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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JULY 5, 1973
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250
Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California,
on July 5.1973, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Rustigian.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Mitchell. Allan and Rustigian
ABSENT:
Member:
Gibbs
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
lhe Minutes of the meeting of June 2l, 1973, were approved as
presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded 'by Member Boneysteele, that
the expenditures as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee, and as
submitted by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference
being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers l8l5
through 1843, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 16579 to
l6708. inclusive, Local Improvement District Number 50 Construction Fund
Vouchers Numbers 187 and 188 and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 3231 to 3367,
inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
REPORT OF BIDS RECEIVED ON DISTRICT TREATMENT AND WATER RECLAMATION
EXPANSION PROJECT
1.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer. reviewed for the
benefit of Board Members, bids received on July 3,1973, for the District's
Treatment and Water Reclamation Expansion Project. In response to query,
discussion followed concerning the apparent low bidder for instrumentation
for the facility as well as the background information on the lowest and
highest bid received. Mr. Horstkotte noted that the apparent low primary
contractor's bid was approximately two percent below the Engineer's estimate.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
CONSOLIDATION STUDY - CITY OF CONCORD
Member Mitchell, Chairman of the District's Negotiating Committee,
reported on a meeting held June 27, 1973, with officials of the City of
Concord regarding consolidation of treatment plant facilities for waste-
water management. He indicated that Concord officials appeared to favor
a contractual arrangement with the District; however, prior to any de-
cision on the matter, cost data on the alternative consolidation proposals.
including annexation, would have to be developed and refined.
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Board Members, staff, Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and Mr.
J. B. Gilbert. J. B. Gilbert and Associates, Consultant to the District.
discussed and exchanged comments on the meeting of June 27th and the
progress of the negotiations with the City of Concord.
Mr. Gilbert suggested that progress on negotiations would be enhanced
if the District Board would consider some method whereby Concord and other
city representatives could be incorporated into the District's major de-
cision making and budgetary process.
Board Members and Mr. Bohn discussed and exchanged comments on the
suggestion of Mr. Gilbert and alternative methods to provide appropriate
representation.
Mr. Bohn was directed to prepare, in conjunction with staff, a
suitable contractual agreement for presentation to the Board. Item
continued.
2.
COUNTY WATER QUALITY CONTROL STUDY
Board Members, staff. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and Mr.
J. B. Gilbert. J. B. Gilbert and Associates, Consultant to the District.
reviewed and discussed Mr. Bohn's memorandums of June 20 and 21, 1973,
and Col. Frank C. Boerger's memorandum of June 8, 1973, which refer to
the Contra Costa Wastewater Management Program. '
After discussion and'exchange of comments, it was the consensus of
the Board that the Contra Costa Wastewater Management Program proposed
by Col. Boerger in his memorandum of June 8, 1973, was not entirely re-
sponsive to the requirements of Central San. Mr. Bohn was requested to
prepare an appropriate response to reflect guidance as provided by the
Board Members on this matter. Item continued.
3.
ANNEXATION OF BRYAN RANCH. DANVILLE AREA
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that
staff has not had opportunity to review the recently adopted Open Space
Pla:n by the County. He recommended that the Board defer action on this
matter to permit review and analysis on the long range plan of the District
and the owner to submit information on the Bryan property. Item continued.
4.
DRAFT ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL SITES
President Rustigian acknowledged the presence of Mr. Boyd Olney,
President, Acme Fill Corporation, in the audience.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed for the benefit of the
Board Members the current status on Contra Costa County's plans to
implement Senate Bill 5 on Solid Waste Management. He indicated that a
sub-committee of the County's Management Policy Committee was prepared
to recommend that all existing governmental and citizen type committees
in Contra Costa County studying the problem of solid waste management
be encouraged to maintain active liaison with the County's Management
Policy Committee. Mr. Bohn stated that the Policy Committee is in the
process of establishing goals and a tentative work schedule.
After discussion and exchange of comments by Board Members and staff
regarding Mr. Bohn's report on the current status of plans for solid
waste management in Contra Costa County, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Mitchell, that action on the District's Draft Ordinance
on Disposal Sites be deferred until the second meeting in January, 1974.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gib bs
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CONSENT ITEMS:
a.
139
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT:
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that ease-
ments from:
Grantor
Job No. Parcel No.
2l54 11 R-l
2l54 32 R-l
2297 1
Carried by the following vote:
Leon H. Gartung, et ux
Juanita H. Hansen
Moraga Enterprises, Inc.
be accepted and their recording ordered.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
b.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deeds to:
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
2154
2297
11
31 (1)
Leon H. Gartung. et ux
Moraga Enterprises, Inc.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
c.
