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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 07-07-88 108 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 7, 1988 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular meeting at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 3:00 p.m. on July 7, 1988. President Rainey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call the roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Clausen, Carlson, Rainey ABSENT: Members: Dalton Member Dalton entered the meeting at the hour of 3:19 p.m. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS None III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 1988 It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Clausen, that the minutes of June 2, 1988, be approved with the following amendments: Under Item IX., SOLID WASTE, the second sentence in the third paragraph was amended to read, "It is proposed that the pilot program be established in the mobile home parks only but that the revenues and expenses of this program be added to those of Zone 3. Under Item IX., SOLID WASTE, in the third sentence in the third paragraph the word "that" was changed to "the mobile home." . . There being no objection, the above motion was approved. with Member Dalton being absent. 2. MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 1988 It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Cl ausen that the minutes of June 16, 1988, be approved as presented. 'There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Dalton being absent and President Rainey abstaining for the reason that she was not present at the meeting of June 16, 1988. IV. HEARINGS 1. HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON. UNINHABITED DISTRICT ANNEXATION 102 AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the purpose of this public hearing is to consider testimony of affected property owners before acting on the proposed annexations amended by LAFCO. Mr. Dolan stated that staff is not aware of any objections to the proposed annexations. At 3:08 p.m., President Rainey opened the public hearing to consider uninhabited District Annexation 102 as amended by LAFCO. There being no comments either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed uninhabited annexations, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Clausen, that Resolution Nos. 88-081, 88-082, 88-083, '88-084, and 88-085 be adopted concurring with and adopting the Negative De~aration of LAFCO and ordering annexation of territory contained in uninhabited District Annexation 102 as,~mended by LAFCO. Motion was approved on the following . toll call vote: " 0 '1 ~:.~~.'Ô 7, '. { 8 8 :1 109 AYES: Members: Boneysteel e, Cl ausen, Carl son, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Dalton 2. HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON INHABITED DISTRICT ANNEXATION 102 AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL ,4GENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) . Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the purpose of this publ ic hearing is to consider testimony of affected property owners before acting on the proposed annexations amended by LAFCO. At 3:11 p.m., President Rainey opened the public hearing to consider inhabited District Annexation 102 as amended by LAFCO. There being no comments either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed inhabited annexations, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Member Boney steel e and seconded by Member Carl son, that Resolution No. 88-086 be adopted concurring with and adopting the Negative Declaration of LAFCO and ordering annexation of territory contained in District Annexation 102G as amended by LAFCO. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Carlson, Clausen, Rainey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Dalton V. BIDS AND AW ARDS 1. AUTHORIZE PilARD OF CONTRACT.. FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DEFICIENT SEWER FACIL ITIES IN MARTINEZ, ORINDA, WAL ttJT CREEK, AND PLEASANT HILL, DISTRICT PROO ECT NO. 4327 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that this project involves a series of small pipe repair efforts. Bids were solicited and received. The apparent low bidder was V & M Construction/Backhoe at $102,548. Staff would recommend award of the construction contract to V & M Construction/Backhoe. Member Dalton arrived at the hour of 3:19 p.m. Staff efforts to obtain an agreement by which the property owner at 24 Arbutus Court will maintain the new 4-inch sewer after the expiration of the one-year warranty period were discussed. It was moved by Member Carl son and seconded by Member Boneysteel e, on the basis that staff is protecting the interests of the District shoul d the Arbutus Court portion of the contract be del eted, that award of the construction contract for replacement of existing deficient sewer facilities in Martinez, Orinda, Walnut Creek, and Pleasant Hill, District proj ect No. 4327, be authorized to V & M Construction/Backhoe, the lowest responsible bidder. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Dol an indicated that the Arbutus Court matter woul d be brought back to the Board for further action should the District be unable to reach a satisfactory agreement with the property owner. 2. AU THORIZ E fW/ ARD OF CONTRACT TO V & M CONSTRUCTION! BACKHOE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DISTRICT PRQJ ECT NO. 4326, PORT CHICAGO PUMP STATION ABANDONMENT AND SEWER IMPROI EMENTS - WATERSHED 44 . Following explanation by Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Clausen, that award of construction contract for District Project No. 4326, Port Chicago Pump Station Abandonment and Sewer ImprovEments, be authorized to V & M Construction/Backhoe, the lowest responsible bidder. There being no obj action, the motion was unanimously approved. O'~R:' - 0,." ,. 8'8. <JI>..~. :. ',,1 ¡ . ~ .."'~. ¡It ,I ... ';..J1 110 VI. CONSENT CAL ENDAR It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of fourteen items, b~ approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. 1. Resolution No. 88-087 accepting an easement at no cost to the District. from J. L. BIGGS, et ux, Danv ill e area (Job 4261 - Parcel 2) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boney steel e, Dal ton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None fIB SENT: Members: None 2. Resolution No. 88-088 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from J. M. ALBINI, et ux, Orinda area (Job 4503 - Parcel 1) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: NOES: Members: Clausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Rainey Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 3. Resolution No. 88-089 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from R. LITTLETON, et ux, Lafayette area (Job 2532 - Parcel 4) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carl son, Boney steel e, Da 1 ton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None fIB SENT: Members: None 4. Resol ution No. 88-090 accepting an easement at no cost to the District from BENEV<l.ENT AND PROìECTIV E ORDER OF ELKS, Wal nut Creek area (Job 4428 - Parcel 1) was adopted and recordi ng authorized. . . Moti on unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None fIB SENT: Members: None 5. Resol uti on No. 88-091 accepti ng an easement at no cost to the District from A. L. PODV A, Executor of the estate of George McCamly, Danv 111 e area (Job 4417 - Parcel 4) was adopted and recording authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None JIB SENT: Members: None 6. Resolution No. 88-09ê.was.adopted, confirming that publication of District Ordinance No. 167 establ ishing the sewer service charges to be billed to' all served properties for 1988-1989 has been maq~. 0.7':0 O~7'" b'~8~ 111 Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Ca rl son, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None ,ABSENT: Members: None 7. Quitcl aim Deed to NORMAN E. BOTTORFF, et al, Job 4011, was approved, the President of the District Board of Di rectors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deed, and Resolution No. 88-093 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Ca rl son, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 8. Quitclaim Deed to BLACKBURN-TIMME ASSOCIATES, a California Limited Partnership, Job 4474, was approved, the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitcl aim Deed, and Resolution No. 88-094 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carl son, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None .. JIB SENT: Members: None 9. Quitclaim Deed to WALttJT VIEW PROPERTIES, a General Partnership, Job 114, was approved, the President of the District Board of Di rectors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitclaim Deed, and Resolution No. 88-095 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Ca rl son, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None JIB SENT: Members: None 10. Quitcl aim Deed to DAV IDON HOMES, Job 1586, was approved, the President of the District Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District were authorized to execute and record said Quitcl aim Deed, and Resol ution No. 88-096 was adopted to that effect. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Ca rl son, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra iney NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 11. Resolution No. 88-097 was adopted concurring with and adopting the Negative Declaration of Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) certify ing that the Board rev iewed and considered the Negative Decl aration and ordering the compl etion of District Annexation No. 102-A. ' ,07 07 88 C, i 112 . Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Rai ney NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 12. Authorization was given for P.A. 88-14 (Orinda area) and P.A. 88-15 CDanville area) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. Motion unanimously approved on the follow ing vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 13. The contract work for the Schedule-B (Phase 1B) San Ramon Valley Interceptor Sewer Project (District Project 4224B) was accepted and filing of the Notice of Completion was authorized. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Clausen, Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Mem.bers: None ABSENT: Members: None 14. Consideration of the adoption of a resol ution of necessity authoriz ing acquisition of property rights for the San Ramon Valley Interceptor Sewer, District Project No. 4224 (Parcel 32), was continued to August 4,1988. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carl son, Boneysteele, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None CALL FOR RBlUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OJT OF ORDER Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that due to the presence of interested persons in the audience, it may be appropriate to move consideration of the solid waste item forward. Hearing no , objection, President Rainey proceeded to Item XI., Solid Waste. XI. sa. ID WASTE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATIONS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE - INCREASES 'SUBMITTED BY V ALLEY WASTE' MANPßEMENT, ORINDA-MORPßA DISPOSAL SERV ICE, INC., AND PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE' DISPOSAl.; ,< SUBSBlUENlL Y SET RATES IF APPROPRIATE" ' 1. Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Ch ief Engi neer, briefly summarized the issues remaining for Board consideration. Mr. Dol an then introduced Mr. Walter N. Funasaki, Finance Officer, who distributed the calculations requested by the Board at the public hearing on July 6, 1988. Mr. Funasaki stated that Attachment X-A refl ects the 94 percent operati ng ratio calculation for Valley Waste Management based on a $5.84 disposal fee. A 20.48 percent increase in forecasted revenues would be requir~d to achieve a 95 percent operating ratio, which would result in a monthly residential single-can rate of $12.85. A 21.74 percent increase in forecasted revenues would be required to achieve a 94 percent operating ratio, which would result in a monthly residential single-can rate of $12.95. ,Bo;rd d~iþeration followed concerning pass through of disposal ,>-',~:J';: ti.p¡)ing 'fe~s ind" the level of operating ratio to be used in setting the . . r.efuse collection rates for Valley Waste Management. 07 07 88 113 Member Boneysteele indicated that Valley Disposal rates had increased at a rate of 9.0 percent per annum since 1980, whereas the CPI had only increased at a 4.9 percent rate. Fuel costs had actually decreased since 1980 and Valley has negotiated favorable labor contracts. Valley Waste Management must demonstrate efficiencies before he would be willing to approve a 94 percent operating ratio. Member Carlson apologized for being unable to attend the meeting of July 6,1988, but stated his understanding that there was no comment from the publ ic other than the letters received from the cities and towns. Member Carl son stated that he read all the correspondence and rfN iewed the Board packet. Member Carlson stated that it has been very few years that the operators exceeded the five percent profit. With environmental concerns, di sposal probl ems, new technol ogi es, and restrictions bel ng placed on disposal, refuse collection is a risky business. It has been this District's past experience that the public does not want less service but rather wants more service and is willing to pay for it. The $5.84 tipping fee has been in effect for a year. Valley Waste Management paid that fee to maintain uninterrupted service. For these reasons, it " seems reasonable to accept the 94 percent operating ratio. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that new rates for refuse collection be established for Valley Waste Management as set forth in Attachment X-A excl ud i ng Management Fee, Services and Development Fee, and Net Tangible Asset Fee resulting in a 21.74 percent rate increase effective July 1, 1988. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carl son, Dalton NOES: Members: Boney steel e, Rainey JIB SENT: Membe rs: None It was noted for the record that although President Rainey approved the pass through of the $5.84 disposal fee, she was opposed to the 94 percent operating ratio. The Board was generally supportive of the concept of joining with the Al ameda County agencies in a Price Waterhouse study of the Valley Waste Management intercompany charges. Staff was requested to bring back further i nformati on with regard to the cost and schedul e for the study. Messrs. Dolan and Funasaki indicated that they would do so. Mr. Funasaki reviewed the revised calculations distributed to the Board with regard to Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal and briefly summarized the rate-setti ng history of that company. Attachment