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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 12-21-00 238 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON DECEMBER 21, 2000 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on December 21, 2000. President Lucey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: . Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Boneysteele, Lucey ABSENT: Members: None a. INTRODUCE NEW EMPLOYEE . CLINT SHIMA, STAFF ENGINEER Mr. Clint Shima, Staff Engineer, was introduced and welcomed to the District by President Lucey and the Board of Directors. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVE LETTER DATED DECEMBER 15, 2000 FROM MRS. GAYLE L. PULLEY CONCERNING OVERFLOW AT 1190 GLEN ROAD, LAFAYETTE a. President Lucey noted that the letter dated December 15, 2000 from Mrs. Gayle L. Pulley of Glen Drive, Lafayette, which had been subject to a sewage overflow, had been distributed to the Board prior to the meeting. Mrs. Gayle L. Pulley addressed the Board, stating that it is frustrating not to be able to have access to her belongings such as her Christmas card list. Member Boneysteele asked if it is the storage company that will not give access, and Mrs. Pulley stated that it is. Mr. David J. Clovis, Safety and Risk Manager, stated that he and his staff will assist Mrs. Pulley in getting her belongings. Mrs. Pulley requested that her husband be given Hepatitis A and B shots as soon as possible if the District has insurance that would cover that. Mr. Clovis stated that the District does not have insurance that would cover this, but he has told the Pulley's to get the shots and submit the receipts to the District for payment. Mr. Algie Pulley addressed the Board, stating that he and his wife met with Mr. Clovis after the last Board meeting. Mr. Pulley stated that Mr. Clovis set forth a suggestion for settlement of this issue in good faith, but Mr. Pulley stated that he and his wife don't know what to do. Mr. Pulley stated that they cannot get contractors and suppliers to return calls. Mr. Pulley stated that he doesn't know when they will get their clothes and furniture back and what condition they will be in. Mr. Pulley stated that they would like to try to get back into the house before making a decision. In response to comments from Mrs. Pulley, Member Nejedly stated that the staff memorandum provided to the Board was a chronology of what has occurred. It simply sets forth facts and says nothing derogatory. Mrs. Pulley thanked the Board. 12 21 tl\ t) 4i \.J 239 3. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Menesini, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Item a., be approved as recommended and the resolution adopted. a. January 11, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. was established as the date and time for a public hearing regarding Regent Place Contractual Assessment District (CAD) No. 2000-2 pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII D, Section 4, and Streets and Highways Code, Sections 5898.20 and 5898.24; and Resolution No. 2000-166 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Nejedly, Menesini, Hockett, Boneysteele, Lucey None None 4. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 2.04.030 OF THE DISTRICT CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that this public hearing was scheduled to consider increasing District Board Members' compensation in accordance with Senate Bill 1559 (Chapter 86, Statutes of 2000). There has not been an adjustment in District Board Members' compensation since 1987. At 2: 1 7 p.m., President Lucey opened the public hearing to receive public comment on proposed revisions to Section 2.04.030 of the District Code relating to Board Member compensation. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. Member Nejedly stated that he has a different perspective on Board Member compensation. Currently the maximum amount that a Board Member can make is $600 . per month. Depending on the number of meetings attended, that amount could be substantially less'. Originally that money was to cover the costs or pay expenses of the Board Member. Member Nejedly suggested that rather than compensating Board Members for attendance at meetings of the Board, or for each day's service rendered as a Board Member by request of the Board, that a base rate per month be set. Member Nejedly stated that he realizes that the number of meetings varies from month to month and from Board Member to Board Member. Member Nejedly stated that he believes that this method of compensation would create a more diverse Board and would allow more people to be able to serve on the Board. It would also reduce the amount of staff time involved in keeping track of the number of meetings attended by each Board Member each month. Member Nejedly proposed that a monthly compensation amount be established for each Board Member. . Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that sanitary districts are fairly limited in being able to do that. The law currently reads that Board Members are to be compensated $100 per day for attendance at meetings of the Board or for each day's service rendered as a Director by request of the Board, not exceeding a total of six days in any calendar month. Effective January 1, 2001 that law has been changed to allow an increase in compensation by up to 5 percent per year for each calendar year following the effective date of the last adjustment. The Board does not have the ability to set a monthly compensation. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that Ordinance No. 215 be adopted, revising Section 2.04.030 of the District Code, Compensation of Board Members, reflecting amendments to state law; and that the amount of Board Members' compensation established for March 2001 and thereafter until 12 ,")J.~ 'ì~ F,J ...... 