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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-17; City Council; 21467; Carlsbad Desalination Project UpdateCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 10 AB# 21,467 CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE DEPT. DIRECTOR MTG. 12-17-13 CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE CITY ATTY. DEPT. PW-TRAN CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT UPDATE 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 760-602-2730skip.hammann@carlsbadca.gov FOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC •_ DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED Carlsbad Desalination Project Construction Update December 17, 2013 Project Status– December 1, 2013 2 Plant Construction 3 Plant Construction – Administration Building 4 Plant Construction – Racks in RO Building 5 Plant Construction – Intake Pump Station 6 Delivery System Pipeline Installation Progress as of December 15, 2013 Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad 8 Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad 9 Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad 10 Community Outreach Update Weekly Friday eBlasts continue with updates to Carlsbad residents, property owners and tenants. Continued one-on-one outreach to Prana, Car Country, GIA, Legoland, Carlsbad Sheraton, West Development etc. Continued Carlsbad Research Center Outreach Work to start in the CRC mid-late February. Business Open House Scheduled for January 29. Invitation will hit mailboxes January 1. Continued one-on-one meetings with Property Owners, Tenants and Property Management Companies. January 8 - Media event at plant site to mark first year of construction. 11 Pipeline Construction – Lionshead Avenue 12 Pipeline Construction – Cannon Road 13 Pipeline Construction – Macario Canyon Tunnel 1 4 Pipeline Construction – Macario Canyon Update CA Coastal Commission approval December 11th. Carlsbad grants easements (Expected January 2014) SDG&E grants easements (Expected January 2014) 15 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 early January. 16