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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 4, 1989
The Di strict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary Di strict
convened in a regular meeting at its regular place of meeting, 5019
Imhoff Pl ace, Marti nez, County of Contra Costa,. State of Cal iforni a, at
3 p.m. on May 4,1989.
In the absence of President Rainey, President Pro Tem Boneysteele
called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll.
I.
Ra..L CALL
PRESENT: Members:
JlBSENT: Members:
Dal ton, Cl ausen, Boneysteel e
Ra i ney, Ca rl son
President Rainey had previously indicated that she would be unable
to attend the meeting and requested to be excused.
Member Carlson entered the meeting at the hour of 3:07 p.m.
II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Ken Little, attorney for Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal
Service, distributed a letter requesting that the Board consider moving
the refuse coll ecti on rate setti ng heari ng for Pl easant Hi 11 Bay Shore
Disposal Service forward. This request will be calendared for
consideration on May 18,1989.
Mr. James L. Hazard, Counsel for the District, requested that the
Board proceed to Item IV., Bids and Awards, and delay the hearings
pending the arrival of the fourth Member of the Board.
IV.
BIDS AND AWARDS
1.
ÞLJTHORIZE ftl ARD OF. A CONTRACT TO ANDES CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF DISTRICT PROJ ECT NO. 4215, HOLCOM3 COURT SEWER
RELOCATION, PHASE 2
Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, indicated that a
complete position paper and spread sheet showing the spread of the five
bidders has been provided. Staff would recommend award of a contract to
Andes Construction, Inc., the low bidder.
It was moved by Member Dal ton and seconded by Member Cl ausen, that
award of a constructi on contract i n the amount of $38,380 be authorized
to Andes Constructi on, Inc. as the lowest responsi bl e bi dder for the
Holcomb Court Sewer Relocation Project, Phase 2, District Project 4215.
Motion approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
,ABSENT: Members:
Dal ton, Cl ausen, Boneysteel e
None
Ca rl son, Ra i ney
Member Dalton requested that, when appropriate, maps be included
with position papers. Mr. Dolan indicated that staff would be sure to
include maps in the future.
2.
PLlTHORIZE ftl ARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MOUNTAIN CASCADE AND
ÞLJTHORIZE EXEQJTION OF AN JlGREEMENT WITH JOHN CAROLLO ENGINEERS FOR
THE MARTINEZ EAAL Y START SEWER PROJ'ECT, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 4429
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the Martinez
Ea rl y Sta rt Sew er Proj ect i s pa rt of th e long stand i ng p roj ect to replace
and upgrade facl1ities in Martinez to bring them up to standard. The
spread of the bidders is shown on Attachment I to the position paper.
Staff woul d recommend award of contract - to the low bi dder, Mountai n
Cascade.
Member Carlson entered the meeting at 3:07 p.m.
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It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Clausen, that
award of contract for the amount of $1,164,512 for construction of the
Marti nez Early Start Sewer Proj ect, Di strict Proj ect No. 4429, be
authorized to Mountain Cascade, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder;
and that the General Manager-Chief Engi neer be authorized to execute a
cost reimbursement agreement with a cost ceiling of $120,000 with John
Carollo Engineers. Motion approved on the following rollcall vote:
AYES:
NOES:
,ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Dalton, Clausen, Carlson, Boneysteele
None
Ra i ney
At this time, President Pro Tem Boneysteele reverted to the order of
the agenda.
III.
HEARINGS
1.
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ,ON TH~PROPOSED, REV)SIONS
TO TITLE 4, ŒlAPTER 4.04.010 "THROUGH 4.28.030 OF THE, DISTRICT CODE
BY AOOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AOOPTING THE REVISIONS TO TITLE 4 OF ill
DISTRICT CODE'
Prest dent Pro Tem Boneysteel e i ndi cated that the purpose of tMs
public heart ng i s to receive public comment on the proposed rev isi ons to
Title 4, Chapter 4.04.010 through 4.28.030 of the DistrictCode relating
to general personnel prov isi ons and to adopt an ordi nance i ncorporati ng
the revisions to the District Code. '
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District
Code rev isi ons have been i n the works for well over a year. Most of the
,changes are cl ean up items to refl ect the prov isi ons of the current
Memoranda of Understanding. The revisions have been reviewed by the
Management Support/Confidential Group and Local 1. A memorandum
detailing amendments to Section 4.16.060 and Section 4.16.130.B proposed
by the barga ini ng uni ts was di stri buted to the Board and rev iewed by Mr.
