Subregional Wastewater Technical Advisory Committee

Laguna Treatment Plant City of Santa Rosa 4300 Llano Road Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Subregional Wastewater Technical Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:00 AM 8:00 A.M. - ESTUARY CONFERENCE ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Mike Prinz (for Bennett Horenstein) called the meeting to order at 8:09 a.m. Members Present: Mary Grace Pawson, City of Rohnert Park Mike Thompson, SCWA Craig Scott, City of Cotati Henry Mikus, City of Sebastopol City of Santa Rosa Staff Present: Kimberly Zunino, Deputy Director - Utilities Administration Mike Prinz, Deputy Director - Utilities Operations Rita Miller, Deputy Director - Environmental Services Emma Walton, Deputy Director - Engineering Services Roberta Atha, Administrative Analyst Fred Sarra, Recording Secretary, Administrative Secretary Public Present: None 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes for the April 12, 2018 Special Meeting of the Subregional Wastewater Technical Advisory Committe were approved by a unanimous vote. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS None 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS City of Santa Rosa Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Subregional Wastewater Technical Special Meeting Minutes November 15, 2018 Advisory Committee None 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 SUBREGIONAL CIP UPDATE Emma Walton, Deputy Director Engineering Resources, provided an update to the TAC regarding Water Department related Capital Improvement Projects. Presentation included description of the newly created division, and examples of CIP projects they will be evaluating. Discussions included the Geysers system maintenance, UV system upgrade, and flood wall. Hazard mediation grants and the focus on long term infrastructure replacement. 5.2 FINANCIAL UPDATE Kimberly Zunino, Deputy Director Utilities Administration, provided an update to the TAC regarding financial standing of the department. Department will present bond refunding to BPU/Council and update TAC with results. City consulting with Bob Reed's group on future financial model. No planned rate increase this year. City wants to see data before selecting future CIP projects. Ongoing discussions with Ag Users on existing and expiring contracts. Budget planning is starting. Line by line analysis over last five years to ensure fiscal spending. 5.3 REGULATORY UPDATE Rita Miller, Deputy Director Environmental Services, provided the TAC with an update regarding the Environmental Services Division over the previous six months. Digester gas was released on 8/17 and a settlement agreement was reached with the Air Quality Board. Discharge permit renewal upcoming and Staff will propose changes in monitoring and handling of Phosphorus given results of our Blue Ribbon Panel. Three meetings are set to discuss options. Department working with R.P. to submit compiled Article 22 report. 5.4 OPERATIONS UPDATE Mike Prinz, Deputy Director Utilities Operations, provided the TAC with an operational update and Power Point presentation. Discussed cost of leak repair and lifespan of components common in the system. Plant preparing for upcoming wet season and increased flows. 6. ADJOURNMENT City of Santa Rosa Special Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Subregional Wastewater Technical Special Meeting Minutes November 15, 2018 Advisory Committee There being no further business to come before the Santa Rosa Subregional Wastewater Technical Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m. The next meeting will occur Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 8:00 a. m. Approved on: Chair Emma Walton ___________________________ Attest: Fred Sarra, Recording Secretary ___________________________ The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings and programs are available by contacting the Secretary at (707) 543-3924 one week prior to the meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org or on a recorded information line by calling (707) 543-3397. For TDD call (707) 543-3063.