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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 17, 1990
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District convened in a regular session at its regular place of
meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State
of California, at 3 p.m. on May 17, 1990.
President Carlson called the meeting to order and requested
that the Secretary call roll.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Clausen, Carlson
ABSENT:
Members:
Dalton, Rainey
Members Dalton and Rainey had indicated previously that they
would be unable to attend this meeting. and had requested that they
be excused.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
3.
HEARINGS
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING EQUALIZATION
CHARGES FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 56
a.
Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated
that in past years this was taken care of under the rules in the
District Code dealing with equalization charges. When the District
Code was amended, some of that language was removed and replaced
with language indicating' that the, Board would establish
equalization charges on an as needed basis after a public hearing.
Mr. Dolan recommended that the District Code be rewritten further
making establishment of equalization charges a staff function.
This work will be done during the coming year.
Mr. Dolan stated that staff is aware of no public interest
with regard to establishment of equalization charges for Local
Improvement District No. 56.
At 3:04 p.m., President Carlson opened the public hearing to
consider establishing equalization charges for Local Improvement
District No. 56. There being no comments, the public hearing was
'closed.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member
Clausen, that equalization charges for Local Improvement District
No. 56 be established in accordance with the amounts shown in
Attachment 1 to the position paper. Following discussion of the
timing of the collection of the charges, the ,motion was approved
with Members Dalton and Rainey being absent.
b.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REOUEST FOR CONSENT TO
THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE. INC.
FRANCHISE' AGREEMENT TO W. DOUGLAS LOMOW. ET AL
President Carlson indicated that the purpose of this public
hearing is to receive public comment regarding the request for
consent by Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. to the assignment
of its franchise agreement to W. Douglas Lomow, et aI, as a result
of the impending sale.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr.
Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, who stated that Orinda-Moraga
Disposal Service, Inc. has requested consent of the Board of
Directors to the assignment of its franchise as a result of the
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sale of stock. Information to enable a review of the assignment
was requested by the District. The questions and responses are
attached to the position paper. Mr. Funasaki reviewed certain
information considered noteworthy as follows. Mr. W. Douglas Lomow
will purchase all outstanding stock but reserves the right to sell
up to 50 percent of the stock. The purchase price and payment
terms were not provided and were indicated as not being relevant to
service and rates. Mr. Lomow took exception to Section 29,
Takeover of Franchise Rights by Other Public Entity. Staff
believes that this provision should stand as written.
Mr. Funasaki stated that since the position paper was prepared
and in the course of the current rate analysis, staff has learned
of certain matters which lead to the recommendation that the public
hearing be conducted today, but that the decision be continued to
the next regular Board meeting. Mr. Funasaki stated that staff
believed that it is necessary that a copy of the purchase agreement
be obtained in order that staff can become familiar with all the
terms of the Intent to Sell because this information has rate and
service implications. Mr. Funasaki stated that payments for
'consulting and non-compete agreements will be made to the Navones
over and above the salary to Mr. George Navone as General Manager.
A new corporation would be established by the Navone family that
would receive certain of the assets of the refuse collector
including trucks, containers, and corporation yard. The firm would
then make lease payments to the new corporation. An environmental
contingency reserve of $150,000 is included in the rate application
as an operating expense. Staff needs to understand more fully the
basis of this environmental contingency reserve. The purchase
agreement may be conditioned not only on consent by the District to
assignment, but also on all the payments described above being
approved by the District during the rate setting process. For
these reasons, Mr. Funasaki requested that the Board defer action
on this matter until staff can obtain the information necessary.
Mr. Kenton L. AIm, Counsel for the District, stated that staff
met with Mr. Lomow just before the Board meeting and received some
additional new information. Having just received that information,
staff is not in a position to take a strong position because we
have not had an opportunity to study that information.
