HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-26-89
MINUTES OF THE AOO OURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1989
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in an adjourned regular meeting at its regular place of meeting,
5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California,
at 3:00 p.m. on January 26, 1989.
President Rainey called ,the meeting to order and requested that the
Secretary call roll.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
,ABSENT:
Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Clausen, Carlson, Rainey
Members:
None
II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
III.
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
1.
MINU TES OF J ANU M Y 5, 1989
It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and sec;::onded by Member Cl ausen,
that the minutes of January 5, 1989, be approved as presented. There
being no objection, the motion was unanimously 'approved.
IV.
HEMINGS
1.
CON[)JCT A HEMING TO CONSIDER IMPl. EMENTATION OF, THERECYCL lNG, Pl. AN
PROPOSED BY PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE DISPOSAL FOR ZONE 3 '
President Rainey ind1cated that the purpose of this public hearing
i s to receive public comments regardi ng the impl ementati on of the
recycling plan proposed by Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal for Franchise
Zone 3.
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Mr. Roger J. Dol an, General M~nager-Ch i ef Engi neer, i ntroduced Mr.
Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, who provided an overview of the
proposed recycling program. Board Member Carlson and District staff met
with the Pacheco Town Council and the Clyde Civic Improvement Association
to receive their input on the proposed program. Mr. Morsen reported that
the Pacheco Town Council expressed support for the proposed curbsi de
recycling program. It is proposed that approximately 1,400 households in
the Pacheco area will receive a single container to be used for
collection of newspapers, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and P.E.T.
bottles.
Mr. Morsen reported that the Clyde Civic Improvement Association
requested that an al ternate program be impl emented i n the Cl yde area
based on the Port Costa program. Drop-off bins would be used for glass,
al umi num, and newspaper. The proceeds woul d go to the Town of Clyde for
thei r use. Clyde residents woul d pay no fee for recycl ing¡ however,
waste would, be removed from the waste stream. Staff would recommend that
the alternate program be implemented in the Clyde area on a,three-month
trial period to assess its feasibility.
President Rainey opened the public hearing at the hour of 3:12 p.m.
Mr. Joe Minick, the Pacheco representative on the District's
Regional Recycling Advisory Committee, addressed the Board. Mr. Minick
reported that he di scussed the proposed recycli ng program with several
resi dents of the Pacheco mobl1 ehome parks and received no negative
comments. Everyone was pl eased to hear that the program coul d be
implemented for less than $1 per month per household. Mr. Minick
indicated that there may be a problem in meeting the necessary volume.
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Ms. Janet Whipple reported that the Clyde Civic Improvement
Association conducted a survey asking whether residents wished to
participate in the voluntary drop-off program or in the curbside program
proposed by Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal. Most responses received to
date indicate that residents are already recycling and would like to
conti nue w lth the vol untary program. Associ ati on vol unteers woul d
monitor the bins on a periodic basis. The Association believes that the
benefits woul d be tw of 01 d: waste woul d be removed from the waste stream
and the Clyde community would receive some money.
Member Clausen stated that because of the closure of Aane Fill, a
committee was formed to negotiate with Alameda County for export of
Contra Costa County waste to Altamont. Alameda County has indicated that
they will impose the requirement that Contra Costa County have a curbside
recycli ng program i n pl ace before any waste can go to Al tamont. Al ameda
County will requi re that a certai n percentage of waste be removed from
the waste stream. If the Board of Directors grants an exemption from the
curbsi de recycli ng program to Cl yde, a way must be developed to compute
the percentage of waste that is removed from the waste stream as a result
of the alternate drop-off recycling program since the percentages will be
critical for any export agreement with Alameda County.
Mr. Morsen stated that District staff will undertake that task.
Mr. Tom Meek, of Pl easant Hill Bay Shore Di sposal, stated that the
Clyde residents are aware that they must meet a target percentage.
Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal will keep accurate records on both the
Clyde and Pacheco communities.
Member Cl ausen stated that if Clyde does not meet the goal, the
District will be forced to implement a curbside recycling program.
Ms. Janet Whi ppl e stated that the Cl yde Civ ic Improvement
Association decided that if after a certain trial period, Clyde is unable
to meet the recycli ng goal s, they will go to a curbsi de program. Ms.
Whi ppl e stated that Cl yde woul d ask that they be all owed to try the
. al ternate drop-off program first.