ACCEPT QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM HOLLY CORP.. TREATMENT PLANT
Item continued at request of staff.
d.
AUTHORIZE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO HOLLY CORP., JOB 2032, PARCEL ~.
TREATMENT PLANT
Item continued at request of staff.
2.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-65. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RANDALL CROCKER.
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 73-65, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitc~ell. Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
3.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-66, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WILLIAM KATSULERES,
MAINTENANCE LEADMAN
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 73-66, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
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4.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-67, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RAY BEARDEN,
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that Resolution No. 73-67, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5.
Members:
Members:
Member:
LINE E-15 REPAIR
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
authorization of $ll,OOO.OO for engineering design and authorization of
$20,000.00 for construction of 300 feet of trunk line sewer, Line E-15,
Moraga, from the Sewer Construction Fund, be approved. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
6.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
CLAIM OF MRS. HELEN EDMINSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $35.25
It was moved by Member Boneys teele. seconded by Member Allan, that the
claim of Mrs. Helen Edminson in the amount of $35.25 be paid, following
receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by
the following 'vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
7.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO JOINT USE OF EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO CITY OF
WALNUT CREEK. JOBS 2304 AND l556, PARCEL 5'
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute Consent to Joint Use of
Exclusive Easement, Job No. 2304 and Job No. 1556, Parcel 5. with the City
of Walnut Creek. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
7.a. AUTHORiZE NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT. SUBDIVISION 4150. ST. MARY'S ROAD. MORAGA
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute grant of a non-exclusive
easement to East Bay Municipal Utility District, Subdivision 4150, St.
Mary's Road, Moraga. ,Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
8.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
9.
INFORMATION
None.
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VIII.
REPORTS
1.
COMMITTEES
President Rustigian reported on the Contra Costa County Sanitary
District Presidents' Council meeting held June 27,1973, in Antioch,
California. He stated that Mr. James Cornelius, State Water Resources
Control Board, was the guest speaker and that Mr. Paul Saltow, General
Manager of The Bay Area Sewage Services Agency. and Col. Frank Boerger,
Consultant to the County, were present.
2.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte reported that he and Mr. David Niles, Manager,
Plant Operations, had been invited as participants in an Instrumentation,
Control and Automation for Wastewater Treatment Systems Conference to be
held in London, England, and Paris, France, September l7~2l, 1973. The
conference is sponsored by The International Association on Water Pollu-
tion Research. Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization for transportation,
seven days per diem and registration fees to attend the conference with
Mr. Niles.
After Member Boneysteele stated that this matter more properly should
be scheduled as an agenda item rather than an informational report by the
General Manager-Chief Engineer, discussion followed petween Board Members
and staff.
Authorization for Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Niles to attend the
conference was deferred until staff could provide additional information
for consideration by the Board Members. ~tem continued.
b.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-68. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IN REM
VALIDATING PROCEEDINGS. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY
DISTRICT. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Bond Sale Schedule for Local Improve-
ment District No. 50 required a 40 day validation period. Unpaid assess-
ments lists were furnished to the District's Special Counsel on July 5,
1973. The prospectus on the bonds will be issued August 16, 1973, with
advertisement on August 17. Sale of bonds is scheduled for September 6,
1973.
After comment by Member Boneysteele, that this item should
formally placed on the agenda, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 73-68 be adopted. Carried
following vote:
have been
seconded
by the
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
c. Mr. Horstkotte reported that the
Study previously authorized by the Board,
July 9, 1973, He stated that in order to
temporary employees would be hired.
Water Reclamation Sludge
is scheduled to begin
implement the study, four
3.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Bohn noted that the California Association of Sanitatio~
Agencies' l8th annual work conference was scheduled for July 25-28,
1973, in Monterey, California. Member Boneysteele, member of the
Executive Committee, stated that his personal schedule precluded his
attendance and recommended that a Board Member be designated as his
alternate.
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After discussion. it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that Member Allan be designated as alternate to
Member Boneysteele and represent the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District at the CASA annual work conference. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
b. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that
Board Members and staff attending the CASA conference be authorized
transportation, registration fees and expenses. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
l. In response to query, Secretary Davis reported on the tentative
schedule of events regarding the District's Board of Directors'
election scheduled for November 6, 1973.
2. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, informed Board
Members that the Diablo Valley College Annual Scholarship Dinner has
been scheduled for October 25, 1973, at the Sheraton Inn, Concord and
invited their attendance. Attendance of approximately 700 persons is
expected.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:10 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian adjourned the meeting.
COUNTERSIGNED:
,,'1<) J! ~,vl,
Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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