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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 09-21-89 169 MINUTES OF TH E REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON SEPTE~ER 21, 1989 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened i n a regul ar meeti ng at its regul ar pl ace of meeti ng, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 3:00 p.m. on September 21,1989. President Rainey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRES EN T: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Clausen, Carlson, Rainey ,ABSENT: Members: None II. PUB LI C COMMEN TS None III. M ARDS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. PRESENTATION OF EPA OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE . AWARD FOR COLLECTION. SYSTEM OPERATIONS . . Mr. Fred Leif, of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), stated that he was very pleased to present both the Collection System Operations and Plant Operations Awards for Region IX to Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. This was the first time that the same agency won both awards. Mr. ,Leif presented the.EPA ,Region IX Operations and Maintenance Award for Collecti on System Operations to Prest dent Rai ney and to Messrs. Ken Roan, Bud Blasingame, and John Larson in recognition of outstanding programs in the areas of preventative maintenance, professional contri butt ons, i nnovati ve and al ternati ve technol ogi es, and safety. On behal f of the Board, Prest dent Rai ney commended all Coll ecti on System Operations Department employees and management for their hard work which resulted in this award. 2. PRESENTATION OF EPA OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AWARD FOR PLANT OPERATIONS. Mr. Leif stated that the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Plant Operations Department received the Region IX Operations and Maintenance Award in 1986,1987,1988, and again in 1989. Mr. Leif indicated that he was extremely pleäsed to present the 1989 Award for Operations and Maintenance for Plant Operations, for the fourth year in a row, to President Rainey and Messrs. John LePage, Ted Smith, and Bill Brennan i n recogni ti on of the Treatment Pl ant's consi stent compli ance record, efforts to hold costs steady for a number of years, utilization of computers for preventative mat ntenance, safety program, and cooperative program with the University of California for operator trai ni ng. On behal f of the Board, Presi dent Rai ney congratul ated the Pl ant Operations Department employees and management for thei r efforts which resulted in winning this award for the fourth year in a row. Mr. Leif expressed his hope that the exemplary programs and performance,of...the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Collection System Operations Department and Plant Operations Department will serve as models to other agencies. The Board and staff thanked Mr. Leif and the EPA for the recognition and awards. IV. HEAAINGS 1. HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON UNINHABITED DISTRICT ANNEXATIONS 112~B, 112-C, 1l2-E, AND 112-F, AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL PGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) AND CONSIDER THE NEGATIV E DECLARATION OF LAFCO President Rainey indicated that the purpose of this public hearing is to consider testimony of affected property owners before acting on the proposed annexations amended by LAFCO. 09 21 89 ;' \ ..i .¡ ,. ~ . . .,' , , . ~, : ~. ,1 - '.. ., ' 170 Member Clausen stated that Mr. Gagen, the owner of parcels in proposed District Annexation 112-F, is the senior partner in the law firm with which Member Clausen is affiliated. To avoid any appearance of conflict, Member Clausen stated that he would abstain from discussion or voting on District Annexation 112-F. At 3:17 p.m., President Rainey opened the public hearing to consider uninhabited District Annexations 112-B, 112-C, 112-E, and 112-F as amended by LAFCO. It was noted .for the record that no wri tten protests or correspondence had been recei ved. There bel ng no comments ei ther i n favor of or in opposition to the proposed annexations, the public hearing was closed. . It was moved by Member Boney steel e and seconded by Member Dal ton, that Resolution Nos. 89-143, 89-144, and 89-145 be adopted, certifying that the Board reviewed the Negative Declaration, ordering the filing of the Notice of Determination as a responsible agency stating that the Board considered the Negative Declaration of LAFCO, and ordering annexation of the territory contained in uninhabited District Annexations 112-B, 112-C, and 112-E as amended by LAFCO. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Dal ton, Cl ausen, Carl son, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Dal ton, that Resolution No. 89-146 be adopted, certifying that the Board reviewed the Negative Declaration, ordering the filing of the Notice of Determina- tion as a responsi bl e agency stati ng that the Board consi dered the Negative Declaration of LAFCO, and ordering annexation of the territory contained in uninhabited District Annexation 112-F as amended by LAFCO. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Dal ton, Carlson, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None ,ABSTAIN: Members: Clausen V. BIDS AND AWARDS 1. AUlHORIZE /WIARD OF CONTRACT TO CUSTOM' CONTROLS AND. ELECTRIC FOR DISTRICT PROJ ECT NO. 10057, LARWIN PUMPING STATION UPGRADE' Following explanation by Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engi neer, it was moved by Member Carl son and seconded by Member Dal ton, that award of contract for Di stri ct Proj ect No. 10057, Larwi n Pumpi ng . Station Upgrade, be authorized to Custom Controls and Electric, the lowest responsible bidder, for a total of $54,900. There being no obj ecti on, the motion was unanîmously approved. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of fifteen items, be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. 1. Resolution No. 89-147 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from The Madison Owners Association, North Walnut Creek area (Job 4643 - Parcel 2) was adopted and recordi ng authori zed. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 09 21 89 .' ,. . . ~ "".< \ ' 'lj¡ 171 AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 2. Resolution No. 89-148 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from LeRoy J. Soltau, et ux, Alamo area (Job 4572 - Parcel 2) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Cl ausen, Carl son, Boney steel e, Dal ton, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABS~T: Members: None 3. Resolution No. 89-149 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from P. T. Hurley, Walnut Creek area (Job 4665- Parcel 2) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carl son, Boney steel e, Dal ton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None ,ABS~T: Members: None 4. Resolution No. 89-150 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from Furman Properties, Lafayette area (Job 4352 - Parcel 5) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carl son, Boney steel e, Dal ton, Rainey . NOES: Members: None ,ABS~T: Members: None 09 21 5. Resolution No. 89-151 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from D. F. Fergus, Martinez area (Job 4621 - Parcel 2A and D) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 6. Resolution No. 89-152 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from S. F. Kubitschek, et ux, Martinez area (Job 4621 - Parcel 2B) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dal ton, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABS~T: Members: None 7. Resolution No. 89-153 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from J. P. Smyrl, et ux, Martinez area (Job 4621 - Parcel 2C) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: 89 . .." : ~. y~ 172 AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Ca rl son, Boney steel e, Dal ton, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 8. Resolution No. 89-154 accepting an easement at no cost to the Di stri ct from T. M. Sloan, et ux, Marti nez area (J ob 4621 - Parcel 3) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 9. Resolution No. 89-155 was adopted, concurring with and adopting the Negative Decl arati on of Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), certifying that the Board reviewed and considered the Negative Declaration, ordering the filing of the Notice of Determination as a Responsible Agency stating that the District consi dered the Negati ve Decl arati on as prepared by LAFCO as requi red, and orderi ng the compl eti on of Di stri ct Annexation No. 112-A. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 10. Resolution No. 89-156 was adopted, concurring with and adopting the Negative Declaration of LAFCO, certifying that the Board 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 requi red, and orderi ng the compl eti on of District Annexation No. 112-G. . Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Rainey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 11. Quitclaim Deed was approved to Thomas E. Bishop, et ux, Job 445, the Prest dent of the Di stri ct Board of Di rectors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and ,record said Quitclaim Deed, and Resolution No. 89-157 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 12. Authorization was given for P.A. 89-24 (Martinez) to be i ncl uded i n a future formal annexation to the Di stri ct. . Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: A YES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Da 1 ton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None 09 21ENT: SM§ers: :; . ".. .' None (; .' .~ "r 173 13. The "Amended Assessment Diagram", Local Improvement District 56, Wal nut Creek area was confi rmed, assessment amounts were apportioned, and the recording of said diagram was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: ( AYES: Members: Cl aúsen, Carl son, Boney steel e, Dalton, Rainey NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 14. The Board was advi sed of the close out of the Hol comb Court Sewer Rel ocati on Proj eGt, Phase II, i n Wal nut Creek, Di stri ct Project 4215. This item was presented for the Board's information. No action was taken. 15. The Board was advised of the close out of the Camino Tassajara Sewer Project, Danville, District Project 4493. This item was presented for the Board's informati on. No acti on was taken. Member Cl ausen questioned the agreement with the Town of Danvill e for funding of installation of sewer facllities in conjunction with the Tassaj ara Ranch Assessment Di stri ct. Di scussi on of th i s matter and an overall policy recommendation will be presented at a future Board meeting. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None VII. SOLID WASTE 1. RECEIVE REPORT OF PLEASANT HILL BAYSHORE DISPOSAL RECYCLING PROGRAM Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, who reviewed the scope of the Pl easant Hill Bayshore Disposal recycling programs in the communities of Pacheco and Clyde. Curbside recycling utilizing a single container was provided to '1;239' tiórñës'îñ the Pach'ecó 'area. The overall monthly participation averaged 50.8 percent. The average amount of recycl abl es coll ected per household per month in the Pacheco area was 17.4 pounds. Mr. Morsen reported that drop-off recycling was provided to approximately 175 homes in Clyde. The amount of recyclables' collected in Clyde was 32.8 pounds per household in June, 28.1 pounds per household in July, and 22.4 pounds per househol din August. Pl easant Hill Bayshore Disposal estimates that this represents about an 11 percent reduction in the total amount of household solid waste during the first three months of the drop-off recycling program. Mr. Morsen stated that the curbsi de recycli ng program in Pacheco exceeded the State of California participation level average of 45 percent and so has been deemed successful in terms of number of peopl e participating. However, the amount of recyclables collected in Pacheco was lower than the pl1ot areas of Alamo, Danville, and Lafayette. This was attributed to the large number of senior citizens and single-person residences in the Pacheco community which generate less trash and fewer recycl abl es. In addi ti on, many rest dents parti ci pati ng i n the Pacheco curbside recycling program, recycle elsewhere. With regard to the Clyde community drop-off program, Mr. Morsen presented the staff recommendation that the program be allowed to conti nue si nce they are coll ecti ng more per househol d than the Pacheco program. However, the program should continue to be monitored. Board di scussi on followed concerni ng reduction of materi al s got ng into the landfills, Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal plans for recycling programs in other areas not franchised by the District, and m.ar'kets for sal e of recycl abl es. -, :;09;':21 ~,89 174 The Board thanked Mr. Morsen, Ms. Cathryn Freitas, and Ms. Harriette Heibel on the excellent and detailed report. VIII. A[).1IN ISTRATIV E 1. RECEIVE THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ADV ISORY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1988-1989 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, indicated that the Annual Report of the Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee for 1988-1989 was distributed with a table showing investment performance for the period. Foll OWl ng di scussi on, the Deferred Compensati on Committee Annual Report for 1988-1989 was duly received. Pl an Adv i sory IX. ENGINEERING 1. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANPGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXEQJTE AN PGREEMENT WITH DODSœ & YOUNG FOR DESIGN OF WATERSHED 23,A-iASE II (THIRD AVENUE AREA, WALNUT CREEK) SEWER I~ PROO ECT 4615 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, directed the board's attention to the map and described the area in which the work will be done. In response to a question from Member Carlson, Mr. Doug Craig, Associate Engineer, stated that there is a capacity problem in this area and five major overflows have occurred. This project will correct that , probl em. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute an amendment to an agreement for professional engineering services with Dodson & Young with a cost ceiling of $99,900 for design of Watershed 23, Phase II <Third Avenue area, Walnut Creek) Sewer Improvements, District Project 4615. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. X. PERS~N EL 1. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARBITRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION, TERMINATION OF Rœ RAMSAY, MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER DENY APPEAL OF Following discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dal ton, in accordance with the arbi trator' s recommendation, that the appeal of Mr. Rob Ramsay, Mai ntenance Crew Leader, be dent ed and dismissed as the final action of the District. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 2. ADOPT ŒlMlGES TO CLASS DESCRIPTIONS REGARDING RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROORAM Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that because the issue of shaving is sensitive among the District's employees, an outside safety consultant was engaged to review our respiratory protection program and the list of positions required to be covered under the program. At this time, we would recommend that the classification descriptions be modified to include language recommended by the consul tant to ensure that job appli cants, new employees, and current employees are fully aware that compliance is mandatory. Member Carlson pointed out that this modification would be a clarification of existing policy rather than a new requirement. Messrs. Dolan and Morsen agreed. Mr. Dave Platt, Business Agent for Public Employees Union, Local One, obj ected to the modi fi cations to the cl ass1fi cation descri pti ons stating that such modification would constitute a change in policy. Mr. Platt stated that the rule is a protective rule and he voiced concerns about the reasonableness of requiring auto mechanics to shave~ Secondly, Mr. Platt raised concerns on the part of the laboratory employees with , regard to supervision in the field during supervisor vacations. Mr. Platt stated that due process was followed. He expressed agreement with the policy as it stands but stated that it is not being implemented fat rly. '09 :2,1 89 175 Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, responded to the shave requi rement for auto mechani cs enumerati ng potenti ally hazardous conditions that would require the use of a respirator. In response to a question rat sed by Mr. Pl att concerni ng vacation reli ef, Mr. Morsen explained the District's temporary promotion practices. Member Cl ausen recommended that the phrase "to comply with the District's respiratory program and CALIOSHA standards" included under the Shave Category, recommended 1 anguage be i ncl uded as well under the Shave on Demand Category. Member Clausen pointed out that the August 17,1989, letter from Stan Strizver, C.S.P., P.E., included as Attachment D, was signed by someone other than Mr. Strizver. Member Clausen requested that' staff obtain a copy of the letter signed by Mr. Strizver. Staff thanked Member Clausen for his suggestions and indicated that th~ would make the language change and secure a copy of the letter signed by Mr. Strizver. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Clausen, that the appropriate class descriptions as delineated in the Strizver report, Attachment B, be modifi ed to further refl ect and clarify the District's existing policy regarding the respiratory protection program to i ncl ude 1 anguage, with the change proposed by Member Clausen, requiring incumbents to be clean shaven at all times or to shave on demand. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 3. fv()DIFY CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTIONS. TO INCLUDE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR V8HCLES REQUIREMENTS OF Mr. Morsen, Deputy General Manager, expl ai ned the Department of Transportation/Department of Motor Vehicles CDOT/DMV) more stringent licensi ng and testi ng requi rements for drivers of heavy vehicl es, the implementation process, and schedule. Mr. Morsen stated that meet and confer sessions were held and agreement was received from both Public Employees' Union, Local One, and the Management Support/Confidential Group. It was moved by Member Boneystee-l e and seconded by Member Dal ton, that the class descriptions for the positions of Construction Equipment Operator, Mai ntenance Crew Member VII, Mai ntenance Crew Leader, Seni or Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic, Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic, Vehic)e and Equi pment Service Worker, Vehicl e and Equi pment Supervisor, and Pumping Stations Operator VII, be modified to include the requirement for a valid California Class A or Class B Driver's License and necessary endorsements. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. Member Clausen suggested that the Personnel impl ementati on of the DOT/DMV requi rements. Committee monitor XI. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVE LETTER FROM MR. STEPHEN A. MINTON, JR. CX>NCERNING SOLID WASTE MATTERS AND CONSIDER [RAFT RESPONSE' . The Board acknowledged receipt of the September 5,1989, letter from Mr. Stephen A. Minton, Jr. concerning solid waste matters and by consensus, approved the draft response as revised. 1. 2. RECEIVE COpy OF LETTER FROM MR. STEPHEN A. MINTON, JR. TO lliE POSTMASTER GENERAL CONCERNING BULK MAIL ~D DISPOSAL COSTS OF SAME Receipt of the copy of a letter from Mr. Stephen A. Minton, Jr. to the Postmaster, G,eneral _concern; !1g. bul k mal1 and di sposal costs of same was acknowledged. President Rainey thanked Mr. Minton, who was present in the audience, for his helpful comments and insights contained in the above-referenced letters. XII. APPROV AL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF S EPTEMB ER 7, 1989 It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that the minutes of September 7, 1989, be approved as presented. There being no obj ecti on, the moti on was unanimousl y approved. 09. :..' 21:; _8 A.. ~.~) , ".., u...,. 176 XIII. APPROV AL OF EXPENDITURES 1. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED SEPTEMBER 21,1989 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 sati sfactory. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Clausen, that the Expenditure List dated September 21,1989, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100389-100390, Running Expense Check Nos. 48427-48719, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 7445-7503, be approved as recommended. There bet ng no obj ecti on, the motion was unanimously approved. XIV. BUOOET AND FINANCE 1. RECEIVE AUGUST 1989 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, reviewed the results of Operations and Mai ntenance for the month of August 1989, not:f ng that expenses were $76,000 less than budget, representing a 3.8 percent favorable variance. For the two months ended August 31, 1989, actual expenses were $297,000 1 ess than budget, representi ng a 7.5 percent favorable variance. The District's temporary investments were held in Treasury bills and notes and the District's Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) account with interest rates ranging from 8.10 percent to 9.75 percent. Th e 1 atest i nterest rate as of August 31, 1989, was 8.60 percent. The average yield for the LAIF account through August 31,1989, was 9.06 percent. The LAIF portfolio was discussed. Mr. Funasaki indicated that he would provide Member Boneysteele with a copy of the most recent report of the LAIF portfolio. Revenues were briefly discussed. Mr. Funasaki stated that he would be providing a more detailed report of revenues with the September 30,1989, Financial Statements. President Rainey declared that the August 1989 Financial Statements were duly received. XV. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS R81UIRING BOARD ACTION None XVI. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANPGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engi neer, introduced Mr. Bart Brandenburg, Associ ate Engi neer, who has been worki ng with the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission. This group is developing a program and work pl an for management of househol d hazardous wastes. Mr. Brandenburg bri efed the Board on the formation of the committee whose charge was to develop policies and guidelines for implementation of a Househol d Hazardous Waste Program i n Contra Costa County. Mr. Brandenburg stated that Phase I of the program woul d accept and recycle used oil, latex paint, and lead/acid batteries. The committee would like to work with the franchisers and franchisees to implement this program. Draft gut deli nes will be di stri buted for comment i n the near future. Phase II of the Household Hazardous Waste Program will address other household hazardous waste. In the discussion that followed, Mr. James L. Hazard, Counsel for 'the District, stated. that under the existing franchise agreements with each of the three collectors, the District does not regulate these or other hazardous materials. Issues of authority, responsibility, and li ability shoul d be consi dered. Mr. Brandenburg stated that County Counsel is reviewing the liability issues. Mr. Dolan indicated that staff will analyze the draft guidelines for implementation complications and begin a dialogue with the garbage companies. Mr. Brandenburg will interface with the committee to try to address any probl ems that may arise. 09."".'2"'~' "8A;..'~ . ,: v: ..L', ð' '-~, ; 177 b. Mr. Dol an di stri buted the proposed agenda for the meeti ng of Sanitary/Sanitation and Water Districts. c. Mr. Dolan provided an update on the status of Senate Bill 601, Hart. At the last meeting it was reported that the amendment to SB 601 was beneficial but there were still concerns that enforcement actions and hearings might be mandated on even trivial violations of permit requirements. Since that time, Mr. Mike Dillon, CASA Executive Director, has been advised that the Legislative Counsel for the State of California will provide an opinion to the effect that dischargers will not be under enforcement proceedings for inconsequential violations. d. Mr. Dolan provided a status report of the County's efforts to site a shelter for the homeless. One site under consideration is the County property on Blum Road. Staff will keep the Board apprised of any developments. A letter will be sent to County staff indicating that our Boa rd h as not taken a posi ti on on th i s matter but poi nti ng out th e conditions on the deed to the County property on Blum Road and concerns with regard to buffer i ssues. . e. Mr. John Larson, Collection System Operations Department Manager, provided a status report on the proposal for a joint yard with the Town of Danville. The Town of Danville i s consi deri ng aski ng the East Bay Regional Parks to join in this project. There will be a formal presentation at the October 5,1989, Board meeting. f. Mr. Dolan briefed the Board on Touche Ross draft analysis of Acme closure costs as th~ apply to rates proposed to be set for the i nterim transfer station. The report was given orally at a meeti ng attended by Mr. Paul Morsen but because Acme claims that the historical information as to materials dumped is a trade secret, no written information was available. Mr. Dolan discussed responsibility for cl osi ng Acme and means of securi ng the necessary funds for closure and post-closure. Preparation of a legal brief detailing the responsibllities and liabilities of the various parties in this regard was considered. Mr. Hazard, District Counsel, indicated that he would follow up on this task. g. Mr. Dolan announced that the District is currently advertising for the Hall Drive Sewer proj ect. h. Mr. Dolan announced the early results of the effluent characterization testing which indicates that there is unexplained toxicity in our effluent. More work will be done in this area. i. Mr. Dolan announced that three citations for air pollution vi 01 ati ons were recei ved 1 ast spri ng. Those vi 01 ati ons i ncl ude two ti ckets for yellow pl ume and one for smoke. The charges for the vi 01 ati ons have been negotiated and settl ed for $200 each. Staff i s working with outside consultants on developing operating techniques and possible hardware system modifications to help us handle the increasing sludge loads without violations. j. Mr. Dolan briefly announced the status of ash disposal. Probl ems have been encountered i n controlli ng dust and an emergency authorization may be needed to address these problems. k. Mr. Dolan announced that the District's Safety Picnic was a great success thanks to the efforts of Mr. Russ Leavitt, Ms. Jane Parker, and the Safety Picnic Committee. 2. COUNSEL FOR lHE DISTRICT None 3. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Dal ton, that the November 2, 1989, Board meeti ng be reschedul ed for 3 p. m. on Wednesday, November 1,1989, due to a conflict with the CASA Conference. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. . 09 21' 8~9t 178 . O.9~ 4. BOAAD MEMB ERS Prest dent Rai ney reported that the draft Soli d Waste J oi nt ,Powers Agreement was di stri buted to County Soli d Waste Commi ssi on members and has been scheduled for comments by the Commission at the end of November 1989. President Rainey requested that the draft JPA be scheduled for discussion and comments at the October 5, 1989, Board meeting. xv II. ANNOUNCEMENTS None xv III. CLOSED SESSION None XIX. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISQJSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None xx. AOO OURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rainey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 6:30 p.m. COUNTERSIGNED: 21.. ~~J~.