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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON MARCH 19, 1992
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular
session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra
Costa, State of California, at 3:00 p.m. on March 19, 1992.
President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call
roll.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Rainey, Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Members:
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Starita, that the Consent
Calendar, consisting of Items a. through d., be approved as recommended, resolutions
adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized.
a.
Resolution No. 92-017 was adopted, to confirm the authorization to deposit
District investment funds with the County Treasurer and to affirm that the
funds are held in trust on behalf of the District; and staff was directed to
forward copies of said resolution to the County Treasurer, the State
Treasurer, and Security Pacific Bank.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Rainey, Starita, Clausen, Dalton, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
b.
Resolution No. 92-018 was adopted, endorsing and applying for
membership in the Contra Costa County Chapter of the California Special
Districts Association.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Rainey, Starita, Clausen, Dalton, Boneysteele
NOES:
Members:
None
ABSENT:
Members:
None
c.
Resolution No. 92-019 was adopted, declaring a surplus in the Improvement
Fund for the Camino Amigo Sewer Project, Local Improvement District No.
58, DP 4800.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Rainey, Starita, Clausen, Dalton, Boneysteele
NOES:
Members:
None
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d.
An agreement with Mt. View Sanitary District to continue to provide sewer
service to recently acquired properties was approved, the President of the
Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to
execute and record said agreement.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Rainey, Starita, Clausen, Dalton, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
None
4. HEARINGS
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SOURCE
CONTROL ORDINANCE
a.
President Boneysteele indicated that the purpose of the public hearing was to receive
public comment regarding the proposed changes to the District's Source Control
Ordinance which were drafted to reflect amendments to the California Government Code.
President Boneysteele opened the public hearing at the hour of 3:06 p.m.
Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Barton L.
Brandenburg, Associate Engineer. Mr. Brandenburg stated that Senate Bill 1024 carried
by Senator Roberti and sponsored by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies
(CASA), became law on January 1, 1992, amending the California Government Code.
Pursuant to the authority granted by the California Government Code, District staff may
issue administrative complaints, conduct administrative hearings, and/or impose civil
penalties. Mr. Brandenburg outlined the major components of the proposed ordinance
change which provides:
1 )
That civil penalties may be imposed ranging from a maximum of $2,000 per
day to a maximum of $5,000 per day depending on the type of violation;
2)
That noncompliance fees allowed under the current ordinance would be
eliminated since they are a duplication of the civil penalties authorized by
state law;
3)
That for violation of wastewater discharge limits or other violations of the
Clean Water Act, liability of $25,000 per violation may also be imposed by
a court; and
4)
That an appeal process be provided.
Member Starita stated that fines or penalties should not be used as revenue generators.
Rather than having a punitive fine, the District should sue for civil damages.
Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that the maximum fine amounts are
statutory numbers derived from state law. If the District does not adopt them, it is likely
that the Regional Board will require that they be adopted the next time the District's
permit comes up for review. It is not the intent of the statute and it is not the intent of
the amendments to the ordinance to generate revenue. There would be a right to appeal
to the Board of Directors and to the Supreme Court if the violator disagreed.
Mr. Robert A. Baker, Deputy Chief Engineer, stated that the Board would have discretion
with regard to the amount of the fine depending on the severity of the violation.
In response to a question from Member Starita, Mr. Brandenburg described the procedure
that would be applied if there were a violation. Mr. Aim stated that the District is required
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to file an Enforcement Response Plan. The Plan tends to make the District treat all
violators in the same way and tends to have progressive discipline for repeated violators.
In response to Questions from President Boneysteele, Mr. Aim estimated that it would
take approximately one year to eighteen months to actually get a court judgment from the
time a lawsuit is filed, and that it is possible that a business could disincorporate and
distribute its assets during the time the matter was in court.