At 3:14 p.m., President Carlson opened the public hearing to
consider the 'request for consent to the assignment of the Orinda-
Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. franchise agreement to W. Douglas
Lomow, et ale
Mr. W. Douglas Lomow addressed the Board, reviewing his
business background. Mr. Lomow stated that his goals for Orinda-
Moraga Disposal Service are to work within the existing agreement
and within the margins provided. Mr. Lomow stated further that he
plans to work closely with the District, the City of Orinda, the
Town of Moraga, and the customers to solve the disposal problem in
Contra Costa County. Mr. Lomow stated that his agreement with the
Navone family is to purchase stock, not the company's assets. Mr.
Lomow stated that he would not ask the District or the ratepayers
to pay interest, amortization of goodwill, or any kind of payback
for purchase. Mr. Lomow stated that the only acquisition expense
he will ask for consideration on is the covenant not to compete.
Mr. Lomow stated that Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service lost $105,000
last year. Mr. Lomow stated that he would continue to provide a
high level of service but the company must meet its margins. Mr.
Lomow expressed concern with the risk associated with the solid
waste industry that will be changing greatly in the next few years.
Mr. Lo~ow stated that he looks forward to working with the District
in meeting the challenges ahead.
In response' to a question from Member Clausen, Mr. Lomow
stated that he would like to reserve the right to sell not more
than 50 percent of the stock, based on the advice of his tax
accountant who recommends that the Lomow Family Trust receive 50
percent of the stock. The remaining 50 percent of the stock would
be sold to the Idaho corporation. Mr. Lomow stated that he is not
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anticipating liquidating the corporation outside his family. Mr.
Lomow stated that at this time he is requesting only Board consent
to the assignment of the franchise. There is an escape clause in
the Letter of Intent and the transaction with the Navone family
will not close until August. If the rates set by the Board do not
allow money to operate the company, the offer can be rescinded.
There being no further questions or comments, President
Carlson closed the public hearing at the hour of 3:44 p.m. and
returned the matter to the Board for deliberation.
Mr. Dolan stated that it would appear that a clearer
definition of the transaction is needed to determine to whom the
franchise will be sold, the extent of the property included in the
transaction, and related issues.
President Carlson stated that the issue of rates must be
considered as a separate issue from the request for assignment of
the franchise agreement.
Mr. Lomow stated that he understood that no rates would be
granted by consent to the assignment and that the normal rate-
setting procedures would be followed.
In response to a question from Member Clausen, 'Mr.
stated that there would be no transfer of Acme stock.
Lomow
Mr. Dolan discussed the concept of reasonableness of the rates
and the premise that the transfer transaction should be transparent
to the ratepayers. The District's practice for rate setting would
not permit any acquisition related costs to be borne by the rate
payer as an expense included in future rates. Mr. Dolan indicated
that he was concerned that Mr. Lomow apparently has made the rate
setting process a condition of the transaction between himself and
Mr. Navone. Staff is concerned that Mr. Lomow may later claim that
it is unreasonable to set rates which do not provide an adequate
return on his investment. In future litigation the District may
find that the terms of the transaction between Mr. Lomow and Mr.
Navone are brought forth by Mr. Lomow to claim damages against the
District, or influence rate setting.
Mr. Lomow stated that he has not requested approval of rates
at this time, nor will he ask for payment of interest, amortization
of goodwill, or amortization or buy back of the purchase price.
In response to a question from President Carlson, Mr. Lomow
stated that the other 'participants in the transaction are two
private investors, two banks, the Lomow family trust, and the Idaho
corporation. Mr. Lomow stated that he would accept assignment of
the franchise to himself as an individual recognizing that that
could include the Lomow,family or the Lomow family trust.
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson,
that consent be given to the assignment of the Orinda-Moraga
Disposal Service, Inc. franchise agreement to W. Douglas Lomow, the
Lomow family, or the Lomow family trust.
Member Boneysteele requested the staff's recommendation with
regard to the above motion.
President Carlson asked Mr. Funasaki whether there was
anything in his review that would make him feel uncomfortable with
Mr. Lomow operating the company in the communities of Orinda and
Moraga and providing an equal or better job than has been done in
the past. Mr. Funasaki stated there was not. Mr. Funasaki stated
that in the on-going rate process, information was obtained that
was not indicated in the transfer process. This information raised
questions.
