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REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, July 5, 2007
2:00 P.M.
District Board Room
1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South lake Tahoe, California
Richard Solbrii' General Manaier
Eric W. Schafer, President
BOARD MEMBERS
Paul Sciuto, Assistant Mana~er
James R. Jones. Vice President
Duane Wallace, Director
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Mary' Lou Mosl?~cher, Director
Kathleen Farrell, Director
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1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (Short non-agenda items that are within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the District. Five-minute limit. No action will be taken.)
3. CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR
4. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR (Any item can be discussed and considered
separately upon request.)
5. CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION I DISCUSSION
6.
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION
a. Service Charge Relief for Angora Fire
Pg.13 Victims
(Lisa Coyner)
Direct Staff
b. South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building
Pg.15 and Treatment Facility
(Ivo Bergsohn)
Accept the Draft Initial Study with
Staff Comments for the South Upper
Truckee Well Controls Building and
Treatment Facility and Certify the
Negative Declaration of Environ-
mental Impact
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA - JULY 5, 2007
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c. South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building
Pg.51 and Treatment Facility
(Ivo Bergsohn)
Approve Proposals from Entrix, Inc.,
to: (1) Complete an Ambient Noise
Monitoring Survey; and (2) Conduct
a Two-Year Outdoor Air Sampling
Program for Radon Monitoring at the
South Upper Truckee site, in the
Estimated Amounts of $10,000 and
$20,000, Respectively
d. Angora Fire Emergency Response
Pg.61 (Julie Ryan)
(1) Determine an Emergency Exists
Pursuant to Sections 1102 of the
Public Contract Code; (2) Determine
Substantial Evidence has been
Presented to Authorize an Exception
be Made to Section 22050 of the
Public Contract Code that this
Emergency will not Permit a Delay
Resulting from a Competitive
Solicitation of Bids and that this
Action is Necessary to Respond to
this Emergency; (3) Adopt
Resolution No. 2834-07 Delegating
Authority to the Assistant General
Manager to Order any Action
Necessary to Respond to this
Emergency; (4) Determine that the
Project is Exempt from CEQA, as is
Appropriate Because EI Dorado
County has been Declared a
Disaster Area; and (5) Approve
$500,000 to Start Emergency
Repairs to Sewer and Water
Systems
e. Payment of Claims
Pg.67
Approve Payment in the Amount of
$1,055,621.78
7. BOARD MEMBER STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
(Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken)
a. Water & Wastewater Operations Committee (Jones I Farrell)
b. Finance Committee (Wallace I Schafer)
c. Executive Committee (Schafer I Jones)
d. Planning Committee (Mosbacher I Schafer)
8. BOARD MEMBER AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
(Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken)
9. EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
(Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA - JULY 5, 2007
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10. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken)
11. GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken)
a. Angora Fire
12. STAFF REPORTS (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken)
13. NOTICE OF PAST AND FUTURE MEETINGS I EVENTS
Past Meetinas I Events
06/27/07 - ECC (Employee Communications Committee) Meeting
07/02/07 - Water and Wastewater Operations Committee Meeting
Future Meetinas I Events
07/11/07 - 9:00 a.m. - EI Dorado County Water Agency Board Meeting in Shingle Springs
07/13/07 - 9:00 a.m. - Tahoe Interagency Executives Meeting on North Shore
07/14/07 - 9:00 a.m. - Death Ride District-Sponsored Aid Station at Pickett's Junction
07/16/07 - Election nomination period begins (and ends on August 10)
07/16/07 - 4:00 p.m. - Water and Wastewater Operations Committee Meeting at District
07/17/07 - 9:00 a.m. - Alpine County Supervisors Board Meeting in Markleeville
07/18/07 - 1 :30 p.m. - EI Dorado County Department of Transportation Meeting re:
Utility Relocation Responsibilities
07/19/07 - 2:00 p.m. - STPUD Regular Board Meeting at District Office
14. CLOSED SESSION (Closed Sessions are not open to the public)
a. Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with Legal Counsel-
Pg. 79 Existing Litigation re: Meyers Landfill Site: United States of America vs. EI Dorado
County and City of South Lake Tahoe and Third Party Defendants, Civil Action No.
S-01-1520 LKK GGH, United States District Court for the Eastern District of CA
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with Legal Counsel-
Pg. 81 Existing Litigation re: Action Filed by Advanced Companies against Nicholas
Construction, Inc., EI Dorado County Superior Court Case No. SC-2007-0042
c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b )/Conference with Legal Counsel-
Pg.83 Anticipated Litigation (One Case)
15. ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURNMENT (To the next regular meeting, July 19, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
JULY 5, 2007
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REQUESTED ACTION
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ITEMS
a.
Pg. 1
Seasonal Help
(Mike Adams)
Approve Issuing Purchase Order to
the Substitute for Seasonal Help, in
the Amount Not to Exceed $30,000
Approve Proposal from Farr West
Engineering to Complete a Ground-
water Assessment for the WWTP
Emergency Generator Diesel Spill,
in the Estimated Amount of $10,992
b.
Pg.3
WWTP Emergency Generator Diesel Spill
(Ivo Bergsohn)
C.
Pg.9
Indian Creek Reservoir TMDL
(Ivo Bergsohn)
Approve Proposal from SubAquatic
Solutions to Complete Diving
Services at Indian Creek Reservoir,
in the Estimated Amount of $2,827
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors regularly meets the first and third Thursday of each month. A complete
agenda packet, including all backup infonnation is available for review at the meeting and at the District office during the hours of
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Items on this agenda are numbered for identification purposes only and will not
necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda. Designated times are for particular items only. Public
Hearings will not be called to order prior to the time specified.
Public participation is encouraged. Public comments on items appearing on the agenda will be taken at the same time the agenda
items are heard; comments should be brief and directed to the specifics of the item being considered. Comments on items not on
the agenda can be heard during "Comments from the Audience;" however, action cannot be taken on items not on the agenda.
Please provide the Clerk of the Board with a copy of all written material presented at the meeting.
The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate participation of
the disabled in all of the District's public meetings. If particular accommodations for the disabled are needed (Le., disability-related
aids, or other services), please contact the Clerk of the Board at 530.544.6474, extension 6203, at least 24 hours in advance of the
meeting.
South Tahoe Public Utility District. 1275 Meadow Crest Drive · South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone 530.544.6474 · Facsimile 530.541.0614 · www.stpud.us
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4a
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Mike Adams, Underground Repair Sewer Supervisor
MEETING DATE:
July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Seasonal Help
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Approve issuing Purchase Order to the Substitute for
seasonal help, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
DISCUSSION: With approximately 15-20 percent of the collection system in
easements, the clearing of easements is an important part of the overall maintenance of
the collection system.
The clearing of these easements is done by the use of 2 seasonal employees. These
employees locate manholes, clear and chip the brush, stake the location of the
manholes and stencil the manhole number on the cover for easy recognition within the
easements.
These seasonal employees will be used from July 1,2007 to September 28,2007.
SCHEDULE:
COSTS: Not to exceed $30,000
ACCOUNT NO: 1001-4405
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $36,000
ATTACHMENTS:
CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4b
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Ivo Bergsohn, Hydro-Geologist
MEETING DATE:
July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT NAME: WWTP Emergency Generator Diesel Spill
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Approve proposal from Farr West Engineering
(FWEST) to complete a groundwater assessment for the WWTP Emergency Generator
Diesel Spill, in the estimated amount of $10,992.
DISCUSSION: On October 17, 2006, approximately 329 gallons of NO.2 diesel fuel
was discharged through a former fill/vent line of the 1600 kW emergency generator
trailer, near the Trout Creek Sewer Pump Station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP). Over-excavation, removal and disposal of approximately 284 tons of
petroleum contaminated soil and the pumping and disposal of approximately 324,200
gallons of petroleum-contaminated groundwater was completed during the fourth
quarter of 2006. Groundwater monitoring to assess the extent of petroleum hydrocarbon
contamination remaining in shallow groundwater was completed during the first quarter
of 2007. In May 2007, the Regional Water Quality Control Board - Lahontan Region
(LRWQCB) requested that the District submit a work plan to determine the lateral extent
of contamination at the non-detect boundary surrounding the spill area. The District
developed the work plan which was approved by LRWQCB staff in June 2007. Approval
of the FWEST proposal provides full-time oversight, drilling services and reporting
required to implement the approved work plan.
Staff intends to submit this cost to our insurance carrier.
SCHEDULE: July 2007 - September 2007
COSTS: $10,992 (estimated)
ACCOUNT NO: 1004-4405/DSPILL
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $4,000
ATTACHMENTS: Proposal for Groundwater Assessment of the October 17, 2006
Diesel Spill at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, South Lake Tahoe, CA, dated
June 25,2007.
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CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
GENERAL MANAGER: YES~ NO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES ~Y'Y"L:- ~O
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CATEGORY: Water
FARR WEST
ENGINEERING
June 25, 2007
Mr. Ivo Bergsohn, P.G., C.Hg.
District Hydro-Geologist
South Tahoe Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Drive
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
Subject: Proposal for Groundwater Assessment of the October 17,2006 Diesel Spill at the
Waste Water Treatment Plant, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Dear Ivo:
Attached is our cost estimate to conduct and provide full-time oversight of the workplan
activities as submitted to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Lahonton
Region (LRWQCB). Activities will include all drilling and sampling activities described in the
workplan attached to your request for proposal dated June 11, 2007. Actual on site activities will
address any modifications to the work plan proposed by the LR WQCB and approved by the
District. The Cost Estimate is provided for budgetary purposes, our billing will be on a time and
materials basis.
Three tasks are identified to include the work items indicated in your letter. Costs are estimated
separately for Project Management, Site Supervision, and Reporting. Two days of field work are
scheduled for marking the boring locations and directing field activities described in the Work
Plan - WWTP Emergency Generator Diesel Spill, SCP Case No. T6S060. The field work is to
include as many as 8 Geoprobe sampling locations with the collection of continuous core
samples of soil and discrete depth groundwater samples collected from the boring. Analytical
analysis of samples will be coordinated by the District's laboratory.
Farr West Engineering estimates contractor and equipment costs at $3000 (drilling proposal
attached). Fisch Drilling is estimating that the Work Plan can be completed in 1 day at a daily
(8-hour) rate of$1500 plus unit costs as provided on the attached contractor proposal. All holes
in the vicinity of utilities based on the utility map supplied by the STPUD or as marked on the
ground during the utility clearance will be hand dug prior to using the Geoprobe. The Geoprobe
6600 method provides several advantages to the other available methods. If this method is
unsuccessful at any of the locations the drilling contract will need to offset the location within
the utility clearance area and make a second attempt. Repeated attempts should allow the probe
an opportunity to advance along side any boulders that may have caused refusal of the probe.
Depending on site conditions continuous cores may be collected at all 8 proposed locations
without a significant (<$100.00) increase in project costs. Continuous lithologic logs will only
be completed for the locations as identified in the W orkplan. This proposal assumes that the
District will provide analytical sampling containers and contract and cover laboratory costs for
5442 LONGLEY LANE, SUITE B . RENO N?1i9511 . (775) 851-4788. FAX (775) 851-0766
June 25, 2007
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analytical analysis. Costs for project/field supervision are based on completing the drilling in
one day using the Geoprobe method. The total budget is estimated at $10,992 (see attached
table). The Cost Estimate is based on the following assumptions:
. The Project Manager will be Dr. Kirk Swanson, Ph.D., P.G., C.Hg. ofFarr West Eng.
. Field oversight of sampling activities will be by Alex Macy ofFarr West Eng.
. Farr West will implement the traffic control plan
. The drilling contractor will complete the field activities within 8 hours
. Field expenses and contractor costs will be billed on a cost plus ten percent
administrative fee basis
. Sampling containers and laboratory costs will be paid by the District
Farr West Engineering and Fisch Environmental can complete the fieldwork on July 30th 2007.
lIDs will allow sufficient time for the W orkplan to be finalized and completion the fieldwork
prior to August 3rd, 2007 as described in the Workplan. A report for submission to the
LRWQCB summarizing the findings will be completed in October 2007. This allows two weeks
for laboratory analysis and approximately 6 weeks for preparation, review and finalization ofthe
report.
In addition to many rural water districts Farr West Engineering is presently under contract with
several large public entities including the State of Nevada ($1,300,000), Truckee Meadows
Water Authority, Douglas County and Washoe County with stringent insurance requirements.
Our insurance limits exceed our current client requirements and the requirements of a recent RFP
by the Truckee Donner Public Utility District. Farr West's standard insurance limits for general
commercial liability are $2,000,000 each occurrence and $4,000,000 general aggregate.
Automobile liability coverage is $1,000,000 each accident (see attachment).
I have worked for the District since the early 90s and look forward to again providing
professional hydro-geologic consulting services to the South Tahoe Public Utility District on this
project. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Cost Estimate, please
contact me at any time in our office, (775) 853-7257, or on my cell phone, (775) 857-7117.
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Kirk Swanson, PhD, P.G. #6272, C.Hg.
Senior Hydro-Geologist
Attachment:
Fisch Drilling Proposal #G3351
Cost Estimate for Workplan (SCP Case No. T6S060)
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Scope of Work
Work Plan — WWTP Emergency
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Generator Diesel Spill, SCP Case
No. T6S060
June 25, 2007
Project
Manager
Mana er
(hours X
$100 per
hour)
Field Staff
(hours X $75
per hour)
CAD
(hours X $80
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Field
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Control
(estimated
cost +
10 %)
Drilling
Contractor
Cost
(estimated
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Total
Task
Cost
Task 1 Project Management
$750
$100
Project Management
$600
$150
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Units
6
2
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Permitting and Contracting
$100
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Units
1
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Project Management Subtotal Cost
Project Management Subtotal Units
$700
$150
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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$850
$85
$935
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Project Management
Contingency
Total Cost
Talk 2 Site Supervision
$5,187
I Direct, observe and document all field activities
associated with approved Workplan
$0
$2,550
$0
$0
$189
$80
$275
$2,093
Units
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420
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1
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Site Supervision Subtotal Cost
Site Supervision Subtotal Units
$0
$2,550
$0
$0
$189
$80
$275
$2,093
$5,187
$1,037.33
$6,224
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20% Contingency
Site Su • ervision Total Cost
Task 3 Reporting
$3,485
Prepare summary report
$800
$1,725
$960
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Units
8
23
12
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-
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Reporting Subtotal Cost
Reporting Subtotal Units
$800
$1,725
$960
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,485
$349
$3,834
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10% Contingency
Reporting Total Cost
Project Total $10,992
South Tahoe Public Utility District,
South Lake Tahoe, California
Revised 6/25/2007
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Fisch Drilling
707-768-3571
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PHONE: (209) 772-3570
FISCH DRILLING
399 SHERI'S PLACE
V ALLEY SPRINGS, CA 95252
FAX (209) 772-3571
LICENSE # 683865
DATE: June 12,2007
PROPOSAL
NUMBER: G3351
SUBMITTED TO:
Farr West Engineering
Longley Lane
Reno, NY 89511
CONTACT: Kirk Swanson
PHONE: (775)853.7257 FAX: (775)851-076"
We here by submit the specifications and estimates for the following:
JOB DISCRIPTION: Soil & Water Samples
LOCATION: 1275 Meadow Crest Dr. 5442
South Lake Tahoe
- 1 (8 Hour) Day Geoprobe 6600 and Crew
- Mobilization
- 32 Continious Core Liners and 64 End Caps
- 8 Groundwater Expendable Drive Points
- 120' Of3/8" Tubing (for water sampling)
- 4 Bags Cement
Cost $ 1500.00
Cost $ 1 00.00
Cost $ 166.40
Cost $ 52.00
Cost $ 60.00
Cost $ 24.00
Total Cost $ 1902.40
· Farr West is responsible for all permits &. USA notification. A copy of approved permit shall remain on site during
work.
· Sample containers are not provided for water samples. Tn the event screens are necessary a fee of$18.00 for a 5' section
ofscreen and $12.00 for a S' section of riser will be charged.
