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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD MAY 14,1970
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 Calif-
ornia, on May 14, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Member:
Rustigian
Member Rustigian arrived at 8:07 o'clock P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Bonneysteele,
that the Minutes of the May 7, 1970, meeting be approved subject to the
following corrections:
Under "IV. HEARINGS, PROPOSED SEWERING AREAS NOS. 29, 65 AND 88,
PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 29, 48 PROPERTIES BETWEEN ALAMO AND DANVILLE",
the number of properties shall be changed from 48 to 45.
Under "PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 88, 12 PROPERTIES, LAS TRAMPAS ROAD,
ALAMO", the following sentence shall be added:
"Signed petitions represent 81% of the assessed value of the proposed
area."
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53, BROWN
AVENUE SEWERS, INCURRED CHARGES $12,734.35", the vote shall show that
Member Mitchell voted "No".
And under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, EXPENSES FOR DAVID NILES, SUPERIN-
TENDENT OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, FOR TRIP TO CARSON CITY FOR
CHLORINE DEMONSTRATION STUDY, $80.00", the location shall be Las Vegas,
not Carson City.
Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
EXTRA PICKUP AND CHARGES FOR GARDEN TRIMMINGS
President Gibbs opened the Hearing and asked Mr. Horstkotte, General
Manager-Chief Engineer, to explain District planning.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the problem is area-wide but the District
had decided to start in a local area and expand.
The District decided to ask Valley Disposal Service for a proposal
for pickup and charges for garden cuttings.
The proposal set forth in their letter of March 30, 1970, follows:
"We would like to suggest in addition to our regular weekly garbage
collection service, that for each occupied residential dwelling unit within
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any building containing not more than two such units one collection of
garden trimmings per week provided such trimmings are placed in container
having a capacity of not more than thirty gallons and is located at the
street curb line by 5:00 a.m. on the collection day.
"In addition to the garden trimming pick-up we suggest three all pur-
pose clean-ups, Spring, Summer and Fall. We will send notices to customers
as to dates and rules to follow. Maximum two (2) yards for each clean up.
"Due to the amount of customers in our zone we ask to be permitted to
divide our zone into three areas and start one area at a time, completing
the change within one year.
"The estimated rate for this type service is $3.00 per month."
Board Members stated this would not be a voluntary service but a general
compulsory service. The following in attendance at the meeting and representing
certain homeowners associations discussed the proposal with Members of the Board:
Tom Mann, President, Linda Vista Homeowners Association
Pete Unda, Sun Valley Improvement Association
Al Martin, Mohawk Drive, Pleasant Hill
E. W. Thompson, Glenwood Homes Association, 60 homes minimum
1/2 acre, Danville
Charles H. Shepard, President, Creek Circle Homeowners Association
(80 members on Windsor Drive, Condit Road, Buchan Drive,
Old Tunnel Road, etc., Lafayette)
After discussion, President Gibbs asked the audience for any objection
to starting the program as proposed. There was none.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the staff be directed to go ahead and set up the schedule according to the
proposal of Valley Disposal Service for their area. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Board Members stated that Hearings would be held at six-month intervals
to determine how the new schedule is working.
President Gibbs closed the Hearing.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
REPORT RE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52, SCHEDULE 7, PROTEST
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a map showing
service to the George Sauer property, which he stated was adequate, and the
information would be sent to Mr. Sauer.
REPORT RE PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 29
President Gibbs explained that the Hearing for Proposed Sewering Area 29
was continued to this meeting so that the staff could contact property owners
relative to their present attitude regarding sewer service.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that 34 of 45
property owners were contacted in the Proposed Sewering Area 29.
14 Favored sewers
18 Did not want sewers.
Of the 8 property owners issued temporary permits for septic tanks, 5
contacted voted "Yes", included above as favoring sewers.
Petitions favoring sewers are now less than 50%.
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Mr. Horstkotte stated it was the staff recommendation to postpone any
proceedings and go no further at this time.
Mr. Green, of the County Health Department, stated that septic tanks
designed for the temporary permits were estimated to have a three-year life,
He stated the soil and slopes in the area are poor for continued septic tank
use. He stated the Health Department would not issue more permits in the
area until sewers are in.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member
Allan, that sewering of Proposed Sewering Area 29 be postponed and go no
further at this time. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
REPORT RE CONDEMNATION OF RODNEY STICH EASEMENT, OLD TUNNEL ROAD, LAFAYETTE
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that, after review of the
problems, the only sensible way to install the sewer on the Stich property
to serve the Xebec property was along the north and west boundaries.
