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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-26; Encina Joint Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesW ,. JOINT ADVISORY' COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 1977 CHAIRMAN, ED STILES VICE-CHAIRMAN, STANLEY MAHR PRESENT:BUENA: CARLSBAD: ENCINITAS: LEUCADIA: SAN MARCOS: VISTA: COUNTY: EWPCF: WOODSIDE-KUBOTA: PADRE DAM MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT: CPO: BLADE TRIBUNE: LWV: 2. Minutes of December 15, 1976: Bill Dominguez A.J. Skotnicki, Mary Casler, Ron Beckman, Wilda Varner Mark Schneider, Jack Kubota Richard Hanson, Stan VanSickle Jim McKay, Stanley Mahr Joe Zapotocky, Bob Foo, Paul Pressman Chuck Oldsen, Bert Elkins Les Evans Isadore Nusbaum Ed Houser Stuart Shaffer, Mike Aulick Liz Harris Ruth Hannold, Jane Skotnicki Motion passed (Zapotocky-Skotnicki) to approve minutes as submitted. Presentation of Award; Ron Waters displayed the plaques received from the California Water Pollution Control Federation as a result of Encina's selection as the "Plant of the Year" for 1976. Les Evans announced that Ron Waters received individual recognition for his innovative contributions to improve plant operation in 1976. Regional Air Quality Strategy: Stuart Shaffer, Associate Director for Land Use and Public Facilities Planning for the Comprehensive Planning Organization introduced Mike Aulick of the same organization who gave a presentation on RAQS. Federal Standards for maximum hourly average oxidant readings state that 0.08 ppm cannot be exceeded for more than one day per year. In . 1972, a representative year for the period 1972-75, 0.08 ppm was ex- ceeded 138 days and 0.20 ppm was exceeded on three days in San Diego County. The RAQS report explains that the three days which exceed 0.20 ppm were a result of wind conditions transporting smog from the Los Angeles Air Basin and therefore addresses itself to reducing re- active hydrocarbon emissions to mitigate 0.20 ppm rather than the higher readings. The EPA does not recognize the "transport" theory and insists that the highest the three oxidant readings which exceed- ed 0.20 ppm must be mitigated. The highest readings are 0.28 ppm taken in Oceanside. Since 1972 readings of 0.22 ppm have been recorded in Alpine. Mr. Shaffer feels that additional studies of the "transport" theory will prove the RAQS assximpt'ion, but the issue will probably not be completely resolved until 1978. In the meantime, the EPA is reluctant to approve any treatment plant expansions in San Diego County. Measures to mitigate oxidant levels of 0.28 ppm /•'"V 4 . Regional Air Quality Continued involve gasoline rationing and subsidized mass transit systems which San Diego County Agencies would rather, avoid, if possible. A discussion of alternatives left open to the Joint. Powers for going ahead with Phase III ensued. Mr. Hanson asked how the other agencies felt about trying to change existing legislation requiring secondary treatment for ocean outfall plants. Mr. ZAPOTOCKY (VSD) advised that Vista has gone to the voters three times for funding for secondary treatment and that seems to be a fairly firm commitment. Mr. Skotnicki (Carlsbad) advised that Carlsbad's City Council has never addressed the issue but he would be happy to take it back for discussion by Council. Mr. Schneider ' (Encinitas) advised that Encinitas Sanitary District approved secondary treatment in order not to hold up the project. Mr. McKay (San Marcos) advised that his Board has never addressed the issue. Mr. Hanson advised he would like to make available to each member agency a copy of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies Report on existing legislation for review prior to the next JAC meeting. 5. Water Reclamation Study Center: Mr. Bert Elkins f Assistant Director of the San Diego County Department of Sanitation and Flood Control, and Ed Houser , Manager of Padre Dam Municipal Water District, who have been working on the concept of a water reclamation study center, were introduced. Mr. Elkins described the program briefly. The proposal is that agencies involved in sewage treatment join together in an agreement for the administration of a study center with the funds for doing the actual studies coming from state and federal grants. One important aim of the study center would be to develop a water reclamation system that utilizes low energy. Motion passed (SKOTNICKI- ZAPOTOCKY) that JAC indicate its support for Mr. Elkin's efforts regarding the Water Reclamation Study Center and that JAC so state officially. .6 .' Digester Foam Study: Jack Kubota introduced Mr. Nusbaum, the project manager, and advised that Les Evans has the draft report on the Digester foam study. A meeting will be set up with staff, Mr. Nusbaum and Lloyd Hedenland regarding the report. 7. Management Report; . Les Evans reported he has attempted to examine all areas of operation of the plant. He advised that most of the operations offer, several alternatives. A report was prepared and passed out to individuals that are directly concerned with the function of the plant. Their comments have been received and a new package will be prepared and ready for the next JAC meeting. 8. Operations & Maintenance Report; Due to the length of the meeting, this item of discussion was dispensed with. 9. Flow Reports: Les Evans advised he has not made any adjustments in meter readings since the Hirsch & Koptionak report has not been completed. Mr. Schneider began a discussion regarding capacity rights. He advised that his district feels it should have assurance that individual agencies will not exceed their ownership capacities and use up capaicty reserved for Encinitas Sanitary District. Mr. Jim McKay advised San Marcos County Water District is monitoring its connections very closely.' Mr. Skotnicki advised the issue has not been addressed by Carlsbad City Council. Mr. Zapotocky advised Vista City Council, Planning Commission, and School District are having a meeting which •will focus on facilities, planning, and growth monitoring and it may be possible that some sort of control device may emerge from that discussion. 10. Sulphide Condition Report: Due to the length of the meeting, this item of discussion was . dispensed with. 11. Expenditure Report: Due to the length of the meeting, this item of discussion was dispensed with. 12. Acceptance of 1976 Audit Report: No action was taken on the audit report as it has not been reviewed by all members. It will be placed on the February 23, 1977 agenda. 13. Request to Purchase Airless Spray Paint Equipment Les Evans explained the need to purchase airless spray paint equipment and requested JAC approved the purchase. Motion passed (SCHNEIDER- VAN SICKLE) to purchase airless spray paint equipment. Approximate cost $900. 14 ^ Extension of Janitorial Contract Les Evans explained the contract for janitorial service expired at the end of December. He suggested that JAC authorize extending the contract through the City of Carlsbad Purchasing Department for three months then re-write the contract or drop it. Motion passed (McKAY- SCHNEIDER) to approve the recommendation to extend the janitorial contract for three months. 15. Hirsch-Koptionak Study All the meters with the exception of Vista and meters at plant facility have been tested. Next week they will be testing the Vista meter, then they will be working on plant meters. The information should be available at the next JAC meeting. % 16. Other Business Joe Zapotocky suggested that a special meeting regarding Phase III capacity rights, etc. should be called. Motion passed (ZAPOTOCKY- CASLER) that the manager call a meeting with staff to develop goals and objectives. Mr. Van Sickle made a comment regarding the surrounding land use. He expressed an Altamira resident's views in favor of commercial land use as opposed to industrial land use. Next scheduled meeting February 23, 1977. Respectfully submitted, Wilda Varner