· Underground installations 0 utilities must be marked and located prior to Fisch Environmental
mobilizing on site. Fisch Environmental shall not be held responsible for any damages to underground improvements
not clearly and accurately marked. If Fisch Environmental arrives on a site that has not had proper USA notification, a
half-day rate shall be billed and the job rescheduled. (USA Number on hand to confirm )
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Acceptance
Signature
Title
Date
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4c
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Ivo Bergsohn, Hydro-Geologist
MEETING DATE:
July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Indian Creek Reservoir TMDL
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Approve proposal from SubAquatic Solutions to
complete diving services at Indian Creek Reservoir (lCR), in the estimated amount of
$2,827.
DISCUSSION: The District is planning to install an in-reservoir aeration system in Indian
Creek Reservoir (lCR). To ensure proper installation of the aeration unit, a probe
examination of an area roughly 40m by 40m of the reservoir bottom is required. The
purpose of the probe examination will be to locate a level and debris free area for
installation of the submerged aeration system.
On June 12,2007, the District solicited a request for quotes to conduct diving services
at ICR. The request was sent out to five diving contractors for bids. As of June 27,2007,
four (4) bids have been received. Based on review of the submitted bids, staff
recommends that the Board approve the bid from Subaquatic Solutions to complete this
work.
Grant funding is contributing to this project.
SCHEDULE: July - August, 2007
COSTS: $2,827 (estimated)
ACCOUNT NO: 1029-8605/1RCTMDL
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $600,000
ATTACHMENTS: SubAquatic Solutions Bid #1342, dated June 25,2007
CATEGORY: Water
CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
GENERAL MANAGER: YES fr!!.,)
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YESJ~ 'l'?
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Bid
Date
Bid#
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GRABS VALLEY, CA 95949
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6/25/2007
1342
Bill To
South Tahoe Public Utilities District
P.O. No. Terms
Unit Description Rate Amount
1 Three man crew, mob/demob, safety plan, dive plan, and hazard assessment 2,827.00 2,827.00
Scope of work:
Diver to identify underwater obstacles and condition of reservoir floor over
STPUD-designated grid area and proposed utility alignment. Diver to field-identify soil in
accordance with the United Soil Classification System (UseS) and ASTM 02488. A O.5-in
diameter push rod to be used to probe the floor at 3-ft intervals for soil coosistency (i.e. very
loose through very dense for cohesionless soils, very soft through very dense for cooesive
soils). Grab samples may be taken at STPUD's request.
SubAquatic Solution's diver will be a registered Geotechnical Engineer in order to provide
STPUD with roore meaningful subsurface information than our competitors.
Bid takes into accoont this survey will be at altitude, OSHA's minimum manning
requirements, and existing prevailing wage laws.
T atal $2,827.00
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6a
TO:
FROM:
Board of Directors
Lisa M. Coyner, Manager of Customer Service
MEETING DATE:
July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Service Charge Relief for Angora Fire Victims
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Direct staff
DISCUSSION: Staff has received several requests for relief from water/sewer service
charges longer than the typical 6-month waiver period for those owners whose homes
were destroyed by the Angora Fire. Because of the severity of fire and the large
amount of reconstruction necessary, staff would like direction from the Board regarding
length of relief period for water and sewer service charges for these homeowners.
SCHEDULE:
COSTS:
ACCOUNT NO:
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING:
ATTACHMENTS: None
CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
GENERAL MANAGER: YES ~L NO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES 'f< NO
CATEGORY: Sewer & Water
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6b
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Ivo Bergsohn, Hydro-Geologist
MEETING DATE:
July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT NAME: South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building and
Treatment Facility
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Accept the draft Initial Study with staff comments for
the South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building and Treatment Facility and certify the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact.
DISCUSSION: At the June 21,2007, Public Meeting, the Board removed from
consideration action on the final environmental documentation package. Certification of
the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was tabled for two weeks to allow
Board members additional time to consider written comments received during the public
review period and accompanying responses to those comments. Certification of the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will allow staff to file a Notice of
Determination with the Office of Planning and Research and the EI Dorado County
Clerk. Filing of the Notice of Determination will enable the District to provide evidence of
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance to meet California Department
of Health Services permitting requirements.
Administrative Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration (dated May18, 2007), Final Staff
Review Comments (dated June 12, 2007), Certification of the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact, Public Comments were distributed at the June 21,2007 Board
meeting. Additional copies can be requested from the Board clerk.
SCHEDULE:
COSTS: N/A
ACCOUNT NO: 2029-8463/RWSUTR
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $2,135,011
ATTACHMENTS: ,ISIND for South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building and
Treatment Facility Project - Responses to Written Comments (dated June 20,2007);
and Notice of Determination.
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July 5, 2007
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CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
GENERAL MANAGER: YES 1ZJ:lL NO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES f..'<yy,-=-- NO
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Date: June 20, 2007
To: Board of Directors
From: Ivo Bergsohn
Subject:
IS/NO for South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building and Treatment
Facility Project - Responses to Written Comments
Herman and Mercy Marty (06/13/07t.
Comment 1: "Planned project would be in a residential area on a residential lot, which
should not be pennitted."
Response: EI Dorado County Zoning Ordinance 17.56.030 (C) includes "Public utilities
buildings and structures other than distribution and transmission lines" as an allowable
use within the TR-1 one-family residential zone after obtaining a special use permit from
the planning commission. Entrix, on behalf of the District submitted application items
and accompanying fees to the Development Services Department (DSD) for a Special
Use Permit (Application S 07-0010) in February 2007. On March 29. 2007, the DSD
deemed the application complete for processing. On June 14,2007, Tom Dougherty,
Associate Planner, EIDorado County Planning Department notified the District that a
Special Use Permit would not be required for this project. Legal opinion from the County
and District concur that this project is exempt from County building and zoning
ordinances under Section 53091 of the Government Code.
Comment 2: 'The planned building and driveway etc. would be way over allowed TRPA
coverage. "
Response: The excess coverage for this project is estimated at 1,403 square feet. The
District shall offset this impact through the acquisition of potential land coverage rights
and permanently retire said rights in the amount of 1,403 square feet. The TRPA code
allows excess coverage for public health and safety projects.
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Comment 3: "It would substantially decrease property value in the neighborhood."
Response: The majority of District water supply wells are situated within residential
neighborhoods. Several of these sites (ClementWell-1992, Bakersfield Well- 2004,
Arrowhead Well - 2001) include treatment facilities. While it is difficult to obtain the
necessary historical data on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis on such short
notice, the readily available South Tahoe Board of Realty data indicates double digit
Median Prices by Area in South Lake Tahoe and no correlation between sales price and
proximity to a drinking water well. Property values in the South Tahoe area do not
appear to have been adversely affected by existence of these facilities.
Comment 4: "Noise and transportation traffic would be significant."
Response: The District appreciates and values the serenity of this area and will take all
reasonable steps to maintain this condition. Facilities and equipment will be installed as
necessary to meet the 50db community noise limitation. In addition, the District intends
to install additional or expanded features as necessary to control noise and particular
frequencies and modulations that may present a nuisance to the neighborhood. Noise
control was a major issue during the District's design process that resulted in the
following sound dampening features:
1. All mechanical equipment will be housed within a concrete block. building
2. A submersible pump and motor set in the production well;
3. A universal inlet silencer and sound attenuation wrap will be installed on the
aeration blower and motor;
4. Sound dampening board will be installed"on the interior ceiling and walls of the
mechanical building;
5. A noise silencer will be placed on the air inlet; and
6. The air inlet will be directed toward the west, away from neighboring residences.
Although we believe these systems will provide the necessary noise control, additional
equipment and/or features will be installed if necessary. The District is open to having
the TRPA assist or consult in the completion of a sound survey.
The District estimates an average of two trips per day would be generated by the project
for routine operations and maintenance. EI Dorado County estimates that this is less
than a quarter of the TransportationlTraffic generated by a single-family residence
(estimated at an average of 10 trips per day). Transportation traffic is addressed in the
draft IS/ND, Appendix A, Section XV - TransportationlTraffic. According to the draft
ISIND, TransportationlTraffic from the project would have a less than significant impact
or no impact.
Comment 5: "Taking arsenic, C02 and radon out of the water and then blowing it into
the air, for us to breathe, does not make much sense."
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Response: The District retained a qualified water treatment specialist (Robert Ryder,
P.E., Kennedy/Jenks Consultants) to complete a Corrosion Control Study in
conformance with Department of Health Service (DHS) requirements. This study
included an initial screening of corrosion control options (including use of silicate and
phosphate inhibitors, pH adjustment by lime or sodium hydroxide addition and aeration)
the findings from a field study pilot test and a recommended treatment alternative.
Based on the findings of the study, the recommended treatment option (low profile
aeration with chemical addition, if necessary), was approved by the DHS on April 9,
2007. The proposed project would implement the recommended treatment option.
Comment 6: 'There would also be substantial noise pollution, caused by air intake and
air outlet chimneys. n
Response: See response to Comment 4.
Comment 7: 'The proposed project would have a VFD - driven pump. VFD motors
cause radio interference. STPUD has been polluting the airwaves in this neighborhood
for years. This will not be permitted any longer. n
Response: A variable frequency drive (VFD) will be used as a motor control for the
booster pump in order to pump treated water from the discharge side of the aerators
into the water distribution system at the required pressures and discharge rates. VFDs
are advantageous in providing increased motor speed and torque control, as well as
providing improved operation energy efficiency and reduced mechanical wear and tear
on motor components. It is believed that with proper installation, radio frequency
interference problems associated with VFDs can be minimized and possibly eliminated.
The following paragraph has been referenced in the specifications for the VFD. The
standards referenced are internationally recognized standards that provide guidelines
for suppressing and limiting electromagnetic interferences:
1. "The VFD shall fulfill all electromagnetic compatibility immunity
requirements per the following standards utilizing input and output EMIIRFI
filters. These filters shall suppress all objectionable interference to AM and
FM radio signals in the immediate vicinity of the facility.
a. IEC 61800-2 and -3.
b. EN 50082-1 and -2.
c. EN 61000-6-1, -6-2, and-6-4.
d. EN 61800-3+A11."
Comment 8: 'The proposed building will involve storage of reportable quantities of
hazardous materials -If spilled this could end up in the nearby Upper Truckee River."
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Response: The District has been using sodium hypochlorite (12.5 %) as a disinfectant
at drinking water wells since 1989. The active ingredient in household bleach is 5%
sodium hypochlorite. Since 1989, sodium hypochlorite has been safely and properly
used at the South Upper Truckee site without incident. Sodium hypochlorite for this
project will be contained in a double-walled 400-gallon tank within the chemical room.
Any spills from the tank would be contained within the building and directed to the floor
drain to the District sanitary sewer.
The District has been using diesel fuel to power emergency stand-by generators at six
(6) drinking water well facilities through the South Tahoe area, including the South
Upper Truckee site. Diesel fuel has been used at the South Upper Truckee site since
installation of the emergency power generator in 1993. Diesel fuel for this project would
be contained within a 200 gallon double-walled belly tank underlying the generator
within the building. Spill buckets would be used to clean-up spills from the tank.
The proposed project will not change the use of sodium hypochlorite or diesel fuel at the
site. The District has developed a Hazardous Materials Business Plan to be filed with
the EI Dorado County Environmental Management Department, prior to construction of
the facility. The Hazardous Materials Plan includes a training plan that informs District
staff on the proper use of spill clean-up procedures, notification requirements and the
proper handling of hazardous materials used at this site.
Comment 9: "Objectionable odors may also be created."
Response: During the fall of 2006, the District completed an approximately nine (9)
week field pilot test using low profile aeration. Objectionable odors from the aerated
water were not observed during the pilot study.
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Julie and Stuart Phillips (06/15/07):
Comment: "It is shocking and appalling that a project of this magnitude and potential
short and long-term impact on people and the environment was given so little public
review. "
Response: The need for this project was initially discussed during a Board Workshop
convened in October 2005. In December 2005, the Board authorized staff to request
proposals from consulting engineering firms to conduct a Corrosion Control Study
(CCS) for the South Upper Truckee Well No.3, in accordance with California Safe
Drinking Water Act Requirements. In February 2006, the Board approved staff
recommendation to select Kennedy/Jenks Consultants (K1JC) to conduct Phase I of the
study. In June 2007, the Board approved Phase" of the CCS. In March 2007, Kennedy
Jenks Consultants (K1JC) provided a 20-minute presentation describing the purpose,
methods and major findings from the Corrosion Control Study. In April 2007, the District
conducted a neighborhood meeting that discussed plans for the construction of the CCS
water treatment facility. At each of these meetings, the public has had an opportunity to
provide input on this project.
Comment: 'We think that your staff and consultants have not done their homework
and fully investigate the precedent your district is setting for the Tahoe Basin, State of
California and the nation."
Response: Please note that the purpose of the draft initial study (IS) is to show the
probable environmental effects of the proposed project. The need for the project is
based, in part, on the Treatment Alternative recommended in the District's Arsenic
Compliance Plan, completed in 2005. In November 2005, the District Board directed
staff to continue work on the Treatment Alternative including completion of the South
Upper Truckee Well No.3 Well Controls Building Facility project. Corrosion control
treatment was added to the project due to the corrosive nature of the produced waters
and to remain compliant with the Federal and State Lead and Copper rule. The District
retained K1JC to complete a Corrosion Control Report (CCR) that was submitted to the
California Department of Health Services (DHS) in February 2007. The DHS approved
the corrosion control treatment option recommended in the CCR in April 2007.
Comment: 'We attended the STPUD neighborhood meeting on Friday, April 13 hosted
by your staff and consultants to the project. Most of the concerns and questions could
not be adequately answered by your team. In fact, the more we questioned the project,
the more obvious it was how little research had been done into the long-term health and
environmental impacts of this STPUD project."
Response: At the time of the April 13 neighborhood meeting, the environmental review
for the project was in-progress and results from that review were either incomplete or
not available. Many of the questions and concerns raised at the meeting are addressed
in the May 18, 2007 draft IS/NO document. This document was made available for
public review, starting on May 19, 2007.
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Comment 1: "The dangerous release of radon in a neighborhood 13' above the ground
on a possible 24/7 basis, year-round and within 100' of surrounding homes is absolutely
unacceptable, and the potential health and environmental impacts to surrounding
neighbors, the ecosystem and the community is such an egregious violation of your
public duty."
Response: The release height of the outlet chimney is 20.67 feet above the
surrounding ground elevation. Based on historical usage, it is estimated that the South
Upper Truckee Well facility would most likely be operated on a daily average basis,
about 14 hours per day.
Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that is ubiquitous in groundwater sources
located in the South Tahoe Groundwater Basin. Radon is present in all of the District's
water sources ranging in average concentrations from 502 picocuries per liter (pCill) to
5,615 pCi/L. The average concentration of radon found in District drinking water is on
the order of 1,750 pCilL. The source of this gas is believed to be from the release of
radon into groundwater, from the granitic bedrock and soils that surround and fill the
basin. As noted in the draft IS/ND, Appendix E, Section 5.0 - EPA RADON MAP FOR
CALIFORNIA, South Lake Tahoe is situated in an area with a moderate predicted
average indoor radon screening level. The DHS has found elevated levels of radon in
some homes in portions of the Lake Tahoe area. It is clear that radon is not a new
phenomenon, but is a natural part of the surrounding environment.
Environmental impacts to the release of radon from the proposed project is addressed
in the draft IS/ND, Appendix E, Section 4.0 - EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT. Findings
from the exposure assessment shows that average ambient concentration of radon gas
in zone of maximum impact (that is 62 feet from the outlet chimney at a height of 59
inches above surrounding ground elevation) would be equivalent to a 1.6% of EPA's
average nationwide outdoor radon level (0.4 pCilL). These radon concentrations are
not believed to pose a significant risk to public health on a lifetime exposure basis.
Comment 2: 'We are again appalled, by your utilization of an untested method on the
neighborhood. Upon questioning your staff and consultants at the neighborhood
meeting, they admitted that the radon emissions was untested and there were no other
operations like STPUD is proposing."
Response: At the April 13 neighborhood meeting, District staff noted that attempts were
made to find a laboratory that would conduct outdoor radon emissions monitoring during
the field pilot study. Unfortunately, this portion of the pilot study was not completed, as
the District staff and its consultant were unable to find a suitable lab that could provide
these services.
