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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-21-93 12 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1993 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular meeting at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 3 p.m. on January 21, 1993. President Clausen called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Dalton, Menesini, Hockett, Rainey, Clausen ABSENT: Members: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS ADOPT A RESOLUTION COMMENDING WALTER N. FUNASAKI. FINANCE OFFICER. FOR HIS SERVICE TO CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT a. President Clausen expressed his regret that Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, has resigned and will no longer be with the District. President Clausen read a resolution commending Mr. Funasaki and wishing him well in his retirement. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Rainey, that Resolution No. 93-004 be adopted, commending and honoring. Mr. Funasaki for his service to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, stated that it has been his pleasure to serve the Board and the District as part of the management team. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Dalton, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. and b., be approved as recommended. a. Authorization was given for P.A. 93-1 (Lafayette) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Dalton, Menesini, Hockett, Clausen NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None b. The contract work for the construction of the Hap Magee Park Sewer Replacement Project in Danville (DP 4921) was accepted and the filing of the Notice of Completion was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Dalton, Menesini, Hockett, Clausen NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 01 21 9ð 13 5. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND THE COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS (CSO) RECONFIGURATION PROJECT. DP 30023 Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this item has been before the Board periodically as it has advanced and progressed. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Russell Leavitt, Planning Assistant, who stated that while a public hearing on the Negative Declaration and the Collection System Operations (CSO) Yard Reconfiguration Project is not required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CECA) or the District's procedures, it does provide the public with another opportunity to comment on the project. The proposed project involves reconfiguring the CSO yard to accommodate the taking of approximately one acre of land by Caltrans for the 1-680/SR-24 interchange improvement project. Due to a delay in the Caltrans property acquisition, the District was able to do additional work to cut costs and address comments of the City of Walnut Creek. Mr. Leavitt stated that the revised project description is included in the Negative Declaration. The initial study was updated to reflect the changes. Staff has concluded that a Negative Declaration is the appropriate document to address the environmental effects of the project. The Negative Declaration was made available for the 21-day comment period. One letter was received from the City of Walnut Creek and was included in the agenda packet together with the District staff response. Based on the comments received, District staff proposes amending the Negative Declaration as noted in the District staff response. If the Board of Directors approves the changes, a revised Negative Declaration will be sent to the City of Walnut Creek for their use as a responsible agency on the project. At 3:14 p.m., President Clausen opened the public hearing to receive comments on approval of the Negative Declaration and the CSO Yard Reconfiguration Project. There being no comments, President Clausen closed the public hearing. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Hockett, that Resolution No. 93-005 be adopted, approving the Negative Declaration and the CSO Yard Reconfiguration Project, DP 30023. Following discussion of the status of negotiations with Caltrans, the motion was approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Dalton, Hockett, Menesini, Rainey, Clausen NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 6. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that Item 12., Emergency Situations Requiring Board Action, and Item 13.a., General Manager-Chief Engineer Storm Report, be taken out of order. President Clausen proceeded to Item 13.a. 13. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. 4) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chier Engineer, introduced Mr. John A. Larson, Collection System Operations Department (CSOD) Manager, who provided an update on the CSOD response to the storm situation. Mr. Larson stated that on January 13, 1993, the District began to experience serious wet weather effects. Approximately 3 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period. During that period, CSOD dealt with one landslide at Round Hill North, and approximately 18 overflows in Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Moraga, Lafayette, and Martinez. Flooding occurred in two residences and one building housing four businesses. Since January 13, 1993, it has continued to rain. There has been one additional landslide in Martinez; approximately eight to ten overflows in Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Moraga; and flooding in five homes. One major line in the Hidden Valley area collapsed. On January 21, 1993, an 18-inch line in Miner Road, Orinda, opened and 01 21 93 14 is running into the creek that flows into the East Bay Municipal Utility District reservoir. In addition, a parallel 1 5-inch line is threatened. Mr. Charles W. Batts, Plant Operations Department (POD) Manager, reported that on January 13, 1993, flows into the Treatment Plant averaged 100 mgd and peaked at 180 mgd. At that time, the basins were about half full. Since that time, POD staff was able to bring some of the water back from the basins and through the Treatment Plant. At this time, Basin B is partially full. Some holding capacity is still available if heavy rains continue. Most of the pumping stations operated well during the storm. However, at the Fairview Pumping Station pumping capacity limitations restricted the flow that could be pumped to the plant from the Martinez system. The first heavy flush through the system occurred on January 13, 1993, plugging the bar screens. The bar screens were cleaned and were up and running again in a very short time. The rest of the Treatment Plant had no problems, due mainly to the ongoing efforts of POD maintenance people. Mr. Dolan stated that CSOD and the Planning Division staff reviewed the situation and found that almost .all of the overflowing manholes were on pipes that were identified as deficient in the Master Plan. District staff is aware there is a problem and is working on it, but the State's taking of ad valorem tax revenue is a problem because this is our major source of the capital revenue needed to pay for this work. In addition, for the last few years, the District's O&M Budget has been based on a presumption of continued dry weather. Having a wet year, will impact the O&M Budget as well. At this time, President Clausen proceeded to Item 12. 12. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION MINER ROAD STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT a. Mr. John A. Larson, Collection System Operations Department (CSOD) Manager, stated that due to the extreme wet weather conditions and the erosion that has occurred in a storm culvert under Miner Road in Orinda, the District's 1 8-inch line in Miner Road in Orinda has failed and the nearby 15-inch line is threatened. Mr. Larson drew a diagram and described the location and condition of the District pipelines. The District has been working cooperatively with the City of Orinda. If the situation is not corrected immediately, sewer service to the Sleepy Hollow area of Orinda will be lost. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that an emergency situation exists. and requested Board authority for exception to the District standard bidding procedure to allow work to proceed to correct this situation. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that the provisions of the Brown Act require that a majority vote of the Board, determining that an emergency exists, is required for consideration of this matter. It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Dalton, that in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1), the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District determines that an emergency situation exists, as defined in Section 54956.5 of the Government Code. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. Next, it was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Rainey, that in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 20806, the Board of Directors finds that the circumstances are sufficient for the Board to make the legislative finding that an emergency exists and that in order to avoid public calamity and to protect the public health and safety, exception to the District standard bidding procedure is authorized for completion of the work necessary to correct the situation with regard to the 1 8-inch and 15-inch lines in the Miner Road area of Orinda. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: 01 21 93 15 AYES: Members: Dalton, Rainey, Menesini, Hockett, Clausen NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None Following discussion, it was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Dalton, that funds from the Sewer Construction Fund be allocated to cover the cost of the Miner Road Storm Damage Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $100,000 unless warranted by the emergency situation. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Dalton, Menesini, Hockett, Clausen NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None Member Menesini commended District staff on a job well done in dealing with the emergency. CSOD, POD, and Pumping Station 'employees deserve praise for their efforts. At this time, President Clausen reverted to the order of the agenda. 7. BIDS AND AWARDS a. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO ROSEMOUNT ANALYTICAL. INC. TO FURNISH A CONTINUOUS EMISSIONS MONITORING SYSTeM TO MONITOR TOTAL HYDROCARBON (THC) EMISSIONS FOR THE. FURNACE THC MONITORING PROJECT. DP 20125 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this project will enable the District to operate the furnaces somewhat more efficiently and will also provide emission data required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure compliance with the EPA hydrocarbon requirements. In response to a question from President Clausen on the continued use of the furnaces, Mr. Robert A. Baker, Deputy Chief Engineer, stated that the new sludge regulations, including furnace regulations, have been distributed by the EPA. The stringency of the regulations is well within the ability of the Dist~ict's equipment to meet. The District has taken a hard look at the cost effectiveness of the incinerators and the next most cost effective technology. It appears that the incinerators will be good for this decade. Mr. Charles W. Batts, Plant Operations Department Manager, briefly described methods of ash disposal being used and alternatives being pursued for recycling ash from the incinerators. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Menesini, that award of the purchase order to Rosemount Analytical, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, be authorized in the amount of $112,964, to furnish one continuous emissions monitoring system to monitor total hydrocarbon (THC) and carbon monoxide emissions for the Furnace THC Monitoring Project, DP 20125. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. a. 8. ENGINEERING AUTHORIZE THE SUBSTITUTION OF T.L. BUSH. THE LISTED SUBCONTRACTOR. WITH MCE CORPORATION. A NEW SUBCONTRACTOR. FOR ASPHALT PAVING WORK ON THE HEADWORKS FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. DP 20069 Following discussion, it was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Rainey, that the substitution of the listed .subcontractor, T.L. Bush, with a new subcontractor, MCE Corporation, be authorized for asphalt paving work on the Headworks Facilities Improvement Project, DP 20069. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 01 21 93 16 b. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT FOR DESIGN OF A 14-INCHWATER RELOCATION FOR DP4782.1-680/SR-24SEWER RELOCATIONS PROJECT. PHASE III Following explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Hockett, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute an agreement with the Contra Costa Water District for the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction inspection for the 14-inch water line relocation for DP 4782, 1-680/SR-24 Sewer Relocations Project, Phase III. