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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-12-90 124 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 12, 1990 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County, of Contra Costa, State of California, at 3 p.m. on July 12, 1990. President Carlson called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: MEMBERS: Boneysteele, Dalton, Clausen, Rainey, Carlson ABSENT: MEMBERS: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATIONS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE INCREASES SUBMITTED BY VALLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE. INC.. AND TO ESTABLISH REFUSE COLLECTION RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1. 1990 Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, and Mr. Robert Hilton, of Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the following major issues which are common to both refuse collection rate applications: 1) significant expense increases and their effect on collection rates; 2) potential expenses common to both refuse collectors which are closure and post-closure maintenance costs of the Acme landfill and the possibility of a disposal fee increase at the Acme Transfer Station; 3) a commercial recycling increment to be assessed to the commercial and multi-family units; and 4) ~ate restructure to achieve lowered volumes of solid waste being disposed in landfills. ' Mr. Funasaki stated that the Board' has indicated interest in a uniform rate structure for refuse collection and called upon Mr. Hilton. Mr. Hilton reviewed ,the final report from Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson on the al ternati ve refuse rate structures. In the past, the incremental cost of refuse collectiqn was low and landfill capacity was readily available. . At present, the incremental cost has risen and landfill capacity is severely restricted. In the future, the incremental cost will remain high and landfill capacity will remain a precious and limited resource. The uniform can rate would encourage reduction and recycling, but customers that dispose of large volumes may object because of the increased cost to them. Valley Waste Management has indicated a 2.3 percent reduction in multi-can customers because of recycling. President Carlson thanked Mr. Hilton. a.l) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE INCREASES SUBMITTED BY VALLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT Mr. Funasaki presented the staff report on the rate application submitted by Valley Waste Management. Valley Waste Management submitted an application for a 6.52 percent across the board increase effective July 1, 1990. Included :.n its forecasted operating expenses are $431,000 of closure dn~ post cl~Gure,costs of Acme landfill. In the staff analysis, t).e $431,000 assessment has been excluded from operating expenses, and i~s effec~ on the rate adjustment calculation separately prf,sented. Two inte:1'"company 07 12 90 125, charges which are assessed by Waste Management, Inc. to Valley Waste Management are included in the rate application as operating expenses. The intercompany charges assessed by the parent company to operating divisions for regional support services and corporate services are based on one percent of gross revenues and are $116,000 for each charge for the 1990-1991 rate year. In the staff analysis, both intercompany charges have been excluded from operating expenses, and their effect on the rate adjustment calculation separately presented. . Mr. Funasaki reviewed the significant expense increases and their effect on collection rates and reviewed the staff proposals presented for the Board's consideration as set forth in the position paper. President Carlson opened the public hearing at the hour of 3:50 p.m. Mr. Jim Landa, Controller of Valley Waste Management, addressed the Board stating that staff's computation this year is a 94 percent operating ratio versus last year's operating ratio of 92.5 percent, and that it was his understanding that the Board's action last year was to set the operating ratio at 92.5 percent. There is also an additional $20,000 being requested because of the new;gas tax. Valley Waste Management had a $567,000 profit last year and with the proposed District staff calculated increase to refuse collection rates, the profit would be lowered to $441,000. President Carlson acknowledged receipt of the letter from Valley Waste Management regarding the gas tax increase. Mr. Ron Proto, General Manager of Valley Waste Management, addressed the Board regarding recycling, stating that in looking at the staff analysis of commercial and multi-family rates, Valley feels that the total net expenses are $440,000 with the profit from sale of recyclables of $72,800 and $275,000 to make up the revenue which staff said is needed. Total revenues would be $348,000. , This is a 116 percent operating ratio. Valley has recalculated the total amount of revenue required to be $430,000. This would give Valley an operating ratio of 94 percent. Full implementation of the commercial recycling program will take place by January 31, 1991. Commercial recycling has already started in several locations. Mr. Don Tatzin, Councilmember, City of Lafayette, addressed the Board referring to the July 12, 1990 letter from the City of Lafayette and the newly appointed Lafayette City Advisory Committee on Solid Waste. The Lafayette City