Dol an.
At 3: 17 p. mol Pres,i dent Pro Tem Boneysteel e opened the public
hearing to receive comments on the proposed revisions to Chapter 4 of the
District Code relating to general personnel provisions.
Mr. Russell Leav itt, Presi dent of the Employees Associ ati on, spoke
in support of the proposed amendment to Section 4.16.130.B. Mr. Leavitt
VOl ced no obj ecti on to the amendment to Section 4.16.060, al though he
indicated that the Section woul d be discussed further with the Board's
representatives at a'later time.
There bet ng no further comments, Prest dent Pro Tem Boneysteel e
closed the public hearing at the hour of 3:21 p.m.
It was moved by Member Dal ton and seconded by Member Cl ausen, that
Ordinance No. 168 be adopted as amended, incorporating'the revisions to
District Code Title 4, Chapter 4.04.010 through 4.28.030. Motion
approved on the following roll call votef '
AYES:
NOES:
PBSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Dal ton, Cl ausen, Carl son, Boneysteel e
None
Ra i ney
2.
CONWCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED REVISIONS
TO TITLE 6 OF THE DISTRICT CODE AND AOOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ESTPBLISH
A REVISED CAPITI\. IMPROVEMENT FEE" SYSTEM AND ESTPBLISH A SCHEWLE OF
GAl-' 11 AL.. IMPROV EMENT FEt;S
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at the last
meeting where this item was discussed, it was the decision of the Board
to provide a series of options for evaluation concerning implementation
of a phased ,rate schedul e. As staff began to prepare the options for
phased impl ementati on of non-rest denti al rates, it became apparent that
there were a number of variables that created a variety of permutations
for the rate structure. Rather than got ng through each of those in the
Board meeting, staff met with the Capital Projects Committee to review
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the opti ons and make a recommendation to the full Board of Di rectors.
That recommendation is presented in the position paper before the Board.
Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Senior Engineer~ who
provided an overview of the proposed rates and the process to date. Mr.
Miyamoto-Mills reviewed the facets of the proposed ordinance including
the recommended findings, the proposed amendment to Chapter 6.12 of the
District Code, and the proposed Schedule 9f Capital Improvement Fees.
Mr. Miyamoto-Ml1ls highlighted the recommended two-year phased
implementation commencing July 1, 1989, as set forth on page 2 of the
. post ti on paper.
Ms. Jacqueli ne Zayac, Pl anni ng Assi stant, di scussed the extensive
public participation program which was conducted to notify those who
woul d be impacted by the new fees. The program incl uded di rect mailing
of informational brochures, notices in the newsletters of the . East Bay
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Association of
General Contractors, four public workshops,. and the formal public
hearings conducted by the Board of Directors. Letters were received from
Mr. Bradl ey S. Kori nke, Vice Prest dent of The Park Pl ace Group, Mr.
Andrew C. Johnson, Executive Di rector of Buil di ng Industry Associ ati on
(BIA), and Mr. Lawrence S. Comegys, Vice President of UDC Homes. Copies
of. those letters have been provided to the Board. Ms. Zayac reported
that a tel ephone call was received this week from Mr. Andrew Johnson,
. Executive Director of BIA, expressing concern that the District did not
comply with the ten-day public notice period for the phased
impl ementati on of the fees and aski ng that the matter be hel d over until
the May 18, 1989 Board meeting to allow an opportunity for Mr. Johnson to
notify the BIA membership of the proposed phased implementation.