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. c. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT FOR DESIGN OF A 3D-INCH WATER RELOCATION It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Menesini, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute an agreement with the Contra Costa Water District for the preparation of plans and specifications for the 30-inch water line relocation to make way for a portion of the Pleasant Hill Interceptor Project. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. d. AUTHORIZE $122.000 FOR THE COLLECTION SYSTEM PROGRAM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE EVALUATION OF ROSSMOOR SEWERS: AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING. INC. TO PREPARE AN EVALUATION OF THE ROSSMOOR SEWER SYSTEM Mr. Jay S. McCoy, Infrastructure Division Manager, stated that the majority of the sewers in Rossmoor are privately maintained. The District maintains about 50,000 feet of sewer in Rossmoor. Recently Rossmoor and the developer have requested that the District take over approximately 100,000 feet of sewer in addition to the ones maintained by the District. Discussions have occurred over the last nine months with regard to this matter and the ongoing dispute with the developer over the amount of connection fees. The condition of most of the older sewers in Rossmoor is unknown. Mr. McCoy requested that funds be allocated to look at the older sewers to determine their condition and the costs involved to upgrade and assume maintenance. Discussion followed concerning possible cost sharing, the need for an independent assessment, and the need to alert the residents of Rossmoor of the condition of the sewer system. It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Menesini, that $146,000 be authorized from the Sewer Construction Fund to the Collection System Contingency Account; that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to allocate these funds for the project; and that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with a cost ceiling of $70,000 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the evaluation of the Rossmoor sewer system. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Menesini, Dalton, Hockett, Clausen NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None President Clausen indicated that he recognized the need for this work, but stated that in principle he objects to items coming up that are not included in the Capital Improvement Budget because they are given priority without consideration for the priorities of all the other items in the Capital Improvement Budget. 01 21 93 17 9. CORRESPONDENCE a. NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM MR. JOEL KELLER. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH. CONCERNING THE TRI-VALLEY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (TWA) PROPOSED PROJECT b. Following discussion, receipt of the letters from Mr. Joel Keller, Mayor of the City of Antioch, and Mr. Robert Lewis, Mayor of the City of Pittsburg, concerning the TW A proposed project was noted, the objections were noted, and staff was directed to respond. 10. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JANUARY 21. 1 993 Member Menesini, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and Member Hockett reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. Following discussion of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) annexation fee, it was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that the Expenditure List dated January 21, 1993, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100658- 100661, Running Expense Check Nos. 72882-73203, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 11948-12005, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 11. BUDGET AND FINANCE a. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE REVISED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that a fairly modest adjustment to the Statement of Investment Policy is required. With Mr. Walter Funasaki's retirement, the title of the employee responsible for investment transactions should be revised from that of District Finance Officer to District Controller. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Rainey, that the revision to the District's Investment Policy be approved, replacing the position of Finance Officer with that of Controller in each affected section of the policy. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 12. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 13. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER' 1 ) In recent years research conducted by the scientific community has provided a better understanding of the impact of pollutants on the environment. Some of the new pollutants are not amenable to removal at the Treatment Plant. Many contaminants are removed by treatment, but not a high enough percent removal is achieved. The District removes 90 percent of the copper that comes into the Plant, but there are still concerns about what remains. Historically, when faced with problems of this sort, environmental managers have resorted to a variety of techniques including product bans, reformulations, substitutions, and process and behavior changes in the home, in commercial establishments, and in industrial processing. It has become obvious that an expansion of these techniques constitutes the best way to deal with the plethora of newly recognized pollutants. These 01 21 93 ~._-_._--_._-----~._---_.._._-_.~ .__.._~ -- ~ ~- ._._--_._-~---- 18 01 21 pollution prevention techniques are being developed and applied across the country. The District expects to have pollution prevention requirements mandated in the next National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in 1994. The District would like to take the proactive step of developing and implementing a cost effective pollution prevention program before it is mandated. This will enable the District to gain some experience and measure the effectiveness of pollution prevention before negotiations begin with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Also, it is expected that the program will be effective and therefore, starting early will provide an added beneficial impact on the environment. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Bart Brandenburg, Source Control Superintendent, who stated that as reQuired by the RWQCB, a Waste Minimization Plan was submitted on July 1, 1992. The Waste Minimization Plan described pollution prevention work accomplished to date, including permitting radiator shops, permitting large photo processors, permitting hospitals, and working with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) on inspection of dry cleaners. Mr. Brandenburg proposed that the Waste Minimization Plan be augmented by increasing influent sampling frequency, implementation of a ban on root killer containing copper, finalization of the residential metals study, and revision of local limits to reflect changes in standards in the NPDES permit. Mr. Brandenburg stated that there have been some new developments in the waste minimization/pollution prevention area. The potency factor for the dry cleaning solvent perchloroethelene has been increased, putting the District closer to the action level for increased risk of cancer. The RWQCB now requires pollution prevention efforts for reduction of Ceriodaphnia (water flea) toxicity. District staff believes the Ceri~daphnia toxicity is due to the use of pesticides by the public in the District service area. Mass emission limits for copper are more likely, and site-specific limits for copper are being implemented. Mr. Brandenburg introduced Ms. Colleen Camicia, Public Information/Graphics Coordinator, who reviewed the goal and the objectives of the Pollution Prevention Program to adequately reduce problem constituents entering the Treatment Plant from both residential and nonresidential sources by researching sources, educating contributors, encouraging alternatives, and promoting responsible waste disposal and handling. Ms. Camicia stated that for the proposed residential program, staff recommends that the pollution prevention message be built into existing District programs such as the inPROGRESS newsletter, the Lindsay Museum aquatic exhibit, the schoolchildren program, and the 1993 annual report. In this way, the District will get more for its money. Other proposed activities include a Speakers Bureau presentation, Point of Purchase materials, a direct mail campaign, expanded plant tour program and brochure, sponsoring a Clean Water Week, the Earth Day booth, and media relations such as press releases and guest editorials. Mr. Brandenburg stated that during the first three years, the proposed nonresidential Pollution Prevention Program will emphasize sources of copper, pesticides, and mercury. In the fourth and fifth years, those efforts will continue at a reduced level and perchloroethelene and methylene chloride sources will be targeted. Initially, it is planned that the Pollution Prevent Program be an educational program. Later it may be necessary to conduct enforcement activities; however, enforcement is not included in the cost of the proposed program. Mr. Brandenburg highlighted the cost/labor summary for the proposed Pollution Prevention Program. A five-year program is proposed with a total annualized cost of $140,000 plus staff time. Discussion followed and suggestions were made concerning working with the Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation, working with the schools to get pollution prevention built into the curriculum, conducting educational 93 19 workshops for teachers in addition to the workshops proposed, and working with other agencies at the local and state level. President Clausen thanked Ms. Camicia and Mr. Brandenburg for their presentations. 2) Mr. Dolan stated that in 1967, the District entered into a contract with the City of Martinez under which the District took over the sewer system for the City provided that the City would obtain for the District easements covering all Martinez public sewers which were not in public rights-of-way. Over the years, the City has never refused to comply, but they have processed very few easements. A little over a year ago, Mr. Ron Peterson, Martinez Assistant City Manager, attended a Central San Board meeting to discuss easement issues. Mr. Peterson indicated that the City could not afford to pay for the easements and requested the District to institute a surcharge to pay for the cost of the easements. The City of Martinez was urged to pass a resolution or make a specific request from the City Council that the District impose the surcharge and obtain the easements in that way. The City requested that the matter be deferred until after the November 1992 election. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Jay S. McCoy, Infrastructure Division Manager, who described the problems associated with the lack of easements in a portion of the Martinez sewer system. At this time, District staff proposes that the agreement with the City of Martinez, which provides that missing easements be acquired by the District but at the cost of the City, be enforced. The acquisition of the easements has been discussed over the past 20 years. The latest acquisition approach was developed in 1991. There are approximately 170 parcels involved. The properties will be divided into groups of approximately 30 each. The District will prepare grants of easement. The property owners will be contacted to sign grants of easements, and will be paid a $150 transfer fee. Those owners who do not choose to sign grants will be informed that an easement declaration will be recorded by the District. The District will hold hearings as a part of the recording of easement declarations. Mr. McCoy stated that the process will take approximately eight years to complete, and is estimated to cost a total of $200,000, or $25,000 per year. District staff will track all costs incurred for this work. The District will be reimbursed for those costs by adding a $3 to $5 increment on the yearly Sewer Service Charged for Martinez residents served by the District. The Sewer Service Charge increment will most likely be the subject of a public hearing in June 1994. Following discussion of the need for support from the City of Martinez and consideration of possible options for recovering the costs, it was agreed that a Committee of the Board will meet with a Committee of the Martinez City Council. 3) Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, reported on his tour of the Acme Demonstration Composting Operation. Mr. Morsen stated that the demonstration facility has been permitted to accept 100 tons of composting material per day, but is currently receiving only 30 to 40 tons per day. The composting operation was a condition for the Land Use Permit for the transfer station and began in 1992. Acme has requested a six-month extension on the 18-month demonstration period. Acme is gathering data on compost quality, surface and subsurface runoff, and industrial hygiene. The goal of the operation is to produce a quality growing medium to be used in landscaping projects. Mr. Morsen stated that there is a significant amount of contamination in the loads brought into the facility. Mr. Morsen described the process for removing the contamination and composting the remaining material. Acme has indicated costs are not available until the demonstration project has been completed. Acme is not currently marketing any com posted material. In response to questions from the Board and staff, Mr. Matthew Cotton, Acme Composting Manager, stated that there is no cover or cap to prevent 01 21 93 20 01 b. c. d. 21 migration of water used in the composting operation from getting into the active landfill; however, the composting activity currently meets State requirements for permeability. Mr. Cotton stated that he does not know if Acme will be allowed to continue composting on the site after the landfill is closed. Mr. Cotton stated further that Acme is doing tests and marketing analyses in an effort to identify potential markets for the com posted material. Before the product is actually marketed, Acme wants to be sure a consistent product is being produced. In addition, the current permit does not allow Acme to make a profit, so Acme is in no hurry to market the material. Mr. Cotton stated that information is not yet available to determine the costs for producing the com posted material, so he is unable to justify the $55 per ton fee. 4) The status report of storm damage and Treatment Plant flows was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 5) Mr. Dolan announced that the District is currently advertising for bids for the Legion Court Sewer Project at an estimated cost of $800,000, purchase of turbines for the Co-Generation Project at an estimated cost of $ 2 million, and the No-Dig Upsizing Project at an estimated cost of $950,000. 6) Mr. Dolan announced that District staff has processed the 50 to 60 commercial billings of previously unbilled property. As previously discussed with the Board, the multi-year billing option will be covered by deed recordation. Staff is now ready to send letters to owners of property connected to the sewer but who have not been paying Sewer Service Charges. Approximately 760 notices will be mailed over the next few weeks. The maximum amount owed is $576. Consistent with previous Board direction, staff will offer residents the option of paying immediately, adding the full amount to the November 1993 tax bill, or spreading the amount over the next three years' tax bills. Because of the cost involved, staff would propose that these liens not be recorded and that the District accept the risk complications that could arise; for example, due to sale of the property during the three-year period. In response to a question from Member Rainey, Mr. Dolan stated that the current property owner who informs us that they purchased the property within the last three years will be required to pay only for the period of time they owned the property if that is less than the full amount owning. The Board concurred with the staff proposal. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT 1 ) Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, distributed the Training/Conference Summary for the quarter ended December 31, 1992. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1 ) President Clausen reported that the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority has hired Mr. Fred Davis. Mr. Davis recently retired from the Chico City Manager position. Mr. Davis is very knowledgeable and experienced in the solid waste area. 2) Member Rainey reported on the AB 939 Task Force meeting held on January 20, 1993. Representatives of the Integrated Waste Management Board were present. County membership in the Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority was discussed. Member Rainey reported that there will be a meeting on January 25, 1993 with the County Negotiating Committee. The County has proposed additional language for Assembly Bill 3001 relating to siting a non-disposal solid waste facility. The Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority supports the current language in AB 3001 and recommends that no change be made. 93 21 3) Member Rainey reported that the Fiscal Unity Summit held on January 16, 1993, was very interesting and well attended. A good summary of the Summit appeared in the January 21, 1993 Contra Costa Times. The main concentration was on sharing and cooperative endeavors with an eye to saving money. A follow up meeting will be held to develop a work program for the coming year. Member Rainey indicated that she would keep the Board apprised. 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Clausen announced that he will be out of town from February 11 through February 25, 1993. 15. CLOSED SESSION a. EXISTING LITIGATION The closed session was held to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The title of the litigation discussed was Acme Landfill Corporation vs. Althi~ CD Medical, Inc., CCCSD, et ai, U.S. District Court No. C91-4268 VRW. b. INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), on the advice of Counsel based on existing facts and circumstances, the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation. At 5:50 p.m., President Clausen declared the closed session to discuss litigation pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and (c). At 6:36 p.m., President Clausen concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. 16. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Rainey, that the Agreement Tolling the Statute of Limitations with regard to drainage repair liability adjacent to St. Mary's College, be approved. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Clausen adjourned the meeting at the hour of 6:37 p.m., to reconvene at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 1993 for a meeting of the Sanitation and Water Agencies of Contra Costa County to discuss areas of mutual concern. . ent of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ec t Y of the Central Co a ta Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 01 21 93