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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 02-05-98 35 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 5, 1998 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 February 5, 1998. President Nejedly called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Lucey, Menesini, Hockett, Boneysteele, Nejedly ABSENT: Members: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through f., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. Resolution No. 98-007 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Bear Ridge Partnership, Job 5158, Parcel 1, Bear Ridge Road and Tappan Lane, Orinda area, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey, Hockett, Nejedly None None b. Resolution No. 98-008 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from William Self and Brenda Self, Job 5230, Parcel 1, Enrica Lane, Walnut Creek area, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey, Hockett, Nejedly None None c. Resolution No. 98-009 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from William H. Moran and Dorothy J. Moran, Job 5230, Parcel 2, Enrica Lane, Walnut Creek area, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 02 05 98 36 AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey, Hockett, Nejedly NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None d. Resolution No. 98-010 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from W. Gardner Combs, Job 5019, Parcel 1, Crow Canyon Road, Center Way and Tassajara Ranch Road, Danville, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey, Hockett, Nejedly None None e. Nine Grants of Easements were accepted at no cost to the District from the City of Walnut Creek, Job 4826, Parcels 5 through 8 and 13 through 17; staff was authorized to record said Grants of Easements; and Resolution Nos. 98-011.98-012.98-013.98-014.98-015.98-016. 98-017. 98-018. and 98-019 were adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey, Hockett, Nejedly NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None f. The request of Mr. Gregory Walker, Maintenance Technician II, for an emergency withdrawal of $5,000, after taxes, from the Deferred Compensation Plan, was approved as recommended by the Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey, Hockett, Nejedly None None 4. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that Engineering Items 7.a. and 7.b. be taken out of order later in the agenda at approximately 4:00 p.m. when interested parties arrive. The Board agreed. Mr. Dolan stated that he intends to ask that these items be held over. 5. BIDS AND AWARDS a. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MONTEREY MECHANICAL COMPANY FOR THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CABINETS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PROJECT. DP 7100A Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommended that the Board authorize award of a construction contract for the Power Distribution Cabinets Environmental Control Project to Monterey Mechanical Company for $381,500. Mr. Dolan stated that this project was first introduced to the Board late last summer when staff expressed concern 09 . hI 05 98 37 regarding reliability of facilities and the way they were designed and constructed. On very hot days, there is concern with regard to operational problems and life expectancy. District staff has been working on a project to study alternatives to design a system to keep the power distribution cabinets for the Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Facilities cooler. The project has now been designed and bid. The low bid of $381,500 is a fair amount above the engineer's estimate, but after a technical and commercial evaluation of the bids, staff recommends proceeding. It is imperative to move forward with this project to provide reliable disinfection for the upcoming summer and would recommend that the Board proceed with award to Monterey Mechanical Company. Discussion followed with regard to the original design and plans prepared by Montgomery Watson. Mr. Robert A. Baker, Deputy General Manager, stated that the UV Facilities will actually work as designated. While the facilities will work, it was felt that for long-term maintenance and reliability, it is better to keep the computers at a lower temperature. This is discretionary, but staff feels strongly that this is the right thing to do. In response to a question from Member Lucey, Mr. Baker stated that he is confident that Montgomery Watson meets the qualifications for this work and that their original design which did not include refrigeration to cool the PDC panels, met a reasonable "standard of industry" criteria. The District could operate without these improvements. The issue became one of reliability, required level of operator activity, and long-term life expectancy of the electronic components. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that award of a construction contract in the amount of $381,500 for construction of the Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Facility Power Distribution Cabinets Environmental Control Project, DP 71 OOA, be authorized to Monterey Mechanical Company, the lowest responsible bidder. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 6. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 1 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that each year the District is obliged to publish a list of customers in significant non-compliance with the source control requirements. The compliance is required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as is the requirement to publish the list of those in non-compliance. The list and descriptive write up has been provided to the Board. Last year it was pointed out that some customers in technical violation only (failure to file reports) were listed with those having water quality violations. This year reporting violations have been segregated in the report. 2) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that microtunneling along Moraga Way was always known to be a challenging component of the South Orinda Sewer Improvement Project. The project is required to solve some water quality problems of overflowing sewers in the area. Some of the challenges include the need to protect trees in the area, traffic control, storm water discharge, and responding to a very sensitive community. Mr. Dolan introduced Deputy Chief Engineer Robert A. Baker, who stated that the Board is probably aware that there have been some problems on the South Orinda Sewer Improvement Project. The project started in August 1997. The Overhill Creek portion of the work was done first. It was difficult work involving an area of 17 homes. It went reasonably well. The next phase of the work is along Moraga Way. Every day about 2,500 people drive by the work sites. Many of these people have not been pleased with what they have seen and complaints have come in. On February 3, 1998, the project team and Member Lucey attended the Orinda City Council meeting. The District and the contractor were severely criticized for a variety of issues including tree protection, traffic control, and storm water discharge. The Orinda City Council indicated they would use their encroachment powers to stop the job if their complaints were not heeded. 02 05 98 38 Mr. Baker stated that a prolonged stop notice from a third party would be very disruptive and must be avoided. Consequently, a strategy has been developed to reach a position with the City where we are meeting or exceeding their reasonable encroachment requirements. Once the District has taken steps to respond to our current issues, we will be in a much better position to address the question of reasonableness of any further Orinda City requests. The contractor understands the situation and a Mountain Cascade senior member attended the Orinda City Council meeting. The contractor has been given orders concerning traffic control and tree protection. This will cost the contractor money. Mr. Baker stated that it is essential that the District maintain the cooperation of the contractor as we work our way through these problems. Some sort of cost sharing relationship with the contractor may be appropriate where he bears those costs required to comply with the terms of the contract, while the District accepts the responsibility for extra costs not anticipated in the contract. It is not possible to give an estimate of the costs at this time. Mr. Baker stated that the $800,000 project contingency will not be sufficient to cover these costs and it is likely that staff will have to come back to the Board for additional funding for the project. It is important for staff to know that it has Board support to spend the money necessary to solve these problems. Member Lucey stated that after hearing everything said by the Orinda City Council and the citizens he is convinced that the traffic problems and one discharge into the creek can be handled. Member Lucey stated that he is much more concerned about the issue of heritage oaks. There is heavy equipment working around the roots of these trees. Both the District and the City have employed an arborist. The Montgomery Watson Project Manager on the job is being replaced at the request of the District. Work has been stopped while steps are being taken to correct these problems. Mr. Tad Pilecki, Senior Engineer, described the South Orinda Sewer Improvements Project which will replace 20,000 feet of line using three technologies. Using a map Mr. Pilecki identified the locations where open cut, microtunneling, and pipe bursting technologies will be used. Mr. Pilecki reviewed the project chronology beginning with award of contract to Mountain Cascade, Inc. and Nada Pacific on July 3, 1997 for a contract cost of $10.6 million. Notice to Proceed was issued on August 17, 1997. The project is currently 20 percent complete and 42 percent of the time has elapsed. The project is behind schedule because of weather and the problems encountered. The major challenges include limited work areas, oak trees, traffic, and wet weather. Mr. Pilecki stated that when design for this project began, open cut construction down Moraga Way was considered; however, it was determined that this was an impossibility because of traffic concerns. A decision was made to use microtunneling. In order to do that, it was necessary to acquire easements on private property for work areas. In some cases, it was necessary to file a Resolution of Necessity to acquire the right to build. One of the challenges faced on this project is limited work areas. Mr. Pilecki stated that protecting large oak trees is another