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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON N~EMBER 3,1988
The Oi strict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary Di strict
convened in a regular meeting at its regular place of meeting, 5019
Imhoff Pl ace, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at
3 :00 p.m. on .November 3, 1988.
In the absence of President Rainey, President Pro Tem Boneysteele
called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll.
1.
RCl. L CAL L
PRESENT:
Members:
Dalton, Clausen, Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Members:
Carlson, Rainey
President Rainey had previously indicated that she would be unable
to attend this meeting and had requested that she be excused.
Member Carlson entered the meeting at the hour of 3:04 p.m.
II.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
III.
APPR~ AL OF MINUTES
1.
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 1988
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Dalton, that
the Minutes of October ll, 1988, be approved as presented. There being
no objection, the motion was approved with Members Carlson and Rainey
be i ng absent.
IV.
HEARINGS
1.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RECYCL ING PLAN PROPOSED BY
VALLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR ZONES 2,4, AND 5
President Pro Tem Boneysteele indicated that the purpose of this
public hearing is to receive public comments regarding the recycling plan
proposed by Valley Waste Management for Franchise Zone 2 - Lafayette,.
Franchise Zone 4 - the unincorporated areas of Walnut Creek, and
Franchise Zone 5 - Danville and Alamo.
Member Carlson entered the meeting at the hour of 3:04 p.m.
Mr. Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr.
Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, who prov ided an overv few of the
District's role in the recycl ing area, highlighting the efforts of the
Regional Recycling Advisory Committee. Mr. Morsen briefly highlighted
the components of the recycling pilot program by Valley Waste Management
for the Danvllle', Alamo, and Lafayette areas comparing the present and
proposed serv ice 1 evel s and rates. Mr. Morsen rev iewed the refuse
collection rate-setting modifications requested by Valley Waste
Management in conjunction with implementation of the recycling program.
President Pro Tem Boneysteele accepted questions from the audience
concerning the recycling proposal and conversion to automated curbside
co 1 1 ect i on .
At 3 :31 p.m., President Pro Tem Boneysteel e opened the publ ic
hearing to receive public comments regarding the recycling plan proposed
by Valley Waste Management for Franchise Zones 2,4, and s. Receipt of
correspondence from Mayor Beverly W. Lane of the Town of Danville, Mayor
Ernest W. Parti of the City of Lafayette, Bruce Reed Goodmiller, Gilbert
Henry Gates, Grady and Norma Dav i s, Lynn and Dav id V. Hiden, Frances
Dyer, Richard C. Trudeau, Herman Silverman, Joseph R. Carroll, Art
Porter, Jim and Terri Horan, Robert Kahn, Leah Rol nick, and George
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Henebury of Ci rco Gl ass, was acknow ledged and by reference incorporated
in the minutes.
Mr. John Garity, Assistant General Manager of Waste Management of
North America, addressed the Board concerning implementation of the
proposed recycl ing program and automated curbside collection service.
Three plastic containers would be provided for curbside collection of tin
and aluminum cans, glass and plastic soft drink bottles, ,and newspapers.
Mr. Garity reviewed the proposed program and indicated that Valley Waste
Management would be willing to work with each resident individually if
they encounter problems in using the toters in the automated curbside
collection program. Mr. Garity stated that Valley Waste Management will
invest millions of dollars in equipment for the proposed full-scale
programs. Consequently, the District should recognize interest expense
as a cost of doing business. Mr. Garity requested that in future years,
rat&-setting adjustments be based on an index. This will encourage the
contractor to be as efficient as possible. By the same token, the
contractor must assume all the risks of doing business. Since future
disposal costs are unknown, those must be reimbursed.