V II reflects the 95 percent operating ratio calculation previously di stributed to the Board. Attachment V II-A refl ects the 94 percent operating ratio calculation requested by the Board at the public hearing on July 6, 1988. Follow ing deliberation during which Member Boney steel e noted that, shoul d Pl easant Hill Bay Shore Disposal's and Orinda-Moraga Di sposal 's interests prevail in thei r litigation concerning control of Acme Fill Corporation, the two together would continue to control Acme Fill, it was moved by Member Cl ausen and seconded by Member Carl son, that new rates for refuse collection be established for Pleasant Hill Bay Shore Disposal effective July 1, 1988, as set forth in Attachment VII-A including pass through of $5.84 Acme Fill Corporation tipping fee. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Ca rl son, Dalton NOES: Members: Boneysteel e, Ra i ney ¡eSENT: Members: None Mr. Funasaki reviewed the revised calculations distributed to the Board with regard to Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. As the Board requested, calculations were made using West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill tipping fees. 07":07 88~., ~ 114 Following deliberation, it was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carl son, that new rates for refuse collection be established for Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. effective July 1, 1988, as set forth in Attachment X-A(Alt.) as corrected including pass through of a tipping fee of $5.84 per cubic yard. Motion approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Carl son, Da 1 ton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: Boneysteel e ABSENT: Members: None President Rainey stated her belief that there are economies of scale from which Orinda-Moraga Disposal does not benefit and for that reason the 94 percent operating ratio is justified. Adoption of Legislative Findings was discussed and they will be prepared for Board consideration and adoption. Following discussion of a question posed by Valley Waste Management, the Board indicated that the timing and method of billing are business decisions to be made by the coll ectors. President Rainey commended Mr. Funasaki for his work on the refuse collection rate increase applications. At this time, President Rainey proceeded to Item X., Personnel. X. PERSONNEL 1. APPRO¡ E AND AUlHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR lHE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER, SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT, AND COUNSa. FOR lHE DISTRICT Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Chief Engineer, briefly highl ighted the proposed contracts for the General Manager-Ch ief Engi neer, Secretary of the District, and Counsel for the District. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that the Employment Contracts for the General Manager-Chief Engineer and the Secretary to the District effective July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1993 be . approved and execution authorized; and that the Contr.act for Legal Serv ices for Counsel for the District effective July 1, 1988 through June 30,1991 be approved and execution authorized. Motion approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: Members:, Cl ausen, Carl son, Boneysteel e, Dalton, Ra i ney NOES: Members: None J'BSENT: Members: None President Rainey returned to the order of the agenda. VII. ADMINIS TRA TIV E 1. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESQUTION REnUESTING CONSQ IDA TION OF lHE . ElECTION OF DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL El ECTION It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Carlson, that Resolution No. 88-098 requesting consolidation of the .elections of Di strict Board Members with the Statew ide General El ection, be adopted. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. VIII. ENGINEERING 1. AUlHORIZE lHE GENERAL MANAGER-CHI,EF ENGINEER TO EXEOJTE AN AGREEMENT WIlH lHE JOINT VEN1URE JMM/CDM TO ASSIST lHE DISTRICT WITH lHE HEADWORKS AND CONTRA COSTA BWLEVARD/"A" LINE FACILITIES PLANS 07 ~<;b 7 "¥}"'88i."~ !' 115 Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, indicated that this work was discussed in the Engineer's Report at the June 16, 1988 Board meeting. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. James Kelly, Planning Division Manager, who briefly described the routes under consideration for the Contra Costa Boul evard/"A" Line rel ief sewers. It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Dal ton, that the General Manager-Ch ief Engi neer be authorized to execute an agreement with the joint venture of JMM/CDM to assist the District with the Headworks and Contra Costa Boul evard/"A" Line Facilities Pl ans. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. IX. APPRCN AL OF EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JULY 7, 1988 " ,..' ,.1-. Member Boneysteel e, member of the Budget ånd Fi nance Committee, stated that he rev iewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. Member Dalton indicated that he reviewed the expenditures as well. It was moved by Member Boneysteel e and seconded by Member Dal ton, that the Expenditure List. dated July 7, 1988, incl udi ng Sel f-Insurance Check Nos. 100279-100285, Running Expense Check Nos. 40039-40405, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 5873-5951, and Payroll Check Nos. 13535-13827, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. X. PERSONNEL 1. APPRO¡ E AND AUlHORIZE EXEQJTION OF CONlRACTSFOR lHE GENERAL MANAGER CHIEF ENGINEER, SECRETARY OF THE DISlRICT, AND COUNSEL FOR lHE DISlRICT ' This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARBITRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION, DENY THE GRIEV ANCE OF , BElH MAPlES REGARDING HER Q.ASSIFICATION . ' 2. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, who rev iewed the two issues grieved and the findings of the arbitrator. It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that the grievance of Ms. Beth Maples as Secretary II be denied and dismissed as the final action of the District. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. XI. SQ 10 WASTE 1. FURlHER CONSIDERATION OF THE APPlICATIONS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION RATE INCREASES SUBMITTED BY V ALLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT, ,ORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERV ICE, INC., AND PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE DISPOSAL; SUBSEQUENlL Y SET RATES IF APPROPRIATE This item was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. XII. CORRESPONDENCE 1. LEmR FR~ MARSHALL GROOIN, GENERAL MANAGER OF V ALLEY WASTE MAN~EMENT, CONCERNING Aa.1E FILL RATE com ERSION Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Ch ief Engi neer, stated that the conversion to a tonnage fee recently adopted by Acme Fill eliminated the need for two rates" one for compacted refuse and one for uncompacted refuse. It is possible that this change was revenue neutral to Acme Fill but not to one coll actor or another. It woul d appear that more negotiation is needed between Valley Waste Management and Acme Fill. Recei pt of the 1 etter from Marshall Grodi n, General Manager of Valley Waste Management, concerning the Acme Fill rate conversion was acknow 1 edged. 0'7 0,' '" ,~,"..7~' "'~"":8,'8:;~" , ~~ ,. ,,' 1;7'~. " ,. 116 2. LEmR FROM SUPERV ISOR TOM TORLAKSON RmUESTI~ APPOINTMENT OF AN ElECTED OFFICIAL AND HEAD MANAGER TO lHE SQID WASTE ACTION TEAM Receipt of the letter from Supervisor Tom Torlakson requesting appoi ntment of an el ected offici al and head manager to the Solid Waste Action Team was acknowledged. President Rainey and General Manager-Chief Engi neer Dol an w ill represent the Di strict on the Sol id Waste Action Team. 3. LEmR FROM KEN LITlLE, ATTORNEY REPRESENTING PLEASANT HILL BAY SHORE DISPOSAL ANDORINDA-MORAGA DISPOSAL SERV ICE, INC., CONCERNING LANDFILL DISPOSAL SITES Receipt of the letter from Ken Little, attorney representing Pleasant~:'Hill Bay Shore Disposal and Orinda-Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., concerning 1 andflll disposal sites was acknowledged. It was noted for the record that the information contained in the letter was discussed in detail at the public hearing held on July 6,1988. 4. LEmR FROM SUPERV ISOR TOM TORLAKSON RBlUESTING LETJERS OF SUPPORT FOR EARL Y-AS-POSSIBLE APPRO¡ AL S OF ACME lRANSFER STATION MEASURES 'BEING CONSIDERED BY REGULATORY AGENCIES' Receipt of the letter from Supervisor Tom Torlakson requesting 1 etters of support for early-as-possibl e approvals of Acme transfer station measures being considered by regulatory agencies was acknowledged and support was expressed. XIII. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS RBlUIRING BOARD ACTION None XIV. REPOR15 1. GENERAL MANPßER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 1988, Central San and Contra Costa Water District will be hosting an open house for employees and Board Members interested in seeing the water reel amation facilities. Industry representatives will be invited as well. b. Mr. Dol an, General Manager-Ch ief Engi neer, reported that the nitrification process is coming back in 1 ine. After reaching a high of 12-14 mg/L, the effluent ammonia is down to less than 5 mg/L and improving. The nitrification process is a fragile one. Because ammonia control is so important, the Water District and Central San staff are proceeding with the installation of equipment that will provide for break point chlorination. The equipment is due in today. Operation will be tested over the weekend 'and del ivery of recl aimed water is expected to begin on Tuesday, July 12,1988. c. Mr. Dolan stated that some comments have been received concerning the difficulty of finding parking for afternoon Board meetings. This i~ also the case on triple-staff days. This is particularly true during the summer months because of summer help. There is generally space available