Mr. AIm stated that staff believes that it is appropriate to
obtain a copy of the sales agreement to better understand the
transaction. Mr. Alm stated that it would be appropriate to obtain
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the sales
process.
agreement
now
rather
than
during
the
rate-setting
Member Clausen withdrew the above motion.
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that the decision regarding the requested consent to
assignment of the Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. franchise
agreement to W. Douglas Lomow, et aI, be continued to May 31, 1990
to allow receipt of additional information requested. Motion
approved with Member Carlson voting no and Members Dalton and
Rainey being absent.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REFUSE COLLECTION RATE
STRUCTURE ALTERNATIVES
c.
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr.
Robert Hilton, of Hilton, Farnkopf and Hobson. Mr. Hilton reviewed
the current rates being charged for refuse collection. In the
past, this rate structure appeared appropriate because the
incremental cost was low and there was landfill capacity. Now the
incremental cost of collecting the second can has risen and
landfill capacity is severely restricted. In the future, the
incremental cost will probably remain high and landfill capacity
will remain a precious and limited resource. Mr. Hilton stated
that some of the objectives of the rate structure revision are to
extend the life of landfill disposal capacity and establish a rate
structure that will encourage recycling and waste reduction and
reward those who are currently recycling and reducing waste. Mr.
Hilton stated that a uniform per can rate and an increasing per can
rate are being considered. Mr. Hilton reviewed the advantages and
disadvantages of each and discussed the changes in numbers of
customers that may result from a change in the rate structure. Mr.
Hilton recommended that the District revise the current rate
structure to reward those who are currently recycling and reducing
waste and encourage others to do so as well.
At 4:32 p.m., President Carlson opened the public hearing to
receive public comment regarding the restructuring of the refuse
collection rates of Valley Waste Management, Orinda-Moraga Disposal
Service, Inc., and Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal.
Mr. Ronald Proto, General Manager of Valley Waste Management,
thanked the Board for the opportunity to comment on this very
important issue. Mr. Proto agreed with staff's obj ecti ves to
encourage recycling and reduction of waste going to the landfills
and to recognize those who are already recycling. However, Mr.
Proto recommended a slightly different approach. Mr. Proto
suggested a cooperati veeffort between Valley Waste Management
staff and District staff to prepare a comprehensive public
education program to increase recycling particularly in multi-
family units. An aggressive public education program could reach
more people. Gi ven the current rate structure, there is an
incentive to recycle of about $100 per year when you go from two
cans to one can. Mr. Proto stated that perhaps development of a
uniform rate structure would be appropriate but implementation
should be phased in gradually. Mr. Proto stated that a uniform
rate would cause a deterioration in customer service because the
collector would have to continually clean up extra waste left
around the cans. But the most important concern of Valley Waste
Management is that residents would contaminate their yard waste and
create aesthetic and health issues. Having a uniform can rate
could cause a shortage of a certain size container and may
necessitate purchase of more equipment. Mr. Proto expressed one
last concern that in determining the uniform rate, the conversion
percentage be as accurate as' possible. If that rate is
miscalculated, it may artificially set a lower rate for the first
year which would then require a substantially higher rate increase
in the second year. Mr. Proto recommended a gradual approach to
achieve a uniform rate structure. Mr. Proto requested the
opportunity to work with District staff and the consultant to
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develop an approach for the gradual implementation of the uniform
rate structure over a period of time.
There being no other comments, President Carlson closed the
public hearing at the hour of 4:46 p.m.
President Carlson noted receipt of correspondence from
Mr. F. A. Peter, 4 East Altarinda Drive, Orinda and Mr. Stephen A.
Minton, Jr., 3471 Blackhawk Road, Lafayette.
Member Boneysteele stated that stability of revenues is an
important issue. It is impossible to anticipate the initial
diminution and then the effect on the rate structure when customers
go back to two cans.
