HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-19; City Council; 21435; Carlsbad Desalination Project UpdateCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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11-19-13
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CARLSBAD DESALINATION
PROJECT UPDATE
DEPT. DIRECTOR
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION;
To receive a presentation from representatives of Poseidon Resources and the San Diego County Water
Authority regarding the Carlsbad Desalination project.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Representatives from Poseidon Resources and the San Diego County Water Authority will give an update
on current and future activities relatingto the construction ofthe Carlsbad Desalination project.
FISCAL IMPACT;
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT;
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the
meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment,
or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require
environmental review.
EXHIBITS;
None.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Skip Hammann 760-602-2730 skip.hammann@carlsbadca.gov
FOR CLERK USE.
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DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN •
CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF •
WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES •
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Carlsbad Desalination Project
Construction Update
November 19, 2013
Project Status– November 1, 2013
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Plant Construction – Project Water Storage Tank
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Plant Construction – Clear Water Tank / Pumps
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Plant Construction – Pretreatment
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Plant Construction – RO Building
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Plant Construction – Intake Pump Station
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Delivery System
Pipeline Installation Progress as of November 1, 2013
Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad
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Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad
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Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad
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Community Outreach Update
October 4 - Weekly Carlsbad construction update to residents, property owners and tenants began (Friday eBlasts).
Continued one-on-one outreach to Car Country, GIA, Legoland,
Carlsbad Sheraton etc.
Continued Carlsbad Research Center Outreach
Business Open House Scheduled for January 29.
Continued one-on-one meetings with Property Owners, Tenants and Property Management Companies.
Obtained contact information for 90% of CRC Businesses.
Upcoming business walks to achieve 100% of the frontage businesses.
Plant Outreach – YouTube time lapse videos to be updated monthly
on website.
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Pipeline Construction – Cannon Road
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Pipeline Construction – Car Country Drive Crossing
Meeting with Car Country Task Force on 11/12
Discussed maximum 12 day closure, including one
weekend
KSD decided that closing intersection in early 2014 was
better for businesses in the area and important due to
timing restrictions on Cannon Road
After December 16, work to continue on Cannon from east of Grand Pacific Drive west to Car Country Drive.
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Pipeline Construction - Avenida Encinas
KSD is awaiting a right-of-entry from West Development
Once they receive right-of-entry crews will begin jack and bore in front of West Bistro and Hotel.
The bore pit will be in place for up to 4 months, but
access to all businesses will be maintained at all times.
The work is estimated to begin within two weeks.
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Pipeline Construction – Macario Canyon Tunnel
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Work
Area
Work
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Conceptual design approved including portals/shafts locations
Environmental resource survey
Board approves EIR addendum in Water Planning today
Geotechnical work
Easement language approved by agencies
City of Carlsbad approves LCP consistency (November)
Easements acquired
SDG&E approval
Coastal Commission approval (December)
Macario Canyon Tunnel Approval Process