Mr. Miyamoto-Mills distributed suggested revisions to proposed Code
Section 6.12.030 Subparagraph K and a copy of the proposed Noti ce of
Exemption complying w~th the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
At 3 :37 p. mol Prest dent Pro Tem Boneysteel e opened the publ ic
hearing to receive comments on the proposed revisions to Title 6 of the
District Code establishing a revised Capital Improvement Fee System and a
Schedule of Capital Improvement Fees. There being no comments, President
Pro Tem Boneysteele closed the public hearing.
Board di scussi on followed with regard to conti nut ng the public
hearing and àecision to the next meeting. Mr. Hazard, Counsel for the
District, stated that it is District Counsel's opinion that the District
has complied with the legal notice requirements; however, the Board may
continue the public hearing and decision.
Foll ow ing further di scussi on, it was moved by Member Carl son and
seconded by Member Dalton, that Ordinance No. 169 be adopted as amended,
revising Title 6 of the District Code and establishing a revised Capital
Improvement Fee System and establishing a Schedule of Capital Improvement
Fees. Motion approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
PBSENT: Members:
Carl son, Dal ton, Cl ausen, Boney steel e
None
Rai ney
It was noted for the record that although Member Clausen voted yes,
he tel t that the matter shoul d have been hel d over as a matter of
courtesy to Mr. Johnson of the BIA. Member Boneysteel e and Member
Carlson indicated that their votes were based on the fact that an
extensive public parti ci pati on program was conducted and BIA di d not
submit a written request for continuance nor did th~ have a
representative present at the public hearing.
IV.
BIDS AND ~ ARDS
1.
PJJTHORIZE PW ARD OF A. CONTRACT TO ANDES CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF DISTRICT PROO ECT NO. 4215, HOLCOftIB COURT S8'lER
RELOCATION, PHASE 2
This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda.
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2.
,4LJTHORIZE ~ AAD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MOUNTAIN CASCADE AND
AUTHORIZE EXEQJTION OF AN IGREEMENTWITH .JOHN CAROLLO ENGINEERS FOR
THE MARTINEZ EARLY START SEWER PROO ECT, DISTRICT PROO ECT NO. 4429
This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda.
3.
,4LJTHORIZE ~ARD OF CONTRACT TO CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE SERVICES,. INC.
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TREATMENT PlANT LANDSCAPING PROJ ECT, PHASE I,
DISTRICT PROO ECT NO. 10031A
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the
Treatment Pl ant Landscapi ng Proj act was di scussed i n a recent meeti ng
with Blum Road homeowners when they requested that the District consider
their needs in making an attractive environment for the people who live
in this area. The Treatment Plant Landscaping Project has been revised,
following suggestions of Member Carlson, to reduce the scope of the
project to achieve significant cost savings without diminishing the
overall i ntent,and aestheti c val ue of the proj ect. Staff waul d now
propose that the District proceed with award of the contract.
. Member Carl son,. member of the Treatment Pl ant Landscape Committee,
endorsed the proposed proj ect and requested Board approval to proceed
with construction.
It was moved by Member Carl son and seconded by Member Dal ton, that
award of the construction contract i n the amount of $298,900 for the
Treatment Pl ant Landscaping Project, Phase I, District Project No.
10031A, be authorized to Consoli dated Landscape Serv ices, Inc. as the
lOilest responsi bl e bi dder.
Member Cl ausen stated that he coul d not support a 1 andscapi ng
project until the batch plant and County maintenance vehicle training
area agree to landscape their properties. President Pro Tem Boneyste~e
supported Member Clausen's position but indicated that the District
should not depend on others but should proceed with our project.
Prest dent Pro Tem Boney steel e call ed for a roll call vote on the
above motion. The motion was approved on the foll ow ing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
JIB SENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Carl son, Dal ton, Boneysteel e
Cl ausen
Rainey
V.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Following discussion of Items 7 and 8, it was moved by Member
Carl son and seconded by Member Cl ausen, that the Consent Gal endar,
consisting of nine items, be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted
as app~opriate, and recordings duly authorized.
