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MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD DECEMBER 16,1976
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 December 16,1976. at 7:30 P.M.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele .
Allan
Member Allan arrived at 7:58 P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Gibbs, that the minutes of December 2,1976 be approved with the
following additions:
Under "VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES b." in the third paragraph, add
the following at the end of the last sentence:
Oland to thank Mr. Boege for his offer."
Under "IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR", in the fifth paragraph strike
out the last four words and add the following instead:
"litigation concerning the Fred J. Early Contract."
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Allan
President Boneysteele requested that the Board digress from the
order of the agenda to take up the matters concerning those present in
the audience. . Hearing no objections, the Board took up the items in the
fo 11 owi ng order:
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
1.
MARTINEZ EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER TEMPORARY SEWER CONNECTION
This item did not appear on the agenda due to the lateness of its
submittal, however, Mr. Ken Jaffe, associated with the Center, has
requested Board consideration to waive the minimum connection fee on the
temporary mobile child care unit. They propose to build a permanent
structure to replace the temporary unit within two years.
After comments by staff and discussion, wherein President Boneysteele
pointed out that the Board cannot permanently waive the fee, it was
moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Martinez
Early Childhood Center pay $161 at this time, which amount will be
credited towards the fees for the permanent structure when it ;s built,
. also that the substandard sidesewer presently in the ground be considered
acceptable for the temporary unit. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
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VI I.
NEW BUSINESS
2.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THREE PARCELS (P.A. 76-35,36 AND 37) TO BE
CONSIDERED IN PENDING ANNEXATION TO THE DISTRICT
Mr. Jim Lynn, representing the Miranda Land Company, addressed the
Board requesting approval of P.A. 76-36 (19 acre parcel, Walnut Creek-
Alamo). The County has already approved the Negative EIR and the tentative
plan.
President Boneysteele pointed out that it is the policy of the Board
not to approve any annexations prior to approval of the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Lynn asked if it would be possible to go ahead with the plan
check so that he could get under the old connection, inspection and
review fee rate.
After further discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded
by Member Gibbs, that the preliminary plans (P.A. 76-36) would be included
in future annexation, subject to approval of the County Planning Commission
and LAFCo, at the current connection, inspection and review fee charge,
with the understanding that in the event of a connection freeze, service
may-not be available. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
None
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
P.A. 76-35 (Alamo) and P.A. 76-37, (Danvi11e) be approved. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: .
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
None
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
b. Mr. Dean La Field, representing the Associated Building Industry
of Northern California, Eastern Division, addressed the Board regarding
the Board's action of November 18 with respect to raising District's
inspection fees and charges. He stated that he feels the increase
in regard to construction. inspection fees is extremely high.and that
the affected contractors had not received adequate notice that the
matter was being considered.
Staff explained to Mr. La Field that the increase is partially due
to the int~od~ction of TV inspection, which has improved the quality of
work tremendously, however, this is an expensive operation. The other
major contributing factor is the fact that the District has not adjusted
inspection charges for three years to meet inflationary cost increases.
After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that a one month moratorium on fees and charges
be initiated to allow time for staff to work with Mr. Dean La Field in
analyzing costs contributing to the increase, that this matter be
reconsidered at the meeting of January 27, 1977 and that the effective
date of Ordinance No. 122 be deferred to February 1,1977. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
President Boneysteele reverted to the order of the agenda.
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III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
1.
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT NO. 2769 (DOLLIS PARK ROAD) LAFAYETTE
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that
the following bids had been received that day for DSP 2769.
BIDDER
BID PRICE
$ 8,516
R. D. Engineering
4602 Myrtle Avenue
Sacramento, CA.
Peter Cole Jensen, Inc.
P. O. Box 553
Danvi 11 e, CA.
10,798
Eastwood & Son Sewer Construction
P. O. Box 23452
Pleasant Hill, CA
10,900
Jardin Pipeline
2774 Jeffrey Ct.
Castro VAlley, CA
11 ,541
Mountain Const., Inc.
P. O. Box 116
San RAmon, CA
11 ,765
. BEPCO, INC.
4901 Tidewater Ave.
Oakland, CA
11 ,909
Ernest E. Pestana, Inc.