In response to questions from the Board and members of the audience,
Mr. Garity described the toter container and the collection and
separation of recyclables. Board Members indicated a desire to have the
automated curbside collection pilot areas. incl ude both flat and hilly
areas. In response to a question from Member Dalton, Mr. Garity stated
on behalf of Valley Waste Management, that the present rates are adequate
and can be increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI>. Mr. Garity
stated that the approximate cost of the proposed recycling program net of
sale of recyclable material would be $1 per household if Valley Waste
Management were unable to implement the automated curbside collection
serv ice. Mr. Garity stated that th is recycling program is a tried and
proven program in that it met or exceeded pr&-determined goals for waste
reduction in the San Jose area. In response to a question from a member
of the audience, Mr. Garity stated that the current collection rate in
San Ramon is approximately $6.50 per month. A significant rate increase
has been requested in San Ramon. In considering rates for an area, the
demographics of that area and the need for capital investment must be
considered as well. In closing, Mr. Garity requested that the Board go
forward with the proposed recycling program pilot project and let the
publ ic make the decision on the service. Valley Waste Management is
willing to provide a public information/education program and invest
time, training, and equipment.
Mr. Herman Sil verman, 691 Glenside Drive, Lafayette, addressed the
Board on behalf of a group of his neighbors. Mr. Silverman stated that
.he and his neighbors are in favor of recycling but are vigorously opposed
to curbside collection of refuse. Mr. Sil verman requested that the
issues of recycling and automated curbside collection be separated; that
recycl ing be put out to bid; and that a legal opinion be secured with
regard to bidding. Mr. Sil verman stated that refuse collection rates
should not be based on the Cpr. Lastly, Mr. Silverman requested that
this public hearing be continued to a later date when working people may
attend.
President Pro Tem Boneysteele stated that these hearings were moved
to 3:00 p.m. as a compromise between daytime and evening hearings to
accommodate people doing business with the District. An evening hearing
was scheduled for the last refuse collection rate increase request, and
no one spoke in opposition to the request.
Ms. Avon M. Wilson, Vice Mayor of the City of Lafayette, spoke on
behalf of the Lafayette City Council summarizing the comments contained
in the October 26, 1988 letter from the Lafayette City Council attached
to the position paper. The Lafayette City Council does. not endorse a
long-term contract with the refuse collection rates tied to the CPI. Ms.
Wilson stated that since the public hearing held by the Lafayette City
Council, comments have been received. The majority of those comments
suggested that consideration of the curbside recycling program be
separated from consideration of the automated collection serv ice. The
Board of Oi rectors may want to rev few these issues now. In any case,
they shoUld be reviewed carefully at the end of the thre&-month trial
period. The Board'should resolve the legality of allowing other
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interested firms to make proposals for recycling. Concern has been
expressed that the handicapped or aged may be unable to bring their
refuse to the curb. Finally, Ms. Wilson asked what provision has been
made for charitable organizations.
Mr. Stanford W. White, 555 Silverado Drive, Lafayette, stated that
there are three separate items' before the Board. Fi rst, the recycl ing
program should be 'put out to bid. Secondly, there are some people who do
not want to handl e thei r garbage whether they are abl e to or not. These
people would not be in favor of automated collection. The franchisees
should put notices of the hearings and the matters to be considered in
the garbage bills. Lastly, there is no reason to change the current
rate-setting process which is working very well.
Mr. Steven A. Moore, of Pacific Rim Recycling, 433 Industrial Way,
Benicia, requested that the recycling pilot program be put out to bid.
Mr. Moore expressed concern that garden debris will be mixed with
garbage. Mr. Moore stated that he woul d be willing to prov ide a
recycl ing program for the District similar to the one he now provides for
the City of Walnut Creek. The participation rate in Walnut Creek is at
130 percent of what was predicted.
In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Moore indicated that he
would be happy to do a test program in any or all of the areas franchised
by the District, if he felt there was a true commitment to expand the
program if the test were successful.
Mr. Moore indicated that one container woul d be prov ided for all
bottles, glass, and aluminum cans.
President Pro Tern Boneysteele declared a recess at the hour of 4:50
p.m., reconvening at the hour of 5:01 p.m.
