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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JULY 2,1970
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250
Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California
on July 2,1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
In the absence of President Gibbs, the meeting was called to order by
Member Rustigian.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell and Allan
ABSENT:
Member:
Gibbs
Member Rustigian was unanimously elected President Pro Tem.
RESOLUTION NO. 2062, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING G. A. HORSTKOTTE, JR.,
SECRETARY PRO TEM, AND DOROTHEA CADY, RECORDING SECRETARY
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 2062 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
RESOLUTION NO. 2063, A RESOLUTION COMMENDING RETIRED SECRETARY
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD, CLAUDE M. MC PHEE
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
Resolution No. 2063 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the
Minutes of the meeting of June 18,1970, be approved, subject to the
following correction:
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, SOLID WASTE
RECYCLING", the first paragraph shall read as follows:
"President Prp Tem Mitchell presented a quantity of material per-
taining to solid waste processing, and reported on the meeting of the
National Solid Wastes Management Association International Refuse
Equipment Show & Congress he attended."
And the third paragraph shall read as follows:
"President Pro Tem Mitchell reported on a meeting of the Contra Costa
Park and Recreation Council on the subject of solid waste recycling and
at which he presented information concerning District operations,
Bechtel Corporation recommendations, etc. There were about 75 people
at the meeting."
Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
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III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee and as submitted
by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being speci-
fically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 818 to 828, inclusive,
Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 11314 to 11450, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers
Numbers 4434 to 4541, inclusive, and LID 50 Construction Fund Vouchers
Numbers 78 to 84, inclusive. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
IV.
HEARINGS
DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
President Pro Tem Rustigian opened the Hearing on delinquent sewer
service charges, and asked for any protests.
There were none.
RESOLUTION NO. 2064, A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS AND ADOPTING
THE REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the Hearing be closed and that Resolution No. 2064 be adopted. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
None.
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
V.
BIDS
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated he had received
~ two proposals, and will send copies of them to the Board Members.
Continued to the meeting of August 6,1970.
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF PLUMBING BILL, R. L. VERRILLI, $21.75
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that the request of R. L. Verrilli for payment of plumbing
bill be denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-124 OF THE DISTRICT CODE
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
Ordinance No. 71 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
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ORDINANCE NO. 71
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
SANITARY DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 8-124 of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Code is
hereby amended to read:
Sec. 8-124.
(A)
(B)
Connections involving special conditions - use charges
Special use charges shall be established by the Board, based
upon studies to determine whether additional equalization
charges or conditions are equitable, if the engineer finds
that a connection involves:
(1)
(2)
(3)
other than human waste; or
a disproportionate quantity or quality of sewage; or
a more intensive use of the local collection facilities
of the District than ~eqH~~eè-by the land use established
at the time of construction or at the time of connection
to the District system; ~fte-Ð~s~~~e~-sfta~~-eeftèHe~-a
spee~a~-s~Hèy-~e-èe~e~m~fte-wfte~fte~-aèè~~~efta~-spee~al
efta~~es-e~-eeftè~~~efts-a~e-fteeessa~y-as-a-eeftè~~~eft-~e
eeftftee~~eft; or
properties requiring an unusual investment of District
funds to make service available; or
persons or properties regulated by direct
discharge standards fixed by the Regional
Control Board; or
special contract stipulations setting forth conditions
for service and/or payment for services; or
connectors or users who, for any reason, are not subject
to the tax levies of the District, or who otherwise do not
make financial contributions to the expenses of the District
equivalent to services received.
(4)
(5)
order and with
Water Quality
(6)
(7)
Under the circumstances referred to in Subdivision "(A)" of this
Section, the following general methods will be used in deter-
mining the nature and amount of the special use charge to be
established:
(1)
A flat volume rate of $150.00 per million gallons where it
does not appear that a detailed study is necessary or
desirable.
Volume charges based on metered sewerage or metered water
when sewerage accepted by District system is of normal
domestic sanitary sewage strength or less.
Where there is found to be an excessive volume, or unusual
variations of flow rates, the volume charge per million
gallons shall be fixed annually in relationship to the
total flow of the District and its total revenue derived
for meeting the obligations of the District Running Ex-
pense Account.
Volume-Strength charges based on metered sewage or metered
water and sewage constituents which require additional
transportation, or treatment or disposal costs, by the
District. The Board will determine a factor, or factors,
to be applied to equate additional strength or constituents
to increased volume and charges for adjusted volume shall
be determined in the same manner set forth in subparagraph
"(3)" hereof.
(2)
(3)
(4)
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 the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, and
shall be effective upon expiration of the week of publication.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District on the 2nd day of July, 1970, by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
/s/ George A. Rustigian
President Pro Tem of the District Board
of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
State of California
,COUNTERSIGNED:
/s/ G. A. Horstkotte, Jr.
Secretary Pro Tem of the District Board
of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
State of California
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, read letter received
from the County Health Officer, as follows:
"June 24,1970
"Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
1250 Springbrook Road
Walnut Creek, California
liRE:
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50.
"Gentlemen:
"I am acquainted with the sanitary sewerage project which you propose to
undertake pursuant to special assessment and assessment bond proceedings, or
other appropriate proceedings, for the sanitary sewer facilities referred to
in your Resolution No. 2060, adopted the 18th day of June, 1970, and for
assessing all or a portion of the costs and expenses thereof on a district
or districts shown on the proposed boundary map for the above-entitled
district, attached thereto.