1ft l)¡ l~)J \~} 240 further action of the Board shall be $170.00 per day for attendance at meetings of the Board or for each day's service rendered as.a Director by request of the Board, not . . exceeding a total of six days in any calendar month. The motion failed to pass on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Menesini, Hockett, Boneysteele NOES: Members: Nejedly, Lucey ABSENT: Members: None Counsel for the District Kent Aim stated that four affirmative votes are required for adoption. Following discussion, President Lucey moved for reconsideration. The motion was seconded by Member Menesini. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hock~tt, that Ordinance No. 215 be adopted, revising Section 2.04.030 of the District Code, Compensation of Board Members, reflecting amendments to state law; and that the amount of Board Members' compensation established for March 2001 and thereafter until further action of the Board shall be $170.00 per day for attendance at meetings of the Board or for each day's service rendered as a Director by request of the Board, not exceeding a total of six days in any calendar month. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Menesini, Hockett, Boneysteele, Lucey NOES: Members: Nejedly ABSENT: Members: None Member Nejedly stated that he voted no because he believes there is a more equitable way to handle this, but apparently that is not possible because of the current legal regulations. Member Nejedly stated that he is not opposed to the Board revising the compensation in accordance with changes in the law, but he feels there could be a better way of doing it. None a. 12 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER 6. . REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER 1 ) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that in September 1999 the Board of Directors conducted a public hearing and approved the Negative Declaration for the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Improvement Project. As part of that Board action, the Board selected renovation of the existing pumping station as the preferred option based on cost and the preference of the City of Orinda. The predesign was completed in November 2000 by G. S. Dodson. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Tad Pilecki, Senior Engineer, who described the location of the Lower Orinda Pumping Station and key issues relating to this project. The pumping station is adjacent to San Pablo Creek which is in the watershed of an East Bay Municipal Utility District drinking water reservoir. In 1989-1990, a Pumping Station Master Plan was done by the District. The Lower Orinda Pumping Station is the oldest District pumping station and is over 50 years old. The equipment is reaching the end of its useful life and there is.a need for increased wet weather capacity and improved reliability. Mr. Pilecki stated that two options were considered, rehabilitation of the existing pumping station or relocation across the creek. It was 21 Ifr!: l'~, ~} ~uV 241 decided to proceed with rehabilitation of the existing pumping station based primarily on the preference of the City of Orinda. Following are areas of concern or uncertainty associated with renovation of the existing pumping station: . . . . . Disruption to the Orinda Country Club operation Longer construction period Tight construction space Greater cost uncertainty Operation reliability during construction Coordination with the City of Orinda . Mr. Pilecki stated that after careful study, G. S. Dodson has developed a plan to rehabilitate the existing pumping station in place. Mr. Pilecki showed a colored drawing depicting the existing pumping station foot print, the existing right of way, the new right of way that will be needed, and the new area needed to build the pumping stations rehabilitation. Discussion followed with regard to protection of the creek during and after construction. Mr. Pilecki introduced Mr. Michael Penny, Assistant Engineer, who is working on this project. Mr. Pilecki stated that there are still a number of issues to be worked out on this project. They include: . . . . . . General Plan zoning variance Creek setback variance City encroachment permit Possible removal of two trees Right of way purchase from Orinda Country Club Impact of construction on Orinda Country Club operations Mr. Pilecki reviewed the cost estimates noting both planning level and predesign level estimates. The planning level cost estimate developed in August 1999 for construction, design, and construction management totaled $6,620,000. The predesign level cost estimate developed in October 2000 totals $7,773,000. There was an increase of approximately $1 million in the cost estimate partly because it is one year later and costs have increased, and partly because there have been some improvements and upgrades in the project. Mr. Pilecki stated that there is still a lot of uncertainty as to how a contractor will price this. President Lucey expressed concern that the renovation option was selected because the Board was told it was the same cost or lower cost than the relocation option. President Lucey asked if the Board should routinely add 20 percent to all estimates from staff. Mr. Pilecki stated that the current predesign cost estimate includes an upgrade of Pumping Station Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment. ' Member Boneysteele stated a different situation prevails now. The construction industry is now extremely tight and bids are coming in higher. . Mr. Pilecki stated that several types of project cost estimates are developed. The preliminary planning level numbers have an accuracy of plus or minus 30 percent and that is the best that can be done with the information available at that time. When detailed drawings have been completed, the cost estimates have an accuracy of plus or minus 10 percent. Also an 12 ~» 1 ¡Çj.,¿ (]." ,.("'>~ J :f¡ Id ~ '..!/ '\J! 242 12 adjustment was made for the particular bidding climate we are now experiencing. Ms. Ann E. Farrell, Director of Engineering, stated that President Lucey's comment is a valid one and something staff can look at closer to be sure we are not placing more assurance in a number than is warranted. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, noted that there are cycles and sometimes the engineer's estimate is higher and sometimes it is lower. Mr. Pilecki reviewed the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Project schedule calling for Board authorization of a design contract with G. S. Dodson in. January 2001, securing the necessary variances and permits from the City of Orinda in the January/June 2001 time frame, right of way acquisition from Orinda Country Club in the January/October 2001 time frame, finalizing design in November 2001, award of construction contract in February 2002, and completion of construction in December 2003. Member Nejedly requested that staff ensure that the contractor is aware of the need for good housekeeping during construction since this is an area that will be visible to many people. Mr. Batts stated that when the construction contract is let, part of the presentation to the Board will include mitigation measures. 2) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that staff is currently reviewing the District's real property and leases. In July 1999, the District purchased the Animal Shelter and adjoining property from Contra Costa County. More recently, staff and District Counsel renegotiated the lease with County Quarry Products, bringing the lease rate up to a competitive market value. Mr. Batts introduced the newest member of the District management team Ms. Victoria Lamica, Purchasing and Materials Manager, who reviewed her background and experience in the areas of purchasing, warehousing, contract administration, and construction projects. Ms. Lamica showed a map and described the properties surrounding the District treatment plant. The District owns 99 acres of buffer land and lease properties including the holding basins. Those properties include the Country Quarry Products property, the Contra Costa County Animal Shelter and surrounding property, the Lagiss and Kiewit properties, and the warehouse at 4737 Imhoff Place. Ms. Lamica stated that five of the 11 bays at 4737 Imhoff Place are used by the District and six are rentals. There is currently one vacant bay. General Electric, a tenant, has expressed interest in the vacant bay. The other tenants at .4737 Imhoff Place are Hamilton Services, Roadw~y Specialties, and Contra Costa Tractor. Ms. Lamica stated she is reviewing all the leases at 4737 Imhoff Place and working with District Counsel to investigate revenue generating options for the Kiewit property. President Lucey thanked Ms. Lamica for the update. 3) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that staff is currently negotiating renewal of the contract with the District's labor counsel, Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, and should have an agreement for the Board's consideration in January 2001 . 4) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the District's management team met in an. off-site workshop on November 28 and 29 to revisit the 1 998 District Strategic Plan. The previous Strategic Plan, done by the Board and management team in a three-day workshop, focused on the following areas: . . . Community and Customer Relations Legislative and Regulatory Development and Compliance Efficiency and Effectiveness 2 ìij ,--...., -..... nt, ,r~ I:l!i tþ' . 243 Leadership and Organization Culture Approximately 75 individual tasks or strategies were identified in those four areas. Some of the results include an improved New Employee Orientation Program, enhanced focus on construction project outreach, a comprehensive supervisor and employee training program, and transition from Work Redesign to Continuous Improvement as the way we work. As a result of the recent workshop, the following revised strategic areas are proposed: . . . . Exceptional Customer Service Full Regulatory Compliance Responsible Rates High Performance Organization Mr. Batts reviewed each of the proposed strategic areas, strategies, and metrics as follows: . . . . Exceptional Customer Service . Strategies . Respond promptly . Understand customers' expectations . Solicit customer feedback . Mitigate impacts . Metrics . 90% + Customer satisfaction . 100% Follow-up on complaints . Number of complaints turned into compliments Full Regulatory Compliance . Strategies . Identify critical compliance issues . Link employees role to achieving compliance . Anticipate and plan for future regulatory impacts . Metrics . Track critical compliance areas . % Improvement each year Responsible Rates . Strategies . Increase revenues . Reduce costs . Invest in infrastructure. . Metrics . Competitive rates and charges High Performance Organization . Strategies . Align team and individual performance with District goals Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement Train for skills, knowledge, and growth Provide tools to increase productivity Be accountable for performance . . . . 12 (j) l~ Áz:J ......- /Í'o, 1(:- ¡i. !rt hi ~ 1.(7 'b.p 244 16)) Æ-1 . Metrics ~ Track performance in critical areas ~ % Improvement each year Mr. Batts stated that the District Mission, Vision, and Values were also reviewed and revisions are proposed. The current District Mission is: CCCSD is a public utility that is dedicated to protecting the public health and the environment by: . Collecting and treating wastewater . Recycling high quality water for public use . Collecting, recycling, and disposing of household hazardous waste The following revised District Mission is proposed: CCCSD Mission: . To protect public health and the environment by: ~ Collecting and treating wastewater ~ Recycling high quality water ~ Promoting pollution prevention The current District Vision is: To be acknowledged by our community and peers as highly responsive, effective, and efficient. The following revised District Vision is proposed: Be a high performance organization that provides exceptional customer service and full regulatory compliance at responsible rates. The current District Values are: . We will accomplish our vision while valuing: ~ Our employees, their