Council requests that '1) Valley Waste Management's request for a 2 percent intercompany charge be denied; 2) request to include forecasted closure costs of Acme Fill be denied - instead transfer reasonably assessed funds to a trust fund; 3) institute full flat rate can pricing. system immediately; and 4) continue/expand the Board's philosophy of excluding costs which are not controllable by valley from operating expenses in computing the allowed operating ratio. Mr. John R. Tulley, 3486 Springhill Court, Lafayette, expressed opposition to the proposed'rate increase and stated that recycling should not increase rates but possibly decrease rates. There being no further comments, President Carlson closed the public hearing at the hour of 5 p.m. At 5:00 p.m. President Carlson declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 5:07 p.m. a.2) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE SUBMITTED BY ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE. INC. Mr. Funasaki presented the staff report on the rate application submitted by Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. submitted an application for a 24.31 percent across-the-board rate increase effective July 1, 1990. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the significant expense increases and 07 1,2" 90~, 126 their effect on collection rates and reviewed the staff proposals presented for the Board's consideration, as set forth in the position paper. In the staff analysis, the $110,000 annual closure cost assessment has been considered in the rate adjustment calculation, and its effect separately presented, additionally, a $150,000 environmental contingency reserve, which is intended to provide for the estimated expense of conducting an investigation to determine whether contamination may have resulted from a leaking diesel storage tank in the corporation yard, is not included in operating expenses and its effect on the rate adjustment calculation is separately presented. President Carlson opened the public hearing at the hour of 5:20 p.m. Mr. Ken Little, attorney for orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., addressed the Board, stating last year's operating ratio was computed at 92.5 or 93 percent and he feels we should continue in that practice. If disposal costs are added back in, then the operating ratio should be lowered. The proj ected increase in disposal costs to allow for Acme closure costs is $110,000. Mr. Little spoke of the lost profits of $102,000 due to recycling programs. The sales were less and the costs higher than anticipated and he requested reimbursement. He also requested $150,000 for the environmental contingency reserve to conduct the investigation of potential contamination from a diesel storage tank which leaked some years. Mr. Douglas Lomow, of Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., addressed the Board stating that he believes the $50,000 cost of the covenant not to compete should be allowed even though it is an acquisition-related cost. other expenses he requested to be included in the rate increase were related to a route audit, customer relations, corporate identification, the Proposition 111 fuel taxes, and a consulting agreement with the Navone family. In summary, Mr. Lomow stated that Orinda-Moraga is known for providing the highest level of service and being responsive to its customers. Mr. Lomow requests that the District allow him the necessary expenses in the rate to allow Orinda-Moraga to continue to be the leader in the State. Mr. Pete Brethauer, accountant for Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., reviewed the operating ratio and stated that Orinda- Moraga wishes to maintain the operating ratio of 92.5 percent that was granted last year. Mr. George Navone, Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., addressed the Board stating that he is selling his business,because it is no longer possible to compete with the Waste Management and BFI's of the world. By selling, he is bringing his company that is in trouble, up to 20th century standards; it will still be a small company but able to compete with the big companies. There being no further comments, President Carlson closed the public hearing at the hour of 6:12 p.m. President Carlson stated that correspondence from Valley Waste Management, dated July 9, 1990, correspondence from the City of Lafayette, dated July 12 with attachments from Mr. Stephen Minton, and correspondence from Mr. Ken Little of Little & Saputo, dated July 11, 1990 is acknowledged and by reference incorporated into the minutes. In the discussion that followed, Mr. Dolan indicated that there were two fundamental questions that must be answered. First, which expenses were to be allowed to be included in the rate calculation. Secondly, the Board should decide what the appropriate level of profit is. The Board provided general guidance on those expense items to be allowed. Mr. Dolan suggested . that staff could review the historical profit levels for the franchisees and present these figures reduced to a prof it per customer basis. He indicated that an allowance for interest on 07, 1'2-, 9':0" 127 capi tal might be computed but that that would require further consideration. The Board indicated an interest in this approach. The Board then requested staff to prepare revised estimates of the garbage rate increase based on the comments and guidance provided. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Rainey that consideration of the refuse collection rate increase by Valley Waste Management and Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. be continued to August 2, 1990. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Doian addressed the Board regarding the refuse collection rate restructure. The present rate structure assesses a single ,lower rate for each additional can beyond the basic single-can residential service, and lower rate per cubic yard for larger commercial containers. The rapid escalation in the disposal fees has led to consideration of an alternative rate structure. The final report from Hilton Farnkopf and Hobson, dated July 3, 1990, presents each of the July 1,1990 rate alternatives included in the District staff analysis of the rate applications for Valley Waste Management and Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. in the restructured format. Pleasant Hill Bayshore's rate restructure is based on the rates set February 1, 1990. Also an option which would provide for a phase-in of the uniform rate restructure over a three-year period was presented. It was moved by President Carlson that the. uniform rate restructuring be implemented in one year. The motion failed to carry for lack of a second. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Dalton that the uniform rate restructure be phased in over a three- year period. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Clausen, Rainey NOES: Members: Carlson ABSENT: Members: None 4. BIDS AND AWARDS a. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER TO SIERRA DETROIT DIESEL TO FURNISH FOUR PUMPING STATION EMERGENCY GENERATOR SETS FOR A TOTAL OF $62.743 It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Rainey, that award of the purchase order to Sierra Detroit Diesel, the lowest responsible bidder, at a cost of $62,743 to furnish four emergency generator sets for the District pumping stations be authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Rainey, Boneysteele, Rainey, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 5. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Clausen, that the Consent Calendar, Items a. through r., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. Resolution No. 90-077 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from L. G. Macias, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 Parcel 3) was adopted and recording authorized. 07 " ' 12, 9,,'Of 128 Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None b. Resolution No. 90-078 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from S. Dann, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 - Parcel 4) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None c. Resolution No. 90~079 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from T. J. Sullivan, 'et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 Parcel 5) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None d. Resolution No. 90-080 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from D. R. Iventosh, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 Parcel 6) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rain~y, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None e. Resolution No. 90-081 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from S. Swanson, Lafayette area (Job 4650- Parcel 7) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None f. 07 1,2 Resolution No. 90-082 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from E. Sponzilli, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 Parcel 8) was adopted and recording authorized. 90' 129 Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None g. Resolution No. 90-083 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from D. R. Doll, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 - Parcel 9) was adopted and recording authorized. \ ' Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None h. Resolution No. 90-084 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from P. Grossgart, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 parcel 10) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None i. Resolution No. 90-085 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from L. G. Macias, et' ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 Parcel 11) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None j. Resolution No. 90-086 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from F. A. Chapman, Lafayette area (Job 4650 - Parcel 12) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None k. Resolution No. 90-087 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from S. Dann, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 - Parcel 13) was adopted and recording authorized. t"O7,.. '~, ~ ~l 2"" 9 0 , .