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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGUIAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD SEPTEMBER 19, 1963
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
California, on September 19,1963, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bo~man and Mitchell
ABSENT:
Members:
None
Members of the District Board welcomed Member Bowman back from his
extended trip to the Orient.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of September 5,1963, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
BIDS
None.
V.
OLD BUS lNESS
None.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
AUDITING CO~ITTEE
President Mitchell appointed Members Fisher and Bowman to the Auditing
Committee.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROl1 SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO. AT RIDGEWOOD ROAD, ALAMO
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Roemer, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the easement agreement with
the Southern Pacific Co. for crossing their right of way at Ridgewood Road,
Alamo. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE LID 30
Letter from Mr. Kinney, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, to
President Mitchell was read, requesting copies of Ordinances and Resolutions
relative to sewering the LID 30 area.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, suggested sending to the
County a copy of the new Code, when completed, and read a statement he
suggested be incorporated in the new Code relative to the Board's policy
of financing sewers within the District, which would include the LID 30
area.
Member Fisher suggested that the staff reply, stating '~at they feel
to be Board policy and send the information necessary.
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President Mitchell requested that a letter to Mr. Kinney, Chairman of
the Board of Supervisors, be prepared for his signature, stating that the
staff is authorized to answer his letter relative to LID 30 and supply the
requested information.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM GEORGE S. NOLTE, ENGINEERS
Letter from George S. Nolte, Engineers, was read relative to assess-
ment information in the area of the proposed Local Improvement District
No. 43.
The letter was referred to the District staff for reply, pointing out
that the Engineer for the local improvement district proceedings recommends
as to assessments, and the District Board makes the final decision after
the Hearing.
WATERSHED 29 NORTH
The District Board discussed the memorandum to each Board Member
dated September 17,1963, relative to Watershed 29 North.
In discussing the Watershed 29 North charge of $400.00 per acre in
relation to estimated sewering costs, the Board Members questioned whether
the $400.00 per acre suggested Watershed 29 North charge was high enough.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Roemer, that the policy for Watershed 29 North as set forth in thememorandum
to the District Board, dated September 17,1963, be adopted with the Water-
shed 29 North charge changed from $400.00 per acre to $600.00 per acre.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
At the request of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it was
moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Fisher, that $1,000.00 be
authorized from Sewer Construction funds for Watershed 29 North study.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT FENCE AND
AUTHORIZING THE CALL FOR BIDS
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented plans showing
the chain link fence proposed for the Treatment Plant property at an
estimated cost of $18,300.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that the call for bids for the fencing of the Treatment Plant
property be authorized. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRINITY AVENUE SEWERS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CALL FOR BIDS
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that Trinity
Avenue was a high density area, there is a lack of capacity, and the
cost of the work to provide sufficient capacity is estimated at $22,000.00.
. After discussion, it was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member
G2bbs, that the call for bids for the Trinity Avenue Sewers be authorized.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
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FINAL DATE FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 42 ASSESSMENT PAYMENrS
EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 25, 1963, FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 1963
It was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Roemer, that the
final date for cash payments of Local Improvement District No. 42 assess-
ments be extended to October 25, 1963, from September 19, 1963. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
SETTIEMENr OF PALOS VERDES OUTFALL SEWER EASEMENT, OWNER, MILES
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that the Miles easement
needed for the Palos Verdes Outfall Sewer could be settled for $1,000.00.
Mr. Bohn explained that the developer has filed bankruptcy and the
remaining homes are in the process of being foreclosed. He explained that
the $2,000.00 on deposit to cover the cost of the condemnation proceedings
for the Miles and Pryor parcels will not be sufficient by several hundred
dollars, although the District will attempt to collect.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the line is
under rebate and by any use of this line the District can recover.
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and the
District staff, it was moved by Member Fisher, seconded by Member Bowman,
that the Miles easement required for the Palos Verdes Outfall Sewer be
settled for $1,000.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
CORRESPONDENCE FROM BROWN & CALDWELL RE AGREEMENT FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICA-
TIONS FOR ORINDA PUMPING STATION AND TREATMENT PLANT EÑLARGEMENT
Letter from Brown & Caldwell was read relative to modifying the
present agreement for plans and specifications for the Orinda Pumping
Station, the Treatment Plant enlargement, and additional items not
covered in the present agreement.
Member Roemer stated that it would have been better if they would
complete the present contract and receive payment for the extra items.
Member Fisher suggested that the staff make a recommendation on each
item in the Brown & Caldwell letter.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the staff would
present a breakdown in relation to the existing contract and put a monetary
value on the new items.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that public funds being
involved, the Board should be very careful in any modification of the
existing agreement.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the staff would prepare a memorandum for
each Board Member relating each item in the letter to the original agree-
ment.
QUIT CLAIM DEED TO ISAMU KITA, ET AL
After the explanation that the easement covered by the Quit Claim Deed
was being replaced with a new easement, a slightly different alignment, it
was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Fisher, that the President and
Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed to Isamu Kita, et ale
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Hembers:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
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ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM ISAMU KITA, ET AL
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Fisher, that the
easement from Isamu Kita, et al, be accepted and its recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
PAYMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO JOHN BOHN, PALOS VERDES OUTFALL LINE
It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Roemer, that the
statement from Mr. Bohnfor final payment in the sum of $50.00 for legal
services in the condemnation action in obtaining easements for the Palos
Verdes Outfall Line be paid. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
VII.
REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER
BROWN AND LAIRD PROPERTIES, LINE A
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained a flood control
problem in the neighborhood of the Brown and Laird properties on Line A.
He stated that a tree falling into the creek on the Brown property had
created an erosion problem and the District's line is involved. He stated
that the Flood Control District work in the area is probably five years
away and any corrective work the Sanitary District would do would be ex-
tremely temporary in nature. He stated the District would take pictures
and keep a close check.
RELOCATION OF SEWERS IN BROOK STREET AND DEWING A VENUE, LAFAYETTE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the District
had been waiting for the County to do some stabilizing work in the Brook
Street and Dewing Avenue area in Lafayette before relocating sewers. He
requested $2,400.00 to relocate sewers in this area.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Fisher, that $2,400.00
be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for relocating sewers in the
Brook Street and Dewing Avenue area in Lafayette. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
IMPROVEMENT OF BIN WALLS
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested $2,400.00 for
the improvement of the bin walls in the District yard.
It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Fisher, that
$2,400.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for the improvement
of the bin walls in the District yard. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
INSTALLATION OF 3 RISERS ON THE OUTFALL LINE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested $2,400.00 to
install 3 risers on the Outfall Line.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that $2,400.00
be authorized from Sewer Construction funds to install 3 risers on the Outfall
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Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF VACATION
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization to
pay two of the District's personnel in lieu of taking a portion of their
vacation.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Fisher, that Mr.
Horstkotte be authorized to pay two of the District's personnel in lieu
of taking a portion of their vacation. Carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NŒS:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Roemer, Fisher, Bowman and Mitchell
None
None
STATUS OF VARIOUS CONTRACT WORK
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that all contract
work in the District was progressing satisfactorily.
COUlIfiEL FOR THE DISTRICT
M. MILIER CO. TRIAL
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that the M. Miller Co.
trial was scheduled to start October l, 1963.
Mr. Bohn stated that attempts by Miller's attorney to settle have
been made, but were non-realistic.
Mr. Bohn stated that Mr. Robert Collins would be conducting the trial
for the District.
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
At lO:20 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell
to October 3,1963.
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Presiden f the District Board of the
Central ontra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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