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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD DECEMBER 6, 1979
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250
Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California,
on December 6, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Prior to calling roll, President Carlson congratulated Member
Boneysteele on his reelection to the Board (President Carlson was also
reelected) and Mr. William C. Dalton on his election to the District
Board and requested that the Secretary swear in the newly elected Board
members.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, President Carlson requested the
Secretary to call roll.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
Stanley
Member Stanley had indicated at a previous meeting that he would be
unable to attend the meeting of December 6, therefore, he was excused.
1.
ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
It was moved by Member Campbell to appoint Nels E. Carlson to serve
as President of the Board for a second term. Discussion followed
regarding considerations for choosing a Board Member to be President.
After further discussion, Member Boneysteele, seconded the motion
made by Member Campbell, to appoint Nels Carlson to serve as President
of the Board for a second term. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Member:
Boneysteele, Campbell and Carlson
Dalton
Stanley
Member Dalton stated that his "No" vote was not to be construed as
an "anti-Carlson" vote.
President Carlson took up the matter of appointments to standing
committees for the coming year. Board discussion followed regarding the
formation of a Solid Waste Committee and a Contract Committee. It was
also suggested that the Expenditure Committee's responsibilities be
expanded and the Committee be renamed the Budget and Finance Committee.
Board Members were in agreement with that suggestion.
After further discussion, President Carlson stated that he would
take under advisement the formation of Solid Waste and Contract Committees.
President Carlson appointed Members Campbell and Stanley to serve
as the Personnel Committee and Members Boneysteele and Dalton to serve
as the Budget and Finance CommHtee.
11.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1979
After discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that the minutes of October 18,1979, be approved
with the following correction:
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Under IIVIII. REPORTS, 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT", change Item a.
to read as follows:
"Mr. Carniato stated that Mr. J. Frank Theer has filed an accident
claim against the District as a result of stepping into a depressed trench.
He has been advised that the District is not responsible for his injury
in that the trench was dug by P,G&E and a Contractor for the installation of
a lateral sewer and PG&E utilities at the request of the owner of the
building. II
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Member:
Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
None
Stanley
III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
The Expenditure Committee has reviewed the expenditures as presented
and found them to be appropriate and recommended approval.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that RIE Voucher Nos. 9070 through 9342 inclusive; SIC Voucher
Nos. 809 through 820, together with SIC Voucher Nos. 3568 through 3584
inclusive, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Stanley
IV.
HEARINGS
None
V.
BIDS
None
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
SLIDE PRESENTATION - OUTFALL PROJECT 3170
After a brief discussion, Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
(GM-CE), referred to Jay McCoy, Collection System Services Division Manager,
to conduct the slide presentation on the outfall project.
Mr. McCoy introduced to the Board the personnel responsible for
doing the work related to the repair of the outfall project as well as
other District projects. They were as follows:
Ray Limjoco - Civil Engineering Assistant II
David Johnson - Civil Engineering Assistant II
Bob Marple - Civil Engineering Assistant II
Lloyd Smith - Engineering Associate
Wendle Whipple - Associate Engineer
Bill Ramsay - Engineering Associate
Ron Galloway - Civil Engineering Assistant II
Mr. McCoy proceeded with the slide presentation and explained the
slides depicting the various stages of work progress on the outfall
repair project. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mr. McCoy advised
that a scrapbook of the Outfall Project has been prepared and is available
for Board examination.
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Board Members stated that they were impressed with the presentation
and on behalf of the Board, President Carlson congratulated the engineering
staff on the excellent job they did on the outfall project.
Mr. Dolan, GM-CEt stated this was the most complex technical project
engineered by the District and that a tremendous amount of credit should
be given to Jay McCoy and his people for making this project such a success.
2.
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECT 5B-I
Mr. Dolant GM-CEt stated that since certain members of the Board had
difficulties with the previous staff recommendation to authorize Brown
and Caldwell to complete the Stage 5B-I Project Designt staff had considered
the possible effects of using another engineering firm for this work. The
Board and staff discussed the advantages and disadvantages of switching to
another engineering firm. The disadvantages include a time delay of three
to five months, which the staff would prefer not to have, but can tolerate.
