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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD APRIL 6, 1972
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring-
brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
April 6, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Allan.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After comment by Member Boneysteele, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the meeting of March 16,
1972, be approved after making the following change:
Under "VIII. REPORTS, COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT", delete the las t para-
graph and substitute the following:
"Member Boneysteele reported on a meeting in San Francisco with Senator
Marks concerning continuing education for professional engineers."
Motion changing Minutes of the meeting of March 16,1972, carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, 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 1336 to 1383, inclusive,
Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 14257 to 14412, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers
Numbers 1478 to 1586, inclusive, Local Improvement District 50 Construction
Fund Vouchers Numbers 147 and 148 and Local Improvement District 51 Constru-
ction Fund Vouchers Numbers 10 and 11. Carried by the following~te:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
DISTRICT REVENUE PROGRAM
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Jay
McCoy of the staff and explained for the benefit of the Board Members Mr.
McCoy's professional experience, the duties to which he has been assigned,
and then asked Mr. McCoy to report on a survey investigation project he
had conducted in relation to the District Revenue Program.
Mr. McCoy explained in detail the scope of the survey investigation
which encompassed:
a.
A field survey of all parcels of land within the District,
b. Preparation of data cards for all parcels except improved single
lot residential property,
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c. Determination of data on water consumption for industrial, com-
mercial and governmental users,
d. After interpretation of the above data, appropriate charges were
applied to all parcels of property to determine District revenue,
e. Development of an administrative billing and posting procedure
to implement the revenue program.
Intersperced throughout Mr. McCoy's presentation, Board Members and
staff posed questions and discussed various aspects of the survey investi-
gation and its impact on the revenue program, after which Mr. Horstkotte
commended Mr. McCoy for a fine report.
In response to an inquiry from Member Gibbs, Mr. Horstkotte explained
that data on water usage was related to the special service charge and not
the proposed environmental quality charge. He further indicated that the
District had previously elected not to levy a special service charge but
that such a charge was now appropriate in order to properly allocate costs
of plant operation to commercial and industrial users. Board Members and
staff then discussed various aspects of imposing the environmental quality
charge and the special service charge simultaneously. Mr. Bohn, Counsel
for the District, explained that determination of a special service charge
was the responsibility of the General Manager-Chief Engineer and, therefore,
different in concept from the environmental quality charge.
In response to a question related to billing procedure, Mr. Horstkotte
and Mr. Bohn explained to the Board Members the distinction between the
hearing scheduled for April 13, 1972, and a hearing which would be scheduled
in June, 1972. Board Members and staff then discussed various aspects of
the billing procedure, particularly as it related to the environmental quality
charge and the special service charge. Member Gibbs suggested that, for clarity
of purpose, the environmental quality charge should be applicable to all parcels
within the District and that the special service charge for designated parcels
would be adjusted to reflect the environmental quality charge. After discussion,
the Board Members were in agreement that the environmental quality charge would
be applicable to all parcels within the District and was a matter for hearing
consideration.
Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, then reviewed for Board Members
"Chapter 11, Fees and Charges", and the maj or proposed changes that lRd been
incorporated. The first major proposal was the elective fixture charge.
Board Members and staff discussed and agreed upon the advisability of retaining'
the elective fixture charge after which it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Mitchell, that the elective fixture charge be retained in the District
Code as modified in the proposed draft. Carried by the following~te:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
The second major proposal to Chapter 11 is "Article 7, Environmental
Quality Charge". Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed Article 7
while proposing various amendments to the draft. Board Members and staff
discussed various aspects of the Environmental Quality Charge, including
comments on accounting procedures for use of depreciation. During the dis-
cussion Board Members made amendments to the proposed draft.
Mr. Dalton commented that, in addition to the revenue program being
considered, the District would have to resort to short-term borrowing to
finance the expanded treatment plant. Board Members and staff then discus-
sed the District's financial plans, after which it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that "Chapter 11, Fees and Charges" as amended,
be a matter for Board consideration at the hearing on April 13, 1972. Car-
ried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
Member Mitchell suggested that staff prepare appropriate charts and
graphs, including costs, as aids for the hearing.
Member Boneysteele commented that the decision facing the Board on
April 13, 1972, is whether to proceed with expanded treatment plant project
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or not. If the decision is to proceed, the second matter to consider is how
to allocate the cost for the project.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
Continued to a future meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
VII.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements
from john H. and Marian D. McCosker, Job 2113, Parcel 4, and from Douglas E.
and Nancy N. Carlson and from Arthur R. and Evelyn D. Anderson, Job 2107, Par-
cell, be accepted at no cost to the District and their recording ordered. Car-
ried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
NOTICE OF COMPLETION. DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1883. WALNUT BOULEVARD,
WALNUT CREEK
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to file Notice of Completion
for District Sewering Project 1883, Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-14 ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR CIVIL ENGINEER ASSISTANT II
AND RESOLUTION NO. 72-15. APPOINTING MR. JACK H. CASE, CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT II
At the request of Member Boneysteele that the Board Members consider both
Resolutions jointly, and after explanation by staff on administrative procedures
related to selection and placement of applicants on the eligibility list, it was
moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 72-14 and
Resolution No. 72-15 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER RUNNING EXPENSE AVAILABLE BALANCE FUNDS TO THE SEWER
CONSTRUCTION FUND BALANCE
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was
moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization to
transfer $200,000.00 from Running Expense available balance fund to the Sewer
Construction Fund balance be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1971-1972 AUDIT
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Mr. J. S.
