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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD OCTOBER 17, 1974
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 October 17,1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
ABSENT:
Member:
Boneysteele
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19,1974
1.
After comments by President Mitchell, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of September 19, 1974, be
approved after making the following corrections:
Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, 1. LID 54-1, " last paragraph, delete second
sentence and insert the following:
"The Board directed that the following additional corrective action
be taken by the District's contractor: Plant two flats of ivy on Parcel 7,
(Ward and Frances Trask) and two flats of ivy on Parcel 8, (Melville
G. Harvey)." Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
2.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1974
After comments by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
Member Rustigian, and President Mitchell, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of September 26, 1974, be
approved after making the following corrections:
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, 3. REPORT ON WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, STAGE 5B,"
delete the second sentence and insert the following:
"He stated that it was his intention to include the solid waste processing
facility as a separate phase of Stage 5B in the funding application to the
State and the Environmental Protection Agency."
Under "VIII. REPORTS, 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER," delete in
the last sentence the word "personally." Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
3.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1974
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
Minutes of October 3, 1974, be approved as presented. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
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III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV. HEARINGS
None.
V. BIDS
None.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
BLACK HAWK RANCH ANNEXATION BOUNDARIES
1.
President Mitchell, on behalf of the Board, acknowledged receipt of
correspondence from Florence Klinger, Virgil Bozarth, and Kathleen Unda,
wherein they expressed opposition to the annexation of the Blackhawk Ranch
Development by the District.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the following
persons, representing The Blackhawk Ranch Development Company, were present
in the audience: Mr. Robert W. Carrau; Mr. William A. Morris; Mr. Wayne
Hawkins; and Mr. Dan Van Voorhis. Mr. Horstkotte stated that they desired
to present the Board with additional information concerning the current
status of the Blackhawk Ranch Development. Also present in the audience
was Mrs. Linda Moody representing Amigos de Diablo.
Mr. William A. Morris, utilizing maps, reviewed the background and
the stages of development for the Blackhawk Ranch project, including
action by the various governmental agencies involved. He stated that cur-
rently, discussions were being held with the State Parks and Recreational
Department to define the "open space" boundaries and the areas of the
Blackhawk Ranch which would be incorporated into Mt. Diablo State Park. He.
indicated that the State Park and "open space" boundaries of Blackhawk
Ranch would also be coterminus boundaries for the District and EBMUD.
Mr. Robert W. Carrau, utilizing maps, explained the plans for
development of the Blackhawk Ranch project. He stated that the County
Board of Supervisors had imposed some 33 conditions related to the
project which would consist of approximately 4,089 units and would be
constructed in six phases, each phase being contingent upon completion
of the previous phase. He then outlined the planned recreational
facilities that would be under the supervision of Mr. Wayne Hawkins.
A general discussion followed wherein representatives of the
Blackhawk Development Company responded to queries by Board Members
regarding the project and the determination of boundaries for "open space"
areas. Mr. Carrau stated that it was anticipated that definitive
boundaries could be determined within three weeks, utilizing the metes and
bounds method to describe the area to be annexed by the District.
After Mr. Carrau explained the conditions that would be imposed by the
State Park authorities regarding public dedication of areas of Blackhawk
Ranch, Mr. Dan Van Voorhis addressed the Board. Mr. Van Voorhis explained
that the Blackhawk Ranch Development was consistent with the County General
Plan and the definition of "open space" areas. Further discussion followed
with Mr. Morris reviewing the current status of litigation involving the
Blackhawk Ranch project and presenting Board Members with an analysis
of District capital funding for the project based upon the District's
current fee schedule.
Mrs. Moody addressed the Board and asked for an opportunity for
rebuttal to the comments made by the representatives of the Blackhawk
Development Company. She stated that the social and economic values of
the project must balance with its negative environmental aspects.
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President Mitchell announced that a discussion of District planning
and long range financing would continue at the meeting of October 24,1974,
and will relate to growth policy and annexation policy.
After Mr. Van Voorhis stated "for the record" that District staff had
been provided with a copy of the Environmental Impact Report for the
project, President Mitchell stated that interested parties would be notified
at least two weeks in advance of when this matter was to be further con-
sidered by the Board. After requesting staff to review the EIR to determine
the extent of staff input reflected in the County EIR, item was continued.
At 9:30 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell recessed the meeting.
At 9:35 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell reconvened the meeting.
2.
SOLID WASTE RESOURCE RECOVERY STUDY
Board Members reviewed and discussed the Solid Waste Resource Recovery
Study prepared by the District's Engineering Consultant, Brown and Caldwell.
Participating in the discussion and responding to queries by Board Members
and explaining various sections of the Study was Mr. Michael Flanagan,
Brown and Caldwell.
After discussion wherein Board Members expressed interest in receiving
additional economic data and information on aspects of a pilot program
for energy recovery, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the Solid Waste Resource Recovery S'rudy be accepted and
that authorization for Brown and Caldwell to extend the Study to include
additional economic data as related to the Water Reclamation Plant, Stage 5B,
be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
easements from:
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
L. B. Plath, et ux
D. L. Meyle, et al
F. D. Troxel
2154
2308
2402
15
4
6
be accepted at no cost to the District and their recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
b.