Member Carlson stated that some other communities have active
recycl i ng programs and may al ready be remov i ng substanti al amounts from
the waste stream. Those efforts should be considered ,as well in
calculating the percentage of waste removed from the waste stream.
Mr. Morsen stated that staff intends to look into that and has asked
the collectors' assistance in getting those figures.
There being no further comments, President Rainey closed the public
hearing at the hour of 3:25 p.m.
It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Clausen, that
implementation of the proposed Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal curbside
pilot program be approved for a portion of Franchise Zone 3, comprising
approximately 1,400 homes in the Pacheco area and that implementation of
the al ternative drop-off recycling program be approved for the Clyde
community on a three-month trial basis. If. the community of ,Clyde is
unable to meet the recycling program goals during the test program, the
curbside program will be implemented. There being no objection, the
motion was unanimously approved.
Prest dent Rai ney expressed the Board's enthusi asm for the programs
and thanked Mr. Morsen, Ms. Harriette Heibel, and Pleasant Hill Bay Shore
for their efforts.
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CONSENT CAL ENDAR
It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dalton, that
the Consent Calendar, consisting of five items, be approved as
recommended, resol uti ons adopted as appropri ate, and recordi ngs dul y
authorized.
Resolution No. 89-007 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from D. E. HASTINGS, et ux, Alamo area (Job 4224 -
Parcel 1) was adopted and recording authorized.
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Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele, Clausen, Rainey
NOES:
Members: None
,ABSENT:
Members: None
2.
Resolution No. 89-008 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from R. KOURY, Orinda area (Job 4543 - Parcel 7) was
adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES:
Members: Carl son, Dal ton, Boney steel e, Cl ausen, Rai ney
NOES:
Members: None
,ABSENT:
Members: None
3.
Resolution No. 89-009 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from D. J. HORN, Orinda area (Job 4554 - Parcel 2) was
adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on th'e following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Members: Carlson, 'Dalton, Boneysteele, ~ausen, Rainey
Members: None
ABSENT:
Members: None
4.
Resolution No. 89-010 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from D. J. HORN, Orinda area (Job 4554 - Parcels 3
through 6) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES:
Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele, Clausen, Rainey
NOES:
,ABSENT:
Members: None
Members: None
5.
Nine weeks Leave Without Pay was authorized for Joye Kurasaki,
Associ ate Engi neer, effective February 20, 1989, th rough April
24, 1989.
Motion unanimously approved on the following vote:
AYES:
Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele, Clausen, Rainey
'NOES:
,ABSENT:
Members: None
Members: None
,CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OOT OF ORDER
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Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engi neer, requested that Item X.,
Solid Waste, be taken out of order to accommodate interested persons in
the audience.
President Rainey proceeded to Item X., Solid Waste.
X.
SQID WASTE
1.
,6U"THORIZE STAFF TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES TO lHE CONTRA COSTA
COMMJNITY RECYCLING CENTER IN lHE PUBLICATION OF ITS QUARTERLY
NEW SL ETTER
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reviewed the request from
the Contra Costa Community Recycling Center for assistance in publishing
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its newsletter and the benefits that would result for the public the
District serves. In reviewing the conditions under which the District
coul d publi sh such a newsl etter, 1 egal counsel expressed concern that
care i s exerci sed i n processi ng i terns that coul d be consi dered to be
taking political positions. Mr. James L. Hazard, Counsel for the
. District, has provided staff with those rules. Staff feels that
editorial comments can be managed to the degree that such problems would
be avoi ded.
Board and staff discussion followed with regard to th'e County's
efforts in the area of public education and the amount of District staff
time that would be involved in the publication of the newsletter.
Ms. Marilyn McKinney, President of the Contra Costa Community
Recycli ng Center, addressed the Board. Ms. McKi nney stated that the
Contra Costa Community Recycling Center does not take political
positions. The purpose of the organization is to educate the people.
It was moved by Member Boney steel e and seconded by Member Dal ton,
that staff be authorized to provide the Contra Costa Community Recycling
Center with graphic and printing services to publish i,ts quarterly
newsletter, in addition to mailing out this publication, for a period of
one year, after which a rev iew of the conti nuati on of these serv ices will
be made. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
At this time, President Rainey returned to the order of the agenda.
VI.
ENGINEERING
1.
CONDUCT A, BOARD WORKSHOP ON ltIE DRAFT 1989 TEN-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT R.AN' AND FEE SYSTEM ANI\. YSIS' ,
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. James M.