Plourde, C.P.A., be retained to prepare the 1971-1972 Audit Report. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
CONSENT TO EXECUTION OF EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was
moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the President and
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Secretary be authorized to execute Consent to Execution of Easement to Pacific
Gas and Electric, Local Improvement District No.2, Granger Street, Walnut
Creek. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS AT COST TO THE DISTRICT
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and
after response to questions from Members of the Board, it was moved by Member
Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that payments from Sewer Construction Fund
in the amounts of $253.00 to Lee E. Stanley for easement, Parcell, Job 2100,
and $1,200.00 to Douglas W. Gallagher for easement, Parcel 2, Job 2100, be
authorized, the easements be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT REQUEST FOR
USE OF DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and
discussion between Members of the Board and staff on various aspects of the
request by East Bay Municipal Utility District, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that staff be authorized to negotiate with East Bay
Municipal Utility District on its request for use of District right of way in
the former Sacramento Northern Railroad right of way between Moraga and Lafayette.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
INFORMATION
Board Members noted correspondence received from Mr. Dan Sedar, commented
on correspondence received from the Environmental Protection Agency and the
Local Agency Formation Commission, and discussed briefly correspondence re-
ceived from the Board of Supervisors, Contra Costa County.
AUTHORIZATION FOR $41,800.00 FOR ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT
1997, SAN RAMON CREEK. WALNUT CREEK
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer and
staff that the Flood Control District had revised their estimate on costs to
complete District Sewering Project 1997, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization in the amount of $41,800.00 from the
Sewer Construction Fund for additional deposit to the Contra Costa County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District for District Sewering Project 1997, San
Ramon Creek, Walnut Creek, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-16, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL GRANT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS AND PROVIDING CERTAIN ASSURANCES
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 72-16 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Member Mitchell made inquiry regarding the California Association of
Sanitation Agencies' meeting scheduled for April 28-29, 1972, at Ramada Inn,
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Fresno, California. Board Members and staff discussed method of reimbursement
for those attending the meeting, after which it was moved by Member Rustigian,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that individuals attending the meeting be authorized
expenses, transportation and registration fees. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
Staff was directed to make reservations for those attending. Member
Mitchell suggested staff prepare a Standard District form for itemization
of expenses which could be filed with the District.
Member Boneysteele inquired from Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, the
status of a proposed District ordinance to prohibit soft-water regeneration
discharges. Mr. Bohn requested guidance on the specific intent of the Board
Members. After discussion by Board Members and staff, and explanation by Mr.
Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, as to the necessity for such an
ordinance, it was the consensus of the Board Members that Mr. Bohn, Counsel
for the District, prepare a District ordinance which would prohibit soft-water
regeneration discharges except at specific places designated by the District
and that all dischargers would have to be licensed by the District. Item to
be continued.
President Allan inquired from Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, if the
Sanitary District presently had authority to adopt an ordinance prohibiting use
of non-returnable bottles. Mr. Bohn will report back to the Board. To be con-
tinued.
Mr. Bohn, Board Members and staff then discussed various aspects of the
field of solid waste management as it pertains to the District. Mr. Bohn sug-
gested the District may wish to consider revising certain sections of the
District Code that relate to solid waste management.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
Member Boneysteele reported on the April 5,1972, meeting of the Advisory
Committee for Solid Waste Recycling. Member Boneysteele stated the Advisory
Committee had under consideration:
a. A proposal for an industrial recycling complex at the Acme Fill
site after study by a consultant.
b. Establishment of neighborhood recycling centers with agency spon-
sorship of conscientious objectors and providing transportation and equip-
men t .
c.
Establishing a committee position on the SPUR report.
Member Boneysteele stated the next meeting is scheduled for April 25,
1972, and Member Gibbs indicated he would attend.
Board Members and staff then discussed various aspects of the Œstrict's
solid waste management program with Members Boneysteele and Mitchell advocating
the District explore the matter further.
Member Gibbs, as Chairman, reported on a meeting of the District's Water
Reclamation Negotiating Committee which met to hear a report by the District's
consultant. Chairman Gibbs commented on various aspects of Bechtel Corporations'
report and discussion followed. Board Members requested a copy of the Bechtel
report. The next meeting of the Negotiating Committee is scheduled for April 10,
1972, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., at the District Offices.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization for Mr. Dalton, Administrative
Engineer, to attend a Water Quality Symposium being sponsored by the Water
Quality Research Council, in Washington, D.C., on April 18-19, 1972. Mr.
Horstkotte stated his present schedule precluded his attendance. It was
moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Mr. Dalton be
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authorized to attend and that authorization for per diem in the amount of
$32.00, transportation and registration fees be approved. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the California Water Pollution Control
Association is having its annual conference May 2-6, 1972, at Lake Tahoe.
Mr. Horstkotte recommended that five members of the staff be authorized
to attend the conference. Mr. Horstkotte further noted that staff atten-
dance during this period would conflict with the regularly scheduledBoard
Meeting for May 4, 1972. After discussion, it was agreed that the Board
Meeting scheduled for May 4 would be held on May 10, 1972. It was then
moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization
for per diem in the amount of $32.00, transportation and registration fees
be approved for the five staff personnel attending the four day conference.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte and discussion by staff and Members
of the Board, it was the consensus of the Board that present Petty Cash Fund
procedures be referred to the District Auditor for review and comment. It
was then moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that au-
thorization to increase the monthly Petty Cash Fund from $300.00 to $500.00
be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Bohn reported receipt of a check in the amount of $5,851.50 for
the District as a result of the Western Pipe litigation.
SECRETARY
Mr. Davis reported on several matters of an administrative nature,
some of which action has not yet been completed. Item to be continued
and subsequent reports to be made.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:40 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the regular meeting
to 8:00 o'clock P.M., April 13, 1972, in Room 215, Las Lomas High School,
1460 South Main Street, Walnut Creek, C ~ rnia.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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