The change to another engineering firm would entail an additional engineering
cost estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000 due to the new engineer
having to review some of the engineering work done to date. The staff would
intend to include this work in the scope of work for the engineering firm to
be hired for the completion of Project 5A-I. The advantages include improved
efficiency and coordination with the 5A-I completiont and the elimination
of the complication of doing business with an organization with which a major
dispute exists.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton, seconded by Member
Campbell to terminate the services of Brown and Caldwell for completion
of the Stage 5B-I Project Design and that staff be directed to solicit
services of other engineering firms to complete the design work of the
5B-I project. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
None
Stanley
3.
LETTER FROM TOWN OF MORAGA REGARDING THE TOWN REGULATION AND
FRANCHISE OF REFUSE COLLECTION
Board Members discussed the correspondence received from the Town
of Moraga regarding the regulation of refuse collection in the Town.
Staff sees no objection to this request but would advise that the District
should retain the right of control of ultimate disposal of the garbage
at no cost to the District.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that there is
no objection to the Town of Moraga conducting a study into the possibility
of regulating the garbage collection within its limits, but that the
District should retain the right of control of its ultimate disposal.
VIr.
NB~ BUSINESS
1.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMEMTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION
OF RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
After discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by
Member Boneys~eel~, that the ~asements, as listed, be accepted at no
cost t? the Dlstrlct, respectlve resolutions adopted, and their recording
authorlzed.
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Grantor Area Job No. Parcel Res. No.
a. Alton L. Davidson Alamo 3258 1 79-264
b. Shoeless Assoc. Alamo 3258 2 79-265
c. Alfred D. Schimmel & Helen Alamo 3258 3 79-266
M. Schimmel
d. Donald O. Mentzer & Doris Alamo 3258 4 79-267
E. Mentzer
e. Donald O. Mentzer & Doris Alamo 3258 5 79-268
E. Mentzer
f. Charles Dallas & Norene Dallas Alamo 3258 6 79-269
g. Hans J. Wefers & Cristiane Alamo 3258 10 79-270
Wefers
h. Hemme Ptnship Alamo 3183 1 79-271
i. Maxine M. Gidley Lafayette 3212 1 79-272
j. Lyle E. Fairchild Pleasant Hill 2995 4 79-273
k. Valley Oaks Assoc. Alamo 3192 4 79-274
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Stanley
2.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
After discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton, seconded by 'Member
Campbell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the
Consent to Dedication to Contra Costa County at no cost to the District,
San Ramon area, Job No. 3148, and that a resolution be adopted to that
effect. Resolution No. 79-215. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Stanley
3.
AUTHORIZATION FOR PA 79-31 (WALNUT CREEK AREA) PA 79-32 (ALAMO AREA)
AND PA 79-33 (PLEASANT HILL AREA) TO BE INCLUDED IN rOKIHCUMINu
DISTRICT ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS
After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, and Board discussion, it was
moved by Member Dalton, seconded by Member Campbell, that authorization
for PA 79-31 (Walnut Creek area), PA 79-32 (Alamo area) and PA 79-33
(Pleasant Hill area) to be included in forthcoming District Annexation
proceedings, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Stanley
AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING
PROJECT 3162, WATERSHED 10, MORAGA RD., MORAGA
4.
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, requested that this item be held over for a
future meeting. It was anticipated that the contractor would have
completed all final items of work by this time, but he has not.
5.
AUTHORIZE $550 FOR GAS DETECTION TRAINING CSO PERSONNEL
After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, it was moved by Member
Dalton, seconded by Member Campbell, that authorization of $550 for gas
detection training for 15 Collection System Operations personnel be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Stanley
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6.
AUTHORIZE $310 FOR H. S. McDONALD TO ATTEND A TWO-DAY SEMINAR IN
LOS ANGELES, CA., ENTITLED" INNOVATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY
ASSESSMENT SEMINAR", APPLICABLE TO PROJECT 5B-II
After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, and Board discussion, it was
moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization
of $310 for travel and expenses for H. S. McDonald to attend a two-day
seminar in Los Angeles, CA, entitled "Innovative and Alternative Technology
Assessment Seminar" on December 6-7, be approved. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Dalton, CAmpbell and Carlson
None
Stanley
AUTHORIZE $2,200 FOR DISTRICT PARTICIPATION IN A DRAINAGE STuny
INITIATED BY THE TOWN OF MORAGA
7.
Mr. Dolan explained that the Town of Moraga has engaged Tudor
Engineering to perform a drainage study on the creek located behind the
District's Moraga Pump Station.
