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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-18-92 115 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 18, 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 June 18, 1992. President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele ABSENT: Members: Rainey Member Rainey had advised staff that she was ill and unable to attend the meeting. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Dalt'On, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. through f., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. Resolution No. 92-032 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from P.G.&E., Orinda area, Job 4461, Parcel 5, was adopted and recording was authorized. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey b. Quitclaim Deeds were approved to W. T. Archer, et ux, Job 1552 Portion Parcel 48, A. S. Benson, Job 1552, Portion Parcel 48, F. Wascoe, et ux, Job 15, Portion Parcel 5A, A. K. Kertland, et ux, Job 15, Portion Parcel 5A, W. Wisecarver, et ux, Job 15, Portion Parcel 6, and E. G. Morris, et us, Job 15, Portion Parcel 6; the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deeds; and Resolution Nos. 92-033. 92-034. 92-035. 92-036. 92-037. and 92-038 were adopted to that effect. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey c. Authorization was given for P.A. 92-4 (Walnut Creek area) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. Motion approved on the following vote: -06 18 92 116 AYES: Members: Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey d. The Board was advised of the close out of 24 Capital Improvement Projects. This item was presented for the Board's information only. No action was taken. Member Clausen noted that two projects showed overruns; however, the overruns were adequately explained in the position paper. e. Renewal of the separate Deferred Compensation Plan agreement with Great Western Bank for part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees for the period July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993, was authorized. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey f. Revisions to the 1992-1993 Capital Improvement Budget Authorizations were approved, revising the total 1992-1 993 Authorization downward by $27,863,000 due to a change in the timing of the Headworks Facilities Expansion Project contract award. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Dalton, Starita, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: a. Members: Rainey 4. MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST REQUEST OF MR. JOHN NEJEDL Y TO ADDRESS THE BOARD CONCERNING TRI- VALLEY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (TWA) SERVICE President Boneysteele welcomed former District Counsel John Nejedly. Mr. Nejedly thanked the Board for the opportunity to present his concerns with regard to the proposed Tri-Valley Wastewater Authority (TWA) Project to bring 40 MGD of wastewater into the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District facilities for treatment. Mr. Nejedly distributed copies of material developed concerning the proposed TWA Project and stated that he had intended to include responses to the TWA EIR but was unable to get those responses from TWA. Mr. Nejedly expressed concerns with the ability of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to manage such a project; with the growth inducing nature of the project; and with the potential effects of the project on the public health, the environment, and service to Contra Costa County. Mr. Nejedly stated that he would like to leave two thoughts with the Board. ',06 18 1 ) Mr. Nejedly suggested that before the Board gives any further consideration to the proposed TWA project, that a complete financing program including the facilities to be constructed by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, the cost of those fé!cilities, the method of financing, and the means for reimbursement, be in place. 92 117 2) Further, Mr. Nejedly stated that the legal and mechanical mechanisms the District will use in dealing with a Joint Powers Authority and that nebulous relationship on each of these issues should be developed, and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District should prepare an EIR. Mr. Nejedly stated that the proposed TWA Project to bring 40 MGD of wastewater from Alameda County into Contra Costa County for treatment and discharge into Suisun Bay is a real challenge and indicated that he would like to remain in contact with the Board on this matter. Member Clausen stated that if any project is ever submitted by TWA to the Board, Mr. Nejedly's comments and any other factors and opinions presented will be considered at that time. In response to a question from President Boneysteele, Mr. Nejedly stated that he represents no formal organization, just improvement associations in Alamo and Danville and others with concerns about the TWA Project. President Boneysteele requested that Mr. Nejedly write a letter summarizing his remarks so the Board would have an exact understanding of the issue and his concerns. Mr. Nejedly stated that he would. 5. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND DISTRICT CODE PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES CAPACITY FEES Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that a position paper has been presented detailing the background of the Facilities Capacity Fees and the proposed adjustments. Also appended to the position paper is a draft ordinance. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer, who stated that the Capital Improvement Program calls for $243 million over the next ten years to protect public health and the environment, to accommodate future growth, and to respond to community concerns. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the approach used in determining whether a revision to the Facilities Capacity Fees was required included allocation of the Sewer Construction Fund balance in 1989 when the fee system was modified and forecasting revenue and expenditures in accordance with each year's approved Capital Improvement Plan. In both 1990 and 1991, fees were increased by the calendar year percentage change in the Engineerina News Record Construction Cost Index for the San Francisco Bay Area (ENR CCI-SFL Based on this year's analysis, staff recommends a 2.8 percent increase in the Facilities Capacity Fee from $1,905 per Residential Unit Equivalent (RUE) to $1,958 per RUE, and a revision in the Pumped Zone Fee from $271 per RUE to $278 per RUE. The 2.8 percent increase is equal to the 1991 change in the ENR CCI-SF. The proposed changes have been discussed with the Executive Director of the Building Industries Association of Northern California and the appropriate public notices have been posted and published in the Contra Costa Times. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that the Board has indicated they wish to consider possible changes to the Facilities Capacity Fees particularly with regard to restaurants. It is expected that the staff analysis will be completed in fall 1992 and a recommendation brought to the Board at that time. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that one letter was received from Mr. Peter J. Knoedler, of Bayside Partners, and is included in the agenda under Correspondence. The letter reflects a misunderstanding that this public hearing was to consider elimination of sewer hookup fees for State affordable housing projects and requested that the Board consider some relief for affordable housing projects. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills stated that he telephoned Mr. Knoedler to advise him of the intent of the public hearing. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Miyamoto-Mills explained the calculation used in arriving at the RUE factors and the definitions of the terms used in the table. 06 18 92 --------- 118 At 3:30 p.m., President Boneysteele opened the public hearing. Receipt of the letter was noted from Mr. Peter J. Knoedler, of Bayside Partners, requesting elimination of sewer hookup fees for affordable housing projects. There being no further written or oral comments, President Boneysteele closed the public hearing. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that there are two ways to compute the Facilities Capacity Fee: 1) the change in the ENR CCI-SF for calendar year 1991, as was used in this case; or 2) recompute the whole table using new and current data. A more accurate answer is reached using the second method but a substantial amount of staff time is required. It is planned that the fees will be recomputed using new data next year. Discussion followed concerning the request of Mr. Knoedler for elimination of sewer hookup fees for affordable housing projects. It was the consensus of the Board, that staff be directed to respond to Mr. Knoedler indicating that the Board considered his request and explaining that the District is a not-for-profit public agency. If a subsidy is made in one area, the costs must be recovered from another area. For that reason, the Board did not act favorably upon the request. It was moved by Member Starita and seconded by Member Dalton, that Ordinance No. 182 be adopted, amending Chapter 6.12 of the District Code and revising the Schedule of Facilities Capacity Fees as recommended. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Starita, Dalton, Clausen, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey 6. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER At this time, President Boneysteele proceeded to Item 14.a.3), Expiration of Stone Portable Temporary Permit, to accommodate interested persons in the audience. 14. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. 3) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that in March 1992, the Board granted a temporary probationary permit to Stone Portable to discharge septage and grease at the District's treatment plant. This action was the result of an appeal to the Board of Directors triggered by the staff denial of a permit to Stone Portable based on language in the District Code relating to pending administrative actions against portable waste haulers by other agencies. The temporary probationary permit has expired but has been extended until today to allow the Board to consider this matter. Staff intends to deny continuation of the permit unless directed otherwise by the Board. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Bart Brandenburg, Associate Engineer, who stated that since the temporary probationary permit was granted on March 5, 1992, additional information has been received. 1 ) Stone Portable has discharged waste from outside the District, a violation of District regulations. 2) From April 3 to April 8, 1992, Delta Diablo Sanitation District sampled waste from the pumping station adjacent to the Stone Portable warehouse facility and again found portable toilet waste. Delta Diablo Sanitation District fined Stone Portable $18,000. 06 18 92 119 3) Chevron notified the District on April 6, 1992, that Stone Portable was bringing in portable toilet waste from outside Chevron. Subsequently, the sight glass on Stone Portable trucks was painted over, making it impossible to see if the trucks entering the Chevron facility were empty or full. 4) On April 10, 1992, Stone Portable completed a permit application to Vallejo Sanitary District apparently containing falsified information s!nce it indicated that no enforcement actions had been taken by a local agency and did not show a $7,500 fine assessed by Delta Diablo Sanitation District. Vallejo Sanitary District has since denied that permit. Mr. Brandenburg stated that although it is regrettable, based on these facts, staff intends to deny the permit application of Stone Portable because of the preponderance of recent improper activity after the management of Stone Portable was advised of the rules and procedures. Member Clausen stated that this item is simply a report of the expiration of the temporary probationary permit. Any further action or denial of the permit should be taken at the staff level. Staff should proceed with the action they believe the facts justify. Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, entered the meeting at 3:42 p.m. Mr. Joe Oblaczinski, owner of Stone Portable, addressed the Board, stating that all his competitors pick up waste outside Contra Costa County. Mr. Oblaczinski stated that he has tried to do the right thing by meeting with District staff. The colored deodorant used in washing the tanks on the wash pad gets into the sewer system and that is what Delta Diablo Sanitation District picked up when they sampled. No written notification of a violation was received from Delta Diablo Sanitation District. Mr. Oblaczinski stated that after Stone Portable got a permit at Vallejo Sanitary District, Delta Diablo notified Vallejo and Stone Portable was immediately shut off. Mr. Oblaczinski stated that if Stone Portable does not have a place to dump, it will go out of business. Mr. Oblaczinski requested that the Board allow Stone Portable to continue dumping at the District. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Starita and seconded by Member Dalton, that the staff report be accepted and that staff be authorized to proceed as appropriate. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent. Mr. Oblaczinski stated that he was stepping down because of health problems and turning the company over to his nephew Mr. Bob Oblaczinski. Mr. Bob Oblaczinski addressed the Board, stating that for the last two months he has been managing the day-to-day operations of the company. Mr. Bob Oblaczinski stated that he has worked with the District's Source Control staff with regard to the chemicals used by Stone Portable and to make sure the appropriate procedures were followed. President Boneysteele thanked Mr. Oblaczinski for his comments and reverted to the order of the agenda. .06 >,18 .92 ." . 120 a. 7. BIDS AND AWARDS AUTHORIZE $1.827.300 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR COLLECTION SYSTEM PROGRAM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT; AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CONTRI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE M-4 PARALLEL FORCE MAIN PROJECT CDP 4781) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that favorable bids were received. Staff would recommend award to Contri Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder. Member Clausen stated that it disturbs him that the District's force main is the guardrail for Waterfront Road. Mr. Dolan stated that in the new plan, the force main will be below grade. Mr. Curt Swanson, Principal Engineer, stated that the old pipe will be kept for redundancy. Following discussion of the cash flow, it was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Starita, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to allocate $1,827,300 from the Sewer Construction Fund to the Collection System Program Contingency Account to the M-4 Parallel Force Main Project, DP 4781, and that award of construction contract in the amount of $1,362,750 be authorized for construction of the M-4 Parallel Force Main Project to Contri Construction Company as the lowest responsible bidder. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Starita, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey b. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MANUEL C. JARDIM. INC. FOR THE 1991-1992 SEWER RENOVATION PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. DP 9556 Following explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Starita, that award of contract be authorized to Manuel C. Jardim, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $865,511 for construction of the 1991-1992 Sewer Renovation Pipe Replacement Project, DP 9556. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Dalton, Starita, Clausen, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey 8. SOLID WASTE a. AUTHORIZE $600.000 FROM THE SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND TO GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF THIS AMOUNT TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY'S PROJECT. DP 20096. AND ADOPT FINDINGS AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority project to acquire the Acme Transfer Station site is moving forward and costs are beginning to accumulate. It is recommended that $600,000 be authorized as the District's share of the funding to allow the project to proceed. The Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority is directing this work. Two Members of the District Board serve on the Authority's Board. Discussion followed with regard to pending legal actions which may impact acquisition of the Acme Transfer Station site. Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, stated that if for some reason the Authority is unable to secure the Acme Transfer Station site, these ~:¡'O6 ." 1 8 '.. 9 2 121 funds would be available for another site. If a site is developed and financed with bond funds, these monies would be reimbursed to the District from the bond funds. If no site is developed, the District would recover this money from franchise fees. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Starita, that $600,000 be authorized from the Sewer Construction Fund to the General Improvements Program Contingency Account; that Resolution No. 92-039 be adopted, authorizing an allocation of funds to the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority's Project, DP 20096, and adopting Findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Starita, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey 9. CORRESPONDENCE a. NOTE RECEIPT OF MEMO FROM MS. AVON M. WILSON. INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CONTRA COSTA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. REGARDING THE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MOBILE COLLECTION PROGRAM Following discussion of fees, receipt of the memo from Ms. Avon M. Wilson, Interim Executive Director of the Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, regarding the County Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Program was noted. b. NOTE RECEIPT OF COpy OF LETTER TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM MR. JAMES J. SWEENY. CHAIR OF THE CONTRA COSTA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. CONCERNING KELLER CANYON DISPOSAL RATES Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, announced that Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority will hold a Keller Canyon Landfill Rate Application Pre-Workshop Briefing/Discussion on July 1, 1992, at 4:30 p.m. at Park Place, 1375 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Receipt was noted of the copy of a letter to the Board of Supervisors from Mr. James J. Sweeny, Chair of the Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, concerning Keller Canyon Disposal Rates. c. NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM MR. PETER J. KNOEDLER. OF BA YSIDE PARTNERS. REQUESTING ELIMINATION OF SEWER HOOKUP FEES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda in conjunction with Item 5., Hearings. At 4: 13 p.m., President Boneysteele declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 4: 17 p.m., with all parties present as previously designated. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF MAY 21. 1992 a. Member Clausen indicated that he had resigned from the Budget and Finance Committee and requested that page 7 of the minutes be amended to reflect that he was not present at the Board Committee meeting at which the proposed 1992-1993 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the Self-Insurance Fund Budget were reviewed. It was moved by Member Starita and seconded by Member Dalton, that the minutes of May 21, 1992, be approved with the amendment noted above. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent. .06 ,1~8 92 122 President Boneysteele requested that appointment to fill the vacancy on the Budget and Finance Committee be calendared on the next agenda. b. MINUTES OF JUNE 4. 1992 It was moved by Member Starita and seconded by Member Clausen, that the minutes of June 4, 1992, be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent. Members Starita and Boneysteele commended Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, for the minutes of the June 4, 1992 Sewer Service Charge rate hearing. 11. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JUNE 1 S. 1992 It was moved by Member Starita and seconded by Member Clausen, that the Expenditure List dated June 18, 1992, including Running Expense Check Nos. 68348-68663 and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 11153-11214, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent. 12. BUDGET AND FINANCE a. RECEIVE MAY 1992 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, reviewed the results of operations and maintenance expenses for the month of May 1992, noting that actual expenditures were $126,000 more than budget, representing a 5.5 percent unfavorable variance. For the 11 months ended May 30, 1992, actual expenses were $997,000 less than budget, representing a 4.1 percent favorable variance. Based on the favorable variance and because of the normal year-end accrual process, Mr. Funasaki stated that the $575,000 favorable variance projected during the recently concluded 1 992-1 993 budget process is still considered to be achievable and appropriate. Mr. Funasaki reported that the District's temporary investments were held in Treasury bills and Treasury notes, commercial paper, and the District's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) account with interest rates ranging from 3.9 percent to 8.097 percent. The latest interest rate as of May 30, 1992, was 5.271 percent. The average yield for the LAIF account through May 30, 1992, was 5.379 percent. Mr. Funasaki advised the Board that the District has received another letter from Ms. Kathleen Brown, Treasurer of the State of California, in which she indicates that there has been some concern expressed by participants in the LAIF that due to the State's financial difficulties, funds in the LAIF account could be in jeopardy. Ms. Brown again states that based on Government Code Section 16429.3, LAIF accounts are specifically excluded from being subject to impoundment or seizure. Following discussion, it was agreed that District Counsel will review Government Code Section 16429.3, that the Finance Officer will calculate the annual cost of moving funds out of the LAIF account, and that District staff will discuss this matter further and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Member Clausen again noted that revenues are down and cautioned staff to closely monitor expenditures. President Boneysteele declared that the May 1 992 Financial Statements were duly received. b. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF THE DISTRICT'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO PERFORM THE EXAMINATION OFTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BEGINNING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 1992 Member Clausen, former member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and Member Starita interviewed representatives of public accounting firms submitting \~O6 :;vl~8 t 92 123 proposals to serve as the District's independent auditor. Member Clausen stated that it is the recommendation of the selection committee that Maze and Associates be appointed. Member Starita noted that District staff was asked to ensure that the engagement letter clearly indicate the appointment was for one year only. Mr. Funasaki, Finance Officer, stated that each year a new engagement letter is prepared. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Starita, that Maze and Associates, Certified Public Accounts, be appointed as the District's independent auditor beginning the fiscal year ending June 30, 1992, as recommended by the selection committee. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Starita, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey c. APPROVE A BOARD RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1992-1993 PERSONNEL EQUIPMENT. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE. AND SELF-INSURANCE FUND BUDGETS AS COMPRISING THE 1992-1993 DISTRICT BUDGET Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this is the culmination of three months of hard work and a great deal of input and guidance from the Board. A staff meeting has been held to discuss how and whether, staff can meet to 2 percent goal for reduction of expenses. Staff will do their best and hope to give the Board an expenditure level that is 2 percent under budget. It was moved by Member Starita and seconded by Member Dalton, that Resolution No. 92-040 be adopted, adopting the 1992-1993 Personnel, Equipment, Capital Improvement, Operations and Maintenance, and Self-Insurance Fund Budgets, as comprising the 1992- 1993 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Budget. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Starita, Dalton, Clausen, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Rainey 13. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 14. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 1 ) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that staff has been keeping the Board apprised of developing Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulations as they will have cost implications and impacts on District employees. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Duane Caldwell, Safety Technician, who stated that to meet air quality regulations, the District must implement and meet Air Pollution Emergency Abatement Plan requirements, Draft Rule Trip Reduction Requirements for Large Employers, and alternative fuel vehicle requirements. The purpose of the Air Pollution Emergency Abatement Plan is to reduce levels of air contaminants during Air Pollution Episodes to protect human health. Mr. Caldwell reviewed the four levels of emergency and the requirements for each. The District will activate an Emergency Action Coordinating Committee to consider emissions curtailment activities. The Committee will include Department Managers, the Risk Manager, and the Personnel Officer. Mr. Caldwell reviewed the Draft Rule Trip Reduction Requirements for Large Employers which requires that the District implement a Trip Reduction Program and achieve an 06 18 92 124 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) Standard. Mr. Caldwell reviewed the potential impacts on the District and the estimated cost of the program. Mr. Caldwell reviewed the alternative fuel vehicle requirements; and indicated that in the fall, staff plans to request authorization to convert three vehicles to compressed natural gas and construct a fueling station. It is estimated that the cost for conversion of the vehicles and construction of the fueling station will be approximately $35,000. Discussion followed concerning possible fines for failure to meet the requirements and the fact that many of the District's employees live outside the District. President Boneysteele thanked Mr. Caldwell for his informative presentation. Mr. Dolan introduced Ms. Elaine Jacobs, Assistant Engineer, Solid Waste, who reported that the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority is currently pursuing development of a composting site. Backyard composting should be pursued as a source reduction alternative as well and is a selected program in the Source Reduction and Recycling Elements of the AB 939 Plan. In the 1991 Customer Satisfaction Survey results, a strong public interest in backyard composting was indicated. Ms. Jacobs reviewed the approach used in planning the proposed Backyard Composting Program which will include workshops, a demonstration garden, and a recyclable instructional video and brochure. The objectives of the program are to accommodate a high rate of participation and to be easily accessible to all interested households, to stay within the 1992-1993 budget of $125,000, to increase the current rate of participation in home composting to 17 percent in order to achieve a 1 percent waste diversion rate by 1995, to accomplish the program over a three-yard period with current staffing levels, and to position the District as a progressive agency doing important solid waste reduction, reuse and recycling work. Ms. Jacobs reviewed the budget cost estimates totalling $125,000 in 1 992-1993. Discussion followed concerning evening workshops, the costs for production of the video, and expected participation in the program. President Boneysteele thanked Ms. Jacobs for the excellent presentation. Expiration of the Stone Portable temporary permit was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that during the 1992 solid waste rate hearings, Mr. Ron Proto described the relationship between Valley Waste Management and Waste Fiber Recovery of Hayward, indicating that only a limited amount of green waste capacity was available. President Boneysteele read a news story which appeared to contradict the information provided by Mr. Proto. Ms. Jacobs visited Waste Fiber Recovery and inspected the operation. A memo reporting Ms. Jacobs findings has been provided to the Board. It was learned that a limited ratio of green waste is accepted as a percentage of the dry wood waste received, confirming Mr. Proto's comments. Mr. Dolan announced that a settlement has been reached on a portion of the IT lawsuit relating to damage done to the M-2 Force Main pipeline. The cost of the repair was $63,594. IT will pay the District $60,000, which is within the authorization given by the Board. Mr. Dolan announced that Mr. Randy Schmidt, Associate Engineer, will be going to St. Louis next week to work on the Water Environment Federation research project on hydrocarbon emissions from incinerators. b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT 06h18 1 ) Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, briefly discussed the status of the Acme/CERCLA lawsuit and the Garaventa/Olney lawsuit. 92 125 c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None d. BOARD MEMBERS 1 ) Member Clausen reported that the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority took action requesting that the subject of the County joining the Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority be calendared on a Board of Supervisors agenda in the near future. 2) Member Clausen reported that the Solid Waste Export Committee will meet on June 24, 1992 to discuss the Solano County contract. 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Boneysteele recognized Members Clausen and Rainey for their dedicated attendance at Board Committee meetings particularly during the past month. President Boneysteele announced that he would be out of the country from July 21 through September 9, 1992. 16. CLOSED SESSION None 17. 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: 17 p.m., to reconvene at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 1992, for a meeting of the Sanitation and Water Agencies of Contra Costa County to discuss areas of mutual concern. President of the Board of Director, Central Contra Costa Sanitary D' ict, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ec et y of the Central Con C ta Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California t, 06\ 18 '92