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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 07111995 - D8 D.8 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on _July 11, 1995_, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson, Bishop NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Discovery Bay Well The Board considered the recommendations of the Public Works Director set forth in his report to the Board relative to the installation of Water Well 1B, Discovery Bay area. (A copy of said report is attached and included as a part of this document. ) Following a presentation by Paul Causey of the Delta Diablo Sanitary District, the following persons spoke in opposition to Water Well 1B: Clifford H. Hazen, 5305 Willow Lake Court, Discovery Bay; Tim Canty, 965 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay; Christine Nickle, 5388 Willow Lake Court, Discovery Bay; Gary Nickle, 5388 Willow Lake Court, Discovery Bay; Tim Mustard, 5387 Willow Lake Court, Discovery Bay; Jerry Robison, 955 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay; and Ken Seamon, 5391 Willow Lake Court, Discovery Bay. The following persons commented on the need to provide for an adequate water supply for the community: Walter MacVittie, Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council, 1466 Marlin Place, Discovery Bay; Steve Garrett, Centex Homes, 1855 Gateway Boulevard, #650, Concord; and Claudia Macdonald, Chair, Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council, 1152 Beach Court, Discovery Bay. All persons desiring to speak were heard. Supervisor Torlakson expressed his preference with the original well site. He recommended deferring decision on this matter for two weeks to provide for further review of all alternatives and pertinent legal issues. Board members being in agreement, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that decision is DEFERRED to July 25, 1995. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Public Works Director is REQUESTED to review all studies and work performed, to analyze all alternatives that may be available, and to report to the -Board on July 25, 1995. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that County Counsel is REQUESTED to advise the Board of legal issues associated with this project. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN . ATTESTED: ,July 11, 1995 Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of �Supervisors and County Administrator BYDeputy cc: Public Works Director County Counsel TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: JULY 11, 1995 SUBJECT: APPROVE INSTALLATION OF WATER WELL 1 B, DISCOVERY BAY AREA PROJECT#7393-6X9E89 CDD-CP# 95-30 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: APPROVE the installation of Water Well 1 B at the Willow Lake Court site, and DETERMINE that the project is a .California Environmental Quality Act Class 3 Categorical Exemption, and DIRECT the Public Works Director to prepare contract plans and specifications for construction, DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and DIRECT the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of the $25.00 handling fee to the County Clerk for filing of the Notice of Exemption. II. Financial Impact: There is no impact on the General Fund. The developer, Centex Homes, will pay for the installation of the new well. Ongoing maintenance and operation are paid through Sanitation District 19 annual water and wastewater fees charged to each property in the District. III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: Water Well 1 A in Discovery Bay is one of the older wells in the system and has experienced sand infiltration problems. Engineering evaluations of the well indicate the well has less than 5 years of useful life remaining. The expected failure of Water Well 1A would red the available water supply to all of Discovery Bay. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: u _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SD/PE:pe g:\EngSvc\SpDist\BO\Well 1 B 11.t7 Contact: Skip Epperly,(510)313-2253 Orig.Div: Public Works(Special Districts) cc: E.Kuevor,County Administrator Auditor-Controller PW Accounting V.Germany,Design Construction Community Development Centex Homes Sanitation District N 9 APPROVE INSTALLATION OF WATER WELL 1 B, DISCOVERY BAY AREA JULY 11, 1995 PAGE TWO III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background (continued): The Discovery Bay water system consists of five water supply wells from which water is drawn and pumped into the distribution system which provides drinking water to the community. The current peak demand (maximum day plus fire flow) for the 3,100 dwelling unit requires approximately 5,400 gallons per minute (gpm) to be pumped from the wells. The existing well system can deliver 4,100 gpm (with the largest well out of service). Should Well 1A fail, the system will only be able to supply 3,000 gpm. A replacement for the failing Water Well 1A was determined critical and as a condition of the Centex development water supply additional water supply capacity was to be provided by Centex. Centex Homes has approvals to construct 379 homes in the Discovery Bay area. As a condition of approval Centex Homes is required to add anew well. The new well (Water Well 1 B) will be installed in a triangular shaped median island at the intersection of Willow Lake Road and Willow Lake Court. Water Well 1 B will become a part of the water source for the entire Discovery Bay area and will replace existing Water Well 1A. Water Well 1A will be decommissioned once Water Well 1 B is fully operational. On March 28, 1995, the Board of Supervisors, in order to provide additional public input to the site selection process, referred back to the Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Committee (DBMAC) the decision on a site location for Water Well 1 B. The DBMAC has held several public meetings and provided opportunities for community input on a recommended site. On June 21, 1995, the DBMAC by majority vote agreed to recommend the Willow Lake Court site, as originally recommended to the Board of Supervisors on March 28, 1995. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Installation of the new water well, as required by the conditions of approval for the Centex Homes development, would not be implemented and the Discovery Bay water well system will be jeopardized. CONTRA PUBLIC WORK & DEPARTMENT COSTA INITIAL STUDY COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT#7393-6X9E89 CP# 95-30 PROJECT NAME: Installation of Water Well - Discovery Bay PREPARED BY: Janet Frattini DATE: March 20, 1995 REVIEWED BY: ` DATE: ` RECOMMENDATIONS: (✓) Categorical Exemption (Class 3) { ) Negative Declaration { ) Environment Impact ReportRequired ( ) Conditional Negative Declaration The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The recommendation is based on the following: The project consists of installing a new well and constructing a small concrete block structure. The project involves replacing only one existing well; will be placed in a roadway median island; and there is no evidence that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances; therefore, exceptions, per CEQA. Guidelines 15300,2, to this Categorical Exemption are not applicable. The proposed well is part of the planned water service system for the area and wi be installed in @ roadw y median. island. T4�6 -14 n,o�v��R a-n ✓'ri`'''-, Ji.JScc.�-c� - c�-r (�Li. C.��.C. t,� ,c�►• V U i cw,i . STc�b •a IpG 410% t,i What changes to the project wou��mitigate the Identified impacts (tis mitigation measures for any significant impacts and conditional negative declaration). N/A USGS Quad Sheet Woodward Island Base Map Sheet# N28 Parcel # N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The project is located in the unincorporated east county area of Discovery Bay. The new well will be installed in a triangular shaped median island at the intersection of Willow Lake Road and Willow lake Court (Figures 1 & 2). 2. Project Description:, The project consists of installing a new well and constructing a small concrete block structure to house the pump. The proposed well is part of Sanitary District#19's planned water service system for the area and is a condition of the service agreement for Subdivision 7679. The pumping station (approximately 1,128 sq. ft in area) is made of concrete block which was selected for its sound deadening properties. The small structure will be located in an approximately 10,000 sq. ft, roadway median island (Figure 3). 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? j] yes j] no V] maybe (Nature of concern): Noise. However, it is approximately 65 feet to the nearest residential property. The concrete block structure is designed to minimize noise. The emergency generator will emit noise when in use, however, it will be equipped with silencing mufflers. 4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [I yes V] no Agency Name(s) 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? 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Cutler, Assistant Director of Comprehe ive Ian in By: Catherine Osterman Kutsuris, Senior Planner SUBJECT: MANDATORY REFERRAL FOR GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE Community Development staff has reviewed the attached project, CP 95-30 to determine if mandatory referral for General Plan Conformance, as required by Section 65402 of the Government Code, is necessary. The project needs no further mandatory referral clearance from County staff subject to the following actions: This project has been determined to be exempt from 65402 review. ( ) This project has been determined to be exempt from 65402 review in accordance with the Board of Supervisors Resolution 81/522 because the project involves a road alignment project of a minor nature. ( ) This project should be referred to the City of for 65402 review. ( ) Community Development staff makes the following attached recommendation which should be incorporated into the staff report on this matter. The project needs mandatory referral and County staff will process this project in the following manner: ( ) 65402 review is required. Community Development staff will carry this matter before the appropriate Planning Commission. ( ) 65402 review must be withheld until completion of an Environmental Impact Report on this project. ( ) Other procedures. J WC:gms ccsh1\MR4gpc Community ��}�� Harvey E. Bragdon Development Contra Director of Community Development Costa Department CQU County Administration Building nt 651 Pine Street 4th Floor, North Wing Martinez, California 94553-0095 Phone: 646-4202 March 21, 1995 County File #CP 95-30 Attention: Public Works Department Janet F(attini - Design Division Dear Applicant: The Contra Costa County Community Development Department has completed an initial study of the environmental significance of the project represented by your pending application bearing County File Number CP 95-30 (installation of Water Well.,- Discovery Bay). In conformance with Contra Costa County Guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970(CEQA), it has been determined that your project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Your project falls within the following category: GO AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) IS NOT REQUIRED. i✓) The project is categorically exempt (Class 3 ). ( ) The CEQA requirements are accommodated by the EIR previously prepared for ( ) A statement that an EIR is not required (Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been filed by the Community Development Department [unless appealed]). O Other: General Rule of Applicability (Section 15061(b)(3)) i ) AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) IS REQUIRED. { ) The complexity of your project requires your submission of additional special reports or information (as outlined on the attached sheet) (which will be outlined in a forthcoming letter), { ) A consultant will be hired to prepare the environmental impact report" This procedure is explained on the attached sheet. Preparation of the EIR cannot be started until the fee and additional information requested is received by the Community Development Department. If you have questions concerning this determination or desire additional information relative to environmental impact report regulations, please call (510) 646-2031 and ask for Debbie Chamberlain. Sincerely yours Harvey E. Bragdon Director of Community Development B - :gms st,i\t CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor - North Wing, McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (510) 313-2296 Contact Person: Vickie Germany - Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: INSTALLATION OF WATER WELL -DISCOVERY BAY County File#CP 95-30: The project consists of installing a new well and constructing a small concrete block structure to house the pump. The proposed well is part of Sanitary District #19's planned water service system for the area and is a condition of the service agreement for Subdivision 7679. The pumping station(approximately 1,128 square feet in area)is made of concrete block which was selected for its sound deadening properties. The small structure will be located in an approximately 10,000 square foot roadway median island. Subject project is located as follows:The project is located in the unincorporated east county area of Discovery Bay. The new well will be installed in a triangular shaped median island at the intersection of Willow Lake Road and Willow Lake Court. This project is exempt from CEOA as a: — Ministerial Project (Sec. 15268) — Other Statutory Exemption, Section — Declared Emergency (Sec. 15269(a)) — General Rule of Applicability(Section 15061(6)(3)) — Emergency Project (Sec. 15269(b) or(0) JCategorical Exemption, Class 3 Section 15303 for the following reason(s): The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The project consists of installing a new well and constructing a small concrete block structure. The project involves replacing only one existing well; will be placed in a roadway median island; and there is no evidence that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances; therefore, exceptions, per CEQA Guidelines 15300.2,to this Categorical Exemption are not applicable. The proposed well is part of the planned water service system for the area and will be installed in a roadway median island. There is no evidence of environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern in the project vicinity. Stand alone project; no cumulative impact. Date: By: Community Development Department Representative AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING I declare that on I received and posted this notice as required by California Public Resources Code Section 21152(c). Said notice will remain posted for 30 days from the filing date. Signature Title Applicant: County Public Works Department Department of Fish and Game Fee - Exempt 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 County Clerk Fee: $25 Due Receipt # A ttn- fpnpr Frn";ni # 1 # 2 #3 # 4 Willow Lake Ct & Well 1 Discovery Bay Wilow Lake Rd& Willow Lake Rd Blvd & Beaver Ln Marina Rd Issues Property Size (sq ft) 11,350 11,350 7,800: 8,640: inadequate for inadequate for landscaping or landscaping or treatment treatment Ability to Distribute Flow normal distribution system Sheet 4, min Sheet 8, min press= 48 psi Sheet 11, min Sheet 14, min press = 50 psi press = 50 psi press = 44 psi break in distribution system Sheet 5, min Sheet 9, min press = 42 psi Sheet 12, min Sheet 15, min press = 42 psi press = 44 psi press = -20 psi s Mitigations engine silencers, engine silencers, building sound engine silencers, engine silencers, building sound attenuation, landscaping building sound building sound attenuation, attenuation attenuation landscaping Conform w/ DWR rgmts. yes no, maybe mitigated yes yes Conform w/ DHS rqmts. yes, with no, maybe mitigated yes, with yes, with mitigation mitigation mitigation Land Owner Contra Costa Sanitation District 19 Harry Kuhr David & Kathleen County Lennon Assessed Value $0.00 $0.00 $51,800.00 $39,000.00 Costs 2,500 m 1,200 m 2,500 m 2,500 m 2,500 m Test Hole $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 Monitoring Well $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 Well Development $132,000 $132,000 $132,000 $132,000 $132,000 Pump station & equipment $200,000 $95,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 Site Improvements $70,000 $70,000 Land purchase. $51,800 $39,000 Pipeline Improvements $260,500 Landscaping $4,500 $600 $1,000 Demolition $15,000 $15,000 Total $364,500 $340,000 $445,000 $412,400 $660,500 Advantages 1) good distrib. 