LAPAC Meeting Agenda November 20, 2006 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Item 1:Roll Call Item 2:Pledge of Allegiance Item 3:Public Comment Item 4:Minutes of November 6, 2006 Item 5:St. Joseph Place Affordable Housing Project Item 6:Community Plan Update: Status of Public Facilities and Services Sewer/Water Parks/Police/Fire Item 7:Adjourn to December 4, 2006
Status of Public Facilities and Services Sewer Service and Capacity Water Service and Supply Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Parks and Open Space Public Safety Police and Fire Services
Sewer and Water Provided By Los Alamos Community Services District
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Sewer Service and Capacity
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Facilities Include: A collection system, pump station, treatment ponds, and an irrigation disposal system. Phase III expansion recently completed Plant area totals 66.2 acres west of town: Two Treatment Ponds (for Aerated Oxidation) Four Disposal Basins (for evaporation & percolation) 47.6 acres of sloping pastures for reclamation via spray irrigations
Aerial View Wastewater Treatment Facility
Current Service Levels 540 dwelling units connected Flow Averages: 109,000-112,000 112,000 gpd Regional Water Quality Control Board Permit: Allows flow up to 225,000 gpd Plant is operating at 50% capacity of permitted allowance
Sewer Capacity and Future Needs Current Plant Capacity: 283,000 gpd Projected flow volume at buildout: 199,205 gpd Regional Water Quality Permit upgrade needed when flows reach 168,750 gpd With recent Phase III expansion, plant can serve 1,125 connections
Goals and Policies GOAL SD-LA LA-1: : Link Development To A Well Managed Sewer Plant With A High Level Of Treatment In Order To Best Serve The Public Health And Welfare. Policy SD-LA LA-1.1: For those areas within the Los Alamos Community Services District boundaries, buildout shall be accommodated within eventual projected capacity of the wastewater treatment plant.
Water Service and Supply
Water Use and Supply The town of Los Alamos currently uses approximately or 118 million gallons per year, or about 323,000 gallons per day. Combined, existing wells produce about 1 million gallons per day
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Reservoir Data RESERVOIR 200,000 gal. 500,000 gal. 1-million gal. MATERIAL Welded Steel Concrete Welded Steel Total Capacity: ACTUAL CAPACITY 177,025 gal. 353,402 gal. 916,353 gal. 1,446,780 gal.
Storage Requirements Operational Storage Required Fire Storage Emergency Storage Total: Less Available Storage Existing Deficiency 198,500 gallons 300,000 gallons 961,644 gallons 1,460,144 gallons 1,446,780 gallons 13,364 gallons
Future Storage Requirements Future Storage Requirements 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 FIRE FIRE (gallons) (gallons) 2,145,476 2,145,476 1,529,400 1,529,400 316,076 316,076 Buildout Buildout 1,757,412 1,757,412 1,207,800 1,207,800 249,612 249,612 2011 2011 1,460,144 1,460,144 961,644 961,644 198,500 198,500 Current Current TOTAL TOTAL REQUIRED REQUIRED (gallons) (gallons) EMERGENCY EMERGENCY (gallons) (gallons) OPERATIONAL OPERATIONAL (gallons) (gallons) YEAR YEAR
Water Goals and Policies GOAL WAT-LA-1: Minimize The Potential For A Significant Depletion Of The Area's Groundwater Resources Through The Promotion Of Water Conservation And An Overall Reduction In Groundwater Pumpage. Policy WAT-LA-1.1: The use of reclaimed water, where feasible, shall be encouraged for irrigation of large open space areas (i.e., community parks, dedicated open space, etc.). Policy WAT-LA-1.2: All new development shall minimize exterior water usage for landscaping purposes. Development Standard WAT-LA-1.2.1: All new development shall maximize the use of drought-tolerant native or Mediterranean species and low flow irrigation for landscaping purposes.
Solid Waste and Resource Recovery
Solid Waste: Waste Services Collection by Waste Management Transported to Santa Maria Landfill Yard Waste Collection: Every other week curbside collection program started in 1997 Organic waste taken to Santa Maria for processing and composted Recyclables: Curbside collection every other week in Los Alamos
Goals and Policies GOAL RRC-LA-1: Provide Community-Wide Resource Recovery Opportunities. Policy RRC-LA-1.1: The County shall encourage recycling programs in Los Alamos.
Waste/Recycling Action Items Action RRC-LA-1.1.1: The County shall investigate potential programs that could be implemented in the Los Alamos area such as increased frequency of collection for curbside recycling programs. Action RRC-LA-1.1.2: As funding becomes available, the County Solid Waste Division shall actively pursue the development of a yard waste collection program or siting of accumulation bins within existing neighborhoods.
Parks and Open Space
Parks and Open Space
Goals and Policies GOAL PRT-LA-1: Protect Diverse Outdoor Recreational Opportunities So That The Community's Current And Future Recreational Needs Are Met To The Maximum Extent Feasible. Policy PRT-LA-1.1: Diverse outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities shall be encouraged to enhance Los Alamos recreational resources and to ensure that current and future recreational needs of residents are met.
Parks and Open Space Action Item Action PRT-LA-1.1.1: The County Parks Department shall consider the feasibility of developing a recreational component, and implementing recreational programs for the Los Alamos planning area and shall report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the feasibility of such a program. San Antonio Creek Corridor Action PRT-LA-1.1.2: When funding is available, the County Parks Department shall consider studying the feasibility of a trail along San Antonio Creek and applying a proposed trail designation on the County's Parks, Recreation, and Trail (PRT) map for Los Alamos.
Police Services
Police Protection Primary Provider: Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Department, Santa Maria Substation Backup: Santa Ynez Valley Substation in Solvang Secondary: California Highway Patrol
Sheriff s Service Activity (Jan. 2000-Oct. 2006) Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 Type of Service Call Disturbing the peace Miscellaneous dispatch Alarm call Follow-up investigations Outside agency assistance Suspicious circumstances Prisoner transport Public relations contact Check the welfare Miscellaneous traffic call Juvenile problem Total # of calls (2000-2006) Average number of calls annually: Number of Calls 262 231 214 187 152 143 132 130 98 98 91 3,083 536
Goals and Policies GOAL POL-LA LA-1: : Strive To Ensure Adequate Police Services For Los Alamos To Protect Property And Provide Public Safety. Policy POL-LA LA-1.1: As County funding becomes available, the hiring of additional staff shall be phased with the additional population growth to strive to provide a ratio of at least 1 officer to 1,200 persons.
Fire Protection Services
County Fire Station 24
Fire Hydrants
Fire Flows
Preview of Next Meeting Monday, December 4, 2006 7:00 pm 9:00pm Community Plan Update: Status of Resources and Constraints Flood Control/Drainage Traffic & Circulation Environmental: Air Quality, Biological, Noise, Visual, and Archaeological/Historic Resources