Member Clausen questionèd what would be accomplished by going
to a single can if it is a 90-gallon container. Mr. Paul Morsen,
Deputy General Manager, stated that the availability of 32-gallon
containers is being researched.
Mr. Dolan questioned whether it is appropriate to impose a
uniform rate for commercial rates when the commercial recycling
program is not in place yet. Mr. Dolan suggested that
implementation of a uniform rate for commercial be delayed until
next year following implementation of the commercial recycling
program. The Board concurred.
Following Board discussion, there was a consensus not to
proceed with the inverted rate structure. At the time the refuse
collection rate analysis is done, staff ,was requested to present
alternatives for the Board's consideration showing the current rate
structure and the uniform rate structure.
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of six items, be
approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and
recordings duly authorized. '
a.
Authorization was given for P.A. 90-8 (Danville) to be
included in a future formal annexation to the District.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Clausen, Boneysteele, Carlson
NOES:. Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton, Rainey
b.
The amended assessment diagram for Local Improvement
District No. 56, Walnut Creek area, was confirmed,
recording was authorized, and assessment amounts were
apportioned as set forth in the position paper.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Clausen, Boneysteele, Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton, Rainey
c.
The Board was advised of the close out of the Martinez
Early Start Project (District Project 4429). This item
was presented for the Board's information. No action was
taken. '
d.
Resolution No. 90-064 was adopted, confirming that
publication of District Ordinance No. 174, relating to .
insurance requirements, has been made.
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Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Clausen, Boneysteele, Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton, Rainey
e.
The attendance of John P. Snyder, Senior Chemist, was
authorized at the 1990 Kratos Users Meeting on June 1
and 2, 1990, in Tucson, Arizona.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Clausen, Boneysteele, Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton, Rainey
f.
The draft Fiscal Year 1990-1991 Capital Improvement
Budget was received for review and June 21, 1990, was
established as the date for a public hearing to receive
comments on the draft Capital Improvement Budget.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Clausen, Boneysteele, Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Dalton, Rainey
CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
None
5.
SOLID WASTE
a.
RECEIVE COMMERCIAL RECYCLING PLANS PROPOSED BY VALLEY WASTE
MANAGEMENT. ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE. INC.. AND PLEASANT
HILL BAYSHORE DISPOSAL
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the
position paper and attachments speak for themselves.
Implementation of the commercial recycling programs would begin on
July 1, 1990. Staff would be pleased to answer any questions.
Following discussion of the mobile home parks in the Pacheco
area, it was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member
Clausen, that implementation of the proposed commercial recycling
plans be authorized during the 1990-1991 rate-setting year, with
the commercial recycling increment to be determined during the July
1990 rate-setting process. Motion approved with Members Dalton and
Rainey being absent.
6.
CORRESPONDENCE
a.
REFER TO STAFF THE LETTER FROM MR. RICHARD AVANZINO. MAYOR OF
THE TOWN OF MORAGA. SUPPORTING THE DISTRICT'S EFFORTS FOR A
REGIONAL WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE PROGRAM
The letter from Mr. Richard Avanzino, Mayor of the Town of
Moraga, supporting the District's efforts for a Regional Waste
Characterization Study and Household Hazardous Waste Program was
referred to staff.
b.
NOTE RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM MR. DON RITCHEY. MAYOR OF THE TOWN
OF DANVILLE. CONCERNING A DISCOUNT IN REFUSE COLLECTION RATES
FOR SENIORS
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The Board noted receipt of the letter from Mr. Don Ritchey,
Mayor of the Town of Danville, concerning a discount in refuse
collection rates for seniors. The Board directed staff to draft a
response for President Carlson's signature. The issue of a
discount in rates for seniors will be considered during the annual
rate-setting process.
c.
NOTE RECEIPT OF TOWN OF DANVILLE RESOLUTION NO. 93-90. URGING
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLICLY-OWNED LANDFILL
The Board noted receipt of the Town of Danville Resolution No.
