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DSRSD Representatives: Dublin Representatives:
R. Halket D. Haubert
G. Vonheeder-Leopold M. Hernandez
AGENDA
DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT / CITY OF DUBLIN
LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING
City of Dublin Civic Center – City Manager’s Conference Room
100 Civic Plaza, 2nd Floor
Dublin, CA 94568
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
4 p.m.
1.Call to Order
2.Public Comment
At this time, audience members are encouraged to address the Committee on any item of interest that is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Committee and not already included on the agenda. Comments should not exceed five minutes.
3.Approval of Minutes
3.A.Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2017
4.Discussion Items
4.A.Potential Partnership Opportunities between City/DSRSD – City and DSRSD staff will discuss
potential opportunities for the two organizations to partner in areas of mutual interest.
4.B.Regional Wastewater Capacity Reserve Fee Study Update, Including Impacts to the Regional
Wastewater Fee Installment Program – DSRSD staff will provide the Liaison Committee with
an update on the current fee study as well as an update of the Regional Wastewater Fee
Installment Program.
4.C.Tri-Valley Water Supply Discussion – DSRSD staff will provide the Liaison Committee an
overview of options that are being considered to ensure the Valley has an adequate water
supply both now and in the future.
4.D.State of the District – DSRSD staff will discuss a new outreach program and possible dates for
presentation to City Council.
5.Next Meeting
6.Adjournment
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DSRSD/CITY OF DUBLIN LIAISON MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
November 7, 2017
4:00 p.m.
City of Dublin City Hall
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin California
City Manager’s Conference Room
ATTENDEES:
Chris Foss, City Manager
Linda Smith, Assistant City Manager
Pat Howard, DSRSD Board Member David Haubert, Mayor
Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, DSRSD Board Vice President Don Biddle, Vice Mayor
Dan McIntyre, General Manager
Carol Atwood, Administrative Services Manager
Judy Zavadil, Engineering Services Manager
1.Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. by Vice Mayor Biddle. Mayor
Haubert arrived at 4:07 p.m.
2.Roll Call – Roll Call was held and City/DSRSD staff were introduced.
3.Public Comment – There was no public comment.
4.Approval of March 13, 2017 Meeting Minutes – Minutes were approved.
5.Update on DSRSD Rate/Fee Studies and Infrastructure Projects – DSRSD Staff provided an
update on major capital projects within the City including the Dublin Trunk Sewer lining
project and the relocation of a Sewer Lift Station to accommodate the widening of Dublin
Blvd. DSRSD also noted that they will begin design in the coming year for the
replacement of an existing in-ground reservoir east of the Santa Rita Jail (Ebod Ave). Staff
also discussed the local regional wastewater fees implemented on July 1, 2017, the
upcoming fee studies for local and regional capacity connection fees, the January 1, 2018
water increase for Zone 7, and the District increasing CPI.
6.Water Supply – DSRSD Staff provided the Committee with an update on several projects
that Zone 7 is evaluating to maintain and increase water supply reliability in the Tri-
Valley, including the California Water Fix, Sites Reservoir, and the expansion of Los
Vaqueros reservoir. DSRSD also noted the Potable Reuse Feasibility Study, a joint study
by the water retailers and Zone 7, will be complete by the end of the year and will be
presented to the Tri-Valley Liaison Committee in February or March. DSRSD shared that
the retailers
Representatives:
President Richard Halket
Vice President Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold
Representatives:
Mayor David Haubert
Vice Mayor Don Biddle
DSRSD DUBLIN
Item 3.A.
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7.City Infrastructure Plans – City Staff provided the Committee with an update on the City’s
infrastructure projects (parks/streets/city facilities) including information on the following
projects: Dougherty Road widening; Dublin Blvd. widening; Public Safety Complex; Fallon
Sports Park Phase II; Sean Diamond Park; and Jordan Ranch Park.
8.Current and Future Development Projects – City staff provided the Committee with an
overview of some of the current and future development projects (commercial and
residential) including information on the following projects: The Perch; Dublin Place retail;
Avesta; Coco’s redevelopment; Lucille’s BBQ; Aloft Hotel; Kaiser Medical Center; Carl
Zeiss Meditec Innovation Center; Tassajara Hills; Wallis Ranch; IKEA; Sutter Retail; and
Shea mixed-use.
9.Potential Partnership Opportunities between City/DSRSD – Both staffs indicated that the
working relationship between the City and DSRSD is excellent and that we are working on
future partnership ideas. A report will be made on this issue at the next meeting.
10.Adjournment – The meeting concluded at 5:04 p.m.
a.DSRSD also provided a brief summary of the cost and water quality benefits of
the Zone 7 Water Treatment Plant Ozonation projects. Dublin representatives
inquired about the regional wastewater capacity fee and if any adjustments
possible for economic development. DSRSD representatives noted that with
the upcoming fee update a modest fee reduction might be possible.
Additionally, DSRSD will consider expanding its installment payment plan
program and confer with Dublin at a later date.
b.Mayor Haubert inquired about a potential fee/charge on vacant land for sewer
service that he heard is utilized in Los Angeles and San Diego. Staff noted there
may be legal problems with this approach. General Manager McIntyre said
DSRSD would research and provide a report to City Manager Foss.
and Zone7 have also developed a common presentation, “Tri-Valley Water 101” to
educate the public about where water supply in valley comes from and the value of
water.
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