The Town of Moraga has requested monetary participation in the
study by EBMUD, CCC Flood Control and Central San in the amount of
$8,750 each. Since the District is only a small property owner adjacent
to the creek and is not a major contributor to drainage and erosion in
that creek, it is not anticipated that the District would derive equal
benefits from the study. However, participation would enable the District
to have a voice in the conclusions of the study. Therefore, it is
desirable to participate in the study, but on a lessor monetary scale
than the other agencies.
Member Dalton felt that it is essential for the District to have
some association with this study, so that we have all the facts and be
able to avoid any distortions.
President Carlson commented that he can appreciate the Districts
concern about erosion of its property, but felt that by becoming involved
in the study the District could be accepting liability for what has and
may in the future happen to the area.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton, seconded by Member
Campbell, that authorization of $2,200 for District participation in the
Town of Moraga drainage study (creek at rear of Moraga Pumping Station)
be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Member:
Boneysteele, Dalton and Campbell
Carlson
Stanley
8.
PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION
ADOPT AMENDED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT PROCEDURE
Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that after the Board approval of the
Personnel Advancement Procedure at its meeting of November 15, it was
noted that the probationary period was set at a 6-month minimum.
Review by Management and the employees has indicated that the probationary
period should be set for a 12-month period.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton, seconded by Member
Campbell, to amend the adopted policy and procedure for personnel
advancements by revising the probationary period to a 12-month period.
Motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
None
Stanley
9.
APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR LITIGATION SERVICES
After explanation by Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, it was moved
by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the statements
for accrued payables from John J. Carniato dated November 28, 1979,
pertaining to the Peterson/Simpson matter totalling $12,804.57 be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
None
Stanley
10.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
VII 1.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Dolan advised that the Board had previously designated the
month of December for consideration of garbage rate increases for the
coming year. Thus far, there has been no word from the collectors in
regard to rate increases, with the exception of correspondence regarding
teamster contract negotiations.
b. Mr. Dolan advised that staff is working on revising the agenda
format. He distributed to the Board copies of previous Board meeting
agendas for their review and suggested format changes.
c. Mr. Dolan advised that Larry Walker, former Executive Director
with the State Water Resource Control Board, is now engaged in private
consulting. Mr. Dolan suggested that it might be appropriate for the
District to retain Mr. Walker1s services to assist the District in its
relationship with the State Board regarding grant funding of claims
evaluations on grant funded projects.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton, seconded by Member
Campbell, to authorize the GM-CE to retain Mr. Larry Walker as a consultant on
matters pertaining to claims in connection with grant funded projects
and to authorize an initial $2,000 for this purpose. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Dalton, Campbell and Carlson
None
Stanley
d. Mr. Dolan advised that visitors from the Peoples Republic of
China will be touring the Treatment Plant on December 13.
e. Mr. Dolan reported on two injury accidents: the first being an
electrical accident involving a Water District's contractor employee at
the Contra Costa County Water District Facility at the Treatment Plant
and the second being a trench failure at Rossmoor involving an employee
of a sewer contractor.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Carniato advised that he would present his report regarding
litigation in Executive Session.
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SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
Member Boneysteele reported that he had attended the ABAG Regional
Planning Committee Meeting. Discussions centered around the issues of
the San Luis Drain and the problems evolving between the California Air
Resources Beard and ABAG in regard to the ABAG Air Quality Mitigation
Plan.
The California Air Resources Board is of the opinion that the ABAG
Plan is inadequate in dealing with NOX pollutants and wants to impose
Los Angeles standards on the Bay Area. ABAG feels that is unnecessary.
Chairman Bort has requested that the committee members contact the EPA
expressing support of the ABAG Plan.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. President Carlson reported that the Nejedly Hearing on algae
blooms and circulating flows in the BaylDelta System has been rescheduled
for another date. In light of the fact that the District is not directly
involved in the subject of the hearing, President Carlson does not plan
to attend. A letter has been directed to Senator Nejedly advising that
the District has not recently contributed to water problems in the Bay
which are the subject of the hearing.
b. Member Boneysteele requested the Secretary furnish him with the
roll of polling places used at the special election of November 6, 1979.
At 10:32 p.m., President Carlson declared an Executive Session to
discuss litigation matters.
At 11:12 p.m., President Carlson closed the Executive Session and
reconvened the meeting.
X.
ADJOURN~1ENT
At 11:13 p.m., President Carlson adjourned the meeting.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
seC~~~d of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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