Mr. John R. Tulley, 3486 Springhill Court, Lafayette, expressed five
points to the Board.
1)
The Board should consider separating the recycling program from
the refuse collection program.
2)
Mr. Tulley objected to paying the same rate for a 60 gallon
container that he now pays for a\96 gallon container.
3)
The financial disclosure now provided by the franchisee should
continue and should be made part of the contract.
4)
Offers from other groups and agencies should be considered for
both recycling and garbage collection. They may already have
equipment and may hot need to invest millions of dollars.
5)
Mr. Tulley objected to having garden clippings in the same
container as garbage because of the smell and the chance of
fire.
Mr. AndreN Young, 1491 Laurenita Way, Al amo, addressed the Board
reporting that he has received no objections to the proposal. A hearing
was held by the Alamo Improvement Association. There were no objections
to the proposal at the hearing. It is the opinion of the Alamo
Improvement Association that the recycling program and automated service
should be implemented on a trial basis as proposed. Mr. Young expressed
his hope that the trial would be successful and that the program would be
adopted on a community-wide basis.
Mr. Louis C. Renaud, 2365 Royal Oaks Drive, Alamo, and Executive
Di rector of the Round Hi 11 Associ ati on, stated that he has not yet
received a full presentation on the proposed recycling program and
automated collection system. Mr. Renaud recommended that the Board
rev iaw a busi ness pl an which shoul d di scl ose personnel changes, income,
and future rates. Mr. Renaud stated that it is extremely important that
the automated collection system pilot project be conducted in hilly
areas. Mr. Renaud stated that there are a number of peopl e who are
physically unable to participate in the automated collection program.
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Mr. George Henebury, President of Ci rco Recycl ers, stated that the
recycling program should be put out to bid. A letter and an outline of a
proposal from Circo Recyclers/Pacific Rim was submitted to the Board and
included in the agenda packet.
There being no further comments, President Pro Tem Boneysteele
closed the public hearing at the hour of 5: 18 p.m. and returned the
matter to the Board for deliberation.
In the discussion that followed, support was expressed for
separating the three issues of recycling, automated collection service,
and the rate-setti ng procedure. The Board req uested add iti ona 1
information on other recycling programs currently in operation, other
providers who may be interested in providing recycling services, cost and
revenue projections for the recycling program, and projections of cost
savings to be generated from automation.
Mr. Dolan reviewed the alternatives available to the Board and the
kind of information that would be generated by the various pilot programs
being considered.
Member Carl son expressed concern with the estimated 30 percent
reduction due to automated garbage collection and the corresponding 10
percent increase for recycling costs. The collector could achieve a
significant profit. Mr. Dol an agreed and stated that was the reason
staff recommended retaining the current financial review procedure and
providing the ability to return to the current rate-setting method should
the financial review indicate excessive profits.
Presi dent Pro Tern Boney steel e stated that the solid waste fate of
the District is in the control of others. Whatever resol ution of the
sol id waste disposal issue is reached, an effective recycling program
will be necessary. Curbside recycl ing will be needed.
Member Carlson stated that the issues of recycling and service level
shoul d be separated. If information on automated collection serv ice
coul d be gathered during the recycling pl1 ot program, that woul d be
hel pful .
Mr. Hazard, Counsel for the District, stated that the Board has the
right under the terms of the franchise agreEment to go forward with a
pilot pr~ect or with a full-scale program with Valley Waste Management
in their franchise zones. If the Board wished to consider other
recycl ers, that woul d requi re 1 ega 1 ana lysi s. Before rendering such an
opinion, Mr. Hazard indicated that he would 1 ike to give Valley Waste
Management an opportunity to provide legal authorities supporting their
position. Mr. Hazard stated that he would analyze those and proceed with
his own legal opinion.