93-90, urging development of a publicly-owned landfill.
7.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
MINUTES OF APRIL 19. 1990
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member
Boneysteele,'that the minutes of April 19, 1990, be approved with
the correction of a typographical error on page 10. Motion
approved with Members Dalton and Rainey being absent.
8.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
a.
EXPENDITURE LIST DATED MAY 17. 1990
Member Boneysteele, member of the Budget and Finance
Committee, stated that in the absence of Member Dalton, he an
Member Clausen reviewed the expenditures and found them to, be
satisfactory.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member
Clausen, that the Expenditure List dated May 17, 1990, including
Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100442-100444, Running Expense Check Nos.
52842-53163, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 8222-8279, be
approved as recommended. Motion approved with Members Dalton and
Rainey being absent.
9.
BUDGET AND FINANCE
RECEIVE APRIL 1990 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
a.
Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, reviewed the results
of Operations and Maintenance for the month of April 1990, noting
that expenses were $29,000 less than budget, representing a 1.9
percent favorable variance. Year-to-date expenses were $734,000
less than budget, representing a 3.8 percent favorable variance.
Mr. Funasaki presented the Operations and Maintenance revenue
report for the ten months ended April 30, 1990, reporting that
total revenues were $372,000 less than budget.
Member Boneysteele questioned the differences in service
charges in Concord revenue shown in the revenue report. Mr.
Funasaki explained the billing cycle that produced the differences
noted by Member Boneysteele.
Mr. Funasaki reported that the District's temporary
investments were held in Treasury bills and Treasury notes and the
District's Local ~gency Investment Fund (LAIF) account with
interest rates ranging from 7.730 percent to 9.410 percent. The
latest interest rate at April 30, 1990, was 8.580 percent. The
average yield for the LAIF account through April 1990, was 8.497
percent.
In response to a question from Member Boneysteele, the types
of investments and the liquidity of the investments held by LAIF
were discussed.
President Carlson declared that the April
Statements were duly received.
1990 Financial
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b.
APPROVE THE 1990-1991 EQUIPMENT BUDGET FOR INCLUSION IN THE
1990-1991 DISTRICT BUDGET
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the
1990-1991 Equipment Budget has been reviewed with the Board
Committee and was presented to the full Board on May 3, 1990.
Member Clausen restated his objection to adding additional
personnel and purchasing equipment for new personnel~
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member
Carlson, that the 1990-1991 Equipment Budget be approved for
inclusion in the 1990-1991 District Budget tp be adopted on June
21, 1990.
absent.
Motion approved with Members Dalton and Rainey being
10.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
None
11.
REPORTS
a.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
1) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that
progress is being made on the development of a Central County
Household Hazardous Waste Program drop-off facility. The Central
County cities with the exception of Concord, have indicated their
intention to allocate their share of AB 939 revenue to help offset
capital costs. At a recent Board Committee meeting, Member Clausen
indicated that he would like to have the District obtain operating
expenses from the cities. This had not been part of the original
plan and would cause huge complications. Also, the facility was to
be handled as a source control acti vi ty. In other words, the
operating cost would be carried on the sewer service charge. Mr.
Dolan stated that Member Clausen raised the important, and correct
point, that the issue of who raises the rates is a political
question. Mr. Dolan suggested that work on the project be
suspènded until the District obtains the support of the cities, if
the Board wishes to pursue this funding.
Member Clausen stated that by developing a Household Hazardous
Waste Program, the District is solving a District problem but we
are also solving the problem for the cities. Following discussion,
there was a consensus of the Board that staff proceed with
development of a Household Hazardous Waste Program for Central
County. Mr. Dolan stated that if there is a workable way of having
the cities share in the operating expenses, the District will
pursue it.
2) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that
last year when the Equipment Budget was compiled, CSO requested
$10,000 fora telephone system to replace the outdated system left
at CSO after the move in 1983 to the Headquarters Office Building.
