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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 12-18-75 677 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD DECEMBER 18, 1975 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on December 18, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested the District Secretary to call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele ABSENT: Member: Rustigian Member Rustigian arrived at 8:08 P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the Minutes of December 4, 1975, be approved after making the following corrections: Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, 4. AUTHORIZE $6,000 TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCT SEWER EXTENSION ADJACENT TO ROSSI STREET, LAFAYETTE," strike out the first paragraph and insert the following in its stead. "Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to the Board that the two properties in LID 25-5 were assessed as though they had full gravity service, but the house plumbing system in each case is too low to connect to the sewer in Rossi Street by gravity. Therefore, a public main should be extended 220' to the rear of the properties to provide the gravity service for which the properties were assessed." Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, 7. INFORMATION a. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REGARDING CHARGES FOR CANDIDATES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION FOR THE DISTRICT ELECTION," change the first sentence of the first paragraph to read as follows: "After discussion, Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, commented that this was a matter that should be taken up with the County to determine the District's responsibility. " Under "VII. sentence: NEW BUSINESS 7. INFORMATION b. ," add the following to the "which was authored by Mr. G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager-Chief Engineer, and D. L. Eisenhauer, Project Manager, Brown and Caldwell." Under "VIII. REPORTS 4. COMMITTEES b. BASSA," in the sentence delete the word "presented" and insert the words "will present." Under "IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, f.," delete that portion of the paragraph after the word "consensus" and add the following: "that the Water District Contract Committee should review the contract." Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None 12 18 75 678 II 1. EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. V1. OLD BUSINESS President Boneystee1e requested that the Board digress from the order of the Agenda and take up Items 3 and 6 of OLD BUSINESS. 3. SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW GARBAGE FRANCHISES AND CONSULTING PROPOSAL Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, requested that the Board put this item over to the meeting of January 8, 1976, as Mr. George Gordon, Attorney representing the garbage franchisees had advised that he would be unable to attend this evening's meeting. President Boneystee1e indicated he had no objection if it was agreeable with the interested parties present in the audience. Mr. Fred Fag1iano and Mr. Geno Banducci voiced no objection to deferring this item until January 8, 1976. President Boneystee1e then requested Mr. Fag1iano to notify Mr. Gordon and that Mr. Fag1iano furnish the District's Accounting Department with the necessary financial statements for the year of 1974 and the first half of 1975, for review before the January 8 meeting. DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM 6. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and Board Members conferred at length in regard to the proposed draft for the Employees' Deferred Compensation Program and the Board requested modifications to certain sections. Mr. Bohn stated that he would make the requested modifications and present the modified draft to the Employees' committee for review prior to returning it to the Board. Mr. Bohn indicated that he would anticipate having the program redrafted and returned to the Board for reconsideration and possible adoption at the next scheduled Board Meeting on January 8, 1976. At this time, the Board reverted back to the order of the Agenda. 1. REVENUE PROGRAM AND CORRESPONDENCE FROM STATE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to Board Members the results of the conference held between the District and representatives from the State, City of Concord and Brown and Caldwell. The District is required by the State to modify its contract with the City of Concord ~nd eliminate the use of Assessed Valuations from the formula for sharing of capital expenditures. Concord will contribute capital on a flow strength basis in the same way as our industrial ordinance is framed. It is the City of Concord's responsibility to coordinate their Revenue Program with ours. Staff will be communicating with the State to summarize the meeting and our interpretations. It was suggested that the Board pass an ordinance in January, 1976, adopting the changes in the service charge ordinance and then set a hearing date to consider the entire concept. 12 18 75 679 2. CASA - GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte regarding given to CASA on their form and the actual figures determining our share of study costs, it was again not to participate in the CASA insurance program. the premium figures originally intended to be considered in the consensus of the Board (Item No.3 was taken up as first item of business under VI. OLD BUSINESS) 4. PROJECT NO. 2571, 27-INCH WATERSHED LINE IN DIABLO ROAD BETWEEN SAN RAMON CREEK AND INTERSTATE 680, DANVILLE Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to Board Members that the proposed 27-inch sewer line to be installed parallel with an existing overloaded 15-inch sewer line in this area is sized to serve the total watershed area and must be installed before the County road work begins since no underground work will be permitted in this area for five years after completion of the County road. In the Environmental Assessment of our project, the County becomes the "Lead Agency" thereby the preparation of an EIR by the District dealing specifically with the sewer is not mandatory. As a result of these factors, the project could be challenged on the grounds that the County's EIR did not deal with the fact that the proposed 27-inch sewer has surplus capacity. The District Counsel felt it would be satisfactory to proceed with the plan as previously authorized on March 20, 1975. The Board's consensus was that the District should proceed with the construction as designed. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 112, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-414 OF THE DISTRICT CODE After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Ordinance No. 112 be adopted and that this Ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District and shall be published once in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and shall be effective upon expiration of one week after the publication. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None (Item No.6 was taken up as the second item of business under VI. OLD BUSINESS) VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSENT ITEMS none. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND THE ADOPTION OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF RECORDING 2. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the easements, as listed below, be accepted at no cost to the District and that respective resolutions of acceptance be adopted and that their recordation be authorized. Grantor Job No. Parcel State of California John S. Holm, et ux Kasha, Inc. Russell B. Connelley, et ux Robert K. Gardner, et al Johannes Hjorth, et ux Wilfred W. Ha11meyer, et ux William V. Surman, et ux Henry M. Hickey, et ux Donald W. Frisk, et ux Theodora L. Reuter Willard K. Woodmansee, et ux 1371 2182 2458 2552 2552 2587 2587 2641 2641 2643 2643 2643 34 & 35 4 3 2 3 1 4 1 2 1 2 3 12 18 75 680 3. a. RESOLUTION NO. 75-152, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA- LAFAYETTE AREA, (JOB NO. 1371 - PARCELS 34 AND 35) b. RESOLUTION NO. ì5-153, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM JOHN S. HOLM, ET UX- WALNUT CREEK AREA, (JOB NO. 2182 - PARCEL 4) c. RESOLUTION NO. 75-154, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM KASHA, INC. - WALNUT CREEK AREA, (JOB NO. 2458 - PARCEL NO.3) d. RESOLUTION NO. 75-155, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING &~ EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM RUSSELL B. CONNELLEY, ET UX- PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 2552 - PARCEL NO.2) e. RESOLUTION NO. 75-156. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM ROBERT K. GARDNER. ET AL- PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 2552 - PARCEL NO.3) f. RESOLUTION NO. 75-157, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM JOHNANNES HJORTH, ET UX- PLEASANT HILL AREA (JOB NO. 2587 - PARCEL NO.1) g. RESOLUTION NO. 75-158, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM WILFRED W. HALLMEYER, ET UX- PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 2587 - PARCEL NO.4) h. RESOLUTION NO. 75-159, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM WILLIAM V. SURMAN, ET UX,- DANVILLE AREA, (JOB NO. 264l - PARCEL NO.1) i. RESOLUTION NO. 75-l60, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM HENRY M. HICKEY, ET UX- DANVILLE AREA, (JOB NO. 2641 - PARCEL NO.2) j. RESOLUTION NO. 75-161, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM DONALD W. FRISK, ET UX- PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 2643 - PARCEL NO.1) RESOLUTION NO. 75-162, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM THEODORA L. REUTER, PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 2643 - PARCEL NO.2) k. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 75-163, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTlNG AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM WILLARD K. WOODMANSEE, ET UX- PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 2643 - PARCEL NO.3) Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM DEED TO KASHA, INC., JOB NO. 2458, PARCEL 3, WALNUT CREEK AREA It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute and record a Quit Claim Deed to Kasha, Inc., and that a Resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 75-164, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO KASHA, INC., JOB NO. 2458, PARCEL 3, WALNUT CREEK AREA Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None 12 18 75 681 4. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE" CONTRACT AND GRANT OF EASEMENT" FROM U.S.A., BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, JOB NO. 2581, PARCEL NO.1 After discussion by Board Members and staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President of the Board be authorized to execute "Contract and Grant of Easement" from U.S.A., Bureau of Reclamation, Job No. 258l, Parcel No.1 (to be accepted and recording authorized after execution by Bureau). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None 5. SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGE FOR MOUNT DIABLO YMCA Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to the Board Members the circumstances of the YMCA service charge under our present program. With the adoption of the proposed new revenue program next year, the District will no longer have the liberality of exempting certain public agencies and schools in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations. President Boneystee1e asked if there were any representatives from the YMCA in the audience. There were none. Mr. Horstkotte recommended that under the present circumstances, the request from the YMCA be denied on the basis that it is not possible under Ordinance 86. It was then moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the written request presented by the YMCA for exemption from payment of Special Sewer Service Charge be denied and that they be requested to bring all billings current. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 6. REVISION OF LETTER TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS REQUESTING ANNEXATION TO CCCSD Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that there was a new paragraph inserted in the letter as adopted several years ago. After comments and discussion by Board Members, Member Rustigian stated that this letter should be redrafted each year by the Board President. President Boneystee1e stated that he would redraft the letter for Board review and approval. 7. REVIEW OF ANNEXATION PETITIONS AND MAKE DETERMINATIONS FOR EACH After discussion by staff and Board Members, it was the consensus of the Board that small parcels should not be grouped with large acreages for review and/oy annexation purposes, and that the matter of the proposed District Annexation No. 50 would be continued for a formal action. 8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION OF $15,000 FOR INFILTRATION/INFLOW CONTROL AND CORRECTION Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested from the District Board an additional authorization of $15,000 to continue the infiltration/inflow control and correction program as recommended by Lampman and Associates. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, to authorize $15,000 for infiltration/inflow control and correction program. