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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 02-15-73 J-. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD FEBRUARY 15, 1973 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on February 15, 1973, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Rustigian. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MiNUTES 1. MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1973 The Minutes of the meeting of February 6, 1973, were approved as presented. 2. MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8,1973 To be continued. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 73-18, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that the Committee had reviewed the proposed salary schedule for District employees and recommended its adoption by the Board. The Personnel Committee further recommended that the Board adopt as policy: probationary status to be one year for all personnel and upon satisfactory completion of which, personnel would be eligible for a salary step increase; merit salary step increases for personnel will be considered after one year satisfactory service in grade. Both probationary and merit salary step increases will be effective upon the individual's anniversary date of employment in the District. In the event of unusual circumstances for individual personnel, the General Manager-Chief Engineer to bring the matter before the Board for consideration. After discussion by Board Members and explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, recommendations of the Personnel Committee were referred to staff for further review and report. It was then moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that Resolution No. 73-18 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None 02 15 73 35 2. STATUS REPORT - TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented Board Members with a copy of the District's Annual Discharger's Monitor Report for 1972 and a copy of the District's Water Pollution Control Plant January, 1973,' monthly report. He reported that the District had met water quality dis- charge requirements throughout 1972. ' Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented Board Members with a copy of a chart depicting various statistics and projections for basic data such as assessed valuation, population growth, plant capacity and average daily flow for the District. 3. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 a. RESOLUTION NO. 73-19, A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AGREEMENT TO TERMS OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OFFER, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50, SCHEDULE A After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 73-19 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None In response to query, Mr. Horstkotte reported that staff would prepare pertinent data on Local Improvement District No. 50 for perusal by Board Members prior to the meeting scheduled for March 1,1973. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSENT ITEMS a. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH, JOB NO. 2054, PARCEL 1, LAFAYETTE It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Job No. 2054, Parcell, Lafayette. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None b. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that ease- ments from: Grantor Job No. Parcel No. Our Saviors Lutheran Church Charles Hartman, et ux 2054 2154 1 16 - A & B be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None 02 15 73 JU c. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO COMMON USE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Consent to Common Use Agree- ment with Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Martinez, California. Carried by the following vote: ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: d. Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ROADS, JOB NO. 835, TRACT'NO. M.S. 1-72, LAFAYETTE It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Consent to Dedication of Public Roads (short form), Job No. 835, Tract No. M.S. 1-72, Lafayette. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 2. Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None AUTHORIZATION FOR GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COM- PLETION, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 207l, SOUTH BROADWAY, WALNUT CREEK After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and comment by Member Mitchell, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to file Notice of Completion, District Sewering Project 2071, South Broadway, Walnut Creek. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3. Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None AUTHORIZATION FOR GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1957, RAHN COURT AND SECOND AVENUE, WALNUT CREEK After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and staff and after discussion by Board Members concerning the extent of the project, it was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to file Notice of Completion, District Sewering ProJect 1957, Rahn Court and Second Avenue, Walnut Creek. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4. Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None AUTHORIZATION FOR $2,000.00, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 736 AND DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 859, BUCHANAN FIELD PUMPING STATIONS' MODIFICATION STUDY Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and staff explained that, because of construction of a new motel and convention center complex scheduled for completion in April, 1973, the present Buchanan Field pumping stations would have inadequate capacity. A study was therefore necessary to determine the extent of modification to the pump stations that may be necessary and its cost. After discussion by Board Members and staff regarding financing the project, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that au- 02, 15 73 37 thorization for $1,000.00 from the Sewer Construction fund for District Sewering Project 736 and $1,000.00 for District Sewering Project 859, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian None None 5. STAFF MEMORANDUM REGARDING NEW TYPE GARBAGE SERVICE AS PROPOSED BY MR. JOHN BLACKBURN FOR ORINDA/MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. Board Members and staff discussed a curbside type of garbage service proposed by Mr. John Blackburn for residential customers of Orinda. Mr. Blackburn prepared a draft questionnaire to ask Orinda residents their preference on type of garbage service they may desire. The draft question- naire was to be formally presented at The Orinda Association meeting of February l3, 1973, for approval of this type of service. During the discussion, concern was expressed by Member Gibbs, also a resident of Orinda, that the majority of the residents of Orinda did not desire curbside garbage service due to inconvenience and esthetic considerations. Additional concern was expressed by Board Members that, in the proposed draft questionnaire, Mr. Blackburn stated or implied that the District had given its approval for this type of garbage service and its rates, which is in fact not accurate. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that Presi- dent Rustigian convey to the President of The Orinda Association the con- cern of the Board and explain the District's position on the matter. VIII. REPORTS 1. COMMITTEES a. BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he had attended the BASSA Planning Committee meeting of February 14, 1973, to con- sider Contra Costa County's Water Quality Study. He reported that Mr. Frank Boerger, Consultant to the County, planned to present his recommendations on the study to the County Board of Supervisors within one month. Indica- tions are that his recommendations will include a nine month pre-engineering study on design and a study on financing and implementation of the County's plan via a program of joint exercise of powers agreements. b. CONTRA COSTA TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY OF CONCORD, MEETINGS Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he had attended these meetings and reported that, in general, these organizations favored annexation of the City of Concord to the District. Board Members and staff discussed negotiations with the City of Concord regarding alternatives for the consolidation of treatment plant facilities with the District. Upon request, the Board provided staff with guidance on the manner to proceed with negotiations on the staff level with the City of Concord. c. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING Secretary Davis reported that at its recent meeting on February 14, 1973, the Committee was still in the process of formulating its Policy Im- plementation Statement. d. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY COMMITTEE Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, noted that the Policy Committee would meet on February 21, 1973, and that he would be in attendance. He commented that Federal grant funds would be exhausted by July 1,1973, and therefore any application for grant funds by Contra Costa County should be completed by that date. 02 15 73 .;)ö ABAG SOLID WASTE "ACTION COMMITTEE" e. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, noted that Board Members had re- ceived a copy of his report on activities of ABAG's Solid Waste Action Com- mittee. He stated that it was anticipated that a contract for the SPUR demonstration project would be awarded this date to a firm headed by Mr. Hans A. Feibusch with Mr. Frank Stead as consultant. Further, that ABAG was recruiting for a Project Director to monitor and direct the project. Discussion followed. f. ALAMEDA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, noted that Board Members had re- ceived a copy of his report on activities of Alameda's Solid Waste Management Committee, of which he is a member. He indicated that the current trend ap- pears to be a regional type approach toward solid waste management under the auspices of ABAG. Mr. Bohn then reported that he would be preparing additional reports for the Board Members concerning recent action by the Governor of the State in forming three special task forces to review and examine various aspects of government. He then explained one of the objectives of the task force on "Taxes and Economy" was to place a limit on taxes with a further phase period wherein state taxes from personal income would gradually be reduced to 7.15 per cent. Board Members and staff discussed with Mr. Bohn various aspects of his reports and his additional comments. During the discussion, Member Boneystee1e, ex officio Member of Contra Costa County Solid Waste Management Policy Committee, stated that his personal schedule precluded his attendance at the Committee's meeting on February 21, 1973. Member Allan, alternate to Member Boneystee1e, indicated that he would attend, if possible. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated he would be present. g. CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICTS PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL President Rustigian and Member Allan reported on the Sanitary Districts Presidents' Council meeting which was held on February 13,1973, and hosted by Mt. View Sanitary District. They indicated that one of the major topics discussed by the Presidents' Council was the formation of a joint exercise of powers agreement amongst the various governmental entities. They stated that Mr. Victor Sauer, Contra Costa County Director of Public Works Depart- ment, and Mr. Frank Boerger, Consultant to the County, addressed the Council. Mr. Boerger indicated that he would shortly be making his recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on Contra Costa County's Water Quality Study with further presentation being made to the Regional Water Quality Control Board on March 27,1973. As one of Mr. Boerger's recommendations would refer to a joint exercise of powers program, the Council agreed to schedule a meeting for March 14,1973, to hear 'Mr. Boerger's report and to discuss the joint exercise of powers program. San Pablo Sanitary District offered to host the March 14 meeting. ( Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed various aspects of the report on the Presidents' Council meeting with primary emphasis on the joint exercise of powers program and its possible relation- ship to the District. h. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Member Mitchell, Chairman,of the Personnel Committee, reported that three staff personnel had received Operator Certification as required by the State. He suggested that presentation of their certificates of achieve- ment be made at the next Board Meeting. 2. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte reported that, due to the recent heavy rains, a slide condition had occurred on Line E-15, Sacramento-Northern right of way, 02 15 73 j~ Lafayette, on February 9,1973. The contractor, McGuire and Hester, with assistance from the District maintenance department, has made corrective repairs. Cost is estimated not to exceed $3,500.00. b. At request of Mr. Horstkotte, Mr. David Niles, Superintendent of 1 Plant Operations, explained in detail and the significance of the District's Annual Discharger's Monitoring Report for 1972 arid the Water Pollution Control Plant monthly report for January, 1973. Board Members queried Mr. Niles and discussed various aspects of the two reports. 3. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Bohn requested and received clarification of Board Policy re- garding the voluntary transfer of vacation time to be lost by District em- ployees in the case of Mrs. Eileen Heidenreich. 4. SECRETARY Mr. Davis reported District receipt of correspondence from the County Board of Supervisors regarding appointment of Board Members to the County Solid Waste Management Policy Committee as ex officio members, primary and alternate. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR a. APPLICATION OF THE DISTRICT'S SPECIAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE Member Mitchell stated that the Board may wish to review its previous policy of applying the~ecial sewer service charge to other governmental and tax-free entities. He suggested that the charge be applicable only to those special users who derive a commercial service other than human need. Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed and exchanged views on the matter and what impact current policy may have upon the District and its revenue program. Also discussed and noted was that other governmental entities currently impose a sewer service charge on governmental and tax-free entities. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manage~-Chief Engineer, reviewed for the benefit of Board Members current Board Policy as reflected in Section ll-801 of District Ordinance 86. Further, he reported that District billing for all special users had been posted. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, noted that the applicability of the special sewer service charge had been referred to the County Counsel for a legal opinion. After further discussion, the Board Members decided to take no action on the matter at this time. b. President Rustigian suggested that Board Members may wish to consider reverting to two meetings per month after April, 1973, if work load permits. x. ADJOURNMENT At 9:58 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian adjourned the meeting. ~'~ .-----G...-: , ~'-z'4 Presiden of the Dist ict "ard of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ~ ;( l~v;~ Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of Cälifornia ,02 15 73