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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-01-95 89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 1, 1995 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 3:00 p.m. on June 1, 1995. President Hockett called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Menesini, Dalton, Rainey, Boneysteele, Hockett ABSENT: Members: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that there may be someone in the audience who may have an interest in an announcement which he intended to make later under his report related to the phasing out of the operation of the Bollinger Canyon leach field. As a courtesy to an interested citizen he would provide his announcement at this time to eliminate the need for anyone to sit through a lengthy meeting. There is only one remaining issue. One home is still connected and using the line. Staff is working with the homeowner to disconnect the line. While the District has no continuing obligation to serve, the homeowner has challenged that. Discussions are in progress. Staff believes an agreement can be reached. Any cost to the District is expected to be within the authority limit of the General Manager-Chief Engineer. Staff will report back to the Board. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Menesini, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Item a., be approved as recommended. a. Authorization was given for P.A. 95-8 (Alamo) and 95-9 (Orinda) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Boneysteele, Hockett None None a. 4. HEARINGS CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET (CIB)/DRAFT 1995 TEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIPL APPROVE THE 1995 CIP. AND APPROVE THE CIB FOR INCLUSION IN THE 1995-1996 DISTRICT BUDGET b. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENT ON THE 1995-1996 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 1995-1996 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATE AND TO ADD AN $1 8 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE INCREMENT FOR CUSTOMERS SERVED BY WEST BRANCH PUMPING STATION AND ON PLACING THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION President Hockett stated that three separate public hearings will be conducted. The purpose of the three hearings will be to obtain public comment regarding approval of the 06 01 95 90 1995-1996 Capital Improvement Budget/1995 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan, approval of the 1995-1996 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Budget and Self-Insurance Fund Budget, establishment of the 1995-1996 Sewer Service Charge rates, and collection of the 1995-1 996 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that staff greatly appreciated the time taken by the Board at the workshop to review the CIB/CIP and O&M and Self-Insurance Fund Budgets. The overall news for the District on the economics of our budget is favorable. The District has managed to drop positions through attrition in the Personnel Budget and cut costs in the O&M Budget even with the addition of some new expenses not within the control of the District, presenting a 1995-1996 O&M Budget lower than the 1994-1995 O&M Budget. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer, who presented an overview ofthe Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the Draft CIB/CIP was first presented to the Board for review on March 18, 1995, a Capital Projects Committee/Board Workshop was held on March 21, 1995, and the final document was distributed to the Board on May 4, 1995. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the goals of the District CIP are environmental protection and stewardship of public resources. Those goals will be accomplished by: . Planning for the future to reduce overflows, address new regulatory mandates, and accommodate planned growth; . Prioritizing and scheduling needed capital improvements to meet current regulations; and . Assuring availability and liquidity of funds needed to meet project demands. In response to a question from Member Menesini, Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the CIB/CIP addresses current regulations. Any anticipated changes in regulations would be addressed in the section called parturient projects. When regulations, in fact, change, the project is moved from parturient list into the CIP and the financing is adjusted accordingly. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills provided an overview of the CIP, stating that the $15.6 million Recycled Water Program has been moved from the parturient side of the Plan to a project. This assumes 50 percent participation by East Bay Municipal Utility District and Contra Costa Water District, and a $5 million loan from the State at an interest rate of 3 percent. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills discussed the need for a prudent reserve in order to cover costs prior to receiving taxes, Sewer Service Charges, and Concord revenue. The prudent reserve level is considered to be 75 percent of current year's projected expenditures plus 100 percent of debt service for the year. Board approval of the CIB will authorize an additional $11,740,000, for a total authorization of $45,374,000. Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, reviewed the projected and budgeted O&M revenues and expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995. Ms. Ratcliff reported that revenues are projected to be $27,952,000, virtually on budget. Expenses are projected to be $26,566,000, or 4.2 percent under budget. Revenues over expenses are anticipated to be $1.4 million for a $1 million savings over budget. Reserves at June 30, 1995 are projected to be $5.9 million compared to budget of $3.8 million. Ms. Ratcliff reviewed the Sewer Service Charge rate comparison, including a $3 transfer to capital to fund debt service on the Cogeneration Project. Ms. Ratcliff summarized the revenues, expenses, and reserves for fiscal year 1993-1994 through 1995-1996. Revenues are budgeted at $28.1 million in 1995-1996, or $159,000 (0.6 percent) greater than 1994-1995. Expenses are budgeted at $27.7 million, or $49,000 (0.2 percent) less than last year's budget. Ms. Ratcliff stated that major savings occurred primarily in the areas of chemicals resulting from the efforts of laboratory staff and the Dewatering Process Redesign Team, electricity resulting from startup of the Cogeneration Project, and the loss of eight positions through attrition. These savings were eroded by the $1.4 million increase in retirement costs. Reserves at June 30, 1996 are projected to be $6.3 million based on a Sewer Service Charge rate of $188. 