From 1993 through about 1999, the District operated a packed-tower air stripper to
remove Tetrachloroethylene (peE) from drinking water produced in the Gardner
Mountain area. The facility was shut down owing to MTBE contamination making the
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wells unusable. Water from this well contains radon gas at concentrations ranging from
800 pCilL to 3,055 pCi/L. The radon gas was released to the atmosphere along with the
PCE through the treatment process. Both packed-tower air strippers and multi-stage
bubble chambers are similar processes in that both use aeration to remove volatile
gasses dissolved in groundwater. This facility is a newer-generation aeration unit.
Comment 3a: 'We are concerned by the potential low level humming noises on a 24/7,
year round basis, that will occur as a result of the pumps running in the valley."
Response: See response to H & M Marty (06/13/07), Comment 4. Note that this
property has been used as a well facility since the early 1960's. The District is unaware
of any noise complaints from these operations.
Comment 3b: "This industrial operation has no place in a residential setting."
Response: The state of California recognizes that public facilities used for the
production, generation, storage or transmission of water are indispensable and must be
located at the discretion of the water district to assure the efficient and economic
delivery of drinking water to its customers. The District has completed engineering
planning studies showing the need and utility of the proposed project, as the most cost
effective means to continue to provide adequate quantities of safe drinking water that
meets the South Lake Tahoe community's needs.
See also response to H & M Marty (06/13/07), Comment 1.
Comment 3c: "This size and magnitude of this project does not meet a reasonable
standard for residential operation."
Response: The project is sized to meet the objectives of the intended use of the well
controls building and treatment facility. The District retained an Architect that designed
the facility in such a manner to conform to the residential setting. The majority of District
drinking water well facilities are situated in residential neighborhoods throughout the
South Tahoe area. Many of the surrounding neighbors are unaware of there existence,
due to the unobtrusive design and operation of these facilities.
See also response to H & M Marty (06/13/07), Comment 2.
Comment 3d: ''This project will forever destroy the beauty and serenity of this scenic
and pristine river, wildlife corridor and recreational area so critical to the Tahoe Basin."
Response: This property has been used as a well facility since the early 1960's, without
any detrimental effects to the surrounding area. Native habitat does not occur on this
site. The proposed facility is situated outside a designated stream environment zone.
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Comment 4: "The industrial storage of hazardous chemicals and diesel fuel in a
residential area of this magnitude is unacceptable and creates a dangerous situation for
the fragile and scenic valley and neighborhood."
Response: See response to H & M Marty (06/13/07), Comment 8.
Comment 5: "The South Upper Truckee river watershed is essential habitat for native
fish, amphibians and other wildlife and does not meet the new industrial standard you
are creating in this vital corridor."
Response: Implementation of this project will in no manner change the One-family
Residential (TR1) District designated by EI Dorado County Zoning ordinance for this
area.
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Dr. Gary Fisher (06/14/07):
Comment: Radon eX/Josure and emission Is reaulated bv both the EPA and the
FDA. The maximum allowable EPA and FDA limit on radon levels before remediation is
required is 4 pCi/L. Please note that the STPUD proposes to release 30 pCllt from
their 13 foot tall stackl This Is 7.5X the allowable EPA maximum that reaulres
immediate remediation..
Response: The comment includes the concentration reduction in the aeration unit, but
neglects to consider concentration reduction by dispersion. This process will lead to an
annual average concentration of 0.0064 pCilL, which is 0.16% of the EPA action level.
Question 1: "How can the community be sure that, even if the STPUD says it isn't
using the radon-contaminated water, that STPUD isn't using it anyway without informing
you?"
Response: The District has been providing a safe and reliant source of drinking water
to it's customers since 1973. The District is required to sample water that it provides to
its users, and report these results to its users. The District regularly provides Consumer
Confidence Reports (CCRs) detailing the quality of its drinking water provided, including
natural radioactivity, in accordance with California Safe Drinking Water Act laws and
regulations. Though radon is not currently regulated by the EPA or the state, we report
radon in our CCR.
Question 2: "The STPUD document talks about using the radon-rich wells that are
better producers of water than wells in the same area; doesn't that strike fear into
anyone else but me? Is the well that STPUD is all ready using contaminated? How
close are their current wells to the new one they are proposing to use?"
Response: All District drinking water sources contain some levels of dissolved radon.
The District is proposing to treat a well having low levels of arsenic, for corrosion
control, rather than having to treat a well having high levels of arsenic, for arsenic.
Operationally, it is more cost effective to treat water for corrosion control than for
arsenic removal.
The subject property has been used as a well facility since the early 1960's. The District
has produced drinking water from the South Upper Truckee (SUT) Well No.1 and the
former South Upper Truckee Well No.2 for more than twenty years. Both the SUT No.1
and former SUT No.2 wells have similar chemistry as the new SUT Well No.3. These
wells are situated within 50 feet of each other. The existing wells have had levels of
radon within safe levels.
Question 3: 'Will the aeration be carried out 24/7? If so, then 24/7 monitoring of the
radon being released from their stack should be required"
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Response: The well, and aeration unit, will be used as needed, from less than one hour
to continuously. Based on historical usage, it is estimated that the South Upper Truckee
Well facility would most likely be operated on a daily average basis, about 14 hours per
day.
Environmental impacts to the release of radon from the proposed project is addressed
in the draft ISIND, Appendix E, Section 4.0 - EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT. Findings
from the exposure assessment shows that average ambient concentration of radon gas
in zone of maximum impact (that is 62 feet from the outlet chimney at a height of 59
inches above surrounding ground elevation) would be equivalent to a 1.6% of EPA's
average nationwide outdoor radon level (0.4 pCVL). These radon concentrations are
not believed to pose a significant risk to public health on a lifetime exposure basis.
Based on the results of the impact assessment, the impact does not require monitoring
or mitigation as suggested in the comment.
Question 4: 'Will the highly charged and far more dangerous radon daughter nuclides
be monitored?"
Response: At this time, the project does not include a requirement for radon air
emissions monitoring.
Question 5: "Are there any studies of airflow patterns from the proposed exhaust stack
over the entire neighborhood to be able to reliably predict where the radioactive plume
will spread, how far the plume will spread, and how fast the plume will dissipate?"
Response: Details regarding the dispersion analysis used in the radon gas exposure
assessment are provided in the draft ISIND, Appendix E, Section 3.0 - DISPERSION
ANAL YSIS. The model makes conservative (worst-case) assumptions in order to
provide an upper bound on the maximum concentration that could be emitted.
Consideration of more site-specific conditions would lead to lower concentrations.
Since the result of the screening level model produced such a minor concentration, the
more site-specific modeling was not needed for impact assessment purposes. The
screening analysis showed that annual average outdoor concentrations of radon gas
would increase by 1.6% or less of EPA's average nationwide outdoor radon level in any
location with respect to the exhaust stack.
Question 6: "Radon can be adsorbed very effectively using carbon block filters that
ultimately, must be treated as radioactive waste; has the STPUD investigated this much
safer option for radon removal?"
Response: Drinking water regulations for radon have been proposed, but have not
been adopted. The proposed Radon in Drinking Water Rule would provide an
enforceable maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 300 pCi/L and alternative MCL of
4,000 pCi/L. The drinking water standard that would apply would be contingent on
whether the State or Community Water System developed a multimedia mitigation
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program to address radon in indoor air. The District will consider radon treatment after
the Radon in Drinking Water Rule is adopted.
Question 7: "Aeration removes 30 - 70% of total radon; the rest remains in the water
as an ingestion hazard. Does the STPUD have any studies that show aeration to be
more effective than that? Even a 70% removal leaves 8-9 pCi/L unaccounted for, nearly
the double maximum allowed by the EPA and FDA.".
Response: During corrosion control treatment pilot testing, water quality sampling
showed a greater than 90% reduction in dissolved radon concentration using bubble
aeration. During pilot testing, influent radon concentration averaged 483 pCil and
effluent radon concentration averaged 24 pCi/L. It is our understanding that a drinking
water standard for radon has not been adopted by the EPA.
Question 8: "The cost of a potential lawsuit will offset by many orders of magnitude any
savings this new hazardous water source might produce; are the STPUD board
members aware of Love Canal?"
Response: Yes, STPUD Is aware of "Love Canal". There is no evidence to support the
contention that the new water source is hazardous. The subject property has been used
to provide drinking water since the early 1960's. Drinking water produced from this site
has met all state and federal drinking water standards. The District has worked closely
with the Department of Health Services to insure that this site and the South Tahoe
PUD water system will continue to provide a safe and reliable source of drinking water
to meet the needs of its customers.
Question 9: "According to STPUD's own document, the savings resulting from using
this new radon-contaminated water source would be small; wouldn't it be wiser to
charge a tiny bit more to the rate payers and guarantee safe water and safe air around
the plant? .There is not just faulty reasoning here, there is no reasoning?"
Response: The purpose of the draft IS/ND is to evaluate the potential environmental
impacts from the proposed project. District planning studies suggest that District water
treatment costs could be significantly reduced by cost effective corrosion treatment at
the SUT Well No.3. It is unclear to which STPUD document is being referenced.
Question 10: "Have you investigated any links between STPUD and other investors or
sources of unseen funding?"
Response: The District is a public agency, formed in 1950, that provides wastewater
collection, treatment and recycling and drinking water to the community of South Lake
Tahoe. The District provides a comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) each
fiscal year that includes an independent auditor's report. The District has received
numerous awards from the Government Finance Officers Association for its excellence
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in financial reporting. The District does not encourage, maintain or accept any sources
of unseen funding. All funds for projects and staff come from service charges and other
fees from our customers, or from state or federal grants.
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Leslv I. Fleck (06/19/07)
Item 1) Noise: Concems about increase in noise levels and request for an onsite
demonstration and noise impact report:
Response: The District appreciates and values the serenity of this area and will take
all reasonable steps to maintain this condition. Facilities and equipment will be installed
as necessary to meet the 50db community noise limitation. In addition, the District
intends to install additional or expanded features as necessary to control noise and
particular frequencies and modulations that may present a nuisance to the
neighborhood. Noise control was a major issue during the District's design process that
resulted in the following sound dampening features:
7. All mechanical equipment will be housed within a concrete block building
8. A submersible pump and motor set in the production well;
9. A universal inlet silencer and sound attenuation wrap will be installed on the
aeration blower and motor;
10. Sound dampening board will be installed on the interior ceiling and walls of the
mechanical building;
11. A noise silencer will be placed on the air inlet; and
12. The air inlet will be directed toward the west, away from neighboring residences.
Although we believe these systems will provide the necessary noise control, additional
equipment andlor features will be installed if necessary. The District is open to having
the TRPA assist or consult in the completion of a sound survey.
Item 2) Hazardous Materials Business Plan: Request for additional reasonable time
to review and comment on completed Hazardous Materials Business Plan:
Response: The Hazardous Materials Business Plan is currently in draft form and is
being completed in compliance with and as required by the EI Dorado County
Environmental Management Department. This plan includes information on two
materials, sodium hypochlorite (similar to household bleach) and diesel fuel, that meet
the reporting requirements set by the County. The District's draft plan includes general
materials information, estimated voJume of consumption, materials handling and storage
procedures, and emergency contacts, response procedures and precautions. This is
basic information that the County requires to assess potential hazards and to make sure
that the necessary procedures and precautions are in place before the facility goes
online.
The District has been using sodium hypochlorite as a disinfectant at drinking water wells
since 1989. Sodium hypochlorite has been used atthe South Upper Truckee site
without incident since 1989. The sodium hypochlorite will be contained in a double-
walled 400-gallon tank within the chemical room. Any spills from the tank would be
contained within the building and directed to the floor drain to the District sanitary sewer.
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The District has been using diesel fuel to power emergency stand-by generators at six
(6) drinking water well facilities through the South Tahoe area, including the South
Upper Truckee site. Diesel fuel has been used at the South Upper Truckee site since
installation of the emergency power generator in 1993. Diesel fuel for this project will be
contained within a 200-gallon double-walled belly tank underlying the generator within
the building. Spill buckets would be used to clean-up spills from the tank.
The Hazardous Materials Business Plan will not be completed and approved by the
County for perhaps several months and does not need to be completed until the well is
ready for startup operations in March 2008. The District is completing this Plan as
required by the EI Dorado County Environmental Management Department for their
review, comment, and approval. A public review period is not part of this process and
we believe unnecessary in this case based on the benign, common nature of the two
reportable materials, sodium hypochlorite and diesel fuel.
If you would like to review the draft or final plans, you will need to contact Virginia Huber
at the EI Dorado County Environmental Management Department, 3368 Lake Tahoe
Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150.
Item 3) TRPA Initial Environmental Checklist for Determination of Environmental
Impact: - I disagree with the following statements contained in the checklist, all of which
are checked "No" by STPUD and I believe the reasonable answer to each of these
should be a "YES", barring absolute data to the contrary (such as a full EIR), or
"Insufficient Data" when no long term data was ,shown for the conclusion. The point of
my objections is in parenthesis following each statement:
2. Air Quality of ambient (existing) air quality?... Will the proposal result in...
(b) Deterioration of ambient (existing) air quality? (Increase to ambient radioactive
radon emissions - actual levels of ambient, and actual future levels of increased,
unknown - insufficient site data)
Response: A dispersion analysis was performed using a conservative model that
provides "worst-case" impacts. The screening analysis showed that annual average
outdoor concentrations of radon gas would increase by 1.6% or less of EPA's average
nationwide outdoor radon level in any location with respect to the exhaust stack.
STPUD cannot be expected to control the ambient level of radon in Christmas Valley,
however, its model shows that this project's impact on the air quality is much less than
the EPA's standards.
(c) The creation of objectionable odors (Diesel fuel and hazardous chemical usage)
Response: The project will not create objectionable odors. During the fall of 2006, the
District completed an approximately nine (9) week field pilot test using low profile
aeration. Objectionable odors from the aerated water were not observed during the pilot
study.
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(d) Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either
locally or regionally? (Air dispersion procedures?)
Response: Since ambient air will be used in the deep bubble aerators, air will leave the
building at the same temperature and moisture level. The area of impact the blowers
that accelerate air from the stack are minor and cannot alter air movement.
(e) Increased use of diesel fuel? (200 gallon on site storage and use)
Response: Diesel fuel has been used at the South Upper Truckee site since the
installation of the emergency power generator in 1993. No change is proposed to the
use or amount of diesel fuel at the site.
3. Water Quality... Will the proposal result in...
(j) The potential discharge of contaminants to the groundwater or any alteration of
groundwater quality? (There is always the potential for hazardous chemical discharge
when there is hazardous chemical storage at a site - no disaster mitigation plan has
been presented to the public for review and comment)
Response: The District has been using sodium hypochlorite as a disinfectant at
drinking water wells since 1989. Sodium hypochlorite has been used at the South Upper
Truckee site without incident since 1989. Sodium hypochlorite for this project will be
contained in a double-walled 400-gallon tank within the chemical room. Any spills from
the tank would be contained within the building and directed to the floor drain to the
District sanitary sewer.
The District has been using diesel fuel to power emergency stand-by generators at six
(6) drinking water well facilities through the South Tahoe area, including the South
Upper Truckee site. Diesel fuel has been used at the South Upper Truckee site since
installation of the emergency power generator in 1993. Diesel fuel for this project would
be contained within a 200 gallon double-walled belly tank underlying the generator
within the building. Spill buckets would be used to clean-up spills from the tank.
The proposed project will not change the use of sodium hypochlorite or diesel fuel at the
site. The District has developed a Hazardous Materials Business Plan to be filed with
the EI Dorado County Environmental Management Department, prior to construction of
the facility. The Hazardous Materials Plan includes a training plan that informs District
staff on the proper use of spill clean-up procedures, notification requirements and the
proper handling of hazardous materials used at this site.
(k) Is the project located within 600 feet of a drinking water source?
Response: The project is at least 1,080 feet from each of the 3 neighboring private
wells in the area. Although the project itself is providing drinking water, it is not
considered a drinking water source because the water must go through treatment
before it is considered potable.
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(d) Deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat quantity or quality? (Insufficient data
given to determine long range impact of chemical and radon impact on wildlife)
Response: Wildlife will not come in contact with chemicals (See response to 3. Water
Quality... will result in...). Assuming that the same regulations for human health apply
to wildlife, the "worst case" model showed radon emissions were well within EPA
regulations and 1.6% or less of the EPA's average nationwide outdoor radon level of 0.4
pCi/L in any location.
