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JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 26, 1975
Chairman, Ed Stiles Vice-Chairman, Stanley Mahr
Present:Buena:
Carlsbad:
Encinitas:
Leucadia:
San Diego Co:
San Marcos:
Vista:
Blade-Tribune:
Brown & Caldwell:
Carlsbad:
LOWV:
Ed Stiles, Bill Dorainguez
Dave Dunne, Lew Chase, Ron Beckman,
Diane Hubbard
Mark Schneider, Dave Bricks, Jack
Kubota
Dick Hanson, Stan VanSickle
Gary Decker, Bow Bowman, George Long,
Sr., Henry Scovern, Chuck Oldsen
Jim McKay
Paul Pressman, Joseph Zapotocky,
Bob Foo
Liz Harris
Eric.Mische
A.J. Skotnicki
Ruth Honnold
Minutes of 15 October Meeting
With the correction on page 2 of the flow from the San Marcos Training
Facility to 3-400,000 gallons per day, the minutes were approved as
submitted.
Operations and Maintenance Report
There were no formal odor complaints received this past month; however,
there was some odor because of the foaming problem with the digester.
.Three new sewage treatment plant operator trainees reported to work
on October 1. Sulphide testing revealed that there was a sulphide
production problem in the San Marcos outfall. Leucadia and Encinitas
have been taking action on their sulphide production problem also.
Bids were opened last month for cleaning of the digester and were
found to be too high; it is possible that the estimate made last year
($18,000) was too low. Landscaping is now being carried out for the
tree screen on the freeway side of the plant. A concrete wall was
removed from #2 influent structure that was obstructing flow from
Leucadia and Encinitas and causing a sulphide problem. There was
also a problem with the new disintegrator.
All industries inspected for industrial waste were found to be in
compliance. Funds have been approved for the zero flow system at
Burroughs; this project will be about a year late, but their flow
has been in compliance.
On the flow report, cross out the asterisk by Vista and Buena; their
flows were measured. Costs are below pro-rated budget, but budget
expenditures seen for the near future wj11.bring the budget into
line soon.
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November 26, 1975
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2. Operations and Maintenance Report, cont'd.
Also included in this section was the report on septage haulers
given by Gary Decker. The report was based on haulers with their
businesses within the joint system. About half of the trips come
in from areas outside of our system. On the report, the written
portion that showed solids impact on Encina in the amount of 45%
should be 4.5%. The conclusion reached was that septage haulers
should be allowed to continue discharging at Encina. More restrictive
dumping procedures could help eliminate odor problems; also, alternate
sites could be developed nearby but further to the south. It was
suggested that an economic action be taken against violating haulers
rather than stopping them from dumping at the plant. The question
of enforcement was also brought up. After considerable discussion,
motion passed (Dunne-Dominguez) that the operator's recommendations
#2 and 3 be reported on further at the next meeting, with cost factors
included with regard to enforcement. A.further motion passed (Dominguez-
Chase) that the operator's recommendations #4 and 5 be referred to
Counsel and staff for development of specific recommendations. Finally,
motion passed (Chase-Hanson) that recommendation #1 be deferred until
JAC has the answers to the other questions.
3. Review of Existing and Projected Flows
Vista had the largest number of connections; San Marcos and Encinitas
had none, for a total of 126 overall (note change made on flow report).
4. Reports by Leucadia, Encinitas & San Marcos on Hydrogen Sulphide Problem
Leucadia distributed a letter to everyone outlining the five steps
they had taken in abatement measures. They feel that they have the
situation under control now and will be able to take care of it. They
are planning on putting in a permanent air injection system at the
Saxony wet well. Encinitas has advised their engineer that, if need
be, they will inject air into their system. At the next meeting, the
operator will have more on the Ponto pump station. San Marcos is setting
up facilities for gas feeding at their #2 facility; they are unable to
inject air into their system. At the present time, they are starting
to add chlorine. Carlsbad advised that they will be checking on the
Occidental problem brought out by Leucadia's report. Motion passed
(Chase-Schneider) that Leucadia be allowed to continue dumping their
sludge in order to keep their plant active. Continued monitoring will
be accomplished.
5. Alternative Method for Disposal of Digested Sludge
The County has been in further contact with Mr. Hartunian of the San
Diego Fertilizer Co. after learning that the City of Escondido was
interested in disposal of sludge from their new plant. Mr. Hartunian
was approached with a proposal regarding establishing a sludge processing
facility in the North County area. At this time, Mr. Hartunian is
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5. Alternative Method for Disposal of Digested Sludge, cont'd.
trying to find a site suitable in the North County. It may take a
few months before there is a concrete proposal; his product liability
insurance would cover the project.
