April 30, 2008
An open meeting of the Planning, Resources, and Operations Committee (PROC) of the San Antonio Water Company (SAWCo) was called to order at 3:00 p.m. on the above date at the company office located at 139 N. Euclid Ave., Upland, California. Committee members present were Tom Thomas, Bob Bowcock, Judge Ellen Brodie and Will Elliott. Also in attendance were General Manager Charles Moorrees, Office Manager/Accountant Teri Layton, City of Upland Public Works Director Anthony La, and Dr. Fred Gattas. Mr. Bowcock presided.
1. Recognitions & Presentations – None.
2. Additions-Deletions to the Agenda – Agenda item 5. C. should show City of Upland not WECWCo.
3. Public Comments – None.
4. Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Elliott moved and Judge Brodie seconded to approve the Committee Minutes of February 26, 2008. Motion carried.
5. Planning & Operational Issues:
A. Red Hill Golf Course – Mr. Moorrees explained that in January of 2003 the Board approved a 10-year lease of shares between Red Hill Country Club (RHCC) and Mt. Baldy Ski Area that would increase their entitlement in the summer months on the condition that they not exceed their water entitlement. In January of 2007 the issue was brought to the AFC and later the Board because RHCC was going over its entitlement and it was agreed that SAWCo would shut them off the next business day following exceeding entitlement.
Mr. Moorrees went over the graph showing RHCC’s usage and presented that RHCC receives water from four of SAWCo’s facilities, Wells 2, 3, 24 and 22. These same wells also deliver water to the City of Upland. He recommended that when all of these wells are operated to provide water to the City of Upland and to RHCC that RHCC maintain water usage within their entitlement; however, when these wells are not utilized to facilitate the City of Upland’s needs, RHCC be allowed to meet their needs and exceed their entitlement based on water availability.
Mr. Bowcock suggested taking the item to the Board to allow for the General Manager to use operational discretion to provide system capacity to RHCC. The committee concurred.
B. San Antonio Heights Trail – Mr. Moorrees stated that he received individual property maps from San Bernardino County showing where the proposed trail easements are located as it relates to SAWCo’s property. The trail, as proposed, will traverse through three parcels that are owned by SAWCo. Mr. Moorrees recommended the committee review previous presentations and the current request by the San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department for a twenty (20) foot easements across identified SAWCo properties for the purpose of a regional trail for a period of twenty (20) years with a recommendation to the Board for approval.
Mr. Elliott moved and Judge Brodie seconded to take the item to the Board for approval. Motion carried.
- Propose Transfer of Production Rights to City of Upland – Mr. Moorrees stated that in 2007 the Water Company established a Storage & Recovery Agreement that allows water spread of 1,000 AF/Yr with a 2 year limit. SAWCo carried over 394.1 acre-feet and currently has 1,118.3 acre-feet of storage available for a total of 1,512.4 AF for negotiated transfers. However, Mr. Moorrees found an error in Six Basins calculations of how much water SAWCo has stored currently. According to Mr. Moorrees’ calculations, SAWCo only has 925 AF. He asked that the Committee review the Six Basin’s water account and do one of three things. 1) Consider a one time lease of 1,512 AF to the City of Upland with recommendation for Board approval of negotiated agreement. 2) Recommend to the Board to authorize the General Manager to negotiate with the City of Upland for urgent transfers of water with subsequent ratification by the Board or 3) Consider a one time lease per month to maximize the City of Upland’s water consumption within their entitlement at a rate of $174.24/AF with revenues credited to Operational Expenses.
The Committee recommended to take to the Board the approval of a one time lease of an amount to be determined to the City of Upland at a cost of $174.24/AF.
6. Planning & Operational Update:
A. Water Master Plan Update – Mr. Moorrees received a draft of the Water Rights Investigation report from SAWCo’s special counsel Fred Fudacz and provided comments for Stetson Engineering. An updated version was expected by the end of the month but nothing has been received. The Water Master Plan itself should be received by the end of May 2008.
B. Task Force-17th & Benson property – Mr. Moorrees reported that Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is budgeting for a recycled water reservoir at the location. SAWCo is planning on a one million gallon reservoir on the site with a booster. SAWCo also has plans for well in conjunction with West End Consolidated Water Company (WECWCo) on the site. The City of Upland proposes a 7 million gallon reservoir that shares capacity with Monte Vista Water District and SAWCo.
Mr. Thomas stated that the well will probably go in first, followed by the reservoir, and the recycled water reservoir.
C. Project Status Report – Mr. Moorrees provided an overview of the current projects.
Ø Reservoir 12-Interior Coating & Seismic Retrofit
Experiencing pressure issues due to the reservoir being offline. May 19th is earliest expected finish date. Forty day extension requested from contractor which was subsequently denied.
Ø Telemetry System
Scheduled for completion in August 2008
Ø Forebay Improvements
Preliminary design set for May.
Ø Update System Maps [2007]
All maps have been received from Associated Engineers. Staff is making corrections.
Ø Cucamonga Basin Aquifer Storage & Recover Study
Should receive by the end of April
Ø 10-year Meter Changeout w/AMR’s
209 installed thus far
7. Basin Issues & Updates
A. San Antonio Canyon Watershed – Ms. Layton reported that SAWCo will be inviting Inland Empire Water Keepers to the next watershed meeting on June 4, 2008.
B. Cucamonga Basin – Mr. Moorrees reported that SAWCo met with the San Bernardino County Flood Control (SBCFC) staff and Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) to discuss dewatering Basin 6, channeling it to Chino Basin, and its overall maintenance. SBCFC has plans to put a drain in the basin that would only allow 4 feet of water in detention. Water is not percolating at this time. CVWD is working on the specifications for dewatering the basin.
C. Six Basins – A tour of the facilities was given the previous week.
D. Chino Basins – Watermaster is responding to conditions subsequent as presented by special referee for the Peace II Agreement.
8. Closed Session – None.
9. Committee’s Comments and Future Agenda Items – None.
Adjournment – Due to no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:09 p.m.