Resolution No. 89-065 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from DAVID RCBBINS, et ux, San Ramon area (Job 4234 -
Parcel 1) was adopted and recordi ng authorized. .
Motion approved on the following vote:
1.
AYES:
NOES:
JIB SENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Carl son, Cl ausen,' Dal ton, Boney steel e
None
Ra i ney
2.
Resolution No. 89-066 accepting an easement at no cost to the
Di strict from CALIFORNIA KOSAlOO, INC.., San Ramon area (Job
4177- Parcel X and JJ) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
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AYES: Members: Carl son, Cl ausen, Da 1 ton, Boneysteel e
NOES: Members: None
JIB SENT: Members: Ra i ney
3. Resolution No. 89-067 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from CALIFORNIA KOSAlDO, INC., of San Ramon area (Job
4189. ~ Parcel E) was adopted and recording authorized.
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AYES:
NOES:
,ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Carl son, Cl ausen, Dal ton, Boneysteel e
None
Rainey
Resolution No. 89-068 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from CALIFORNIA KOSAlOO, INC., San Ramon area (Job
4189 - Parcel X) was adopted'and recording authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Ca rl son, Cl ausen, Dal ton, Boney steel e
NOES: Members: None
reSENT: Members: Ra i ney
5.
Resolution No. 89-069 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from STEVEN R. SHEPHERD, et al, Orinda area (Job
4579 - Parcels 1, 2, and 4) was adopted and recording
authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Ca rl son, Cl ausen, Da 1 ton, Boney steel e
NOES: Members: None
reSENT: Members: Ra i ney
6.
Resolution No. 89-070 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from PAUL J. WILDRICK, et ux, Orinda area (Job 4579 -
Parcel 3) was adopted and recording authorized. .
Motion approved on the following vote:
A YES: Members: Ca rl son, Cl ausen, Dalton, Boneysteel e
NOES: Members: None
reSENT: Members: Ra i ney
7.
The Agreement Rel ati ng to Real Property with the Ci ty of San
Ramon, Job 3148, was approved, the Presi dent of the Board of
Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to
execute and record sat d agreement, and Resol uti on No. 89-071
was adopted to that effect.
Motion approv ed on the follow i ng vote:
AYES: Members: Ca rl son, Cl ausen, Da 1 ton, Boneysteel e
NOES: Members: None
reSENT: Members: Rainey
8.
The contract work for construction of the Phase I 1680/ SR24
Sewer Rel ocati ons proj ect <Di stri ct proj ect 4428) was accepted
and the filing of the Notice of Completion was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
A YES:
NOES:
reSENT:
Carl son, Cl ausen, Dal ton, Boneysteel e
None
Rainey
Members:
Members:
Members:
9.
Authorization was given for P.A. 89-13 (Orinda), P.A. 89-14
(Lafayette), and P.A. 89-15 (Danville) to be included in a
future formal annexation to the District.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Ca rl son, Cl ausen, Da 1 ton, Boneysteel e
NOES: Members: None
reSENT: Members: Ra i ney
CALL FOR RBlUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that Item VII.,
Coll ecti on System, be taken out of order. The Board concurred. ..'
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VII.
COLLECTION SYSTEM
1.
AUTHORIZE THE GENERI\. MANPGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXEQJTE AN ,4GREEMENT
WITH DECKER-OVERMILLER INC. TO REPLACE AND UPSIZE 4,200 FEET OF
EXISTING SEWER AT FOUR LOCATIONS USING THE PIPE BURSTING METHOD WITH
A COST CEILING OF $314,100 '
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District
has done projects in the past using the pipe bursting method. At this
time, we have identified four projects that shoul d be done and if they
are done, there is no suitable alternative but using the pipe bursting
process or some other trenchl ess technology. For that reason, staff
would recommend that the District sole source this item.
In response to a question from President Pro Tem Boneysteele, Mr.
