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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD MAY 20,1976
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 May 20,1976,
at 7:30 P.M.
President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested the
Secretary of the District to call roll.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Member:
Allan
President Boneysteele informed the Board that Member Allan had called
and requested to be excused from the meeting.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
Minutes of May 11,1976 be approved as presented. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
III.
EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
President Boneysteele requested that the Board digress from the order of
the agenda and take up items of NEW BUSINESS.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF
RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
1.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, 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 No.
Frank G. Bolla, et al
Frank G. Bolla, et al
Charles S. O'Connor, et ux
Whitegate Developers
2659
2659
2693
2664
1
4
3
5
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-97, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM FRANK G. BOLLA, ET AL, ALAMO AREA (JOB NO. 2659 -
PARCEL NO.1)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-98, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM FRANK G. BOLLA, ET AL, ALAMO AREA (JOB NO. 2659,
PARCEL NO.4)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-99, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM CHARLES S. O'CONNOR AND MARILYN V. O'CONNOR,
WALNUT CREEK AREA (JOB NO. 2693 - PARCEL NO.3)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-100, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM WHITEGATE DEVELOPERS, DIABLO AREA, (JOB NO. 2664,
PARCEL NO.5)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
2.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION, CITY OF LAFAYETTE AND
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the execution of Consent to Dedication be approved and a
resolution be adopted to that effect.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-101, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSENT
TO DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER PARCEL 25, LID 25,
LAFAYETTE
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
CONFIRM "AMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING OF SAID
DIAGRAMS"
3.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that confirmation of the "Amended Assessment Diagrams" for the
following assessments and authorization for recording of said diagrams
be approved.
Original Assessment No.
Amended Assessment/No.
ApportionedAmt.
47-10-6-7
47-10-11
12
13
$2,017.78
2,017.78
2,017.78
1,444.29
1,444.29
52- 7-2-16
52-7-2-24
25
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SEN.T :
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None.
Allan (excused)
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4.
CLAIM OF MRS. ANN BOOTH, 1461 VIA LOMA, WALNUT CREEK, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$22.50 FOR A PLUMBING BILL
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that the claim of Mrs. Ann Booth resulting from a stoppage
in the main line, in the amount of $22.50, be approved. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
Before continuing with the agenda, President Boneysteele requested that
the Board hear Mr. John Howell's request under MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. Mr. John Howell addressed the Board regarding the pending annexation
of his Parcel of 3.36 acres (P.A. 13-76) on Montair Drive in Danvi11e. He
requested Board approval of this Parcel for future annexation in order that
he may start construction.
After review and discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that authorization to include Parcel P.A. 76-13, in the
pending annexation proceedings be approved. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneystee1e
None
Allan. (execused)
President Boneysteele reverted to the order of the agenda.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES CONTAINED IN DISTRICT
ANNEXATION NO. 50 TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 76-102.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-102, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES
CONTAINED IN DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 50 TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
SANITARY DISTRICT
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
2.
MT. DIABLO YMCA REQUES T
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reviewed the conditions
surrounding the YMCA service charge and indicated that they had requested
their Special Sewer Service Charge classification be changed to the classification
assigned to certain other non-profit charitable organizations.
Mr. Lee Russell, Treasurer of the YMCA, addressed the Board and requested
that the District Board accept their check making retroactive payment from
July 1972 through June 1976 at the minimum charge of $2.00 per month, totaling
$96.00. '
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After June 1976, it is understood and accepted that the YMCA will be
classified as a sewer user under ~the new Environmental Quality Charge
Ordinance.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the YMCA be placed in the same minimum rate classification
as churches and non-profit groups until July 1,1976, at which time they
will be reclassified as a sewer user, and that their check in the amount of
$96.00 be accepted as full payment for sewer service charges through
June 1976. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
3.
AUTHORIZATION FOR G. A. HORSTKOTTE, JR., TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
ON DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2571 CONSISTING OF THE INSTALLATION OF A
TRUNK LINE SEWER AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES IN DIABLO ROAD, DANVILLE
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the General
Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to file Notice of Completion on
DSP 2571 consisting of the installation of a trunk sewer and appurtenant
structures in Diablo Road, Danville. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
VII.
~E\'¡ BUSINESS
ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4 WERE TAKEN UP EARLIER IN THE MEETING.
5.
AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE WATER HEATER - $1,200.00
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members, it was agreed that the cost of the water
heater could be reduced if installed by District personnel.
It was then moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that
staff be authorized to purchase an 85-gallon water heater for the District
office, to be installed by District personnel. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
6.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF LOUIS MANGINI TO THE POSITION OF TEMPORARY
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to the Board
that Mr. Ken Roan, Equipment Mechanic, has had a relapse of Hepatitis and
will be off three-four months thereby necessitating the hiring of a temporary
Equipment Mechanic for the balance of this period.