In response to a question from Mr. Mike Bailey, of Etch-Tek, Inc., Mr. Dolan stated that
every spike or exceedence of a requirement is considered a violation by the Regional
Board and the District is held to that standard. The District works with customers to help
them come into compliance. Mr. Dolan indicated that he did not wish to comment
specifically with regard to Etch-Tek, Inc. and its history of noncompliance.
Mr. Brandenburg stated that over the last year, approximately 70 Notices of Violation
have gone out, but only two fines were imposed.
Mr. Larry Piatti, representing Industrial Management Consultants, stated that he would
like to submit written comments on the proposed Source Control Ordinance but that he
has not had sufficient time to prepare those comments. Mr. Piatti stated that the
proposed ordinance appears to be a revenue generating document. Mr. Piatti stated that
a portion of the fine should be used by the company to correct the problem rather than
providing revenue to the agency. Mr. Piatti took exception to the language that allows
the District or its representatives to assess a violator all costs for a sampling program,
stating that those costs should be included in the permits costs.
Mr. Baker, Deputy Chief Engineer, stated that customers are charged for the routine level
of staff time it takes to process permits. There is an incremental cost associated with an
enforcement action. Customers in compliance should not have to pay the costs
associated with violators. Mr. Piatti agreed.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that under the terms of the ordinance,
a request could be made to apply some of the fine to the cost of correcting the problem.
There being no further comments, President Boneysteele closed the public hearing at the
hour of 3:52 p.m. and returned the matter to the Board for deliberation.
Member Rainey stated that Mr. Piatti's written comments would be useful in
implementation of the ordinance; however, she supports the ordinance as it is written,
supports the action taken by District staff in the past with regard to violations, and would
hope that it would continue.
Member Starita stated that based on the history of enforcement in this District, he was
satisfied that his concerns as to the ordinance being a revenue source were unfounded.
Member Starita stated that he supports the ordinance as written.
Following discussion, it was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Clausen,
that Ordinance No. 179 be adopted, adopting the proposed changes to the Source Control
Ordinance; and that Resolution No. 92-020 be adopted, designating the General Manager-
Chief Engineer or his designee as a hearing officer to adjudicate issues related to
assessment of civil penalties for violation of requirements of the District concerning
industrial waste. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
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b.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET (CIB)/DRAFT 1992 TEN-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIPL APPROVE THE CIB FOR INCLUSION IN THE 1992-
1993 BUDGET. AND APPROVE THE 1992 CIP
President Boneysteele indicated that the purpose of this public hearing is to receive
comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 1992-1993 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB)/Draft
1992 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills,
Principal Engineer, who stated that the goal of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is
environmental protection and stewardship of public resources. The CIP will plan for the
future to reduce overflows, address new regulatory mandates, and accommodate planned
growth; and it will prioritize and schedule needed capital improvements to meet current
regulations. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the major planning efforts undertaken since the
Planning Division was created by the Board of Directors in 1985. The proposed Capital
Improvement Budget (CIB) would authorize $52.4 million in additional funds. Over half
of this, $31 million, is for the Headworks Project. There will be a carryover of
approximately $23 million from previous authorizations, for a total authorization of $75.4
million for the 1992-1993 fiscal year. It is anticipated that approximately $20-24 million
will be spent during that fiscal year. The capital reserves plus the project revenues are
adequate to cover this authorization. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills listed the major projects.
Mr. Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 1Q-Year Expenditure
Summary and the recommended that a prudent level of reserves be set at 80 percent of
the following year projected expenditures. Of the $243 million included in the CIP, 68
percent of that is to protect public health and the environment, 1 8 percent is to
accommodate future growth, and 14 percent is to respond to community concerns.
Current revenue sources are not adequate to provide funds for the planned project work.
Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that options to fund project work include continuing the
commitment to schedule projects as needed to meet current regulations and balancing the
use of service charges and debt financing. The proposal in the CIB before the Board
contains a service charge increment beginning next fiscal year of $1 per year equivalent
unit and escalating to $2 per year through the next ten years.