06 01 95 91 Ms. Ratcliff provided an overview of the current Self-Insurance Fund Budget compared to last year. Revenues over expenses are projected to be $50,000, bringing reserves up to $5.2 million. In response to a question from Member Menesini, discussion occurred with regard to costs associated with the Acme litigation. Mr. Jay S. McCoy, Infrastructure Division Manager, provided an overview of the West Branch Pumping Station. The District and Shapellindustries of Northern California entered into an agreement in 1987 which requires Shapell to pay for the District's operation and maintenance of the West Branch Pumping Station. The agreement also provided in the future for property owners to be responsible for the operation and maintenance costs. In 1994, Shapell requested the District to place these charges on the property owners' tax bills and to collect these charges using the same method of collection as the District's Sewer Service Charge. The additional charge will be $18. The District has notified the property owners in West Branch of the proposed additional charge which will appear on their tax bills. Discussion followed concerning the notification sent to property owners and the meeting held in the neighborhood to discuss this issue. Only one property owner attended the meeting, and he did not oppose the proposed charge. Member Boneysteele requested that the minutes show that his vote on this issue is not to be interpreted as a commitment to the final approval of the Dougherty Valley Project. Member Boneysteele stated that he will hear and decide that matter on its own merits. Member Menesini stated that he would like more time to work with staff and look at some of the options. He stated that he cannot evaluate and assess what Dougherty will be in the future nor can he look at the total project from what he knows now. Member Menesini agreed with Member Boneysteele that the Board must look at this very carefully before making a decision. Member Rainey stated that she feels that the whole Board feels much the same way. The Board would want to look at Dougherty Valley before making a decision on that, but West Branch is a different item. West Branch was constructed some time ago. Supporting what happened with West Branch is not a statement one way or the other on Dougherty Valley. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that West Branch is in the same vicinity but is not technically part of the Dougherty Valley controversy. It was approved several years ago and is half built out. Discussion followed with regard to the costs for operation, maintenance, and repairs being borne by the property owners. At 3:58 p.m., President Hockett opened the public hearing to receive public comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 1995-1996 Capital Improvement Budget and Draft 1995 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Rainey, that Draft 1995 Capital Improvement Plan be approved as recommended, and that the 1995-1996 Capital Improvement Budget be approved for inclusion in the 1995-1996 District Budget. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Dalton, Rainey, Menesini, Boneysteele, Hockett None None Member Rainey questioned the opportunity for cooperative purchasing with other agencies on major equipment purchases. Mr. Ken F. Laverty, Purchasing and Materials Manager, stated that new information will soon be available from the federal government. The GSA schedule, that may make some savings available to the District, should be available in 06 01 95 92 about six months. Staff will look at this when the schedule is received. Currently the District does have cooperative purchasing agreements for gasoline, office supplies, and other commodities whenever possible. Member Boneysteele commended staff for the superlative CIP and CIB documents. Member Boneysteele stated that he has spent most of his working life reviewing capital budget documents and never has he seen anything with the detail, planning, and thought that has gone into these documents. The process began with Member Dalton and was passed to the current General Manager-Chief Engineer and staff. Mr. Dolan thanked Member Boneysteele for his comments, stating that employees from every department are involved in the process coordinated by Administrative Analyst John Mercurio, Principal Engineer Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, and Planning Division Manager Doug Craig. At 4:05 p.m., President Hockett opened the public hearing to receive public comments on adoption of the 1994-1995 O&M Budget and Self-Insurance Fund Budget, and on establishment of the 1995-1996 Sewer Service Charge. There being no comments, President Hockett closed the public hearing and returned the matter to the Board for deliberation. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the 1995- 1996 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the 1995-1996 Self-Insurance Fund Budget be approved for inclusion in the 1995-1996 District budget, and the 1995-1996 Sewer Service Charge rate schedule be established based on a residential rate of $188, including an additional charge of $18 for customers served by the West Branch Pumping Station and including an increase of $0.038 per hundred cubic feet for commercial properties based on Scenario 4 of the Commercial Pollution Prevention Program. Member Rainey stated that she previously voted against the transfer of funds from O&M to the Self-Insurance Fund, so she will oppose approval of these budgets. Following discussion, Member Rainey stated that she supported establishment of the Self-Insurance Fund and building of reserves to a prudent level, but felt there was a point where the prudent level had been reached given that the District now has a $10 million excess liability policy. Member Boneysteele stated that this is a matter of credibility. It is extremely important to continue funding the Self-Insurance Fund until it reaches a level where it will not be questioned. Member Boneysteele recommended that the Board follow the recommendations of the consultant and staff in that regard. President Hockett called for a roll call vote on the above motion for approval of the Self- Insurance Fund and Operations and Maintenance Budgets and establishment of the Sewer Service Charge. The motion was approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Dalton, Boneysteele, Menesini, Hockett NOES: Members: Rainey ABSENT: Members: None It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Dalton, that the above motion be reconsidered. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Dalton, that the inclusion of the Self-Insurance Fund contribution of $150,000 in the O&M Budget be ratified. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Menesini, Hockett NOES: Members: Rainey ABSENT: Members: None 06 01 95 93 It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Dalton, that the 1995- 1996 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the 1995-1996 Self-Insurance Fund Budget be approved for inclusion in the 1995-1996 District budget, and that Ordinance No. 195 be adopted, establishing the 1995-1996 Sewer Service Charge rate schedule based on a residential rate of $188, including an additional charge of $18 for customers served by the West Branch Pumping Station and including an increase of $0.038 per hundred cubic feet for commercial properties based on Scenario 4 of the Commercial Pollution Prevention Program. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Menesini, Rainey, Hockett None None At 4: 13 p.m., President Hockett opened the public hearing to receive public comment on collection of the 1995-1996 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Dalton, that Resolution No. 95-037 be adopted, authorizing collection of the 1995-1996 Sewer Service Charges on the County tax roll. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Dalton, Menesini, Boneysteele, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Rainey, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute an amendment to an agreement with Shapell Industries reflecting the revised methodology for collecting the cost of operating the West Branch Sewer Pumping Station. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that Item 1 0.a.3., Status of Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority Collection and Disposal Proposals, and Item 10.a.2, Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Events, be taken out of order to accommodate interested persons in the audience. President Hockett proceeded to Item 10., Reports. 10. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 3) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at the last Board Meeting, Board Members asked that an open discussion be calendared on the proposals received in response to the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority's (CCCSWA) Request for Proposals (RFP) for solid waste collection and disposal. CCCSWA conducted a workshop on May 15, 1995 at which presentations were made by the proposers, an overview was presented by Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson (HFH), and an opportunity was provided for questions by CCCSW A Board and staff, the other proposers, and interested members of the public. Mr. Dolan introduced Deputy General Manager Paul Morsen who distributed copies of an evaluation of the proposals dated June 8, 1995, prepared by HFH. Proposals were received from Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI), Bulldog Recycling, California Waste Solutions (CWS), Pacific Rim Recycling, the Green Team of San Jose, and Valley Waste Management (VWM). The Bulldog Recycling proposal was not complete in pricing and was not fully 06 01 95 94 06 01 responsive to the RFP. Mr. Morsen reviewed the evaluation of the 8FI, Pacific Rim, and VWM proposals as set forth on pages 14, 15, and 16 of the HFH report. Discussion followed with regard to the quality of customer service, performance expectations for the various proposers, the provision for liquidated, damages, possible permit problems with refuse disposal at Altamont Landfill, and the degree of certainty of the continued use of the STAR transfer station. Mr. Morsen reviewed the staff recommendations as follows: . That staff be authorized to negotiate for refuse collection with BFI because it is the lowest cost proposal, the company has demonstrated ability, proven technology, in-County landfill, permitted transfer station and landfill, highest productivity levels, substantial financial depth, and has provided financial assurances in all areas of concern; . That staff be authorized to negotiate for green waste collection with VWM because their's was the lowest cost proposal, the company has demonstrated ability to perform, the highest level of proposed diversion, substantial financial depth, and the company has provided financial assurances in all areas of concern; and . That staff be authorized to negotiate for recycling services with VWM because it is the lowest cost proposal, the company has demonstrated ability to perform, the highest number of materials proposed, co-collection approach reduces the number of vehicles on a route, option for cart service at no additional cost, no other company is substantially more qualified to perform the service, and the company has provided financial assurances in all areas of concern. Mr. Morsen stated that the cost of recycling proposals submitted by VWM and Pacific Rim Recycling are so close, that staff has ranked options as set forth on pages 21, 22, and 23 of the HFH report. As the Board will note, other companies can provide recycling services with very little difference in costs; and therefore, the Board may decide differently than the recommendations of staff. Discussion followed with regard to the various cost rankings, having one telephone number for multiple companies, and other areas currently served by Pacific Rim Recycling. Mr. Scott Hanin, of Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson (HFH), answered questions relative to the HFH report. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that in any competitive process like this where there are several good bids, there are winners and losers and there will be complaints. That is just the nature of the process. The net impact of what the Board is now considering is a 50 percent reduction in rates over what they were in November 1994 and an increase in services. Discussion followed relative to the liabilities that the Board could be exposed to as a result of the contracting process. The CCCSW A contract is written in such a way that the successful proposer will be agreeing to a detailed, pre-set, rate-setting methodology. President Hockett commended staff and HFH for the concise and informative reports and presentations throughout this process. 95 95 Discussion followed concerning the previous experience of the District with Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal and BFI. Member Menesini stated that BFI continues to change rates at Keller Canyon Landfill given the political climate at a particular time, and he expressed concern about awarding the franchise to them. Member Dalton excused himself and left the meeting at the hour of 6:00 p.m. Discussion continued relative to the BFI proposal, elements of the proposed franchise agreement, and review of the Keller Canyon Landfill rate-setting process. Mr. Dolan requested that the Board review the HFH report and contact Mr. Morsen if more information is needed prior to the June 8, 1995 CCCSWA Board Meeting. Based on Mr. Hanin's presentation, his cursory review of the proposals, and his confidence in the District's CCCSWA representatives, Member Boneysteele supported the representatives in using their best judgment in making a decision in this matter. Member Boneysteele stated further that the proposals are so much better than what is now in place, sound advice has been provided, and the process has been thorough. The report gives adequate information for making a decision. Mr. Dolan thanked the Board for their input and thanked Messrs. Hanin and Morsen for their outstanding efforts to meet very tight deadlines. At this time, President Hockett proceeded to Item 10.a.2) Discussion of Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Events. 2) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the issue of who does household hazardous waste work for Central County has been in turmoil for sometime. At the request of the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA), the District has revived the concept of a permanent drop off facility. In conjunction with this project, mobile collection events could be held in the more remote areas of Central County. Ultimately, the mobile collection events could be phased out if they did not effectively meet the household hazardous waste needs. The County mobile collection program has developed some opposition. The Cities of Concord, Clayton, and Walnut Creek have decided to contract with Greenfield Environmental for the one to two years until the permanent drop off facility is operational. Since the amount of reserves built up in the County household hazardous program is unclear, staff felt that the District should continue with the County program and draw down those reserves. However, this causes a problem because of the irregular boundaries around the City of Walnut Creek and possible confusion to customers. Mr. Dolan stated that Deputy General Manager Paul Morsen has an idea to deal with this situation. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Morsen who stated that solid waste collected by Orinda Moraga Dispose-All is currently going to the Richmond Landfill, and Orinda Moraga is currently paying for the County household hazardous waste mobile collection service. In the other areas franchised by the District, the District collects and forwards the fees to the service provider. Mr. Morsen suggested that the Orinda Moraga franchise area continue with the County household hazardous waste mobile collection program and the other franchise areas utilize the services of Greenfield Environmental. This would give the District an opportunity to evaluate both services. Ms. Robin Bedell-Waite, of Contra Costa County, addressed the Board relative to the County household hazardous waste mobile collection program. Ms. Bedell-Waite stated that the County surplus in this program 06 01 95 96 is the result of a $300,000 late payment from Olney and $500,000 in absolute cost savings. Secondly, Ms. Bedell-Waite stated that the District is considering a permanent drop off facility in Martinez enhanced by additional collection events. The County could continue to provide collection events for the Cities of Lafayette, San Ramon, and Danville as well as East and West County. Ms. Bedell-Waite requested that the Board continue with the County program even after the permanent drop off facility is operational because the financial situation is such that if the District were to withdraw from the County program completely, it may be impossible to continue the County program for East and West County. Mr. Dolan stated that a formal presentation on the household hazardous waste permanent drop off facility program is scheduled for the June 22, 1995 CCCSWA Board Meeting. Discussion followed with regard to the responsibility and roles of the District and CCCSWA relative to the permanent drop off facility, and fragmentation in terms of the competing mobile collection programs. Mr. Dolan stated that given the support of the Board, staff will proceed as recommended with the Orinda Moraga Dispose-All franchise area continuing to utilize the County mobile collection program and the other franchise areas utilizing the services of Greenfield Environmental. At this time, President Hockett reverted to the order of the agenda. 