2225 Old Oakland Rd.
San Jose, CA
12,628.80
J. Balanco Pipeline Const.
P. O. Box 614
Oakland, CA
16,458
M.G.M. Construction Co.
P. O. Box 5757
Concord, CA
17,431
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that R. D. Engineering be awarded the contract for DSP 2769,
Do11is Park Rd., Lafayette, for the amount of $8,516. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
None
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1.
IV.
OLD BUSINESS
AWARD OF AUXILIARY CONTRACT-WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
PROJECT 5A, PHASE II
After discussion, and upon written recommendation from Bechtel,
Engineers for the Project, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that Monterey Mechanical Company be awarded the contract
for the Auxiliary Contract-Water Reclamation Plant, Project 5A, Phase II,
for the amount of $174,500. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING
PROJECTS NOS. 1938 & 2395, A RELOCATION OF SEWERS AUTHORIZED BY
STATE UTILITIES AGREEMENTS NOS. 407.12.1 & 407.13.2 FOR STATE
FREEWAY 4, CONCORD
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief
Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to file a Notice
of Completion for DSPs 1938 and 2395. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
None
SWIMMING POOL SURVEY
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that all swimming pools should be considered as
included in the residential Environmental Quality Charge, and therefore,
no additional charge should be made. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
Members: None
Members: None
AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL $11,000 AND APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2338, MUTH DRIVE, ORINDA, AND
AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FORBIDS
4.
After review and explanation by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-
Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that authorization for an additional $11,000, approval of plans and
specifications and advertising for bids be approved. Motion carried by
the following vote: .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR COMPLETION OF EIR/EIS REQUIREMENTS
WATER RECLAMATION PLANT 5B
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief
Engineer, that 87-1/2% of the amount is recoverable under the Grant
Program, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that monetary authorizations for the EIRIEIS for Water Reclamation
Plant, Stage 5B Enlargements be increased by $43,900, to cover additional
costs of the Final EIRIEIS, to a total authorization of $212,900 be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
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1.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE .OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION
OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the easements, as listed below, be accepted at no cost
to the District, and that respective resolutions be adopted and that
their recordation be authorized.
Grantor Job No. Parcel No.
Lafayette School District 2321 1
E1baco Inc. 2796 1
C. M. Bloch, Inc. 2403 1
RESOLUTION NO. 76-273, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,
LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 2321 - PARCEL NO.1)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-274, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM ELBACO, INC., ROUNDHILL AREA JOB NO. 2796 -
PARCEL NO.1
RESOLUTION NO. 76-275, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM C: M. BLOCH, INC., DIABLO AREA JOB NO. 2403 -
PARCEL NO.1
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
2.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THREE PARCELS (P.A. 76-35; 36 & 37) TO BE CONSIDERED
IN PENDING ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT
Action on this item was taken by the Board as second item of business
following "Approval of Minutes".
3.
CONFIRM IIAMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAW AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING OF SAID
DIAGRAM
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
confirmation of the IIAmended Assessment Diagramll and apportioned amounts
of the following original assessment and authorization for recording of
said diagram be approved.
Original
Assessment Number
Amended Assessment No.
Apportioned Amount
52-7-12-3
52-7-12-12
-13
-14
$1,925.72
1,925.72
1,925.72
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
4.
CLAIM OF MAXINE R. DUNCAN, 1937 ALMOND AVENUE, WALNUT CREEK, FOR
$20.66 SEWER CLEANING
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that the sewage stoppage claim from Mrs. Maxine R. Duncan in
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the amount of $20.66 be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
None
5.
CLAIM OF DORIS M. ESTES, 1050 MANZANA PLACE, LAFAYETTE,_$1,265-
PROPERTY DAMAGE
After explanation by staff and discussion, it was moved by Member
Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim for Mrs. Doris
M. Estes in the amount of $1,265 be referred to our insurance carrier
with a recommendation for payment. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
6.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None
7.
INFORMATION
Board Members noted the billings from Lempres and Wulfsberg, attorneys
for Brown and Caldwell, with reference to the Kaiser Sand and Gravel vs.
Brown and Caldwell.
Mr. Bohn explained the billings and stated that he would be giving
the Board a monthly report on the case and also that Brown and Caldwell
will be keeping us informed on the procedural matters.
