New waste hauler starts July 1After over two years of cooperative effort to identify a new waste hauler, our chosen provider GreenWaste Recovery will begin pickups in Pebble Beach starting July 1. GreenWaste was the lowest of four cost proposals received during our first-ever, region-wide competitive bidding process involving PBCSD, six neighboring cities, and the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD). New programs included in our 15-year franchise agreement will help us meet mandated statewide recycling goals and will provide services such as food waste collection for businesses, more outreach and education, enhanced residential services, and an expanded list of accepted recyclables including e-waste and reusable resale items. Scheduled curbside pickup of motor oil, auto batteries, and household batteries will also continue. (Cont. on page 2)

The roundabout near the Pebble Beach Highway One gate aimsto ease congestion at the busy Holman Highway intersection.

District News

Fire protection and emergency medical services

Wastewater collection, treatment and recycling

Recycled water storage and distribution

Garbage collection,disposal, and recycling

Supplemental law enforcement

Newsletter of Pebble Beach Community

Services District

spring/summer 2015

Holman Highway roundabout moves forwardIf you use the Highway One gate at Pebble Beach or travel on Holman Highway 68 you’ve probably gotten stuck in traffic. Current congestion at this intersection makes it difficult to access the Community Hospital, Pebble Beach, and neighborhoods along the corridor during peak times, which is unsafe, unhealthy, and has a negative impact on our quality of life and local economy. To ease the problem, a larger, signalized intersection was proposed, which included a road widening and construction of large retaining walls. The City of Monterey then conducted an evaluation to compare the signalized intersection with a roundabout design, and found that the latter had many advantages: Safety: A Federal Highway Administration study found that replacing signalized and stop-controlled intersections with roundabouts caused a 90 percent reduction in fatalities, 76 percent reduction in injuries, and 35 percent reduction in all crashes. (Cont. on page 2)

Share good times at our Safety Day Open House and BBQ! Sat. June 27, 10 am-2 pm,

Forest Lake and Lopez Roads, P.B.Meet your local firefighters and neighbors,

entertain the kids, check out the fun displays, recharge your fire extinguishers,

enjoy a delicious buffet, and pick up the safety information you need

to protect home and family. Watch your mailbox for more details!

Save room for deSSert Our BBQ buffet has all the trimmings: fresh salads, burgers, chicken, hot dogs and great veggie burgers!

We’ve got your back

Roundabout (Cont. from front page)

Top plant pick: Try This firesafe, droughT-ToleranT, deer-resisTanT planT in your yard!

Borne of meadows around the globe, Common Yarrow

(Achillea millefolium) is a sturdy plant that withstands drought and browsing, asking

only for full sun and well drained soil in

return. It has many biotypes and is found throughout California including coastal bluffs, sand dunes, salt marshes and grasslands. Use it as a flowering ground cover or lawn replacement (mow as needed on a high setting). Blooms appear from April through August above soft, fern-like foliage, attracting butterflies and ladybugs. The cut flowers are popular in both fresh and dried bouquets.

Pebble Beach Community Services District (PBCSD) is a multi-purpose local government voted into existence by Del Monte Forest residents on July 1, 1982.

PBCSD administrative office(831) 373-12743101 Forest Lake Road,Pebble Beach, CA 93953PBCSD.orgtinyurl.com/PBCSD-Facebooktinyurl.com/PBCSD-Twitter

Garbage collection and recycling Waste Management: 384-5000 — after July 1: — GreenWaste Recovery: 920-6707

Free 24-hour sewer service: 373-1274If water is overflowing into your home it is an emergency. Call us immediately, day or night.

Fire and medical emergenciescall 911

PBCSD Board of DirectorsPresident Richard B. Gebhart Vice President Rick D. Verbanec Director Jeffery B. Froke, Ph.DDirector Leo M. Laska Director Peter McKeeGeneral Manager Mike Niccum

New heart monitors save livesThe District’s new cardiac monitors can now transmit electrocardiograms (EKGs) to the receiving hospital so physicians are ready to treat a patient immediately upon arrival. Pebble Beach fire engines are the first in Monterey County to have the monitors, which are designed specifically for pre-hospital ambulance use. “Minutes count when you’re having a severe heart attack,” said Nate Armstrong, District Emergency Medical Services Coordinator. “Emergency responders usually arrive three to five minutes before an ambulance, so now hospitals will get information more quickly.” The advanced monitors can also accurately detect and display a patient’s underlying cardiac rhythm even during CPR, so responders don’t have to stop compressions to get a reading. This is important because minimal interruption during CPR is vital to positive outcomes. “Next year we will be upgrading the monitors so that they can measure the level of carbon monoxide in a patient’s blood,” said Armstrong. “All these features help us reach our goal to provide the best possible care to the residents and visitors of Pebble Beach.”

