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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-16; City Council; 9594; Installation of Third Outfall Pump at EWPCFCI0 OF CARLSBAD - AGENQ BILL ^ A$ AB« ffff MTG. 8-16-88 DEPT. ENG. TITLE: COASTAL COMMISSION PERMIT SPECIAL CONDITION FOR INSTALLATION OF THIRD OUTFALL PUMP AT FNPTNA UATFR PHI 1 IITTflN mNTRfil FATTI TTYLnUlllH HMILr\ rULLUIiUll UUli 1 r\UL rHl^lLlll DEPT HD^" niTYATryyE^ /MW KJ^D^^2JL-^wl 1 T lwlUir»-\ S\ I£SE zo o oo RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to continue following City Policy on issuing of sewer permits concurrently with building permits and requiring that a coastal development permit be obtained prior to issuing a building permit. ITEM EXPLANATION: On July 13, 1988, the California Coastal Commission approved a permit that will allow the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF) to install a third outfall pump. However, the Commission is requiring EWPCF to comply with a special condition prior to issuing the permit. The condition calls for the City of Carlsbad and other member agencies serving the coastal zone to require a coastal development permit prior to guaranteeing or providing sewer service to any development. Current City policy meets the requirement as sewer permits are only issued concurrently with building permits and building permits for the coastal zone are not issued until after a coastal development permit has been obtained. Coastal Commission staff have indicated that Carlsbad will satisfy their obligation under requirements of the special condition by providing EWPCF with a letter stating that the above policy has been submitted to Council as an information item and that staff will continue to follow the policy. FISCAL IMPACT: NONE EXHIBITS: 1. Letter to City Engineer from EWPCF Technical Services Director. ENCINA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY July 19, 1988 6200 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, CA 92009-0171 Telephone (619) 438-3941 fief: 1B2.4771 City of Carlsbad 2075 las Palmas Carlsbad, California 92009 Attention: Lloyd Hubbs, City Engineer Subject: Coastal Commission Permit for Installation of Third Outfall Pump at Encina On July 13, 1988, the California Coastal Commission approved a permit that would allow Encina to install a third outfall pump. However, the Commission deferred issuing the permit until Encina complies with Special Condition No. 1 (see attached copy). Commission staff have indicated verbally that Carlsbad would be in compliance with Special Condition No. 1 if the City's Planning Director (1) prepares an information item for the Council agenda, indicating how City staff will comply with the condition, and (2) send a letter to Encina cer- tifying that the procedures have been discussed with the Council and will be followed by staff. Encina would then submit these letters (from Carlsbad, the Leucadia County Water District, and the Encinitas Sanitary District) to the Commission. As you know, Encina needs to move ahead quickly with the installation of the third outfall pump. Ws plan to have complied with the Commission' s conditions by August 19, 1988, in order to award a contract on August 25 and ensure tump installation by July 1, 1989. As Carlsbad's representative on Encina's Technical Adivsory Committee, your assistance in bringing this matter to the attention of the proper individuals and expediting its resolution would be appreciated. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at 438-3941. Very truly yours, Elizabeth L. Jfeyer Technical Services Director ELM:maj Attachment pc: Joan Geiselhart SERVING THE CITY OF VISTA, CITY OF CARLSBAD, BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT, SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, LEUCADIA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AND ENCINITAS SANITARY DISTRICT f* 6-88-1*<^».- U. Standard Conditions. See attached page. III. Special Conditions. The permit is subject to the following conditions: 1. Sewer Service/Local Coastal Program Consistency. Prior to the issuance of the coastal development permit, the applicant shall submit an acknowledgement from each of the members of the Encina Joint Powers Agency providing service to areas within the coastal zone that: Prior to certification of the applicable Local Coastal Programs or transfer of coastal development permit authority, sewer service shall neither be guaranteed to nor provided to any development which has not received all necessary coastal development permits. After certification of the applicable Local Coastal Programs and the transfer of coastal development permit authority to the local jurisdictions, service shall be provided only when 1n conformance with the certified Local Coastal Program. A development shall be deemed to be in conformance with the certified LCP if (1) the local government has issued a coastal development permit and, if appealable, the appeal period to the Commission has expired or 1f appealed, final action has been taken by the Coastal Commission to approve the development. Any member of the Joint Powers Agency affected by this condition shall make any necessary modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement or operating procedures to implement this condition. Evidence of such modification and acceptance of the condition shall be subject to the review and written approval of the Executive Director. 2. Increase In Flows/NPDES Permit. The increase in average daily outflows proposed and permitted herein shall not be authorized until such time as all other required approvals have been obtained. Evidence of such approvals shall be subject to the review and written approval of the Executive Director at which time a separate letter of authorization concerning the increased outflows shall be transmitted to the applicant. IV. Findings and Declarations. The Commission finds and declares as follows: 1. Project Description. The applicant proposes to install a third effluent pump to a pump station now equipped with two similar pumps at the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility, a wastewater treatment plant in Carlsbad. The pump station at the Encina plant pumps treated wastewater through a 7,800 linear-foot ocean outfall pipe where it is discharged and mixes with ocean waters. The treated wastewater which is discharged via the