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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-06-77 951 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT JANUARY 6. 1977 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting. 1250 Springbrook Road. Walnut Creek. County of Contra Costa. State of California, on January 6, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele Allan ABSENT: Member: Member Allan arrived at 7:43 P.M. President Boneysteele stated that following the IIApproval of Minutes", the Board will digress from the order of the agenda to take up matters of conern to those in the audience. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the minutes of December 9, 1976 be approved with the following correction: Under IIVII. NEW BUSINESS, 6. INFORMATION, a.lI, change the subtitle to read as follows: IIDRAn LETTER TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND CITY MANAGERS REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF AN AIR QUALITY MITIGATION RESOLUTIONII Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele Members: None Member: Allan 2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1976 After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the minutes of December 16, 1976 be approved with the following addition and correction: Under the third item of business after IIApproval of Minutesll, IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, b.", add the following to the last sentence of the first paragraph: lIand that the affected contractors had not received adequate notice that the matter was being considered. II Under IIVI. OLD BUSINESS, made should read as follows: 3. SWIMMING POOL SURVEY", the motion "that all swimming pools should be considered as included in the residential environmental quality charge, and therefore, no additional charge should be made." Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele Members: None Member: All an 01 06 77 952 III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that expenditures including Sewer Construction Voucher Nos. 3022 through 3036, together with Voucher Nos. 48 through 67 inclu- sive, Running Expense Voucher Nos. 23535 through 23588, together with Voucher Nos. 274 through 376 inclusive, and Payroll Voucher Nos. 4033 through 4199 inclusive be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan President Boneysteele digressed from the agenda to hear the business of those in the audience beginning with: VII NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION FOR FOUR PARCELS (P. A. 77-1,2,3,&4) TO BE INCLUDED IN PENDING ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT 5. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that Parcel 77-1 (Alamo) and 77-2 (Walnut Creek) are new submittals to the Board, while P.A. 77-3&4 (both of San Ramon) had been previously submitted to the Board for its approval. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that P.A. 77-1 (Alamo) and 77-2 (Walnut Creek) be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that it would be more feasible for this District to service P.A. Nos. 77-3&4, rather than Valley Community Services District, and that when the Larwin Pump Station was designed and built, it was planned that these properties would be in the service area of the pump and would ultimately be serviced by our District. After further discussion, it was moved by member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that P.A. Nox. 77-3&4 (San Ramon) be approved for inclusion in pending annexation proceedings and that it is the Board1s present intention that the ultimate southern boundary of the District "in the southern vicinity of these parcels shall be on an approximate western extension of the present east-west boundary on the east side of the freeway. It was suggested that staff contact Valley Community Services District to discuss a common sphere of influence line between the two districts. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 6. REQUEST BY MR. DONALD SLEEPER FOR APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION OF A RESIDENTIAL SEWAGE PUMP Staff explained that Mr. Sleeper is appealing staff's decision to prohibit the installation of a residential seweage pump on a parcel at the upper end of Charles Hill Road. Mr. Sleeper stated that the property has no economic value without permission to install a sewage lift pump, since the nearest sewer line that could be connected by gravity flow is approximately 4000 feet away. 01 0 t) 77 953 Upon further staff explanation and Board discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that District Counsel prepare an agreement for Board review and execution by the property owner that will be recorded with respect to the property, stating that a residential sewage pump may be installed and used until a gravity sewer becomes available to the property, at which time the property owner will participate in the costs of such sewer and make the necessary gravity connection, eliminating the residential sewage pump. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None President Boneysteele reverted to the order of the agenda. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS 1. DSP 2338 (MUTH DRIVE, ORINDA) Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised that the following bids had been received for the construction of DSP 2338. Bidder Bid Price J. Balanco Pipeline Const. Box 6142 Oakland, CA 94603 $19,990 Peter Cole Jensen, Inc. P. O. Box 553 Danville, CA. $17,991 Mountain Const. Inc. P. O. Box 116 San Ramon, CA. 94583 $17,880 J. W. Pipeline, Inc. 976 Stockton Avenue San Jose. CA. 95110 $17,594.78 After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that J. W. Pipeline, Inc., be awarded the contract for the construction of DSP 2338 (Muth Drive-Orinda), for the amount of $17,594.78. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None VI. OLD BUSINESS REVIEW AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF LITIGATION CHARGES IN REGARD TO FRED J. EARLY COMPANY VS. CCCSD 1. After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the statements from John A. Bohn regarding the Fred J. Early litigation dated December 16, 1976 and December 29, 1976 in the amounts of $925 and $512.50 respectively, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: ¡1embers: Members: Gibbs. Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 01 06 77 -.-.--------.-----.-.----..-----. ... ---- .------..- -------- ------~----_.._-_._-----_.- 954 2. WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, STAGE 5B Board Members noted the correspondence from the State Water Resource Control Board regarding E-O population projections and from the cities of Moraga, Concord and Pleasant Hill acknowledging President Boneysteele's letter of December 10 regarding the proposed EPA draft resolution for air mitigation. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised that there will be a city meeting with ABAG on January 13, at which time we may discuss the draft resolution with the cities. repwesentatives. Member Rustigian expects to attend and represent the District Board at that meeting. Mr. Horstkotte stated that it is imperative that we have air mitigation resolutions adopted by the cities prior to obtaining approval of the EIR for Project 5B. Therefore, he suggested that the District submit a letter at the ABAG meeting, a precis of what we propose, along with a tentative draft resolution. He also suggested that another meeting should be scheduled by the District with the cities, after the January 13 meeting. Discussion followed, but no action was taken. 3. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 76-96 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE (SWIMMING POOLS) After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that a resolution exempting swimming pools from the Environ- mental quality charge be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 77-1, A RESOLUTION EXEMPTING SWIMMING POOLS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 4. CETA PROGRAM After comments by staff and discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Board authori- zation to hire six CETA trainees on a temporary basis for a period of three months at an hourly rate of $5.10 with the understanding that the District will be reimbursed for one-half of the salaries, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 5. REESTABLISHED EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF CARLTON B. WEBB After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Carlton Webb be returned to permanent status with the District effective January 1, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None VI I. NEW BUSINESS 1. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by 01 06 77 955 Member Gibbs, that the easements, as listed below, be accepted at no cost to the District, and that respective resolutions be adopted and that their recordation be authorized. Grantor Job No. Parcel No. Herman J. Tijsseling 2799 1 Alan R. Cerf, et ux 2338 1 Charles I. Houck, et ux 2338 2 Edmund H. Gibson, et al 2338 3 Clarence W. Brown 1946 ext. 1 John E. Denman, et al 2769 1 Robert W. Wilhelm, et ux 807 ext. Misc. A&R Developers, a ptnship. 2770 5 The Housing Group 2518 3 Rl State of California 1370 1 &2 Tabco Construction Co., Inc. 2771 1 RESOLUTION NO. 77-2, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM HERMAN J. TIJSSELING, WALNUT CREEK AREA (JOB NO. 2799 - PARCEL NO.1) RESOLUTION NO. 77-3, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM ALAN R. CERF AND LILA S. CERF, ORINDA AREA (JOB NO. 2338 - PARCEL NO.1) RESOLUTION NO. 77-4, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM CHARLES I. HOUCK AND LUCILLE B. HOUCK, ORINDA AREA, (JOB NO. 2338 PARCEL NO.2) RESOLUTION NO. 77-5, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM EDMUND H. GIBSON AND CHARLES E. HOHOS ORINDA AREA (JOB NO. 2338, PARCEL NO.3) RESOLUTION NO. 77-6, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM CLARENCE W. BROWN, PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 1946 EXT. PARCEL NO.1) RESOLUTION NO. 