Engineer/Paramedic Morgan Peterson shows off a new District cardiac monitor, which sends EKGs directly to the hospital.

Efficiency: More vehicles per hour can move through a roundabout with less delay. For a “drive-through” video, visit tamcmonterey.org.Cost: The roundabout will cost significantly less, just over $8 million.Environmental impact: The signalized intersection requires the removal of 600 trees versus 74 trees for the roundabout (these trees were removed last December in preparation for construction). With less engines idling at a stop, roundabouts also reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions by 30-40 percent. The Holman Highway 68 Roundabout is fully funded through a public-private partnership between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, the City of Monterey, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, Caltrans, the County of Monterey, and the Pebble Beach Company. Construction should start in spring 2016. Upon completion, a second roundabout may be installed at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula intersection. An interagency task force made up of emergency responders and community members will hold public workshops before construction begins, and will meet regularly thereafter to help keep the public informed of scheduling and road closures. For more information please visit tamcmonterey.org, or call 775-4403.

Waste hauler (Cont. from front page)GreenWaste is recruiting existing drivers who know our routes, and has committed to purchasing goods and

services in Monterey County to support the local economy. Their truck fleet will be fueled with compressed natural gas (CNG). Beginning as early as 2016, the CNG will be extracted from local food waste using an anaerobic digestion system to be constructed at MRWMD. GreenWaste will run their operations from a new, publicly-owned truck yard facility being developed by MRWMD, including a local call center. See back page for details about residential service.

recycle more curbSide E-waste and small appli-ances (like toasters and cellphones) can go into your recycling bin starting July 1. Seal household batteries in a clear bag and call 920-6707 to schedule pick-up.

twice the work, half the power A new state-of-the-art Nikuni pump recently installed in CAWD’s clarifier system uses half the energy of the old pump while capturing twice the suspend-ed solids, greatly improving the efficiency of our community’s wastewater treatment system.

Construction to begin ontreatment plant upgrade After nearly three years of planning, design and evaluation, our area’s wastewater treatment plant is poised to begin construction for Phase One of their Capital Improvement Projects 15-Year Master Plan. A competitive bidding process attracted seven contractors, and the Carmel Area Wastewater District (CAWD) will soon pick the best candidate with work commencing in July. All wastewater from Pebble Beach and Carmel is pumped to the CAWD treatment plant, where a sophisticated water reclamation facility transforms it into pristine recycled water. The reclaimed water provides 100 percent irrigation for all Pebble Beach golf courses, saving drawdown on the Carmel River while at the same time protecting the lagoon and Carmel Bay, a designated Area of Special Biological Significance. The last major upgrade at the plant occurred over 30 years ago. The new 15-Year Master Plan will rehabilitate or replace obsolete equipment and systems to increase efficiency, save energy, and reduce operating costs. The total upgrade cost is currently estimated at $40 million and will be installed in three phases over a 15-year period. PBCSD owns one-third capacity rights of the plant, and pays one-third of the cost for capital projects, as well as operating costs based on the amount of our wastewater flow. We have been planning ahead, allocating reserves

in our long-range financial plan to cover our portion of cost for the upgrade. The 15-Year Plan will ensure that our community has safe wastewater treatment to protect public health and the environment, as well as our economy and general quality of life.

PBCSD completes five-year wastewater planIn order to safely convey all wastewater in Pebble Beach to the CAWD treatment plant, PBCSD maintains a sophisticated collections systems including 80 miles of main sewer line and eight underground pump stations. The District has an extremely low incident of spills thanks to our very high standard of maintenance and our annual replacement of old sewer lines. We have recently updated our Sewer System Management Plan (available online at PBCDS.org), which maps the entire system and describes all operations and maintenance activities

performed. The plan complies with State Water Resources Control Board mandates, and allows us to evaluate the system as a whole so we can prioritize upcoming improvements. “Our plan serves as a living document on the condition of our collection system,” said PBCSD Principal Engineer Nick Becker. “Continually updating our system as it ages supports our commitment to prevent spills, protect human health, and preserve our beautiful environment.”

All wastewater from your bathroom, kitchen and laundry is collected by the PBCSD sewage system and pumped to the Carmel Area Wastewater District plant for treatment.

practice makeS perfect District Engineer Isaiah Vanzee practic-es a roof cut along with Engineer Chris

Stegall during a February ventilation training conducted on a Pebble Beach

house slated for demolition. Roof venti-lation allows rising heat and smoke to

escape, making it easier for rescuers to find victims and extinguish fires.

