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MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
Regular Meeting
10:30 AM, Monday, May 5, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBER
580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

Members Present Israel, Narigi, Riedl, Riley, Stoldt, Burnett,

Members Absent: Huss

Staff Present: Executive Director, Legal Counsel, Authority Clerk

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 10:32 a.m. by Member Stoldt.

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORTS FROM TAC MEMBERS

Member Stoldt invited reports from the TAC. Executive Director Cullem spoke to the City of
Marinas workshop indicating it was informative. He spoke to their understanding that this is a
regional water supply problem through the county. He then spoke to the handout from the
CPUC concerning the surcharge proposals made by Cal Am.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Member Stoldt invited public comment for items not on the agenda and had no requests to
speak.

AGENDA ITEMS

1. Receive Report on RFP Process for the Value Engineering (VE) Study of the Monterey
Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP) and Approve Selection of Rick Riedl as TAC
Representative on the VE Review Committee - Cullem.

Executive Director Cullem introduced the item and spoke to the purpose of the request for
proposals, the process, timeline and the benefits of the Value Engineering (VE) at the 30%
design review point. He requested that the TAC approve appointment of Member Riedl to the
review and selection committee which would be made up of four public agency representatives
as voting members, as well as a Cal Am representative participating as a non voting member.
Member Stoldt invited public comment on the item.
David Lifland questioned the purpose of the 30% designation for the VE evaluation.
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Mr. Crooks indicated that it is the most efficient and cost-effective point to be able to
incorporate changes into the design process.

On motion by TAC Member Riley, seconded by Committee Member Israel, and carried by the
following vote, the MPRWA Technical Advisory Committee approved the selection of Rick Riedl
as TAC Representative on the Value Engineering Review Committee:

AYES: 6 MEMBERS:
Israel, Narigi, Riedl, Riley, Stoldt, Burnett,
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Huss
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None

2. Receive Report on the Test Slant Well Permits and Construction - Cal Am

Ian Crooks from Cal Am indicated that he is expecting the City of Marina permits for the slant
wells to be issued by the end of this week. The project is still on track to begin construction on
the test slant wells in November 2014 after receiving Coastal Commission approval in October.
He also indicated that the preliminary results from the bore holes were favorable.
Member Stoldt invited public comment.
David Lifland questioned why construction would not start in October immediately after
CC approval.
This item was an update for information only.
Chair Burnett arrived.

3. Receive Report on Negotiations for GWR Source and Product Water - Isreal

Member Israel presented regarding the status of the Pure Water Monterey project. He spoke to
the purpose and make up of the Independent Advisory Panel which provided comments, made
suggestions and recommendations including both technical and mechanical changes. He spoke
to ongoing activities for the project including continuing Salinas produce wash water tests,
reviewing and editing sections of the administrative draft EIR, coordination of meetings with the
CPUC EIR team and meetings with parties to solidify source water agreement negotiations and
concessions. Mr. Isreal then spoke to the updated project phasing chart provided noting the
largest change was regarding the source water agreements. He indicated the key for resolving
the current disconnect is mitigating the growers concerns and is hopeful that the source water
agreements could be completed by the next meeting. He closed by saying they are trying to get
everyone all the water they need, and it will work, if everyone wants to work together.
The Members questioned some of the details of the current source water agreements. Mr.
Israel spoke to the timeframe of the agreements and the aspects being negotiated.
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Chair Burnett invited public comment on the item.
David Lifland questioned the required processing time for the product water produced
by GWR and added to ASR expressing concerns regarding water quality issues.
Member Stoldt clarified that travel time is built into the process and the regulation is a 6 month
processing storage requirement.
This item was for information only.

4. Receive Report on Cost Comparison Study of GWR vs DESAL - Stoldt

Member Stoldt reported that the cost comparison study hinges on the water negotiations and
until there is a clear runway with the MRWPCA, the cost comparison cannot be completed.
Executive Director Cullem indicated that the TAC has been tasked to track the costs, and the
problem is that between the two projects, there is an unequal comparison, since they are so
different. Mr. Stoldt indicated that until the feasibility work for plant, injection wells, and source
water conveyances are solidified, this cannot be completed. Member Israel agreed. Member
Stoldt reported that the MPWMD has received three proposals regarding the solicitation for the
externality study. All of the fee quotes were two to three times higher than the amount budgeted
and don't all include expert testimony.

Chair Burnett invited public comment and had no requests to speak.

ADJOURNMENT

Member Riley requested a future agenda item to discuss the future longevity expectation for
existence of the Water Authority. Chair Burnett indicated that there is no official statement at
this time but the general understanding is that the Authority will be phased out after water is
flowing.
Chair Burnett invited comments from the public.
David Lifland expressed concern with accounting from all the water that is projected to be
inserted into the Seaside basin, if the quantity is accurate for the needs for peninsula and if
there is adequate storage available.




ATTEST:




Lesley Milton, Authority Clerk Jason Burnett, TAC Chair