John Larson, Collection System Operations Department Manager, stated
that no protests have been received. Prest dent Pro Tem Boney steel e asked
if there was anyone present who wished to comment on this item. No one
spoke.
In response to a question from Member Cl ausen, Mr. Larson stated
that al ternative construction methods woul d cost approximately 15 per~ent
to 20 percent more due to extended costs for right-of-way and landscape
and surface restoration.
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that
the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute an agreement
with Decker-Overmill er Inc. with a cost ceiling of $314,100 to repl ace
and upsize 4,200 feet of exi sti ng sewers at four 1 ocati ons. Motion
approved on the 'following roll call vote:
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
JIB SENT:
Members: Clausen, Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele
Members: None
Members: Rai ney
Mr. Dolan indicated that slides of the pipe bursting process will be
shown following the Boardmeeti ng for anyone who is i nterested.
President Pro Tem Boneysteele reverted to the order of the agenda.
VI.
ENGINEERING
1.
AUTHORIZE THE GENERPL MANPGER-CHIEF ENGINEER, TO EXEQJTE AN ,4GREEMENT ,
WITH JOHN CAROLLO ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN OF THE 1680/SR24 SEWER '
RELOCATIONS, PHASE 2, DISTRICT PROJ ECT 4654
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at the last
Board meeting an overview of the 1680/SR24 Sewer Relocations was
presented. Staff woul d now recommend that the District proceed with
desi gn of Phase 2 of the proj ect.
It was moved by Member Dal ton and seconded by Member Cl ausen, that
the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute a cost
reimbursement contract with a cost ceiling of $112,955 with John Carollo
Engineers to design Phase 2 of the 1680/SR24 Sewer Relocations, District
Proj ect 4654. Motion approved on the foll ow ing roll call vote:
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
JIB SENT:
Members: Dal ton, Cl ausen, Carl son, Boneysteel e
Members: None
Members: Rai ney
VII.
COLLECTION SYSTEM
1.
P4J"THORIZE THE GENERPL MANPßER-CHIEF ENGINEER TOEXEQJTE.AN PßREEMENT
WITH DECKER-OVERMILLER INC. TO REPlACE AND UPSIZE 4,200. FEET OF
EXISTING SEWER AT FOUR LOCATIONS USING THE PIPE BURSTING METHOD WITH
A COST CEILING 0F13'i4,100 . " .
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This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda.
VIII.
CORRESPONDENCE
RECEIVE DRAFT SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, COUNTY FILE
#87-79 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HAZAROOUS WASTE MANPGEMENT PlAN
1.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that this item
was provided to the Board as a ,matter of information. Staff will review
the Draft Subsequent Env i ronmental Impact Report for the Contra Costa
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and provide written comments. If
the Board has any comments, please provide them to staff.
President Pro Tem Boneysteele acknowledged receipt of the Draft
Subsequent Env i ronmental Impact Report, County Fl1 e #87-79 Contra Costa
County Hazardous Waste Management Pl an.
IX.
APPROV I\. OF MINUTES
1.
MINUTES OF APRIL 6,1989
It was moved by Member Dal ton and seconded by Member Cl ausen, that
the minutes of April 6, 1989, be approved with the following amendments:
On page 4, the third sentence of the second paragraph was amended to
read: "Most of the committee's recommendations were not impl emented
because recycling would not pay for itself."
After the roll call vote on page 6, the following sentence was
added: "Members Boneysteel e and Cl ausen voted no because they were
opposed to the phased impl ementati on feature."
On page 22, i n the 1 ast sentence of the second paragraph, the word
"districts" was changed to "agencies."
There being no objection, the minutes of April 6, 1989, were
approved with the amendments noted above, with Member Rai ney bet ng
absent.
X.
APPROV Pi.. OF EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURE LIST DATED MAY 4,1989.
1.