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None 12 18 75 682 9. CLAIM OF RONALD W. KIRSHER, 49 STANTON AVENUE, ORINDA, FOR $25 SEWER CLEANING BILL, NOVEMBER 20, 1975 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the claim of Mr. Ronald W. Kirsher in the amount of $25 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 10. AUTHORIZE $800 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTABLE GAS DETECTOR After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, regarding the need of the maintenance repair crew for a portable gas detector, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, to authorize $800 for the purchase of a portable gas detector. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs : Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None 11. APPOINT ERIK B. VAN DEUSEN TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR RANGE 53A, ($1007 - 1223) After explanation and discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Erik B. Van Deusen be appointed to the position of Assistant Plant Operator, Range 53A, ($1007 - 1223) and that a Resolution be adopted reflecting the same. RESOLUTION NO. 75-165, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ERIK B. VAN DEUSEN TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None 12. AUTHORIZE $800 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE, HONDA MODEL ATC 90K3 After explanation by staff and discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authorization of $800 for the purchase of an off-road vehicle, Honda Model No. ATC 90K3, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None 13. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. 14. INFORMATION a. COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 75-981 Board Members noted County Resolution No. 75-981 pertaining to the matter of Contra Costa County endorsing the plan of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District for the conversion of solid waste into energy. 12 18 75 683 VIII. REPORTS l. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that he has suggested to Brown and Caldwell, and they have agreed, to have a representative from Brown and Caldwell present at the third meeting of each month to answer any questions the Board may have regarding the plant construction progress. The plant construction is going well. The turbines have been delivered. The sedimentation and nitrification tanks are nearing completion. Precast panelling on the outside of the building is going very well as is the plastering within the administration building and the laboratory complex. The computer run through should occur in late January. The incinerators are lined and 90% complete. Piping and Solids Conditioning Building are proceeding well. Phase II proceeding extremely well. b. Mr. Horstkotte reported on a meeting with the State regarding Solids Waste Management. Present were representatives from the State Water Resource Control Board and the Regional Board. They expressed enthusiasm over our project and indicated a letter would be sent to the District authorizing us to proceed with the prototype project at the Concord Plant. The cost for the project has gone up considerably. c. Mr. Hinkson has explored and determined the extent of damage done to the 27-inch E Line, by the blasting of an EBMUD contractor. We have obtained a series of photographs and have a map from EBMUD indicating the fact that they did blast in the area of the damage. Restoration of the damage is going very well. d. Larwin Station, with the exception of the emergency equipment, will be ready for operation shortly after the first of the year. e. The District has been offered about 80,.000 cu. yds. of earth material which can be used at the Plant for the creation of certain dikes. The cost to the District would be about 50 cents per cu. yd. f. The supernatant ponds that were authorized to be created out of Holding Basin C have been completed; pumps are being installed and the system should be operational within four weeks' time. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT The County Solid Waste Plan which the Board of Supervisors sent to the cities has had the Joint Powers Agreement removed; therefore, there is no reason the cities should not approve the plan. 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES a. BAS SA Member Gibbs, Trustee for BASSA explained in more detail the bill that Assemblyman John Knox will present, wherein BASSA is proposed to be placed under ABAG. The function of BASSA would continue, however, participation by special districts would be eliminated. 1fumber Gibbs proposed that this District place an item on the Agenda to consider what our contribution to ABAG will be. b. Member Mitchell advised the Board that he had conversation with Mr. George Wasson, representative on Solid Waste, as to why the City of Lafayette does not franchise Lafayette Garbage. They would like to discuss this with staff and requested that a Board Member be present at that meeting. Discussion followed between Board Members and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, in regard to the garbage franchises, and Mr. Bohn stated that he would be prepared to discuss it further at the next meeting. 12 18 75 684 IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. President Boneysteele stated that there will be three Board Meetings in January, as follows: January 8, 15 and 29. b. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that in addition to the Minutes themselves, there will be an attachment listing all of the authorizations on Sewer Construction approved by the Board at that particular meeting. c. Mr. Horstkotte asked the President if the members on the standing committees would remain the same for the coming year. It was agreed by the Board that they would remain the same and are as follows: Personnel: Chairman: Member Allan Committee Member: Member Gibbs Expenditures: Chairman: Member Mitchell Committee Member: Member Rustigian Chairman: Member Mitchell Committee Member: Member Rustigian Solid \.Jaste: BASSA: Member Gibbs Water District Contract Committee: Chairman: President Boneystee1e Committee Member: Member Gibbs d. At the request of Member Gibbs, President Boneysteele queried the Board about their interest in changing the meeting time from 8:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. It was the consensus of the Board Members that they would try the earlier meeting time. X. ADJOURNMENT At lO:57 P.M., President Boneystee1e adjourned the regular meeting to 7:30 P.M. on January 8, 1976. COUNTERSIGNED: / -- ~¿~~ Secreta of the Distri, Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California MINlITES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 2,1976 The meeting of January 2, 1976 was canceled because a quorum could not be established. Therefore, it was continued to the regular meeting of January 8, 1976. 12 18 75