Title
Study Session Summary of August 25, 2015 - Sunnyvale Clean Water Program - Master Plan Update
Summary
Call to Order:
Vice Mayor Martin-Milius called the meeting to order at 6:00pm
City Councilmembers Present:
Mayor Jim Griffith
Vice Mayor Jim Davis
Councilmember David Whittum
Councilmember Pat Meyering
Councilmember Tara Martin-Milius
Councilmember Glenn Hendricks
Councilmember Gustav Larsson
City Councilmembers Absent:
None
Public Comment:
A member of the public raised a question about what kind of rate increases residents could expect moving forward. Staff indicated that expected rate increases are listed as part of the City’s 20-year financial plan and that the vast majority of the costs related to the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) rebuild have already been factored in to the rates for the next 15 years.
Study Session Summary:
Members of the Environmental Services, Public Works, and Finance staff presented an update regarding the WPCP rebuild project. Items for discussion included existing facilities, initial (gap) projects, and phases of the project that would lead to its ultimate completion, as well as the public outreach efforts that would be involved in the project.
Staff presented updated cost information and information regarding negotiations with the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) regarding treatment options moving forward.
Council questions centered around new cost information, project risk mitigation and treatment options in conjunction with the District’s efforts.
Adjournment:
Vice Mayor Martin-Milius adjourned the meeting at 6:57pm