~ 130 Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 1. Resolution No. 90-088 accepting a temporary construction easement at no cost to the District from S. Dann, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 4650 - Parcel 14) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None m. Agreement relating to real property with Airline Foods, Inc., Job 2081 - Parcel 2, San Ramon area was approved, the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said agreement, and Resolution No. 90-089 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None n. Easement agreement with the state of California, Job 4618, Parcel 1, Mount Diablo State Park area was approved, the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said agreement, and Resolution No. 90-090 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None o. Quitclaim sewer easement to Konrad H. Westphal, Orinda area, Job No. 3326, was approved, the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said quitclaim sewer easement, and Resolution No. 90-091 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None '07 '12 90 131 p. Authorization was given for P.A. 90-10 (Danville) and P.A. 90-11 (Danville) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None q. Confirm "Amended Assessment Diagram" and apportion assessment amounts and authorize recording of said Diagram, Local Improvement District 56, Walnut Creek area. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None r. Resolution Nos. 90-092. 90-093. 90-094. 90-095. and 90- 096 were adopted to initiate proceedings to create Local Improvement District No. 58 for the construction of public sewers in Camino Amigo in the Town of Danville. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Rainey, Clausen, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None CALL FOR REOUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None 6. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDER A REOUEST FOR REFUND OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR A PERIOD WHICH EXCEEDS THE DISTRICT'S MAXIMUM TIME LIMIT a. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Rainey that the request made on behalf of Maria Vergnes for a variance from the District's policy which limits refunds of Sewer Service Charges to four years, and the refund of the entire $1,523 which was paid over a fourteen year period be approved subject to the condition that the money is used for sewer connection. Motion unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Rainey, Boneysteele, Dalton, Carlson NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 07 12 9'0 132 7. .ENGINEERING a. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES DURING DESIGN OF THE HEADWORKS FACILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT. DP 20069 It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Carlson, to autho~ize General Manager-chief Engineer to execute a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with a cost ceiling of $69,493 with CH2M Hill for construction management services during design of the Headworks Facilities Expansion Project, DP 2006~. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. b. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH G. S. DODSON & ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN OF THE MARTINEZ PUMPING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. DP 4682 It was moved by Member Rainey and seconded by Member Dalton, to authorize the General Manager-chief Engineer to execute a Cost Reimbursement Agreement with a cost ceiling of $729,471 with G. S. Dodson & Associates for the Martinez Pumping System Improvements Project, DP 4682. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. c. AUTHORIZE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMPUTER MAPPING SYSTEM AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Boneysteele to authorize the President of the Board of Directors to execute an agreement with Contra Costa County for membership in Contra Costa County Computer Mapping System and Geographic Information System. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 8. LEGAL/LITIGATION a. DENY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM KENNETH J. CROW It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Rainey to deny the claim for damages from Kenneth J. Crow, an employee of County Quarry Products, Inc., a tenant of the District, who was injured in an industrial accident, and refer to staff for further action as needed. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 9. CORRESPONDENCE a. LETTER FROM SUNNE McPEAK AND TOM POWERS. CO-CHAIR OF THE PLASTICS TASK FORCE. SUGGESTING IMPLEMENTATION OF CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF WASTE PLASTIC President Carlson acknowledged receipt of the letter from Sunne McPeak and Tom Powers, suggesting implementation of curbside collection of waste plastic. b. LETTER FROM ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE. INC. REGARDING PLASTICS RECYCLING President Carlson acknowledged receipt of the letter from Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. regarding plastics recycling. Mr. Dolan suggested to Member Rainey that the County Solid Waste Commission send a letter to the AB 939 Task Force regarding this item. 07: 12 90 133 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF JUNE 21. 1990 It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Rainey that the minutes of June 21,1990 be approved with the following amendments: On page 3, at the beginning of the first sentence in the third paragraph, ,the phrase "Discussion followed" was deleted and the phrase "The Board questioned Mr. Williams" was added. On page 4, the following paragraph was added after the first paragraph. "Mr. Clausen asked Mr. Zelaya if he correctly understood Mr. Zelaya's earlier statement that Mr. Lee signed the bid forms in blank before he left and that he (Zelaya) filled out the forms later. Mr. Zelaya indicated that that was correct." On page 4, in the sixth paragraph, the word "you" in the second sentence was deleted and the words "the Board" were added in its place. There being no objection, the above motion was unanimously approved. 11. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JULY 12. 1990 Member Boneysteele, member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and Member Dalton reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Dalton, that the Expenditure List dated July 12, 1990, including Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100451-100455, Running Expense Check Nos. 53795-54262, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 8405-8474, and Payroll Check Nos. 20526-20828, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 12. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REOUIRING BOARD ACTION None 13. REPORTS a. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 1) Mr. Dolan, General Manager-chief Engineer, reported on the status of Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal franchise ownership stating that a few months ago the District became aware that the owners of Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal were considering selling the company to Browning Ferris Industries (BFI). This matter was scheduled for Board consideration at the April 19, 1990 Board meeting but information that was requested was not received by the District so the matter was postponed. Mr. Dolan met with Mr. Bruen, the attorney representing BFI and Pleasant Hill Bayshore. At that meeting Mr. Dolan learned that the transaction had been completed although he did not see the document. BFI employees driving BFI trucks are picking up garbage in CCCSD's franchise area in contradiction with the requirements of the franchise. Mr. Bruen indicated that there was a second agreement by which BFI subcontracted to serve the area. Mr. Dolan will be sending a letter to Pleasant Hill Bayshoreregarding this matter. Mr. Ken Little, attorney for Pleasant Hill Bayshore, responded stating that the equipment was sold to BFI and the equipment and employees are leased back to Pleasant Hill Bayshore. He does not feel that a breach has been committed. He stated that the agreement will be sent to the District. ,07'" 12 ~'90 134 2) Mr. Dolan stated that AB 3144 - Filante would obligate the District to mark our non-pressure ,pipe or pay for the damage if it is damaged by others. At one point CASA had decided not to make a big effort to stop this bill. John Larson and Kent AIm have mobilized to try to defeat the bill by working on it directly. They have contacted agencies around the State.. Support for our position was found among larger cities and flood control agencies~ President Carlson executed a letter stating our position that was sent to Senator Bergeson, the committee chair. The Senate public works hearing was postponed until August 8. Mr. Dolan will keep the Board informed on this matter. 3) Mr. Dolan stated that at a recent meeting in Michigan he learned about the State-wide practice of Water Quality Awareness Week. Each year the Governor of Michigan declares a week in the fall as Water Quality Awareness Week. Water and wastewater utilities use this event as an opportunity to provide information to the public about their activities with media attention, open houses, etc. Mr. Dolan suggested that we consider a Water Quality Awareness Week and would like to address the Sewer and Water Agencies of Contra Costa County regarding this matter. The Board concurred with this concept. 4) Report on District travel expenses was held over to the July 19, 1990 Board meeting. 5) Mr. Dolan announced that he received a call from the City of Walnut Creek regarding the cutting of trees required for the District's pipeline relocation work on the I680 job. citizens are upset that trees must be cut. The District has the necessary permits. There will be a meeting with the District, the City of Walnut Creek, and Caltrans to discuss this matter. 6) Mr. Dolan announced that the first round of testing and analysis of air emissions from the treatment plant has been completed as required under AB 2588. Under the priority setting formula used by the state agency, CCCSD is ranked as "high priority" on the cancer priority scale. Almost all of this high priority rating is due to stack emissions from the incinerator. The significance of these findings is unclear. Mr. Dolan will keep the Board up to date on this matter. b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Kent AIm, Counsel for the District, stated that he has been contacted by the attorney for Dalton Construction. The attorney indicated that they will be taking no further action against the District. Out of courtesy, Mr. AIm will send them a letter indicating that the District did not intend to besmirch their reputation. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT c. None d. BOARD MEMBERS Member Boneysteele stated that he received a letter from CASA requesting nominations for off icers and he requested the Board members to contact him with any nominations. Member Rainey stated that there will be a Solid Waste JPA meeting tomorrow. 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS None 15. CLOSED SESSION None ?>,'~~",";O 7'~' 12,90 135 16. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Carlson adjourned the meeting at the hour of 8:05 p.m. ' ~d.L President of the Board of Directors Central Contra Costa sanitary District County of, Contra Costa, state of California Countersigned: Secre Sanl. State 07 12 90 ..