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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-25; Encina Joint Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesJOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 25, 1977 Ed Stiles, Chairman Stanley Mahr, Vice Chairman PRESENT: Buena Carlsbad Encinitas Leucadia San Marcos Vista San Diego County EWPCF LWV Blade-Tribune Guests Ed Stiles, Bill Dominguez (arrived 9:40) Mary Casler, A. J. Skotnicki, Ron Beckman, Vicki Burkin Jack Kubota, Mark Schneider Dick Hanson, Stan VanSickle Jim McKay, Stanley Mahr Bob Foo, Joe Zapotocky Chuck Oldsen Les Evans Ruth Hannold Liz Harris Roy A. Gann, Fred Wilson 1. Call to Order and Minutes of Meeting of April 27, 1977 Chairman Stiles called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. A motion passed (Zapotocky - Mahr) to approve the minutes of the JAC meeting of April 27, 1977 as submitted. 2. NPDES Permit - Interim Requirements Les Evans told the JAC that he, together with Joe Zapotocky, Bob Foo and Chuck Oldsen, had attended a Regional Water Quality Board public hearing on May 23, 1977 regarding Encina's NPDES permit (to be effec- tive June 1, 1,977) and interim requirements until secondary effluent standards are achieved. Mr. Evans commented that he feels the time schedule for meeting the requirements of effluent limitations is rea- sonable. Additionally, he explained that the RWQ.B had approved a new permit which is substantially the same as the last permit. Encina still has an 18 mgd discharge permit and 13-75 rated capacity. Sec- ondary effluent requirements are still waived because Encina is a pri- mary plant. However, monitoring requirements are different. Daily tests will have to be performed on BOD, SS, grease and oil, floating particulates, turbidity and settleable solids. In addition, other .tests are required on monthly or quarterly bases. Mr. Evans reported that the increase in costs of testing will be approximately $15,000. There was a brief discussion following a question asked by Mr. Zapo- tocky regarding procedural steps should the scheduled hydraulic test- ing by the County show that the EWPCF could be re-rated. 3. Phase III - RAQS Implementation Mr. Evans reported that we are waiting for CPO and APCD to come up with a regional air quality implementation schedule. Procedure for JAC -2- May 25, 1977 getting the timetable adopted will first be EPA approval followed by- adoption by the general purpose governments in San Diego County. He added that it would probably take several months, however, until the schedule is seen at the local level. Meanwhile, a draft copy has been mailed and upon receipt, Mr. Evans will make it available to JAC mem- bers. A short discussion followed. 4. Operations and Maintenance Report The JAC discussed the April, 1977.Operations and Maintenance Report. 5. Flow Reports Mr. Evans explained that the April Flow Report was based on the pro- peller meter reading less an adjustment of 3% (an adjustment deter- mined in tests performed during high flows) to get the total flow. However, flows have been down, and the propeller meter is less accu- rate in high flows. With the overall lessening of flows, the 3% factor will probably have to be adjusted next month if new straight- ening vanes don't correct the inaccuracies in meter readings. There was also discussion on the different bases member agencies use In reporting existing flows. 6. Sulfide Report Mr. Skotnicki noted the high sulfide count on May 5, 1977 in Carlsbad one manhole upstream of junction with Leucadia and Encinitas. Mr. Evans explained that the reading was accurate, but efforts to deter- mine what caused the high reading have been unsuccessful. 7. Expenditure Reports Mr. Oldsen distributed a revised report. There was no discussion. 8. 1977-78 Budget Mr. Evans informed the members that he had made.some changes on the draft budget submitted at las-t month's JAC meeting. He explained that insurance costs had been increased by approximately $2,186. The total cost of insurance will run approximately $8,200. Also, based on an anticipated increase in a need for legal services, legal fees were in- creased by $5,000. Mr. Skotnicki recommended that the three items (gas mixing equipment for Digester No. 2 - $35,000; grease holding tank - $5,000; replace- ment of steam injection system - $15,000) listed in "Operations and Maintenance" be put under "Capital Outlay". It was the general con- census of the members that this should be done. Mr. Oldsen mentioned that a turbidity meter would have to be purchased. Mr. Evans added that there would be other changes as well as a result of the testing requirements of the NPDES permit, but he will bring these items back to the JAC as necessary. JAC -3- May 25, 1977 A motion was made and seconded (Skotnicki - VanSickle) to approve the 1977~78 Budget as submitted. Prior to calling for the question, Mr. Skotnicki mentioned the need for a tape recorder and suggested author- izing Mr. Evans the flexibility to be allowed to purchase this item. Comments indicated an affirmative opinion. The motion to approve the Budget was then unanimously passed. Following approval, it was pointed out that each agency should now take this Budget to their boards or councils for approval. 9. Other Business Mr. Zapotocky suggested that the JAC discuss various aspects of the status of the Encina Phase III project, including where we stand with the Coastal Commission. Mr. Evans replied (based on a discussion Mr. Gann had with Coastal Commission officials) that before going to the Coastal Commission, the air quality issue with EPA should be settled and hopefully that will be in a month or so with submission of the RAQS Implementation Program. Mr. Kubota asked if now, since we have a 5~year plan (RWQB Time Sched- ule), would be a good time to develop a planning matrix. Mr. Evans agreed suggesting the matrix could be developed with concept approval as u "floating" step with which to begin. Mr. Foo asked if there was anything new on the water hyacinth project. Mr. Evans told the JAC that the City of San Diego has outlined a pro- gram to establish a Regional Water Reclamation Agency in cooperation with a number of agencies. He suggested that the JAC members recom- mend to their boards approval of the Joint Powers Agreement establish- ing the study center and at that time pursue the water hyacinth project. Mr. Zapotocky brought up 'the matter of a meeting date for the Manage- ment Subcommittee. Mr. Evans explained that the agreement for legal representation had not yet been finalized and suggested postponement of a meeting until counsel is available. Chairman Stiles recommended that the matter be placed on next month's agenda. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m. The 'next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. on June 22, 1977 in the Conference Room of the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility. Respectfully submitted, Vicki Burkin Recording Secretary