STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

July 17, 1997

Note: Copies of the orders, decisions, and resolutions mentioned in these minutes can be obtained from Maureen Marché, State Water Resources Control Board, Post Office Box 100, Sacramento, California, 95812-0100; or call (916) 657-0990.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by John Caffrey, Chairman, on July 17, 1997, at 9:07 a.m., in the First-Floor Hearing Room, 901 "P" Street, Sacramento, California.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

John Caffrey, John W. Brown, Marc Del Piero, James M. Stubchaer

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT

Mary Jane Forster

STAFF PRESENT

Walt Pettit, Dale Claypoole, William Attwater, Maureen Marché, Erin Saenz, Paul Roggensack

OTHERS PRESENT

Rick McGrath, Deputy Director, Public Works, City of Riverside; Terry Tamminen, Santa Monica Bay Keeper

PUBLIC FORUM

Mr. Terry Tamminen, Santa Monica Bay Keeper, addressed the Board for a written answer regarding issues in his letter, dated November 11, 1996, to the Board dealing with the Containment Zone Policy.

MINUTES

The Board unanimously adopted the minutes of the June 4 and June 19, 1997, Board Meetings.

UNCONTESTED ITEMS

Items 1-13 were unanimously approved by the Board, as recommended by staff.

CLEAN WATER PROGRAMS

1. Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Circle K Corporation Settlement Fund Priority List (Amendment No. 3) to Add 59 Claims and Authorizing the Division of Clean Water Programs to Process and Pay Claims in Priority Order.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution approving the amendment. Resolution 97-056

2. Consideration of Approval of a State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan for Jurupa Community Services District, Wastewater Equalization Basins for Regional Force Main, SRF Loan Project No. C-06-4512-110.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution approving the $1.9 million loan. Resolution 97-057

3. Consideration of Recommitting $2.5 million of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loans to the East Bay Municipal Utilities District for the Upgrade of Pump Station "B", SRF Project No. C-06-4003-490.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution to recommit the loan. Resolution 97-058

4. Consideration of Approval of a $3.5 million State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan for Hangtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase IIB, City of Placerville, SRF Project No. C-06-4505-110.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution approving the loan. Resolution 97-059

5. Consideration of Approval of Additional State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Funds for the City of Bakersfield Treatment Plant No. 2 Upgrade and Expansion Project, State Revolving Fund Loan No. C-06-4321-110.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution approving the $10 million loan. Resolution 97-060

6. Consideration of Authorization for Executive Director to Accept an Additional $114,058 Grant Funds From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for General Planning and Coordination of California/Mexico Border Activities and Preparation of Report Titled - Binational Study Regarding the Presence of Toxic Substances in the New and Lower Colorado Rivers and Authorize the Executive Director or his Designee to Accept any Fund Augmentations or Future Amendments Relating to the Grant.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution to accept the grant.

Resolution 97-061

7. Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Executive Director or his Designee to Execute an Interagency Agreement and Amendments with the State Controller's Office to Provide Auditing and Investigation Services for the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution. Resolution 97-062

8. Consideration of Proposed Resolution Amending the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Fund Priority List Amendment No. 43.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution approving the ammendment. Resolution 97-063

9. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Emergency, Abandoned, Recalcitrant (EAR) Account Annual Sites List and Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Contracts with designated local implementing agencies (LIAs).

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution. Resolution 97-064

WATER QUALITY

10. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan to the County of Riverside Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Drainage Water Quality Management Plan for the Lake Mathews Watershed

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution approving the $20 million loan. Resolution 97-065

11. Consideration of Approval of An Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin Revising Bacterial Water Quality Objectives for Ocean Waters.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution approving the amendment. Resolution 97-066

12. Consideration of Ratification of a Grant Application to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Implementation of Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project's Fiscal Year 1997-98 Workplan.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution. Resolution 97-067

13. Consideration of Authorization for the Executive Director to Apply for and Accept Federal Funds for Continued Funding of the Morro Bay National Estuary Program.

Motion: The Board unanimously adopted the proposed resolution. Resolution 97-068

14. In the Matter of the Request of the City Of Riverside Public Works Department for Consideration Of Approval Of A Resolution To Provide A State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan For The Water Quality Protection Facilities At The Tequesquite Landfill (Loan No. C-06-6042-110).

Paul Roggensack, Division of Water Quality, presented the item noting the revisions to the proposed resolution, since the July Workshop discussions.

Rick McGrath, City of Riverside, addressed the Board.

The Board discussed the appropriateness of the use of the SRF Loan program for this project.

Motion: By roll call vote the Board denied the request.

Roll Call Marc Del Piero Yes

John W. Brown Yes

James Stubchaer No

John Caffrey Yes

ADJOURNMENT

The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m.