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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-06-89 127 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 6,1989 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a 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 July 6, 1989. President Rainey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson, Rainey ABSENT: Members: Clausen Member Clausen had indicated previously that he would be unable to attend this meeting and had requested that he be excused. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS None Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested that the closed session be moved forward to the beginning of the agenda since the public hearing is not scheduled to begin until 4:00 p.m. The Board voiced no objection. . XIII. CLOSED SESSION 1. EXISTING LITIGATION The closed session was held to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The title of the litigation discussed was Central Contra Costa Sanitary District versus Western Title Insurance Company, et al, No. C88-01497. At 3:04 p.m., President Rainey declared the closed session to discuss 1 itigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(a). At 3:58 p.m., President Rainey concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. XIV. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None At this time, President Rainey reverted to the order of the agenda. III. HEARINGS 1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATIONS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE INCREASES SUBMITTED BY VALLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT, ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., AND PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE DISPOSAL President Rainey stated that three individual public hearings will be held to receive comments on the applications for increases in refuse collection rates submitted by Valley Waste Management, Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., and Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the following major issues which are common to all three refuse collection rate applications: 1) significant increases in landfill disposal fees that have been imposed by the three landfills used by the refuse collectors, particularly Acme Fill; 2) uncertain future disposal expenses during the current rate-setting period stemming from the anticipated closure of Acme Fill; and 3) estab li shment of the incremental amount for the }O7...~;O6 :;, .89 128 curbside recycling programs being implemented by the three refuse collectors. Mr. Funasaki reviewed these common issues in detail indicating that Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal has advised the Board that they do not intend to apply for recovery of the incremental cost of the recycling program at this time. la. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE REQUESTED BY VALLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT Mr. Robert Hilton, of Price Waterhouse, summarized the analysis of the Valley Waste Management refuse collection rate increase request. Va lley requested a 69.07 percent rate increase comprised mainl y of the increase in disposal costs, use of a 90 percent Operating Ratio rather than the 94 percent Operating Ratio used by the District in the past, and recovery of unrealized profit for fiscal year 1988-1989. Mr. Hilton reviewed the adjustments made by Price Waterhouse and the analysis of alternative disposal rates and unrealized profit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1989. Mr. Hllton stated that it is not the policy of Price Waterhouse to guarantee a rate of return to a company. In fact, Price Waterhouse recommends against it. However, due to the significant increases in disposal fees and the fact that Valley Waste Management has asked only to break even in this case, Price Waterhouse would recommend that the Board consider allowing recovery of unrealized profit for fiscal year 1988-1989, netted against a total credit variance in all other accounts. Board discussion followed. Mr. Funasaki stated that at the June 22, 1989 Board workshop, the Board requested information as to the forecasted revenue required if disposal expenses were allowed as a cost reimbursement, without the profit margin provided on other operating expenses. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the findings, reporting that a 21.60 percent increase would be required on a cost reimbursement basis rather than the 24.20 percent increase proposed in the District analysis. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the staff proposals presented for the Board's consideration with regard to the Valley Waste Management rate application as set forth in the position paper. President Rainey opened the public hearing at the hour of 4:47 p.m. Receipt of correspondence from the City of Lafayette, the Town of Danville, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Tulley, the Alamo Improvement Association, and the Springhill Valley Association, Inc. was acknowledged and by reference incorporated in the minutes. Mr. Sanford Skaggs, attorney for Valley Waste Management, addressed the Board. Mr. Skaggs stated that the major issue in the rate-setting hearing is the cost of disposal of the waste collected under the franchise. The Price Waterhouse proposal that current tipping fees be used to set rates and that the- rates be reconsidered if the disposal