1) good distrib. 2) adequate size 2) adequate size for trmt for trmt 3) reuse equip Disadvantages 1) aesthetic 1) dist. to sewer 1) dist. to sewer 1) no room for 1) no room for mitigation 2) access limited 2) access limited trmt, trmt 3) noise dispers 3) noise dispers 2) landscape 2) landscape 4) Well 1A must 4) Well 1A must limts limts be sealed be sealed, 3) schedule may 3) schedule may 5) equipment be impacted if be impacted if can not be eminent domain eminent domain reused process is process is necessary necessary 4) not in north 5) pipeline work necessary BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1995 - Item D-8 Order of Presentations 1_. Cliff Hazen - General Issues • Resident 20 years • Retired Public School Teacher - 32 years • 14 years Officer U.S.M.C. - ARN Guard 2. Tim Canty - Background • Resident 6 years • Retired V. P. System Development Operations for B. of A. • Business Owner and General Contractor 3. Christina Nickle - Process Flaws - Conflict of Interest • Resident 16 years • Government Administrative Services Manager • Former elected Byron Elementary School Board Member 4. Gary Nickle - Fire & Health Issues • Resident 16 years • Professional Bio Attached 5. Tim Mustard - Property RightsNalue Issues • Resident 8 years • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser 6. Jerry Robison - Summary of Issues & Planning • Resident 8 years • Retired V. P. Engineering & Operations for large statewide utility BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1995 - Item D-8 Presentation by Cliff Hazen Why do we Five in Discover Bay? - Because of Quality of Life 1) QUIET COURT- No through traffic 2) NICE TREE ISLANDS - (2) Trees have been growing 20 years- premium price lots 3) NO NOISE - NO POWER BOATS ON LAKE 4) SECOND HOUSE BUILT ON WILLOW LAKE COURT - Built here because of natural beauty of the location 5) GOOD INVESTMENT - Built at this location because we were told this was a good investment EPA is supposed to protect us from UGLY AND NUISANCE 1) UGLY - Well site has ugly pump house, fences, parking lot (no parking on street)filter tanks, chlorination tank; diesel back up generator and tanks, maintenance vehicles all in a residential neighborhood. 2) NOISE - Pump, back up generator, maintenance vehicles 3) CHEMICALS - Chlorination, diesel filtration chemical 4) SPILLS - If not contained (bermed) go into our beautiful Willow Lake through the storm drains that connect directly - 5) DRAINAGE IMPACTED - by cementing area & runoff draining to roads & lake rather than current soil absorption Further action recommended to the Board of Supervisors 1) AESTHETIC VALUE LOSS - We expect to be compensated for loss of aesthetic value, loss of property value, and loss to the quality of our life here on Willow Lake Court 2) CONSIDER OTHER SITES THAN RESIDENTIAL AREAS - The citizens of Discovery Bay did not want this well in our parks or residential areas. The Discovery Bay Property Owners Association's (DBPOA) Letter (attached from President Rice dated 4/14/95) stated: "key criteria to be used to screen the possible sites is that it should not impact any residential property in Discovery Bay." There is no screen tall enough to NOT IMPACT the levy and two story homes. 3) REQUEST FULL E I R REPORT because there are environmental issues. Attachment �aOLS'Ass o Tiscoveny Tag Tho Ou��ens �ssociatio�. ��c. Z a J g 2 P. 0. Box 666 • Byron, CA 94514 • (510)634-7585 • FAX(510) 634-5532 April 14, 1995 Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council P. 0. Box 272 Discovery Bay, CA 94514 ,We received several calls regarding the possible locations for replacement well #1 in Discovery Bay. We feel the key criteria to be used to screen the possible sites is that it should not impact any residential property in Discovery Bay. Very truly yours, ln'l Don Rice President D.B.P.O.A. DR/vl BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1995 - Item D-8 Presentation by Tim Canty My name is Tim Canty. My wife Pat and I purchased our home at 968 Willow Lake Road in 1989. The beauty of the little park across the street was important in our choice of this particular home. We urge you to save our park and the value of our home from the misguided plans of the DBMAC. My role today is to review the key event leading to today's meeting, and to set the stage for the next four speakers. Centex entered into an agreement with SAN 19 in mid-1994 for water and sanitation services for its 379 unit development. In that agreement, Centex agreedto dig a well on its land to serve its future homeowners. Shortly thereafter, the California State Department of Health Services stated that the existing Discovery Bay waiver from manganese and iron filtration would not be extended to new water sources to meet additional demand. But, what if an existing well failed? Suddenly, Well 1A became terminally ill, and Centex and SAN 19 modified their agreement: SAN 19 would provide the property; Centex would dig a new - oops, I mean "replacement' - well, protected by the filtration waiver, and Discovery Bay would have a "Free Weil"! SAN 19 accepted its engineers' recommendation to place this new/replacement well in Ed Cornell Park; DBMAC overruled SAN 19, and recommended that the well be placed in Willow Lake Park across the street from our home. After the Board sent the issue back to DBMAC for additional review, DBMAC went through the motions of evaluating several sites besides Well site 1 , all in residential areas, and ignored Board member Torlakson's request to include in their analysis an assessment of the cost of potential litigation. The next three speakers will summarize why the Board should reject the recommendation made by DBMAC. The last speaker, Jerry Robison, will summarize and describe the leadership role we urged the Board to take to meet the immediate needs of Discovery Bay, the Centex development, and. Discovery Bay West, and to concurrently set in motion an effort to develop a plan to meet our future water needs. Thank you for your attention. There's no such thing as a free well! BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1995 - Item D-8 Presentation by Christina Nickle Good Afternoon! - Thank you for the opportunity to speak - I am Christina Nickle a 16 year resident. Because of my background, my observations on this issue focus on: 1) Assuring that elected officials have represented their constituents 2) Assuring public compliance with processes/policies, contracts because I: • administercomplicated service agreements, • assure as client in government bidded facility construction contracts that what is stated is what I (or government) receives Issues/Concerns Presented: Informal legal review of Service Agreement versus Processes for well selection are flawed DBMAC on record publically at taped meetings and quoted in the newspaper (owned by a DBMAC member) that this is a"free well" to the Discovery Bay Taxpayers 1) Public statements could be viewed as Fraud, or at least, misleading public • Public actions/statements of DBMAC members lead us to believe they never read or fully understood what they signed on behalf of public even up to evening of 6/19 when voting on Willow Lake Well • Reality - Service Agreement is a "cash deposit advanced by Centex" with 10 year incremental repayment (including interest) for "(cost of oversizing)" & distributing costs over all DB taxpayers (not just Centex buyers). "The District shall provide credits to Centex to be applied to the connection fees of Centex's choice: . .. Credit for installation of Waterwell No. 6 . . . shall be $475;000 . . . and "Credit in the amount of $26,000 to reimburse Centex for funds expended for the water well and wastewater study which benefited all of District's customers". (We have been unable to get a copy of the latter study) 2) Question whether motive is avoidance of filtration requirement • Wells are an advantage to developer not taxpayer (lowest cost water system) • Well on Centex property would not be considered a "replacement" • Process for calling this a new well versus later terming it a "replacement well" affected bv: a) 8/16/94 Agreement: calls for oversizing for "future development" yet, b) 8/23/94 Department of Health Services Letter (S.F. District Engineer) stated: "The existing waiver for manganese filtration will not be extended to new sources developed to meet additional load". c) 2/23/95 Letter on "Evaluation of Well 1 replacement sites" by County Planning Engineer stated: "Discussions with the Department of Health Services (DHS) indicated that replacement of an existing well that serves existing customers would fall under the existing waiver for failure to meet iron and manganese Secondary Drinking water standards" DHS reports new water supplies for new development would not receive a waiver". Suddenly Well 1 A was failing & term "replacement" become part of public vocabulary. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1995 - Item D-8 - Page 2 Presentation by Christina Nickle 3) Question motive for definition of "replacement well" versus Health Department's definition "any new source of water developed for additional demand": • Centex needs less than 500 g.p.m. for 379 homes - can provide with current system • Agreement calls for 2500 g.p.m. in WLC well which is not needed by Centex • Agreement requires 2.5 times more g.p.m. because "District desires to require oversizing of some of the facilities to be installed by Centex in order to provide capacity to serve other developement expected to occur in the area in the future (future development) and such facilities will be offered for dedication to the public." when in fact no well in the north end of DB is on record for ever achieving more than 1000 g.p.m. • Motive to fool the Health Department & later resurrect Well 1A to achieve 2500 g.p.m. in agreement? • Motive for the developer not have to repair/replace #4 to achieve all needs? 4) Question process that includes the DBMAC criteria for so much extra well space, (11,000 sq.ft.) rather than the contracted amount of 4,500 square foot parcel stated in the Service Agreement. Many other eliminated, non-residential sites met the 4,500 sq.ft. requirement . • Motive to place all or partialfiltration for DB in the residential a "free" land area? 5) Question process where an external private developer can take public property for developer's benefit - property that is maintained solely by only Discovery Bay taxpayer funds through M-8? 6) Question process where the well selection issue is concurrently negotiated with DBMAC providing a city hall building in exchange for the cityhood campaign. • Motive eliminating developer approvals at the county level at the expense of burdening a "bedroom" community with huge tax bill? Further Action recommended to Supervisors: We request that you delay decision today - to further study the following: 1) Understand what Service Agreement means to both developer and taxpayers in light of the information presented today, provided to you in writing and through Mr. Torlakson's personal site visit - (which I commend him for because that is part of the "process" of a public official's decision regarding a construction site) 2) Understand legal implication of misleading taxpayers publically in press and in meetings about the actual Centex Agreement versus "free well" DB for taxpayers. 3) Verify WLC legally recorded property designation, and whether a developer can use (be deeded) this property for private gain and understand the motives: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1995 - Item D-$ - Page 3 Presentation by Christina Nickle 4) Verify legally the issue of conflict of interest in decision process • Decision process of DBMAC used as "experts" (stating in public meeting "they are our hired experts") the same Engineering firm hired by the two Developers • Protect yourselves by considering an unassociated & independent engineering- review With flawed public processes, a decision today by the Board would only compound the problem in a formal legal review. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1005 - Item D-8 Presentation by Tim, Mustard Thank you for this opportunity! am Tim Mustard, Willow Lake Court resident and State Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Our family has live on the court facing the little park for 8 years and I have been appraising properties for about 10 years. I have inspected hundreds of neighborhoods and prepared appraisal reports on over 5,000 homes. Values are determined by many things, but the most important is location. When I drive into a neighborhood, I am looking for factors that effect value: a view, a quiet court, mature landscaping, well kept homes or traffic noise, railroad tracks, high tension wires, a pumping station, or a corporation yard. - EXTERNAL INFLUENCE. If I had to inspect and render an opinion of value on any of the 20 some homes which face our little park, I would note that these homes have a double view amenity for which property owners paid a premium. -Waterfront to the rear and mini park to the front. I would note that they have one of the nicest locations in all of Discovery Bay. Their value is enhanced by the mini park.. The proposed corporation yard/well would change all of that. This public nuisance, no matter how carefully landscaped will always be a huge negative factor for the value of homes surrounding it. grew up on a farm you know no matter how many time we painted the pig pen and even planted bushes around the pig pen, there was NEVER ANY QUESTION THAT IT WAS STILL A PIG PEN!. If the corporation yard/well is forced onto our little park, our homes will be forever stigmatized. I have had opportunity to examine each home effected by the proposed project. Using only the most conservative estimates, the negative effect on values of these homes will be around $750,000. This is too high a price to ask one small group of citizens to pay for the "good of the community". Potential buyers will not even consider buying a home which is located near this proposed disaster. Do you realize that this well site is so much. Larger than any that have ever been built before that you could put all 5 current well sites into this new site and they would nearly fit! This is a monster . . . Remember I told you that I inspect neighborhoods as an appraiser. I have never seen anything like this corporation yard placed in the middle of 20 homes - it is unthinkable! Like one of the DBMAC members told me, Pat Portway, "Tim, if it were going to be in front of my house, I would be fighting it just.like you are." BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1995 - Item D-8 Presentation by Tim Mustard Page 2 We who live near the mini park don't want to fight or proceed with litigation. We just want this madness stopped. I am very sympathetic to new development, but not at the price of destroying an already existing neighborhood in the process. have spoken to many Discovery Bay citizens who live all over the development. I have yet to find one person who supports the placement of the well in front of 20 homes. Our backs are to the wall (well). We desperately need your help to stop this outrage because we are prepared to defend our HOMES, our VALUES (CURRENTLY ESTIMATED AT $5-6M), and the QUALITY OF LIFE we have come to enjoy! BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1095 - Item D-8 Presentation by Gary Nickle Good afternoon! My name is Gary Nickle and a BIO of my background is attached. Based on my research & limited amount of information provided, it appears that the fire flow modeling has been slanted to target a preselected site in the northern area of the development 1) Though the Sanitation District representatives utilized the fire flow models and information provided by the developer's engineers to guide the DBMAC decision, my request to review the statistics used to generate the models was met with subterfuge and refusal. 