Insurance for selling sludge ourselves would be $250-300 per year, if
we could find an insurance company to take us on..
6. Sludge Discharge from the San Marcos Training Center Treatment Plant
All the sludge from the training center is ending up at Encina; how-
ever, they will activate their aerobic digester which will eliminate
any activated sludge coming into the plant. They will also be pumping
primary sludge more frequently to decrease any odor nuisances.
7. Construction Progress on Phase II and IIA
Sedimentation tank 5 equipment has been delivered and the contractor
is working on assembling the equipment. Everything should be in
operation by the next meeting. Contractor is also working on the
incomplete items so that, by the end of the year, all the work will
be finished.
8. Progress Report on Phase III
The Coastal Commission had a hearing on Phase III. In two weeks, it
may be voted on. However, State Fish and Game Department will now
have to re-review the project because we are altering the stream
course. The Coastal Commission may not act on the application until
the Fish and Game review is complete. We have also been required by
State Parks and Recreation to make an archeological overview of the
entire area. The County Archeologist, Gary Fink, will do the work
at a cost of approximately $2,100.
Two meetings were held with Brown and Caldwell on the contract design
negotiations. Another meeting with the entire staff for a report on
the results is scheduled for next Thursday at 2:00.
Eric Mische advised that the average dry weather flow authorized was
13.55 mgd, the peak dry weather flow was 19.93 mgd, and the peak wet
weather flow was 26.54 mgd. The weighted eligibility was figured to
be 86.2% for the entire project. The local share would be approximately
25%.
9. Draft Condition Requested by State Air Resources Board
The agreed-upon wording of the condition was typed up and sent to
the Water Quality people. Larry Walker of the Water Resources Control
Board was concerned with including item #2 in the concept approval
letter; he thought it made them responsible for having us do the
facilities program. A decision hasn't been made yet on how to
handle this.
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November 26, 1975
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10. Report on Meeting of "Independent Management Study Subcommittee"
Lew Chase reported that he had sent out to everyone his recap of the
activities of the Subcommittee. He wanted some action taken today
and reviewed the recommendations of the Subcommittee; namely, that
a change of operator be accomplished as soon as possible; that the
professional representatives, namely Jim McKay, Ron Beckman, Dick
Hanson, Mark Schneider, Jack Kubota, Ed Stiles, Wayne Elliott and
Paul Pressman, be instructed to provide a report"to the Subcommittee
for the construction prior to the January meeting of the Joint
Advisory Committee, said report to include recommended level of
manning of the plant, the recommended method of management, the
recommended special functions needed from the County, the recommended
changes in joint powers agreements to accommodate the above, and the
cost savings or increase to be expected from the change. This was
put in the form of a motion (Chase-Schneider) that the recommendations
of the Subcommittee be adopted by the Joint Advisory Committee, and
the motion passed. In a meeting with Dave Spear and Lee Taylor, the
Subcommittee was advised that a change should be made, that the County
would be there to help out in the change and that the County would
help out with regard to special services. It was also indicated that
County overhead costs would not go down, but would continue to go up.
11. Preliminary Report on Leucadia Interim Agreement
The Leucadia agreement from 1970 was based on a wastewater flow to
average 300,000 gallons per day. Their flows have exceeded that
average and more costs are being experienced by Leucadia. A report
will be presented in December on the findings of a meeting to be
held next week. This report will also define the amount of money
and how it would be paid out to the various owners.
12. Request by Administrator to Recycle JAC Meeting Tapes
It was felt that it was not the best business practice to keep tapes
forever and an opinion was requested of the General Counsel. He
basically said to do whatever the Administrator wanted. Therefore,
unless there were objections, Carlsbad will keep tapes for a year
behind the current fiscal year. Motion passed (Chase-McKay) that
tapes be kept for a period of one year.
13. Other Business
Additional insurance coverage for new equipment and construction is
still being studied by the insurance company in order to come up with
an amount for the premium. A further question on liability was posed
by the Chairman regarding sewage backing up in a particular owner's
system. After a discussion, the question was resolved.
Lew Chase asked that meetings be held in the Carlsbad Council Chambers
due to the crowded conditions at Encina. This motion (Chase-Schneider)
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13. Other Business, cont'd.
passed. The next meeting, to be held December 31, will be held in
Carlsbad Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,