Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-15-72 95 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 15, 1972 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at l250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of Califomia, on June 15, 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 and Allan ABSENT: Member: Rustigian Member Rustigian arrived immediately after roll call. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MEETING OF MAY 25, 1972 After comment by Member Mitchell, and explanation by Secretary Davis, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the meeting of May 25, 1972, be approved after clerical corrections on page 4 and page 6, and making the following correction: Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA", delete paragraph 1, page 4 and insert the following: "RESOLUTION 72-25, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO TREATMENT PLANT SITE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Reso- lution 72-25 be adopted and that $88,800.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction fund for purchase of 9.747 acres of property adjacent to the District's treatment plant. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None" Motion changing Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs : Members: Memb e rs : Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None MEETING OF JUNE 1, 1972 After comments by Members Boneysteele, Gibbs and Hitchell, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1972, be approved after making the following corrections: Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, DISCUSSION WITH STAFF OF COUNTY HEALTH DEPART- MENT", on page 4, line 5, after the words "Mt. View Sanitary District and", delete "the" and insert "Central Contra Costa". On page 4, second paragraph, delete the penultimate sentence and insert the following: "After further comments and expression by the Board Members to cooperate with the Health Department and the County Board of Supervisors, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Sanitary District would fully cooperate with the County Board of Supervisors, the County Health Depart- 06 15 72 ---------------- ._--- --- ----.--- 96 06- ment, the Local Agency Formation Commission, the City of Martinez, and the re- sidents of Muir Oaks when the Sanitary District receives signed petitions from a substantial majority of those affected in Muir Oaks indicating their desire to be annexed by Central San and with their full realization that, under terms of its existing contract, annexation to~ntral San also requires annexation to the City of Martinez." Motion changing Minutes carried by fue following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Memb e rs : Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 51, TOWN OF CLYDE President Allan opened the hearing. Mr. Loren A. Welches, President of the Clyde Civic Improvement Association Inc. addressed the Board. Mr. Welches prefaced his remarks by posing several questions to the Board and staff. Mr. Jack Best, Office Engineer, stated work on the pumping stations is expected to be completed by the end of June. He indicated the electrical contractor still must obtain approval from the Electrical Department of the County. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that 5,352 lineal feet of new pipe had been installed and 1,111 lineal feet of old pipe had been replaced. Mr. Horstkotte further reported that three complaints on work completed had been corrected and that, essentially, all of the Federal grant of $52,500.00 had been expended on the Local Improvement District. Mr. Best stated it was anticipated that Special Counsel for the District will have completed legal requirements so that a public hearing on assessment could be held on July 6, 1972. In response to query from Member Mitchell, Mr. Best stated residents affected would have the normal thirty day period to pay the assessment in cash after individual notification by mail. After discussion regarding potential future growth in the Clyde area and comment by Mr. Welches that he had received periodic progress reports from staff regarding Local Improvement District 51, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the hearing on Local Improvement District 5l, town of Clyde, be closed. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS DRAFT ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL SITES Continued to meeting of July 6, 1972. DISTRICT EXPANSION TREATMENT PLANT PROGRAM Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the District's treatment plant expansion program for water pollution had re- ceived grant certification from the State regulatory authorities in the amount of $42,800,000.00. Copies of the State grant certification were distributed to Board Members. Mr. Horstkotte explained that grant approval from the Environmental Protection Agency was expected in two to three weeks. 15 72 ':1/ Regarding grant certification for the water reclamation facilities ($2,870,000.00), Mr. Horstkotte indicated this was contingent upon Federal legislation which was pending. He was confident that, upon enactment, grant certification for this phase of the project would be forthcoming. After comment by Mr. Horstkotte regarding disburse- ment procedures for grant funds, Board Members and staff discussed certain aspects of the water reclamation project, particularly as it affects the District contract with Bechtel Corporation. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Bechtel Corporation be authorized to proceed at its normal rate of engineering design, under terms of its contract with the District, in order to meet the plans and specifications deadline of October 1, 1972. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs : Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None CLAIM OF MRS. BERNICE BONDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $142.70 It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of Mrs. Bernice Bondy in the amount of $142.70 be paid following receipt of signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None VII. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT ITEMS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easement from Mr. Jack M. Slough, et aI, Job 2126, Parcel 3, be acce~ted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Member Gibbs reported that he had investigated the complaint of Mrs. Bridie H. Williams that her property had been damaged by a contractor bonded by the District. Member Gibbs indicated that surface damage had been done to Mrs. Williams' patio and retaining wall. After discussion by Board Members and staff, and as the contractor was not willing to negotiate, it was the consensus of the Board that the matter be referred to staff for corrective action and if need be, or if necessary, the District cost of repairing Mrs. Williams' property should be deducted from the contractor's performance bond which is filed with the District. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES NEGOTIATING CO~lliITTEE Member Rustigian, Chairman of the District's Negotiating Committee for the City of Concord, reported on an initial meeting held by Committee Members to formalize the District's position. Board Members and staff discussed various aspects of Chairman Rustigian's report and the desir- ability of engaging a consultant to advise the Committee. 06 15 72 .--.---------------- 98 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 72-30, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN KEITH PACKWOOD, LABORATORY TECHNICIAN RESOLUTION NO. 72-31, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PEDRO M. MENDOZA, PERMANENT INTERMITTENT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. David Niles, Superintendent of Plant Operations, explained to the Personnel Committee and Board Members that additional requirements, such as a monitoring and reporting system on infiltration of toxic wastes, have been imposed upon the District by regulatory agencies. As a result of the increased work- load, staff requested authorization to employ, as summer help, an additional Laboratory Technician. In addition, as Mr. J. Keith Packwood's two-year appointment as Laboratory Technician "Permanent-Intermittent", terminates June 21, 1972, staff recommended that Mr. Packwood's position be changed to "regular status", effective June 22,1972, and that his salary be in- creased from Range 47D to 47E ($1,057.00) effective July 1, 1972. Staff further recommended that Mr. Pedro Mendoza, a temporary employee, be ap- pointed to the position of Laboratory Technician, Permanent-Intermittent, at salary Range 47A ($870.00). The Personnel Committee and Board Members posed several questions and discussed with staff certain aspects of the pistrict's personnel requirements. Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Per- sonnel Committee, noted that the Board would soon have under consideration the District's proposed budget for fiscal year 1972-1973. He, therefore, requested staff to apprise the Committee of personnel requirements in detail by July 14, 1972. The Personnel Committee and Board Members then discussed the relationship of the budget, personnel requirements and or- ganization with the suggestion being made that consideration be given to changing the name of the Committee to "Organization and Personnel Comittee". After further questions and discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 72-30 and Resolution No. 72-31 be adopted, and that authorization to employ Mr. Thomas Hubbard as a temporary summer employee at a rate of $4.04 per hour be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None The Personnel Committee and Board Members discussed briefly personnel problems caused by growth of the District and the importance of the staff keeping the Personnel Committee fully informed. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING Member Boneystee1e, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling, reported on the Committee meeting of June 14, 1972. He stated Mr. Leonard Stefanelli, President of Sunset Scavenger Co., San Francisco, addressed the Committee and, with the use of slides, explained in detail refuse operations for the City of San Francisco and the operation of his firm's transfer station. Member Boneysteele noted the Committee had dis- cussed proposed legislation to require use of a certain percentage of re- cyclable materials. He suggested that perhaps this could be a matter for consideration by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies. Board Members briefly discussed various aspects of Member Boneysteele's report, after which Member Boneysteele stated he had received a new work as- signment and, as a result of his altered work schedule, it may be necessary for him to request Board Member assistance on the Advisory Committee. Board Members acknowledged the request and agreed to provide assistance as required. After Board Members were advised that the next meeting of the Advisory Committee was scheduled for 7:30 o'clock P.M., on June 26, 1972. Member Mitchell gave a brief report on a pyrolysis process designed by Garrett. 06 15 72 I:JI:J GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER VISIT Mr. Horstkotte reported that the Council and staff representatives from the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle planned a visit to the Bay Area on June 21, 1972. The group will be lDsted by Brown and Caldwell. In addition to hearing reports on the State and San Francisco basin plans, a tour of the District's Advanced Treatment Test Facility has been scheduled. Mr. Horstkotte stated Board Members were invited to participate. Staff was requested to provide Board Members with a list of names of the visiting group. AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF CONCORD REGARDING CONCORD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 54 After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authorization for the President and Secretary to execute Agreement on City of Concord Assessment District No. 54 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 REBATE CHARGES Mr. Bohn stated his office was in receipt of correspondence requesting payment of $104,782.40 collected in rebate charges by the District (Water- shed 27 West, Jobs 387, 389 and 46l, Eichler Co. installer). Mr. Bohn in- dicated the matter was somewhat complicated because it involved several corporate entities. After brief discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization to refund $104,782.40 in rebate charges be approved subject to further approval by Counsel for the District. Car- ried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell. Rustigian and Allan None None DRAFT ORDINANCE Mr. Bohn explained in detail the concept and intent of the draft ordinance on disposal sites. BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY President Allan stated the Contra Costa County Agency Board Selection Committee was scheduled to meet June 19, 1972. A brief discussion by Board Members followed. SECRETARY Secretary Davis noted that the California Association of Sanitation Agencies' Annual Work Conference, Second Session. was scheduled for July 19-22, 1972, at Rancho Bemardo, San Diego, Califomia. After brief discussion and indication by Board Members and staff as to who would be in attendance, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization for registration fees, travel and expenses be approved for those persons attending the Conference. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None 06 15 72 -'--- - . - -.. ---------- -. --------...- ------ ----- -----_.------ ------- --- 100 EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:24 o'clock P.M., President Allan recessed to executive session to consider personnel matters. At 10:35 o'clock P.M., President Allan reconvened the regular meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:36 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the meeting. M Þ! It ) // /1,. /k ',. téÍÍ'irJ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: E: [<) l ()"\J~~ Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 06 15 72