Meet your new fire chief!We welcome Brennan Blue to the

District as our new Fire Chief for the Pebble Beach, Cypress, and Carmel Highlands Fire Departments. As a

30-year veteran of CAL FIRE, Chief Blue brings a wealth

of experience to the job, having worked

as a Firefighter, Engineer, Engine and Truck Company Captain, Emergency Command Center

Captain, Battalion Chief, and Assistant Chief.During his career he served as

Incident Commander at the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion, and the 2007 Rice Fire in San Diego County which destroyed over 300

homes during a Santa Ana wind event. In 2006, Chief Blue was the only west coast firefighter

selected to attend the prestigious month-long New York City Fire Department Rescue Operations School. He is also a certified fire

investigator and is currently completing his BA in Leadership from Bellevue University.

“I’m honored to serve with the dedicated and well-trained professionals

here at the District fire station,” said Chief Blue. “The community can rest assured that

we are delivering the highest level of fire and emergency medical response, as well as

fire prevention, education, and emergency planning.” Chief Blue resides in the Carmel

area with his wife and son.

BigGREENFree Household Hazardous

Waste & Electronics Collection Event

We will host our eighth annual Big Green event at the end of September, transforming the District parking areas into a convenient, drive-through recycling center with drop-off

sites for all your old electronics, unused pharmaceuticals and household hazardous

waste—you don’t even have to get out of your car! Watch your mail this fall for a flyer or

check PBCSD.org for date, time and details.

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Pebble Beach Community Services District3101 Forest Lake RoadPebble Beach, CA 93953

Are you ready for a wildfire? 4 tips:As the extreme drought in California continues we are entering another especially dangerous fire season in the Del Monte Forest. As always, the District is working with many agencies to prevent wildfires and protect homes. In 2014 we thinned trees, mowed, and otherwise treated approximately

213 acres of Forest to reduce fuel and maintain fire roads. Projects in our Fire Defense Plan also enhance habitat, restore the Forest, and protect rare species of plants, thanks to our partnerships with the Del Monte Forest Conservancy, the Open Space Advisory Committee, the Del Monte Forest Property Owners, Monterey County Resource Management Agency, and Pebble Beach Company. But most importantly, we rely on the residents of the Forest to prevent fires by keeping their properties clean and green.

Do your part to keep the Forest Safe1. Fire Inspection Notices will be mailed soon—please respond as soon as possible. Follow guidelines such as removing all dried grass and leaves that lead to your home, cutting back trees that overhang structures, and removing branches lower than six feet from the ground. Also check your chimney fire screen, and make sure your address is immediately visible from the street, even at night.

2. Clean your roof and gutters regularly during fire season. Drought-stricken trees are dropping flammable debris at a much higher rate.

3. If you have a gate without an intercom that prevents us from entering your property you must call the number below to schedule a time for an inspection. District fire personnel will be inspecting all residences for compliance.

4. California codes require both renters and property owners to maintain defensible space year-round. If you are out of compliance and a wildfire originates on your property you could be liable for firefighting costs and damage to surrounding homes. Together, we can protect our families, neighbors, firefighters and the Forest. If you need advice on firesafe landscaping, meeting inspection requirements, or need to schedule an inspection, please call us at 375-9644.

Remove all ground fuels within 30 feet

of your home, and trim branches away

from structures.

Printed by a certified Monterey Bay Area Green Business on sustainable and/or recycled stock with

vegetable-based inks. Please recycle!

Drum roll please . . .Presenting your new

and improved waste and recycling services!

once iS not enough Clean your roof and gutters regularly during fire season. The Forest is experiencing a major die-off of aged, drought-stricken Monterey pines so needles and other debris will accumulate faster this year.

Our new provider GreenWaste Recovery will deliver welcome packets and new bins to all

customers shortly before their July 1 start date.

Extra Materials ProgramYou will receive 30 stickers each year for

disposal of 30 extra bags, cans, or bundles of garbage or yard trimmings. Use any number of

stickers on any regular pick-up day.

Clean-up ProgramSchedule up to three collections each year

for bulky and reusable items at no additional charge. Each collection can include up to five

e-waste items (computers, televisions), two large appliances or bulky items (mattresses, furniture, washing machines, carpets), and

two cubic yards (a 32-gallon bag or three-foot square box) of reusable items for the Last

Chance Mercantile resale shop.

Recycle more items curbsideSmall appliances and e-waste (like toasters

and cell phones) can go into your regular recycling bin starting July 1. GreenWaste

will also offer scheduled curbside pick-up of household batteries, motor oil, used filters, and auto batteries, and will be continuing the free,

one-way cart pick-up or return service within 100 feet of the curb. For information or to

schedule pick-ups, please visit greenwaste.com or call 920-6707.