EXHIBIT 2-A

                                                                             

MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

                                                              MEMORANDUM

 

 

DATE:            July 27, 2010

 

TO:                 Darby Fuerst, General Manager

 

FROM:           Andrew M. Bell, District Engineer

 

SUBJECT:     Progress Report on Identifying Potential Desalination Project Sites Located within the MPWMD Boundary

 

SUMMARY

This memorandum reports progress to date on identifying potential desalination projects within the MPWMD boundary.  This effort was directed and reviewed by the Water Supply Planning Committee at their February 2, March 8, May 3, and July 1, 2010 meetings.

 

TASKS AND ESTIMATED SCHEDULE

1.      Develop Feasibility Criteria                                                                        Goal:      March 31, 2010

a.       In consultation with the Water Supply Planning Committee, establish water supply goals and feasibility criteria for desal projects within the District. 

Status:  This task was completed at March 8, 2010 Committee meeting.  Project locations were limited to between Cypress Point and the northern extent of the District boundary.  The minimum water supply production was set at 2,000 acre-feet per year.

 

2.      Literature Search                                                                                       Goal:      April 16, 2010

      a.   Review MPWMD reports to determine what sites have been identified and investigated (completed - see Jan. 25, 2010 memo, Bell to Fuerst).

      b.   Assemble geologic maps of MPWMD coastline to allow identification of potential locations of feedwater intake.

Status:  This task was completed in mid-May 2010.

 

3.      Field Surveys                                                                                            Goal:      August 20, 2010

a.       Visit all sites that appear may have potential.

Status:  I have driven and walked portions of the coast from Cypress Point to Seaside to assess areas that may support desalination project facilities, in particular feedwater intake facilities.  I plan to survey additional sites following meetings with Navy personnel regarding the abandoned City of Monterey wastewater treatment plant site and with the Sand City city manager.

 

4.      Meet with Agencies and Property Owners                                                 Goal:      August 20, 2010

a.   Meetings held:

1.      City of Sand City (City Engineer)

2.      National Marine Sanctuary

3.      City of Santa Cruz/Soquel Creek Water District

4.      Diana Brooks, DRA

5.      Pebble Beach Company

b.   Planned meetings:

      1.   City of Sand City (City Manager)

2.      Naval Postgraduate School

Status:  I reviewed the environmental and technical documents on the Sand City Desalination Project in the District’s files.  On May 7, 2010 I met with the City of Sand City’s engineer, Richard Simonich of Creegan & D’Angelo, to review additional information about the project and to learn if there is potential for installing feedwater intake facilities along the coast in Sand City and in adjacent areas.  Mr. Simonich provided information on the City of Sand City’s intake facilities but did not believe there are additional feasible intake sites in adjacent areas to the north.  He did not have information on areas to the south.  I plan for General Manager Darby Fuerst and I to meet with City Manager Steve Matarazzo to learn whether there are potential sites for desalination project facilities (plant, storage tank, etc.) within the City of Sand City.

 

I met with a representative of the City of Santa Cruz on July 1, 2010 to get an update on the city’s desalination project, which is being considered in partnership with Soquel Creek Water District.   I asked in particular what they have learned regarding the potential for surface and subsurface intake facilities.  A report by a consultant to the city regarding alternative methods for intake is in preparation.  I have requested that I be sent a copy when the report is available.

 

On July 20, 2010 General Manager Darby Fuerst and I met with Brad Damitz of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to further discuss regulations and procedures regarding desalination projects located within the Sanctuary.  Mr. Damitz reiterated many of the items addressed in the May 2010 Guidelines for Desalination Plants in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary issued by the Sanctuary and the National Marine Fisheries Service.  Copies of this document were provided to members of the Board on May 3, 2010.  Mr. Damitz also described how the Sanctuary staff works with the California Coastal Commission and the Regional Water Quality Control Board in review and approval of desalination projects.

 

I plan to meet with representatives of the Naval Postgraduate School regarding the potential for project facilities located at the abandoned City of Monterey wastewater treatment plant site.

 

5.      Analyze Information Collected and Prepare Report on Findings                      September 30, 2010

a.       Review information collected.

b.      Prepare conceptual project designs and cost estimates for each site identified.

c.       Prepare report of findings, including assessment of feasibility of each site.

Status:  To be done.

 

 

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