The easement will serve Xebec Investors and other properties.
Mr. Bohn asked Mr. Bones, of Xebec Corporation, if he wished to at-
tempt further negotiations with Mr. Stich.
Mr. Bones stated he did not, and wanted to proceed with condemnation.
Mr. Bohn informed Mr. Bones that he would have to stand all the costs
to obtain the easement.
A preliminary estimate of the value of the easement was determined to
be $4,000.00, at 50% of fee value, exclusive of independent appraisal, legal
and court costs.
RESOLUTION NO. 2049, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF
RODNEY STICH EASEMENT, OLD TUNNEL ROAD, LAFAYETTE
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that Re-
solution No. 2049 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Continued to May 21,1970.
RIDGEWOOD SEWER ASSOCIATION REBATE LINE
Board Members directed the staff to prepare a memorandum and send
it to them.
Continued to May 21,1970.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
easements from Russell J. Bruzzone, Job 1471, Parcel 2, Filper Corporation,
Watershed 35 South, Sycamore Road, and Corporation of Presiding Bishop of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Job 1873, Parcell, Stone
Valley Road and Smith Road, Alamo, be accepted and their recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
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REBATE PAYMENT OF $927.19 TO MR. J. BRONSON FROM LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 52, SCHEDULE 1, WANDA LANE AND ST. STEPHENS DRIVE, ORINDA
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained this line
was used for Local Improvement District No. 52, Schedule 1, and the cost
was included in the assessments.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
$927.19 rebate be paid to Mr. J. Bronson and charged to Local Improve-
ment District No. 52, Schedule 1. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
TRANSFER $400,000.00 TO LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 CONSTRUCTION
FUND FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
After explanation, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that $400,000.00 be transferred from Sewer Construction Fund
to Local Improvement District No. 50 Construction Fund, to be returned
to the Sewer Construction Fund when the Local Improvement District No.
50 Construction Fund has been reimbursed by assessment payments, bond
sale funds representing unpaid assessments and Federal grant. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
SALE AND PURCHASE OF TREATMENT PLANT PROPERTY
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a memorandum
to the Board of Directors dated May 14,1970, re the sale of surplus 22+
acres to Contra Costa County for $200,000.00 and the purchase of 130 acres
for surge pond at a cost of approximately $425,000.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that the staff be authorized to complete the sale of
22~ acres to the County of Contra Costa for $200,000.00 and the purchase
of l30~ acres for $425,000.00 from Baker, et al, when funds are avail-
able. The President and Secretary are authorized to execute the docu-
ments necessary to complete the purchase and sale. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
WATERSHED 3
Board Members requested that Watershed 3 be placed on the agenda for
the May 21, 1970, meeting.
LETTER RE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE BILLS
Member Mitchell presented the Board Members with a copy of his letter
dated May 11,1970, to Assemblyman John T. Knox relative to Assembly Bill
1420 and Senate Bill 56, copies to Assemblyman Dent and Senator Nejedly.
Member Mitchell pointed out the error in the California Sanitary and
Sanitation Districts Association Minutes of the April 18th meeting in
Sacramento, a motion favoring AB1420, when it should have been opposed.
PUBLICITY
Member Boneysteele, suggested that publicity be given to the change on
pick-up procedure proposed for the Valley Disposal Service area and the pur-
chase and sale of the Treatment Plant property.
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DISCUSSIONS
Regional Government was discussed.
Program planning was discussed.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 PUMP STATIONS
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on Local
Improvement District No. 50 pump stations progress.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51
Mr. Horstkotte stated that, due to the District's commitment to
sewer the Town of Clyde, Local Improvement District No. 51, there would
be no preliminary Hearing.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
PAUL MAY LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on the Paul May suit
involving the District and others.
He stated the District could settle its part for $243.63, which
he recommended.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that the District settle its part in the Paul May claim
against the District and others for $243.63. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES
ABSTAINING:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
Rustigian
None
None
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:00 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs
to May 21, 1970.
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President of th~Di~trict Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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retary of the District Board of the
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Contra Costa County, State of California
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