After further discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded
by Member Gibbs, that the District appoint Mr. Louis Mangini to the
position of Temporary Equipment Mechanic, salary range $7.09 per hour.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
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AUTHORIZATION OF $421.00 TO REPLACE CHAIN SAW
7.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this item
normally would be placed on the budget but due to the continuous and costly
repair of our existing saw, immediate replacement is considered necessary.
President Boneysteele suggested that staff establish an item in the
budget for similar contingencies so that in such circumstances, staff may
take care of these matters without awaiting Board approval.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
authorization for $421.00 to replace a chain saw be approved. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
8.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
9.
INFORMATION
a.
EPA CORRESPONDENCE - Board Members acknowledged receipt of correspondence.
VII 1.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. REVENUE PROGRAM - Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that the Environmental
Quality Charge postcards will be mailed to the residential propérty owners on
~ay 24-25, and that staff has been apprised in regard to discussions with the
public in relation to this matter.
Mr. Horstkotte also advised the Board that he will, be meeting with
commercial and industrial users on Wednesday, May 26,1976 with regard to
the proposed high service charges. Board Members instructed Mr. Horstkotte
to point out to the users that they may be able to lower their service charge
by recycling their wastewater.
The Board requested staff to provide them with the actual wording of the
Revenue Program Guidelines issued pursuant to the Federal Act.
After additional queries by Board Members, it was the consensus that
an advisory meeting be held by the Board and staff prior to the hearing of
June 10,1976.
b. Mr. Horstkotte advised that he had met with Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel
for the District, to work out anticipated problems with Peterson-Simpson,
contractor for the Treatment Plant Expansion, Phase I.
c. ~Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that he has had meetings with the
principals of Phase II, and is satisfied that the change orders are now at
a reasonable limit.
d. Mr. Horstkotte proposed to the Board that on the 5B project, the
District separate the Design portion from Project Management. Brown and
Caldwell is distinct in its technical expertise, while Bechtel seems to be
outstanding in project management.
President Boneysteele stated that if we adopt this concept, the District
should consider several firms for project management.
At this time, Mr. Horstkotte took the opportunity on behalf of the Board
and staff to present to Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, a
briefcase as a token of their appreciation for his long service as District
Counsel. Mr. Bohn thereupon expressed his profound pleasure and thanked
everyone concerned.
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2.
SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Bohn stated that t~e case of Peter Knoedler has been filed and will
be heard at Small Claims Court on June 17.
3.
SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
a.
PERSONNEL
Member Gibbs stated that Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Commitee,
had requested that he report to the Board in regard to the committee's "Meet
and Confer Session" with representatives of the Distrïct Employees' Association.
Member Gibbs reported that in addition to making salary and benefit
requests for the 1976-77 year, the employees are taking the nècessary steps
to establish the Employees' Association as their recognized representative
under the Meyer-Milias-Brown Act.
Thus far, the Employees' Association has made a salary request and three
fringe benefit requests for the July negotiations. They are:
1.
A 10% salary increase.
2.
Paid holiday for the day after Thanksgiving.
3.
Continuation of medical benefits for the spouse of a deceased employee.
4. Payment for total accrued sick leave upon retirement or termination,
rather than the present policy of paying for only that portion of unused
yearly sick leave above the average used by employees for that year.
The requested salary increase would result in a $225,000 yearly cost
increase.
After discussion between Board and staff, it was the consensus of the
Board that an outside consultant be retained to update our study of two years
ago. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he would
obtain a proposal to this end and bring it back to the Board for consideration.
The Personnel Committee plans to meet with the Employees' Negotiating
Committee on Monday, May 24,1976. The Personnel Committee will meet with
Mr. Horstkotte and David Niles on the same evening in regard, to Plant staffing.
Mr. Hopkins, Secretary of the District, advised the Board that three
names had been received for the position of "Counsel for the District."
Board Members were in agreement that the District should expand its
efforts on this subject. It was therefore moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that the closing date for receiving resumes
for "Counsel for the District" be extended by fifteen days (through June 15,
1976) and that the ad be placed in the San Francisco Chronicle, Examiner
and Oakland Tribune for a period of one week commencing May 24,1976. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe,rs:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan (excused)
b.
SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE
Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, reported that the solid
waste meeting with the City of Pleasant Hill has been reschedulèd: fDr
May 24.
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Mr. Bohn also stated that the Solid Waste Management Ad Hoc Committee
was to recommend a permanent Interim Policy Body by June 30, however, the
time has now been extended to December 31,1976.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. This item regarding John Howell was taken up following Item 4
under NEW BUSINESS.
b. Member Rustigian suggested that the time of the Board Meeting be
changed from 7:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Motion failed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Mitchell and Rustigian
Gibbs and Boneystee1e
Allan (excused)
c. President Boneystee1e gave a report on the CASA meeting in
Newport Beach.
At 9:08 P.M., President Boneysteele declared an executive session to
discuss personnel matters.
At 9:28 P.M., President Boneystee1e closed the executive session.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
At .9:30 P.M., President Boneystee1e adjourned the meeting.
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President 0 the Board of rectors of
Central Contra Costa Sani ary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secreta of the Boar of Directors of
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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