Kelly, Planning Division Manager, who provided an overview of the 1989
Ten-Year Capi tal Improvement Pl an and fee system anal ysi s. Mr. Kelly
bri efly di scussed the brochure dealt ng with the Capi tal Improvement fee
revision. Member Boneysteele suggested that the word "will" be changed
to "woul d" throughout the document. Mr. Kelly thanked Member Boneysteel e
for his suggestion and indicated that the change would be made.
Mr. James Coe, Associate Engineer, provided a brief overview of the
'1989 Capital Improvement Plan highlighting differences between this plan
an'd the plan submitted last spring. The 1989 plan anticipates capital
expenditures of $196.5 million over the next ten years. This is $44.5
million or 18 percent 1 ess than the 1988 pl an. Some work has been
deferred and some proj ect costs were lowered because better i nformati on
is now available. There are some major areas of uncertainty and costs
could go up however. Those areas of uncertainty include:
0 Solids handling requirements
0 Air quality standards
0 Toxicity standards
0 Ca 1 trans proj ects
0 Population growth
Mr. Coe di spl ayed a graph show i ng the net effect of the pl an on the
Sewer Construction Fund balance to the year 2020. A positive balance
would be maintained for the first ten years. There would be a negative
balance after the first ten years. This would require debt financing or
some other source of revenue.
Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Senior Engineer, recapped the existing
fee systems and reviewed the recommendations and background 1 eadi ng to
those recommendations for revision to the fee system. Staff recommends
that: '
1) The present form of the fixture and watershed fees be eliminated;
2) A District-wide "facilities capacity fee" be established;
3) Two "zones", one covering the majority of the District and a
second ,one covert ng pumped areas be establi shed; and
'l, j '~i> AnneLat;:~n charges be transferred from the Sewer Construction
Fund to the Runni ng Expense Fund to cover the admini strative
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Mr. Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the fee analysis, the approach used, and
the resul ts of the anal ysi s. With the proposed fees, we can manage the
Sewer Construction Fund so a positive balance will be maintained.
Mr. Kelly stated that the dollar figures represent a four percent
increase in fees each year. The need will be analyzed each year by staff
and brought to the Board for a deci si on with regard to a fee i ncrease.
Member Boney steel e suggested that staff consi der i ndexi ng the fees i n
some way. Mr. Kent Alm, Associate Counsel for the District, stated that
the index concept was reviewed early in the process. No case or statute
was found that said you could not index rates but after discussing this
concept with the attorney for the League of Cal1forni a Ci ti es, it was
felt that it was better to set a specific figure for the future charge
rather than to adopt a formul a based on an i nterest rate or i nfl ati on
index. Mr. Dolan stated that staff will come back with different
proposals including an indexing proposal as suggested by Member
Boneysteel e.
Ms. J acq ue li ne Zayac, Pl anni ng Assi stant, di scussed th e i nterf ace
with the Building Industry Association and the mailing of the brochure.
Mr. Kelly stated that the non-residential user fees were not
discussed today. There are some substantial potential increases in some
user groups. Mr. Kelly briefly reviewed the potential increases. Due to
the magnitude of the potential increases, staff feels that a Capital
Projects Committee meeting would be appropriate before coming to the full
Board. Following discussion, a Capital Projects Committee meeting was
tentatively set for 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 6,1989.
Member Cl ausen commended staff for the exceptional work that went
into the fee system analysis and Capital Improvement Plan.
VII.
TREATMENT PlANT
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I\. LOCATE $12,000 FROM THE TREATMENT PLANT PROGRAM CONTINGENCY
ACCOUNT FOR THE SULFUR DIOXIDE INJ ECTION IMPROVEMENT PROO ECT, ,
DISTRICT PROO ECT NO.1 0036 '
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Sulfur
Di oxi de Inj ecti on Improvements proj ect i s another step i n improv i ng our
abilities 'to minimize chlorine residual problems. This project will
improve mixing and control. There will be additional chlorination/
dechl ori nation proj ects i n the future.
Following discussion, it was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by
Member Carl son, that an addi ti onal $12,000 be all ocated to compl ete the
Trea"bnent Pl ant Sul fur Di oxi de Inj ecti on Improvements proj ect, Di stri ct
Project No. 10036. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously
approved.
VIII.
APPROV AL OF EXPENDITURES
1.
EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JANUARY 26, 1989
Member Dal ton, member of the Budget and Fi nance Committee, stated
that he and Member Clausen reviewed the expenditures and found them to be
sa ti sf actory .
It was moved by Member Dal ton and seconded by Member Cl ausen, that
the Expenditure List dated January 26, 1989, including Self-Insurance
Check Nos. 100327-100331, Runni ng Expense Check Nos. 43670-44143, and
Sewer Constructi on Check Nos. 6640-6724, be approved as recommended.
Following discussion, the motion was unanimously approved.
IX.
PERSOONB.
REVISE QASS DESCRIPTION FOR JUNIOR ENGINEER G-67 ($2,918/Mo.-
$3 ,5321Mo.)
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ADOPT REVISED CLASS DESCRIPTION AND TITLE CHANGE FOR MAINTENH4CE
OFFICE COORDINATOR III! TO MAINTENH4CE COORDINATOR IIII, (G-47
$1,820-$2,192, G-51 $1,998-$2,413), AND RECLASSIFY VIRGINIA GERBER
FROM SECRETARY II, (G-49 $1,905-$2,301) TO MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
II (G-51 $1.998-$2,413)
CREATE A NEW OPERATIONS SUPPORT SUPERVISOR POSITION WI"THIN "THE
COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS DEPARTt.£NT, ADOPT A CLASS DESCRIPTION,
SET lHE SALARY LEVEL AT S-71 (~3,901), AND RECLASSIFY YVONNE
BRONN. ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, S-60 ($2,482-$3,000), TO "THE
POSITION
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4.
,ALJlHORIZATION TO HIRE ONE STUDENT INTERN
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at the time
of the last Personnel Budget, staff had a couple items which were not far
enough along to make a firm proposal to the Board. Therefore, these
issues were referenced in the Personnel Budget as items which were
expected to return to the Board later in the fiscal year. Those two
items have now received the necessary attention and staff is bringing
them to the Board for action. The first is the Junior Engineer issue.
The class description has been broadened providing for rotation of Junior
Engi neers from department to department. The Personnel Committee has
reviewed the proposed revision and concurs.
Member Boneysteele
wholeheartedly supports
recommendations.
stated
Item I
that the Personnel Committee
and endorses the other th ree
It was moved by Member Boney steel e and seconded by Member Dal ton,
that the following actions be taken:
1) That the class description for Junior Engineer, G67 ($2,918/mo.-
$3,5321mo.) be revised to allow more flexibility in rotation
assi gnments, that the rev i sed J uni or Engi neer cl ass descri pti on
be maintained, and that the current salary range be maintained as
the entry-level engineering position in the District;
2) That the title of Leslie Chapman, Maintenance Office Coordinator
II be changed to Maintenance Coordinator II (G-51 $1,998-$2,413),
that the revised class description of Maintenance Coordinator
IIII (G-49 $1,905-$2,301, G-51 $1,998-$2,413) be adopted, and
that Vi rgi ni a Gerber be recl assified fran Secretary II, (G-49
$1,905-$2,301) to Maintenance Coordinator II, (G-51
$1,998-$2,413), effective January 21, 1989;
3) That a new Operations Support Superv i sor post ti on be created
within the Collection System Operations Department, that the
class description be adopted, that the salary level be set at
Range S-71 ($3,223-$3,901), that Resolution No. 89-011 be adopted
all ocati ng the Operati ons Support Supervisor to the Management
Support/Confidential Group, and that Yvonne Brown, Administrative
Secretary, S-60 ($2,482-$3,000) be recl assified to the post ti on
effective January 21, 1989; and
4) That the Admini strative Department/Personnel ,Section be
authorized to hire one student intern at a salary of $10 per hour
for the period January 30, 1989 to June 30, 1989.
In response to a question from Member Cl ausen, the necessity of
refilling the Secretary II position was discussed. Following the
discussion, President Rainey called for the vote on the above motion.
There bei ng no obj ecti on, the motion was unanimousl y approved.
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X. SOL ID WASTE
P4J1HORIZE STAFF TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES TO "THE CONTRA COSTA
COMM.JNITY RECYCL ING CENTER IN THE PUBLICATION OF ITS QUARTERL Y
NEW SL ETTER
This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda.
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XI.
OORRESPONDENCE
1.