2) There is no Federal, State, or Local Fire Service requirement for the inconsistent criteria used to establish the engineers' recommendations. 3) Applying the same criteria to other areas of Discovery Bay or Pacific Waterways developments would yield substantially greater fire flow deficiencies than the northern Discovery Bay figures 4) Though there are a limited number of days where peak flow would become a factor in the overall fire suppression picture, I don't quarrel with its inclusion as a safety factor. However, the local Fire Service doesn't not require that fire flow testing be passed during peak flow periods and a break in the main is too arbitrary to be considered practical. • It is also interesting to note that the same engineering firm doesn't suggest an arbitrary break in a main in flow requirement studies done for other developers in this area. • When considering a break in the water main, a break in the levy should be considered. Low elevation wells that are flooded under water do not operate and would be contaminated by delta water. 5) 1 question the wisdom of requiring us to pay a developer's engineering firm to justify locating a well and filtration yard that benefits their development, in a densely populated residential area, that violates the department of health services minimum clearances requirements in at least three directions. • Other sites were eliminated because they were too close in only 1 direction. 6) Well #11-a is still operable and Pacific Waterways has passed it fire flow testing. Any urgency has been created on paper. • Well productivity increases as you travel south in the development • A replacement well #413 producing 1,200 g.p.m. would provide a flow well in excess of Pacific Waterway's requirement at build out. Thus far our requests for an evaluation by an independent engineering firm has been met with disdain and rejection. I am not convinced that the best interests of the community at large has been addressed. We request that these issues be given further study. Attachment Gary Trickle Career B.obraphy 13 years Fire Service - Officer *Training •Prevention - Fire Flow testing !� 8 years design & testing of fire systems I Degrees - Fire Science & Public Administration •Fire Instructor State-wide training -videos distributed nationally Membership on National Fire Protection Association I� Membership on International Conference of Building Officials Il Membership on National State Fire Marshals Membership on California Fire Chiefs ' Association - Fire Prevention Officers' Division (F.P.O. ) (Statewide Fire Marshals) •Committee chair - equipment & devises (Fire Training Officers-F.T.O. ) -Developed testing standards for fire extinguishing systems Membership on Baynet - Disaster preparedness Network Membership on State Fire Marshal' s Partners in Prevention Training in Disaster Preparedness State Certified Haz Mat Technician Investigating teams for major city confligration fires: -Oakland -Glendale •Santa Barbara -Baldwin Hills *Pebble Beach 6 years of representation for manufacturers, contractors, developers to fire, building officials, and regulatory agencies on the local, State, and National levels BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING July 11, 1995 - Item D-8 Presentation by Jerry Robison Summary of Issues & Planning: 1 ) Proposed site is one of the few residential- green areas in DB. • Significant negative impact on surrounding homes • Potential of condemnation litigation 2) Well 1A is not in imminent danger of failure. • Recommended repair at $70,000 estimated cost is necessary in all plans • Can continue to provide water at present delivery rate • Fire flow concerns negated. 3) Comparative cost analysis of alternative plans incomplete. • Current Well 1 A site least cost of final four studied • No consideration of potential litigation costs • Non-residential sites not studied 4) Suggested near-term actions. • Defer action on replacement of Well 1 A since it is not required (independent engineering analysis). • Conclude agreement with Hofmann Co. and replace Well 4 this year. • Initiate repair of Well 1A after Well 4 is replaced. 5) Suggested actions for Fong-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a master water plan for entire Discovery Bay area (moving away from wells,as recommended by recent resident letter campaign, U.S. Geological Survey, EPA, Water Quality Board & 1995 Brentwood Study) • Panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders CEIV ED =- 6 I Supervisors CLERK 6 ARD OF ORS' Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's.water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; �w C Dig Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well 1A is failing; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement, yet DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well lA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future Page 3 needs of current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: 9 91' Is Address F:ECEIVE® P.O. Box 711 Byron, CA 94514 634-5064 t L 101995 Fax(510) 516-11120 ARD 0F ERVISORS July 6, 1995 TRA COSTA CO. Community Development Department` - 651 Pine St. Martinez, Ca. 94553 Subject: E.I.R. Request - Willow Lake Ct., Discovery Bay Dear Director; After all the concerns that have been expressed regarding the location of a well and filtration facility on the small park at Willow Lake Ct., it is irresponsible of Delta Diablo Sanitation District to recommend an exemption from the C.E.Q.A. requirements. However, based on their handling of the issue to this point, it comes as no surprise. This site with the size and type of facilities proposed have nothing in common with the existing site and facilities. This is a small, fully landscaped, park surrounded by twenty homes and properties valued in excess of $ 5.5 million. More homes are effected at this site than any other being considered. In addition to the well, this new "corporation yard" will house four large filtration tanks, of unspecified dimensions. There are no filtration tanks at the existing site. The existing site has a 1,000 g.p.m. well, the new well is intended to produce 2,500 g.p.m., this requires a larger, noisier pump. The existing well is rarely turned on. Since the new well is one of two sites slated for filtration, the new pump would operate constantly. It will be impossible to make a 12,000 sq. ft. corporation yard, with two driveways, four large tanks, service vehicles, hazardous chemical storage, and the required warning signs, invisible, especially from the second story windows that surround the site. We also have an understandable concern regarding noise generation. In spite of our request, in March, D.D.S.D. has yet to direct us to a silent well, that they assure us exists. The neighbors around our well #5 are still complaining, after unsuccessful attempts to quiet that well. Regardless of what is done to the pump, the exhaust fans cannot be silenced. Additionally the attached Service Agreement, that specifies this well, points out the need to disclose to future purchasers, "that the operation of a well creates noise." The site will also house a noisy diesel generator. With the frequent power outages we experience, we can expect it to operate often, including during the middle of the night. A number of real estate brokers and appraisers have told us, that if the facility is visible or generates irritating noise, it will effect the marketability and ultimately the values of the surrounding properties. Estimates of loss range from 10% to 20%. This was confirmed at a D.B.M.A.C. meeting, on June 7th, when a seller of a home near one of the proposed well sites, stated that "their pending purchaser no longer wanted the house, if that site was selected". Community Development Dept. -2- July 6, 1995 Under rights provided by C.E.Q.A., if the Willow Lake Ct. site is selected, we request a full Environmental Impact Report to investigate and mitigate our serious concerns regarding noise, dust, odors, hazardous chemicals, glare, aesthetics, service vehicle traffic, obstructed vision for traffic safety, and compensation for the loss in value to the surrounding properties. We are also concerned about possible well contamination because this site violates established health clearance standards in at least three directions, making it by far the least desireable of all the proposed sites. Also, since the community is already low on dedicated open space, we request that the County purchase, landscape, and provide a piece of property of like size, in Discovery Bay, to replace the park that is being seized, for private benefit. Sincerely, Willow Lake Court Committee Attachments cc: Board of Supervisors Pacific Legal Foundation ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISCOVERY BAY CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMNIITTEE MEETING (Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 19) DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1995 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Discovery Bay Shopping Center (Old Pharmacy) 1540 Discovery Bay Boulevard Byron, CA AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approve Minutes of January 23, 1995 2. Approve Delta Diablo Sanitation District expenditures for January 1, 1995, through January 31, 1995, in the amount ofp8113,110.85 3. Agreement with West Coast Contractors, Inc., for Assessment District Projects (attached) C. OLD BUSINESS 1. Status report - Wastewater Treatment Plant 2. Status report - Water Wells a. Water Usage Chart (attached) 4b. Noise Complaint from Resident about Well No. 5 3. fetus eport - Pump tations 4. Receive Monthly Summary of Water District System and Wastewater Bacteriological Test Results (November attached) 5. Receive Self Monitoring Report - January, 1995 6. Status of Lagoon Solids Removal, Consider Continued Application (attached) D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Sites for Replacement of Well No. 1 (attached) 2. Discuss Replacement Option for the Wall at F Station 3. Review Preliminary Alternative Disinfection Study (attached) 4. Discuss LAFCO Letter to the Hofmann Company on Proposed Discovery Bay West Annexation to the County (attached) 5. Recommendation Award for Suggestion Involving PG&E Account Changes (attached) 6. Discuss Purchase of Aerial Photographs of Discovery Bay (no attachments) 7. Discuss California Urban Water Management Planning Act (attached) 8. Review Results of the February 21, 1995, Long Range Planning Meeting and Finalize the Mission Statement (attached) 9. Release of "Off Site Consequence Analysis" Documents (attached) E. PUBLIC COMMENTS F. COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS G. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Notice to Proceed for the Assessment District Miscellaneous Projects (attached) H. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting will be Monday, March 20, 1995. MEMORANDUM DATE: April 4, 1995 TO: D.B.M.A.C. FROM: Pete Alexandra SUBJECT: COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT The water wells and pump station are working satisfactorily. MOTION#1 The minutes of February 21, 1995, February 24, 1995 were approved as written. The minutes of February 27, 1995, were approved as corrected. MOTION#2 Recommend that the MAC approve Discovery Bay's expenditures for February 1, 1995, through February 28, 1995, for $94,677.41. All in favor. MOTION#3 Recommended that the MAC authorize Delta Diablo to proceed with the California Urban Water Management Planning Act by obtaining a cost, the requirements, a timeline, and if there are any penalties if not complied with. All in favor. MOTION#4 Recommended that the MAC approve the amend results of the February 21, 1995, Long Range Planning Meeting and Mission Statement as follows: VISION To maintain the best water and wastewater utility in the county, where employees, customers and the environment are valued. MISSION We will be responsive to and protect our District's customers and the environment by effective and efficient management an-d planning of our water and wastewater resources. • To provide a safe, reliable supply of water for community purposes and fire suppression • To provide wastewater service in an environmentally responsible manner • To emphasize cost-efficiency, continuous improvements and conservation • To provide for future needs of the Community • To provide a safe and healthy work environment and develop technical capabilities for staff MOTION #5 Recommended that the MAC approve the bid not to exceed $7,500 for sound proofing at Well #5A building. All in favor. MOTION#6 Recommended that the MAC approve the 1995-96 Budget and Capital Improvement Program with an ending balance of $974,050, and to increase the rate from $300 to $350 a year. Pete Alexandra, Gary Hess and Dick Higgins for. Dave Hieb and Bill Slifer oppossed. Bill Slifer suggested that the rate be increased only $25.00 instead of$50.00. Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAQ MINUTES Wednesday, April 19, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair, Claudia Macdonald at 7:30 p.m. at 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., Suite G, Discovery Bay, CA. PRESENT: Pete Alexandra, Claudia Macdonald, Walter MacVittie, Cliff Pisenti and Patrick Portway. ABSENT: Heidi Calvin. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Council approved the minutes of April 5, 1995, as corrected. MOTION#1 Pete Alexandra moved, seconded by Walter MacVittie to approve the Delta Diablo Sanitation District expenditures for March 1, 1995, through March 30, 1995, for $97,992.99. All in favor. Motion was carried. Pete Alexandra reported that Delta Diablo will post a sign of operations at the RV dump station at the Hofmann gas station and the dump station will be locked at night. Pete Alexandra mentioned that the estimated cost of the California Urban Water Management Plan is $18,000. This plan is required by the State of California. Pete Alexandra mentioned the cost for sound proofing Well #5 is $7,060. Pete Alexandra reported that the CAC has appointed Dick Higgins as Vice Chair of the CAC. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non Agenda Items): John Fritz requested the DBMAC consider obtaining bids for maintenance and operation of the water and wastewater treatment facility. Walter MacVittie suggested the DBMAC ask the CAC to report at the next regular DBMAC meeting what the term is of the current water and wastewater maintenance contract and what is the procedure when the contract expires. Roberta Fuss suggested the DBMAC have a disaster plan in place. The Council suggested setting up a Disaster Committee under the Safety Committee. Ms. Fuss volunteered to serve on this committee. Jerry Robison stated he received two letters each stating a different number for the amount of footage from an operating well. Paul Causey of Delta Diablo informed that a well should be 1,500 feet from an operating well. (b) Prior to the issuance of the first connection permit in Phase 2 or March 31,,1996, whichever comes first, Centex shall, at its sole expense, furnish, install and offer for dedication a 12-inch diameter water line from the intersection of Bixler Road and Regatta Drive, across the northern property line of the Ujdur parcel to Newport Drive. 2. All necessary off-site easements, as shown on the drawing attached to this agreement as Exhibit 1, shall be offered for dedication to the District prior to the issuance of the twenty-sixth(26th) connection permit in Phase 1. The terms of the easements shall be subject to review and approval by District which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Terms of grants of easements in the form attached to this agreement as Exhibit 2 shall be deemed approved without further action by District. Easements shall be a minimum of 15 feet in width. All costs of acquisition including mitigation measures shall be-paid by Centex. If the facility for which the easement is acquired is one for which Centex is entitled to reimbursement or credit pursuant to this agreement, such costs of acquisition and mitigation shall be included in the reimbursement or credit as the case may be. If easements cannot be obtained by negotiation, Centex may utilize all powers of eminent domain provided by law, including but not limited to the procedures set forth in section 1245.325 et seq. of the Code of Civil Procedure and section 1001 of the Civil Code and District shall cooperate with Centex to the fullest extent possible to obtain the easements by eminent domain. 