President Pro Tem Boneysteele requested that staff review the
testimony presented at this public hearing and define the alternatives
before the Board, including the Valley Waste Management proposal. In
response to requests for an evening hearing, President Pro Tern
Boneysteele indicated that this matter will be brought back for further
consideration at an evening meeting with the understanding that
addi ti ona 1 input will be 1 imited to five minutes per person. Fo 11 ow i ng
discussion, the public hearing to consider the recycling plan proposed by
Valley Waste Management for Zones 2,4, and 5 was continued to 7:30 p.m.
on December 15, 1988. Staff was di rected to publish notices of the
continued public hearing in the Contra Costa Times and to provide written
notices to those who completed speaker cards today.
President Pro Tem Boneysteele declared a recess at the hour of 5:51
p.m., reconvening at the hour of 5:52 p.m., with all parties present as
previously designated.
2.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON UNINHABITED DISTRICT ANNEXATION 104 AS
AMENDED BY THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ( LAFCO)
President Pro Tem Boneysteele 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.
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At 5:53 p.m., President Pro Tem Boneysteele opened the public
hearing to consider uninhabited District Annexation 104B, 104E, and 104F
as amended by LAFCO. There being no written protests or comments either
in favor of or in opposition to the proposed uninhabited annexations, the
public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Clausen, that
Resol ution Nos. 88-147, 88-148, and 88-149 be adopted, certify ing that
the Board has rfN iewed and considered the Negative Decl aration,
concurring with the adoption of the Negative Decl aration of LAFCO, and
ordering annexation of the territory contained in District Annexation
104B, 104E, and 104F. Motion approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Members: Da 1 ton, Cl ausen, Ca rl son, Boney steel e
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Rainey
3.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON INHABITED DISTRICT ANNEXATION 104 AS AMENDED
BY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO).
President Pro Tem Boneysteele stated that the purpose of this public
hearing is to consider testimony of affected property o.,¡ners before
acting on the proposed annexations amended by LAFCO.
At 5:54 p.m., President Pro Tem Boneysteele opened the public
hearing to consider inhabited District Annexation 104C as amended by
LAFCO.
Mr. John R. Tulley, 3486 Springhill Court, Lafayette, addressed the
Board. Mr. Tulley stated that he appeared before LAFCO on August 10,
1988. At that time, he requested that LAFCO delay consideration of the
annexation because he had only two days notice. He was advised that
there would be a second public hearing on this matter by Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District. Mr. Tulley stated that he had no objection to
the proposed annexati on after hav ing the opportunity to rev few the
i nformati on.
There being no further comments or written protests, President Pro
Tem Boneysteele closed the public hearing at the hour of 5:57 p.m.
At 5 :57 p.m., President Pro Tem Boneysteele opened the public
hearing to consider inhabited District Annexation 1040 as amended by
LAFCO. There being no written protests or comments either in favor of or
in opposition to the proposed inhabited annexation, the public hearing
was closed.
It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Dalton, that
the Secretary of the District be directed to file a Notice of
Determination as a Responsible Agency stating that the District
considered the Negative Declaration as prepared by LAFCO and that
Resolution Nos. 88-150 and 88-151 be adopted certifying that the Board
has reviewed and considered the Negative Declaration, concurring with the
adoption of the Negative Declaration of LAFCO, and ordering the
annexation of the territory contained in District Annexation 104C and
104D. Motion approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Members:
Carlson, Dalton, Clausen, Boneysteele
NOES:
Members:
None
ABSENT:
Members:
Rainey
IV.
BIDS AND AW ARDS
1.
REJ ECT ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR TREATMENT PLANT LANDSCAPING PRo) ECT,
PHASE I, DISTRICT PRaJ ECT NO. 10031
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the bids
received were higher than anticipated. Staff met with Board Member
Carlson and the landscape ar,chitect. As an outcome of that meeting, a
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number of ideas for modifications to the plans and specifications were
developed which should result in significant cost savings.
Member Carlson stated that the original budget and scope of work for
Phase I of the Landscape Plan was reviewed by the Landscape Committee but
during the process of developing the plan, many items were added back in
the design. The scope of work must be reduced to the original concept
and the project rebid.
