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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-28; City Council; 21497; Carlsbad Desalination Project UpdateCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 14 AB« 21:497 CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJEa UPDATE DEPT.DIRECTOR '^<. MTG. 01-14-14 CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJEa UPDATE CITY ATTY. DEPT. PW-TRAN CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJEa UPDATE CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTON: 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 relating to the construction ofthe Carlsbad Desalination project. FISCAL IMPAa: None. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAa: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CECiA 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. 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ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED Carlsbad Desalination Project Construction Update January 28, 2014 Project Status– January 1, 2014 2 Plant Construction – RO & Administration Buildings 3 Plant Construction – Racks in RO Building 4 Plant Construction – Pretreatment 5 Plant Construction – Product Water Storage Tank 6 Delivery System Pipeline Installation Progress as of January 23, 2014 Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad 8 Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad 9 Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad 10 Community Outreach Update Bi-weekly Friday eBlasts continue with updates to Carlsbad residents, property owners and tenants. Continued one-on-one outreach to Lionshead Businesses, Car Country, GIA, Legoland, Carlsbad Sheraton, West Development etc. Continued Carlsbad Research Center Outreach Work to start in the CRC late February. Update Meeting with the Owners Association January 21. Business Open House Scheduled for January 29. Continued one-on-one meetings with Property Owners, Tenants and Property Management Companies. 11 Pipeline Construction – Lionshead Avenue Work has reached first business driveways on Lionshead. Tenants have been notified that one driveway will remain open as access at all times. Night excavation has begun from 3:30 – 11:30 PM Monday thru Friday. Crews should reach Eagle Drive by mid- February. 12 Pipeline Construction – Cannon Road Work is progressing across the Grand Pacific Drive intersection, completing half at a time. Car Country Drive is closed for 12 days while crews make it across this intersection. Will be open Friday, January 31. 13 Pipeline Construction - Avenida Encinas KSD completed a right-of- entry with West Development Crews have begun shoring on the jack and bore pit 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. 14 Pipeline Construction – Macario Canyon Tunnel CA Coastal Commission approval December 11th. Carlsbad grants easements (Expected January 2014) SDG&E grants easements (Expected January 2014) 15