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BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, November 15, 2006–10:00 a.m.
Coastal Hearing Room – Second Floor
Joe Serna Jr. / Cal/EPA Building
1001 I Street, Sacramento

DECLARATION OF A QUORUM
Tam M. Doduc, Chair; Gerald D. Secundy, Vice Chair; Arthur G. Baggett, Jr., Member; Charlie Hoppin, Member; Gary Wolff, P.E., Ph.D, Member

BOARD MEETING

Public comments on agenda items will be limited to 5 minutes or otherwise at the discretion of the Board Chair

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

PUBLIC FORUM
Any member of the public may address and ask questions of the Board relating to any matter within the State Water Board’s jurisdiction provided the matter is not on the agenda, or pending before the California Water Boards

MINUTES
The Board will consider adoption of the October 25, 2006 Board meeting minutes

INFORMATIONAL ITEM
1.  Board Member Report

2.  Report by John Robertus, Executive Officer, San Diego Water Board

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
3.   Consideration of a resolution committing Clean Beaches Initiative (CBI) grant funds to the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District for the Aptos Esplanade Sewer Replacement Project - Rio Del Mar/Seacliff Beaches; CBI Grant Program; CBI Project No. 316

4.   Consideration of a resolution committing Clean Beaches Initiative (CBI) grant funds to the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District for the Capitola Esplanade Sewer Replacement Project - Capitola Beach; CBI Grant Program; CBI Project No. 317

5.   Consideration of a resolution committing Clean Beaches Initiative (CBI) grant funds to the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District for the Port of San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 45 Process Water/Stormwater Collection System Project at Aquatic Park; CBI Grant Program; CBI Project No. 318

6.   Consideration of a resolution committing Clean Beaches Initiative (CBI) grant funds to the County of Los Angeles Beaches and Harbors for the Septic Improvements Project at Surfrider Beach; CBI Grant Program; CBI Project No. 319

7.   Consideration of a resolution committing Clean Beaches Initiative (CBI) grant funds to the County of Los Angeles Beaches and Harbors for the Septic Improvements Project at Topanga County Beach; CBI Grant Program; CBI Project No. 320

8.   Consideration of a resolution approving a preliminary State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan commitment to Rosamond Community Services District for construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project; SRF Loan Project No. C-06-4148-110

9.   Consideration of a resolution approving a preliminary State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan recommitment to the City of Lompoc for construction of the Lompoc Regional Wastewater Reclamation Plant Upgrade and Expansion Project; SRF Loan Project No. C-06-4829-110

10.   Consideration of a resolution approving projects and authorizing issuance of grants for the Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program (CNPSPCP) administered through the 2005-06 Consolidated Grants Program

WATER RIGHTS
11.  Consideration of a proposed order granting an extension of time to put water to full beneficial use under Permit 16762 of Rancho Murieta Community Services District

WATER QUALITY

12.  Presentation by Mary Ann Dickinson, Executive Director, California Urban Water Conservation Council, on its Annual Report and update on Water Efficiency Program Developments

13.  Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to receive a grant from the Department of Energy to continue oversight activities at the Laboratory for Energy-Related Health Research/UCD facility (LEHR)

14.  Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to receive a grant from the Department of Energy for oversight activities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Site 300 facility

15.  Consideration of a resolution approving an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin to edit and reformat text, and update graphics; and to reinstate text on “Controllable Water Quality Factors”

Lunch Break  12:00 p. m. to 1:30 p. m.

16.  Consideration of a resolution approving an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Region (Basin Plan) to establish a Water Quality Attainment Strategy and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for diazinon and pesticide-related toxicity in Bay Area Urban Creeks   
(Written comments due by 5 p.m., September 22, 2006)

17.  Consideration of a resolution approving an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region incorporating a Total Maximum Daily Load for bacteria in Ballona Creek, Ballona Estuary, and Sepulveda Channel   
(Written comments due by 12 p.m., October 20, 2006)

18.  Consideration of a resolution approving an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Region (Basin Plan) to establish total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for dissolved oxygen and water temperature in the Shasta River Basin 
(Written comments due by 12 p.m., November 1, 2006)

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Closed Sessions are not open to the public

WATER RIGHTS
The Board will be meeting in closed session to discuss pending litigation in Bolanos v. Canyon Lake Property Owners’ Association, et al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court No. BC 358584).  (This is authorized under Government Code section 11126, subd. (e)(1).)

PERSONNEL
(This is authorized under Government Code section 11126, subd. (a)(1).)
The Board will meet 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 employee unless the employee requests a public hearing

OPEN SESSION ITEM
To be held in Conference Room 230
19.  Consideration of State Water Board priorities and member assignments for upcoming year.
(No Action will be taken on this item)

Important Information!!

Unless otherwise specified, submittal of written comments must be received by 12:00 p.m., November 10, 2006, and will not be accepted after that time. 

Submittal of electronic presentations must be received by 5:00 p.m., November 13, 2006, and will not be accepted after that time.

Written comments and electronic presentations on agenda items are to be submitted to the Clerk to the Board via email at commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov. Please indicate in the subject line, “11/15/06 BOARD MEETING (fill in bolded subject from appropriate item).” If you have questions about the agenda, contact the Clerk to the Board at (916) 341‑5600. 

Agenda and items will be available electronically at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/agendas/index.shtml

Video broadcast of meetings will be available at: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Broadcast/.

For a map to our building, visit: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/EPABldg/location.htm.  All visitors are required to sign in and receive a badge prior to attending any meeting.  Valid picture identification may be required due to the security level so please allow up to 15 minutes for this process.  Individuals who require special accommodations are requested to contact Adrian Perez, Office of Employee Assistance, at (916) 341-5880.

 

Please note: Some of our older material may no longer be available in electronic form. If you need assistance obtaining a file, please contact the Clerk to the Board, email commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov.