M I N U T E S

MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
Regular Meeting
10:30 AM, Monday, April 7, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBER
580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

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

Members Absent: Huss, Israel

Staff Present: Executive Director, Legal Counsel, Clerk

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORTS FROM TAC MEMBERS

Member Riley expressed concern that the report provided to the Directors at their April 10
th

meeting did not accurately represent the TAC discussion and he questioned how information is
disseminated from the TAC to the Directors. Executive Director Cullem spoke to the process
and indicated he will attempt to improve communication.

Member Riedl reported on a communication from the State Water Resources Control Board
regarding new mandatory requirements to incorporate American iron and steel into any
proposed project that will use SRF funding. He indicated that this could apply to local water
projects under development.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. March 3, 2014

On motion by TAC Member Riedl and seconded by TAC Member Narigi and approved by the
following vote the Technical Advisory Committee approved the minutes of March 3, 2014.

AYES: 5 MEMBERS:
Narigi, Riedl, Riley, Stoldt, Burnett

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NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Israel, Huss
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None

AGENDA ITEMS

2. Receive, Discuss, and Make Recommendations on the Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) and
Scope of Work for a Value Engineering (VE) Study of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply
Project (MPWSP) -Cullem

Executive Director Cullem spoke to the process of review prior to the release of the
Request for Proposals for the Value Engineering (VE) Study. He reported that the
Governance Committee agreement dictates Cal Am to hire the VE, but the Governance
Committee, in efforts to improve transparency, voted to solicit and contract directly with
the VE and have Cal Am reimburse all expenses. Mr. Cullem further explained that the
scope of work is for the desal facility itself and will review both proposed facility sizes and
attempt to identify different ways to save money based on the two scales. He clarified that there
is no intent to address the cost effectiveness and that the comparative pricing will come from a
report from the Water Management District.
Member Riedl questioned the sustainability requirements, encouraged adding a total page limit,
and questioned the limits to the workshop. He also questioned compensation terms including
the lump sum payment and the contract term. Member Riley left the meeting at 10:56 p.m.
Ian Crooks, Engineering Manager from Cal Am Water spoke to the anticipated schedule and
the Value Engineering contract terms expecting the contract will be fully concluded by the end
of July.

Chair Burnett invited public comment and had no requests to speak.
Chair Burnett and Executive Director Cullem reported that notes of the comments received
were taken and will be incorporated into the report for the Directors.
On motion by Member Narigi and Seconded by Member Stoldt and approved by the following
vote the TAC approved the DRAFT RFP and recommended forwarding it to the directors with
the incorporated comments.
AYES: 5 MEMBERS:
Narigi, Riedl, Riley, Stoldt, Burnett

NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Israel, Huss
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None

3. Receive Report on Detailed Schedule for Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project Permits,
Status of Borehole and Test Slant Well Construction and Update on Alternative Test Well Sites
- Cal Am
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Ian Crooks, Engineering Manager from Cal Am presented an update on the Schedule of the
completion of the boreholes reporting that the Cemex and Protrero Road bore holes returned
very favorable results, the Moss landing area had unfavorable results for the slant test well,
which revealed insufficient production potential from that area.
He spoke to the benefits and challenges for each of the testing locations. The CEMEX road
locations is the preferred location per the settlement agreement, but he indicated that the
Protrero Road location also has environmental, habitat and hydrogolocial benefits. The
challenge is the additional pipeline needed; costs, construction complexity and no outfall
disposal option for test well. He spoke to the anticipated schedule for the test wells and the
MPWSP anticipated schedule through full-scale plant start up in July of 2018.

Mr. Crooks indicated that until more progress has been made with the City of Marina, the level
of investment at Protrero Road would be minimized. He reported regarding Cal Ams efforts
with the City of Marina to work with the Planning Commission and City Council prior to
consideration of the permit and spoke to the schedule for approval of permits for the MPWSP
and efforts currently underway to keep other permitting agencies informed of the project.

Chair Burnett invited comments from the public.
David Lifland questioned if the differences between the sites would affect the EIR, and if Point
Blue was contacted to ensure that the Snowey Plover was not impacted. He expressed
concerns regarding Cal Ams proposed contingencies, the choice for open wells and if multiple
drills can be acquired.
Mr. Crooks spoke to Mr. Liflands questions.

4. Receive Update Report, Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding Negotiations for GWR
Source and Product Water, and on the Progress of the "Pure Water Monterey" Project - Israel

Mike McCullough, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency made the presentation
and provided the TAC an update regarding the GWR "Pure Water Monterey" project. He spoke
to the produce wash water test shunt, that the demonstration facility is open for educational
tours, the progress regarding the phasing timeline noting they are half way through the pilot
plant testing. He reported key activities to include: supplemental GWR budget approved on
March 17th by the WMD, conducted outreach activities including tours, marketing speakers
bureau to talk about the project benefits and updated the website. Source water discussions
are receiving negotiating concepts and discussions are ongoing.

Member Riedl requested elaborating with regard to the source water discussions asking if
progress was being made to which Mr. McCullough indicated the teams are exchanging ideas
regarding cooperating and that the negotiating teams are representing their interest without
much outside agitation. Member Riedl reported about the agendized the Monterey County
Board of Supervisors joint meeting with Water Resource Control Agency to discuss acquiring
water rights for Blanco drain and reclamation ditch to provide potable water. The TAC
discussed the purpose of the meeting to determine the quantity and claim of water and
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questioned to the economics of water and the possibility the PWM project is cost comparative
with desal.
The TAC further discussed how negotiations would adjust the schedule for the PWM
project. Legal Counsel Freeman indicated that even if the negotiation slip the project
can still produce on time to which Mr. McCullough affirmed.

Chair Burnett invited public comment.
David Lifland expressed concern that no solid agreements have been made for source water
for the proposed projects. He also questioned the quality of water.

The report was received and no action was taken.

5. Receive Report, Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding Monterey Peninsula Water
Management District Consultant Selection for GWR Externalities Study- Stoldt

Member Stoldt spoke to the proposed RFQ for conducing an externality study of the GWR
project, which will be distributed by the close of business April 8, 2014. He noted five firms were
identified. Proposals would be due May 1st with interviews during second week of May. The
Board is slated to approve the contract during their May 19th meeting and staff expects that
draft report to be received by July 22
nd
and a final report by August 19
th
. A workshop will be
scheduled for late August to prepare testimony for CPUC evidentiary hearings during October
and November 2014. Chair Burnett invited public comment and had no requests to speak.

Chair Burnett provided comments and suggestions that could be incorporated to include topics
such as quantification and mobilization, social cost of carbon and discount rates. No further
action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT



Respectfully Submitted, Approved,





Lesley E. Milton, Committee Clerk Jason Burnett, TAC Chair