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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-05-77 1027 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MAY 5,1977 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 May 5,1977 at 7:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele ABSENT: Member: Allan (excused) President Boneysteele requested that Member Allan be shown as excused as prearranged. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 21,1977 After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the minutes of April 21,1977 be approved with the following correction. Under "VIII. REPORTS, 5. COMMITTEES, EXPENDITURES", in the first sentence, delete the word "replace" and insert the words "appoint replacement for" in its stead. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Allan III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. Before beginning the next item of business, President Boneysteele asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to discuss an agenda item. There being no request to hear a particular item, President Boneysteele continued with the order of the agenda. V1. OLD BUSINESS 1. SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION WASTEWATER SOLIDS STUDY, 15 MINUTE PROGRESS REPORT ON STUDY BY H. C. HYDE, MGR. AND C. A. HILLIARD, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR Mr. Hyde, with the assistance of Ms. Hilliard at the projector, gave a presentation on the progress of their water solids study. They started evaluations in January and are now showing the results of the analysis. Next year they anticipate establishment of a general plan incorporating the facility plans. At the close of the presentation, Board Members queried Mr. Hyde on some of its aspects. 05 05 77 ,---- ,.,----------------- ---'------'---- ----,------- 1028 After further explanation, President Boneysteele thanked Mr. Hyde and Ms. Hilliard for their presentation. Mr. Dolan. General Manager-Chief Engineer, added that the San Francisco Bay Region Wastewater Solids Study has been well received by the industry. 1. VI I. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the easements, as listed below. be accepted at no cost to the District and that respective resolutions be adopted to that effect and that their recordation be authorized. Grantor Job No. Parcel No. L. B. Nelson Corp 2784 1 James Victor Hanson, et ux 2254 1 W. E. Arthur, et ux 2835 1 J. Q. Reynolds, et ux 2859 1 RESOLUTION NO. 77-100, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM L. B. NELSON CORP., JOB NO. 2784, PARCEL NO.1 SAN RAMON AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-101, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM JAMES VICTOR HANSON AND MARIANNE HANSON, JOB NO. 2254, PARCEL NO.1, DANVILLE AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-102, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM WILLIAM E. ARTHUR AND PHYLIS A. ARTHUR, JOB NO. 2835, PARCEL NO.1, WALNUT CREEK AREA RESOLUTION NO. 77-103, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM JON Q. REYNOLDS AND ANN S. REYNOLDS, JOB NO. 2859 PARCEL NO.1, PACHECO AREA Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Allan 2. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM GONSALVES & SANTUCCI, INC., JOB NO. 2742, PARCEL NO. 27 (SAN RAMON AREA) AT A COST OF $102 TO THE DISTRICT After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the easement from Gonsalves & Santucci, Inc., Job No. 2742, Parcel No. 27, San Ramon, be accepted and a resolution be adopted to that effect and that its recordation be authorized. RESOLUTION NO. 77-104, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT A COST OF $102 FROM GONSALVES & SANTUCCI, INC., JOB NO. 2742, PARCEL NO. 27, SAN RAMON AREA Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Allan 3. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board that Parcel No. 77-23 (Orinda) might become somewhat controversial and had 05 05 77 1029 requested that Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, report to the Board in detail on this matter. Mr. Dalton reported that this area had been the subject of a special hearing in December 1970 to determine if the people were ready to accept sewers. This particular annexation is a matter of six building sites. Staff has checked with the County Health Department and finds that no new construction in the area has been permitted. Staff has called special attention to this requested annexation because if this development proceeds, there will be a number of parcels with failing septic systems that may be required to connect to the new sewer extension and other parcels which will request sewer service. These situations may create adverse reaction from the people who do not want sewers. Opposition could also result from people opposed to the development which might follow the construction of a sewer. Mr. Dalton introduced Mr. Grassi of the County Health Department who explained the health concern related to failing septic tanks. After further discussion, and upon advice of District Counsel, it was the consensus of the Board to put this item over and set a hearing for June 9,1977. The District Secretary was instructed by the Board to notify the Orinda Homeowners' Association of this action and to publish a notice in the Orinda Sun declaring that a hearing will be scheduled at the District Office on June 9,1977 regarding the pending annexation of the Orinda Highlands area. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that P.A. 77-24 (Walnut Creek), P.A. 77-25 (Alamo) and P.A. 77-26 (Martinez) be authorized for inclusion in pending annexations to the District. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan REQUEST BY ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., FOR A 10% INTERIM RATE INCREASE 4. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that after this item had been placed on the agenda, Orinda-Moraga Disposal, Inc., verbally requested that it be withdrawn. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Ru$.ttgiar;¡,that the item be denied on two reasons: the first being the staff memorandum, and the second, the verbal request from the collector that this item be withdrawn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan 5. AUTHORIZE $35,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING SEWER IN BOULEVARD WAY, WALNUT CREEK, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT NO. 2863 Due to County construction of a new bridge across Las Trampas Creek at Boulevard Way, the District has been ordered to relocate its sewer. After discussion it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authorization of $35,000 for the design and relocation construction of the existing sewer in the vicinity of Boulevard Way Bridge, in Walnut Creek, District Sewering Project No. 2863, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan 05 05 77 1030 6. AUTHORIZE $30,000 FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE 39-INCH LINE C TRUNK SEWER BETWEEN GRAYSON CREEK AND WALNUT CREEK CHANNELS TO ACCOMMODATE THE PROPOSED STATE FREEWAY, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT NO. 2814 - PACHECO AREA Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to the Board that this item had been brought before the Board at the meeting of March 17, 1977 at which time authorization to engage Govers Engineers for engineering services for this project in the approximate amount of $50,000 was approved. In light of the State's recently submitted schedule for the required sewer relocation, it now makes it possible for the District's engineering staff to perform the work. Mr. Govers has submitted a statement for his time on this project in the amount of $487.50, which will be paid and deducted from the $30,000. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authorization of $30,000 for the preparation of plans and specifications for the relocation of the 39~nch line C trunk sewer between Grayson Creek and Walnut Creek channels to accommodate the proposed State Freeway, District Sewering Project No. 2814 Pacheco Area be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan 7. AUTHORIZATION TO RENT A XEROX 4500 COpy MACHINE FOR THE NEW WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY After explanation by Mr. Niles, Manager-Plant Operations, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization to rent a Xerox 4500 copy machine for the new water reclamation facility be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Allan 8. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization to hold an oral examination for the position of Maintenance Crew Member I - Range 50-A, ($971-1172) be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan 9. AUTHORIZE JAY MCCOY TO ATTEND liTHE JOB OF SUPERVISION" SEMINAR IN OAKLAND ON JUNE 15, 1977 After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Jay McCoy be authorized $65 registration plus transportation to attend the l-day seminar/The Job of Supervision, in Oakland on June 15, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan 05 05 77 1031 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $125 FOR REAPPRAISAL OF LABAT PROPERTY, JOB NO. X1579, PARCEL 26, WALNUT CREEK AREA 10. After explanation by Mr. Bohn, Special Counsel for the District, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authorization for payment of $125 for reappraisal of the Labat property Job No. X1579, Parcel 26, Walnut Creek Area, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan 11. REPAIR OF DIFFUSER FLAP GATE ON OUTFALL SEWER, SUI SUN BAY After explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that authorization for Richard G. Clements to repair the outfall pipeline diffuser flap gate at a cost of $4,400 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None Allan Mr. John J. Carniato, District Counsel, refrained from any comments on this issue and requested that the minutes reflect that he has represented Mr. Clements in matters other than District business. 12. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. VII I. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER Mr. Dolan reported on the effect of the drought on the District. Stoppages in the collection system have increased by 36%. The flow at the treatment plant is below 19 MGD, which is a new low for recent times. b. Mr. Dolan reported on the interim water reclamation program, which would enable the District to provide water to construction projects. We have requested approval from the Regional Water Quality Control Board and are making necessary arrangements with health and water agencies. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Carniato advised the Board that the District may encounter some problems from the water districts regarding the sale of reclaimed water to private businesses or individuals. The water districts have indicated that they would be interested in controlling the sale of this water. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that staff would keep the Board advised in regard to the reclaimed water situation. b. Mr. Carniato reported that there is uncertainty at State and Local levels as to whether companies engaged by the District, such as Brown and Caldwell and Bechtel, should be considered consultants under the statutes governing conflict of interest disclosure. If considered consultants, they should report under certain sections of the Conflict of Interest Code. Mr. Carniato proposed that the District send a copy of the Code to Brown and Caldwell and Bechtel advising them that they may also have some obligation and would appreciate hearing from them. 3. SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Bohn requested an executive session to discuss the Fred J. Early case. 05 05 77 , ....-,----,.-..,..------..--------'. 1032 President Boneysteele stated that this should be put over until later in the meeting and added that Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager- Chief Engineer, has also requested an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. 4. SECRETARY Mr. Hopkins submitted to President Boneysteele the applications and resumes received thus far for the Board of Directors vacancies. After discussion, President Boneysteele instructed the Secretary of the District to place a display ad in the paper regarding the vacancies on the Board, , indicating that applications be sent to the District by May 23, and interviews will begin on May 26, with an anticipated appointment on June 2,1977. b. Mr. Hopkins submitted for Board review, a draft resolution commending former Member Gibbs. 5. COMMITTEES PERSONNEL a. Member Rustigian requested that staff submit the bar graphs to the Personnel Committee as soon as they are ready. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. President Boneysteele brought up the matter of a resolution commending former Member Charles J. Gibbs. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian and seconded by Member Mitchell, that a resolution commending Charles J. Gibbs for his service to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 105, A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CHARLES J. GIBBS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele None A 11 an At 8:56 P.M., President Boneysteele declared an executive session to discuss the Fred J. Early litigation. At 9:18 P.M., President Boneysteele declared a second executive session to discuss a personnel matter. At 9:32 P.M., President Boneysteele closed the executive session. x. ADJOURNMENT At 9:34 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting. L President of the District oard of the Central Contra Costa Sa tary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: , , " 05 05 :77: