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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-03-94 82 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 3, 1994 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned 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 May 3, 1994. President Pro Tem Dalton called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary Pro Tem call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Clausen, Hockett, Menesini, Dalton ABSENT: Members: Rainey President Rainey had previously indicated that she would be unable to attend this meeting and had requested that she be excused. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Member Clausen requested that the Board consider discussing a newspaper article from today's Contra Costa Times entitled "Ruling Could Cost Cities That Burn Garbage." Following discussion it was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Clausen that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through c., be approved as recommended. resolutions adopted as appropriate, recordings duly authorized and that Item d. be added to the Consent Calendar, allowing for discussion under Item 11.d, Board Members Reports, the May 3. 1994, Contra Costa Times newspaper article entitled "Ruling Could Cost Cities That Burn Garbage" which was published after the posting of the Board agenda. a. Resolution No. 94-030 accepting grant of easement from East Bay Municipal Utility District and Resolution No. 94-031 approving quitclaim of easement to East Bay Municipal Utility District, Job No. 4956, Pleasant Hill area were adopted and recording was authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Menesini, Clausen, Hockett, Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey b. Public hearing was set for June 2, 1994 to consider establishment of the 1994-1995 Sewer Service Charge Rates. and the collection of such charges and prior year delinquent charges on the County tax rolls. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Menesini, Clausen, Hockett, Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey 05 03 94 83 c. The draft fiscal year 1994-1995 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB)/1994 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was received and June 2, 1994, was established as the date for a public hearing to receive comments on the draft CIB/CIP. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Menesini, Clausen, Hockett, Dalton NOES: Members: None ABS ENT: Members: Rainey d. Allow discussion under Item 11 .d, Board Members Reports, the May 3, 1994, Contra Costa Times newspaper article entitled "Ruling Could Cost Cities That Burn Garbage" which was published after the posting of the Board agenda Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Menesini, Clausen, Hockett, Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey 4. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Item 13.a., closed session relating to labor negotiations, was taken out of order later in the agenda. 5.BIDS AND AWARDS: a. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE AERATION BASIN SELECTOR PROJECT. DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 7132 Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Robert A. Baker, Deputy Chief Engineer, who described the project stating that in the past the District has experienced problems with the quality of the sludge generated in the activated sludge process. When the quality of the sludge deteriorates, the rate at which the sludge settles is lessened. This poor settling sludge creates operational problems in the secondary clarifiers and jeopardizes effluent quality. "Selector technology" has been shown to aid in the propagation of bacteria that have good settling characteristics. Selector technology is based on providing a small retention volume upstream of the aeration process where the wastewater and microorganisms combine to create conditions that favor the growth of desirable bacteria. The Aeration Basin Selector Project was advertised on April 5 and April 12, 1 994. Both Kaweah Construction Company and Monterey Mechanical Company bid the low bid of $623,000. In this situation, the District may choose to award the contract to either of the bidders. Each of the two contractors is currently working on-site at the District and is performing well. No technical basis can be established for the selection of one contractor over the other. District staff proposes that the successful bidder be selected on the basis of a coin toss. The affected bidders have agreed in writing to this arrangement. The Board also has the authority to pick either bidder over the other. Mr. Aram Hodess, Financial Secretary/Treasurer, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #159, addressed the Board stating that he is not expressing a preference by the union to award to one bidder over the other. His concern is that on any Central Contra Costa Sanitary District project, the prevailing rate of per diem wages for Plumber/PipefitterlSteamfitter be paid as listed for Contra Costa County by the California Department of Industrial Relations in the agreement between Northern California District Council of Laborers and Pipe Trades District Council No. 51 signed by the Pipe Trades District Council #51 on September 1, 1992 and by the Northern California District Council of Laborers on September 2, 1992. The Kaweah Construction Company's bid lists paying $13.00 less 05 03 94 -- ----- --------------- - -- -- ----.--------------------- -------------------- ---- 84 per hour than Monterey Mechanical Company for many hours of work. The issue with prevailing wages is that the wages not be brought down by the ability to import workers for less pay, thus forcing skilled workers to join the laborers union and earn lower rates of pay. Member Clausen and Member Menesini asked if both of the bids comply with the same terms and specifications. Mr. Baker answered that they do and that whoever gets the contract will have to follow the same rules. Member Menesini stated that he does not want the District to get the reputation that we have a sliding scale for labor. Mr. Dolan asked the representative from Kaweah Construction Company if they intend to the pay prevailing wage. Mr. John Lunsford, from Kaweah Construction Company, stated that they do intend to pay the prevailing wage. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Hockett, that award of a construction contract in the amount of $623,000 for construction of the Aeration Basin Selector Project, DP 7132, be authorized to the winner of a coin toss to be conducted now. The motion was approved with the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Hockett, Menesini NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey ABSTAIN: Members: Dalton Member Menesini stated that his yes vote is subject to the understanding that both contractors are going to pay the prevailing wage. The coin toss took place with Monterey Mechanical Company winning the toss and therefore authorizing the award of the contract to Monterey Mechanical Company. 6. PERSONNEL a. DELETE ONE MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER 1/11 POSITION (G-53. 2.509- $3.034/G-59. $2.893-$3.500); CREATE ONE COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN POSITION (G-59. $2.893-$3.500): ADOPT CLASS DESCRIPTION; AND RECLASSIFY MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER II KEN NULL TO COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN It was moved Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that one Maintenance Crew Member 1/11 position be deleted; one Collection System Operations Technician position be created; the Collection System Operations Technician class description be adopted; and Maintenance Crew Member II Ken Null be reclassified to Collection System Operations Technician. The motion was approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Menesini, Hockett, Clausen, Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey b. ADOPT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U') WITH THE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT/CONFIDENTIAL GROUP EFFECTIVE MAY 1. 1994 - APRIL 30. 1997 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that staff recommends adopting the M.O.U. between the District and the Management Support/Confidential Group. Member Clausen asked what the cost to the ratepayers will be for this M.O.U. Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, left the meeting to perform the calculation requested by Member Clausen. 05 03 94 85 It was moved by Member Menesini that the M.O.U. between the District and Management Support/Confidential Group effective May 1. 1994 through April 30, 1997, be adopted as recommended. The motion died for lack of a second. President Pro Tem Dalton departed from the order of the agenda to consider Item 13.a., Closed Session. 13. 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 salaries, 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, Personnel Officer Cathryn Freitas, and Labor Counsel Gerald R. Lucey and the pertinent employee organizations and individuals are the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Employees' Association Public Employees' Local No.1, the Management Group, and Paul Morsen as an individual. At 3:40 p.m., President Pro Tem Dalton declared the closed session to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. At 4:00 p.m., President Pro Tem Dalton concluded the closed session, reconvened the meeting into open session, and reverted to the order of the agenda. b. ADOPT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U') WITH THE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT/CONFIDENTIAL GROUP EFFECTIVE MAY 1. 1994 - APRIL 30. 1997 Ms. Debbie Ratcliff, Controller, provided the Board with the information requested regarding the increase in cost to the ratepayers for salaries and benefits contained in this M.O.U., totaling $82,475. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that the M.O.U. between the District and Management Support/Confidential Group be adopted, effective May 1, 1994 through April 30, 1997. The motion was approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Menesini, Hockett, Clausen, Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey Member Clausen stated that his yes vote is made with the understanding that cuts will be made in the proposed 1994-1995 O&M Budget to cover the $82,000 increase in costs for this M.O.U. c. APPROVE PERSONNEL BUDGET REQUESTS FISCAL YEAR 1994-1995 It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini that the 1994- 1995 Personnel Budget, identified as items 1-9 in the position paper, be approved for inclusion in the 1 994-1995 District Budget. The motion was approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Hockett, Menesini, Clausen, Dalton NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey 05 03 94 ------- -------»---- ------------------ --- »> > - -------- --- 86 7. CORRESPONDENCE a. NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER DATED APRIL 5. 1994, FROM MEMBER OF CONGRESS. MICHAEL HUFFINGTON IN RESPONSE TO THE DISTRICT'S LETTER OPPOSING HR 1076. THE INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF MUNICIPAL WASTE ACT OF 1993 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District and the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority sent a letter to Congressman Huffington and letters to the entire congressional delegation opposing HR 1076, the Interstate Transportation of Municipal Waste Act of 1993. Receipt was noted of the letter dated April 5, 1994 from Member of Congress, Michael Huffington in response to the District's letter opposing HR 1076, the Interstate Transportation of Municipal Waste Act of 1993. b. NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER DATED APRIL 14. 1994. FROM THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES (CASA) REGARDING SPECIAL DISCLOSURE OF EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT - AB 1542 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this letter from CASA explains SB 1542 (Umberg) regarding special districts disclosure of expense reimbursements. This is a more strict law directed at special districts. Receipt was noted of the letter dated April 14, 1994 from CASA regarding special disclosure of expense reimbursement - AB 1542. 8. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED MAY 3. 1994 The status of litigation cases was discussed briefly. Member Menesini stated that when the public looks at the reserves of the District, they do not always look at the large amount of money that is needed for operations, maintenance, and capital projects. Member Menesini stated that it takes a lot of money to run this District he feels that the District should be proactive and get some positive press in this area. Member Menesini, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and Member Dalton reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that the Expenditure List dated May 3. 1994. including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100831- 100833, Running Expense Check Nos. 81794-81897, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 14054-14089, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent. 9. BUDGET AND FINANCE a. APPROVE THE 1994-1995 EQUIPMENT BUDGET FOR INCLUSION IN THE 1994- 1994 DISTRICT BUDGET Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Equipment Budget has been through committee review and was submitted for full Board review at the April 21, 1994 Board meeting. Mr. Dolan stated that staff recommends approval of the 1994-1995 Equipment Budget. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Hockett that the 1994-1995 Equipment Budget be approved for inclusion in the 1 994-1995 District Budget to be adopted on June 16, 1994. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent. 05 03 94 87 b. RECEIVE REPORT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CURRENT SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES AND AUTHORIZE A NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 19. 1994 TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that various District fees, which comprise a schedule of rates and charges, have been reviewed, and a report has been submitted with a revised schedule of fees that is recommended for adoption following a public hearing. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Steve Elsberry, Accounting Supervisor, who presented the Board with a report on the proposed changes to the current schedule of rates and charges. Mr. Elsberry reported that this is the final year of the phase-in process to include 75 percent of administrative overhead in fees and these fees include the full 75 percent. Staff recommends that the fees be increased between 2.1 and 9.1 percent with the exception of the following. The Development and Plan Review Fee is currently based on the length of sewers included in a project being reviewed. Staff recommends that the basis for determining the fee be changed to a percentage of estimated construction cost because this basis is a conventional way of expressing the fee. Recommended fee is 3.5 percent of the estimated construction cost. Staff recommends a reduction of 56.5 percent in the Building Plan Review Fee from $23 to $10. The present fee was based on 30 minutes of staff time. It now has been determined that actual staff time is approximately 15 minutes for this review. Also, the fee had included a $5 rebate to cities and the County for their efforts in coordinating the building plan review process. Since no formal agreements have been made, staff recommends this rebate fee be dropped. Based on actual staff time required to inspect the manholes installed since July of 1992, staff recommends a fee of $407, a 15.6 percent increase over the current fee. Staff recommends the fee for processing residential septic and toilet waste be reduced from 14.6 cents per gallon to 9.7 cents per gallon due to a significant reduction in the number of lab analyses currently required to monitor the program. Staff is finalizing a change in the methodology for calculating the fee for the Class I and II Industrial Permit Fees and will present the results to the Board at a later date. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Menesini, that the report on proposed changes to the schedule of rates and charges be received and a notice of public hearing on May 19, 1994 to consider the proposed revised schedule of rates and charges be authorized. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent. Member Menesini inquired as to the process for calculation of the fees. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, replied that most of the data comes from the Engineering and Plant Operations Departments where the employees keep track of their time. Accounting then calculates a table of rates and charges based on the actual cost of the work that is done. Member Menesini requested that a comparison to comparable Districts be included the next time this report is performed. c. RECEIVE 1993-1 994 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM THIRD QUARTER STATUS REPORT Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer, who presented the 1993-1994 Capital Improvement Program Third Quarter Status Report to the Board. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills summarized the major project expenditures noting that total expenditures amounted to $25,410,299. Mr. Miyamoto- Mills summarized revenue and actual and projected expenditures for the current fiscal year, noting that the Sewer Construction Fund projected balance as of June 30, 1994 is projected to be $46,105,000. Included in Mr. Miyamoto-Mills' report was a current 05 03 94 88 project status report for the period ending March 31, 1994. This project status report will be included in quarterly reports in the future. None 10. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION 11. REPORTS a. General Manager-Chief Engineer 05 03 1 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that for many years Central San has had a practice of collecting capital fees (Facility Capacity Fees; annexation; pro rata Sewer Service Charges; and if appropriate, rebate fees) at the time of connection. Staff has been reviewing records and discovered many buildings for which fees have not been paid. When the process by which buildings were connected and fees collected was reviewed, it was concluded that the District would have to deal with far fewer illicit connections if fees were collected at the time of permit issuance. When this proposal was announced, the building industry representatives objected as this would have required them to come up with more cash before the building is sold. The Engineering Department has reconsidered the fee collection process and decided that by using the new computer permit system they should be able to track and issue reports on unpaid connection fees. Furthermore, the District is considering building into the fee system a "late payment fee" which would be sufficiently high to motivate developers to pay before connecting. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that recent legislation had been passed prohibiting collection of fees too early. To date, this legislation has only dealt with utility connection fees but the trend is to prohibit agencies from collecting fees early. Member Hockett stated that developers promote economic growth in this County and that the District should collect developers' connection fees at the time of connection not before. Member Hockett also complimented Central San's Permit Counter for its prompt, friendly. and competent treatment of its customers. She has heard many compliments from people and businesses around the County. 2) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that for the past several years CCCSD has been planning debt financing as a way of paying for the major wet weather projects on the Capital Improvements Plan. The size of the debt issuance has not been finally decided, but it is smaller than earlier plans, due to a reduction in the CIP assumptions. The plan is to issue debt later this calendar year. It is appropriate to begin consideration of debt instruments. The first key step in the process is Board approval. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer, who presented an introductory discussion. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills reported on the debt financing options for California public agencies. General Obligation Bonds may be used for capital projects of general benefit. Tax and non-tax revenues may be applied as the source of repayment. Revenue Bonds (1 941 Act and 1933 Act) may also be used for capital projects of general benefit. Revenues from all types of fees for services provided may be applied as source of repayment. Lease/Installments (Certificates of Participation and Installment Payment Bonds/Contract) may be used for most capital projects. Any revenues or funds on hand, including taxes, may be applied as the source of repayment. Assessment District financing may be used for facilities benefiting particular properties. The source of repayment would be revenues from annual installments from property owners. Mello-Roos Community Facilities District financing may also be used for facilities benefiting particular 94 89 properties. The source of repayment is a special tax. Options for paying for the Capital Plan include 1) reducing the peak rate of expenditure, 2) borrowing, 3) raising rates, or 4) a combination of the above. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that in future years some of CCCSD's present revenues may be taken and a careful use of debt financing may be necessary. 3) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that AB 1905 (Campbell) would take funds from water and sewer districts and transfer them to the County. Ms. Lynne Putnam, Senior Engineer, and a representative from Contra Costa Water District testified at the Senate Local Government Hearing. The revised bill passed through committee since it only affected Contra Costa County. Last week the District sent out approximately 60 letters to city council members in Central County warning of what was happening. The County is taking money from local agencies now, but it could soon be looking to cities for money. Letters were sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee, as this is the last committee scheduled before the bill moves to the floor. Mr. Dolan has asked the Senate Appropriations Committee to hold a hearing so the District could make our point. Such bills are not normally granted a hearing as they have no State fiscal implications. Senator Boatwright has been contacted and it is hoped that he will oppose this bill on the floor. It is planned to ask Assemblyman Rainey to oppose this on the floor as well. Member Hockett stated that when the stakes are this high, Mr. Dolan and a Board Member should go to Sacramento to oppose the bill. Member Hockett suggested scheduling a meeting with members of the committee that is dealing with this bill in Sacramento. Mr. Dolan stated that he, with the assistance of Mr. Mike Dillon of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies, is attempting now to set up a meeting with the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. 4) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that as the work progresses on the redesign for work processes, the District expects to reduce labor and other expenses. It is hoped that job security can be provided for the employees that have reduced time requirements. AB 3282, (Campbell) would enable Central San employees to work on capital projects. The staff of the Senate Local Government Committee is firmly committed to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA). This law dates back to the early 1980's and would raise our force account project ceiling to $25,000. Between $25,000 and $75,000 CCCSD could use informal bids. In this cost range, the District could bid and could do the work if it was less expensive. A rigorous and expensive accounting system would then have to be implemented to enable an interested party to confirm that the work was actually done cheaper. Since one of the major savings of AB 3282 would be to avoid the need to produce biddable plans and specifications and to reduce the bureaucratic expenses associated with these minor projects, UPCCAA is undesirable because it would have just the opposite effect. Staff will continue to study the UPCCAA to deal with this roadblock. On May 11, 1 994, CCCSD will participate at a hearing in Sacramento on AB 3282. 5) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the SB 1653 (Kelley) is a bill that would allow sanitary agencies to have access to unused pipeline or plant capacity owned by another agency. This bill appears to provide for a condemnation without following condemnation law. The District opposes this concept. Dublin San Ramon Services District is sponsoring the bill to apply leverage to the East Bay Dischargers Association in their negotiations for capacity. CASA does not oppose it. This bill is almost all the way through the process. The bill deals only with conveyance not treatment. 05 03 94 ------- -- ------------------------------- ------ ------ --- 90 6) 7) 8) 9) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Acme Leachate Contract will soon expire. CCCSD staff is working with Acme to consider a possible extension. Mr. Dolan will brief the Board further at a later date when more information is available. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at last week's California Water Pollution Control Association meeting Mr. John Larson, Collection System Operations Department Manager, received the Arthur S. Bedell award. This is a very special award which is given annually to the one person who has given the most service to the Association. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, and Mr. Kenton Aim, District Counsel, have been working with Ms. Lillian Fugi and Ms. Louise Aiello of Contra Costa County on drafting the Memorandum of Understanding which will define the unincorporated areas in which Central Contra Costa Sanitary District will franchise in the future. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Mr. Charles Batts, Plant Operations Department Manager, and Mr. John Pearl, Plant Operations Division Manager, are meeting with representatives of Mojave Pipeline and Meridian Gas Company to negotiate a more favorable price for natural gas with long term contracts. This item will be on a future Board meeting agenda. b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None d. BOARD MEMBERS 05 03 1 ) 2) None Member Clausen stated that in today's Contra Costa Times there is an article entitled "Ruling Could Cost Cities That Burn Garbage." The article states that the Supreme Court ruled on May 2, 1994 that the ash that remains when household waste is burned can be considered hazardous and ordered dumped in special landfills. Member Clausen feels that the language in this ruling needs to be analyzed since it seems that it could easily be applied to sludge, which could have a major impact on CCCSD. Mr. Robert Baker, Deputy Chief Engineer, gave the Board a brief review of the background of this issue and indicated that staff would consider the potential implications of this decision on sludge ash disposal. Member Hockett reported that Member Rainey was not able to attend the Special Districts Association meeting. Member Hockett. the District's alternate representative, represented Member Rainey and spoke on her behalf enumerating her qualifications for the Special Districts Association representative seats on the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). Seven candidates will be on the ballot for the Special Districts Association representative to LAFCO. Two seats will be filled. The next meeting will be on June 4, 1994 at the Contra Costa Water District. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS 94 91 13. CLOSED SESSION a. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. b. EXISTING LITIGATION Closed Session was held to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code. Name of case: Samimi v. Sunrise Hill Associates, et ai, Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. C92-05489. c. EXISTING LITIGATION Closed Session was held to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code. Name of case: Acme Landfill Corp. v. Althin CD Medical. Inc., CCCSD, et ai, U.S. District Court No. C91-4268 SBA. At 6:00 p.m., President Pro Tem Dalton declared the closed session to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). At 7:00 p.m., President Pro Tem Dalton concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. 14. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Pro Tem Dalton adjourned the meeting at the hour of 7:01 p.m. President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ¡I ~cr t ry of the Central C tra C a Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 05 03 94