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM EBMUD WITH CERTAIN
CONDITIONS, AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT JOB NO. 2392
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute Grant of Easement specifying
certain conditions, from EBMUD and its recording ordered. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
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c.
AUTHORIZE APPORTIONMENT, APPROVE AMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM(S)
AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING OF SAID DIAGRAM(S)
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
authorization for apportionment, approval of amended assessment Diagram(s)
and the recording of the below said Diagram(s), be approved.
Original
Assessment Number
Amended Assessment No.
Apportioned Amount
42-5-4
42-5-12
-13
42-5-14
-15
42-21-32
-33
42-32-14
-15
44-7-5-9
-10
-11
-12
45-1-15-11
-12
47-7-17
-18
-19
50-17-84
-85
50-25-129
-130
50-51-144
-145
50-56-67
68
51-6-23
-24
52-2-2-18
-19
52-2-2-20
-21
52-2-2-22
-23
52-2-2-24
-25
52-5-2-19
-20
-21
-22
52-7-9-16
-17
52-7-14-13
-14
$ 1,042.00
0.00
1,042.00
0.00
694.67
347.33
269.75
809.25
1",069.48
1,069.48
1,069.48
1,069.48
0.00
1,890.17
2,017.78
504.44
3,531.12
341. 31
0.00
227.54
227.54
56.88
56.89
113.77
0.00
1,671.80
417.94
1,869.75
0.00
1,869.75
0.00
1,869.75
0.00
1,869.75
0.00
1,989.16
994.58
1,989.16
994.59
13,669.71
4,230.78
2,888.58
2,888.58
42-5-5
42-21-6
42-32-13
44-7-5-4
45-1-15-1
47-7-7 & 8
50-17-16
50-25-102
50-51-25
50-56-34
51-6-22
52-2-2-10
52-2-2-15
52-2-2-16
52-2-2-17
52-5-2-3 & 14
52-7-9-3
52-7-14-3
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
2.
AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL $4,226.11 FOR STANDARD OIL OF CALIFORNIA
PIPELINE CASING, JOB BECHTEL T.P. EXPANSION, PARCEL 5
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization
of $4,226.11 from the Sewer Construction Fund for Standard Oil of California
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Pipeline Casing, Job Bechtel T. P. Expansion, Parcel 5, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
3.
CLAIM PROCEDURES
Item was continued.
STATEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY JOHN A. BOHN IN THE AMOUNT
OF $2,640.00 FOR VARIOUS CONDEMNATION ACTIONS
4.
After Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented Board Members with
a detailed statement of services and explanation, it was moved by Member
Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization of $2,640.00 for
professional services by John A. Bohn for the following condemnation actions:
Name
Amount
Estates
$350.00
350.00
350.00
453.32
443.32
443.36
250.00
CCCSD vs.
CCCSD vs.
CCCSD vs.
CCCSD vs.
CCCSD vs.
CCCSD vs.
CCCSD vs.
Bobet
Ring
Estate of
Portello
Lutz
Higson
Glen Arms
Gilmore
be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneystee1e
5.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-128, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY CONTAINED IN DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 44 TO THE CENTRAL
CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, utilizing a map,
defined the territory contained in District Annexation No. 44. After
stating that there had been a 100% petition by property owners for
annexation to the District, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded
by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 74-128 be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
6.
AUTHORIZE RE-EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH J. B. GILBERT & ASSOCIATES
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed the proposed agreement
between the District and J. B. Gilbert and Associates, wherein J. B. Gilbert
and Associates would prepare an Environmental Impact Report and an
Environmental Impact Statement for the District's Water Reclamation Plant,
Stage 5B.
After discusson and further explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General
Manager-Chief Engineer, paragraph 2b. of the agreement was amended to
read as follows: "attend public hearings on the draft Environmental Impact
Report, and."
It was then moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the agreement as amended
between the District and J. B. Gilbert and Associates. Carried by the
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following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
7.
DENY VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. JOHN E. FUTCH, 1314 RELIEZ VALLEY ROAD,
LAFAYETTE, FOR SIDE SEWER
Utilizing a map, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
explained that Mr. John E. Futch, 1314 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, had
requested permission to construct a 4" side sewer to connect into another
4" side sewer which services the property of Dr. John Ellis, 1338 Martino
Road, Lafayette. Such a request by Mr. Futch would constitute a variance
of the District Code which prohibits a 4" side sewer from servicing more
than one property. Staff recommendation was to deny the ariance request and
to require Mr. Futch to extend the present 8" main line approximately
130 feet in order to properly service Mr. Futch's property and other
parcels in the vicinity.