VII I.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he
would like to expand on the letter to the Regional Water Quality Control
Board. The Regional Board is going to require a more precise projection
of flows and population. We have requested an extention to June 1,1977
. for compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) standards. .
After the Plant becomes operative and a report can be made on operative
data, we anticipate making a request that our allowable discharge to the
bay be increased from 30 MGD to 33 MGD.
b. Project 5B is moving ahead. The EIR is a critical factor at
this point and Jerry B. Gilbert is working on it in cooperation with
the EPA.
c. Staff has had a conference with the State Project Evaluator.
The State will give us all the capacity through and around the City of
Concord Treatment Plant. They are also willing to give us the following:
1. 8/10 MGD capacity in agreement that the District will reserve
reserve this capacity for annexations that we approve over the next ten
years.
2. 4/10 MGD capacity, for resolution agreeing to set aside
capacity for those in the District who are on septic tanks.
None Ðf this can be brought before this Board before approval of
the EIR. .
d. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested
Board approval of overtime pay for some Engineering Department Personnel
to complete necessary work on three projects for which the District has
made grant applications.
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It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization
for overtime work by some Engineering Personnel to complete grant application
requirements for DSPs 2252 and 2742 be approved. Motion carried by the
fö 11 öwi ng vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs,
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
3.
SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Bohn stated that the copies of the reports from the County
Solid Waste Management Plan were distributed to the Board Members.
After this Plan receives State approval, there will be a new committee
established to see if there are any needed changes.
b. Mr. Bohn reported on the Early litigation. More than one-half
of the electrical system defici~ncies have been corrected, and within
the next week, everything should be in order, which makes the filing
of IINotice of Comp1etionll mandatory. As soon as he receives a letter from
Bechtel stating that the job is complete, he will file a IINotice of
Completionll. .
c. Mr. Bohn presented a tabulated bill for charges connected with
the Early litigation. Board Members requested that this bill be placed
on the agenda for the next meeting for approval.
4.
SECRETARY
None
5.
COMMITTEES
a. Solid Waste Committee - Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Solid
Aaste Committee, reported that the committee had a meeting with representatives
from the cities of Concord,Pleasant Hill and Martinez, Mr. Boyd Olney,
collector, and staff members on December 15,1976, in regard to solid
waste labor contracts and collection rates. The cities represented
indicated a strong interest in coordinating efforts to establish a uniform
basis for fixing collection rates.
At"that meeting, Chairman Mithcell brought up the matter of cost
accounting system and Mr. Boyd Olney discussed the union proposals for
wages and benefits. The matter of procedures in the event of a strike
was also discussed. .
b. Personnel Committee - Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel
Committee, reported that the applications for the position of General
Manager-Chief Engineer are in the process of being evaluated. He asked
the Board what action the Personnel Committee should take.
President Boneysteele stated that there should be an executive
session to discuss the applicants and designated January 13,1977 for an
executive session meeting in this regard.
President Boneystee1e requested that staff start collecting basic
data to study the total compensation for employees.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. Martinez Early Childhood Center - This item was discussed at the.
beginning of the meeting.
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b. Presentation by Dean LaField - This item was discussed at the
beginning of the meeting.
c. President Boneysteele reported that there will be a CASA meeting
on January 20, 1977 at Indian Wells.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that authorization for payment of expenses for three Board
Members and two staff members to attend the CASA meeting at Indian Wells on
January 20, 1977 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
Due to the conflicted dates of the CAS A meeting, the dates of the
Board meetings in January 1977 will be the 6th and 27th, with a Study
Session meeting on the 13th.
d. Member'Allan reported that he had attended the Employees'
Christmas Party on December 4, stating that he noted there were many new
employees whom he had not met before. He suggested there should be an
introduction committee.
e. Member Allan stated that all employees should have the opportunity
to visit the new Treatment Plant Facility and requested that staff make
arrangements for those District employees who wish to tour the Treatment
Plant to have the opportunity to do so.
At 10:14 P.M., President Boneystee1e declared an executive session to
discuss the selection of a new General Manager-Chief Engineer.
At 10:40 P.M., President Boneysteele closed the executive session.
x.
ADJOURNEMENT
At 10:41 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting.
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Pres i dent of the Di s. i ct Board of the
Central Contra CostaVSanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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