STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

 

Thursday, May 17, 2001 – 10:00 a.m.

Joe Serna, Jr./Cal/EPA Building

1001 I Street, Sacramento

 

Questions regarding this agenda - call Maureen Marché (916) 341-5600 or fax 341-5620.

 

 

Please note time limitations on presentations may be imposed.

The State Board requests that oral testimony be summarized.  Submittal of written comments is encouraged to ensure that all comments will be included in the record before the Board.*

 

 

Declaration of Quorum

 

Presentation of Customer Service Awards

 

PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum.  (Any member of the public may address and ask questions of the Board relating to any matter within the Board's jurisdiction, provided the matter is not on the Board's agenda, or pending before the Board or a Regional Board.) Note: Presentations at the Public Forum will be limited to 5 minutes or otherwise at the discretion of the Chairman.

 

MINUTES

The Board will consider the minutes of the January 10 and 11, April 4 and April 26 and May 2, 2001 Board meetings.

 

UNCONTESTED ITEMS

1-23.  The Board will be asked to approve items 1-23 at one time.

 

CALTRANS STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

24.  Consideration of Approval of the Revised Statewide Storm Water Management Plan for California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to Comply With Order No. 99-06-DWQ Adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

WATER RIGHTS

25.  Consideration of Proposed Order Regarding Petitions for Reconsideration of State Water Resources Control Board Decision 1644 Relating to the Lower Yuba River.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed order regarding petitions for reconsideration of Decision 1644.)

 

PACIFIC LUMBER COMPANY

26.  Hearing Regarding the Issuance of an Order Staying the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Order Issued by its Executive Officer on March 28, 2001, Pursuant to Water Code Section 13267 Concerning Pacific Lumber Company.  (The Board will conduct a hearing to receive evidence to assist in determining whether to adopt an order staying Order No. R1-2001-19 issued by the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Water Code Section 13267.)  Following the hearing, the Board will consider whether to adopt an order staying Order No. R1-200-19.

 

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

Reports by Board Members on Regional Water Quality Control Board Meetings or Other Meeting or Conferences Where Board Members Have Represented the Board.  (Information Item)

 

 

Closed Session Items

 

WATER RIGHTS  (This is authorized under Government Code section 11126(c)(3))

The Board will be meeting in closed session to discuss evidence taken at a hearing and to deliberate on a proposed order concerning petitions for reconsideration of Decision 1644 regarding the protection of fishery resources and other issues relating to the diversion and use of water from the lower Yuba River.

 

PERSONNEL  (This is authorized under Government Code section 1126(a)(1))

The Board will be meeting in closed session to discuss the appointment, evaluation of performance or dismissal of a public employee or to hear complaints or charges brought against that employee by another person or employee unless the employee requests a public hearing.

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UNCONTESTED ITEMS CALENDAR

Uncontested items are expected to be routine and non-controversial.  They will be acted upon by the Board at one time without discussion.  If any Board Member, staff or interested person requests that an item be removed from the Uncontested Items Calendar, it will be taken up in the regular agenda order.

 

CLEAN WATER PROGRAMS

1.  Consideration of Approval of a Proposed Resolution Amending the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund Priority List – Amendment No. 85.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

2.  Consideration of Ventura County’s Request to Waive the State Water Resources Control Board’s Implementation Policy for the Small Communities Grant (SCG) Program’s First-Come First-Serve Requirements for the El Rio Sewer Collection and Disposal System Project, Project No. SCG-805.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution denying the request.)

 

3.  Consideration of Approval of a Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Negotiate, Execute and Amend, as Necessary, Agreements With the WaterReuse Foundation or the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, or Both, Regarding Implementation of a Proposed Joint Water Recycling Research Program.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution regarding implementation of a proposed joint water recycling research program for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.)

 

4.  Consideration of Approval of Time Extension for Preliminary Water Recycling Construction Program Loan Commitment for the Santa Margarita Water District Nondomestic Water Program Expansion – Group 1 (Orange County) Project.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution approving the time extension for the loan, including reservation of eligible capacity.)

 

5.  Consideration of Approval of a Small Communities Grant (SCG) for the Linda County Water District Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection and Dechlorination Facilities Project, Project No. SCG-815.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution approving the grant.)