activities, contributions, and accomplishments Excellent customer service Our communities and neighbors The demonstration of industry leadership A safe environment for our citizens and our employees Ethics and integrity ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The revised Values proposed are: . We will achieve our goals by valuing: ~ Each other ~ Ethics and integrity ~ A healthy and safe environment ~ Community relationships ~ The meeting of commitments ~ All aspects of diversity Mr. Batts stated that the proposed implementation approach would be to build on what we are already doing; to roll the Strategic Plan, strategies, and metrics down to the departments, divisions, and individual employees; and to incorporate the Strategic Plan and its components into the employee performance appraisal process. Mr. Batts introduced Ms. Harriette Heibel, Community Affairs Manager, who took one of the District-wide goal areas, Full Regulatory Compliance, and 2. .' ~f'.J..; ~~ If\, .i",. t' " ;. :f, ~u( (ß 245 demonstrated how that would flow down from one level to another through the Administrative Department and Communication Services Division to the individual employees. Mr. Batts stated that Board input will be requested into the plan revisions. The strategic areas will then be finalized and presented to employees. The Strategic Plan will be incorporated in the District's public outreach efforts. Results will be measured and continuous improvement will be fostered. Member Menesini stated that one of the concerns that he has about this sort of thing generically, is that the final assessment comes down to the department supervisor who must relate back to a generality and some objectives developed along the way. Member Menesini stated that it is difficult to be specific enough to actually see improvement in the organization and test whether expectations are being met. Mr. Batts stated that the management team had that same concern. Much progress has been made. Mr. Batts stressed that it is important to have a message that is consistent, easily communicated, and measurable. It is necessary that it be measurable throughout the organization so we can determine how well we are doing as an organization. It is proposed that this be part of employees' daily jobs and be measurable. Member Hockett asked if employee performance evaluations will be based on measurable goals as well as the job descriptions. Mr. Batts stated that is the intent. In the recently completed performance appraisal training, emphasis was placed on the need for dialogue and communication in these areas. President Lucey thanked Mr. Batts for his report. 5) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that on November 2, 2000 he advised the Board that the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) had surveyed its customers and learned that there was some level of interest in curbside collection of household hazardous waste. CCCSWA , approached the District, indicating that they were considering a door-to-door household hazardous waste collection program using a company named Curbside, Inc. to collect the material with the expenses being split between the homeowner and CCCSW A. The material would be delivered to the District's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. The District advised CCCSW A that more information was needed with regard to potential impacts on collection facility operations and costs. The Board may have seen an newspaper article on this subject in the December 13, 2000 Contra Costa Times. There are still several unresolved issues relating to which District ratepayers would be served by such a program, additional costs, and staffing that may be needed, impacts on the District's partners in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, and possible regulatory impacts. Staff will be meeting with CCCSWA staff to discuss these issues. Before any commitment is made, this matter will come to the District Board for input and direction. In the discussion that followed, Board Members requested more information and a presentation by CCCSWA on their proposal, and it was noted that there could be myriad problems associated with household hazardous waste left at the curb. President Lucey asked that there be an expression of interest from the CCCSW A Board before the District Board considers this matter. Mr. Batts stated that he would convey the Board's comments and concerns to CCCSWA. 6) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that there has been a change in the scope and engineer's estimate for the Treatment Plant Pipe Renovation 12 Gj)..ic. j-;"d.. /'" ;1 ("'!d 'I.. O() 246 12 b. c. d. Project, DP 7183B. This project was announced in July 2000. At that time the engineer's estimate was $900,000. The original scope of work including replacing or renovating piping on five different systems. Two additional pieces of work have been added. The first is expanding the original scope of work on the scum thickening system, and the second is the addition of foam suppression sprays and supply piping in the mixed liquor channels and A&N tank outlets. The treatment plant experienced a significant Nocardia foam problem this past fall requiring costly maintenance and operation efforts. Installing chlorinated foam suppression sprays will provide a lower cost solution for combating the foam. The revised engineer's estimate for the Treatment Plant Pipe Renovation Project is $1,150,000. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None BOARD MEMBERS +. Member Nejedly, Chair of the Personnel Committee, reported that he and President Lucey met with staff on December 20, 2000 to discuss various personnel matters. Member Nejedlydistributed highlights of the meeting and noted that a number of Human Resource position papers will appear 'on future Board meeting agenda. The Personnel Committee endorsed the request to authorize the General Manager to overfill key positions, when deemed necessary, for one month pending the retirement of the incumbent to facilitate training. The General Manager will advise the Board at a Board meeting when this is being done. It will not be done for all positions, only when deemed necessary. Member Nejedly stated that issues relating to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility staffing were discussed, including the use of Philips Service Corporation temporaries and District temporary employees. Member Nejedly stated that he requested that staff investigate modifying HHW Collection Facility hours so that the facility is open Monday through Friday as well as some weekend hours. Mr. Batts recommended that a Household Hazardous Waste Committee be appointed in the coming year since there seem to be several Board-level issues relating to household hazardous waste. Member Menesini agreed that a Board committee is a good idea. The Board should be more informed and aware of the HHW operations. 2) Member Menesini announced that Administrative Assistant Julie Lopez' daughter Jamie was featured in a recent Contra Costa Times article on soccer. 3) Member Menesini stated that an important part of any organization is public education. The District's Pipeline Newsletter costs approximately 29 cents per copy. Member Menesini stated that the District should look at the feedback received from the publication to ensure that the money is well spent. Member Boneysteele stated that the Pipeline Newsletter is an excellent way of keeping the public advised of what the District is doing. Member 21 Û'l.'.' (.' ~. ,I ;'; < !¡,¡ , if ~:; 247 Boneysteele stated that he has received comments from people who did not know he was a Board Member but were impressed with the publication. BREAK President Lucey declared a recess at the hour of 3:39 p.m., reconvening at the hour of 3:53 p.m. with all parties present as previously designated. 7. HUMAN RESOURCES a. ADOPT SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR GENERAL MANAGER President Lucey stated that as set forth in the position paper, a salary adjustment is proposed for the General Manager to the Step 1 of Range M05. It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini, that the base salary of the General Manager be established at Step 1 of the M05 salary range ($13,001). There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 8. CORRESPONDENCE a. RECEIVE DECEMBER 6, 2000 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) ELECTION NOTICE AND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Fo'R LAFCO SPECIAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Receipt was noted of the December 6, 2000 Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Election Notice and Call for Nominations for LAFCO Specific District Representative. 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2000 It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that the minutes of November 16, 2000 be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 10. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURE LIST DATED DECEMBER 21, 2000 a. Member Menesini, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and Member Boneysteele reviewed the expenditures and found them to be in order. As noted earlier, the cost of the District's Pipeline Newsletter was discussed. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Expenditure List dated December 21, 2000, including Self Insurance Check Nos. 101669- 101675, Running Expense Check Nos. 128934- 129296, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 22832-22885, Payroll Manual Check Nos. 48736-38740, Payroll Replacement Check No. 48741, and Payroll Regular Check Nos. 53411-53458, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 11. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS On behalf of the Board of Directors, President Lucey wished everyone very happy holidays and the joy of the season. 16~ Æ) CiJ" <; l' I (-:;1 J ",.. ,,~ ~..~. .,. \', /.i.' . i.' N \i " x! ..'v ',;, ~1 :;'J. ,-..ÿ' 248 13. CLOSED SESSION a. SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b), a point has been reached where in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, on the advice of its Counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the District. Two potential matters are to be discussed. b. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS With respect to real property negotiations, the closed session was to be held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. The real property which the negotiations may concern is the property at 5501 Imhoff Drive, Martinez, California. The District negotiators Messrs. Kenton L. Aim and Paul Morsen may negotiate with representatives of County Quarry Products. This closed session was not held. EXISTING LITIGATION c. The closed session was held to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The title of the litigation to be discussed is Central Contra Costa Sanitary District v. City of San Ramon, Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. COO-02560. d. PERSONNEL MATTERS The closed session was to be held to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. This closed session was not held. At 4:05 p.m., President Lucey adjourned the meeting into closed session to discuss litigation pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and (b) as noted in Items 13.a. and c. above. Items 13.b. and d. were not discussed. At 4:58 p.m., President Lucey concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. 14. REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION No decisions were made or votes taken in closed session which require reporting at this time. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Lucey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 4:58 p.m., to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. on January 11, 2001 for an Adjourned Regular Board Meeting. cðJ-~ Preslétent of the Board 0 rectors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: GL ¿. Sec e. ry of the Central Contra sta San' ry District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 1. 6';}.. .. Id CD ..¡~ .... f~ ("7:;.9 .",- I{'¡\ 1) 'l} !:~)'"