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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-15-97 137 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 15, 1997 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 2:01 p.m. on May 15, 1997. President Menesini called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Nejedly, Hockett, Boneysteele, Menesini ABSENT: Members: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Rudy Jenkins, representing Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Employees' Association Public Employees' Local No.1, addressed the Board relative to labor contract negotiations. Mr. Jenkins stated that two weeks ago the Board Room was full of employees. Mr. Jenkins stated that he thought that the Board heard the message; but when the negotiating committee returned to the bargaining table, it seemed that apparently the Board had not heard the message. Local No.1 has been squeezed by the threat of no retroactivity and now there is the threat of settlement with the Management SupportlConfidential Group. Local No.1 has not given up. Mr. Jenkins stated that a mediator is not needed. The two negotiating committees are communicating but it is necessary for the Board to hear the message. Negotiations resume at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, May 16, 1997. Mr. Jenkins stated that he believes that agreement can be reached in half an hour. If agreement is not reached, employees will get louder and louder and louder. Member Boneysteele asked Mr. Jenkins what his objection to a mediator is. Mr. Jenkins stated that a mediator would just slow down the process. The bargaining committees are very close and communicating well. Member Boneysteele stated that as elected officials of a public agency, the Board wishes to do the best it can for the employees but the Board must also do the best it can for the public as the individual Board Members perceive it. The Board's decision in this matter must be weighed against what other agencies are doing. Perhaps a mediator could assist in that process. Mr. Jenkins stated that he believes a mediator would be on the Board's side and say that no one is giving rates above 5 percent. Mr. Jenkins stated that he is not here to negotiate with the Board. The Board should look at what the employees have done and see what they want. The Board has the means to settle the contract. The negotiating teams are very close. President Menesini thanked Mr. Jenkins for his comments. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Following discussion of the approach proposed by former Board Member Starita and adopted by the Board a number of years ago to accept work and Offers of Dedication after construction has been completed to minimize potential liability, and the scope of the Management Action Program training, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through k., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. 05 15 97 138 a. Resolution No. 97-094 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Mardel, LLC, Job 5168, Parcel 2, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None b. Resolution No. 97-095 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Jeanne B. Adams, Job 5168, Parcel 3, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None c. Resolution No. 97-096 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from S.R. McCann and Opal Jo McCann, Job 5182, Parcel 3, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None d. Resolution No. 97-097 accepting work and Offers of Dedication from Affinity Land & Construction Company, Inc., Job 5182, Parcel 4, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None e. Quitclaim Deed was approved to Sean Ehringer, et ux, Job 1564 and 2113, Orinda area; the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deed; and Resolution No. 97-098 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 05 15 97 139 f. Quitclaim Deed was approved to Bertha L. Thomas, Job 294, Orinda area; the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deed; and Resolution No. 97-099 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None g. The President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record the amended Joint Use Agreement with the State of California in triplicate; Easement Parcels 1 and 2, Job 4654, Walnut Creek area were accepted; and Resolution No. 97-100 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None h. Resolution No. 97-101, a Resolution of Application for annexation of ten separate properties to Central Contra Costa Sanitary District under the title of District Annexation 136, was adopted. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None i. A public notice was authorized to set public hearings on June 5, 1997 to receive public comment on the establishment of the 1997-1998 Sewer Service Charge rates and the collection of such charges and prior year delinquent charges by placing them on the County tax roll. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None j. June 19, 1997 was established as the date for a public hearing to receive comments on proposed revisions to the District Code, Section 6.12.090, Schedule of Capital Improvement Fees and Charges, which would delete two user groups ("Independent Living Facilities" and Convalescent Hospitals") and add two user groups ("Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly" and "Skilled Nursing Facilities"). Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 05 15 97 140 AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None k. The attendance of Mr. David Albinus, Plant Operations Department Operations Safety Specialist, was authorized at a Management Action Program, Inc., at a cost of $2,450. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 4. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 1997-1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET (Cia) DRAFT 1997 TEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIPL APPROVE THE 1997 CIP. AND APPROVE THE CIB FOR INCLUSION IN THE 1997-1998 DISTRICT BUDGET Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the purpose of this public hearing is to receive and consider comments from the public regarding the District's draft Fiscal Year 1997-1998 Capital Improvement Budget and the draft 1997 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan. This document was reviewed with the Board in great detail and the direction given by the Board has been incorporated. An overview presentation is planned for this public hearing. Staff would then be happy to answer any questions of the Board or the public. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer, who presented an overview of the draft 1997-1998 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and draft 1997 Ten- Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the Draft CIBICIP was reviewed in detail in a Board workshop on April 14, 1997. Both Board and staff comments were taken into account in producing the draft document which was transmitted to the Board earlier this week. The CIP envisions $200.1 million in expenditures over the next ten years. Taking into account the District's goals for the program, Mr. Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the key project emphasis for the coming fiscal year as follows: . Treatment Plant and Recycled Water Programs 0 Recycled Water Treatment Plant and Distribution Facilities 0 Outfall Improvements 0 Recycled Water Distribution (Zone 1) 0 Primary Structures Renovation . Collection System and General Improvements Programs 0 Moraga Way/Glorietta Boulevard Trunks 0 Martinez Eastside Trunk Sewer 0 Orinda/Moraga Wet Weather Diesels 0 Dougherty Tunnel 05 15 97 141 Mr. Miyamoto-Mills noted that $1.5 million is budgeted in the 1997-1998 fiscal year for the Dougherty Valley Tunnel Project. No additional expenditures will occur on the Dougherty Valley Tunnel Project until a developer financing program is approved by the Board. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that it is estimated that $38.5 million will be carried over from 1996-1997 to the coming fiscal year. Board approval of the CIB will authorize additional funding of $31 million, for a total authorization in 1997-1998 of $69.5 million. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills summarized the 1997-1998 CIB revenues and expenditures, noting that revenues are budgeted at $21,676,000 and expenditures total $29,367,000 plus debt retirement of $2,224,000. The Sewer Construction Fund balance at June 30, 1998 is projected to be $19,370,000. Staff recommends approval of the 1997 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan and approval of the 1997-1998 Capital Improvement Budget for inclusion in the 1997-1998 District Budget. Discussion followed with regard to the evolution of the capital budgeting process at the District, debt retirement, and additional authorization requested for the coming fiscal year. At 2:44 p.m., President Menesini opened the public hearing to receive public comment on the 1997 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan and the 1997-1998 Capital Improvement Budget. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Hockett, that the draft 1997 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan be approved and that the draft 1997-1998 Capital Improvement Budget be approved for inclusion in the 1997-1998 District Budget. 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 7.a.4) Board Guidance on Text of Next Issue of Pipeline Newsletter, be taken out of order following uBids and Awards. U The Board agreed. 6. BIDS AND AWARDS a. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO INSITUFORM WEST. INC. FOR THE 1996-1997 CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE PROJECT. DP 5119 Following discussion of the community relations portion of this project, it was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that award of a construction contract be authorized to the lowest responsible bidder, Insituform West, Inc., in the amount of $644,351 for the construction of the 1996-1 997 Cured-In-Place Pipe Project, DP 5119. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 7. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. At this time, President Menesini proceeded to Item 4) Board Guidance on Text of Next Issue of Pipeline Newsletter. 4) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Community Education Officer Harriette Heibel, who reviewed the draft text of the Central San Pipeline distributed to the Board previously. Ms. Heibel stated that the draft document incorporates comments received from the Board at the Community Education Workshops held in February 1997. It is planned that this issue will be mailed by June 30, 1997. Ms. Heibel requested input from the Board. Discussion followed in which it was suggested that the newsletter include a graphic illustration of the Sewer Service Charge, emphasis on the fact that the Sewer Service Charge rate has remained level for four years, and mention of the punitive side of pollution prevention. Minor changes were suggested to the presentation format. Following discussion, it was the 05 15 97 142 consensus of the Board that Board Member names not be included in this issue. At this time, President Menesini reverted to the order of the agenda. 05 1 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District is continuing to negotiate with Canyon Lakes Golf Club to obtain the right to construct a pipe through the golf course to serve the Gale Ranch property being developed. All of the costs would be paid by Shapell, the developer. Site grading is now underway at Gale Ranch. Even though staff believes that the negotiations should be successfully concluded, a schedule problem is possible if the project is not begun significantly ahead of the rainy season. For that reason, staff believes that the best course of action for the District would be to initiate eminent domain action in the near future. A position paper will be presented at the June 5, 1997 Board Meeting to begin the eminent domain process. 2) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at the behest of the Board, staff investigated a screening hedge for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility along Imhoff Drive. The plan would be to plant larger shrubs and trees about two-thirds of the way north from Imhoff Place along the CalTrans property. Verbal agreement has been received from CalTrans. Written approval will be secured from CalTrans before proceeding. 3) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Deputy Chief Engineer Robert A. Baker, who reported on the status of the lease agreement with Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) for use of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) property to air dry alum sludge. Mr. Baker stated that he last reported to the Board on this matter in January 1997. At that time, some roadblocks had been encountered relative to the term of the lease and termination clause for the lease. Those problems have been solved in two ways. Agreement has been reached at the staff level to increase the term of the lease to nine years. CCCSD staff reviewed possible options for use of the property during that time and found none. The issue relative to termination was solved by a proposal that CCWD would receive a partial refund on rent should CCCSD terminate the lease in the first five years. Seventy-five percent of the rent would go into an escrow account and would be refunded to CCWD if the lease were terminated in the first five years. In addition, a termination clause was negotiated in which CCWD could terminate the lease at any time after paying a $50,000 fee to make CCCSD whole. Work is now proceeding on liability provisions and an arbitration clause. The agreement went to the CCWD Board for approval on May 14, 1997 and should be ready for presentation to the CCCSD Board in the near future. Mr. Baker stated that this is a win/win lease for both agencies and saves the ratepayers' money. Discussion followed concerning the size of the property, the drying process that will be used, and past experience of CCCSD and CCWD in this regard. Following discussion, the Board expressed general support for the proposal described by Mr. Baker. 4) Board guidance on the text of the next issue of the Pipeline newsletter was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. 5) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the District is advertising for bids for the Primary Building Remodel Project. The estimated construction cost is $1.45 million. 6) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that Plant Operations Department Manager Charles W. Batts will be attending the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in Cleveland, Ohio, at EPRI's expense. Mr. Batts is working on electric power related aspects of wastewater treatment. 15 97 b. c. d. 3) 143 7) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that progress is being made on the District's web page described by Community Education Officer Harriette Heibel at the last Board Meeting. One aspect of this activity that is widely being used in other public agencies is to provide Board Member biographic information and possibly photographs, together with all of the other data on the District and its activities. We have been told that because there is a minimum District expense and the public must solicit this information to gain access, other agencies believe that the law that restricts the District's ability to distribute printed material containing information on Board Members may not apply. District Counsel will be requested to review this. Following a brief discussion, it was agreed that this matter be calendared for discussion at the June 5, 1997 Board Meeting. 8) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that the District is advertising for bids for the South Orinda Sewer Improvements Project. The estimated construction cost is $8.5 million. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT 1 ) Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, announced that 12 applicants are scheduled for interview for the vacant position on the Board of Directors on Saturday, May 17, 1997; three applicants have withdrawn their applications; and two applicants have not responded. At President Menesini's request, the applicants present, Mr. Kenneth E. Hambrick, Mr. Marvin R. Lindorf, Mr. Thomas E. Lindemuth, Mr. Gerald R. Lucey, and Ms. Joanie M. Deis, introduced themselves. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) President Menesini announced that at noon on May 19, 1997, at Central San, Source Control Program Superintendent Bart Brandenburg will address the Environmental Alliance discussion series on the subject of "Pollution Prevention through Public Participation." Anyone interested is invited to attend. 2) President Menesini announced that an Alhambra Watershed meeting was held recently which was significant in terms of what will eventually come into the District lines in the Martinez area. President Menesini announced that the San Francisco Estuary Project Implementation Committee praised the District for assistance on toxic assessment and our contributions to other projects. 8. BREAK President Menesini declared a recess at the hour of 3:38 p.m., reconvening at the hour of 3:47 p.m., with all parties present as previously designated. 9. TREATMENT PLANT AUTHORIZE ADDENDUMS TO MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH MAGNUS MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $36.000 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO IMPROVE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND WITH PRETECH. INCORPORATED. IN THE AMOUNT OF $48.000 FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE PRESENT VIBRATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE DISTRICT'S MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT a. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Nejedly, that contract addendums be authorized in the amount of $36,000 for Magnus Maintenance Engineering Services for consulting services to improve maintenance 05 15 97 144 operations and in the amount of $48,000 with PreTech, Incorporated for the continuance of the present vibration monitoring program for the District's mechanical equipment. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ODOR CONTROL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH NUTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION TO FURNISH AND INSTALL AN ODOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT'S SELECTOR CHANNEL. AND ALLOCATE $200.000 FROM THE TREATMENT PLANT PROGRAM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT FOR THE PROJECT. DP 6116 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this is an application that has been used at other agencies but never at the District. Each operation is unique so it is not certain that it will effectively control odors at the District. It is hoped that the technology will work here and that the demonstration project will prove effective. In response to questions from the Board, Plant Operations Department Manager Charles W. Batts and Plant Maintenance Division Manager John C. Pearl described the innovative technology and the experience of other agencies. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Nejedly, that Resolution No. 97-102 be adopted, finding that pursuant to Public Contracts Code Section 3400, entering into a contract for use of NuTech Environmental's combined system of covers and vapor phase reactant technology is required in order for the District to perform a field test or experiment to determine the suitability of the technology for future District use and finding that the public interest is best served by utilizing the unique technology offered by NuTech Environmental Corporation as a sole source supplier; authorize the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute a contract with NuTech Environmental Corporation in the amount of $138,000 for equipment and installation; and authorize the General Manager-Chief Engineer to allocate $200,000 from the Treatment Plant Contingency Account for DP 6116. Following discussion of the demonstration nature of this project, the motion was unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 10. HUMAN RESOURCES a. ADOPT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOW WITH THE MANAGEMENT SUPPORTICONFIDENTIAL GROUP. EFFECTIVE MAY 1. 1997 THROUGH JUNE 17. .2QQQ It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the Management Support/Confidential Group, effective May 1, 1997 through June 17, 2000, be adopted and that the new salary ranges for fifteen positions represented by the Management SupportlConfidential Group be adopted. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 11. LEGALllITIGA TION NOTICE OF INACTION ON "AMENDED" CLAIMS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE BY CREE COURT GROUP HOMEOWNERS a. Ms. Bonnie Allen, Risk Manager, showed a map of the location of Cree Court off San Ramon Boulevard in San Ramon and described the history of the site. The District has three manholes in the area. The District lines have been checked and were found to be totally intact and in good condition. There is no history of sewer problems in the area. The lines are on a ten-year cleaning cycle. The City of San Ramon has done some test borings and is now pumping to reduce groundwater in the area. Ms. Allen showed slides of the damage and the surrounding area. 05 15 97 145 It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Hockett, that the uamended claimsu of the Cree Court Group Homeowners be returned without further action, and referred to staff for further processing as required. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 24. 1997 It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Nejedly, that the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 24, 1997, be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Boneysteele abstaining because he was not present at that meeting. b. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1. 1997 It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Hockett, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 1, 1997, be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 1 3. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED MAY 15. 1997 It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Expenditure List dated May 15, 1997, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 101294- 101307, Running Expense Check Nos. 103345-103647, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 18373-18415, and Payroll Check Nos. 45178-45459, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 14. BUDGET AND FINANCE RECEIVE THE 1997-1998 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET a. Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, summarized the 1996-1997 projected actual revenues, expenses, and reserves compared to budget, noting that revenues are projected to be $431,000 or 1.5 percent less than budget of $28,071,000 and that expenses are projected to be $808,000 or 2.9 percent less than budget of $27,531,000. At June 30, 1997, reserves are anticipated to be $ 7.2 million, $377,000 greater than budget. Ms. Ratcliff presented a comparison of projected and budgeted major expense categories. Based on Board direction to hold the Sewer Service Charge rate at $188, the 1997-1998 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Budget was calculated using a Sewer Service Charge component of $157, with the remaining $31 allocated to the Sewer Construction Fund. Ms. Ratcliff stated that embedded in the 1997-1998 O&M Budget is a 3.9 percent general increase for all employees based on the staff understanding of the Board's guidance on this issue. Comparison of 1996-1997 to 1997-1998 budgeted O&M expenses shows an increase in expenses of $941,000 or 3.3 percent. Deputy General Manager Paul Morsen, Deputy Chief Engineer Robert A. Baker, Collection System Operations Department Manager John A. Larson, and Plant Operations Department Manager Charles W. Batts reviewed their respective departmental budgets. Discussion followed with regard to reliability of landfill gas and the condition of the Outfall. Mr. Dolan thanked the Board for their comments and indicated that a public hearing has been set for June 5, 1997 to consider establishment of the 1997-1998 Sewer Service Charge rate. Based on Board guidance, that Sewer Service Charge will remain at $188 for the fourth year. b. RECEIVE APRIL 1997 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, reviewed the results of operations and maintenance expenses for the month of April 1997, noting that expenditures were $77,000 below 05 15 97 146 budget, representing a 3.2 percent favorable variance. Year to date expenditures were $1.4 million below budget, representing a 6.2 percent favorable variance. Ms. Ratcliff stated that at year end it is projected that expenditures will be $800,000 below budget. For the ten months ended April 30, 1997, operations and maintenance revenues were $25,263,341 or 5.8 percent below budget. At year end it is projected that revenues will be $500,000 below budget. Ms. Ratcliff reported that the District's temporary investments were held in Treasury bills and Treasury notes and the District's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) account with interest rates ranging from 5.16 percent to 6.45 percent. The latest interest rate as of April 1997 was 6.45 percent. The average yield of the District's LAIF account was 5.58 percent in March 1997. Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer, presented the 1996-1997 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Third Quarter Status Report, stating that it was the best of times and the worst of times. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the Third Quarter Status Report Summary of key project expenditures and noted that CIB expenditures for the fiscal year are projected to be $9.1 million under realized at year end. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated the CIB revenues have been tracking the budget very closely. It is currently projected that CIB revenues will be $600,000 over budget, a favorable variance, at year end. At June 30, 1997, revenues are projected to be $1.4 million in excess of expenditures. The Sewer Construction Fund balance at July 1, 1996 was $50.7 million, plus projected revenues of $ 21 . 1 million less projected expenditures of $1 9; 7 and less debt retirement of $2.2 million, the Sewer Construction Fund balance at June 30, 1997 is projected to be $49.8 million less outstanding debt of $24.7 million, for a net balance at June 30, 1997 of $25.1 million. President Menesini thanked Ms. Ratcliff and Mr. Miyamoto-Mills for their reports and declared that the April 1997 Financial Statements and 1996-1997 CIB Third Quarter Status Report were duly received. 1 5. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS It was noted that discussion of the District web page was calendared for June 5, 1997. Member Nejedly requested an update on the Outfall Diffuser Project. Member Hockett requested an status report on the damage suffered during the winter storms. 17. CLOSED SESSION a. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS With respect to labor negotiations, the closed session was held pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, to meet with designated representatives prior to and during consultations and discussions with the representatives of employee organizations regarding the salary, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of employees in order to review its position and instruct its designated representatives. The District's negotiators are Deputy General Manager Paul Morsen, Human Resources Manager Cathryn Freitas, Labor Counsel Dan Clinton, and Secretary of the District Joyce Murphy, and the pertinent employee organizations are the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Employees' Association Public Employees' Local No.1, the Management Group, and Paul Morsen, as an individual. b. EXISTING LITIGATION The closed session to discuss existing litigation was held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The title of the litigation discussed was CCCSD v. Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., et ai, Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. C96-00562. At 5:02 p.m., President Menesini declared the closed session to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 and existing litigation pursuant to 05 15 97 147 Government Code Section 54956.9(a) as noted above. At 6:30 p.m., Ms. Freitas and Messrs. Morsen and Clinton left the closed session. At 6:40 p.m., Member Hockett left the meeting. At 7: 1 0 p.m., President Menesini concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. 18. REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION No decisions were made or votes taken in closed session that require reporting at this time. 19. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Menesini adjourned the meeting at the hour of 7: 1 0 p.m., to reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 1997, for an Adjourned Regular Meeting to interview applicants to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors and for further discussion of labor negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. ~~ò*~' President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: 05 15 97