6. Noise... Will the proposal result in...
(a) Increases in existing Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) beyond those
permitted in the applicable Plan Area Statement Community Plan or Master Plan?
(Should have at least been "No, with mitigation")
Response: The project itself, without mitigation required elsewhere, is designed to
meet the TRPA CNEL of 50 decibels for the Christmas Valley Area. The following
measures are not mitigation measures but are components of the project:
1. All mechanical equipment will be housed within a concrete block building
2. A submersible pump and motor set in the production well;
3. A universal inlet silencer and sound attenuation wrap will be installed on the
aeration blower and motor;
4. Sound dampening board will be installed on the interior ceiling and walls of the
mechanical building;
5. A noise silencer will be placed on the air inlet; and
6. The air inlet will be directed toward the west, away from neighboring residences.
Construction related activities would generate a short-term increase in ambient noise
levels. However, according to Chapter 23.8, construction noise is exempt from the
quantitative limits contained in the Noise Ordinance if construction occurs between the
house of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
10. Risk of upset... Will the proposal...
(a) Involve a risk of explosion or the release of hazardous substances including, but not
limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation in the event of an accident or upset?
(Christmas Valley is a notorious area for cars and boulders coming down off Echo
Summit... a few years back a car came off the cliff all the way down to South Upper
Truckee and burst into flames. The project is almost in a direct line from the gulley
below Echo Summit where several cars have careened over the side, intentionally and
otherwise, in the past few years... 2 such incidents alone last year. The valley is also a
"low flying" area for helicopters, so it would be very prudent to consider the possibility
for "upset conditions" more than has been done in the STPUD proposal).
Response: The project itself does not involve the risk of explosion. It is possible a car
could drive off the cliff on Echo Summit or a catastrophic earthquake could occur, but
the same dangers could occur with any project in the Christmas Valley Area.
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17. Human Health... Will the proposal result in...
(a) Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)?
(To ignore the potential long term health implications of radon emissions, first with
insufficient data to support the presumption in the STPUD proposal that there IS no
impact, and secondly to overlook the necessity for long term monitoring of the radon
emissions, is negligent).
Response: STPUD does have sufficient data to support both the amount of radon
emissions from the project and human exposure to the radon emissions. Using mass
balance along with a conservative model, STPUD presented the "worst case" scenario
for radon exposure and still was well below the EPA's risk guidelines. As for potential
long term health implications, STPUD is relying on the EPA's standards for outdoor
radon concentrations. .
(b) Exposure of people to potential health hazards? (Data exists to support that constant
noise, radon and hazardous chemicals all can have long term health consequences, it's
simply a matter of exposure patterns, which has not been adequately considered in the
STPUD proposal that declares it will bring these factors into our neighborhood yet by
STPUD's declaration as the controlling authority, there is no health hazardl).
Response: See responses to 6. Noise, 17.a Human Health, and 3. Water Quality
above.
18. Scenic Resource/Community Design... Will the proposal result in...
(a) Be visible from any state or federal highway, Pioneer Trail, or from Lake Tahoe?
(The property is visible from Echo Summit which is a TRPA Scenic Corridor. Given the
air currents in the valley and sound echoes, it's very possible sound from the project,
and any odors, may easily draft upward to Echo Summit. Residents of Christmas Valley
can often hear everyday conversations (normal conversation is 60 dB) of tourists who
have stopped in the road turnouts to take pictures.
Response: The project area is located in a scenic corridor designated by the TRPA
(Roadway Unit 37, Echo Summit). While the entry point view's scenic quality is rated
"high", there will be no adverse effect on the scenic vista as the structure's appearance
will conform to TRPA's Design Review Guidelines.
21. Findings of significance...
(b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short term, to the disadvantage of
long term, environmental goals? {A short-term impact on the environment is one which
occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time, while long-term impacts will endure
well into the future}. (I leave this question for the readers of my letter to determine for
themselves - my opinion is "yes, unequivocally").
Response: See responses above.
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Item 4) RADON
Question 1: 0.88 pCill in Zephyr Cove, versus 0.4 pCil1 EPA nationwide average...more
than twice as high as the ambient level used by STPUD to calcul;lte whether or not the
human exposure to radon in this neighborhood will be safe or not!
Response: Using the higher value for Zephyr cover (0.88 pCi/l) results in the
incremental additional annual average ambient concentration of radon gas in the zone
of maximum impact being 0.7 percent. The local value, therefore, results in the impact
of the discharge being less than reported in the Initial Study, and supports the proposed
action.
Question 2: Amending the calculations to include actual radon emission for this site
combined with actual ambient concentrations for the site (completely unknown due to
insufficient data) could easily put the supposedly safe ambient emission level proposed
by STPUD into the realm of "mitigation recommended by EPA" arena, and that is an
unreasonable and completely unacceptable standard to impose on the residents who
would be most impacted by this.
Response: The actual annual average radon emission concentration from the site will
be less than 0.0064 pCi/L. This is 0.16 percent of the EPAs action level of 4 pCi/L and
well within measurement uncertainty of radon detection. Therefore, the emission will
not have a detectable effect on sites that are already near the EPA action level of 4
pCi/L.
Question 3: Given the importance of radon's health hazards and what we don't really
know about the long term effects other than there probably are damaging effects, or
without sufficient site-specific Christmas Valley data to support any calculations or
conclusions created by STPUD, I ask STPUD to amend their proposal and base all their
radon data calculations on current, accurate, site specific measurements of radon gas.
Response: The calculations of radon emissions from the facility have been based on
site-specific water concentrations. The air dispersion model provides conservative
results for radon concentrations in air; that is, the model provides a higher level of radon
than would actually be emitted from the facility. The radon concentrations are 0.16
percent of EPA's indoor action level for radon, 1.6 percent of the average outdoor radon
concentration, and 0.7 percent of the concentration cited by the commenter for Zephyr
Cove. The percentage increase in radon from the facility is within the measurement
error of ambient levels, and so ambient levels will not be measurably affected by the
discharge.
Question 4: Radon gas levels are affected by temperature, precipitation, diurnal
changes, geology, meteorology, and even the moon, so I would suggest the data be
collected at random intervals of night and day, during temperature extremes, seasonal
variations and precipitation changes, throughout the designated impact zone as
described by STPUD in the proposal. I would also suggest that this data, as well as a
full environmental report on the risks and hazards of radon, be prepared by a scientist
who specializes in radioactive hazards, then the report be submitted for further public
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review and comment. I would also request that STPUD maintain ongoing, onsite radon
emission measurements, and at the neighboring properties closest to the impact zone,
as well, to insure there is no dangerous variation in any calculated levels or to begin
additional mitigation procedures as required.
Response: See response to question 3 regarding site-specific information used to
calculate radon emissions from the facility, and the conservative (worst case) nature of
the dispersion modeling methods. The proposed testing program is intended to quantify
the background levels of radon, and the contribution of the facility. See response to
question 3 regarding the percentage contribution of the facility to background
concentrations. The more detailed measurement of natural background concentrations
are not warranted, based on the de minimus contribution of this source. The Initial
Study has a full disclosure of the public health effects of radon.
Question 5: It would be irresponsible to calculate the likelihood for human exposure
damage based on an assumption that STPUD knows all there is to know about the
inherent risks of radon.
Response: The assessment has been based on data developed by or on behalf of the
US EPA and not by STPUD. The EPA has used the studies to establish safe levels
based, and the incremental increase is within measurement uncertainty compared to
these levels. In the narrative portion of this comment letter, reference was made to an
EPA goal of 0 for radon exposure. As noted elsewhere in the comment, however,
background levels due to natural sources are 0.4 pCill on a national basis, and 0.88
pCiIL at Zephyr Cove. As such, zero radon exposure in this setting is not feasible owing
to the naturally-occurring sources.
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T. and L. Moulia (06/19/071
Question 1: It is morally and ethically wrong for entities handling radioactively
concentrated natural sources, such as Tahoe groundwaters, to take steps which
radioactively concentrate other pathways (eg air) and force small fractions of the
population to bear the brunt of the radiation exposure. The EPA has adopted this
position and begun efforts to regulate Technically Enhanced Naturally Occurring
Radioactive Materials (TENORM). It has provided guidance on the effects on the
public from airborne radon releases from venting of uranium mines. It has also
provided guidance to Community Water Districts on proper handling of water
treatment and filter mediums which have become radioactively contaminated in
the normal course of treating groundwater with high concentrations of Naturally
Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM). Unfortunately, STPUD's proposed
method of corrosion control for water from SUT#3 is a novel approach having
much the same impact as mine venting of radon, but not yet addressed in
regulation. Their proposal clearly meets the intent of what EPA has proposed to
regulate under its' TENORM Program but the specifics of which. . . .for this type of
corrosion control treatment....have not yet been addressed. I would trust that in
an environmentally aware community such as Tahoe, in an environmentally
sensitive area such as Tahoe, that all involved would wish to meet not just the
letter of environmental regulation but also the intent.
Response: The approach taken in the impact assessment is to compare the increase to
standards set by EPA for residential areas, such as that in the vicinity of the facility. As
such, the exposure estimates and levels of significant are likely to be stricter than those
that may come in the future from EPA regarding TENORM.
Question 2: The total release of radioactivity to the residential environment in
Christmas Valley through the deaeration of SUT#3 well water is enormous and the
radioisotope released, radon222, is extremely toxic.
o Based on pilot tests it is clear that the proposed deaerator will remove 604
pCilL from the 1400gpm of extracted well water. This will result in the
release of 1.68 Curies per year into a residential neighborhood in
Christmas Valley.
o This is an enormous amount of radioactive material. It exceeds twice the
total curies released under continuous operation in 2004 by the 1100
MWe Diablo Canyon Unit 1 nuclear powerplant (0.84 curies in continuous
gaseous release in 2004). It is over half (55%) of all gaseous releases
made by the same unit .in that year (3.05 curies). Diablo Canyon Unit 1 is
one of the largest nuclear powerplants in the United States.
o At Diablo Canyon, exclusion areas result in the gaseous radioactive
releases being made miles from the nearest residence, not 40 feet as in
Christmas Valley
o The radioactive toxicity of the Radon222 to be released in Christmas
Valley is - 100 times greater than that of Ar41 , Kr85 and Xe 133 which
comprised almost all of the Diablo Canyon gaseous releases in 2004
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(Diablo RemD EDB rotLicenseeReleaseAmts.asD.htm , 10 CFR 20 App B
Table2).
o If this well were licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC),
offsite exposures to the public could not exceed 0.1 pCi/L were much
lower (50 mRem annual exposure...equivalent to about 10 chest X-rays)
but more importantly, STPUD would also be required to control emissions
such that they are As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). This last
requirement is taken very seriously by the NRC and would require
engineering altematives at reasonably higher costs be adopted if they can
lower dose.
Response: The commenter calculates the amount of radon removed from the water.
The amount removed from water (500 pCi/L in the Initial Study) is reduced to 31.2 pCilL
in the aerator, and then further reduced to 0.08 by dispersion from the stack. On an
annual average basis, the maximum radon concentration emitted from the facility would
be 0.0064 pCi/L. The risk assessment procedures used by the EPA take these
exposure concentrations, and then consider the duration of exposure. These
procedures are the basis for the levels that EPA would require mitigation. As is clear
from the analysis, the facility's emission 0.16 percent of the EPAs action level of 4 pCilL
and well within measurement uncertainty of radon detection. Therefore, the emission
will not have a detectable effect on sites that are already near the EP A action level of 4
pCi/L. Furthermore, the average annual increase in radon concentration from the
facility would be 1.6 % of EPAs average nationwide outdoor radon level of 0.4 pCilL.
Based on the Radon Map provided in the Initial Study, the Lake Tahoe area is likely to
be higher than this national average, and as such the emission is an even smaller
percentage. The comparison to Diablo Canyon is not equivalent; the nuclear power
plant can emit gamma and beta radiation, which is much more resistant to shielding
than the alpha particles emitted by radon. Accordingly, the regulatory framework
governing Diablo Canyon differs from that used by EPA to protect residential
populations from radon exposure.
Question 3: The plume screening study carried out as part of the Initial Study/Negative
Declaration may not be adequate to properly model the SUT#3 situation, and does not
provide enough information to allow the public to adequately judge their risk.
a) One input does not appear consistent with the pilot study and well #3
chemistry. The radon concentration appears incorrect by as much as 20%.
b) Sensitivity analyses do not appear to have been performed. The
exposures calculated by the model appear to be very sensitive to the
height of the receptor (possibly 2 or 3 orders of magnitude). There are a
number of residences in close proximity to the well stack that have second
stories in which people likely sleep and spend an appreciable fraction of
their time with windows open during much of the year. There exposure will
be underestimated.
c) The model assumes the stack will release a plume at the same
temperature as ambient air. During much of the year the well water in the
deaerator (with well water at - 47, 48 deg F) will subcool the stack
exhaust air relative to ambient air. This would likely result in negative
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buoyancy for the plume, a lower height and increased exposure to local
residents. Further there is some indication that the EPA model used was
designed primarily for powerplant plumes and may not be appropriate for
plumes in which the exhaust air is below ambient air temperatures.
d) It is, not clear what analysis was conducted to evaluate models for plumes
at high elevations (6300 ft) and for local -Christmas Valley- geographical
and meteorological conditions. Strictly from winter observation (when
there is smoke in the valley) there appear to be frequent occasions in
which there are inversions or some meteorology which traps emissions
near the ground. At the emission rate from the stack this might result in 1-
2 mremlhr if such meteorology could expose people to near stack
concentrations. A few days of this per year might result in exposures
which easily exceed the 15 mRemlyr EPA guidance.
e) This program simply calculates average radioactive concentrations.
Because of the high radiotoxicity of radon a small concentration can still
result in a significant risk. Any analysis should also identify dose to the
most affected members of the public. Including a range of outcomes to
show what might occur in improbable years with particularly bad weather
outcomes (inversions?).
Response: The responses are presented according to the letter of the paragraph
indicated above.
a. The Initial Study used a wider range of measurements than in the pilot study. A
change of 20% to the input value would not lead to a different conclusion from
the study, based on the very low concentrations calculated.
b. The model is widely used and has been extensively validated, including
sensitivity analysis. The Initial Study describes the effects of some of the
variables, based on this information.
c. The dispersion model did not include provision of plume buoyancy, and as noted
in the report this leads to a conservative outcome to the model.
d. The model makes conservative (worst-case) assumptions in order to provide an
upper bound on the maximum concentration that could be emitted.
Consideration of more site-specific conditions would lead to lower
concentrations. Since the result of the screening level model produced such a
minor concentration, the more site-specific modeling was not needed for impact
assessment purposes.
e. See response to lid"; the more specific modeling was not needed because the
bounding-level analysis showed such minor concentrations emitted from the
facility.
Question 4: Hazardous Materials: I have not had time to analyze this issue yet, but to
be stroring hazardous materials in bulk quantities.. .NAOH, chlorine etc.. .less than 150
feet from the Truckee River seems hard to believe. I have dealt with industrial facilities
and there is no doubt that between operations problems, tank/piping aging,
transportation of bulk chemicals to the site.. ..there will be a spill.. .it's not a matter of if
but when. The big question will be whether the spill will impact the Upper Truckee River.
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With the close proximity to the river, it seems probable that at some point there will be a
problem.
Response: The District has been using sodium hypochlorite as a disinfectant at
drinking water wells since 1989. Since 1989, sodium hypochlorite has been safely and
properly used at the South Upper Truckee site without incident. Sodium hypochlorite for
this project will be contained in a double-walled 400-gallon tank within the chemical
room. Any spills from the tank would be contained within the building and directed to the
floor drain to the District sanitary sewer.
The District has been using diesel fuel to power emergency stand-by generators at six
(6) drinking water well facilities through the South Tahoe area, including the South
Upper Truckee site. Diesel fuel has been used at the South Upper Truckee site since
installation of the emergency power generator in 1993. Diesel fuel for this project would
be contained within a 200 gallon double-walled belly tank underlying the generator
within the building. Spill buckets would be used to clean-up spills from the tank.
The proposed project will not change the use of sodium hypochlorite or diesel fuel at the
site. The District has developed a Hazardous Materials Business Plan to be filed with
the EI Dorado County Environmental Management Department, prior to construction of
the facility. The Hazardous Materials Plan includes a training plan that informs District
staff on the proper use of spill clean-up procedures, notification requirements and the
proper handling of hazardous materials used at this site.
