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
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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.
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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