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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD NOVEMBER 4, 1965
The District Board of Central Contra éosta 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
November 4, 1965, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
Minutes of the meeting of October 21, 1965, be approved after the following
amendment:
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, EXPANSION OF OFFICE
BUILDING", the third paragraph shall read:
"After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte was instructed not to start any
detailed planning or work needing authorization without first informing the
Members of the Board."
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
expenditures, as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the
District Manager-Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to
Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 1994 to 2009, inclusive, and Running
Expense Vouchers Numbers 7697 to 7910, inclusive. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
IV.
BIDS
None.
V.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 64, AMENDING DISTRICT CODE, SECTION 11-134
ORDINANCE NO. 64
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-134 OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CODE TO
ADD AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF PAYING THE BALANCE OF CONNECTION CHARGE
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The Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF PAYING BALANCE OF CONNECTION CHARGE
Section 11-134 of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 11-134.
Subsequent Election.
A person who elects to pay the sewer service charge may later
elect to pay the 90% balance of the connection charge whereupon the
sewer service charge shall terminate. As an alternative, the person
may elect to later pay an amount equal to 45% of the original con-
nection charge. Whereupon he shall thereafter pay a monthly charge
computed as follows: 1% of an amount equal to 55% of the original
connection charge or $2.00 whichever is greater. The calculation shall
be to the nearest $0.50. A person electing this alternate method may
later elect to pay the remainder of the original connection charge
whereupon the sewer service charge shall terminate.
SECTION 2.
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District and shall
be published once in the Contra Costa News Register, 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 4th day of November, 1965, by the following
vo te, to-wi t:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
/s/ Richard J. Mitchell
President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
/s/ Claude M. McPhee
Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Ordinance
64 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1529, ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR RECEPTIONIST-TYPIST AND
APPOINTING JANE BALDOCCHI
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 1529 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
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LETTER FROM DR. BASSETT, EASEMENT PARCEL 45-1-15
Letter from Dr. Bassett, relative to settlement for damages to his property,
was read.
After discussion, the letter was referred to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the
District, and the staff.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM FINANCIAL TITLE COMPANY
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that the easement
from Financial Title Company be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, EMILE DORE'
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim
of Emile Dore' be denied and referred to the District's insurance carrier.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1530. ABOLISHING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR SEWER INSPECTOR ESTABLISHED
UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 1411. EFFECTIVE MAY 1. 1964
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, it
was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution No. 1530
be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
COMPLAINT OF MR. AND MRS. KERNES
Mr. and Mrs. Kernes of Love Lane, Danville, stated they were concerned with
the condition of Love Lane if it rains before being completed as they may not be
able to get in and out of their home.
President Mitchell explained the prob lems the Dis trict is having wi th the
contractor.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained the delay in getting
the paving done due to the time element of backfilling and jetting before final
paving.
Mr. and Mrs. Kernes were assured the District would press to get the road
completed and would see they could get in and out of their home at all times.
VII.
REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER
DISTRICT ANNEXATION 11
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented petitions and map
indicating the area to be annexed under District Annexation 11.
President Mitchell questioned Mr. Horstkotte about the properties that
are included that did not sign petitions for inclusion.
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Mr. Horstkotte stated that notices would be mailed to property owners
in the annexation; the Hearing to be held December 2, 1965.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Howard, that District Annexation 11 be approved. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
SEWER SERVICE TO NAVY PROPERTY AT CLYDE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated the staff had discussions
with the Navy relative to serving their property at Clyde.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Navy would contribute $130,000.00 toward a
line estimated to cost $360,000.00 to reach their property.
This would require that the District advance $230,000.00 which could be
recovered over a period of years by a watershed charge.
President Mitchell asked how the $130,000.00 to be contributed by the Navy
was determined.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this was the cost given to the Navy to obtain sewers
from Port Chicago.
Members of the Board did not favor the proposal.
RELOCATION OF FACILITIES IN THE ORINDA AREA AS A RESULT OF BAY AREA RAPID
TRANSIT DISTRICT WORK
Mr. Horstkotte presented a memorandum indicating several routes for a
tunnel to relocate facilities and the estimated cost for each:
Proposal I
Proposal II
Propos al III
Estimated cost
Es timated cos t
Es tima ted cas t
$5,597,500.00
2,709,000.00
4,225,000.00
After discussing the various routes' cost to the District with Mr. Horstkotte,
the Members of the Board felt the District should proceed.to work on an agreement
for Proposal II.
INSTALLATION OF MANHOLES
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to install six manholes in the District
sys tem.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Roemer, that $2,400.00
from Sewer Construction funds be authorized to install six manholes in the
Dis trict sys tem. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENSES IN RE SEATTLE TRIP
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization for $60.00 expenses plus air
transportation to Seattle for himself and Mr. Dalton to obtain information
relative to tunneling for sewer line. Mr. Horstkotte stated the District
would be reimbursed by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District.
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Roemer, that $60.00
plus air transportation be authorized for a trip to Seattle by Mr. Horstkotte
and Mr. Dalton. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
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AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENSES FOR CALIFORNIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ASSOCIATION MEETING IN SONOMA
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization of $131.25 expenses for 15
employees attending the California Water Pollution Control Association meeting
at Sonoma.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that $131.25
be authorized for expenses of 15 District employees attending the California
Water Pollution Control Association meeting at Sonoma. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENSES FOR ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE MEETING IN LOS ANGELES
Mr. Horstkotte requested $35.00 be authorized for Mr. Robert Hinkson to
attend the California Water Pollution Control Association committee meeting
in Los Angeles on November 9, 1965, a committee to which he was appointed to
organize a sewer maintenance program and reference book for the maintenance
school at the annual conference in Monterey next spring.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that $35.00
be authorized for expenses and air fare for Robert Hinkson to attend the
California Water Pollution Control Association committee meeting in Los
Angeles November 9, 1965. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AGREEMENT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL, ENGINEERS, FOR SERVICES IN RE TREATMENT
PLANT ENLARGEMENT
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to work out an agreement with Brown
and Caldwell, Engineers, for plans and specifications for the next enlargement
of the Treatment Plant facilities construction presently planned for 1968. The
expansion would increase capacity at the Treatment Plant to 31 million gallons
from the present 21 million gallons.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that Mr. Horstkotte be authorized to negotiate with Brown and Caldwell, engineers,
for an agreement to prepare plans and specifications for enlargement of the
Treatment Plant facilities to 31 million gallons from the present 21 million
gallons. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
PROCEDURES FOR ANNEXING THE CITY OF MARTINEZ
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed with the District Board his
letter to Mr. Hors tkotte , District Manager-Engineer, copies of which were sent
to each Board Member, concerning the laws and procedures to be followed relative
to annexing the City of Martinez.
SETTLEMENT OF CURRAN CONDEMNATION LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn recommended to the District Board that the Curran condemnation
litigation for easement Parcel 5 of Trunk Sewer E be settled for $591.00.
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member
Howard, that the Curran condemnation litigation for Parcel 5 of Trunk Sewer E
be settled for $591.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell to
November 18, 1965.
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President the District Board of the
Central C ntra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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