Question 5 Noise:
The TRPA guidance for this project should be "not exceed August....1982....levels" or
50dB whichever is most limiting. (Note 1982 levels would not be greater than ambient
levels today, 2007 and therefore ambient 2007 levels should be able to be used as a
limit when these are less than 50db). I would suspect that at many times of day and
year, Christmas Valley will see ambient sound levels, absent the pumping and water
treatment facility, less than 50 dB. Just because a rural area may have a low ambient
background noise level should not provide the right for a company to create a noisier
environment up to the TRPA 50 db limits. Fans are inherently noisy and difficult to
silence. Two 25 HP, 3600 RPM, 1500cfm fans operating 24 hrs/day 365 days a year
likely create a discernable background noise even with good silencing especially during
quiet periods of the day (early morning hours) and particularly quiet times of the year.
If this project is actually constructed, which it should not be, then the standard should be
no discern able noise level at any time of day or year above ambient conditions. This
should be an easy standard to measure. STPUD should agree to contract with a
knowledgeable noise engineering organization to develop a testing procedure to
measure instantaneous ambient noise levels at the quietest periods of time both daily
and during the course of a year and during those periods to have STPUD cycle the
treatmenUpump facility on and off while instantaneous measurements are taken. Within
their ability to measure there should be no discernable difference in noise levels on an
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instantaneous basis at the property line or STPUD should modify its structures/systems
so that they do meet this standard or shut them down.
Response: The District appreciates and values the serenity of this area and will take all
reasonable steps to maintain this condition. Facilities and equipment will be installed as
necessary to meet the 50db community noise limitation. In addition, the District intends
to install additional or expanded features as necessary to control noise and particular
frequencies and modulations that may present a nuisance to the neighborhood. Noise
control was a major issue during the District's design process that resulted in the
following sound dampening features:
1. All mechanical equipment will be housed within a concrete block building
2. A submersible pump and motor set in the production well;
3. A universal inlet silencer and sound attenuation wrap will be installed on the
aeration blower and motor;
4. Sound dampening board will be installed on the interior ceiling and walls of the
mechanical building;
5. A noise silencer will be placed on the air inlet; and
6. The air inlet will be directed toward the west, away from neighboring residences.
Although we believe these systems will provide the necessary noise control, additional
equipment and/or features will be installed if necessary. The District is open to having
the TRPA assist or consult in the completion of a sound survey.
Question 6 C02:
Finally, I find it very interesting that we are at a time in this world when many
progressive states, cities and corporations are doing everything they can to create
programs to minimize adding greenhouse gases to the environment. A major theme in
green house gas mitigation strategies has been to sequester carbon back into the
ground. For many industrial facilities this will come at a very high cost. South Lake
Tahoe, an environmentally aware community where I assume support for Global
Warming mitigation has almost unanimous support, is going to pick an option for
treating its drinking water in which it takes already sequestered carbon (C02) in
groundwater, strip it out of the water and release it to the air. Is this really what we want
to do?
Response:
The District retained a qualified water treatment specialist and chemical engineer to
evaluate corrosion control treatment options in compliance with CCR 9 64683(a).
Corrosion control options under consideration included use of chemical additives, such
as silicate or phosphate inhibitors and pH adjustment using aeration andlor chemical
addition. Use of phosphate inhibitors was ruled out for cost, as well as environmental
reasons, as phosphate addition has the potential to indirectly contribute to
eutrophication of Lake Tahoe. Silicate inhibitors were also ruled out due to cost, as well
as potentially detrimental affects to finished water quality. With regard to pH adjustment,
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addition of chemical additives alone (sodium hydroxide or lime) was not selected as
these required exceedingly large doses to achieve the required results, which would
lead to greater costs, larger facilities footprint and on-site storage and handling of
greater amounts of feed chemicals and waste by-products. For these and other
reasons, the findings and treatment recommendation for this facility was to use aeration
by mechanical means, with minimal addition of chemical additive, if necessary. The
District believes that this is the most appropriate and cost effective corrosion control
treatment alternative for the South Upper Truckee Well No.3. The Department of Health
Services carefully reviewed the Corrosion Control Report and approved the
recommended treatment option.
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Ron and Karyn Yost (06/19107)
Comment 1: "We object to the limited time that has been allocated to review and
evaluate this report. Three weeks do not allow adequate time for the layman to fully
understand and analyze the facts presented and consult experts. Please allow
additional time so that we can more adequately understand this project which impacts
our neighborhood, the air we breathe, and our quality of life. We absolutely must obtain
outside qualified evaluations to fully address our concerns."
Response: The project is being proceeding in compliance with the reporting.
notification, and review requirements as prescribed by the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In addition. the District has provided extra opportunities for public
review and comment, as detailed in the following paragraph.
The need for this project was initially discussed during a Board Workshop convened in
October 2005. In December 2005, the Board authorized staff to request proposals from
consulting engineering firms to conduct a Corrosion Control Study (CCS) for the South
Upper Truckee Well No.3, in accordance with California Safe Drinking Water Act
Requirements. In February 2006, the Board approved staff recommendation to select
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants (K1JC) to conduct Phase I of the study. In June 2007, the
Board approved Phase" of the CCS was approved by the Board. In March 2007,
Kennedy Jenks Consultants (K1JC) provided a 20-minute presentation describing the
purpose, methods and major findings from the Corrosion Control Study. In April 2007,
the District conducted a neighborhood meeting that discussed plans for the construction
of the CCS water treatment facility. At each of these meetings. the public has had an
opportunity to provide input on this project.
In addition to public review and comment, numerous public agencies, including the
TRPA. EI Dorado County, and the California Department of Health Services, have been
involved with the project. These agencies have experts in various fields that are able to
provide unique expertise during the review and comment period as an independent
agent for the average homeowner or layperson.
Comment 2: "According to your report regarding noise of the intended well. "...the
noise leaving the building will be through the air inlet...directed toward the west away
from, neighboring residences." Our property at 3168 South Upper Truckee appears to be
in the direct path of the air inlet. Although your report indicates that a silencer will be
installed, we are EXTREMELY CONCERNED that any noise will greatly diminish the
value of our property and the peacefulness of our setting."
Response: The District appreciates and values the serenity of this area and will take
all reasonable steps to maintain this condition. Facilities and equipment will be installed
as necessary to meet the 50db community noise limitation. In addition, the District
intends to install additional or expanded features as necessary to control noise and
particular frequencies and modulations that may present a nuisance to the
neighborhood. Noise control was a major issue during the District's design process that
resulted in the following sound dampening features:
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1. All mechanical equipment will be housed within a concrete block building
2. A submersible pump and motor set in the production well;
3. A universal inlet silencer and sound attenuation wrap will be installed on the
aeration blower and motor;
4. Sound dampening board will be installed on the interior ceiling and walls of the
mechanical building;
5. A noise silencer will be placed on the air inlet; and
6. The air inlet will be directed toward the west, away from neighboring residences.
Although we believe these systems will provide the necessary noise control, additional
equipment and/or features will be installed if necessary. The District is open to having
the TRPA assist or consult in the completion of a sound survey.
Comment 3: "The release of carbon dioxide and radon from the proposed chimney and
air outlet are of great concern. We have read reports which indicate that this situation
should be much more closely examined and evaluated before any plans are finalized.
We are most concerned about our own health as well as that of our neighbors. We
question your statements that these emissions pose "...no significant risk to public
health. n At the very least, more research is needed to accurately evaluate the short and
long-term impact of these emissions into our mountain and neighborhood environment."
Response: CO2 and radon are naturally occurring elements present in the
groundwater at the SUT well. The levels of these constituents are below limitations set
by the California Department of Health Services (DHS) and do not present a health
concern and do not require removal or treatment. The DHS is responsible for the safety
of the water we drink as well as the safety of any water treatment processes including
the safety of the release of C02 and radon into the air. The low levels of C02 and radon
in the groundwater result in low, insignificant levels released into the air by the aeration
system.
Environmental impacts to the release of radon from the proposed project are addressed
in the draftlS/ND, Appendix E, Section 4.0 - EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT. Findings
from the exposure assessment shows that average ambient concentration of radon gas
in zone of maximum impact (that is 62 feet from the outlet chimney at a height of 59
inches above surrounding ground elevation) would be equivalent to a 1.6% of EPA's
average nationwide outdoor radon level (0.4 pCi/L).
The annual average radon emission concentration from the site will be less than 0.0064
pCi/L. This is 0.16 percent of the EPAs action level of 4 pC ilL and well within
measurement uncertainty of radon detection. Therefore, the emission will not have a
detectable effect on ambient radon levels.
Comment 4: "The industrial storage of hazardous chemicals and diesel fuel in a
residential area is unacceptable. These substances pose a health threat to our
neighborhood as well as the wildlife that inhabits the area."
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Response: The amount and nature of the materials to be located on site do not
represent a significant risk to human or environmental health. The District has
completed a draft of a Hazardous Materials Business Plan in compliance with and as
required by the EI Dorado County Environmental Management Department. This plan
includes information on two materials, sodium hypochlorite (similar to household bleach)
and diesel fuel, that meet the reporting requirements set by the County.
The District's draft plan includes general materials information, estimated volume of
consumption, materials handling and storage procedures, and emergency contacts,
response procedures and precautions. This is basic information that the County
requires to assess potential hazards and to make sure that the necessary procedures
and precautions are in place before the facility goes online.
The District has been using sodium hypochlorite as a disinfectant at drinking water wells
since 1989. Sodium hypochlorite has been used atthe South Upper Truckee site
without incident since 1989. The sodium hypochlorite will be contained in a double-
walled 400-gallon tank within the chemical room. Any spills from the tank would be
contained within the building and directed to the floor drain to the District sanitary sewer.
The District has been using diesel fuel to power emergency stand-by generators at six
(6) drinking water well facilities through the South Tahoe area, including the South
Upper Truckee site. Diesel fuel has been used at the South Upper Truckee site since
installation of the emergency power generator in 1993. Diesel fuel for this project will be
contained within a 200-gallon double-walled belly tank underlying the generator within
the building. Spill buckets would be used to clean-up spills from the tank.
The Hazardous Materials Business Plan will not be completed and approved by the
County for perhaps several months and does not need to be complete until the well is
ready for startup operations in March 2008. The District is completing this Plan as
required by the EI Dorado County Environmental Management Department for their
review, comment, and approval. A public review period is not part of this process and
we believe unnecessary in this case based on the benign, common nature of the two
reportable materials, sodium hypochlorite and diesel fuel.
If you would like to review the draft or final plans, you will need to contact Virginia Huber
at the EI Dorado County Environmental Management Department, 3368 Lake Tahoe
Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150.
Comment 5: "Since the corner of Egret and South Upper Truckee is a much-used
school bus stop by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, this project impacts students
on a daily basis during the school year. This factor should be carefully considered."
Response: We appreciate and share your concern about the safety of students and all
others during the construction of the project. We will maintain a safe construction site
including all OSHA requirements, and meet all safety requirements as indicated by the
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County Department of Transportation. At this time, we don't believe that a change in
the bus stop will be necessary.
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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY
DISTRICT
SOUTH UPPER TRUCKEE
WELL CONTROLS BUILDING AND
TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT
State Clearinghouse Number: 2007052110
FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
July 5, 2007
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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
SOUTH UPPER TRUCKEE WELL PROJECT
CERTIFICATION OF THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTiliTY DISTRICT
SOUTH UPPER TRUCKEE WEll CONTROLS BUilDING
AND TREATMENT FACiliTY PROJECT
Whereas a Negative Declaration was prepared dated May 17, 2007 on the projeet which includes:
A brief description of the Project; the location of the project; findings that the project will not
have a significant effect on the environment and; an Initial Study documenting the potential
impacts, incorporated mitigation measures and information supporting the finding of no
significant impact;
Whereas the Negative Declaration was circulated through the California Office of Planning and
Research and to responsible agencies and the interested public from May 18, 2007 through June
19,2007 and comment letters were received from:
Herman and Mercy Marty (06/13/07);
Herman, Mercedes, Yolanda and Erika Marty (06/14/07);
Julie & Stuart Phillips (06/15/07);
Lesly I. Fleck (06/19/07);
Ron and Karyn Yost (06/19/07); and
Tom and Liz Moulia (06/19/07).
Whereas the Negative Declaration was noticed to adjacent property owners on May 18, 2007;
Whereas the written comments received during the Public Review period were considered and
accompanying responses were prepared on June 20, 2007;
Whereas the Negative Declaration was presented at a Public Meeting on June 21,2007;
Now therefore, at the July 5, 2007 Regular Meeting, the South Tahoe Public Utility District
Board finds "that upon review of the initial study, written comments received and responses to
written comments, that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have an adverse
affect on the environment."
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Notice of Determination
Form C
To: I;lJ
Office of Planning and Research
PO Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street, Room 212
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
From: (Public Agency) South Tahoe Public
Utility District (STPUD), 1275 Meadow
Crest Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(Address)
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County Clerk
County of El Dorado
360 Fair Lane
Placerville, CA 95667
Subject:
Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building & Treatment Facility
Project Title
2007052110
State Clearinghouse Number
(If submitted to Clearinghouse)
Ivo Bergsohn
Lead Agency
Contact Person
530.543.6204
Area CodeffelephonelExtension
3140 Egret Way, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, CA 96150 (APN: 036-581-01)
Project Location (include county)
Project Description:
A well controls building and treatment facility will be constructed that will house
mechanical and electrical controls, corrosion control treatment and disinfectant
equipment required for the operation of a proposed 1,400 gallon per minute municipal
drinking water supply well. This will replace two existing municipal water supply
wells operated at the site.
This is to advise that the South Tahoe Public Utility District
GZI Lead Agency 0 Responsible Agency
and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project:
has approved the above described project on
July 5, 2007
(Date)
I. The project [[]will IlIwill not] have a significant effect on the environment.
2. 0 An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
!;lI A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions ofCEQA.
3. Mitigation measures [[]were ltIwere not] made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A statement of Overriding Considerations [Dwas llJwas not] adopted for this project.
5. Findings [llIwere []were not] made pursuant to the provisions ofCEQA.
This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the General Public at:
Not Applicable
Signature (Public Agency)
Date
Title
Date received for filing at OPR:
January 2004
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6c
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Ivo Bergsohn, Hydro-Geologist
MEETING DATE:
July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT NAME: South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building and
Treatment Facility
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Approve proposals from Entrix, Inc. (ENTRIX) to: 1)
complete an ambient noise monitoring survey; and 2) Conduct a two-year outdoor air
sampling program for radon monitoring at the South Upper Truckee site, in the
estimated amounts of $10,000 and $20,000, respectively.
DISCUSSION: During the June 21, 2007 Public Meeting concerning the Initial Study
and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for the South Upper Truckee Well
Controls Building and Treatment Facility Project, written comments were received
regarding potential long-term noise and radon emission environmental health and safety
impacts from the project. In consideration of these comments, District staff requested
that ENTRIX prepare two cost proposals. The first proposal is to conduct an ambient
noise monitoring survey at the South Upper Truckee site. Information from this noise
survey will be used as a baseline to assess potential noise impacts from operation of
the proposed treatment facility. The second proposal is to develop a sampling program
for outdoor air monitoring of radon at the South Upper Truckee site. The sampling
program would be used to monitor background radon concentrations before and after
operation of the treatment facility to determine any increase above background levels.
District staff believes that the project without mitigation has a less than significant
environmental impact. The monitoring programs are being implemented in response to
the neighborhood concerns and direction of the Board. Results from the baseline noise
monitoring and the radon monitoring program will be provided to the community through
a stakeholders group being established between District staff and concerned
neighbors.
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SCHEDULE: July 2007 - July 2009
COSTS: Ambient Noise Monitoring: $10,000 (estimated); Radon Monitoring Program:
$20,000 (estimated);
ACCOUNT NO: 2029-8463/RWSUTR
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $2,135,011
ATTACHMENTS: Proposal for Ambient Noise Monitoring, June 27,2007; Proposal for
Radon Air Monitoring, June 27,2007.
CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
GENERAL MANAGER: YES ,tU~
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES 'K n-v:
CATEGORY: Water
NO
NO
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ENTRIX, Inc.