"I recommend, as necessary as a health measure, that you undertake
proceedings pursuant to appropriate special assessment and assessment
bond acts of this State, or other appropriate proceedings, as you shall
determine, for the construction of said improvements and for assessing
or taxing the properties to be benefited thereby. This recommendation
extends to such changes and modifications therein as you shall find to
be proper or advisable, in the manner provided by law.
"Yours respectfully,
/s/ Glen W. Kent, M. D.
"County Health Officer and ex officio
Health Officer of the Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District"
RESOLUTION NO. 2065, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING RECEIPT OF HEALTH OFFICER'S
LETTER AND THAT PROCEEDINGS ARE NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE, WITHOUT
PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 2065 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
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~ .~iroRRESPONDENCE FROM GLENWOOD HOMES ASSOCIATION RE GARBAGE PICK-UP ARRANGEMENT
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member
Allan, that the request from Glenwood Homes Association for exemption from
the proposed "Walnut Creek" garbage pick-up arrangement be denied. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
QUIT CLAIM DEED TO HOWARD ROBERTS, JOB 1457
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the
Quit Claim Deed was to remove an easement no longer necessary.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the
President Pro Tem and Secretary Pro Tem be authorized to execute the
Quit Claim Deed to Howard Roberts, Job 1457. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
INVOICES OF BECHTEL CORPORATION
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that the invoices of Bechtel Corporation totalling $10,403.48 be
paid from Sewer Construction Funds. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell and Rustigian
All an
Gibbs
Board Members requested the staff summarize the program to date.
SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
$721.92 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds to close the account
for District Expense, Outfall Sewer Repair - 1970. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $3,000.00
be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for District Expense, Treatment
Plant Property Purchase. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $500.00
for Watershed 11, $3,000.00 for Watershed 29 North, $2,000.00 for Watershed
33 North and $3,000.00 for Watershed 33 South be authorized from Sewer Con-
struction funds. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that ease-
ments from Clyde Company, LID 51, Parcel 5, Aerojet-General Corporation, Job
1030, Parcell, Muir Meadows Company, Jobs 506 & 1721, Sub-Parcels A - T, and
Charles R. Ross, LIDS), 'Parcel 2, be accepted and their recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
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CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, MRS. NETTIE GALLAGHAN, $44.70
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell,
that the claim for damages due to sewer overflow in the amount of $44.70 be
paid to Mrs. Nettie Gallaghan after receipt of signed Release in Full Settle-
ment and Compromise. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
RECEIPT OF A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY WATER RENOVATION PROJECT, $322,250
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he had
gone to Washington, D. C. to accept the Grant from the Federal Water Pol-
lution Control Administration.
RESOLUTION NO. 2066, A RESOLUTION FOR APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
DISTRICT ANNEXATION 31 TO CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
After explanation, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Allan, that Resolution No. 2066 be adopted. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FROM ALLIED PROPERTIES, V. P. BAKER, KARL B. RODI
AND A. J. WEST FOR TREATMENT PLANT SITE, COST $375,362.60
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
the Grant Deed from Allied Properties, V. P. Baker, Karl B. Rodi and A. J.
West for purchase of Treatment Plant site, as authorized at the Board Meeting
of May 14, 1970, be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
RESOLUTION NO. 2067, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING EUGENE PEYRUCAIN, PLANT OPERATOR
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that this
appointment was to replace a retiring Plant Operator at the Martinez Treat-
ment Plant.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolu-
tion No. 2067 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
OVER-ALL PLANNING
Member Boneysteele suggested that special meetings be held to discuss
over-all planning and that the meetings be at least once every three months.
Board Members agreed.
Mr. Horstkotte suggested the first meeting be in August.
EXPENSES FOR ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS
ASSOCIATION MEETING IN SAN DIEGO
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by ,Member Allan, that expenses
for the attendance of Members Boneysteele, Rustigian~ ¡Mitchell and Allan, and
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the
District, and Mr. Carniato at the meeting of the California Sanitary and
Sanitation Districts Association in San Diego July 15 - 18, 1970, be paid
after costs are submitted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
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VIII.
REPORTS
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COMMITTEES
PERSONNEL
REVISED JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented revised job
descriptions to Member Allan and President Pro Tem Rustigian, the Personnel
Committee, for review.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
MARTINEZ PUMP STATIONS
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported delivery of
the pumps for the Fairview, Maltby and Martinez Pump Stations is expected
by the end of August.
BECHTEL CORPORATION PROPOSAL
Mr. Horstkotte reported he had received a proposal from Bechtel Corpora-
tion entitled "Technical Services Agreement between Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District/Contra Costa County Water District and Bechtel Corporation
for Experimental/Demonstration Water Renovation program", but wants to review
it further with Bechtel Corporation before submitting it to the Board Members.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
SETTLEMENT OF EASEMENTS
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, requested Board authority to settle
four easements in Local Improvement District No. 49 for $75.00 each.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that easements
Parcels Nos. 49-2-2 R-l, Jenlo Corporation, 49-2-3 R-l, Lawrence J. Gomez,
49-2-4 R-l, John J. Conley, Sr., and 49-2-5 R-l, Gary L. Hevener be settled
for $75.00 each. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
RESIGNATION AS LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Mr. Bohn stated he had submitted his resignation as Legislative Counsel
for the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association, and his
last report will be made at the July meeting.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:30 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Pro Tem
Rustigian to July 9, 1970.
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Presid t Pro Tem 0 the istrict Board
of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District of Contra Costa County,
State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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District 0 Contra Costa County,
State of.'alifornia
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