The request was approved but staff was to return to the Board when
the actual cost of a conversion was known. Mr. Dolan indicated
that Mr. John Larson, CSO Department Manager, has reviewed the
available options and concluded that the Pacific Bell system at a
cost of slightly more than $10,000 is the best alternative for CSo.
If the Board has no objection, we will go forward with purchase of
the system. The Board concurred.
3) Mr. Dolan announced that trace amounts of sol vent in
concentrations exceeding drinking water standards have been found
in two wells drilled to monitor the groundwater immediately
surrounding th~ leachfield used by Tracor Aerospace in Bollinger
Canyon. Tracor has been directed to cease discharging into the
leachfield. The well water in Bollinger Canyon has been tested and
no contamination was found. District staff is working with the
Health Department, the Regional Board, and Tracor to resolve this
problem.
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4) Mr. Dolan announced that he visited Board Member Dalton in
John Muir Hospital. Member Dalton is looking well and sends his
best to the Board.
5) Mr. Dolan announced that operator training will be
performed as part of the CADD equipment purchase and installation.
The training will be provided in Huntsville, Alabama on June 3 and
4, 1990. Ms. Regine Siebenmorgen, Engineering Support Supervisor,
will attend. '
6) Mr. ,Dolan announced that Mr. John DeVito, of Contra Costa
Water District, was in a serious automobile accident this past
week. The Board requested that flowers be sent to Mr. DeVi~o.
b.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None
. c.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
Ms. Joyce E. McMillan, Secretary of the District, stated that
the August 16, 1990 Board meeting must be rescheduled because of a
conflict with the CASA meeting. Following discussion, the August
16, 1990 Board meeting was rescheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday August
13,1990, to avoid the conflict with the August CASA meeting and to
allow installation ,of the new HVAC system in the Board room.
d.
'BOARD MEMBERS
1) Member Clausen reported that he attended the Environmental
Affairs Committee of the Board of Supervisors on behalf of Member
Rainey. The Environmental Affairs Committee appears to support the
Solid Waste JPA. The Solid Waste JPA will now go to the Board of
Supervisors for consideration.
2) Mr. Dolan stated that Member Rainey attended the County
Solid Waste Commission and asked that he report on that meeting.
The Solid Waste Commission took a strong position in opposition to
the County practice with regard to fees that have been collected by
the County or that the County is planning to collect with no
indication of how that money will be spent. The Solid Waste
Commission asked that the County take into consideration the
problems of those who must pass the fees through to the ratepayers.
The Solid Waste Commission was somewhat dismayed by the County's
plan to take over the recycling effort on a County-wide basis
apparently without any input from the franchisers.
3) President Carlson and Member Boneysteele reported that the
tour of the facilities of the County Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County was interesting and informative. The tour included
the water reclamation facility, Puente Hills Landfill and Gas-to-
Energy Facility, Joint Water Pollution Control Plant, and Commerce
Refuse-to-Energy Facility. The tours were presented in conjunction
with the CASA meeting. Topics of discussion at the CASA meeting
included hazardous waste and water quality issues, computers for
Treatment Plant Operations, air toxics emissions inventory, and
Board Member compensation. Member Boneysteele reported that Mike
Hoover, Chairman of the CASA Associates Committee, has offered to
take over publication of the CASA directory. Member Boneysteele
reported that the Executive Board considered the contract for Mike
Dillon, CASA Executive Director and Legislative Advocate. It was
determined that Mr. Dillon will be given a flat amount for the
services he provides. A nine percent increase was authorized
contingent upon the accounting firm of Hood and Strong conducting
an audit.
12.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
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13.
CLOSED SESSION
None
14.
ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION
None
15.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board,
President Carlson adjourned the meeting at the hour of 6:20 p.m.,
to reconvene at 3 p.m. on May 31, 1990, for an Adjourned Regular
Meeting.
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President of the Board of Dîrectors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Sqc e, ary of the Central Contra
CQ a Sanitary District, County of
Contra Costa, State of California
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