Member Boneysteele requested an update on the project. Mr. Dolan
indicated that staff would be happy to provide an update at a future
meeting.
It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Clausen, that
all bids submitted for the Treatment Plant Landscaping Project, Phase I,
District Project No. 10031, be rejected. Motion approved on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Members: Carl son, Cl ausen, Da 1 ton, Boney steel e
Members: None
Members: Ra i ney
NOES:
ABSENT:
Member Clausen stated that he was not in agreement with the project
as long as the concrete batch pl ant and the County equipment training
yard remain in their current locations.
VI.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Carlson, that
the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items 1 through 13 excluding Item 10,
be appro~ed as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and
recordings duly authorized.
1.
Resol ution No. 88-152 accepti ng an easement at no cost to the
District from CHARLES F., EIlZEL, et ux, Walnut Creek area (Job
4544 - Parcel 2) was adopted and recording authorized.
Motion approved on the follow ing vote:
AYES: Members: Da 1 ton, Carl son, Cl ausen, Boney steel e
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Rainey
2.
Resol ution No. 88-153 accepting an easement at no cost to the
Di strict from RONALD A. TATTI, Wal nut Creek area (J ob 4544 -
Parcel 3) was adopted and recording was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYE S: Members: Da 1 ton, Ca rl son, Cl ausen, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Ra i ney
3.
Resol ution No. 88-1s4acc~pting an easement at no cost to the
District from RAY F. PETERSON, et al, Walnut Creek area (Job
4544 - Parcel 4) was adopted and recording was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Da 1 ton, Carlson, Clausen, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Rainey
4. Resolution No. 88-155 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from GLORIA'R. HINDS, et al, Alamo area (Job 4582 -
Pa rce 1 1) was adopted and reco rd i ng was author iz ed.
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Motion approved on the following vote:
AYE S: Members: Dalton, Ca rl son, Cl ausen, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Ra i ney
s.
Resol uti on No. 88-156 accepting an easement at no cost to the
Di strict from DONALD R. MARTIN, et ux, Al amo area (J ob 4582 -
Parcel 2) was adopted and recording was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYE S: Members: Dalton, Carl son, Cl ausen, Boneysteele .J'
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Ra i ney
6. Resol uti on No. 88-157 accepti ng an easement at no cost to the
District from RONALD LOK, et al, Orinda area (Job 4543 - Parcel
3) was adopted and recording was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Dalton, Carl son, Cl ausen, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Ra i ney
7.
Resol ution No. 88-158 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from ADAPT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, INC., Orinda
area (J ob 4543 - Parcel 8) was adopted and recordi ng was
authorized. --
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Da 1 ton, Carl son, Cl ausen, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Rainey
8.
Resol ution No. 88-159 accepting an easement at no cost to the
District from DALE LIEDORFF, Orinda area (Job 4532 - Parcel 9)
was adopted and recording was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Dalton, Ca rl son, Cl ausen, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Ra i ney
9.
Resol ution No. 88-160 was adopted concurring with and adopti ng
the Negative Declaration of Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCO), certifying that the Board has reviewed and considered-
the Negative Decl aration, and ordering the compl etion of
District Annexation No. 104A.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Da 1 ton, Carl son, Cl ausen, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Ra i ney
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11.
The contract work for the Treatment Plant Remodel Project, Phase
I, Women's Locker Room - Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer
(GC/MS) Laboratory, District Project No. 10039, was accepted and
the filing of the Notice of Completion was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Da 1 ton, Carl son, Cl ausen, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Ra i ney
12.
The Board was advised of the close out of the Stage sB Phase II
Project (District Project No. 3763) and the return of $50,414 to
the Treatment Pl ant Program. Th is item was presented for the
Board's information. No action was taken.
13.
The Board was advised of the settlement of the claim from A. A.
