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Ms. Ayala inquired about the sewer line/manhole odor problem. Mr. Cusenza clarified that there are six pipelines coming into the treatment plant. Four of them are from the City of Pleasanton. The odor control master plan reviewed the treatment plans upstream of those pumping into the plant and the lines or manholes leading into the plant that go through the communities. It found there are odors from pumping plants and the lines in the neighborhoods. DSRSD is recommending a further review of how much odor is coming from City pumping stations and pipelines and then decide how best to control that. We don't know how much of a problem it is, which is why we need further study. There are ways to resolve the problem with in-stream treatments at the pump stations. The question is where is the best place to do it. Barbara Benda referred to the statement that the legal recourse is unknown if DSRSD does not comply. She wants to know what that would be. She has been led to believe that through CEQA or the Bay Area Air Quality Board, there were remedies. Mr. Cusenza said in the negative declaration there is a numerical value that can be analyzed in the future that does set a limit for what the odors will be. Prior to this time, that was not available. Staff feels confident there is an objective and analytical number at the plant fenceline that can be measured. Ms. Purnell felt now would be a good time to include something in this agreement that makes DSRSD comply to a certain level. This neighborhood has been putting up with this for years. She is concerned about how DSRSD operates. Ms. Ayala said the staff is suggesting sending a letter regarding this plan and she felt a request for representation on the Board should be included. It doesn't hurt to ask. Ms. Acosta said there is no problem requesting, but it cannot be done without a complete restructuring of the District. Mr. Pico said there is a contractual relationship between the City and DSRSD that is continuing to be worked on. There are a number of avenues still available for negotiation: financing issues for the expansion; use of regional funds, etc. He shares the Mayor's comments that the relationship with the DSRSD Board is improving. We have been able to negotiate LAVWMA agreements and there have been many discussions through the Liaison Committee about the need to address the concerns of the neighbors. The neighbors have said that DSRSD has been responsive. There are a number of other areas that still require negotiations with DSRSD and it needs the City's continued support. In the future there will be additional expansion requests and other operating decisions. Because of the contracts, he felt the City will have significant input on the outcome. Ultimately, the City can insist that regional funds be used to fix problems. DSRSD has made a good faith effort to respond to the issues and concems and has made a commitment. He believes it will honor its commitments. Direct injection of reverse osmosis is another issue to be discussed in the future. This is a step forward and there Pleasanton City Council 17 07/20/99