1048 S~; Rup Blvd
S Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 542-0201
FA.X (530) 542-4401
June 27,2007
Mr. Ivo Bergsohn, PG, CHg
South Tahoe Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
RE: Proposals for Noise and Radon Air Monitoring for the South Upper Truckee
Wells Control Building and Treatment Facility
Dear Mr. Bergsohn:
ENTRIX, Inc. (ENTRIX) is pleased to provide two proposals, both enclosed, to the South
Tahoe Public Utility District (District) for Noise and Radon Air Monitoring at the South Upper
Truckee Wells Control Building and Treatment Facility (SUT Facility). These proposals
include resumes for key staff personnel, detailed breakdowns of the anticipated services
required, and labor and expense budget estimates.
To provide the District with the experience and responsiveness needed for monitoring at the
SUT Facility, we have assembled a highly capable and experienced Basin team, located in
our South Lake Tahoe and Ventura offices. The Project Manager is Ms. Meghan Cauzillo,
E.I.T. who will oversee all aspects of monitoring at the SUT Facility and will make certain the
necessary personnel are on the project. Ms. Cauzillo is thoroughly familiar with the
monitoring needs of the project, due to her involvement with the California Environmental
Quality Act and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) permitting for the project. Or. Dan
Tormey will serve as our expert scientist in radon monitoring and determine monitoring
locations, equipment setup. duration, and development of the annual report. Mr. Tonney has
extensive experience in air and water quality monitoring. Or. Tormey win also guide staff
engineers in completing the ambient noise survey to comply with TRPA regulations.
ENTRIX has reviewed the documents for this project and understands the need for
comprehensive monitoring and effective communication to ensure the worK is completed in
compliance with all environmental requirements and in a timely manner. We are prepared to
proceed with monitoring at the SUT Facility as outlined in the Scope of Services and, if
needed, will meet with the District, the TRPA, and the concerned parties to further discuss
scope, costs, and staffing.
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Please feel free to contact me or at (530) 542-0201 if you have any further questions or
require additional information.
Sincerely,
ENTRIX, Inc.
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Meghan Cauzillo, E.I.T.
Staff Engineer
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ENTRIX. Inc.
1048 Ski Run Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe California 96150
(530) 542-0201
(530) 542-4401 fax
June 27, 2007
Mr. Ivo Bergsohn, PG, CHg
South Tahoe Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Dear Ivo:
ENTRIX, Inc. (ENTRIX) has prepared this proposal to conduct an ambient noise survey at
the proposed South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building & Corrosion Control Treatment
Facility in response to your request dated June 22,2007. The property is located at 3140
Egret Way in EI Dorado County, California. The objective of the scope of work is to
characterize ambient noise conditions before and after construction of the proposed water
treatment facility property. The scope of work involves project management, conducting
two ambient noise surveys (one before and one after construction), and preparing a report
summarizing the noise survey methods and results. The scope of work is described in
further detail below. The total cost for the proposed scope of work is $10,000 as shown in
the attached table
Task 1 -Project Management
The Project Manager will be responsible for ENTRIX's adherence to project schedules,
project coordination, maintaining project documentation, and management of technical,
financial, and administrative aspects of the project. The Project Manager is the primary
liaison between STPUD and the ENTRIX project team.
Task 2 - Ambient Noise Survey
This task involves conducting two ambient noise surveys. The first survey will be conducted
prior to construction (estimated date of July 15, 2007) of the proposed facility to
characterize current ambient noise conditions and the second survey will be conducted
following construction (estimated date of June 30, 2008) to characterize post-project
ambient noise conditions. The noise data will be collected f~om one location along the
property line. It is assumed that the selectecllocation will be secure so the noise level meter
can be safely left unattended.
The noise surveys will be conducted over a 25-hour period and will involve continuous
monitoring with data collected every 5 minutes to comply with Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency standards. The noise data will be collected using a Type 1 integrated sound level
meter which meets ANSI S1.41983, IEC 651-1979, and IEC 804-1985 standards for
precision. The meter wilrbe calibrated before and after each noise study. The microphone
will be fitted with a windscreen and bird spikes to reduce wind and bird noise and will be
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ENTRIX, Inc
1048 Ski Run Boulevard
South lake Tahoe. Califomia 96150
(530) 542-0201
(530) 542-4401 fax
June 27,2007
Mr. Ivo Bergsohn, PG, CHg
South Tahoe Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Dear Ivo:
ENTRIX, Inc. (ENTRIX) has prepared this proposal for the South Tahoe Public Utility
District (District) to monitor background radon concentrations in the vicinity of its proposed
South Upper Truckee Well Controls Building & Corrosion Control Treatment Facility ahd
continue to monitor after startup in order to determine any elevation in the radon
concentration above the backgrOUnd in response to your request dated June 22, 2007.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, chemically inert, naturally occurring, radioactive gas which is
found at varying concentrations in outdoor air. It is formed by the decay of radium, from an
ultimate parent of uranium-238. Uranium and radium are present at low concentrations in
many soils, rocks and in materials, including building materials. The property is located at
3140 Egret Way in EI Dorado County, California. The objectives of the scope of work are
as follows:
· Characterize the background levels of outdoor radon in the vicinity of the new well
house.
· Characterize levels of radon in the same locations during operation of the new
aeration treatment unit.
The scope of work involves project management, conducting quarterly radon monitoring for
2 years (one before and one after construction), reporting results to the District annually,
and preparing a report summarizing the radon monitoring methods and results. The scope
of work, including the methods and quality controVquality assurance (QA/QC Plan), is
described in further detail below. The total cost for the proposed scope of work is $20,000,
as shown in the attached table.
The concentration of radon in outdoor air is typically 0.1 to 0.6 pCilL; the EPA provides a
nationwide average of 0.4 pCiIL. The EPA has also established an action fevel for radon in
indoor air of 4.0 pCilL. There is considerable variability in outdoor levels owing to
meteorological and geological factors. Factors such as the strength of the source, the
emanation rates, temperature, humidity and moisture, winds and the distance from the
source all have an impact on the radon level. Public input to the District's project plan
indicates concern that the nationwide average does not adequately characterize local
conditions. There is also concern that operation of the aeration unit will lead to an increase
in the levels of outdoor radon.
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Task 1: Project Management and Public Meetings
The Project Manager will be responsible for adherence to project schedules, project
coordination, maintaining project documentation, and management of technical, financial,
and administrative aspects of the project. The Project Manager is the primary contact
between STPUD and the ENTRIX project team.
ENTRIX staff, along with District staff, will hold two meetings with representatives from the
District and the Egret Way Neighborhood Committee. An ENTRIX Staff Engineer will be
present at the first meeting to discuss methods being considered for the air sampling
protocol prior to the construction of the facility. The second meeting will be used to address
the Egret Way Neighborhood Committee's questions after the draft protocol is completed.
This meeting will be attended by both the Staff Engineer and Technical Lead and Principal
in Charge.
A QAlQC Plan will be in place to provide procedures to obtain representative data that can
be used to meet the project goals. In general, quality and representation of the data are
assured by adherence to formalized and standardized field and laboratory procedures
performed by trained, qualified personnel.
The QA Director for the project is responsible for implementing the QNQC Plan to ensure
that sampling and analysis procedures are properly followed. The QA Director coordinates
the necessary report preparation, reviews, and also provides QA audits. For this project,
the QA Director and Project Manager roles are combined.
A Health and Safety Officer will implement the Health and Safety Plan (HSP), documenting
all health and safety related activities, and ensuring that health and safety equipment is
calibrated and maintained. The existing HSP will be present at all times on the site.
Task 2: Outdoor Radon Air Sampling
Long-term radon tests are the most reliable measurements of average levels, because they
capture a range of conditions. Alpha-track detection will be used because It has greater
sensitivity than carbon absorbers that are typically used for short-term indoor radon
measurements. The alpha track detector contains a film that records the impacts (tracks) of
alpha particles produced by the decay of radon and its decay byproduct, polonium. At the
end of the radon gas test period, the radon testing kit is sent to a certified laboratory, where
the alpha tracks on the film are counted and the radon concentration is computed. It should
be noted that the alpha-track method, though providing greater sensitivity than carbon
absorbers, is still a method most typically applied in indoor air quality measurement.
Meteorological data will be summarized during the monitoring period for use in data
interpretation. In addition, the local geology will be inspected and described during initial
deployment of the sampling units.
Radon monitoring will occur at five locations in the area. Screening-level air dispersion
modeling predicted the highest radon levels 62 feet from the discharge stack. The monitors
will be installed between 60 and 75 feet from the discharge stack.
The sensors are small and readily deployed by mounting in an elevated enclosure. The
elevation is determined by the nature of the study, the nature of the surrounding terrain and
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is collected. The Chain-of-Custody will accompany the sample through all transportation
until it is received by the laboratory, where it is filed. Whenever a sample is transferred from
one party to another, both parties sign and date the Chain-of-Custody at the time of
transfer.
Task 3: Data Analysis and Reporting
Two annual reports will be prepared for the monitoring. Both reports will summarize
monitoring objectives, methods, and results. The first report will focus on establishing the
range of measured natural radon variation. Contributors to analytical uncertainty will be
described, as will natural factors that lead to variation. The second report will focus on
discerning detectable variation from the background established during the first year. If
levels approaching EPA action levels are determined, then a range of contingency
measures will be considered, based upon the results and the likely causes. Contingency
measures can include the following:
. More detailed measurements of radon concentration
. Measurements of indoor air concentrations
. Enhanced plume dispersion
. Modification of aeration
. Cessation of aeration
The second report will also be comprehensive, and incorporate the results of the first year's
monitoring.
Data from the analytical laboratory will be reviewed by internal laboratory management
before being submitted to the Project ManagerlQA Director. Analytical data from the
laboratory must include the data report, and all related QAlQC data.
The Project Manager/QA Director will be responSible for evaluation of the data, including
tabulating all laboratory data and completing a QA/QC review.
During the course of the project it will be the responsibility of the Project Manager to ensure
that all of the specified sampling procedures are followed and that data meet prescribed
acceptance criteria. The field and analytical procedures will be reviewed if QNQC problems
or deficiencies requiring corrective action occur. If a problem is discovered, prompt and
prescribed action will be taken to correct the problem. Corrective action may be initiated
based upon QC data or audit results.
The Project Manager and QA Director will rely on written reports and memoranda
documenting data assessment activities, audits, nonconformance, and corrective actions to
verify that QA requirements are being met. QAlQC. activities will be documented. All
information received from an outside source or developed during the project will be stored in
project files. The Project Manager will identify which field documents will be designated as
QA records for the project file. The Project Manager will also ensure that QA records are
properly stored and retrievable upon completion of the project.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide South Tahoe Public Utility with high quality
environmental consulting services for your project. Feel free to contact me at 530-542-0201
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to discuss any questions you may have concerning our scope of work and cost estimate.
Again, thank you for considering ENTRIX for this very important assignment.
Sincerely,
ENTRIX, Inc.
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Staff Engineer
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6d
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Julie Ryan, Senior Engineer
MEETING DATE:
July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Angora Fire Emergency Response
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: 1) Determine an Emergency exists pursuant to
Section 1102 of the Public Contract Code; 2) Determine substantial evidence has been
presented to authorize an exception be made to Section 22050 of the Public Contract
Code that this emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation
for bids and that this action is necessary to respond to the emergency; 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 2834-07 delegating authority to the Assistant General Manager to order
any action necessary to respond to this emergency; 4) Determine that the project is
exempt from CEQA, as is appropriate because EI Dorado County has been declared a
Disaster Area; and 5) Approve $500,000 to start emergency repairs to sewer and water
systems.
DISCUSSION: The Angora Fire, which has been burning since Sunday afternoon,
June 24, 2007, has resulted in moderate to major damage of over 220 homes thus far in
the North Upper Truckee, Tahoe Paradise, and Angora Highlands neighborhoods.
Each of these affected lots has a water connection and a sewer connection which need
to be abandoned in order to protect the remainder of the system. Also, there are a
hundred or more fire hydrants in the fire area that may have been damaged by the fire
or during evacuation and fire-fighting operations. These hydrants need to be tested and,
if necessary, replaced.
Time is of the essence in performing these repairs for a number of reasons. First, un-
repaired leaks at damaged and destroyed properties can affect the water pressure
available on the water system. Staff has been working diligently to turn off water at
these lots, but additional work is anticipated to secure the water services at these lots
until they are needed again. Second, the foundations of destroyed structures pool water
and debris and funnel it into open sewer laterals, increasing the potential for blockage of
the sewer system and/or upset of the wastewater treatment plant. Last, fire hydrants in
the affected area need to remain operational, as the risk for flare-ups and spot-fires in
this area will remain high for some time into the future.
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Staff proposes to contract with one or more local contractors (to be determined) to start
the week of July 9 abandoning water and sewer connections and testing and replacing
fire hydrants. Work will be performed on a time and materials basis, since the amount of
effort required may vary significantly from lot to lot and from hydrant to hydrant. Staff
expects the work to cost at least $500,000; a more detailed estimate has not been
prepared at this time. This project is not in the budget because it was not anticipated.
Allocated funds will be split between the water and the sewer budgets, as needed. Staff
will provide the Board with bi~weekly updates of project progress and the need for
additional funds.
The State of California, Office of Emergency Services has indicated that these costs will
be eligible for disaster fund reimbursement.
The major water system structures in this area (water tanks and booster stations)
appear to have sustained little damage so far, but will need to be assessed more fully
before allocating funds for their repair, and so are not included in this allocation request.
SCHEDULE: Mobilize July 9, 2007
COSTS: $500,000 to start
ACCOUNT NO: 1001-6052 and 2001-6052/ FIRE07
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: NA
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 2934-07
CATEGORY: Sewer & Water
CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
GENERAL MANAGER: YES ~J
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES ' y \"'-
NO
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RESOLUTION NO. 2834-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITHOUT BIDS,
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO ORDER EMERGENCY ACTION AND
DETERMINING CEQA EXEMPTION
ANGORA FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility
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District, County of EI Dorado, State of California, as follows:
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WHEREAS, more than 220 homes served by District facilities have been
moderately or severely damaged by fire since June 24,2007 (ie., the Angora Fire); and
WHEREAS, these moderately and severely damages homes may also have
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experienced damage to their water and sewer service connections; and
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WHEREAS, damaged services, both water and sewer, pose an immediate threat
16 to the District's water distribution, sewer collection and wastewater treatment systems;
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WHEREAS, fire-fighting and other emergency response activities within the limits
of the District's service area may have resulted in damage to fire hydrants on the District
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water distribution system; and
WHEREAS, damaged hydrants pose an immediate threat to the District's water
23 distribution system and the firefighters' ability to fight future fire in the affected area; and
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WHEREAS, the areas already affected by the fire will continue to be at great risk
26 of fire in the immediate future; and
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3 WHEREAS, substantial evidence has been provided to the District which
WHEREAS, emergency projects are exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines sections
15269.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The circumstances concerning the substantial risk for loss of pressure or .
2.
Abandonment of water and sewer services at locations where they were
3. The emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive
solicitation for bids.
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1 Resolution 2834-07
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Immediate actions directly related to the emergency, including
4 abandonment of services and testing and replacement of hydrants, and related work
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and actions to procure the necessary equipment, services and supplies as necessary to
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respond to the emergency, shall be made without competitive bidding to let contracts.