3. (a) Centex shall offer for dedication to District fee title to: (i) a minimum 4,500 square foot parcel being a portion of the Property adjacent to Lot 82 as shown on Exhibit 3, pages 1 and 2 attached to this agreement; and (ii) a parcel for the sanitary sewer lift station as shown on Exhibit 3, pages 3 and 4 attached to this agreement. Unless expressly provided otherwise, all dedications required by this agreement shall be at no cost to District. (b) Title to the parcel conveyed to the District pursuant to subsection 3.(a)(i) shall be subject to an enforceable restriction of record which limits the use of the property to a water well and incidental utility purposes related to a water well and which precludes use of the property for storage or disposal of hazardous materials as defined in County Code section 450-4.004(a) other than storage of such materials which are incidental and necessary to the use of the property for the purposes described in this subsection. Centex shall disclose to purchasers of lots adjoining the parcel that the parcel may be used for a water well and that the operation of a well creates noise. (c) No later than thirty (30) days after written demand by District for dedication as provided in subsection 3.(a) (i) or (ii) or both, Centex shall deliver to District, by a recordable form acceptable to the District, an offer of dedication of the property which is the subject of the demand, or shall record a final subdivision map making the offer of dedication. Centex may tender either or both parcels to District at any time. District shall have one hundred eighty (180) days in which to accept or reject the dedication. If 3 CA941180.092 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RMRWI�MTAL CEMIST FOU I. Background N FYV 7- 1. Name of Prepenent- 6pporVEIVT Z. Address and Phone Number of Prp �a Po 60y- 7// 6\jmn 0CL ,7,yS-/q A 3. Date of Checklist Submitted 4. Name of Proposal, if applicable 1pell II. Environmental Impacts (Explanations of all significant, (S), answers are required on attached ' sheets.) *S *i 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or mod. ificaiion of any, unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes In siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or like? 9. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Please Note: 'S' is for significant; '1' 1 'fican- t 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course of di- rectioa of water movements, in either acarine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage pat- terns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? c. Alterations to the course or low of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in- eluding but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity Of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? i. Exposure of people or property to water re- lated hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. plant Life. Will the proposal result in, a. Change in the diversity of species, or num- ber of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? S i b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species; or num- bers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shell- fish, benthic organisms or insects)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migra- tion or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? S. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a sub- stantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? 10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil,'pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing hous- ing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transpor- tation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circula- tion or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered gov- ernmental services in any of the following area-s: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? C. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources or energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental Health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Cultural Resources. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? c. Does .the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural valuesT d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially .reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal cammunity, re- duce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate S important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a rela- tively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively con- siderable? (A project may impact on tomo or re .separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation See Attachment. IV. Determination On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a. significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have- & significant effect on the eaviromr-fln'tt there will not be a significant effect In this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. El I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIROT=AL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date Signature Reviewed By: Le) 'pq- P.O. Box 711, Byron, CA 94514 (510)634-5064 or Page(510)801-0415 Fax(510)516-1120 July 6, 1995 Dr. David Spath, Director RECEIVED Department of Health Services P. O. Box 942732 + o 1_095 Mail Stop 216 Sacramento, CA 94234 - 7320 CLERIC BOARD OFUPERvtSORS Dear Dr. Spath: CONTRA COSTA CO. We are writing to question why the drinking water in the community of Discovery Bay (DB) is not receiving the protection your office was established to provide. We wrote to express our concerns to the regional office in May (letter attached). Though your clearance requirements from storm drains and sewer lines are 100', all 5 working wells are within 50' of sewer lines in our community. We don't wish to speculate why the existing wells were (allowed) permitted as they are, but it gives the appearance that no one is "minding the store". The Delta Diablo Sanitation District (DDSD) now indicates that your Department will allow them to locate another well on a site that violates your clearance requirement in three or more directions. I can understand the regional office's desire to cooperate with local agencies, but enough is enough. Perhaps they are only being provided the information that indicates this is the only available site. The current well project has been presented with incomplete, inconsistent, and often inaccurate justification. Twenty three sites were evaluated for consideration. Some sites satisfy all your clearance requirements while many are close in only one direction; but the site selected is the least compliant of all considered. The selected site is surrounded by storm drains and sewer lines. The storm drains are connected directly to a 72 acre lake which has been contaminated by effluent (see enclosed). According to DDSD, a sixth well, to provide contracted water supply to a new development would require iron and manganese treatment on the entire system. Suddenly well 1 A needs replacing and they tell us that a "replacement well", for the same purpose at a different site, intended to supply 2.5 times the flow of the existing well, will fall under the current waiver. We have also been told that the iron and manganese treatment will most likely not be required when their waiver expires in 1997. Even the drawing that we have been provided does not appear to depict existing conditions. We are asking for your in-depth evaluation of this project. On July 11, the Board of Supervisors will be considering approval of this "replacement" well. We hope that your office will quickly respond to the concerns of the citizens of our community. Sinc ely, Gary�ckle, Fire & Life Safety Consultant & Member, DB Citizens Water Committee Attachments CC:Contra Costa Board of Supervisors DB Citizens Water Committee Mr.Clifford Bowen,Dept. Health Services Ms.Kim Belshe,Secy.of Health&Welfare Mr. William Robbison, U.S. E.P.A.,Reg.9 Pacific Legal Foundation 5388 Willow Lake Court Byron, CA 94514 Pager(510) 801-0415 Fax (510) 516-1120 May 8, 1995 Mr. Clifford Bowen District Engineer Department of Health Services, Office of Drinking Water ®VdM 2151 Berkeley WayRoom 458 5rc � � Berkeley, CA 94704 � Dear Mr. Bowen: Mr. Michael Finn of your office attended last Wednesday's Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Committee (DMAC) meeting to answer questions regarding your agency's minimum requirements for clearance from sewer lines and storm drains. The discussion focused on the criteria for the selection of a new well site to be drilled in the development. As I recall, Mr. Finn indicated that storms drains and sewer lines require the same 100 foot clearance. I understood him to state that your office rarely allows deviations from this minimum requirement, and never under 50 feet. Further, it was my understanding that you might grant a concession with strong justification and other mitigating measures, but never more than one, and none at all if other sites existed that met all the minimum recognized standards. After Mr. Finn left, the DMAC established criteria that would reduce the 24 proposed sites down to eight, of which only two are currently owned by the county -- the Cornell Park Site, and the Traffic island on Willow Lake Court & Willow Lake Road (a site where the storm drains are directly connected to the 72 acre Lake). DMAC's action eliminated two sites that I proposed that would not require a variance from your standards. Both locations are strategically located to enhance the overall fire flow needs of the community. have included a rough drawing of one site (Site P-1 a - Exhibit A) that is available at a reasonable price. This site includes a PG&E easement that extends +/- 50 foot to the east with a small utility building on it that might also be available for future expansion. Additionally, most of the eastern end of this lot is above flood level. The other site is north of the marina (Site P-16 - Exhibit B). I am unsure of the availability. The area is used for empty boat trailer storage now. However, there are no sewer lines or storms drains in the area. Mr. Clifford Bowen -2- May 8, 1995 These sites have been eliminated from consideration as have others because they may require the purchase of the land. Given this background information, I am requesting an answer to the following questions: 1. With all clearance requirements satisfied, do you have any other requirements that would prohibit a well in a park? 2. Is the practice of your Department to accept the liability for granting two or more concessions from your minimum health standards if other compliant sites exist, simply because the applicant doesn't wish to purchase the land? 3. Would your Department consider it an expedient mitigating measure to remove a storm drain, when the new facility is going to create substantially more runoff than the prior land use? Because of the short time for consideration of these issues before the next DIVIAC meeting, your earliest response would be greatly appreciated. I fear that there is a rush to select a site that will still not be totally health compliant, doesn't give proper priority to meet Critical fire flows for high risk areas, or consider overall disaster preparedness throughout the development (Exhibits 1-2 - example line breaks in an earthquake). This could result is spending more on mitigating efforts than for the purchase of a site that meets all your recognized health standards and eliminates exposure of your Department. We taxpayers would be required to subsidize the cost of a rash decision. Again, I would like to emphasize that time is critical for your response. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Gary MY. ickle Fire & Life Safety Consulting Enclosures cc: EPA TAR Af or 14Z lo £M IrJ I i E PARK i C } r V/0LATL 1-4 EPL-TN �. D�Ai nl rHREr-- D1kECT16f'-15 STo�t-1 t• /00r=)zOm :SrRL.'CTo R,, TO 4F kA4 C- DRAIN 4 ' '♦ ✓JSJ 2 1 2 t 7-0 j t , I K � J r \o r f' r � P9 JJ •\ In h hh \\\ / �!h •1 pr� }s JJ A "r*_ \\\ \ \ � �'*+wr tis • t t I o� I � t � �t c Sf--°�" ir vo an�f Y R CI 11 1 94 m on[SNo=: .onco.s•' ko. ,�f.., .`�Msp—f sa� woo0 tno�Co9lorry os 95695 CONCEPTUAL ASCO ER P STATION SITE PLAN (� °p PUN Lu- Arr a, SCAts+A — Y HAY WELL t8 c-tt•o e• KC COURT SITC CCNTCX NONCE Contra Costa County • ......L o� Health Services Department PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION COUt=�• PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE To Residents of Discovery Bay From Contra Costa County Department of Health Services - Environmental Health RE Willow Lake, located between Willow Lake Road and Discovery Bay Boulevard The purpose of this notice is to advise each of you that Willow Lake is now considered acceptable for recreational use subsequent to the sewage spill which polluted the lake on -May 16, 1984, with the exception of the following areas: That portion of the lake that is not yet acceptable for body contact sports, is the Eastern portion of Upper Willow Lake for a •distance of 250 yards offshore of Willow Lake Road. This restricted area includes the lake wat-ers north of Willow Lake Court. and south of that section of Beaver Lane that runs between Willow Lake Road and Discovery Bay Boulevard. Additional samples have been taken from the Eastern portion of Upper Willow Lake and the results will be announced as soon as the laboratory analysis is complete. We would like to-express our appreciation for your patience and cooperation in refraining from using the lake during the past few days. If you have any questions, please call the Health Services Department - Environmental Health Division at (415) 372-2521 PlAase reply or pail: Administrative Offices [3 Pittsburg Office Richmond Office E3 Central County Office P.O. Bo: 871 45 Civle Avenue 39th& Bissell 2355 Stanwell Circle Martinez, Colifornia 94553 Pittsburg, California 94565 Richmond, California 94805 Concord, California 94520 (A 15) 372• G.I (415)439• (4 15) 231-3151 (41 5)671- f� l� October 1 , 1984 Dan Nomellini Page 2 This amount of water movement is more than adequate to maintain an acceptable level of water quality in Upper Willow Lake. However, the shoreline area is very shallow, and, as a result, temperature of the inshore water increases in late summer months. Consequently, increased vascular plant growth occurs, and this vegetation offers a good attachment-site for filamentous algae. I have observed moderate quantities of this algae during my inspection of Upper Willow Lake during summer months the past few years. This algae does not enhance the aesthetics of the lake, but my observations have not revealed algae at levels normally considered to be unacceptable. The growth is 'far below that considered to be an ."algal bloorsi." Copper sulfate is still an alternative for controlling algae in the event that the condition ever reaches an unacceptable algal quantity. We have been conducting various water quality tests throughout Discovery Bay waters each month for. several years as part of the California State authorized monitoring program. One of these test sampling sites is in Upper'Willow Lake. Three parameters tested include dissolved oxygen, pH and turbidity. I review this data each month. Since the onset of the program in June of 19.75, the quality of water in Upper Willow Lake for these three tests has been consistently better than for the same tests in Indian Slough and other lagoons connected directly to the Delta. Dissolved oxygen has continually been near 10 mg./1.: , which is double the 5 mg./l , considered to be a minimum for fish. pH is, constantly slightly above 8, which indicates moderate algal activity. Turbidity has consistently been at a level about 1/2 that of Indian Slough, which indicates Lsome settling of suspended clay particles and once again - moderate algal activity out in the open water. Unfortunately, the same environmental conditions which make this part of the Delta a desirable place to live - namely, a lot of sunshine and warm water in an urban or close-to-urban setting - also contribute -to negative water quality. Thus, water quality in Upper Willow Lake, as well as the water in the rest of the project; will never approach the quality of the Clear waters in California's mountain lakes. In conclusion, ny professional opinion, based on several years of personal observation and several years of water quality tests, is that the water quality of Upper Willow Lake is as good as is economically attainable - particularly when compared to other areas of the Delta. I do recommend that the 16" diameter siphon be operated at full capacity from May 15th through October 3.1st. From October 31st through May 15th, 1/4 capacity would be more than acceptable and this schedule would save some pumping cost. One last point is that high bacteria counts which have existed from time to time in Upper Willow Lake are most likely from one of two sources. October 1 , 1984 Dan Nomellini Page 3 These sources include water fowl and leaks in the sewerage system. I know that you have taken strong steps with Contra Costa County to minimize the chance of recurrance of sewer system overflows. I would also recommend that the county institute a program to check for system leaks. =Dave Sa.l_tzman and I will soon be sending you our report pertaining to waterVi ual-ity of other areas of the Discovery Bay project. Please give me a call if you wish to discusss any of above analysis, conclusions or recommendations. Sincerely, P OJECTS NO HWEST ames wton ice-President and Secretary JWH/gf P.O. Box 711 Byron, CA 94514 (510) 634-5064 Fax(510) 516-1120 JUL `% AM 10: 54 July 6, 1995 Community Development Department Gey UF4� ' �t � � 651 Pine St. E� � Martinez, Ca. 94553 YL, Subject: E.I.R. Request - Willow Lake Ct., Discovery Bay .. 