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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 11-14-74 468 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING .. - OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT NOVEMBER 14,1974 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 California, on November 14,1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Boneysteele. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian. Allan and Boneysteele ABSENT: Member: Gibbs (excused) II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After comments by Member Mitchell and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager- Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of November 7,1974, be approved after making the following corrections: Under "V. BIDS, 2. AWARD OF BID, WATER RECLAMATION PLANT- PHASE II, STAGE SA," delete the first sentence of paragraph 3, page 3, and insert the following: "After explanation that management fees by Bechtel Corporation for the engineering of the Water Reclamation Treatment Facilities would not exceed the amount set aside by the State and the Environmental Protection Agency for this purpose, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan that the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to execute a management contract with Bechtel Corporation for the District's Water Reclamation Plant, Phase II, Stage 5A." Under "IX. the following: MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR." delete paragraph No.3 and insert "3. President Mitchell, in response to query by Member Rustigian regard- ing the current status of the Contra Costa Sanitary Districts Presidents' Council, stated that the most recent meeting was in regard to selection of nominees for the position of Alternate Trustee for the Bay Area Sewage Services Agency. 4. Member Gibbs suggested that staff compile current data regarding annexation and connection fees being imposed by other local governmental entities and have this information available at the meeting of November 14, 1974." Renumber the previous paragraph No. "4" to No. "5." Motion correcting the Minutes of the meeting of November 7,1974, carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Gibbs III. EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. 11 14 74 469 VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF MATTERS RELATED TO DISTRICT PLANNING President Boneystee1e initiated the discussion by suggesting that the Board establish a priority list of integrated matters which are related to District planning activities. He suggested the following: a. Determination of boundaries for the District's ultimate service area. b. Financial planning for implementation of District projects. c. Restructuring of sources of District Revenue to accommodate State and Federal requirements for grant funds. d. Review of District's plans for solid waste management. Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed and exchanged comments regarding: determination of boundaries for the District's ultimate service area; population densities and projections in Contra Costa County; review of the District's sewer system to include trunk- line and watershed line capacities with particular reference to Line A and Line G; consideration of such limitation factors as treatment plant capacity and air pollution requirements; and activities by the Local Agency Formation Commission to define "spheres of influence" for cities and special districts. During the discussion, Mr. Dean LaField, Home Builders Association of Contra Costa-Solano Counties, Inc., addressed the Board and expressed his interest in the matters discussed by the Board and indicated that his organiza- tion would have an appropriate official response to the matter of annexation and fixture charges when the matter is next considered by the Board at its meeting of December 5,1974. As a result of the discussion, staff was requested to prepare additional information and data that would reflect trunkline and watershed line capacity for specific geographical population equivalents with particular reference to Line G and the San Ramon area. Such data to be available for the Planning Meeting of December 26,1974. Item continued. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. VIII. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte presented Board Members with a memorandum dated November 13,1974, which depicts sewer service charges imposed by other local governmental entities. b. RESOLUTION NO. 74-145, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF SUPERNATANT AND DIGESTED SLUDGE TREATMENT FACILITIES, APPROPRIATING $20,000 THEREFORE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Niles, Manager, Plant Operations, that odor problems occurring at the Treatment Plant Facilities, were incident to the construction of the Wastewater Reclamation Facilities, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 74-145 be adopted and that authorization of $20,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for construction of Supernatant and Digested Sludge Facili- ties be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None Gibbs c. Mr. Horstkotte read to the Board an article appearing in the magazine "The Reporter" of November 1974, a publication of the American Public Works Association. The article referred to the recently completed study wherein 11 14 74 -_. ------- ------------- -.-----------. ---- - ------- 470 resource recovery from municipal solid waste could provide the necessary energy requirements for the District's Water Reclamation Plant. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES a. After discussion and concurrence by individual Board Members, President Boneysteele designated Board Membership to the following committees: Connnittee Membership Remarks Concord Negotiating Committee President Boneysteele, Chairman Member Mitchell None Personnel Member Gibbs Member Allan Tentative assignment Expenditure Member Rustigian Board Member to be designated Solid Waste Management Member Mitchell Member Rustigian None BASSA Member Gibbs, Trustee b. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on a recent meeting with the City of Concord management and consultants wherein alternate methods were discussed to finance sewer treatment facilities. c. President Boneysteele, after noting that Board Members had been presented with a copy of the Minutes of a meeting of November 13, 1974, held by former members of the Citizens Advisory Conunittee on Solid Waste Recycling, he commented that the price of newspaper on the current market was now approximately $4.00 per ton. It may not be economically feasible at this price to proceed with the pilot program for home separation of solid waste. After discussion, President Boneysteele requested that the pilot pro- gram for home separation be scheduled for a future planning meeting by the Board. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 1. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, suggested that a proposed ordinance amending the District Code which relates to the franchising of collecting agencies be scheduled for the meeting of November 21,1974. 2. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on a recent meeting between staff representatives, Counsel for the District, and representatives from the City of Walnut Creek. Purpose of the meeting was to review and discuss methods and procedures to improve cooperative measures between the City of Walnut Creek and the District concerning "designated spheres of influence" and planning. Mr. Bohn indicated that the City Attorney of Walnut Creek will prepare a proposed draft of an agreement reflecting cooperative measures and will be submitted to the Board for its consideration in January, 1975. After discussion by Board Members and Mr. Bohn, a joint meeting between Board Members and City Councilmen was tentatively scheduled for January 30, 1975. 11 14 74 471 3. After comment by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. LaField, it was the consensus of the Board to consider a proposed ordinance amending the District Code at its meeting of December 5.1974. Sections of the Code proposed for amendment relate to recommended increases in annexation and fixture charges. x. ADJOURNMENT At 10:33 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting. ,.- ") --- £ President of he District B rd of the Central Contra Costa Sanit y District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: C-'. / li ' >-- /. " c {,- c..:'l<,\IL~ Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California ,II 14 74 -- -------------- -- - ----..---