challenge. The specifications for the project had requirements relating to work near trees for some areas but some were left out of the specifications and the contractor felt he could operate equipment over the roots. There has been some publicity on this and the Orinda City Council has expressed concern as well. Mr. Pilecki stated that traffic control has been a further challenge. A car passes through this area every three seconds during commute hours and every six seconds during non-commute hour's. Mr. Pilecki stated that the Oç~ I.:~ 05 ~o ,Ii., ~~r iJ C' 39 City has placed significant restrictions on the contractor relative to traffic impacts. Member Lucey stated that having the County Connection bus service on strike and two schools near Moraga on Moraga Way has added significantly to the traffic problem. Mr. Pilecki stated that wet weather has been a problem. EI Niño has arrived. There is a lot of surface runoff that must be addressed. Mr. Pilecki showed slides depicting the challenges and problems referenced above. Storm water flooded a microtunneling pit and shorted out the equipment. Every effort is being made to address these problems. Work has been stopped until the problems can be resolved. One property owner, Mr. Lande, was very concerned when the contractor took large equipment on top of tree roots on his property. Staff has worked with Mr. Lande. He has been given additional compensation for this. A bond has been taken out in the event the tree dies. To help protect the trees, Mr. Pilecki stated that the District's arborist advised that wooden boxes be put around the trunks. The undisturbed root areas have been fenced off to protect them as much as possible. Mr. Pilecki showed slides of other highly visible areas that could be problems when they are used for boring and receiving pits as the project progresses. Mr. Pilecki stated that there have been major successes in the project. The Overhill Creek area was one such success. This area was a major maintenance problem with frequent dry weather overflows. A line was successfully installed among large oak trees. No complaints were received. Mr. Pilecki reviewed the actions being taken to address each problem mentioned above. A new resident engineer with a more proactive approach will be placed on the project. So that the large oak trees are not impacted unnecessarily, the construction approach is being revised, there will be greater coordination with City staff and the arborist, and there will be pre- and post- construction evaluations. With regard to traffic control problems, the violations of the specifications and City requirements have been stopped, microtunneling is being used to minimize traffic impacts, the contractor has been issued a warning and fines will be imposed if there are future violations. Mr. Pilecki stated that as part of this project there is a Regional Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) requirement to contain any water that comes onto the construction site. There was one accidental spill. Some clay and mud went into the creek. The SWRCB is aware of the problem. There is the potential that the District may be fined. If so, the contractor will be expected to respond. There have been problems with heavy rains. To help correct these problems there will be more frequent inspections, the contractor will be re-educated, two seminars on erosion control and runoff protection will be conducted for in-house staff by the SWRCB, and greater use will be made of hay bales, silt bags, silt fences, clean-up, settling tanks, and tarps. Discussion followed regarding the change in resident engineers, the extra efforts being taken to work with City staff and the community, and the possibility of using a community group to try to help work through some of the problems. Mr. Bredehoft, Vice President and Chief Estimator of Mountain Cascade, stated that Mountain Cascade is concerned about the concerns of the District and the City of Orinda. Mountain Cascade has a significant investment in this project, too. This is a very convoluted area to work in. There are many people going by the construction sites each day. 02 05 98 40 Mr. Dolan stated that while the District is approaching this as a team player, Mountain Cascade has a problem of its own in that some of the problems indicate that Mountain Cascade was not sufficiently sensitive in taking care of the trees and letting mud get into the creek. It is imperative that we work together as a team to get this job done as soon as possible, and that Mountain Cascade be more responsive in these areas. President Nejedly thanked Member Lucey and staff for attending the Orinda City Council meeting and for the update on the status of the project. President Nejedly stated that it is important that we get these issues resolved as soon as possible. 3) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that last Fall the concept of de-linking the Sewer Service Charge rate setting process from the annual budget process was presented. The 45-day noticing requirements contained in Proposition 21 8 have complicated the rate setting process. Last Fall a Five-Year Operating Plan comparable to the Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan was proposed. The Five-Year Operating Plan would be updated in the Fall each year and presented to the Board in the January-February time frame for use in making Sewer Service Charge rate setting decisions. The Board agreed to that concept. Staff now has more specific information. Mr. Dolan introduced Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, who showed a time line previously presented to the Board depicting the impact of Proposition 218 on the Sewer Service Charge rate setting schedule. Ms. Ratcliff reviewed the time line and stated that it was changed slightly, in that each component was shifted back one Board Meeting to allow more time to put together and mail the notification required by Proposition 218. Ms. Ratcliff reviewed major issues for consideration in setting the Sewer Service Charge for 1998-1999. The projected fund balance at June 30, 1998 is $8 million. This is in part because of the decision made by the Board at the last Board Meeting to retain $500,000 from the Acme litigation fund. There is a possible reduction in required capital revenues. As previously discussed with the Board, increased retirement costs are anticipated because of a Ventura County Supreme Court decision. On an annual basis, retirement costs could increase from $100,000 to $400,000 depending on the County Retirement Board decisions relative to retroactivity. Because of the success of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, operating costs are expected to increase approximately $500,000 above budget. The District's partners in this facility will be billed for their shares and this will partially offset the increased cost. Ms. Ratcliff stated that based on the full year projections for the fiscal year, staff is confident that a Sewer Service Charge rate increase will not be needed. At the next Board Meeting, the Board will receive those full year projections and the recommendation that the Sewer Service Charge of $188 be maintained for the 1998-1 999 fiscal year. 4) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, distributed the 1998-1998 Budget Schedule. Mr. Dolan stated that the Secretary of the District will call Board Members to confirm dates of committee meetings/Board workshops. Noting the arrival of persons interested in the Windemere Ranch Partners item, Mr. Dolan asked that the Board take those items out of order at this time. President Nejedly proceeded to Items 7.a. and 7.b., Engineering. 0', ç~ hJ tf) P'" Ut» Q, () ;'¿'O 41 7. ENGINEERING a. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WINDEMERE RANCH PARTNERS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF PLANNING. DESIGN. AND PROPERTY RIGHTS ACQUISITION COSTS FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT. DP 5902 b. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL. DP .5.9.Q2 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that staff had worked out what we thought was an acceptable agreement with the District and Windemere Ranch Partners. At the last minute some special consideration was given to some legal concerns and amendments were proposed to the draft language. Windemere Ranch Partners added some language relative to condemnation. Representatives of Shapell Industries felt they had been left out of the loop. Mr. Dolan stated that he feels there has been an inadequate consideration of the interests of all of the parties. There is a sense of urgency as expressed by Windemere, and staff wishes to comply with the parties' time schedules to the best of our ability however staff would not want to put something before the Board that is not satisfactory to the District's ratepayers. Mr. Dolan recommended that these items be held to a future Board Meeting to allow sufficient time to work out a three-party agreement which resolves these sensitive issues. Mr. Tom Koch, Project Manager for Shapellindustries of Northern California, stated that he supports working on a three-party agreement. Mr. Koch expressed concern that the proposed agreement would give the District the ability to condemn Shapell property. Mr. Koch stated that Shapell has been working diligently with Windemere and has arrived at an agreement which reflects a mutual agreement. Mr. Koch distributed a copy of a letter relative to the Dougherty Valley Sewer Agreement dated February 5, 1998 and signed by Mr. Daniel W. Hancock, of Shapell Industries of Northern California, and Mr. Daniel Coleman, of Windemere Ranch Partners. Mr. Koch stated that the Dougherty Tunnel will be paid for in a timely way and the District ratepayers will not in any way be liable for any expense. Mr. Koch stated that Shapell will work with the District and Windemere in the coming week to resolve any concerns. Mr. Dan Coleman, Project Manager for Windemere Ranch Partners, stated that some agreemènt has been reached with regard to payment for infrastructure. The Dougherty Tunnel was not necessarily contemplated in early planning for Dougherty Valley so it was not considered. Mr. Coleman stated that Windemere is under some time pressure putting together a bond issue to pay for the project. Windemere is moving forward and can take care of debt service and payment for the project. An understanding has been reached and Windemere is agreeable to coming back at the next Board Meeting. Following discussion of the bond financing, it was agreed that consideration of Item 7.a., execution of an agreement for reimbursement of planning, design, and property rights acquisition costs for the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project, DP 5902, and Item 7.b., execution of an agreement with Woodward-Clyde Consultants to provide preliminary and final design services for the Dougherty Tunnel, DP 5902, be deferred pending final agreement between the District, Windemere Ranch Partners, and Shapell Industries of Northern California. At this time, President Nejedly reverted to the order of the agenda. 6. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 5) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at the last Board Meeting the Board was advised that Public Employees Union Local 1 has approached Assemblyman Tom Torlakson asking him to introduce a bill that 02 05 98 42 O..~ ç~ þ~ would divide the District into wards, rather than having District Board Members elected at large. Assemblyman Torlakson's office has not contacted the District to advise us of their plans. Mr. Dolan stated that he has been in contact with Mr. Ralph Hein of the California Special Districts Association and Mr. Mike Dillon of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies. They indicated that as of yesterday, February 4, 1998, no bill had been introduced. The deadline for introducing a bill is February 20, 1998. Mr. Dolan requested direction from the Board as to whether the District should take a position supporting or opposing the introduction of such a bill. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that staff be directed to prepare a letter for President Nejedly's signature to Assemblyman Tom Torlakson opposing introduction of a bill that would restructure District Board elections on the premise that rather than the special interests of various wards, the interests of all District citizens as a whole are better represented by the current at-large elections. 6) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that on February 11, 1998 the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will consider a boundary change to annex a 33-acre parcel near the intersection of Bollinger Canyon and Crow Canyon Road to the District. The City of San Ramon will serve as the conducting authority. 7) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the final accounting of the Maltby Pumping Station emergency repairs has been completed. The emergency repair work cost approximately $68,000 and 820 labor hours were used to do the job. 8) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that 30 species of birds were identified in the Audubon Society annual bird count conducted on the plant site. 9) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that a payment of $5,400 was made to settle a claim on property in Martinez owned by Mr. Gus Kramer to pay for disconnection of a side sewer to a granny unit which was flooded twice. The unit was reconnected to the sewer through a neighbor's property. 10) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the District is scheduled to receive the United Way Award for Best Public Agency. Mr. Dolan stated that he will be attending the presentation with President Nejedly, and Messrs. Bill Brennan, Curt Swanson, and Paul Kelly. 11 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the Procurement Card Pilot Program has been completed and audited by the District's internal auditor. The plan for full scale implementation of the program will be made to the Board in the near future. 12) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. John A. Larson, Collection System Operations (CSO) Department Manager. Mr. Larson reported that substantial rain began falling Monday and Tuesday, February 2 and 3, 1998. There have been three capacity related problems as a result. At Gregory and Price Lanes in Pleasant Hill three manholes overflowed. About one-half million gallons of very dilute sewage was lost. The overflow sites have been barricaded and the overflow sites and down stream areas have been posted. The District has a project on the books to deal with this problem. Mr. Larson reported that there was a minor capacity related overflow at Warren and Arreba Streets in Martinez. About 20,000 gallons were lost. One basement was flooded but there was very little property damage. A project is underway that will correct this problem. Mr. Larson reported that in Walnut Creek there was a very small capacity 0: ..".. r..'""'.. ;.:)~ 98 b. c. 43 related overflow at Hacienda and Mariposa. Mr. Larson stated that these capacity related overflows are very minimal when contrasted with previous years. Mr. Larson reported that there are seven active landslides that are near District facilities. No facilities have been lost to landslides at this time. The landslides continue to move and the District may be drawn in. More rain is predicted. Mr. Charles W. Batts, Plant Engineer Department Manager, thanked the Board of Directors and the Engineering Department for the new capital facilities which functioned well during the recent wet weather. The new primary pumps and new Headworks Facility operated flawlessly. The clarifier modifications and outfall work well. The plant normally operates at design flow of 45 MGD. ~he plant has been pumping at 90 MGD since the rains started. For the first time the new Headworks exceeded 200 MGD. The plant is currently bypassing to the holding basins. The holding basins are rapidly filling. If the rains continue as predicted, the plant will overflow from the basins into Pacheco Slough. The Regional Board has been contacted. Mr. Batts reported that there have been no glitches in the treatment process. There has been one minor electrical problem which caused the brief loss of one effluent pump. The pumping stations operated well during the storm. The Concord Industrial Pumping Station North in Clyde was flooded and not operating for one night but was operating by the next morning. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT 1 ) Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, announced that she will be out of town the week of February 16, 1998. Ms. Julie Lopez, Administrative Aide, will attend the Board Meeting in her place. BREAK At 4:20 p.m., President Nejedly declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 4:31 p.m. During the break, Member Menesini requested to be excused and left the meeting. d. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Resolution No. 95-031, Setting Forth Procedures for Appointment to and Compensation for Board Committees, was discussed. It was suggested that the Water Recycling Committee be deleted from the list of committee assignments since for several years that work has been done by the full Board in Board Meetings or Board Workshops. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Charles W. Batts, Plant Operations Department Manager, described the membership and activities of the Friends of the San Francisco Estuary. It was suggested that it might be appropriate to consider appointment of an alternate to the Friends of the San Francisco Estuary as with other committees. Mr. Batts stated that he would look into the Bylaws of that organization to see if that is possible. Following discussion, Resolution No. 98-020, Setting Forth Procedures for Appointment to and Compensation for Board Committees, was adopted deleting the Water Recycling Committee. 2) Member Hockett distributed summary minutes and discussed the January 15, 1998 Sanitation and Water Agencies Meeting at which the WateReuse Foundation and local water reuse planning were major topics of discussion. 02 t-'F). r.""'."' ()~ f} ~.) v ~, 44 5) 3) Member Boneysteele reported on the January 1998 California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) meeting. Topics of discussion included AB 939, Integrated Solid Waste Management Board activities, solid waste recycling, biosolids recycling, and water reuse. Member Hockett stated that some of these programs were redundant. Members Hockett and Boneysteele indicated that efforts could be made to improve the CASA staff support for presentations. 4) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Member Menesini requested that he give the report of the January 26, 1998 Contra Costa Special Districts Association (CCSDA) meeting for him. Mr. Dolan stated that Member Menesini asked him to share that CCSDA members did not fully grasp the intent of Supervisor Mark De Saulnier in the County Charter Commission. Mr. Dolan stated that he believes that Supervisor De Saulnier wishes to put the charter concept before the voters, but first it must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Charles W. Batts, Plant Operations Department Manager, reported that he attended the last County Charter Commission meeting where partnering activities were discussed. There does not seem to be a great deal of support for partnering as an alternative to a Charter County by the leadership of the Commission. The goal of the County seems to be to have a County Charter with fewer elected department heads in the future. Member Lucey reported on the February 4, 1998 Personnel Committee Meeting at which authorization was given to fill the soon-to-be vacant Administrative Secretary position in the Plant Operations Department, the salary range for the Management Information System (MIS) Administrator was discussed, and the Employee Recognition Award Program (Success Sharing) was discussed. 7. ENGINEERING AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WINDEMERE RANCH PARTNERS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF PLANNING. DESIGN. AND PROPERTY RIGHTS ACQUISITION COSTS FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT. DP 5902 a. b. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL. DP .5.9.Q2 Items 7.a. and 7.b. were taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 8. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED FEBRUARY 5. 1 998 It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the Expenditure List dated February 5, 1998, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 101403- 101409, Running Expense Check Nos. 108184-108404, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 19383-19439, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Menesini being absent. None None 0, fÎ~ " . 1./Jr:,4 0". r.,.", .c. ~, ¡... .[1 12:..,} 9. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 9.. ,,) ~,"" c, 11. ADJOURNMENT 45 There being no further business to come before the Board, President Nejedly adjourned the meeting at the hour of 5: 17 p.m. COUNTERSIGNED: CL&./V S c et ry of the Centr I ntra Costa S tary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California ~~ &. :-~-I"dl Preside of the Board of Di ctors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 02 O~'..r...".~ , ,) ..:.:.. .Û 98