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 May 4, 1989, including Self-Insurance Check
Nos. 100345-100353, Runni ng Expense Check Nos. 45713-46020, Sewer
Construction Check Nos. 6989-7046, and Payroll Check Nos. 16305-16562, be
approved as recommended. There bel ng no obj ecti 9n, the. motion was
approved with Member Rainey being absent.
XI.
BUOOET AND FINANCE
RECEIVE THE 1989-1990 EQUIPMENT BUOOET FOR REVIEW
1.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the
1989-1990 Equipment Budget has been reviewed in detail by the Capital
proj ects Committee and specific recommendations for changes made by the
Committee have been incorporated at this time. Mr. Dolan briefly
reviewed the changes recommended by the Committee.
The proposed change to the General Manager-Chief Engineer's approval
limit for contingency account expenditures from $1,000 to $1,800, was
di scussed. Member Dal ton proposed, and the Board' concurred, that
consi deration be given to changi ng the limit to $2,ÒOO rather than
$1,800. .
Foll ow ing di scussi on, ,it was moved by Member Dal ton and seconded by
Member Carl son, that the 1989-1990 Equi pment Budget be approved subj ect
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to being reopened by President Rainey should she have any questions and
that the General Manager-Chief Engineer's approval limit for contingency
account expenditures be changed from $1,000 to $2,000.
Following further di scussi on, the Board deci ded to adhere to the
budget review, approval, and adoption schedule and the above motion was
withdrawn. Prest dent Pro Tem Boneysteel e decl ared that the proposed
1989-1990 Equipment Budget was duly received.
XII.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REO.UIRING BOARD ACTION
None
XIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANPGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engi neer, reported that at a
recent meeting with Board Members Clausen and Rainey, the lack of a
viable goal-oriented plan addressing solid waste issues which the local
agencies could support, was discussed. Central San has tried to provide
such a plan, but our position has been misrepresented and misconstrued.
In the discussions with Board Members Clausen and Rainey, the advantages
of a written document were emphasized and staff was asked to prepare such
a paper. The paper will propose draft alternative language for the
County Soli d Waste Management Pl an. Staff is worki ng on it now and will
be reviewing a draft with B'oard Members Clausen and Rainey. The paper
will then be brought to the full Board for review, editing, and approval.
Staff believes that the District needs to consider how to publicize this
document; and if the Board does not object, staff will engage a public
rel ati ons f i nn to work at a low 1 evel duri ng the development phase. Once
the Board agrees that the paper fairly represents the District's position
on solid waste, the firm could assist in making that position known. The
Board voiced no objection.
b. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that Contra
Costa County has scheduled a hearing for May 16,1989, to consider a rate
review audit of Acme Fill. Central San sent a letter making suggestions
for this process. In recent conversations with County staff, it appears
that further input from the District woul d be appropriate. A draft
letter was distributed to the Board. Mr. Dolan reviewed the key points
of the letter. Board discussion followed and modifications to the letter
were suggested.
It was the consensus of the Board that the 1 etter to Tom A.
Torlakson, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, be finalized for
si gnature by the Prest dent of the Board of Di rectors, i ncorporati ng the
modifications made by the Board. The President of the Board of Directors
or the General Manager-Chief Engineer may make a presentation at the
May 16,1989, Board of Supervisors hearing on this matter.
c. Following discussion, the joint CCCSD/City of Lafayette workshop
on solid waste issues was tentatively set for May 26, 1989. Proposed
agenda topics were discussed.
d. Mr. Dolan announced that the California Water Pollution Control
Association (CWPCA) conference was held last week in Palm Springs. Mr.
Robert A. Baker, Deputy Chief Engineer, was one of the keynote speakers.
His topic was Sludge Disposal in California - An Escalating Dilemma. The
presentation was well received. Bob is becoming recognized as a leading
force throughout the state and the nation on sludge regulations.
At the QlPCA conference, Mr. John A. Larson, Collection System
Operations Department Manager, spoke on regulatory requirements for
collection system operations, trying to bring attention to the no
overflow and reporting requirements currently being applied. In addition
on behal f of CCCSD, John received the state-wide Award for Large
Collection System Operations in the State of California.
e. Mr. Dol an announced that he has accepted the post of incomi ng
V ice Prest dent of the Water Poll uti on Control Federation (WPCF). Mr.