Mr. Futch addressed the Board and stated that cost to extend the
8" main line would be excessive. He stated that, in the instance of Dr. Ellis,
the District had considered costs to extend the 8" main line excessive, and
therefore, had authorized Dr. Ellis to extend the 8" main line to a distance
less than required and with a permit to connect to the sewer system with a
4" side sewer. Mr. Futch stated that for him to extend the 8" main line
130 feet, the cost would approximate $4,000.00. Mr. Futch further stated
that only two other properties could reasonably connect into Dr. Ellis's 4"
side sewer (Dr. Ronald Fujimoto, 3601 Echo Springs Road, Lafayette, and
Mr. Charles T. Franklin, 3438 Shangri-La Road, Lafayette). Therefore, cost
for the extension of the 8" main line would be excessive in relationship to
benefits to be derived. Lastly, Mr. Futch stated that his engineer had in-
formed him that hydraulically, Dr. Ellis's existing 4" side sewer, because
of grade had adequate capacity to service the four properties if necessary.
After discussion wherein staff was requested to determine number of
property sites located in the area which could be serviced by an 8" main
line extension and also to re-evaluate rebate provisions, the item was
continued to the meeting of October 24,1974. In the interim, staff was
requested to coordinate activities with Mr. Futch to attempt to resolve the
matter.
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-129, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR
POSITION OF EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported he had
reviewed the personnel recommendation of staff and recommended its adoption.
After further explanation by Mr. Hinkson, Manager, Maintenance Department,
relating to the administration of the examination for the position of
Equipment Mechanic, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that Resolution No. 74-129 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-130, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KENNETH ROAN TO POSITION
OF EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 74-130 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
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10.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-131, A RESOLUTION 1 DOPTING ELIGIBILITY LIST
FOR POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR ASSISTANT
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 74-131 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-132, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING G. R. WINTER TO
POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR ASSISTANT
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 74-132 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
12.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-133, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DALE OHDA TO POSITION
OF ENGINEERING AID III
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 74-133 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
13.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-134, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR
POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 74-134 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
14.
AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE AT THE AMERICAN CONGRESS OF SURVEYING AND
MAPPING CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 17-19,1974, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Mr. Horstkotte, General t-1anager-Chief Engineer, stated that staff
w~s withdrawing its request-for authorization for staff to attend the Survey
and Mappiùg Conference to be held at Palm Springs, October 17-19, 1974.
Mr. Horstkotte did request, however, authorization for staff attendance
at the American Congress on Survey and Mapping Retracement Workshop to be
held November 7-9, 1974, in Sacramento.
After discussion regarding the workshop agenda, it was moved by Member
Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization of registration
fees, transportation and per diem for three days for Mr. Wendle Whipple
to attend the American Congress on Survey and Mapping Retracement Workshop,
November 7-9, 1974, in Sacramento, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
15.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
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16.
:NFuRMATION
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED CONCERNING REPUBLIC NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
a.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that
effective October 1, 1974, life insurance and dental benefits for District
employees were to be covered by Republic National Life Insurance Company
of Dallas, Texas, vice Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Philadelphia.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that dental coverage under the new plan would
extend benefits to employees from 75/25% to 80/20% and that annual cost for den-
tal benefits would be $25.00 per family vice $25.00 per individual.
After President Mitchell noted that Member Boneysteele, who was
absent, had expressed interest in this matter, item was continued.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-135, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 73-131
RELATING TO LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT, PARCEL
NO. 54-2-4-16 BY REMOVING THE NAME OF ALFRED J. BUSCH FROM THE
CONTENTS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF "ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
SATISFACTION OF AGREEMENT RESPECTING EQUALIZATION CHARGE (LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT PARCEL NO. 54-2-4-16)"
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte that Mr. Busch had elected to
cancel his previous agreement with the District and that Special Counsel
to the District, Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch, posed no objections, it
was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 74-135 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Boneysteele
b. Mr. Horstkotte reported on his recent District business visits
to Spokane, Washington and Denver, Colorado.
c. Mr. Horstkotte reported that President Mitchell and Member Rustigian
had toured the District's Treatment Plant Facilities on October 12, 1974.
d. Mr. Horstkotte reported that staff was planning a tour for
representatives of the Bay Area Sewage Services Agency prior to BASSA's
regional meeting which is scheduled for December 11,1974, in Concord.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Bohn presented Board Members with a draft form letter related to
claims by property owners.
After discussion, Mr. Bohn was requested to revise the proposed draft
letter.
3.
SECRETARY
Mr. Davis reported that members of the Citizens Advisory Committee
on Solid Waste Recycling had received a copy of the proposed pilot program
for home separation of solid waste. Comments on the pilot program from
committee had been requested.
4.
COMMITTEES
BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY
Member Gibbs, Trustee for BASSA, reported that the BASSA's regional
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meeting will be held at the Sheraton Inn in Concord on December 11,1974.
Discussion followed regarding administrative matters related to the
proposed tour of the District's Treatment Facilities by attendees at
BASSA's regional meeting on December 11,1974.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
President Mitchell commented on the pilot program for home separation
of solid waste and suggested that staff explore the feasibility of home
separation of all cans (tin and aluminum) as a part of the program.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:56 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the meeting to
October 24,1974.
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President of tWe District Board of the
Central Contrf Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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