Marek, contractor for the Muth Drive Construction Project. This
item was presented for the Board's information. No action was
taken.
It was moved by Member Clausen and seconded by Member Carlson, that
Item 10, Quitclaim Deed to Stephen R. Williams, et ux, Job 1119, be
approved, that the President of the District Board of Directors and the
Secretary of the District be authorized to execute said Quitcl aim Deed,
that authorization be given for the Quitcl aim Deed to be recorded only
after the work of the abandonment has been paid, and that Resolution No.
88-161 be adopted. Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Cl ausen, Ca rl son, Da 1 ton, Boney steel e
NOES: Members: None
AB SENT: Members: Rainey
CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
None
VII.
APPRO¡ AL OF EXPENDITURES
1.
,EXPENDITURE LIST DATED NO/EMBER 3,1988
Member Dal ton, member of the Budget and Fi nance Committee, stated
that he and Member Boneysteele reviewed the expenditures and found them
to be satisfactory.
-It was moved by Member Dal ton and seconded by Member Boneysteel e,
that the Expenditure List dated November 3, 1988, including
Self-Insurance Check Nos. 100307-100310, Running Expense Check Nos.
42361-42651, Sewer Construction" Check Nos. 6367-6434, and Payroll Check
Nos. 14718-14982, be approved as recommended. There being no objection,
the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent.
VIII.
BUDGET AND FINANCE
1.
REV ENUE REPORT FOR THE QUARlER ENDED SEPTEM3ER 1988
Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. Walter N.
Funasaki, Finance Officer, who presented the Operations and Maintenance
revenue report for the three months ended September 30, 1988, reporting
that actual revenues exceeded budget by $14,000. We were virtually on
budget. However, the percentage of annual budget realized through the
quarter was 6.8 percent. Mr. Funasaki summarized the major revenue
accounts having large variances.
President Pro Tem Boneysteele declared that the Revenue Report for
the quarter ended September 1988 was duly received.
RECEIV E THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR lHE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 1988
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Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that copies of the
District's audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June
30,1988, were provided to the Board. Staff would be happy to answer any
questions the Board may have.
Following discussion of the procedures used by the auditors, it was
moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Boneysteel e, that the
audited Financial Statements, auditor's opinion, and related management
letter for the fiscal year ended June 30,1988, be received. There being
no objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent.
President Pro Tem Boneysteele indicated that he was quite pleased
with the auditor's report. Mr. Funasaki stated that Johnston, Gremaux
and Rossi did a very competent audit. Mr. Funasaki stated that he found
their staff to be technically competent and very conscientious.
IX.
LEGAL/ LITIGATION
1.
APPROJ E THE SETlLEMENT OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA roSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
VS. FIREMAN' SFUND LITIGATION CONCERNING lHE 1979 BOILER ROOM
,EXPL aSIaN
It was moved by Member Carlson and seconded by Member Clausen, that
. the payment of $187,500 to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by
the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in final and complete settlement of
the insurance claim resulting from the explosion in the auxiliary boiler
room which occurred on September 24, 1979, be approved. Motion approved
on the following roll call vote:
AYE S: Members: Ca r 1 son, Cl ausen, Da 1 ton, Boney steel e
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Rai ney
X.
CORRESPONDENCE
NOTE FOR THE RECORD THE LETTER FROM CHARLANE BRONN CONCERNING
OVERFLOr'J AT 4 LA PLAZA, ORINDA
1.
The Board noted receipt of the letter from Charlane Brown concerning
the overflow at 4 La Pl aza, Orinda and the commendation to Collection
System Operations Depar1ment staff for the immediate and professional
response to the problem. The Board commended CSO for the excellent job
they do, stating that their good work is the best public relations that
, the District has.
XI.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
None
XII.
REPORTS
1.