REQUEST FROM MAYOR BOBBIE LANDERS, OF THE CITY OF ORINDA, FOR
APPOINTMENT OF A LIAISON TO PARTICIPATE IN lHE REVIEW, PHASE OF THE
SPECIFIC PLAN BEING CONIlJCTED BY THE GATEWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief ,Engineer, suggested that, if the
Board wished, staff could serve as liaison in the public review phase of
the Specific PJan being conducted by the Gateway Advisory Committee on an
intermittent basis. If Board level policy issues come up, they would be
brought back to the Board. Following discussion, it was determined that
Presi dent Rai ney woul d contact Mayor Landers to convey the Di strict's
willingness to assist in the public review process, that a member of the
Planning Division staff would act as liaison, and that staff would draft
a response to the Ci ty of Ori nda.
XII.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engi neer, stated that yesterday
afternoon, January 25,1989, staff became aware of a problem at 3970 Los
Arabis, Lafayette. Mr. Dolan displayed a map showing the District
easement and the locations of structures on the property which had been
built over the District's pipe. He explained that the homeowner hired a
contractor who used a high-pressure grouti ng system to try to stabilize
the area. This crushed the District's 8" vitrified clay pipe causing an
overflow into the creek. We do not know when this occurred. A pump has
been i nstall ed as a temporary measure. There appears to be no easy
alternative fix. Staff is considering a non-dig approach such as
tunneling. An emergency situation exists. For that reason, Mr. Dolan
requested Board authority for exception to the District standard bidding
procedure to all ow work to proceed with d, contractor to repl ace the
crushed pi pe or to do some other work as necessary on a force account
basis to alleviate this problem.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson and
seconded by Member Dalton, that in accordance with Public Contract Code
, Section 20806, the Board of Di rectors finds that the ci rcumstances are
sufficient for the Board to make the legislative finding that in order to
avoi d public cal amity and to protect the public heal th and safety,
exception to the Di stri ct standard bi ddi ng procedure i s authorized for
repl acement of the crushed pi pe at 3970 Los Arabi s, Lafayette. There
bet ng no obj ecti on, the motion was unanimousl y approved.
Mr. Hazard, Counsel for the District, stated that he would evaluate
the issue of legal liability with regard to the crushed pipe.
XIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that th,e
question of the feasibility of devolution of the garbage franchises to
the cities was placed on the agenda at the request of Member Boneysteele.
Member Boneysteele stated that it seems the District is impinging on
the sovereignty of those in local communities who have organized
themsel ves into ci ti es. Perhaps the time has come to re-exami ne the
District's role in this area.
Mr. Dolan reviewed the provisions and term of the franchise
agreements. The relationship between the District, the cities, and the
franchisees involves political, legal, and procedural factors. Mr. Dolan
discussed political issues relating to the formation of a JPA, regional
activities such as recycling and transfer, the impending rate increase
which may be the largest in the District's history, and the cities'
desi re to assume the franchising responsibility. W,ith regard to
procedural issues, the need to establish a long-term goal for the
franchise management process was discussed. If long term shared
responsibility is the desired process, establishment, collection, and use
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of the franchise fee; communication linkages; and related issues must be
consi dered. It may be appropri ate to have two Members of the Board of
Directors meet with representatives of the cities to discuss these
questions. There are legal constraints which dictate the District's and
ci ti es' actions under State 1 aw. In addi ti on, there are contractural
procedures and rights under the franchise agreement.
Member Carlson stated that most cities would welcome the garbage
collection franchise as a revenue source but they lack the experience to
regulate rates. Member Carlson stated his belief that the cities and the
ratepayers have benefited from the District's expertise in rate setting
over the years.
President Rainey concurred with Member Carlson stating that,the
rate-setti ng analyst s i s extremely complicated. The ci ti es are abl e to
review the District's analysis but it could be difficult for them to
perform the analysis. President Rainey indicated that she ~ould support
the concept of a solid waste JPA. The District should work with the
cities in forming a JPA. On January 30, 1989, a meeting will be held to
discuss the formation of a JPA.
Discussion followed concerning franchising and rate setting in the
cities' spheres of influence and the unincorporated areas of the County.
At the concl usi on of the di scussi on, Prest dent Rai ney stated the Board
consensus for support of a solid waste JPA and the continued role of the
District in solid waste franchising until the formation of such a JPA.
