Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
• Agency Response
Response to:
Pacific Grove Sewage Spill
Pacific Grove, California, 93950*
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
MRWPCA is responsible for the May 18, 2015, sanitary sewer overflow at Fountain Avenue, Pacific Grove. They own and operate said pump station, and were making repairs there when the overflow occurred. MRWPCA response required. Response:
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
MRWPCA implement staff training to account for and manage situations of false equipment readings. MRWPCA required to respond.
F2
MRWPCA did not have a procedure to address potential false pressure readings during valve maintenance on May 18, 2015. MRWPCA response required. Response: Diverting the SSO into the Monterey Bay prevented a costlier and hazardous
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The City of Pacific Grove prioritize sewer projects based on severity of pipe degradation and public need. The City has implemented.
F3
uncontrolled overflow. MRWPCA's response in dealing with the May 18 SSO was appropriate given the alternative.8 MRWPCA response required. Response: Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Proposition 218 funds and other funds as they become available. The City has implemented.
F4
The condition of PG owned sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the circumstances of the SSO on May18, 2015. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The City of Pacific Grove actively seek matching funds for the sewer projects. The City has implemented. Response: Please feel free to contact Daniel Gho, Public Works Director via email or telephone at dgho@cityofpacificgrove.org or 831.648.5722 respectively if you have any questions. Sincerely, Bill Kampe Bill Kampe Mayor
F5
PG fulfilled its obligation in the Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Pacific Grove Case #CO3-2612 PVT. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
No recommendations for this finding
F6
PG has so far only approved projects outlined in the 2014 SSMP when matching funds are available. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Due to rate increases from Proposition 218, PG will have sufficient funds to resolve the sewer infrastructure issues identified in the 2014 SSMP. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
No recommendations for this finding
F8
PG is sufficiently maintaining its sanitary sewer system through its contracts with Greenline and Root Tamers. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
No recommendations for this finding
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