77-7, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM JOHN E. DENMAN AND JACQUELINE PLUMMER, TRUSTEES LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 2769 - PARCEL NO.1) RESOLUTION NO. 77-8, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM ROBERT H. WILHELM AND MADGE O. WILHELM, DANVILLE AREA (JOB NO. 806 EXT. - MISC.) RESOLUTION NO. 77-9, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM A & R DEVELOPERS, A PARTNERSHIP, PACHECO AREA (JOB NO. 2770 - PARCEL NO.5) RESOLUTION NO. 77-10, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM THE HOUSING GROUP, A CALIFORNIA CORP., DANVILLE AREA (JOB NO. 2518 - PARCEL NO.3 R-l) RESOLUTION NO. 77-11, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO. 1370 - PARCEL NOS. 1 & 2) RESOLUTION NO. 77-12, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM TABCO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., A CALIFORNIA CORP., PACHECO AREA. (JOB NO. 2771 PARCEL NO.1) Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 01 06 77 956 2. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA JOB NO. 1652, PARCEL NO.2, LOCATED SOUTH OF STRANDWOOD LANE LAFAYETTE, AT A COST OF $550 After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the easement be accepted at a cost of $550 to the District, adopt a resolution accepting the easement at the above cost, and authorize its recording. RESOLUTION NO. 77-13, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, JOB NO. 1652, PARCEL NO.2, AT A COST OF $550 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 3. AUTHORIZE QUITCLAIM DEED AND ITS RECORDING (JOB NO. 2518, PARCEL NO.3, DANVILLE After explanation by staff and discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, to approve the execution of a Quitclaim Deed to the Housing Group, Job No. 2518, Parcel No.3, Danvi11e, authorize its recording and adopt a resolution to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 77-14, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE HOUSING GROUP, DANVILLE AREA, JOB NO. 2518 - PARCEL NO.3) Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 4. RESOLUTION MAKING EASEMENT DECLARATION IN REGARD TO RIGHTS TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE SIX-INCH 1.0. MAIN SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN LAS LOMITAS SUBDIVISION UNIT NO.1, IN THE DANVILLE AREA After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that a resolution making an easement declaration in regard to rights to maintain and operate the six-inch 1.0. main sewer system within Las Lomitas subdivision unit No.1, in the Danville area be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 77-15, A RESOLUTION MAKING EASEMENT IN REGARD TO RIGHTS TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE SIX-INCH 1.0. MAIN SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN LAS LOMITAS SUBDIVISION UNIT NO.1, IN THE DANVILLE AREA Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None AUTHORIZATION FOR FOUR PARCELS CP.A. 77-1,2,3,&4) TO BE INCLUDED IN PENDING ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT 5. This item was acted upon earlier in the meeting as first item of business following III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES. 6. REQUEST BY MR. DONALD SLEEPER FOR APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION OF A RESIDENTIAL PUMP This item was acted upon earlier in the meeting as second item of business following III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES. 01 06 77 957 7. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE THE PETERSON-SIMPSON WELD BAY AND STORAGE BUILDING FOR $40,000 After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization to purchase the Peterson-Simpson welding bay and storage building for $40,000 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 8. PURCHASE OF COMPRESSORS FOR PURGE AIR, TREATMENT PLANT 5A-l After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization to purchase and install with staff personnel two Gardner-Denver Modell ESL air compressors at a cost of $25,000 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e None None APPOINTMENT OF BRADLEY SCALISE TO THE POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPEC:rQR.GN -APERMANENT-IN:rERMITTENT BASIS, RANGE 64-A ($D52-1,637) EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10,1977 . 9. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Bradley Scalise be appointed to the position of Construction Inspector, salary range 64-A ($1,352-1,637) on a permanent-intermittent basis and that a resolution be adopted to that effect. RESOLUTION NO. 77-16, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRADLEY SCALISE TO THE POSITION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR ON A PERMANENT-INTERMITTENT BASIS Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 10. Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None CLAIM OF MR. HEINZ HOFMANN, 80 ISABELLA LANE, PLEASANT HILL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $28.25 FOR CLEANING BILL . After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of Mr. Hofmann for Roto-Rooter cost in the amount of $28.25, resulting from a stoppage in the main line, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 11. CLAIM OF CITY OF MARTINEZ FOR $198.62 - REPAIR OF 611 WATER LINE AT SUSANA AND GRANDVIEW After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the claim of the City of Martinez in the amount of $198.62 for repair of a 6" water line damaged by District staff, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 01 06 77 958 12. CLAIM OF MASON-McDUFFIE CO., 225 BROOKWOOD RD., ORINDA,FOR $269.50 IN PROPERTY DAMAGE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the claim of Mason-McDuffie Co., 225 Brookwood Rd., Orinda, in the amount of $269.50 resulting from a stoppage in the mainline, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None 13. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. 14. INFORMATION None. VIII. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER - CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that in the near future, the District will be required to upgrade the treatment plant to tertiary level. He then passed out a tabulated sheet showing various sewering agencies in the County and respective required completion dates for vari bus steps anti ci pated by. the Water Qua 1 i ty Control Board, i ndi cati ng tertiary treatment for CCCSD by 1985-86. b. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that the District had submitted two grant applications (DSP 2656 and DSP 2742) to the Economic Development Administration, both of which were denied. According to the newspapers, the only Contra Costa agencies to receive grant approvals were the cities of Concord and San Pablo, and the Pittsburg School District. c. Due to the heavy demands at the Treatment Plant, David G. Niles, Manager-Plant Operations, has been unable to take any large amount of his vacation time, therefore, it, is requested that the Board authorize payment for 20 vacation days, effective February 1, 1977 to reduce Mr. Niles' vacation time on the books to 30 days. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that payment to David G. Niles for 20 days vacation, effective February 1, 1977, be authorized. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None d. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that he intended to draw his check for compensatory accumulated sick leave in advance of his retirement date. e. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that the progress at the treatment plant is going quite well. He has had a series of meetings with the people from Peterson-Simpson. Mr. Horstkotte strongly recommends that the District hire an engineer for reviewing project CPM's (Critical Path Methods). 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. 3. SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Bohn requested an executive session later in the meeting to discuss items involving litigation. 01 06 77 959 4. SECRETARY None. 5. COMMITTEES a. SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE - Mr. James Coe, staff engineer, gave a report on the negotiations between the Teamsters' Union and Orinda Moraga Disposal Service, Valley Disposal Service, Diablo Disposal Service, and Lafayette Disposal Service. It was reported that the Union and the companies reached a tentative settlement. Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Solid Waste Committee, stated that Mr. Boyd Olney, Pleasant Hill-Bayshore Disposal, had given him data summarizing the costs associated with garbage collection and indicating proposed rate adustments. b. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, stated that there will be a Study Session meeting on January 13, to discuss those applicants chosen for further review. He submitted a draft letter to President Boneysteele to be sent to those applicants whose applications were not retained for final consideration and personal interview. President Boneysteele instructed the Secretary of the District to notify all unsuccessful candidates. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. Mr. Horstkotte. General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested Board authorization for two more staff members to attend the CASA meeting on January 20 at Indian Wells. It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the motion as shown at the meeting of December 16,1976 be amended to read: "three Board Members and four staff members to attend the CASA meeting at Indian Wells on January 20, 197]1'. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele None None At 9:08 P.M., President Boneysteele recessed the meeting. At 9:15 P.M., President Boneysteele reconvened the meeting and declared an executive session to discuss litigation matters. At 10:48 P.M., President Boneysteele declared the executive session closed. X. ADJOURNMENT At 10:49 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting. COUNTERSIGNED: {' Secret y of the Di rict Board of the Centrá1 Contra CoS a Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 01 Oô 77