19 { Dear Director; CLERK BOAR®OF SUPKAVk o'I; CONTRA COSTA CO. After all the concerns that have been expressed regarding the location of a well and filtration facility on the small park at Willow Lake Ct., it is irresponsible of Delta Diablo Sanitation District to recommend an exemption from the C.E.Q.A. requirements. However, based on their handling of the issue to this point, it comes as no surprise. This site with the size and type of facilities proposed have nothina in common with the existing site and facilities. This is a small, fully landscaped, park surrounded by twenty homes and properties valued in excess of $ 5.5 million. More homes are effected at this site than any other being considered. In addition to the well, this new "corporation yard" will house four large filtration tanks, of unspecified dimensions. There are no filtration tanks at the existing site. The existing site has a 1,000 g.p.m. well, the new well is intended to produce 2,500 g.p.m., this requires a larger, noisier pump. The existing well is-rarely turned on. Since the new well is one of two sites slated for filtration, the new pump would operate constantly. It will be impossible to make a 12,000 sq. ft. corporation yard, with-two driveways, four large tanks, service vehicles, hazardous chemical storage, and the required warning signs, invisible, especially from the second story windows that surround the site. We also have an understandable concern regarding noise generation. In spite of our request, in March, D.D.S.D. has yet to direct us to a silent well, that they assure us exists. The neighbors around our well #5 are still complaining, after unsuccessful attempts to quiet that well. Regardless of what is done to the pump, the exhaust fans cannot be silenced. Additionally the attached Service Agreement, that specifies this well, points out the need:to disclose to future purchasers, "that the operation of a well creates noise:" The site will also house a noisy diesel generator. With the frequent power outages we experience, we can expect it to operate often, including during the middle of the night. A number of real estate brokers and appraisers have told us, that if the facility is visible or generates irritating noise, it will effect the marketability and ultimately the values of the surrounding properties. Estimates of loss range from 10% to 20%. This was confirmed at a D.B.M.A.C. meeting, on June 7th, when a seller of a home near one of the proposed well sites, stated that "their pending purchaser no longer wanted the house, if that site was selected". Community Development Depp. -2- July 6, 1995 Under rights provided by C.E.Q.A., if the Willow Lake Ct. site is selected, we request a full Environmental Impact.Report to investigate and mitigate our serious concerns regarding noise, dust, odors, hazardous chemicals, glare, aesthetics, service vehicle traffic, obstructed vision for traffic safety, and compensation for the loss in value to the surrounding properties. We are also concerned about possible well contamination because this site violates established health clearance standards in at least three directions, making it by far the least desireable of all the proposed sites. Also, since the community is already low on dedicated open space, we request that the County purchase, landscape, and provide a piece of property of like size, in Discovery Bay, to replace the park that is being seized, for private benefit. Sincerely, Willow Lake Court Committee j AL o T, Attachments cc: Board of Supervisors Pacific Legal Foundation tJOURNED REGULAR MEETING* OF THE DISCOVERY BAY CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 19) IT DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1995 �'°- ' � `"� ✓ TIME: 7:30 p.m. 'PLACE: Discovery Bay Shopping Center (Old Pharmacy) 1540 Discovery Bay Boulevard Byron, CA AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approve Minutes of January 23, 1995 2. Approve Delta Diablo Sanitation District expenditures for January 1, 1995, through January 31, 1995, in the amount ofp$113,110.85 3. Agreement with West Coast Contractors, Inc., for Assessment District Projects (attached) C. OLD BUSINESS 1. Status report - Wastewater Treatment Plant 2. Status report - Water Wells a. Water Usage Chart (attached) b. Noise Complaint from Resident about Well No. 5 3. Status Report - Pump Stations 4. Receive Monthly Summary of Water District System and Wastewater Bacteriological Test Results (November attached) 5. Receive Self Monitoring Report - January, 1995 6. Status of Lagoon Solids Removal, Consider Continued Application (attached) D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Sites for Replacement of Well No. 1 (attached) 2. Discuss Replacement Option for the Wall at F Station 3. Review Preliminary Alternative Disinfection Study (attached) 4. Discuss LAFCO Letter to the Hofmann Company on Proposed Discovery Bay West Annexation to the County (attached) 5. Recommendation Award for Suggestion Involving PG&E Account Changes (attached) 6. Discuss Purchase of Aerial Photographs of Discovery Bay (no attachments) 7. Discuss California Urban Water Management Planning Act (attached) 8. Review Results of the February 21, 1995, Long Range Planning Meeting and Finalize the Mission Statement (attached) 9. Release of "Off Site Consequence Analysis" Documents (attached) E. PUBLIC COMMENTS F. COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS G. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Notice to Proceed for the Assessment District Miscellaneous Projects (attached) H. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting will be Monday, March 20, 1995. MEMORANDUM DATE: April 4, 1995 TO: D.B.M.A.C. FROM: Pete Alexandra SUBJECT: COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT The water wells and pump station are working satisfactorily. MOTION#1 The minutes of February 21, 1995, February 24, 1995 were approved as written. The minutes of February 27, 1995, were approved as corrected. MOTION#2 Recommend that the MAC approve Discovery Bay's expenditures for February 1, 1995, through February 28, 1995, for $94,677.41. All in favor. MOTION#3 Recommended that the MAC authorize Delta Diablo to proceed with the California Urban Water Management Planning Act by obtaining a cost, the requirements, a timeline, and if there are any penalties if not complied with. All in favor. MOTION#4 Recommended that the MAC approve the amend results of the February 21, 1995, Long Range Planning Meeting and Mission Statement as follows: VISION To maintain the best water and wastewater utility in the county, where employees, customers and the environment are valued. MISSION We will be responsive to and protect our District's customers and the environment by effective and efficient management and planning of our water and wastewater resources. • To provide a safe, reliable supply of water for community purposes and fire suppression • To provide wastewater service in an environmentally responsible manner • To emphasize cost-efficiency, continuous improvements and conservation • To provide for future needs of the Community • To provide a safe and healthy work environment and develop technical capabilities for staff MOTION#5 Recommended that the.MAC approve the bid not to exceed $7,500 for sound proofing at Well#5A building. All in favor. MOTION#6 Recommended that the MAC approve the 1995-96 Budget and Capital Improvement Program with an ending balance of $974,050, and to increase the rate from $300 to $350 a year. Pete Alexandra, Gary Hess and Dick Higgins for. Dave Hieb and Bill Slifer oppossed. Bill Slifer suggested that the rate be increased only $25.00 instead of$50.00. Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) MINUTES Wednesday, April 19, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair, Claudia Macdonald at 7:30 p.m. at 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., Suite G, Discovery Bay, CA. . PRESENT: Pete Alexandra, Claudia Macdonald, Walter MacVittie, Cliff Pisenti and- Patrick Portway. ABSENT: Heidi Calvin. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Council approved the minutes of April 5, 1995, as corrected. MOTION#1 Pete Alexandra moved, seconded by Walter MacVittie to approve the Delta Diablo Sanitation District expenditures for March 1, 1995, through March 30, 1995, for $97,992.99. All in favor. Motion was carried. Pete Alexandra reported that Delta Diablo will post a sign of operations at the RV dump station at the Hofmann gas station and the dump station will be locked at night. Pete Alexandra mentioned that the estimated cost of the California Urban Water Management Plan is $18,000. This plan is required by the State of California. Pete Alexandra mentioned the cost for sound proofing Well #5 is $7,060.. Pete Alexandra reported that the CAC'has appointed Dick Higgins as Vice Chair of the CAC. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non Agenda Items): John Fritz requested the DBMAC consider obtaining bids for maintenance and operation of the water and wastewater treatment facility. Walter MacVittie suggested the DBMAC ask the CAC to report at the next regular DBMAC meeting what the term is of the current water and wastewater maintenance. contract and what is the procedure when the contract expires. Roberta Fuss suggested the DBMAC have a disaster plan in place. The Council suggested setting up a Disaster Committee under the Safety Committee. Ms. Fuss volunteered to serve on this committee. Jerry Robison stated he received two letters each stating a different number for the amount of footage from an operating well. Paul Causey of Delta Diablo informed that a well should be 1,500 feet from an operating well. (b) Prior to the issuance of the first connection permit in Phase 2 or March 31,.1996, whichever comes first, Centex shall, at its sole expense, furnish, install and offer for dedication a 12-inch diameter water line from the intersection of Bixler Road and Regatta Drive, across the northern property line of the Ujdur parcel to Newport Drive. 2. All necessary off-site easements, as shown on the drawing attached to this agreement as Exhibit 1, shall be offered for dedication to the District prior to the issuance of the twenty-sixth (26th) connection permit in Phase 1. The terms of the easements shall be subject to review and approval by District which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Terms of grants of easements in the form attached to this agreement as Exhibit 2 shall be deemed approved without further action by District. Easements shall be a minimum of 15 feet in width. All costs of acquisition including mitigation measures shall be paid by Centex. If the facility for which the easement is acquired is one for which Centex is entitled to reimbursement or credit pursuant to this agreement, such costs of acquisition and mitigation shall be included in the reimbursement or credit as the case may be. If easements cannot be obtained by negotiation, Centex may utilize all powers of eminent domain provided by law, including but not limited to the procedures set forth in section 1245.325 et seq. of the Code of Civil Procedure and section 1001 of the Civil Code and District shall cooperate with Centex to the fullest extent possible to obtain the easements by eminent domain. 3. (a) Centex shall offer for dedication to District fee title to: (i) a minimum 4,500 square foot parcel being a portion of the Property adjacent to Lot 82 as shown on Exhibit 3, pages 1 and 2 attached to this agreement; and (ii) a parcel for the sanitary sewer lift station as shown on Exhibit 3, pages 3 and 4 attached to this agreement. Unless expressly provided otherwise, all dedications required by this agreement shall be at no cost to District. (b) Title to the parcel conveyed to the District pursuant to subsection 3.(a)(1) shall be subject to an enforceable restriction of record which limits the use of the property to a water well and incidental utility purposes related to a water well and which precludes use of the property for storage or disposal of hazardous materials as defined in County Code section 450-4.004(a) other than storage of such materials which are incidental and necessary to the use of the property for the purposes described in this subsection. ;Centex shall disclose to purchasers of lots adjoining the parcel that the parcel may be used for a. water well and that the operation of a well creates noise. (c) No later than thirty (30) days after written demand by District for dedication as provided in subsection 3.(a) (i) or (ii) or both, Centex shall deliver to District, by a recordable form acceptable to the District, an offer of dedication of the property which is the subject of the demand, or shall record a final subdivision map making the offer of dedication. Centex may tender either or both parcels to District at any time. District shall have one hundred eighty (180) days in which to accept or reject the dedication. If 3 CA941 180.092 10 . R 2 . STORM =, Y -OM .l i rl i PARK ZI A r< / ILL J�AI�l - � ` THREE ?vNm _. \ rl U � `- +> %ice• �— 1 s JJ r \o \ J r i •\t'q y JJ n I y \ by \ ^ yh/ O / hh � yh by = �F� �• JJ .\ 1 6 \ by 1/ 4 A—F*, •\ s \ J cr I \ t I t I 1 ` I• r Y of 4 � 1� p of rn - ' ' I rb — IL Z � — UI rC: ww[ i••f m NCMs'o's ........ wo. wtt acv�sro� CONCEPTUAL PUMP STATION SITE PUN r1 o[srow er: o- LUHDORFF ar SCALwwwi DISCOVERY BAY WELL ID W on.�.N e.: •x ConswUnq f.W—ro.. WILLOW LAKE COURT SITE c�cc�ro u.•.c wooabno, CoGlornto 95693 •t[: oxos. CENTS% HOMES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY E mmN-biE2 m a=m Ftp Z. Background O PVA9 N e1V 7- 1- 1. Name of Pfepeneftt- (9pporvElViT 2. Address and Phone Number of Pmpaeeet PO 60y- 7 i 12voklii 06L `YKiq 3. Date of Checklist Suhmitted 4. Name of Proposal, if applicable llle// ZZ. Environmental Impacts (Explanations of all significant, (S), answers are required on attached sheets.) *S ! 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? , d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? * Please Note• 'S' is for significant; '!' i r-Insignificant 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course of di- rection of Water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage pat- terns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? c. Alterations to the course or low of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface Water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in eluding but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground Raters? g. Change in the quantity of ground Waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interceptioa of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? i. EDcposure of people or property to water re- lated hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or num- ber of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? S b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species; or num- bers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shell- fish, benthic organisms or insects)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migra- tion or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. 'Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? S. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a sub- stantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? 10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil,'pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? ' S 1 b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing hous- ing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transpor- tation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circula- tion or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered gov- ernmental services in any of the following areas: a.. Fire protection? b. Police protection? C. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources or energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view' open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Cultural Resources. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? c. Does,the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?* d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially .reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, re- duce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a rela- tively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively con- siderable? (A project may impact on two or more .separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation See Attachment. IV. Determination On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DDCLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have- a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DEMARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date Signature Reviewed By: D.2 DECISION on certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), adoption of findings and the mitigation monitoring program; adoption of Ordinance No. 95-28 giving (Items are subject to removal effect to rezoning 2963-RZ; and approval of the preliminary Development Plan with discussion by a member of the 1 conditions for approximately 2,000 residential units,marina,lakes,park areas,a school area,a fire station,open space areas,a commercial recreational area and other landscaped areas for Road and Transportation the Discovery Bay West Project,Hofmann Construction Company(applicant)and Hofmann Construction Company and Edna M.Fallman(owners).Discovery Bay area. (Public hearing (' I AWARD contract to closed on June 6,1995.) the requirements o. Compliance Progran D.3 REQUEST of Supervisor Smith to make determination regarding Unocal's Clean Fuels Land area. Use Permit,or otherwise implement the expanded safety audit of Unocal refinery. C2 AWARD contract tc DA CONSIDER recommendation from the Internal Operations Committee for appointment to the met the requirement Retirement Board. Compliance Program PUBLIC COMMENT - (3 Minutes/Speaker) Supplement 096,Re Funds for the wideni area. CA APPROVE and AUl 11:00 A.M. Powers Agreement b and Water Conserva, D.5 HEARING on proposed abatement of real property at 3460 Sandmound Boulevard.Oakley, Project to include the Jonathan Schietel,owner. C.5 APPROVE and At *# Supplement 089,Re Rehabilitation funds 2:00 P.M. C.6 APPROVE a traffic D.6 HEARING on recommendation of the East County Regional Planning Commission on the Creek,and Pomona Scpicni ,:i ' , 1994 refecal sic the R�,ar,! 01 Super s,,! I yucst to a,nend he ;uintr �. APPROVE prior i� General Plan(County File 7-93-EC)horn the County's Multiple Family Residential,Medium Improvements Proje( Density land use designation to the Commercial Designation with text changes to several general plan policies.Bay Point area. C.8 AUTHORIZE issuai the 1995 Chip Seal P 2:15 P.M. C.9 AUTHORIZE issuz D.7 HEARING on recommendation of the East County Regional Planning Commission on the service for the 1995 i request of Contra Costa County(applicant)for the adoption of the Precise Alignment Plan for C.10 APPROVE vacation a 6.4 mile portion of the State Route 4 Bypass Project,Brentwood area. extension,Richmond D.8 APPROVE installation of Discovery Bay Water Well IB at the Willow Lake Court Site, DETERMINE that the Project is CEQA Class 3 Categorical Exempt, DIRECT the Public Engineering Services Works Director to Pay the$25 Notice of Exemption Handling Fee,and DIRECT the Public Works Director to Prepare Plans and Specifications,Discovery Bay area. C.I I APPROVE and AU the County and the 3:00 P.M. Computer MappingA D9 HEARING on administrative appeal of the Sells Group, Realtors - Kay Petroff, from the C.12 SUB 6922: ACCT decision of the Community Development Department relative to the use of 4196 San Pablo subdivision agreemei Dam Road,EI Sobrante area. C.13 SUB 6922: ACCEI improvement agreeni (07-11-95) ,l 63Y— 8'y3 ,3 e�&,K A4 f r7?E- Cv" . Consider with D. 8 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Clerk of the Board Inter-Office Memo TO: Board of Supervisors DATE : July 7, 1995 FROM: Shirley Casillas, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Board of Supervisors SUBJECT: Discovery Bay, Well Placement The office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is in receipt of approximately 187 signatures from various citizens addressing the issue of the Discovery Bay water well placement . These signatures are on form letters and petitions signed by various citizens . They express opposition to placing the well in a residential area and express a preference for placing it in a commercial area. If you wish to view the letters and petitions, they are on file in our office . sc CC : County Administrator 1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Clerk of the Board Inter-Office Memo TO: Board of Supervisors DATE: July 3 , 1995 FROM: Shirley Casillas, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Board of Supervisors SUBJECT: Discovery Bay, Well Placement The office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is in receipt of 34 letters from various citizens addressing the issue of the Discovery Bay water well placement . These letters are a form letter signed by various citizens. Attached for your consideration are copies of the form letters that were received with additional written comments . If you wish to view the rest of the letters, they are on file in our office . sc attachment CC : County Administrator RECE VED Supervisors JUN 3 0 N5Contra Costa County Ft4r..Board of Supervisors K BOARD OF SUP&MSo 650 Pine Street COM COSTA CO. Martinez, CA 94553 The enclosed letters are from several concerned residents in Discovery Bay. They regard the matter of the placement of a new water well in our community. It is expected that this matter will be on the July 11 Supervisors' agenda. I am assisting in the collection of these letters and the delivery to your office. I expect additional letters will arrive via post during the next week. I can be reached at 510-634-8433 should you have any questions or require further information. Thank you, erry R ison 955 Willow Lake Rd Byron, CA 94514 1 July 7, 1995 RECEIVE® �, - 71995 Supervisors Contra Costa County CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Board of Supervisors CONTRA cosTA ca. 650 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 The enclosed letters are from several concerned residents in Discovery Bay. They regard the matter of the placement of a new water well in our community. It is expected that this matter will be on the July 11 Supervisors' agenda. I am assisting in the collection of these letters and the delivery to your office. I expect additional letters will arrive via post during the next week. I can be reached at 510-634-8433 should you have any questions or require further information. Thank you, r Jerry Robison 955 Willow Lake Rd Byron, CA 94514 1 WE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ATTEST THAT: 1 . WE DO NOT WANT THE NEW WATER WELL, PAID FOR BY CENTEX CORPORATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE RESEDENTIAL AREA KNOWN AS WILLOW LAKE COURT. 2 . WE BELIEVE THAT THE NEW WELL SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN ANY RESEDENTIAL AREA, BUT SHOULD, INSTEAD, BE IN A COMMERCIAL AREA. 3 . WE ARE RESIDENTS OF DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA. )QA44 )L-0�-="> 62!s:i af&aiL�Ll &l 111,41 L�2�' 16s- 0 A.00 rd A— rZ"��ta)h\ RECEIVED IL - 7M CLEPIK T� � RA COSTA CO. CI WE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ATTEST THAT: 1 . WE DO NOT WANT THE NEW WATER WELL, PAID FOR BY CENTEX CORPORATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE RESEDENTIAL AREA KNOWN AS WILLOW LAKE COURT. 2 . WE BELIEVE THAT THE NEW WELL SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN ANY RESEDENTIAL AREA, BUT SHOULD, INSTEAD, BE IN A COMMERCIAL AREA.. 3 . WE ARE RESIDENTS OF DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA. W 3s Kj rl UlN Ce,-� 33� W4l6a) Lk C�`T -oz I oui . 53 7 0-7 - c ' WE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ATTEST THAT: 1 . WE DO NOT WANT THE NEW WATER WELL, PAID FOR BY CENTEX CORPORATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE RESEDENTIAL AREA KNOWN AS WILLOW LAKE COURT_. 2 . . WE BELIEVE THAT THE NEW WELL SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN ANY RESIDENTIAL AREA, BUT SHOULD, INSTEAD, BE IN A COMMERCIAL AREA. WE ARE RESIDENTS OF DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA. 7LiC , A-, /4 .-,.._- 5 ao 5 /-/Oa) 533o l r led. 4%8 Ccs -��& Vµ. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ATTEST THAT: r 1 . WE DO NOT WANT THE,.,NEW WATER WELL, PAID FOR BY CENTEX CORPORATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE RESIDENTIAL AREA KNOWN AS WILLOW LAKE COURT. 2 . e WE BELIEVE THAT THE NEW WELL SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN ANY RESIDENTIAL- AREA, BUT SHOULD, INSTEAD, BE IN A COMMERCIAL AREA. 3 . WE ARE RESIDENTS OF DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA. 88 X1,a GZ" s-7 g W"l-Lv4j 4AKLECl. f�. t om)t 1p u; �-G � /�Ct r • • WE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ATTEST THAT: 1 . WE DO NOT WANT THE NEW WATER WELL, PAID FOR BY CENTEX CORPORATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE RESEDENTIAL AREA KNOWN AS WILLOW LAKE ,COURT. 2 . WE BELIEVE THAT THE NEW WELL SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN ANY RESEDENTIAL AREA, BUT SHOULD, INSTEAD, BE IN A COMMERCIAL AREA. 3 . WE ARE RESIDENTS OF DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA. w ,/ 0�✓� cyi ll OW Li� �� ' T� AI 3c, clic CCvc„i .L R4- /127/01 i i . 01 55� k� WE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ATTEST THAT: 1 . WE DO NOT WANT THE NEW WATER WELL, PAID FOR BY CENTEX CORPORATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE RESEDENTIAL AREA KNOWN AS WILLOW LAKE COURT. 2 . WE BELIEVE THAT THE NEW WELL SHOULD NOt BE LOCATED IN ANY RES*DENTIAL AREA, BUT SHOULD, INSTEAD, BE INI'IA COMMERCIAL AREA. 3 . WE ARE RESIDENTS OF DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA. We CD Rs -- � z J _ I ZIP I WE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ATTEST THAT: 1 . WE DO NOT WANT THE NEW WATER WELL, PAID FOR BY CENTEX CORPORATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE RESEDENTIAL AREA KNOWN AS WILLOW LAKE COURT. 2 . WE BELIEVE THAT THE NEW WELL SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN ANY RESEDENTIAL AREA, BUT SHOULD, INSTEAD, BE IN A COMMERCIAL AREA. 3 . WE ARE RESIDENTS OF DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA. Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street EUE-NED Martinez, California 94553" J& aoAf+o of sup�► As Dear Sirs: C1KCOWp`COS?P► The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to. serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well 1A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, 1•. . ,�5 � �� '� Date: 7/K ( �S Address • Supervisors Contra Costa County �� Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 JUL _ 7 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVI$ppg CONTRA COSTA CO Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under- contract to Centex that Well 1 A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate fixture growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA, make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofinann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • • Pane current and fixture citizens. What we are askim, you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: l cis : s�r til l�1 Address Supervisors Contra Costa County •l Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street S6_ Martinez, California 94553 QPM G Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an aaree.ment that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up,to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate fixture growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-tern that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make tine engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this mattes- so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help its build a sound plan for the future. Since Date: c5 Ax, � Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 60 ROpFsvp�� Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; ?. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result. discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saving, essentially, "Not in ny front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issLie is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the fUture if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Payne 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that vy,ill enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA, make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of i • Page ; current and future citizens. What we are asking, you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so enemies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a Dole to be dug in someone's fi-ont yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: �� act q uy� Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on Juice 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well 1 A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofinann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • • Page 3 current and future citizens. What eve are asking you to do is to provide leadcr�hip in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for toda} help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: / Oz Address Supervisors Contra Costa County _ Board of Supervisors RECEIVE® 651 Pine Street ' Martinez, California 94553 j. _ 7 CLERK i:WAR �OS A CO.SUPERVISORS Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that.a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, al;,))� Date: - llvafllf (5-,. Addres Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine StreetRECEI\ E® Martinez, California 94553 — � CLERK BOARD OE SUPERVISORS Dear Sirs: CONTRA COSTA CO. The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; r Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-tern needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-tern that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofrn arm Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound. plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: J�I ` A ress Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street E EI V D Martinez, California 94553 we®oARD ofsU Dear Sirs: COfVTFtA Cos7A CSO, The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 1.00- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer tinder contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that.lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-teen needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date. Address S RAV Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 hide Street RECEIVED Martinez, California 94553 A — 7 M CLERK BOARD OF SUPS Dear Sirs: CONTRA COSTA CO. —i The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the fiiture if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well 1 A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: 4ko Address Supervisors Contra Costa CO Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553SIR , '"7 BOARD OF SUPERVISOR CLEfty BO ) COSTA CO. cotAlBA Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in o it community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to aleril you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do .not-agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Frier ds;" 3. These citizens see numerous pioblems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side o Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighb r against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Wily are we concerned about the system in general Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5) the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several Wells violate State Def artment of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a frest water well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the floe- called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at \'our level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 155 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • • • Page 3 current and future citizens. %Muhl qac are askip_-, Nou to do is to proVide loadership in this platter so encroies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 RC OF SUPERVlSO CLERKCO��M COSTA CO. Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our Community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; • Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-teen water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-tenn needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate fixture growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time.to consider how best to meet the future needs of z • 0 Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, 'ZLpw Date: Address A.A Supervisors -;��NED Contra Costa County ' Board of Supervisors 1995 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553BQARC OF So? r i Qtzs CLERKCQN�r;o- Q.� � Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well lA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer- has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-tern needs are clear and inarguable.. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-teen that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-tern issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofinann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well lA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, 7 s 9S` Date: k-5 Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street C�%�2 ; �� /,� .lj� Liv Ul/ 4- Martinez, California 94553 GCS- Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on Jule 21 to recoinmend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group-is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; RECEIVED M 3 0199.5 CLERK u oSTisoRsriNTOA co Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well I A is failing.; b.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together- for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofinann Co. to evaluate Well ]A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • • Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: [0 Address t Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. . Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single wellis not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; RECEIVED JUN 3 0 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTrA COSTA CO. . • Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during ail emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agyreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date:_ C/9 i Address p P4A-A� f Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ''r R� 651 fine Street CEIVED � t Martinez, California 94553 IJUN 3 0 195 i CLERK 8OAR�i O SUPERVISORS Dear Sirs: CONTA COSTA Co. The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on JunC21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water now to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agrccnnent that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the'agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to ineet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the Conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our lon4.!-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: t • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small Bart of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. it would be a project for the short-term that will distract the colnnlunity frons dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water deeds of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well ]A; snake the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replaceanent of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1 A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. WIml \�c arc askin_u you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dub in someone's I-rout yard because it provides a simple answer for today, help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, � —---Date — -------------- Address Supervisors Contra Costa County _ Board of Supervisors �E -: 651 Pine Street _-- Martinez, California 94553 i jN 3 0 { CLERK BOARD Of-uPEr\/t$OttS CONTRA -S GO� Dear Sirs: - The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June'21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centel development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. 1 A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems, The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. Tile real issue is tltis: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water now to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate, • Sanitation District 19 enteral into an agrccniciit That will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of' the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our lon.t-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone hulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA, make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. \What \\c arc asking-, you to do i; to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today, help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, NOS - l-i r— ----—---------Date r Address Supervisors Contra Costa County �,,,.• Hoard of Supervisors �� 651 fine Street Martinez, California 94553 Y Dear Sirs: eo Np c ��ce' The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June*21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Niunel-ous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water now to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well LA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in t11e northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for nultual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This \veil would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the cn1111110111ty from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well LA-, make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What \�c arc askin., fou to (to is to provide Icadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today, help us build a sound l plan for the future. Sincerel , -- --- --------Dtato CZ w, - ------ ------ Address i 0 Supervisors Contra Costa County � G RECEIVED Board of Supervisors I 9 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June'21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; • Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an a-reement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well lA is failing.,- The ailing.;The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our longi-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, 6 Date- Address IN • Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors en 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 I � ' �R SOpttD OF S7FE P.O0ISORS Dear Sii+s: 12p co��t;��acos The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC)'voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discover}- Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well lA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plait must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It «could be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: .. 4 5 Addr ss Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisorsi �E,'%E1VE . F:• C 651 Pine Street ; Martinez, California 94553 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dear Sirs: CONTRA COSTA CO. The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the. "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; • 0 Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to SIO million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-teen that will distract the-community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofinann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • 0 Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the fUture. Sincerely, j Date: l S 1 Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 bine Street RECEIVE® JUN Martinez, California 94553 3=0 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dear Sirs: CONTRA COSTA CO. The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1 . Numerous citizens iil our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my from yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water Mow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer tinder contract to Centex that Well ]A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together- for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the cormnunity from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofinann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of 4 • i Page 3 current and future citizens. What we arc asklm, you to do is to provide leadci-ship in this matter ;o cncr�lies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today, help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: 07 / r 470 Dif Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors RECEIVED 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 JUN 3 01996 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. Dear Sirs: - The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well lA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safetv issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-tenn that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet.contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are askim, you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so ener,-ncs are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors V4 651 Pine Streetw Martinez, California 94553 3a I SUPERVISORS Rcor� �coo. Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree withthe recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to,respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery.Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What.type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the fiiture if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate, • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well JA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofinann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help its build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, . ✓ Date: 6Z Address l Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street { `` ECEIVr Martinez, California 94553 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dear Sirs: CONTRA COSTA CO. The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the. north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; r Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well ]A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plait must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What vwe are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision snaking. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: 6e� 011, 0 -�-? `- Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors RECEIVE® 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 " 30 " CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVfSORS CONTRA COSTA CO. Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water- flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an a,ureemeiit that evil) enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well ]A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed am opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a Nvell in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofinann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the fixture needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What vN:e are askin,, you to do is to provide leadership in this m��iler so encr��ies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: )�S y 1�� 2C:3 NLI C—C+ L'( L+ Address - Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ' RE��® ;: 651 Pine Street ` Martinez, California 94553 3 CLERK BOARD OF St1PERVlSOR3 CONTRA COSTA CO, Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. ._Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement%- water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreenient that wits enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" frons an engineer under contract to Centex that Well ]A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; r 9. • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor- alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: - Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of r f • • Page 3, current and future citizens. What %\c arc asking-, you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someon'eIs front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, � C Date: h r Address t I $ 1 z Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors RECEIVED 051 Pine Street TT Martinez, California 94553 ® ��J ARK BOARDOF CO ISORS COPlT Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has fonned to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the not-them part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as,yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished,we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, r Date: ss Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors �l��rEI�i`D E® 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 J CLERK 60ARRE C OF SURVISORS C�3i ,fi`,COSTA CO. Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has fonned to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; • • Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-teen water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: '00 ! Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of SupervisorsRE El E® 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 , 3 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COVA COSTA CO. Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply detennining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well lA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-tenn needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part, of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What vve are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, ate: L - Z� _ � 5 Address Supervisors Contra Costa County . VD Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 �uN 300 OF suP��p>Ets c co 'cosraco- Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; L 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. :Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacein`e 1 ~water well somewhere on the north side of'Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions Have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings .subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; w. • • Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; 1 Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; % i. • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manuanese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate fixture growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to*meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well ]A-, make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. '.What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What \\c arc askin�u, fou to do is to provide Icadership in this matter so cnergics are devoted. to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow, a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: Address R k Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors RE��NED 651 Pine Street l" Martinez, California 94553 30 , CMERK BOARD OF SUPRA tSORs Dear Sirs: CONT�ACOSS The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" 'group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the'-north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; l Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well ]A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plait must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofinann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future: Sincere] Date: Addres Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pirie Street RECEIVED Martinez, California 94553 JM 3 0 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dear Sirs: CONTRA COSTA CO. The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not . believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an a<.zreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well ]A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-teen needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to.Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, �r'v lam? Date: 29 9 13 hyo v+ , C'rT Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors _ 651 Pine Street RECEIVED Martinez, California 94553 030 PA Dear Sirs: CLER CONTRA OF COSTA CO ISORS The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on Junie 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; • Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an aoreeiuent that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-teen water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well lA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • • Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: V/Li 1� f;( e e � G,r Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 line Street RECEIVED Martinez, California 94553 L N 3 0 1995 Dear Sirs: CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply detennining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; � A Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of .. s Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 Dear Sirs: SARD OF STA�OtSORS CI.ERKC pof,,',COS o The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous,citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, W e will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: Z �✓t/ i��C� ddress Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors EC��® 651 Pine Street r" Martinez, California 94553 O R F SUPER%j SORS CLER CON RAO OSTA CO. Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recominend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; 0 • Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate, • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer tinder contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plait must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate fiiture growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of 0 • Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's fi-ont yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: �o/,-2.9/9< dress Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of .S'uperVISorS EC ED 651 Pirie Street Martinez, California 94553 CLERK BOLA RA COSTA CoISORS Dear Sirs: Co The Discovery Bay,Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June*21 to recommend. placen}ent of ail additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Nilmei'OIIS citizens in our cottimuriity do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sai►iiation District 19 entered into ;in agreement that Neill enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration Facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of' the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to ineet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. 1t would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well ]A, make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. 'hat we arc askin-, you to t.10 is to Nrovidc IcaLlcrsl►ip in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision staking. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's from yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help its build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, 1�e.'._ -��.-:��--Date Address �/ SG��/' /z ell u Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street �p1 Martinez, California 94553 K ISO g0A�p f1AoRS GL�R C0�S Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on JunC21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: I. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply detennining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery.system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are. we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 144- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 Wates flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation i)istrict 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinioii" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of tl}e facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your• level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofinann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. \ 'hat \�c arc nskin�g you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so enemies arc devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. S cerely --- --— -------------- —Date -- Add ess --- -----q_2& -------- 1 I a I I t j Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 fine Street E� NE Martinez, California 94553 r30 �95 CtK soAR�of STA CO tSORS Dear Sirs: COP� ACO The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard.to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond ,to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The- "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is tills: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 catered into an agrcen►crrt that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our longi-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in cvcryoue (lulllllg together for inutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting; • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA, make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • • Page 3 current and future citizens. What \%c arc asking_ you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so enemies are devoted to research, citizen participation, acid good de(lsloll making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's from yard because it provides a siniple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, -Date J-- Address Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 ARD Of S AS Dear Sirs: C1�RKC0NSV The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; F; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer Under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plait must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in<everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well lA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's fi-ont yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, _ 9S Date. /Z Addre s Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors RECEIVED 651 Pine Street �� K Martinez, California 94553 3 01995 ARK BOARD OF S-UP T CO ISORS Dear Sirs: COSTfiACO The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend, placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply detennining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation.between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well ]A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate fi►ture growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of .• Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 94553 ® ►995 Dear Sirs: R CQ�T r OS COISORS The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate fixture growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and fUtUre citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: 42 Address Supervisors Contra Costa County " RECEIVED Board of Supervisors :7 651 Pine Street I `` FM 3 01995 Martinez, California 94553 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTe r':COSTA CO. Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-tern needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well 1A can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of • Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: y� ✓ AddresC�� Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street } } ° RECEIVEDMartinez, California 94553 3 0 X95 Dear Sirs: CLERK ONTRA OF OSTA SUPCO tSORS The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. >aiitil now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement -water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans*are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; k ° • Several Wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well ]A is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; Y i. • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the concldsion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at _your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. .What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What %Nc are asking Nou to ilo is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help its build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: Address Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors � C® �= 651 Pine Street ��, Martinez, California 94553 OV �ulGoss Dear Sirs: CLER�N RDy COSIA�p The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council i(DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; ♦ J Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agrecment that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; 6. • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water- needs of Discovery Bay and the "Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well 1A; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofinann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of Page 3 current and future citizens. What we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front _yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the fixture. Sincere, � �✓fes Date: Address _ Supervisors Contra Costa Countv Board of Supervisors i �ECEIV� �: 651 Pine Street ® ., Martinez, California 94553 JJMM30199 CLERK SoAp, ,OF St3PERVISORS Dear Sirs: The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on June 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines, of Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an agreement that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well IA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together- for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 15 years. This panet should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by The Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of i 0 Page 3 current and future citizens. What .we are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's front yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: �'a Lt ca- Addre s Supervisors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors :_PinEC�d�,�„® 651 e Street �® Martinez, California 94553 ,030 CLERK 8OARp OF CONTI ra SUaSOR Dear Sirs: " C STq Co.Cp. S The Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Council (DBMAC) voted on J�ime 21 to recommend placement of an additional water well in our community to serve the needs of the neighboring Centex development. This letter is to alert you to three points in regard to this decision: 1. Numerous citizens in our community do not agree with the recommendation; 2. A citizens group has formed to respond to this decision and is called the "Willow Lake Park Neighbors and Friends;" 3. These citizens see numerous problems with the current water system and do not believe adding a single well will solve these problems. The "Neighbors and Friends" group is asking that you defer action on DBMAC's recommendation and initiate a more thorough review of Discovery Bay's water requirements. Until now, the issue has been portrayed as simply determining the location of a replacement water well somewhere on the north side of Discovery Bay. DBMAC persisted in considering only residential locations despite clear public insistence that non-residential sites be sought. As a result, discussions have pitted neighbor against neighbor, with folks saying, essentially, "Not in my front yard." But the placement of a single well is not the issue. The real issue is this: What type of water delivery system is needed to serve the community of Discovery Bay, both as it exists today and as it will exist in the future if current development plans are executed. Why are we concerned about the system in general? Consider these facts: • Three wells have failed (1,4,5); the four wells in service have steel casings subject to corrosion by the salt in a brackish layer of the aquifer, which guarantees more failures in the future; • Several wells violate State Department of Health Services requirements for a 100- foot separation between a freshwater well and sewage lines; r Page 2 • Water flow to the Marina area during an emergency is inadequate; • Sanitation District 19 entered into an a-reenient that will enable Centex to avoid paying for manganese and iron filtration facilities. Avoidance of filtration is based upon an "opinion" from an engineer under contract to Centex that Well lA is failing.; • The same Centex engineer has expressed an opinion that any well placed in the northern part of Discovery Bay will probably achieve less than 50% of the flow called for in the agreement yet the DBMAC has moved forward; • No plan exists for Discovery Bay to meet requirements for filtration of iron and manganese when the present waiver expires in 1997. Costs to meet these requirements could range up to $10 million. These are just a few of the facts that lead us to the conclusion that a long-term water plan must be developed. Having one is of grave importance to resident and investor alike because both health and safety issues are involved as well as concern for property values and the reasoned growth of our community. Our long-term needs are clear and inarguable. We require a system that delivers quality water, in adequate quantities and pressures, that is reliable, and which will accommodate future growth. Striving for this should not result in conflicts between neighbors; it should result in everyone pulling together for mutual benefit. We need action at your level to set the tone for this to occur. Here is what we are requesting: • Defer action on DBMAC's recommendation to place a well in Willow Lake Park. This well would simply be a small part of a larger picture that has not been adequately drawn as yet. It would be a project for the short-term that will distract the community from dealing with the critical long-term issues. • Commission a panel to develop a plan to meet the water needs of Discovery Bay and the Centex and Discovery Bay West developments for the next 1_5 years. This panel should be citizen-directed but involve all stakeholders. • Commission an engineer not beholden to Centex or The Hofmann Co. to evaluate Well IA; make the engineering report available to the public. • Speed the replacement of Well 4 by Tile Hofmann Co. What will result from these actions? First, if Well 4 is replaced and Well IA can be fixed, we will have sufficient capacity to meet contractual commitments to Centex. Second, we will have volumes and pressures required to meet fire-fighting flow requirements. And third, with these steps accomplished, we will have time to consider how best to meet the future needs of ti • i Page current and future citizens. What vve are asking you to do is to provide leadership in this matter so energies are devoted to research, citizen participation, and good decision making. Don't allow a hole to be dug in someone's fi-ont yard because it provides a simple answer for today; help us build a sound plan for the future. Sincerely, Date: A7 1 /61 (AJ«.Ldw 4�A4CJ? 12D Address -1 (5CCj V"e� C34