Member Clausen suggested that debt financing be used to fund all current projects now,
keeping the balance in the fund to pay interest. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the
proceeds must be spent within two years once the bond is sold. Bond rates are now
approximately 6.5 percent interest and the District is investing funds at about 4.5
percent. Following discussion, Mr. Dolan thanked Member Clausen for his suggestion and
stated that it will be brought back to the Board together with other options before a
decision is made with regard to debt financing.
Mr. Miyamoto-Mills requested that the Board make the authorization to approve the CIB
based on the funds on hand and the anticipated revenue for the coming year. Mr.
Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the sources of revenue exclusive of bonds and discussed the
impact of losing ad valorem tax revenue. Options available to deal with the revenue
shortfall include deferring needed project work, issuing additional bonds, and raising
service charges. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the tax revenue replacement strategy
being followed by staff. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that if the Board acts to approve the
CIP today, it would authorize staff to use the projections in the Plan for the rates and
charges calculations this spring as well as start the ball rolling for bond financing during
the year.
There being no comments from members of the public, President Boneysteele closed the
public hearing at the hour of 4:35 p.m. and returned the matter to the Board for
deliberation.
The Board commended staff on the informative CIB/CIP document and complimented Mr.
Miyamoto-Mills on his excellent presentation.
Discussion followed concerning postponement of some projects to ensure that adequate
funds are available. Member Clausen stated that the District is trying to do too much
work too fast; the work should be spread out over a number of years. It was agreed that
the timing, size, and shape of the debt should be reconfigured. President Boneysteele
stated that it would be more prudent to sell Certificates of Participation as needed. There
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is a risk that these Certificates of Participation may no longer be permitted and then the
District would be required to use a more cumbersome financing method. President
Boneysteele recommended that the Board accept the staff plan and decide on the
specific financing method in the future when more information is available.
Following discussion, it was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Dalton,
that the 1992 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan be approved; and that staff report back
with revisions to the 1992-1993 Capital Improvement Budget to show reimbursement
figures for those capital commitments that will be paid for by others, that the projects
proposed for 1 992-1993 be reviewed to determine whether any can be deferred to future
years, and that the actual project cash flow for the fiscal year be clarified. Motion
unanimously approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Rainey, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
At 5: 13 p.m., President Boneysteele declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 5: 17
p.m., with all parties present as previously designated.
5. BIDS AND AWARDS
a.
AUTHORIZE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT
SOARES/SOUTH TRAILIDALEWOOD. DP 4294. TO D.E. BIANCHINI. INC.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the South Trail portion of the
project was originally bid as a separate project in June 1989. Only one bid was received
at that time and it was rejected due to the high cost. A creative new design has been
completed and the work has been combined with two other rehabilitation projects.
Favorable bids were received. Staff would recommend that the Board authorize award
of contract to the lowest responsible bidder, D.E. Bianchini, Inc.
It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Dalton, that award of contract
for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project Soares/South Trail/Dalewood, DP 4294, in the
amount of $188,795, be authorized to D.E. Bianchini, Inc., as the lowest responsible
bidder. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
b.
AUTHORIZE AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER TO RHONE-POULENC. INC. FOR THE
SUPPLY OF POLYMERIC FLOCCULENT. POL YPURE LA-17 61 . FOR USE IN SLUDGE
DEWATERING
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the objective of this bid was to
achieve the minimum operating cost. Staff would recommend award of purchase order
to Rhone-Polenc, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder.
It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Starita, that award of
purchase order be authorized to Rhone-Poulenc, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder to
supply Polypure LA-1761 at a cost of $0.O953/lb. There being no objection, the motion
was unanimously approved.
6. ENGINEERING
a.
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 3214
TRANSFERRING AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX REVENUES FROM SPECIAL
DISTRICTS
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Robert A. Baker, Deputy Chief
Engineer, who described the actions taken by the District regarding AB 3214, Governor
Wilson's proposal to transfer approximately $347 million in property tax revenues from
special districts to the State's General Fund for use by school districts. Mr. Baker
recommended that the Board adopt a resolution opposing the Governor's proposal.
