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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 02-06-73 LJ. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD FEBRUARY 6,1973 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular 'place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of Calif- ornia, on February 6, 1973, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Rustigian. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian ABSENT: Member: Boneysteele IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION WITH MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON TREATMENT,PLANT CONSOLIDATION 1. President Rustigian welcomed to the meeting Mr. Ze1mo P. Lindauer, President, Mt. View Sanitary District, Mr. J. L. Griffanti, Director, Mr. Daniel H. Hult, Director, Mr. Roger Bennett, Manager, Mr. David Levy, Counsel, and Mr. Jasper Cooper, staff of Mt. View Sanitary District. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, with use of a map, reviewed for Board Members the present Mt. View collection and treatment plant facilities and outlined possible engineering alternatives for con- nection to Central San facilities. ' Mr. Cooper explained an additional engineering alternative for con- nection to Central San facilities consisting of three phases which provide adequate line capacity spanning a period of 10 to 15 years. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that, with consolida- tion of treatment facilities, the continued operation of the Mt. View treatment plant did not provide any economic advantages. However, if the plant were to continue operational, it should be operated by Mt. View. Mr. Horstkotte suggested Mt. View explore the possibility of selling their treatment plant to the Environmental Protection Agency for use as a training school for plant operators, similar to the EPA San Marcos plant in Southern California. ',0,2 0,6 7,3 In response to query, President Lindauer stated that Mt. View de- finitely did not wish to discuss annexation to Central San. It wished to continue as a viable entity and that the two Boards should explore the formation of a joint exercise of powers agreement regarding treat- ment plant facilities. In response to queries, Mr. Horstkotte stated that Mt. View would have to upgrade its treatment plant by 1976 if it continues to operate without an outfall line. Further, while the Mt. View plant site has capacity for construction of surge ponds, this would not present any significant advantages and the plant itself would have to be modified. Mr. Levy, stated that it was the legal and political ramifications that must be decided. He thought the legal problems could be resolved. He suggested formation of a joint exercise of powers agreement which would incorporate all the interested governmental entities, including the Cities of Antioch and Pittsburg. Until agreement had been reached by all entities, it would be presumptious for Mt. View to enter into a joint powers agreement with Central San at this time. Discussion followed regarding the comments made by Mr. Levy. Member Mitchell suggested that it was important to initiate a joint powers agree- ment with at least one governmental entity to demonstrate its practicality. If it proves unworkable, it could always be terminated. As far as allo- cation of costs is concerned, this could be redetermined at each expansion phase of the treatment facility and as other entities agreed to the joint powers approach. Mr. Levy expressed concern that this approach would be impractical and stated that what Mt. View required was cost estimates on the various engineering alternatives and treatment costs. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, commented that while it is dif- ficult to formulate a joint exercise of powers agreement satisfactory to all concerned, he is attempting to formulate a standard agreement to be completed by the end of February which envisages a new Board of Directors for operation of the expanded treatment plant facilities with appropriate political representation. Governmental entities like the City of Concord and Mt. View would still be responsible for their own collection system. In response to query, Mr. Bohn indicated the proposed standard joint powers agreement would be also applicable to the Cities of Antioch and Pittsburg. He intended to initiate preliminary discussions with their representatives in the near future on the matter. Discussion followed regarding alternative methods for the conduct of administration and operations by a newly formed joint agency as visualized. by the joint powers approach. President Rustigian 'suggested that, if the joint powers approach is adopted, it should initially include the City of Concord, Mt. View and Central San; otherwise, this approach should be abandoned. Mr. Levy noted that the EPA appears to have adopted a policy favoring consolidation of treatment facilities and that, therefore, no more indi- vidual federal grants would be made. After commenæby Mr. Bohn favoring an initial joint powers agreement between the City of Concord, Mt. View and Central San with discussion with the Cities of Antioch and Pittsburg to follow, Member Mitchell noted that inclusion 'of Antioch and Pittsburg would require construction of an entirely new treatment plant facility. Therefore, future' inclusion of these cities should have no direct impact upon a joint powers agreement between Concord, Mt. View and Central San. Member Gibbs, also Member of the Executive Com- mittee, Bay Area Sewage Services Agency, commented that meetings of this type between local governmental entities to resolve common problems are valuable. Mr. Bennett suggested further study should be given to exploring the various engineering alternatives for consolidating ~reatment faci- lities and also the formulation of the joint exercise of powers agreement and its method of implementation. He suggested these matters should be referred to staff and cost and engineering data be prepared while both Counsels worked on the joint powers agreement. Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Dalton indicated that, in order to provide additional cost data, it would 02 06 73 23 be necessary to more clearly define the parameters of Mt. View's capacity and point(s) of connection requirements. Discussion followed with Mr. Dalton explaining preliminary estimate on costs for Mt. View Sanitary District if it were to connect to Central San facilities. The Board pro- vided representatives of Mt. View with a copy of Dalton's February 1, 1973, Board Memorandum. Mr. Bohn suggested that, if local entities could resolve their common problems and submit their joint plans to State and Federal agencies, a more favorable response on grant of funds may be forthcoming. President Rustigian suggested further effort should be made toward: formulation of a joint exercise of powers agreement; development of engineering alternatives; and, lastly, development of cost estimates. As interest was expressed in establishing a time table to accomplish these tasks, discussion followed regarding when the Boards of both Districts should meet again. Interest was also expressed in Central San arranging a meeting with the City of Concord to continue preliminary discussions regarding consolidation of treatment facilities. After discussion on whether it was appropriate to formalize a meeting of the City of Concord and both District Boards at this time, it was agreed that Central San staff would initially attempt to arrange a March meeting between the Board of Directors of Central San and the City Council of the City of Concord. Mt. View representatives would be cordially invited to monitor this meeting. It was further agreed that April 17,1973, be tentatively scheduled for a joint meeting of both Boards and the City Council of Concord to further discuss the matter. In the interim, Mr. Bohn would prepare an outline of matters to be discussed at the Concord meeting to include: organization; operations; and administration factors for the implementation of a joint powers agreement. Mr. Bennett then distributed to persons present copies of the Minutes of the joint meeting held on December 6, 1972, between Central San and Mt. ,View Sanitary District. After comments by Director Griffanti that meetings of this type could be productive and by President Lindauer that both Boards by working together could resolve their problems, President Rustigian expressed the appreciation of the District Board Members for the cooperation extended by the Mt. View Board Meniliers, staff and Counsel. At 9:36 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian , declared a recess. At 9:41 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian reconvened the adjourned regular session. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSENT ITEMS a. EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO E. WALLACE ANDERSON, ET UX It was moved by Member Gibbs, s~conded by Member Allan, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to E. Wallace Anderson, et ux, for Job No. 2153, Parcel No.5. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None Boneysteele b. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that easements from: Grantor Job No. Parcel No. Martin H. Halvorsen, et ux Patrick C. Furlong, et ux E. Wallace Anderson, et ux 2154 2153 2153 28 12 5 02 06 73 24 be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None Boneysteele 2. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. VIII. REPORTS L COMMITTEES a. BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY Member Gibbs, Member of the Executive Committee, BASSA, reported that Mr. Daniel Murphy had been selected as Manager of BASSA planning. He then commented briefly on activities of BASS A's Financial and By-Laws Committees. b. AD HOC COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES Member Allan, Board representative on the Ad Hoc Committee, reported that the Committee planned to meet next week. 2. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte that attendance was voluntary and on personal time, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that Mr. Ron Galloway be authorized to attend a Civil Engineering, Land Surveying Course, for the period February 8 - May 3,1973, University of California, Berkeley; further, that authorization for $60.00, trans- portationand books be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None Boneysteele b. Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization of $15,000.00 for the services of Bartle Wells and Associates, financial consultant firm to the District. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authorization in the amount of $15,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for financial services of Bartle Wells and Associates, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None Boneysteele 3. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Bohn reported the District had received a check in the amount of $5,597.93 in regard to the Western Pipe litigation case. 4. SECRETARY a. Mr. Davis presented President Rustigian and Member Allan with,an invitation from Mt. View Sanitary District to attend the second Contra Costa Sanitary Districts Presidents' Council meeting, February 13, 1973, at the Holiday Inn, Con~ord. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Dr. Clark Weddle, Bechtel Corporation, who proceeded to explain in detail to Board Members the scale model recently constructed to depict the District's proposed treatment and water reclamation plant expansion project. 02 06 73 25 b. Board Members and staff briefly discussed the Board Memorandum of February 1,1973, prepared by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, with comment on possible ,inclusion of representatives of the City of Martinez at future negotiations.' c. President Rustigian reported receipt of correspondence from Mr. James V. Fitzgerald, Chairman of BASSA's Planning Committee, inviting individuals to attend a BASSA Planning Committee meeting on February 14, 1973, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., to discuss Contra Costa's subregional water quality management program, Hotel Claremont, Berkeley, California. As the personal schedules of Bo~rd Members precluded attendance at this meeting, Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated he would attend and represent the District. x. ADJOURNMENT, At 10:09 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian adjourned the adjourned regular meeting. ", '~~z éJC.,{(/i ,/ /::/':~ ,~, '., / - Presiden of the Dist ict B 'rd of the Central Contra Costa anitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: E- (' J.V Útll~ Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State'of California 02 06 73