in the south parking lot and on the hill to the south on the old frontage road. The proposed new north parking lot was deleted from the Capital Budget last winter. It may be appropriate to put it in the 1989-1990 Capital Improvement Budget. d. Mr. Dolan reported that Board Members and staff have been asked to comment at the Contra Costa Water District hearing on the Los Vaqueros Reservoir. Following discussion, 'it was detenmined that President Rainey will comment on behalf of the District. e. Mr. Dol an reported that the Lagiss property condemnation is proceeding. Mr. Dolan stated that he will be deposed on July 13, 1988. Mr. Lagiss' attorney has indicated that th~ intend to pursue the question of Central San's need for the property. O'l" 0'1" 8~8 . ' ." :: '~'. " , }î .~~:;:: -.:0: .1':, '; 117 f. Mr. Dol an reported that si nce the 1 ast Board meeti ng there has been a great deal of activ ity rel ative to the short-term solid waste issues of export, interim transfer stations and contingency plans. Mr. Dolan reviewed the status of discussions with Alameda County concerning export and expressed concern about the current state of the export pl ans. Central San has vol unteered staff support to develop an export plan. Although the plan is still in the developmental stages, Mr. Dol an prov ided estimates of the scope of the effor,t, the staff time involved, and the preliminary budget. A discussion followed concerning the need for consideration of methods of financing, the merits of recycling, the need for the County to assume a leadership role, and the need for contingency planning to solve the District's solid waste probl ems. Mr. Dolan reported that staff has been working on recycling with the District's franchised refuse collectors. The possibil ity of putting a recycling center on the District's Kiewit property has been discussed with Valley Waste Management. Because of permitting issues and compl icati ons associ ated with the unclosed hazardous waste si te, the future of the Acme interim transfer station appears uncertain. For that reason, the concept of modify ing the recycl ing center to incl ude an interim transfer station has been discussed. The transfer station could be owned by Central San or by the Solid Waste J PA and operated by a private contractor. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Dolan indicated that more information concerning the costs to proceed with permits for a transfer station facility will be provided at the July 21, 1988 Board meeting. At 6:10 p.m., Member Clausen left the meeting. Member Clausen had indicated previously that he would have to leave the meeting and had requested to be excused. President Rainey suggested that a meeting be held with representatives of Acme Fill to discuss the transfer station matter. Mr. Dolan indicated that he would schedule the meeting. Mr. Dol an stated that, staff has encouraged the County to have an al ternative avail abl e i n the event the export pl ans fail, Acme Fill cannot be expanded, and east/west transport of solid waste cannot be arranged. Most importantly, there is a need for a long-term solution. It may be necessary for the publ ic agencies to commit to a public landfill in order to satisfy the anticipated export condition of a long-term solution for export to Alameda County. g. Mr. Dol an indicated that because of the 1 ateness of the hour, the Planning Congress update would be held until the next meeting. h. Mr. Dolan announced that there was a leak in the force main leaving the Orinda Crossroads pumping station. CSO is exploring the probl em further. It is an emergency situation and staff is working to develop a solution to the problem. i. Mr. Dolan distributed a memorandum from Mr. Charles Batts, Plant Operations Depar1ment Manager, concerni ng the Board workshops on the District's wastewater trea1ment process and regulatory requirements. The workshops will be held on July 28, 1988, August 11, 1988, and September 8, 1988. 2. COUNSEL FOR lHE DISlRICT None 3. SECRETARY OF THE DISlRICT None 4. BOAAD MEMB ERS Member Boneysteele reported on the Contra Costa Water Forum held on June 15,1988. The featured speaker was Mr. David N. Kennedy, Director of the State Depar1ment of Water Resources. Mr. Kennedy di scussed the 01":" 07' ;, 8' go./; " ">:.,".,,,,:. . '.,'"",.<;: ': , ,;~t: ,',;~ I' , ~\ ~,', ",f 118 status of the drought and the condition of reservoi rs and water in the State. It was a very worthwhile program. xv. ANNQJ NCEMENTS None XVI. a.. OS ED SESSION None xv II. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION None -~íÎ xv III. ADJ QJ RNMEN T There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rainey adjourned the meeting at the hour of 6:24 p.m. resident of the Boar of Di recto, Central Contra Costa Sanitary Oi rict, County of Contra Costa, State of Cal iforni a COU NTERSIG NED: '"" "("'1'/"\ " , , '- ,)..J¿.:." set e ry of the Cen ral Contra I " Cos'ta Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California ,,' 0 'l',f 0 7:';, tš ~