fees change during the year, is reasonable. Mr. Skaggs stated that the total cost of disposal should be passed on to the customer since they generate the garbage. Mr. Skaggs supported the Price Waterhouse recommendation that the Board allow recoupment of some of the disposal fees from last year offset by savings accomplished during that year. Mr. Skaggs stated that Valley Waste Management is willing to accept the 24.20 percent increase recommended in the District analysis but Valley does not concur with the 94 percent Operating Ratio. Mr. Skaggs stated that the recycling proposal and staff recommendation are acceptable to Valley Waste Management. With regard to automated collection, Mr. Skaggs stated that the management of Valley has agreed to the timeframe set forth in the District staff recommendation. Valley believes that implementation of automated collection will be a public process and Valley will cooperate with the Board in making the public process meaningful. Mr. Skaggs stated that Valley agrees to put statements on the refuse collection bills as requested by District staff as space on the computer generated bill will allow. t,07 Mr. Kent Alm, Associate Counsel for the District, stated that the franchise agreement does not address the question of re-openers and asked if Mr. Skaggs, on behalf of Valley Waste Management, would agree in writing to mid-year re-openers if the disposal rates go up or down. Mr. Skaggs stated that he would. Mr. Dolan asked as well that the correspondence state Valley's position with regard to mid-year implementa~ion of automated collection. Mr. Skaggs agreed. 06 ~ 89" 129 Mr. John R. Tulley, 3486 Springhill Court, Lafayette, expressed opposition to the increasing closure costs at Acme Fill and recommended that all those who contributed waste in the past be identified and billed for their share of the closure costs. Mr. Tulley expressed opposition to the 69 percent rate increase, but stated that he would not be opposed to a normal increase of approximately 15 percent. Mr. Stephen A. Minton, Jr., 3471 Blackhawk Road, Lafayette, addressed the Board on behalf of the Springhill Valley Association, Inc. Mr. Minton read the letter from the Springhill Valley Association for the record. Mr. David Highiet, 3460 Blackhawk Road, Lafayette, concurred. with the comments made by Messrs. Tulley and Minton. Mr. Highiet raised the question of the application and value of the land after the closure of Acme Fill. Board discussion followed relating to restricted use of the land due to toxic and methane constraints. Ms. Linda Christman, of the Town of Danville, highlighted the points made in the letter from the Town of Danville. Ms. Christman expressed support for the recycling program and commended District and Valley Waste Management staff for their cooperative working relationship. Ms. Christman indicated her understanding that a timetable has been arrived at for the submission of the cost benefit information on automated collection. Ms. Christman asked that the Town of Danville be given six weeks lead time to conduct a local public hearing prior to the District Board's consideration of automated collection. With regard to the refuse collection rates, Mr. Christman suggested that should the Board decide to allow a surcharge in the current rate-setting period for recovery of the net unrealized profit from the prior rate-setting period, that the surcharge be placed on the second can rather than the first. This would provide incentive for participation in the curbside recycling program. Ms. Arlene Pearson, 740 El Pintado Road, Danvl1le, addressed the Board representing the Alamo-Danville Soroptimist Club. Ms. Pearson expressed strong support for the recycling program and automated collection. Mr. Skaggs responded to comments concerning apportionment of Acme closure costs, stating that neither Central. Contra Costa Sanitary District nor Valley Waste Management can regulate those costs. Mr. Skaggs stated further that, to date, he has found no basis for proceeding with a suit against Acme. There being no further comments, President Rainey closed the public hearing at the hour of 5:48 p.m. In the discussion that followed, the Board requested that . calculations be made to determin.e the percentage increases required to produce a 94 percent Operating Ratio and a 95 percent Operating Ratio excluding profit or return on disposal charges; that an explanation of the 42 percent Return on Net Fixed Tangible Assets be provided; and that calculations be made spreading the surcharge for unrecovered costs to all cans, additional cans only, and additional cans and commercial and industrial. President Rainey stated that consideration of the refuse collection rate increase requested by Valley Waste Management will be continued to July 20, 1989. President Rainey invited additional written comments. Written comments must be submitted by July 12, 1989. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE REQUESTED BY ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. lb. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the analysis of the 18.22 percent rate increase requested by Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. During the 1988-1989 rate-setting period, Orinda-Moraga realized a 96.7 percent Operating Ratio instead of the 94 percent Operating Ratio used in setting rates. This was caused by higher than forecasted disposal costs offset to a degree by higher than forecasted residential and drop box revenues. As requested by the Board at the June 22, 1989 workshop, Mr. Funasaki reviewed the effect on the percentage increase in collection rates ~O7 06 , ' ,. .. '8,~9 .; 130 required by Orinda-Moraga if it had included application for recovery of the excess between the higher disposal expenses and forecasted disposal expenses. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the staff proposals presented for the Board's consideration with regard to the Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. rate application as set forth in the position paper. President Rainey opened the public hearing at the hour of 6:22 p.m. Receipt of correspondence from the City of Orinda was acknowledged and by reference incorporated in the minutes. . Mr. Ken Little, attorney for Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., addressed the Board stating that an Operating Ratio of 94 percent is not sufficient. Mr. Little discussed specific adjustments made in the staff analysis of the Orinda-Moraga rate application. Mr. Little stated that Orinda-Moraga is anxious to begin the recycling program. Mr. Little suggested that rather than applying a flat surcharge for the recycling program, that a percentage rate be applied on a sliding scale to commercial. In closing, Mr. Little urged the Board to adopt the staff recommendation including disposal fees as an operating expense, allowing recovery' of the prior year's net expenses, and using a 90 percent Operating Ratio. Mr. Alm stated that the franchise agreement does not question of re-openers and asked if Mr. Little, on Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., would agree in writing re-openers if the disposal rates go up or down. Mr. Little he would. address the beha 1 f of to mid-year stated that There being no further comments, President Rainey closed the public hearing at the hour of 6:30 p.m. In the Board discussion that followed, use of a sliding scale to spread the incremental cost of the recycling program to commercial as well as residential customers, recovery of the prior year's net expenses, use of a balancing account for collection of disposal fees, and calculation of a 94 percent and a 9S percent Operating Ratio excluding disposal fees were discussed and staff was requested to provide additional information at the July 20, 1989 Board meeting. lc. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR REFUSE. COLLECTION RATE INCREASE REQUESTED 'BY PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE DISPOSAL. Mr. Funasaki stated that Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal originally submitted a 2.25 percent rate increase request. During the course of the staff analysis, the request was changed to 16.07 percent because of an error in the original computation. The staff analysis produced a 4.89 percent revenue increase required based on the 94 percent Operating Ratio used by the Board last year. No Return on Equity computation is made as Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal is a sole proprietorship and owner's equity figures are not available to the District. A 90.3 percent Operating Ratio was realized by Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal instead of the 94 percent Operating Ratio used in setting rated last year. This reflects a $12~744 adjustment to legal and accounting expenses to reduce them to the amount forecasted last year. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the staff proposals presented for the Board's consideration as set forth in the position paper. Board discussion of the adjustment to legal and accounting expenses and the system used in regulating rates of Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal were discussed. President Rainey opened the public hearing at the hour of 6:55 p.m. Mr. Ken Little, attorney for Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal, addressed the Board, stating that the original 2.25 percent rate increase application presumed that expenses would remain the same. This was done to keep costs down. Mr. Little stated that a 90 percent Operating Ratio should be used in setting the rates and interest paid should be allowed as an expense. Mr. Little distributed and discussed a handout relating to the adjustments made in the staff analysis. Mr. Little urged the Board to allow the projected costs for vehicle maintenance and legal and accounting and recalculate the Operating Ratio as set forth .in the handout. '07 '0:6 -.':....^ 8~~ 131 There being no further comments, President Rainey closed the public hearing at the hour of 7:13 p.m. At the suggestion of Member Boneysteele, the applications for refuse collection rate increases submitted by Valley Waste Management, Or1nda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., and Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal were,taken under advisement for continued consideration at the July 20, 1989 Board meeting. At 7:14 p.m., President Rainey turned the meeting over to President Pro Tem Boneysteele and left the meeting. President Rainey had previously indicated that she would have to leave the meeting and had requested to be excused. President Pro Tem Boneysteele declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 7:20 p.m., with all parties present as designated heretofore with the exception of President Rainey. IV. BIDS AND AWARDS 1. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MONTEREY MECHANICAL COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ORINDA CROSSROADS PUMP STATION ODOR CONTROL PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 4531 It was moved by Member Carlson, and seconded by Member Dalton, that award of the contract in the amount of $124,000 for construction of the Orinda Crossroads Pump Station Odor Control Project, District Project No. 4531, be authorized to Monterey Mechanical Company, as the lowest possible bidder. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey REJECT ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DISTRICT PROJECT 4120, STORM DAMAGE REPAIR - SOUTH TRAIL CREEK CROSSING' 2. It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dalton, that all bids received for construction of the District Project No. 4120, Storm Damage Repair - South Trail Creek Crossing, be rejected. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey V. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Carlson and Member Dalton, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of fourteen items, be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. 1. Resolution No. 89-091 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from Gordon French Development Company, Orinda area (Job 4651 - Parcel 4) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 2. Resolution No. 89-092 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from Gordon French Development Company, Orinda area (Job 4651 - Parcel 6) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: ,,0'- '1" .()~' '6,' . 8"9 '" ' , . ' '.. " ,; \ . .~ ' 132 AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 3. Resolution No. 89-093 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from A. Karris, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4645 - Parcell) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 4. Resolution No. 89-094 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from A. Karris, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4645 - Parcel 2) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 5. Resolution No. 89-095 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from A. Van Winden, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4599- Parcel 2) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 6. Resolution No. 89-096 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from U.D.C. - Universal Development L. P., Rossmoor area (Job 4541 - Parcell (R-1» was adopted and recording authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 7. Resolution No. 89-097 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from FAS Land Development, Orinda area (Job 4543 - Parcels 11, 12, and 13) adopted and recording authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 8. Resolution No. 89-098 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from Romeet Raj Singh, Lafayette area (Job 4650 - Parcel 2) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: ;,0.7 '0. "." ::6"8" ..~ß ;. :.;. " \ \ð 133 AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 9. Resolution No. 89-099 was adopted, confirming that publication of District Ordinance No. 168, amending Title 4 of the District Code, has been made. t, Motion approved on the following ro 11 call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey 10. 11. 12. 13. Resolution No. 89-100 was adopted, confirming that publication of District Ordinance No. 169, amending and adding provisions within Chapter 6.12 of the District Code and adopting fee schedules for facility capacity fees, has been made. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey Quitclaim Deed was approved to U.D.C. - Universal Development L.P., Job 4541, the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deed, and Resolution No. 89-101 was adopted to that effect. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey Resolution No. 89-102 was adopted, concurring with and adopting the Negative Declaration of Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), certifying that the Board has reviewed' and considered the Negative Declaration, ordering the filing of a Notice of Determination as a Responsible Agency stating that the District considered the Negative Declaration as prepared by LAFCO as required, and ordering the completion of District Annexation No. 110-A. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey Authorization was given for P.A. 89-20 (Alamo) and P.A. 89-21 (Walnut Creek) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey ~ ,07 ': iO;6 .~:.a9 . ' ' ," , 'r.: ". 134 14. August 3, 1989 at 3:00 p.m. was established as the date and time for a public hearing to consider Annexation 110 as amended by the Local Agency Formation Commission CLAFCO). Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Dalton, Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Clausen, Rainey CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Item XIII, Closed Session, was taken out of order earlier in the agen'da. VI. ENGINEERING 1. ESTABLISH A POLICY FOR QUITCLAIMING OF EASEMENTS Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that at the June 1, 1989, meeting of the Board of Di rectors, the Board requested that staff prepare a policy for quitclaiming of easements. A proposed policy has been prepared for the Board's consideration. Mr. Dolan proposed that an additional bullet be added at the end of the policy stating, "Other factors which the Board deems appropriate." Member Boneysteele suggested that the word "pipe" be changed to "facilities." It was moved by Member Carlson that the policy for quitclaiming of easements be adopted with the modifications proposed above. Following further discussion, Member Carlson withdrew the above motion. The policy for quitclaiming of easements will be revised to incorporate the changes suggested and calendared for Board consideration on the Consent Calendar of the July 20, 1989 Board meeting. 2. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL,MANAGER-OHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF DANVILLEFOR THE INSTALLATION" OF TRUNK SEWER FACILITIES THROUGH THE TASSAJARARANCH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1988-1 Following explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Carlson, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to ex~cute an agreement with the Town of Danville for the installation of trunk sewer facilities through the Tassajara Ranch Assessment District 1988-1. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Clausen and Rainey being absent. VII. LEGAL/LITIGATION 1. RETURN WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION A CLAIM SUBMITTED BY J. LEWIS & SON, INC. Mr. Jack E. Campbell, Administrative Operations Manager, distributed the information faxed to the District by J. Lewis & Son, Inc. Mr. Campbell stated that J. Lewis & Son, Inc. has requested that consideration of this matter be put off until July 20, 1989. Mr. Kent Alm, Associate Counsel for the District, stated his opinion that it is appropriate action of the Board at this point to return the claim without further action as being untimely. It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dalton, that the claim submitted by J. Lewis & Son, Inc. be returned without further action because it was not timely filed. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Clausen and Rainey being absent. ,: '.,07 ':;:Ö'6 '.:'89 135 VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 1989 It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Carlson, that the minutes of June 15, 1989, be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Clausen and Rainey being absent. 2. MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1989 It was moved Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dalton, that the minutes of June 22, 1989, be approved with the following amendments: On page 2, the second paragraph was amended to include a definition of the word "supercart" and the words "in the supercart" were inserted in the second sentence following the word "room". In the first paragraph on page 4, the words "automated collection" were inserted in place of the word "supercart." There being no objection, the above motion was approved with Members Clausen and Rainey being absent. IX. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES 1. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JULY 6, 1989 Member Dalton, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that in the absence of Member Clausen, he and Member Boneysteele reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Expenditure List dated July 6, 1989, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100365-100371, Running Expense Check Nos. 46831-47209, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 7192-7246, and Payroll Check Nos. 16859-17202, be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Members Clausen and Rainey being absent. . X. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None XI. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that a discussion of automated collection will be scheduled for August 24,1989. Mr. Dolan briefly discussed the feasibllity of implementing automated . collection in suitable areas throughout the District. b. Mr. Dolan stated that for several years, the District has had a significant amount of work in the property rights area. A position to augment the work being done in this area was requested in the Engineering Department Personnel Budget but was removed prior to submission of the Personnel Budget to the Board. During the coming year, the District will use contract labor from Associated Right of Way Services for this work. Mr. Dave Williams, Engineering Division Manager, will coordinate the work for the District. Mr. Williams briefly described the firm's organization and the services that will be provided. Staff will be analyzing the productivity of the consultants and the long term needs for these services to determine whether some of this work should be done internally i n the futu re. c. Mr. Dolan announced that Central San and Contra Costa Water District will host the California Association of Reclamation Entities of Water (CAREW) conference on July 26, 27, and 28, 1989 at University of California, Davis. Any Board Members who are interested in attending should contact Mr. Jim Kelly, Planning Division Manager. .,'.'. 07~, -~. 06~. ~S9 136 2. COUNSEL FOR THE ,DISTRICT None 3. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None 4. BOARD MEMBERS None XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS None XIII . CLOSED SESSION This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. XIV. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. XV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Pro Tem Boneysteele adjourned the meeting at the hour of 7:42 p.m. .. ( resident of the Board 0 Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of Califo nia COUNTERSIGNED: 07'~:)' 06':,. .iß9