credits (Bucket 1) o Associated Green Attributes
The District is seeking Proposals for the purchase of any or all of these products for any duration of time. Interested parties should express their interest including additional buyer requirements in their response.
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Responses that include creative options to maximize District revenue will also be considered. Reponses to this Request for Proposals shall be used as the basis to enter into negotiations with selected respondents.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Supply Available:
Term of Agreement:
Product Available:
RFP Release Date
Proposals Due
Complete Proposal Review, Select Best Candidate(s), Begin Interviews and/or Negotiations
Finalize Agreement(s) for Renewable Power Sales with selected Candidate(s)
New PSA brought before MRWMD Board for final approval Jan 2015
Existing PSA Expires
New PSA Effective Date
LFG Renewable Energy
Monterey Regional Waste Management District
Reliable supplier of LFG renewable energy for over 30 years
Up to 8.2 MW-
5 MW, available immediately upon start date March 1, 2015;
Additional up to 3.2 MW available shortly thereafter in two phases: (1.6 MW by 2016 + 1.6 MW anticipated circa 2020).
3-5 year term desirable, with option to extend (March 1-2015 to February 28, 2018/2020); Proposers may submit terms of any length as terms of shorter or longer duration will be considered based on responses received.
Bundled Renewable Power & Renewable Energy Credits (Bucket 1) and Associated Green Attributes
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August 15, 2014
September 12, 2015
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January 16(23), 2015
February 28, 2015
March 1, 2015
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Power:
Supplier:
Agreement Start Date: March 1, 2015
INTERESTED PARTIES
Interested parties should respond to this notice with a brief proposal providing the following minimum information, including any additional buyer requirements:
1. Company Name and Primary Contact Information including: Name, Address, Phone, and Email. 2. Company Qualifications 3. Products of Interest 4. Desired Term 5. Breakdown Price Offering 6. Identify All Other Terms requested in PSA (Especially those which may affect Price Paid)
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7. Other Considerations, or Creative Offerings
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Proposals are due Friday August 15, 2014 @ 4pm PST. Proposals can be mailed, emailed or hand-delivered.
Submit proposals to:
Mail Delivery:
Email Delivery:
Hand-Delivery:
Monterey Regional Waste Management District Attn: Becky Aguilar, Administrative Support Supervisor PO Box 1670 Marina, CA 93933
Please email submissions to both: Becky Aguilar, Administrative Support Supervisor [email protected] Tim Flanagan, Assistant General Manager [email protected]
Monterey Regional Waste Management District Attn: Becky Aguilar, Administrative Support Supervisor 14201 Del Monte Blvd Marina, CA 93933 [Note, site gates close at 4pm; proposals due by 4pm]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Additional facility information is available upon request. Please contact Brennen Jensen at bjensen emergingecologies.com or (831) 917-3720. Site visits can be arranged if requested.
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Agenda Report
Date: August 14, 2014
Item No: 10.
№06/12
FROM: Executive Director Cullem SUBJECT: Receive report, discuss, and provide direction on the City of Marina test
slant well Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and the current schedule for Coastal Commission CDP.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Water Authority receive an update from Cal Am on the Marina Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Test Slant Well and discuss the approval process and schedule to be followed in obtaining a City of Marina CDP and a Coastal Commission CDP. The Authority should also receive an update on the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) Environmental Assessment (EA). DISCUSSION: The City of Marina Planning Commission considered the MND and Marina CDP at its meeting of July 10, 2014 but was unable to come to a decision. Accordingly, Cal Am appealed the failure to act to the Marina City Council. The Council is scheduled to hear the appeal at a special meeting on August 26. In parallel with the Marina processing, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) has circulated its draft federal Environmental Assessment (EA). The Executive Director commented to the MBNMS in favor of the EA on behalf of the Water Authority. To keep the schedule on track and to conduct as much work as possible concurrently, Cal Am brought the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the test slant well construction to the Governance Committee on July 16, 2014. The current Marina schedule for approval and construction of the test well and for the hearing at the Coastal Commission is at Exhibit A. Cal Am has been requested to brief the Water Authority on the status of the schedule. EXHIBITS: A- Cal Am schedule for approval and construction of the test slant well
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