6. ENGINEERING a. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RUTH AND GOING. INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF MORAGA PUMPING STATION UPGRADE. DP 5038 It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute a $21,200 cost reimbursement amendment to the agreement with Ruth and Going, Inc. for design of the Moraga Pumping Station Seismic Upgrade, DP 5038, bringing the total cost ceiling to $66,600. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF MAY 4. 1995 Following discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the minutes of May 4, 1995, be approved with the following correction. On page 15, Item 8, in the first sentence, the word "across" was changed to the word "along." There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. 8. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JUNE 1. 1995 Member Menesini, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and Member Boneysteele reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Expenditure List dated June 1, 1995, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100961- 100968, Running Expense Check Nos. 89496-89825, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 15688-15757, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent. 9. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 06 01 95 a. 97 10. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 1 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits are federal permits issued by the State of California through the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWOCB). The NPDES permit has a five-year term, although it can be amended at any time. A large number of Bay Area municipal NPDES permits have come up for renewal in 1994-1995. The District has followed with interest the terms and conditions being imposed on other Bay Area dischargers. As the Board was advised a few months ago, District staff has been meeting with RWOCB staff and was successful in negotiating permit conditions with which the District can comply. Mr. Dolan introduced Plant Operations Department Manager Charles W. Batts, who provided an overview of the process and the successful negotiations. Mr. Batts stated that the District's existing permit was up for renewal in November 1994. The new NPDES permit was approved in concept on May 24, 1995. The new NPDES permit is based on the 1986 Basin Plan and programs adopted by letter since that time. The success of the District's negotiations was in large part due to Plant Operations Division Manager James M. Kelly who turned the negotiations into a win/win situation. Both Mr. Larry Walker, a consultant in this field, and Mr. Steve Ritchie, of the RWOCB, commended Mr. Kelly for his efforts. The District's excellent compliance record and reputation were also very helpful in the process. Laboratory Superintendent Bhupinder Dhaliwal, Senior Engineer Lynne Putnam, and Planning Division Manager Doug Craig were helpful with permit language and policy issues. Mr. Batts stated that changes in the new permit fell into three main categories: . More restrictive parameters than the existing permit that apply to this permit are toxicity and cyanide, both of which appear to be manageable; . New requirements regarding the organics detection limits and collaboration with other dischargers on a study of PCB's discharged to the receiving waters; and . An alternate bacteriological standard was requested and granted based on implementation of the Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Project, changing from a total coliform bacteriological standard to a fecal coliform standard. Mr. Batts stated that the alternate standard will be helpful even as far as costs of chemicals are concerned. The District agreed to continue with a study to show that the receiving waters will have no impact from this discharge. On behalf of the full Board, President Hockett and Member Menesini congratulated Messrs. Batts and Kelly and the entire Central San team for their successful negotiation of the District's NPDES permit. 2) Discussion of the household hazardous waste mobile collection events was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 3) Discussion of the status of the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority solid waste collection and disposal proposals was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 06 01 95 98 b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None d. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Member Rainey reported that the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meets the second Wednesday of the month. There is no report at this time. 2) Member Menesini reported on the May 12-13, 1995 California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) meeting. Topics of discussion included legislative issues, privatization, and value engineering. Member Menesini suggested that it may be appropriate to calendar an update on legislative issues at some point. 3) Member Boneysteele reported that the Sanitation and Water Agencies of Contra Costa County met on May 25, 1995 for a tour of the North Richmond Water Reclamation Facility. The minutes of that meeting were provided for the Board's information. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Hockett adjourned the meeting at the hour of 7:03 p.m. ¡£)J xh~ President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Vt.-C., (,(, Secr~ta y,.. f the Central C ntr Costa\ Sanitary District, County' of Contra Costa, State of California 06 01 95