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The Assistant General Manager of the District is authorized and directed
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This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing
13 Resolution was duly adopted and passed by the Board of Directors of the South Tahoe
14 Public Utility District at a regularly scheduled meeting held on the 5th day of July, 2007,
15 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Eric W. Schafer, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
FOR APPROVAL
July 5, 2007
Payroll 6/20/07
Total Payroll
BNY Western Trust Company
FirstTier/Cost Containment-health care pmts
LaSalle Bank
Hatch & Parent-legal services
Total Vendor EFT
Accounts Payable Checks-Sewer Fund
Accounts Payable Checks-Water Fund
Accounts Payable Checks-Self-funded Ins
Accounts Payable Checks-Grant Fund
Total Accounts Payable
Grand Total
Pavroll EFTs & Checks
EFT
EFT
EFT
CHK
EFT
EFT
CHK
EFT
CHK
CHK
EFT
CHK
AFLAC Medical & Dependent Care
CA Employment Taxes & W /H
Federal Employment Taxes & W /H
CalPERS Contributions
John Hancock Pension Loan Pmts
Great West Deferred Comp
Stationary Engineers Union Dues
United Way Contributions
CA State Disbursement Unit
CA State Franchise Tax Board
Employee Direct Deposits
Employee Paychecks
Adjustments
T alaI
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6/20/07
3,263.06
13,423.31
80,036.92
51,010.65
2,780.61
15,506.44
1,970.07
91.00
460. 15
42.62
176,598.64
17,913.16
0.00
363,096.63
363,096.63
363,096.63
0.00
66,551.78
0.00
0.00
66,551.78
243,839.28
379,934.09
0.00
2,200.00
625,973.37
1,055,621.78
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Vendor Name Department / Proi Name Description Acct# / Prof Code Amount Check Num Type
A -1 CHEMICAL INC GEN & ADMIN SHOP SUPPLY INV 1000 - 0421 179.61
Check Total: 179.61 AP- 00066687 MW
ACCOUNTEMPS FINANCE CONTRACT SERVICE 1039 - 4405 1,283.63
ACCOUNTEMPS FINANCE CONTRACT SERVICE 2039 - 4405 1,283.62
Check Total: 2,567.25 AP- 00066688 MW
ALLGOR JAY UNDERGROUND REP TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1001 - 6200 129.98
Check Total: 129.98 AP -00066689 MW
ALPEN SIERRA COFFEE COMPANY GEN & ADMIN SUPPLIES 1000 - 6520 52.38
ALPEN SIERRA COFFEE COMPANY FINANCE OFC SUPPLY ISSUE 1039 - 6081 106.25
ALPEN SIERRA COFFEE COMPANY GEN & ADMIN SUPPLIES 2000 - 6520 52.37
Check Total: 211.00 AP- 00066690 MW
ALSBURY, JAY HEAVY MAINT TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1004 - 6200 207.24
Check Total: 207.24 AP -00066691 MW
AMERICAN EXPRESS ADMINISTRATION INCNTV & RCGNTN 1021 - 6621 365.72
AMERICAN EXPRESS DIO DUES /MEMB /CERT 1027 - 6250 25.00
AMEICAN EXPRESS ADMINISTRATION INCNTV & RCGNTN 2021 - 6621 365.71
AMERICAN EXPRESS DIO DUES /MEMB /CERT 2027 - 6250 25.00
Check Total: 781.43 AP- 00066686 MW
APG ANALYTICAL PRODUCT GROUP LABORATORY LAB SUPPLIES 1007 - 4760 354.50
APG ANALYTICAL PRODUCT GROUP LABORATORY LAB SUPPLIES 2007 - 4760 354.50
Check Total: 709.00 AP- 00066692 MW
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES GEN & ADMIN UNIFORM PAYABLE 1000 - 2518 2,150.27
Check Total: 2,150,27 AP -00066693 MW
ARB /PERP PUMPS OPERATING PERMIT 1002 - 6650 467.50
ARB /PERP PUMPS OPERATING PERMIT 2002 - 6650 467.50
Check Total: 935.00 AP- 00066694 MW
AT &T GEN & ADMIN SIGNAL CHARGES 1000 - 6320 33.13
Check Total: 33.13 AP -00066696 MW
AT &T /MCI GEN & ADMIN TELEPHONE 1000 - 6310 7.58
AT &T /MCI PUMPS TELEPHONE 1002 - 6310 17.46
AT &T /MCI OPERATIONS TELEPHONE 1006 - 6310 22.22
AT &T /MCI INFORMATION SYS TELEPHONE 1037-6310 82.55
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Vendor Name Department / Prol Name Description Acct# / Pro! Code Amount Check Num Type
AT &T/MCI GEN & ADMIN TELEPHONE 2000 - 6310 7.57
AT &T/MCI PUMPS TELEPHONE 2002 - 6310 17.45
AT &T /MCI INFORMATION SYS TELEPHONE 2037 - 6310 82.55
Check Total: 237.38 AP- 00066695 MW
AUERBACH ENGINEERING CORP ENGINEERING - UPPER DRESSLER DRSSLR DTCH,UPR 1029 - 7062 - DRSSLR 1,218.67
Check Total: 1,218.67 AP -00066697 MW
BARNES, SHELLY CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CONS PROG WTR CONS EXPENSE 2038 - 6660 - WCPROG 78.09
Check Total: 78.09 AP -00066698 MW
BARTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL EXPENS 1022 - 6670 360.34
BARTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL EXPENS 2022 - 6670 360.34
Check Total: 720.68 AP- 00066699 MW
BELAIR, JULIE CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV 100.00
Check Total: 100.00 AP- 00066700 MW
BING MATERIALS UNDERGROUND REP PIPE /CVRS /MHLS 2001 - 6052 1,347.20
Check Total: 1,347.20 AP- 00066701 MW
BOO ROBERT CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR WTR CNSRV INCNT TR CONS EXPENSE 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV 75.00
I Check Total: 75.00 AP -00066702 MW
BROWN & CALDWELL CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING - COLL SYS MASTER COLL SYS MST PLN 1029 - 8721 - CSMSPL 33,844.91
Check Total: 33,844.91 AP -00066703 MW
CALIF DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES UNDERGROUND REP DUES /MEMB /CERT 1001 - 6250 60.00
Check Total: 60.00 AP -00066704 MW
CARBON ACTIVATED CORPORATION PUMPS CARBON 1002 - 4740 4,679.02
Check Total: 4,679.02 AP- 00066705 MW
CARDINALE EQUIPMENT REP AUTOMOTIVE 1005 - 6011 65.82
CARDINALE EQUIPMENT REPAIR AUTOMOTIVE 2005 - 6011 65.81
Check Total: 131.63 AP- 00066706 MW
CAROLLO ENGINEERS ENGINEERING - ARSENIC STUDY ARSNC TRTMNT 2029 - 8864 - ARSNIC 4,754.00
Check Total: 4,754.00 AP- 00066707 MW
CASHMAN EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT REPAIR GENERATORS 2005 - 6013 648.26
Check Total: 648.26 AP -00066708 MW
COCKING, DENNIS DIO TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1027 - 6200 145.26
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Vendor Name
COCKING, DENNIS
CONSUMER REPORTS
CONSUMER REPORTS
CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS
CROSSPOINTE PARTNERS LLC
CROSSPOINTE PARTNERS LLC
CSDA
CSDA
CWEA
CWEA
CWEA
CWEI
CWEA
CWEA
CWEA
REVERSED
REVERSED
CWEA SIERRA SECTION
DELL MARKETING L P
DIAZ, ANTONIO I
DICK'S FULLER -
DOHNANSKY JR, MILAN
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Department / Proi Name
DIO
CUSTOMER SERVICE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
LABORATORY - ALP CO MTBE CONT MONITORING
DIO
DIO
BOARD OF DIR
BOARD OF DIR
UNDERGROUND REP
DIAMOND VLY RNCH
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
DIAMOND VLY RNCH
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
UNDERGROUND REP
INFORMATION SYS
UNDERGROUND REP
HEAVY MAINT
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Description
TRAVEL/MEETINGS
DUES/MEMB /CERT
DUES /MEMB /CERT
CONTRACT SERVICE
CONTRACT SERVICE
TRAVEL/MEETINGS
TRAVEUMEETINGS
TRAVEUMEETINGS
DUES /MEMB /CERT
DUES/MEMB /CERT
DUES /MEMB /CERT
DUES /MEMB /CERT
DUES /MEMB /CERT
DUES /MEMB /CERT
TRAVEUMEETINGS
REP SVR,DOMN CON
DUES /MEMB /CERT
GROUNDS & MNTC
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
Page: 3
Acct# / Proi Code
2027 - 6200
Check Total:
Amount Check Num
145.26
Type
290.52 AP- 00066709 MW
1038 - 6250 10.00
2038 - 6250 10.00
Check Total: 20.00 AP- 00066710 MW
1007 - 6110 - ACMTBE 340.00
Check Total: 340.00 AP- 00066711 MW
1027 - 4405 2,750.00
2027 - 4405 2,750.00
Check Total: 5,500.00 AP- 00066712 MW
1019 - 6200 -29.50
2019 - 6200 -29.50
Check Total: -59.00 AP- 00064675 RV
1001 -6200 - 160.00
1028 - 6250 - 173.00
1029 - 6250 -26.00
2029 - 6250 -25.00
Check Total: - 384.00 AP- 00066573 RV
1028 - 6250 173.00
1029 - 6250 25.50
2029 - 6250 25.50
Check Total: 224.00 AP- 00066714 MW
1001 - 6200 160.00
Check Total: 160.00 AP- 00066713 MW
2037 - 8783 10,935.34
Check Total: 10,935.34 AP- 00066715 MW
1001 - 6250 95.00
Check Total: 95.00 AP- 00066716 MW
1004 - 6042 14.01
Check Total: 14.01 AP- 00066717 MW
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV 250.00
Current Date: 06/28/2007
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Vendor Name Department / Proi Name Description Acct# / Prof Code Amount Check Num Type
Check Total: 250.00 AP- 00066718 MW
E- FILLIATE CORP INFORMATION SYS DIST.COMP SPPLIS 1037 - 4840 143.33
E- FILLIATE CORP INFORMATION SYS DIST.COMP SPPLIS 2037 - 4840 143.33
Check Total: 286.66 AP- 00066719 MW
EL DORADO COUNTY ENGINEERING - DIESEL SPILL OPERATING PERMIT 1029 - 6650 - DSPILL 375.00
Check Total: 375.00 AP- 00066720 MW
EL DORADO COUNTY ENGINEERING - SUT WELL REDRILL SUT WELL REDRILL 2029 - 8463 - RWSUTR - 1,850.00
REVERSED Check Total: - 1,850.00 AP- 00066580 RV
EL DORADO COUNTY ENGINEERING - SUT WELL REDRILL SUT WELL REDRILL 2029 - 8463 - RWSUTR 1,800.00
Check Total: 1,800.00 AP MW
ENS RESOURCES INC DIO CONTRACT SERVICE 1027 - 4405 2,828.25
ENS RESOURCES INC DIO CONTRACT SERVICE 2027 - 4405 2,828.25
Check Total: 5,656.50 AP- 00066721 MW
ENTRIX INC ENGINEERING - WTRLN,GRD MTN WTRLN, GARD MTN 2029 - 7065 - GMWL07 2,667.60
ENTRIX INC ENGINEERING - SUT WELL REDRILL SUT WELL REDRILL 2029 - 8463 - RWSUTR 1,976.00
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Check Total: 4,643.60 AP- 00066722 MW
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INFORMATION SYS SERVICE CONTRACT 1037 - 6030 4,844.55
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INFORMATION SYS SERVICE CONTRACT 2037 - 6030 4,844.51
Check Total: 9,689.06 AP- 00066723 MW
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC. PUMPS PUMP STATIONS 1002 - 6051 5.92
Check Total: 5.92 AP -00066724 MW
FRYE, WILLIAM INFORMATION SYS TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1037 - 6200 48.50
FRYE, WILLIAM INFORMATION SYS TRAVEUMEETINGS 2037 - 6200 48.50
Check Total: 97.00 AP- 00066725 MW
GBC SCIENTIFIC EQUIP INC LABORATORY LAB SUPPLIES 1007 - 4760 333.34
GBC SCIENTIFIC EQUIP INC LABORATORY LAB SUPPLIES 2007 - 4760 333.34
Check Total: 666.68 AP- 00066685 MW
GRAINGER HEAVY MAINT PRIMARY EQUIP 1004 - 6021 115.85
GRAINGER HEAVY MAINT BUILDINGS 1004 - 6041 59.09
GRAINGER HEAVY MAINT SHOP SUPPLIES 1004 - 6071 111.31
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Check Total: 286.25 AP- 00066726 MW
Vendor Name Department / Proi Name
GREGG UNDERGROUND & EXCAVATING ENGINEERING
HAUGE BRUECK ASSOCIATES LLC
HAUGE BRUECK ASSOCIATES LLC
HORNE ASSOCIATES, ALEX
HUSSMANN, NANCY
HUSSMANN, NANCY
INSTY- PRINTS INC
INSTY - PRINTS INC
INTERSTATE SAFETY & SUPPLY
I
IVEI 9ON, DAVID
1
J&L PRO KLEEN INC
J&L PRO KLEEN INC
KAZEZSKI, STANLEY
KOSCIOLEK, LINDA
KOSCIOLEK, LINDA
LANE, KAREN
LAZAROW, GERALD
DIAMOND VLY RNCH - ICR TMDL
ENGINEERING - WELL, BAYVIEW
DIAMOND VLY RNCH - ICR TMDL
HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES
FINANCE
FINANCE
GEN & ADMIN
FINANCE
FINANCE
HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES
CUSTOMER SERVICE -
CUSTOMER SERVICE -
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Description
MISC LIAB CLAIMS
ICTMDL
WELL, BAYVIEW
IC TMDL
TRAVEUMEETINGS
TRAVEUMEETINGS
PRINTING
PRINTING
SHOP SUPPLY INV
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
JANITORIAL SERV
JANITORIAL SERV
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
KENNEDY /JENKS CONSULTANTS INC ENGINEERING - URBAN WATER MGMT CONTRACT SERVICE
KENNEDY /JENKS CONSULTANTS INC ENGINEERING - SUT WELL REDRILL SUT WELL REDRILL
TRAVEUMEETINGS
TRAVEUMEETINGS
WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
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Acct# / Proi Code
1029 - 4520
Check Total:
1028 - 7042 - ICTMDL
2029 - 8574 - BAYWEL
Check Total:
1028 - 7042 - ICTMDL
Check Total:
1022 - 6200
2022 - 6200
1039 - 4920
2039 - 4920
1000 - 0421
Check Total:
Check Total:
1039 - 6074
2039 - 6074
Check Total:
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Check Total:
Check Total:
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Check Total:
2029 - 4405 - UWMPLN
2029 - 8463 - RWSUTR
Check Total:
1022 - 6200
2022 - 6200
Check Total:
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Check Total:
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Current Date: 06/28/2007
Current Time: 10:48:09
Am un Check Num Tvoe
2,803.97
2,803.97 AP- 00066727 MW
3,097.44
1,773.00
4,870.44 AP- 00066728 MW
2,624.50
2,624.50 AP- 00066729 MW
15.04
15.03
30.07 AP- 00066730 MW
381.10
381.10
762.20 AP- 00066731 MW
655.58
655.58 AP- 00066732 MW
350.00
350.00 AP- 00066733 MW
1,653.50
1,653.50
3,307.00 AP- 00066734 MW
100.00
100.00 AP- 00066735 MW
20.75
11,288.23
1308.98 AP- 00066736 MW
49.96
49.95
99.91 AP- 00066737 MW
250.00
250.00 AP- 00066738 MW
250.00
Vendor Name
MARSHALL, REX B
MC MASTER CARR SUPPLY CO
MC MASTER CARR SUPPLY CO
MC MASTER CARR SUPPLY CO
MC MASTER CARR SUPPLY CO
McQUEARY EXCAVATING INC, MARV
McQUEARY EXCAVATING INC, MARV
MID MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS
MID MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS
MOODY, MATHEW
w
NATIbNAL BUSINESS FURNITURE
NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE
NELSON, JACKIE
NEWARK IN ONE
NIELSEN, EINER
NITSCH, SUZANNE
OAKSTONE PUBLISHING LLC
OAKSTONE PUBLISHING LLC
OFFICE MAX
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Department / Proi Name
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Description
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
PUMPS
PUMPS
PUMPS
PUMPS
GEN & ADMIN - WTRLN, GLEN RD
ENGINEERING - WTRLN, GLEN RD
PUMPS
PUMPS
HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES
SHOP SUPPLIES
BEECHER PS UPGR
PUMP STATIONS
SHOP EQUIP
CONST RETAINAGE
WTLN, GLEN RD
RADIO - RPRS /RPLCM
RADIO - RPRS /RPLCM
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
ELECTRICAL SHOP
SMALL TOOLS
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES
GEN & ADMIN
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE INVENTORY
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Acct# / Prol Code
Check Total: 250.00 AP- 00066739 MW
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Check Total:
25.00 AP- 00066740 MW
1002 - 6071 378.63
1002 - 8630 3,993.05
2002 - 6051 16.1.25