Following discussion, it was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Rainey,
that Resolution No. 92-021, opposing Assembly Bill 3214 transferring ad valorem
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property tax revenues from special districts, be adopted as amended.
unanimously approved on the following vote:
Motion
AYES:
Members:
Clausen, Rainey, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele
NOES:
Members:
None
ABSENT:
Members:
None
7. PERSONNEL
b.
DELETE ONE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR POSITION (RANGE S-71. $3.648 TO
$4.41 5) AND ADD ONE OPERATIONS SAFETY SPECIALIST (RANGE S- 71 . $ 3.648
TO $4.415) IN THE COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
DELETE ONE MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER 1/11 POSITION (RANGE G-53/59.
$2.347 TO $2.838/$2.706 TO $3.273) AND ADD ONE MAINTENANCE
COORDINATOR 1/11 POSITION (RANGE G-47/51. $2.041 TO $2.458/$2.240 TO
$2.706) IN THE COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
a.
Following explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by
Member Starita and seconded by Member Dalton, that one Maintenance Supervisor
position (Range S- 71, $3,648 to $4,415) be deleted and that one Operations Safety
Specialist (Range S- 71, $3,648 to $4,415) be added in the Collection System Operations
Department; and that one Maintenance Crew Member 1/11 position (Range G-53/59,
$2,347 to $2,838/$2,706 to $3,273) be deleted and one Maintenance Coordinator 1/11
position (Range G-47/51, $2,041 to $2,458/$2,240 to $2,706) be added in the
Collection System Operations Department. There being no objection, the motion was
unanimously approved.
8. LEGAL/LITIGATION
a.
DENY CLAIM OF CALRECOVERY. INCORPORATED
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Rainey, that the claim from
CalRecovery, Incorporated be denied and referred to staff for further action as needed.
Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Clausen, Rainey, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
Mr. Kenton L. AIm, Counsel for the District, stated that as the Board will recall, Jeffrey
Walter, City Attorney for the City of Martinez, was authorized by the Board of Directors
to handle the first claim from CalRecovery, Incorporated. Mr. AIm recommended, and the
Board agreed, that Mr. Walter be authorized to handle this matter as well.
a.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM MR. MARK FINUCANE. DIRECTOR. HEALTH
SERVICES DEPARTMENT. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. REGARDING THE
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) COLLECTION PROGRAM IN CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY; CONSIDER RESPONSE
Member Rainey stated that the Board will recall that some time ago the District proposed
a Central County Household Hazardous Waste Program for mobile collection and a central
hub facility. There was some conflict in that the County subsequently proposed a mobile
collection program for the unincorporated areas. Central San's ratepayers would then be
charged double in the unincorporated areas. Member Rainey stated that she and Mr.
Dolan met with County representatives Mark Finucane and Phil Batchelor and expressed
concern that these programs be coordinated. The letter now before the Board from
Mr. Finucane was produced after the meeting, but does not reflect the discussions which
took place. This letter was presented to the AB 939 Public Information and Household
Hazardous Waste Subcommittee on March 13, 1992. The Subcommittee's report was
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presented to the AB 939 Task Force on March 18, 1992. The AB 939 Task Force
endorsed the County's plan for a mobile collection system throughout the unincorporated
areas and including any cities that wish to participate. The County estimates that their
mobile collection program will cost $3 per household per year. Many concerns were
expressed about the budget for the County's plan. The County plans to accommodate
200 cars in an eight-hour period by appointment only. Member Rainey anticipated that
the Central County cities may participate in the County's mobile collection program and
recommended that the Board of Directors direct the District's representatives on the
Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) to encourage CCCSWA to
proceed with a feasibility study for a publicly-owned Central County permanent hub
facility.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that staff acknowledge the letter
from Mr. Finucane regarding the Contra Costa County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program, declining to take the program over in 18 months as suggested by
Mr. Finucane in his letter and expressing concern for the lack of a permanent hub and
small quantity gererator program.
b.
NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM SUNNE WRIGHT McPEAK. CHAIR. CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. CONCERNING ACME FILL TRANSFER
STATION RATES AND ALLOCATION OF REVENUES
Receipt of the letter from Sunne Wright McPeak, Chair, Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors, concerning Acme Fill transfer station rates and allocation of revenues was
noted.
c.
CONSIDER CITIES MEMBERSHIP IN CASA
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to support full membership in the
California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) for cities that operate wastewater
facilities.
d.
NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM MR. VALENTIN ALEXEEFF. DIRECTOR OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. CONCERNING EXTENSION OF SOLID WASTE
TRANSITIONAL PERMIT UNTIL JUNE 30. 1992
Following discussion, it was determined that no response was needed to Mr. Alexeeff's
letter. This letter concerned extension of the solid waste transitional permit until June 30,
1992, at which time the Memorandum of Understanding referenced in the letter is
expected to be executed.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20. 1992
a.
It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Clausen, that the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of February 20, 1992, be approved as presented. There being no
objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
b.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5. 1992
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Rainey, that the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of March 5, 1992, be approved as presented. There being no
objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
11. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
a.
EXPENDITURE LIST DATED MARCH 19. 1992
Member Clausen, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and
Member Starita reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory.
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Starita, that the Expenditure
List dated March 19, 1992, including Self-Insurance Fund Check Nos. 100586-100589,
Running Expense Fund Check Nos. 66444-66713, and Sewer Construction Fund Check
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Nos. 10824-10869, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion
was unanimously approved.
a.
12. BUDGET AND FINANCE
RECEIVE FEBRUARY 1 992 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, reviewed the results of operations and
maintenance expenses for the month of February 1992, noting that expenditures were
$5,000 less than budget, representing a 0.2 percent favorable variance. For the eight
months ended February 29, 1992, actual expenditures were $752,000 less than budget,
representing a 4.2 percent favorable variance.
Mr. Funasaki reported that the District's temporary investments were held in Treasury bills
and notes and the District's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) account with interest
rates ranging from 4.397 percent to 8.726 percent. The latest interest rate as of
February 1992, was 4.9 percent. The average yield for the LAIF account through January
31, 1992, was 6.122 percent.
Following discussion of the revenue line items, President Boneysteele noted that the
February 1992 Financial Statements were duly received.
None
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2)
13. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
14. REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
1 )
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Robert A. Baker,
Deputy Chief Engineer, who provided an update with regard to the Tri-
Valley Wastewater Authority (TWA) proposed sewer project. The TWA
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released on February 7, 1992. The
comment period closes on March 27, 1992. On February 10, 1992, two
informational meetings on the project were held in Walnut Creek. The
meetings were lightly attended. Several informational meetings have also
been held by TWA in Alameda County. It is anticipated that TWA, the lead
agency, will certify the adequacy of the EIR in May 1992. In June 1992,
a conceptual outline of business terms and conditions for a service contract
between TWA and the District will be submitted for review and a financial
analysis of the plan will be prepared by Bartle Wells, the financial
consultant. It is expected that TWA will consider the EIR and business plan
in mid summer 1992, and select the project alternative. If the Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) alternative is chosen, CCCSD, as
a responsible agency, will then consider certification of the adequacy of the
EIR. If CCCSD approves the adequacy of the business plan and project and
TWA member agencies commit to participate, contract negotiations will
begin in late summer 1992. Finally, if all goes according to schedule, in fall
1992, TWA and CCCSD are expected to consider approval of the service
contract.
Mr. Baker distributed a copy of the communication from Mr. John Nejedly,
entitled Tri-Valley Wastewater Authority Proposal to Discharge Untreated
Sewage to Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and to Sacramento San
Joaquin Estuary in Suisun Bay. Mr. Baker expressed concern that the
document contains many inaccuracies and strongly biased statements. Mr.