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GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Dolan directed the Board's attention to the Water
Reclamation poster displayed at the National Water Pollution Control
Federation conference in October 1988. Messrs. Jim Kelly, Ken Grubbs,
and Son Nguyen created the poster which will be available for use at
meetings on the Water Reclamation Project.
b. Mr. Dolan stated that this year the Capital Improvement Plan and
capi tal fees w ill be considered prior to the regul ar budget process in
the Spring. Mr. Dolan introduced Mr. Robert A. Baker, Deputy Chief
Engi neer, who presented the proposed schedul e for consideration of the
Capi tal Improvement Pl an and adoption of the capital fees. Capital
Projects Committee meetings were tentatively scheduled for December 13,
1988 and January 3,1989 to begin the review process.
c. Mr. Dol an announced that the District Christmas party will be
held on December 3,1988, at the Pleasant Hill Recreation Center.
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2.
COU NSEL FOR THE DI STRICT
None
3.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
a. Ms. Joyce E. McMillan, Secretary of the District, reported that
the Employee Service Awards Luncheon, recognizing employees with 10, 15,
20, and 25 years of service, will be held on November 9, 1988 at the
Vel vet Turtl e.
It was'moved by Member Dalton and seconded by Member Carlson, that
Resol ution No. 88-141 honoring employee service award recipients Daniel
Lopez, Gerald Winter, Claude Odom, William Katsuleres, David Johnson, Jim
Coe, Tom Trice, Robert Collins, Yvonne Brown, Marjorie Griffin, David
Allen, Ral ph "Butch" Zeiger, Jesse Lawrence, Harold Newman, Kurt Darner,
William McDowell, Warren Katchmar, Larry Shepardson, Rodger Smith,
Kenneth Harrison, John Larson, Ronald Klimczak, Helen Baumgartner, Walter
Funasaki, Gregory DeChambeaux, Donal Gallagher, Daniel McCown, Clyde Lee
Hopkins, Molly Mull in, Robert Baker, Donita Hohenstein, Robert Boase,
Diane Perk ins, John Reilly, Steve Colberg, John "Ph 11" Snyder, Bhupi nder
Dhaliwal, and Melvin Strong, Resolution No. 88-142 honoring Claude Odom,
Construction Equipment Operator, for twenty years service, Resolution No.
88-143 honoring William Katsuleres, Maintenance Crew Leader, for twenty
years service, Resolution No. 88-144 honoring Dave Johnson, Senior
Engi neering Assi stant, for twenty years serv ice, Resol ution No. 88-145
honoring Daniel Lopez, Maintenance Crew Leader, for twenty-five years
service, and Resolution No. 88-146 honoring Gerald Winter, Construction
Inspector, for twenty-five years serv ice, be adopted. There being no
objection, the motion was approved with Member Rainey being absent.
b. Ms. McMi 11 an di stributed the rev ised Contra Costa County Sol id
Waste Management Plan dated October 19,1988.
4.
BOARD MEMB ERS
Member Boneysteel e reported that the Regi ona 1 Recycling Adv isory
Committee will meet on November 15,1988.
Member Clausen reported that the MOU Solid Waste Export Negotiating
Committee met with representatives of San Joaquin and Solano Counties
th is week.
Mr. Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager, reported on the meeting
with Messrs. Everett Jenkins, and Jim Meeder concerning the $10.56
surcharge being imposed at West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill. Mr.
Morsen indicated that Richmond does not want to fill up the West Contra
Costa Sanitary Landfill, nor do they really want litigation. Additional
information and legal advice is needed before staff can recommend a plan
of action. If the Board has no obj ecti on, th is coul d be di scussed in
greater detail with the Board's Solid Waste Committee. The Board voiced
no obj ecti on.
XIII.
ANNOJ NCEMENTS
None
XIV.
QOSED SESSION
None
xv.
ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSIONS IN QOSED SESSION
None
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XVI.
ADJ CURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President
Pro Tem Boneysteele adjourned the meeting at the hour of 6:45 p.m.
esident of the Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary Distric
County of Contra Costa, State of Cal
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