 

6.  Consideration of Approval of a Small Communities Grant (SCG) for the Garberville Sanitary District Sewer System Relocation Project, Project No. SCG-801.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

7.  Consideration of Approval of a Small Communities Grant (SCG) for the Calaveras County Water District Vallecito Regional Systems Project, Project No. SCG-813.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

8.  Consideration of Approval of a State Revolving Fund Preliminary Loan Commitment for the McCloud Community Services District Sewer System Rehabilitation/Replacement Project, Project No. C-06-4053-110.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution approving the preliminary loan commitment.)

 

9.  Consideration of Approval of a Small Communities Grant (SCG) for the Saticoy Sanitary District’s Sewer Collection and Disposal System Project, Project No. SCG-806.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution approving the grant.)

 

10.  Consideration of Approval of a Small Communities Grant (SCG) for the Markleeville Public Utility District’s Markleeville Creek Bank Stabilization Project, Project No. SCG-810.)  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution approving the grant.)

 

11.  Consideration of Approval of a Small Communities Grant (SCG) for the City of Live Oak’s Collection System and Treatment Plant Improvement Project, Project No. SCG-809.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution approving the grant.)

 

12.  Consideration of the Amended Wastewater Energy Reduction (WER) Program Potential Project Priority List for 2000/2001 (Amended Priority List).  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

REGULATIONS

13.  Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt Permanent Regulations Specifying Procedures for Selecting Private Architectural, Landscape Architectural, Engineering, Environmental, Land Surveying, or Construction Project Management Firms.   (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed regulations.)  (The regulations are currently on our website [http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ustcf/index.shtml] or call 916/341-5670 for a copy.)

 

WATER QUALITY

14.  Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Costa-Machado Water Act of 2000 (Proposition 13) Project Priority List and Authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to Negotiate, Execute, and Amend Contracts to Implement the Proposition 13 Projects.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)  

 

15. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to Negotiate, Execute, and Amend a Contract with Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) for Funding of the Rubidoux Community Services District Manganese Treatment Plant Expansion Project from the Santa Ana River Watershed Subaccount Established in the Costa-Machado Water Act of 2000.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

16.  Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to Negotiate, Execute, and Amend a Contract With Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) for Funding of the Western Municipal Water District Agricultural Water Conveyance Project from the Santa Ana River Watershed Subaccount Established in the Costa-Machado Water Act of 2000.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)  

 

17.  Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to Negotiate, Execute, and Amend, if Necessary, Contract(s) to Provide Environmental Consulting and Technical Services Associated with the Process of Establishing Regulations for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

ADMINISTRATION

18.  Consideration of a Proposed Resolution Revoking Resolution Nos. 99-102 and 200-012 and Authorizing the Executive Director of Designee to Negotiate, Execute and Amend, as Necessary, a Contract for a Water Supply Feasibility Study at Glennville, Kern County.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

19.  Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute and Interagency Agreement with the Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada to Conduct Water Quality Research and Monitoring to Evaluate the Water Quality Impacts of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

20.  Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Negotiate, Execute and Amend Contracts Supporting Water Quality Research in the Lake Tahoe Basin.  (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

21. Consideration of an Amended Interagency Agreement Between the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Health and Human Services Data Center (HHSDC) for Electronic Data Processing Services to Support the SWRCB Accounting System (CALSTARS) for FY 2000-01.  (The Board will consider, at a Board meeting whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

22. Consideration of an Interagency Agreement Between the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Health and Human Services Data Center (HHSDC) for electronic Data Processing Services to Support the SWRCB Accounting System (CALSTARS) for 2001-02.  (The Board will consider, at a Board meeting whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

23.  Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to Apply for and Accept a Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2000 Clean Water Act Section 104(b)(3) Grant to Support the Sacramento River Toxic Pollutant Control Program and Negotiate, Approve, and/or Amend the Grant and Workplan. (The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed resolution.)

 

*In order to be fully considered at the Board meeting, written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 14, 2001.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 100, Sacramento, CA 95812-0100; FAX (916) 341-5620

 

Note:  Individuals who require special accommodations are requested to contact Adrian Perez at (916) 341-5880 at least 5 working days prior to the meeting date. TTY users may contact the California Relay service at 1-8900-735-2929 or voice line at 1-800 735-2922.

 

Note:  A quorum of the Board will be attending the May 23-24, 2001 California Integrated Waste Management Board meeting, at the Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA.


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