Baker stated that he appeared before the Martinez City Council to answer
questions when they considered this document on March 16, 1992. The
Martinez City Council has scheduled a workshop session to discuss the
TWA Project further. Mr. Baker indicated that he would keep the Board
apprised of any developments.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, announced that Valley Waste
Management has proposed an incentive program to encourage greater
participation in the commercial recycling program. New participants in the
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commercial recycling program would have an opportunity to win $100
worth of free garbage and recycling collection service. There will be five
winners. This would show up as a reduction in revenue. If the Board does
not object, staff will advise Valley Waste Management that they can
proceed. The Board did not object to the program but raised a question as
to the legality of the program under State law dealing with games of
chance.
Following discussion, the Board directed staff to advise Valley Waste
Management that the program was acceptable, provided that the District
Attorney's Office indicated that the proposed incentive program would not
be in violation of any laws.
3)
Mr. Dolan announced that Contra Costa Water District has invited the Board
Water Reclamation Committee to a dinner meeting at the Velvet Turtle on
March 26, 1992. Messrs. Boneysteele, Dolan and Kelly will attend.
4)
Mr. Dolan announced that in April 1992, a number of Central San technical
staff will be going to the California Water Pollution Control Association
(CWPCA) meeting in Sacramento. Member Clausen has asked that careful
attention be paid to the amount of time away from work associated with
training. Staff is cognizant of that concern. However, CWPCA is the
training event of choice for many of the District's operating and technical
people. It is the most comprehensive training opportunity for the District's
operating and technical staff. When the meeting is held in the northern part
of the State, as is the case this year, more employees are able to attend
within the budget. Mr. Dolan listed the number of employees attending and
the corresponding days away from work. The Board voiced no objection.
5)
Mr. Dolan stated that the West Contra Costa Sanitary District newsletter
received by the Board contained some interesting comments on the ad
valorem tax revenue issue of concern to special districts. There may be
some benefit to Central Contra Costa Sanitary District having a newsletter
on wider issues instead of only solid waste matters.
6)
Mr. Dolan stated that the managers have been working on the concept of
applying the principles of Total Quality Management at Central San. Mr.
Dolan briefly described the Total Quality Management concept and approach
as it is now being applied in service organizations. Mr. Dolan stated that he
believes there are potential applications at the District and he has asked the
managers to put some money in their budgets to work with outside
consultants on Total Quality Management during the coming year.
7)
Mr. Dolan announced that the Water Environment Federation trip to Sweden
for the Swedish Institute for Water Hygiene was immensely successful. It
provided a forum to begin dealing with very important water quality
environmental issues and an opportunity to begin to provide technical
information to the people behind the Iron Curtain.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
1 )
Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, briefly reported on Senate Bill
1538, the Kopp bill revising the Ralph M. Brown Act "Open Meeting Laws."
CAS A is strongly opposing the bill. Mr. Aim stated that from the standpoint
of an attorney for public agencies, the bill is a disaster and will probably not
produce positive results. The bill will be heard on March 27, 1992, in the
Senate Local Government Committee. Mr. Aim stated that he would
provide a memorandum summarizing the bill to the Board Members and
calendar this matter for discussion at the April 2, 1992 Board Meeting.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
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d.
BOARD MEMBERS
1 )
Member Starita reported that he toured the Keller Canyon Landfill on March
18, 1992. Member Starita described the work completed to date and
indicated that it is anticipated that the landfill will begin operation in April
1992. Mr. Starita stated that he learned that there are no plans in the
Keller Canyon Landfill rate structure to set up a trust fund for closure.
Supervisor Fahden indicated that the District should send a letter to the
Board of Supervisors and suggest that a trust fund be established.
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
16. CLOSED SESSION
None
1 7. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION
None
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Boneysteele
adjourned the meeting at the hour of 6:56 p.m. to reconvene in Adjourned Regular
Session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 1992, for a meeting of the Sanitation and
Water Agencies of Contra Costa County to discuss areas of mutual concern.
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President of the Board of Dir tors,
Central Contra Costa Sanit District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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