President Rainey indicated that she would provide a status report of the
efforts of the Mayors' Conference,JPA Committee at the February 2, 1989
Board meeting.
b. Mr. Dol an reported that meeti ngs have been hel d with
representati ves of the Ci ty of Ri chmond and Ri chmond Sani tary Di stri ct
si nce the 1 ast Board meeti ng. Progress seems to be taki ng pl ace;
however, we are not in a position to set a hearing for February 2,1989,
to provide for rate increases. Staff will keep the Board apprised.
c. Mr. Dolan reported that the Acme transfer station is expected to
go into operation next week. Aane owns some equipment but they wlllbe
renti ng and buyi ng addi ti ònal equi pment for transport of the waste.
Rates going up to $54/ton have been announced. Indications are that much
of that cost is for closure of Acme Fill. Important policy questions
exi st. None of th e ga rbage got ng to th e transfer sta ti on w ill go i nto
Acme Fill. Many waste producers who put garbage in Acme Fill will not be
usi ng the transfer station. It was the consensus of the Board that a
1 etter shoul d be sent to the County requesti ng an i temizati on, of the
disposal fees at the transfer station.
d. Mr. Dolan announced that the District's Wastewater Collection
System Master Pl an prepared j oi ntly with Camp, Dresser & McKee has been
nominated as a candidate for the ,American Academy of Environmental
Engineers Award for Excellence.
2.
COUNSEL FOR "THE DISTRICT
None
3.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
Ms. Joyce McMill an, Secretary of the Di stri ct, di stri buted the
Training/Conference Summary for the period October-December 1988.
4.
BOARD MEMBERS
a. President Rainey reported that the County is rewriting the
County Solid Waste Management Pl an. The al ternative transfer station
site proposed by Central San was ommitted from the previous draft of the
Plan. If the District stl1l wishes to reserve the site, it would be
appropriate to again request the County to include the proposed site in
the County Solid Waste Management Plan. Following discussion, it was
determined that staff woul d draft a 1 etter to the County request1.ng that
the Central San alternate transfer station site be included in the County
Solid Waste Management Plan.
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b. Member Boneysteele reported that there will be a meeting of the'
Regional Recycl ing Advisory Committee at 10 a.m. on February 8, 1989.
There will be a lengthy agenda including a presentation by Supervisor
Torl akson.
c. Member Cl ausen reported th at Sol ano County is ci rcul ati ng a
request among its ci ti es for approval to take 95/tons of waste per year
. to the Potrero Hills Landfill. Negotiations continue with Alameda
County. It appears that we may reach an agreement with them in the near
future. Member Clausen briefly highlighted some of the potential
conditions and terms of the agreement.
Member Dalton left the meeting at the hour of 6:00 p.m.
c. Member Boney steel e reported that the County Pl anni ng Congress
met on January 5, 1989. It appeared that all the work done by the
Pl anni ng Congress had been al tered by County staff. When asked by
Pl anni ng Congress members, the Pl anni ng Di rector i ndi cated that County
staff would do the same thing again if the, Planning Congress put the
original language back in the document. After much discussion, the draft
General Pl an was passed on to the Pl anni ng Commi ssi on and the Board of
Supervisors as drafted by County staff. Individual Planning Congress
members can submit comments. The Planning Congress forwarded the draft
General Plan to the Planning Commission with no recommendation.
Member Boneysteele commended Ms. Jacqueline Zayac for the marvellous
job she di din representi ng the Di stri ct at the Pl anni ng Congress.
President Rainey joined Member Boneysteele in his commendation of Ms.
Zayac and thanked Member Boneysteele for his representation as well.
c. Member Carlson reported on the January 1989 California
Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) Annual Work Conference. Member
Carlson stated that the session was very informative including such
topics as proper investment of public agency money, selection of a
professional serv ices consul tant, and the State impact of Bay/Del ta
recommendations. Member Boney steel e prov i ded a status report of the
Legislative Committee and Bylaws issue. Following discussion, it was
determined that Messrs. James Hazard and Kent Alm would work with
attorneys from other districts to provide assistance to the Legislative
Committee in an effort to better utilize CASA as a vehicle for
1 egi sl ative change.
XIV.
ANNaJ NCEMENTS
An invitation was received to Danvl1le's 7th Annual Community
Serv ice Awards and Town Council Install ati on Program to be hel d at 7:30
p.m. on January 30, 1989.
President Rainey announced that correspondence was received from the
accounti ng firm of Pfanner & Tate expressi ng i nterest i n performi ng the
District's annual audit. This item was referred to the Budget and
Finance Committee.
XV.
QOSED SESSION,
None
XVI.
ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN QOSED SESSION
None
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XVII.
AOO OJRNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President
Rainey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 6:29 p.m.
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