2002 - 8650 2,964.95
Check Total: 7,497.88 AP- 00066741 MW
2000 - 2605 - GLENWL - 14,271.50
2029 - 8714 - GLENWL 142,715.00
Check Total:
128,443.50 AP- 00066742 MW
51.50
51.50
103.00 AP- 00066743 MW
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV 250.00
Check Total:
1002 - 6056
2002 - 6056
1022 - 4820
2022 - 4820
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Check Total:
1003-6073
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Check Total:
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Check Total:
1022 - 4820
2022 - 4820
1000 - 0428
Check Total:
Check Total:
Check Total:
Check Total:
Current Date: 06/28/2007
Current Time: 10:48:09
Amount
25.00
250.00 AP- 00066744 MW
78.70
78.70
157.40 AP- 00066745 MW
250.00
250.00 AP- 00066746 MW
501.85
501.85 AP- 00066747 MW
250.00
Check Num Type
250.00 AP- 00066748 MW
250.00
250.00 AP -00066749 MW
24.21
24.21
48.42 AP -00066750 MW
1,121.10
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Vendor Name Department / Prol Name Description Acct# / Prot Code Amount Check Num Tvpe
OFFICE MAX ENGINEERING OFFICE SUPPLIES 1029 - 4820 1.97
OFFICE MAX FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES 1039 - 4820 1,832.02
OFFICE MAX ENGINEERING OFFICE SUPPLIES 2029 - 4820 1.97
Check Total: 2.957.06 AP- 00066751 MW
PDM STEEL OPERATIONS REP BRKPT VLV 2 1006 - 8759 1,002.31
Check Total: 1,002.31 AP- 00066752 MW
PETTY CASH ADMINISTRATION TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1021 - 6200 18.00
PETTY CASH ADMINISTRATION INCNTV & RCGNTN 1021 - 6621 121.29
PETTY CASH HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPLIES 1022 - 6520 12.38
PETTY CASH HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL EXPENS 1022 - 6670 7.50
PETTY CASH ENGINEERING TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1029 - 6200 25.00
PETTY CASH INFORMATION SYS TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1037 - 6200 45.00
PETTY CASH FINANCE TRAVEUMEETINGS 1039 - 6200 19.08
PETTY CASH FINANCE - WTRLN/WATER CNSV TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1039 - 6200 - PROP50 6.79
PETTY CASH FINANCE SUPPLIES 1039 - 6520 4.91
PETty CASH PUMPS WELLS 2002 - 6050 10.00
PET& CASH ADMINISTRATION TRAVEUMEETINGS 2021 - 6200 18.00
PETTY CASH ADMINISTRATION INCNTV & RCGNTN 2021 - 6621 121.29
PETTY CASH HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPLIES 2022 - 6520 12.38
PETTY CASH HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL EXPENS 2022 - 6670 7.50
PETTY CASH ENGINEERING TRAVEUMEETINGS 2029 - 6200 31.79
PETTY CASH ENGINEERING - WTRLN,GRD MTN WTRLN, GARD MTN 2029 - 7065 - GMWL07 144.00
PETTY CASH INFORMATION SYS TRAVEUMEETINGS 2037 - 6200 45.00
PETTY CASH FINANCE TRAVEL/MEETINGS 2039 - 6200 14.06
PETTY CASH FINANCE - WTRLN/WATER CNSV TRAVEUMEETINGS 2039 - 6200 - PROP50 5.00
PETTY CASH FINANCE SUPPLIES 2039 - 6520 4.90
Check Total: 673.87 AP 00066753 MW
PIONEER AMERICAS LLC OPERATIONS HYPOCHLORITE 1006 - 4755 3,947.91
Check Total: 3,947.91 AP- 00066754 MW
PRAXAIR 174 PUMPS SHOP SUPPLIES 1002 - 6071 17.65
PRAXAIR 174 PUMPS SMALL TOOLS 1002 - 6073 169.47
PRAXAIR 174 HEAVY MAINT SHOP SUPPLIES 1004 - 6071 195.51
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Vendor Name Department / Prol Name Description Acct# / Proi Code Amount Check Num Tvpe
PRAXAIR 174 PUMPS SHOP SUPPLIES 2002 - 6071 17.64
PRAXAIR 174 PUMPS SMALL TOOLS 2002 - 6073 169.47
Check Total: 569.74 AP- 00066755 MW
PRAXAIR SERVICES INC HEAVY MAINT CONTRACT SERVICE 1004 - 4405 7,775.00
Check Total: 7,775.00 AP- 00066756 MW
RED WING SHOE STORE DIAMOND VLY RNCH SAFETY /EQUIP /PHY 1028 - 6075 352.62
Check Total: 352.62 AP- 00066757 MW
RENO DRAIN OIL SERVICE LABORATORY - BKRFLD TRTMT EXP MONITORING 2007 - 6110 - BKRFLD 105.00
Check Total: 105.00 AP- 00066758 MW
RENO GAZETTE- JOURNAL ENGINEERING - UPPER DRESSLER DRSSLR DTCH,UPR 1029 - 7062 - DRSSLR 167.41
Check Total: 167.41 AP- 00066759 MW
RICH'S SMALL ENGINE SERVICE PUMPS OIL & LUBE 2002 - 4630 9.16
Check Total: 9.16 AP -00066760 MW
RISE CONSTRUCTION INC, DALE UNDERGROUND REP MISC LIAB CLAIMS 1001 - 4520 6,430.64
i
Check Total: 6,430.64 AP -00066761 MW
SCHNGE, PAUL DIAMOND VLY RNCH TRAVEUMEETINGS 1028 - 6200 30.07
I
Check Total: 30.07 AP- 00066762 MW
SIANO, CHRIS OPERATIONS DUES /MEMB /CERT 1006 - 6250 95.00
Check Total: 95.00 AP -00066763 MW
SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES HEAVY MAINT BIOSOL EQUP /BLDG 1004 - 6653 352.91
SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES LABORATORY LAB SUPPLIES 1007 - 4760 112.50
SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES LABORATORY LAB SUPPLIES 2007 - 4760 112.50
Check Total: 577.91 AP 00066764 MW
SIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY MONITORING 1007 - 6110 342.00
Check Total: 342.00 AP 00066765 MW
SIERRA FOOTHILL LABORATORY LABORATORY - ICR TMDL MONITORING 1007 - 6110 - ICTMDL 390.00
Check Total: 390.00 AP- 00066766 MW
SIERRA NEVADA CLASSIFIEDS PUMPS HYPOCHLORITE 2002 - 4755 64.94
Check Total: 64.94 AP - 00066767 MW
SIERRA PACIFIC POWER GEN & ADMIN ELECTRICITY 1000 - 6330 72,272.72
SIERRA PACIFIC POWER GEN & ADMIN ELECTRICITY 2000 - 6330 38,441.37
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Vendor Name
SIERRA SPRINGS
SKELLY, CHRIS
SKELLY, CHRIS
SOUTHWEST GAS
SOUTHWEST GAS
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY GEN & ADMIN
STANTEC CONSULTING INC
STANTEC CONSULTING INC
SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL &
SUB fiITUTE PERSONNEL &
SUBS PERSONNEL &
SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL &
SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL &
SUTER ASSOCIATES, LYNN M.
SUTER ASSOCIATES, LYNN M.
SUTTON BACKHOE SERVICE
TAHOE BLUEPRINT
TAHOE MOUNTAIN NEWS
TAHOE MOUNTAIN NEWS
TOKAY SOFTWARE
TOKAY SOFTWARE
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Department / Proi Name
GEN & ADMIN
INFORMATION SYS
INFORMATION SYS
GEN & ADMIN
GEN & ADMIN
ENGINEERING - DVR EIR
ENGINEERING - WTRLN, GLEN RD
INFORMATION SYS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
UNDERGROUND REP
INFORMATION SYS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DIO
DIO
CUSTOMER SERVICE
ENGINEERING - UPPER DRESSLER
DIO - PR EXP- EXTERNAL
DIO - WTR CONS PROG
INFORMATION SYS
INFORMATION SYS
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Description
SAFETY INVENTORY 1000 - 0425
TRAVEL/MEETINGS 1037 - 6200
TRAVEL/MEETINGS 2037 - 6200
NATURAL GAS 1000 - 6350
NATURAL GAS 2000 - 6350
LNG TRM DIS,MGMT 1000 - 2531
DIAM VLY MP /EIR
WTLN, GLEN RD
CONTRACT SERVICE 1037 - 4405
CONTRACT SERVICE 1038 - 4405
CONTRACT SERVICE 2001 - 4405
CONTRACT SERVICE 2037 - 4405
CONTRACT SERVICE 2038 - 4405
CONTRACT SERVICE 1027 - 4405
CONTRACT SERVICE 2027 - 4405
MISC LIAB CLAIMS 1038 - 4520
DRSSLR DTCH,UPR
PUB RELATIONS
WTR CONS EXPENSE
Acct# / Proi Code
SERVICE CONTRACT 1037 - 6030
SERVICE CONTRACT 2037-6030
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Check Total:
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Check Total:
1029 - 8725 - DVREIR
2029 - 8714 - GLENWL
Check Total:
Check Total:
Check Total:
Check Total:
1029 - 7062 - DRSSLR
Check Total:
1027 - 6620 - PREEXT
2027 - 6660 - WCPROG
Check Total:
Amount
110,714.09
Current Date: 06/28/2007
Current Time: 10:48:09
Check Num Type
AP- 00066768 MW
165.00
165.00 AP- 00066769 MW
40.98
40.98
81.96 AP- 00066770 MW
61.62
16.50
78.12 AP- 00066771 MW
1,465.74
1,465.74 AP- 00066772 MW
16,352.42
22,452.85
38,805.27 AP- 00066773 MW
228.50
228.50
1,828.00
228.50
228.50
2,742.00 AP- 00066774 MW
1,225.00
1,225.00
2,450.00
960.00
960.00
102.92
102.92
250.00
250.00
AP- 00066775
AP- 00066776
AP- 00066777
MW
MW
MW
500.00 AP- 00066778 MW
275.00
275.00
Vendor Name
TORRES, JOHN
TRUCKEE OVERHEAD DOOR
TURNER & ASSOCIATES INC
UNITED RENTALS
USA BLUE BOOK
VERIZON
WALTERS CONSTRUCTION, K. G.
WALTERS CONSTRUCTION, K. G.
WESTERN BOTANICAL SERVICES
WESTERN ENERGETIX INC
WESTERN ENERGETIX INC
WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY
WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY
WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY
WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY
WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY
WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY
WINZLER & KELLY CONSULT ENGRS
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Department / Proi Name
CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE
HEAVY MAINT
ENGINEERING - ACCESS ROAD
UNDERGROUND REP
PUMPS
DIAMOND VLY RNCH
GEN & ADMIN - WELL, BAYVIEW
ENGINEERING - WELL, BAYVIEW
EXPORT PIPELINE - B LINE REVEG
GEN & ADMIN
HEAVY MAINT
UNDERGROUND REP
PUMPS
PUMPS
UNDERGROUND REP
PUMPS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WINZLER & KELLY CONSULT ENGRS ENGINEERING - EFFLUENT EVAL
ENGINEERING - LPPS EVALUATION
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Description
DOOR,ROLL -UP
LOT LN- ACCESS RD
SAFETY /EQUIP /PHY
BEECHER PS UPGR
TELEPHONE
CONST RETAINAGE
WELL, BAYVIEW
BLINE REVEG
GASOLINE INV
GROUNDS & MNTC
PIPE/CVRS /MHLS
PUMP STATIONS
SHOP SUPPLIES
PIPE /CVRS /MHLS
SHOP SUPPLIES
WATER METERS
REP EXP PUMPS
LPPS IMPRVMNTS
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Acct# / Proi Code
2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV
Check Total:
1004-7525
1029 - 7509 - ACCSRD
Check Total:
2001 - 6075
Check Total: 30.06 AP- 00066783 MW
1002 - 8630 2,089.00
Check Total: 2,089.00 AP- 00066784 MW
1028 - 6310 198.35
Check Total: 198.35 AP- 00066785 MW
2000 - 2605 - BAYWEL 91,382.40
2029 - 8574 - BAYWEL 21,607.79
Check Total: 112,990.19 AP- 00066786 MW
9098 - 8736 - BLNVEG 2,200.00
Check Total: 2,200.00 AP- 00066787 MW
1000 - 0415 2,748.25
1004 - 6042 90.51
1001 - 6052
1002 - 6051
1002 -6071
2001 - 6052
2002 - 6071
2038 - 6045
Check Total:
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Check Total:
1029 - 8676 - EFFLEV
1029 - 8720 - LPPSEV
Check Total:
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Amount Check Num Type
550.00 AP- 00066779 MW
250.00
250.00 AP- 00066780 MW
1,624.00
1,624.00 AP- 00066781 MW
340.00
340.00 AP- 00066782 MW
30.06
2,838.76 AP- 00066788 MW
436.63
25.02
2.31
5,106.98
2.30
9,829.49
15 402.73 AP- 00066789 MW
23,396.23
20,477.32
43,873.55 AP- 00066790 MW
Vendor Name
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Department I Proi Name Description
Acct# I Proi Code Amount Check Num Type
Grand Total:
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South Tahoe
Public Utility District
DlrectonJ
K8thleen f alTdl
Jame& R. ~
Mary Lou Mot>tIac:l1er
Dwme W.1IlIctl
Eric ScluIf<<
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1275 Meadow Cre5t Drive. South Lake Tahoe- CA 96150-7401
Phone 550 544-6474- Fax 530 541-0614- www.5tpud.us
BOARD AGENDA ITEM 14a
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Richard H. Solbrig, General Manager
MEETING DATE: July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Direct staff.
DISCUSSION: Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government Code,
Closed Session may be held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing
litigation: Meyers Landfill Site - United States of America VS. EI Dorado County and City
of South Lake Tahoe and Third Party Defendants, Civil Action No. S-01-1520 LKK
GGH, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
SCHEDULE:
COSTS:
ACCOUNT NO:
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING:
ATTACHMENTS:
CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ~Jr):
GENERAL MANAGER: YES NO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES \~'( '\"L NO
CATEGORY: Sewer
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GenonII....."......
~H..SolIme
South Tahoe
Public Utility District
~
I\8thlecln f arrtlIl
J4ImcI1; It ..Jone6
Mary Lou ~acher
Du.tfWl W.lIactl
Eric; S<:tWl'lI'
1275 MaatJow Crm;t Drive - South Lake Tahoe- CA 96150-7401
Phone 530 544-6474- fax 530 541..0014 - WWW.9tpud.U5
BOARD AGENDA ITEM 14b
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM:
Richard H. Solbrig, General Manager
MEETING DATE: July 5, 2007
ITEM - PROJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Direct staff.
DISCUSSION: Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government Code,
Closed Session may be held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing
litigation: Advanced Companies against Nicholas Construction, Inc., Civil Action Court
Case No. SC-2007-0042, Superior Court, County of EI Dorado, State of California.
SCHEDULE:
COSTS:
ACCOUNT NO:
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING:
ATTACHMENTS:
CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
GENERAL MANAGER: YES IlH.I
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES ~
CATEGORY: Sewer
NO
NO
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GeNnIt~
~H. S<IIwie
South Tahoe
Public Utility District
Dtrtct.or6
K.athleen F;IlTtllI
Jametllt ..ION$
Mary lau Mo6tIIICIw
t:lUano W.u..c.e
Eric S<:lWllI'
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1275 Meadow Crest Drive. South lake Tahoe. CA 96150..7401
F't1on6 530 544-6474. Fax 530 54HJ614- WWW.stpu4U5
BOARD AGENDA ITEM 14c
TO:
FROM:
Board of Directors
Richard Solbrig, General Manager,
Paul Sciuto, Assistant General Manager/Engineer
MEETING DATE: July 5. 2007
ITEM - PROJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation (one case)
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Direct legal counsel.
DISCUSSION: Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) of the California Government Code,
Closed Session may be held for conference with legal counsel regarding anticipation of
litigation.
SCHEDULE:
COSTS:
ACCOUNT NO:
BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING:
ATTACHMENTS:
CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION:
GENERAL MANAGER: YES ~1t.l NO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES (<f'('-L. NO
CATEGORY:
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