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VI. Reports
A. Report from Engineering Consultant - Hannibal Blandon, ALDA Engineering
Engineer Hannibal Blandon would present several of the discussion items later
in the meeting.
B. Report from Legal Counsel – Thierry Montoya, Alvarado Smith
Legal Counsel Montoya reported that the Beaumont Basin Wastermaster
Report has been filed with the court. He also reported on the progress made
in several potential water level monitoring agreements and in working with the
Tribal Counsel of Morongo Band of Mission Indians to prepare a draft
confirming the Water Storage Agreement.
VII. Discussion Items
A. Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin
[Memorandum No. 15-28, Page 8 of 12]
Recommendation: No recommendation
Engineer Blandon gave a status report of the water level monitoring equipment
in the Beaumont Basin. There was some discussion and Engineer Blandon
answered several questions from Committee Members.
B. Adoption of the 2014 Consolidated Annual Report and Engineering Report
[Memorandum No. 15-29, Page 12 of 12]
Recommendation: That the members of the Watermaster Committee receive
and file the 2014 Consolidated Annual Report and Engineering Report
After a short presentation by Engineer Blandon, Member Zoba motioned to
receive and file the 2014 Consolidated Annual Report and Engineering Report.
Member Eric Fraser seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-0.
VIII. Topics for Future Meetings
A. Recycled Water Recharge Policy
Member Frasier said that staff would be working in the coming year to help
develop a policy to address the water quality impact of recharging recycled
water in the Basin.
IX. Comments from the Watermaster Committee Members
There was some discussion amongst the Committee Members and Engineer
Blandon regarding stormwater retention and treatment at onsite developments
and whether it falls under the purview of the Watermaster Committee.
A. Report from Engineering Consultant - Hannibal Blandon, ALDA Engineering
Engineer Hannibal Blandon would present several of the discussion items later
in the meeting.
B. Report from Legal Counsel – Thierry Montoya, Alvarado Smith
Legal Counsel Montoya reported that the Beaumont Basin Wastermaster
Report has been filed with the court. He also reported on the progress made
in several potential water level monitoring agreements and in working with the
Tribal Counsel of Morongo Band of Mission Indians to prepare a draft
confirming the Water Storage Agreement.
VII. Discussion Items
A. Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin
[Memorandum No. 15-28, Page 8 of 12]
Recommendation: No recommendation
Engineer Blandon gave a status report of the water level monitoring equipment
in the Beaumont Basin. There was some discussion and Engineer Blandon
answered several questions from Committee Members.
B. Adoption of the 2014 Consolidated Annual Report and Engineering Report
[Memorandum No. 15-29, Page 12 of 12]
Recommendation: That the members of the Watermaster Committee receive
and file the 2014 Consolidated Annual Report and Engineering Report
After a short presentation by Engineer Blandon, Member Zoba motioned to
receive and file the 2014 Consolidated Annual Report and Engineering Report.
Member Eric Fraser seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-0.
VIII. Topics for Future Meetings
A. Recycled Water Recharge Policy
Member Frasier said that staff would be working in the coming year to help
develop a policy to address the water quality impact of recharging recycled
water in the Basin.
IX. Comments from the Watermaster Committee Members
There was some discussion amongst the Committee Members and Engineer
Blandon regarding stormwater retention and treatment at onsite developments
and whether it falls under the purview of the Watermaster Committee.