Dol an i ndi cated that the post w ill entail a great deal of hard work,
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travel, and missed Board meetings. Prior to accepting, Mr. Dolan spoke
with each Board Member. It i s expected that the post w ill give the
District some visibility and influence in such things as developing
toxics and sludge regulations but it will also entail greater delegation
to managers in whom Mr. Dolan expressed great confidence.
Member Dalton requested that attendance by Board Members at the WPCF
conf erence i n San Franci sco on October 16-19, 1989, be ca 1 enda red for
consideration at the next Board meeting.
f. Mr. Dolan announced that staff will be meeting with
representatives of the City of Richmond on May 5, 1989, to discuss the
Richmond Sanitary Service surcharge. Staff expects to have a report for
the Board at the next meeting.
g. Mr. Dol an announced that Marshall and Anne Grodi n are steppi ng
out of Vall ey Waste Management. Thei r repl acements have not been
announced.
h. Mr. Dol an announced that copt es of a 1 etter from Ms. Sara
Hoffman, County Solid waste Manager, requesting support for Acme
expansion has been distributed to the Board. This item was received too
1 ate to cal endar for di scussi on on th is agenda and the Regi onal Water
Quality Control Board will act on the request prior to our next Board
meeti ng. If the Board has no obj ecti on, the Prest dent of the Board of
Directors will respond. The Board voiced no objection.
1. Mr. Dolan distributed copies of Recycling Review, the Contra
Costa Community Recycling Center newsletter, printed with the assistance
of the District.
j. Mr. Dolan announced that the 1989-1990 0 & M Budget is currently
undergoing review and will be presented to the Board at the next meeting.
Mr. Dolan briefly highl ighted the major changes over the previous year's
budget.
2.
COUNSEl. FOR THE DISTRICT
None
3.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
Ms. Joyce E. McMillan, Secretary of the District, distributed the
Training/Conference Summary for the period January-March 1989.
4.
BOARD MEMB ERS
a. Member Clausen reported that the.Solid Waste Export Negotiating
Committee met with Al ameda County on April 20, 1989. The Committee will
now meet with Waste Management. In addition, the Committee is trying to
schedule a meeting with Acme Fill.
Mr. .Dol an reported on the May 1, 1989 meeti ng he attended at which
conditions of approval for taking waste to Altamont were discussed. Mr.
Dol an reported the concerns of Mr. Sanford Skaggs, attorney for Waste
Management, with regard to pass through of transfer station costs. Mr.
Dolan indicated that he advised Mr. Skaggs that pass through of transfer
station costs would be considered as part of the rate-setting process in
July and that he should go ahead and do what he believes to be reasonable
and not to delay signing the agreement while trying to negotiate a
commitment from the franchisers on issues that are Valley Waste
Management's responsiblility to decide, under the the terms of the
franch ise.
b. President Pro Tem Boneysteele distributed a summary of selected
bills relating to solid waste management and discussed the role of the
CASA Legislative Committee on Solid Waste in representing the interests
of sanitary districts in the area of solid waste legislation. Following
Board and staff di scussi on, it was determined that Prest dent Pro Tem
Boneysteele and the General Manager-Chief Engineer will discuss this
matter further at the upcoming CASA meeting.
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XIV.
ANNCUNCEMENTS
Member Boneysteele announced that he will be out of town and unable
to attend th e June 15, 1989 Boa rd meeti ng.
Member Clausen announced that he will be
approximately June 22,1989 through July 7,1989.
out
of
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QOSED SESSION
None
'ðVI.
ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS .IN QOSED SESSION
None
xv II.
ADJ OORNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President
Pro Tem Boney steel e adj ourned the meeti ng at the hour of 5: 43 p. m.
,
resident of the Board of Di ec ors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of Californi a
COUNTERSIGNED:
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