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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD MAY 17,1973
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a
Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road,
Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on May 17, 1973, at
8:00 o.c1ock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Rustigian.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneystee1e, Mitchell and Rustigian
ABSENT:
Members:
Gibbs and Allan
Member Gibbs arrived at 8:02 o'clock, P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
MEETING OF MARCH l5, 1973
It
Minutes
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the
of the meeting of March 15, 1973, be approved. Carried by the following
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
2.
MEETING OF MAY 3, 1973
To be continued.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
.ÐISTRICT ORDINANCE 86
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, that
Section 11-801 (Connections involving special conditions) should be amènded and
that staff and eounse1 for the District are reviewing the matter, item was continued.
2.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 54-2 (PUBLIC SEWERING AREA 29) KUSS ROAD AREA,
DANVILLE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the District
had received a response from Michael T. Stoddard, Tinning and DeLap, Attorneys
at law, regarding presentation of petitions of protest to Local Improvement
District 54-2 not being in proper form. Mr. Stoddard has been assured that the
District would honor the protests and that a public hearing on the matter will
be scheduled during the summer. Item continued.
3.
ANNUAL AUDIT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that an audit pro-
posal from Elmer Fox and Co. had been requested and will be forthcoming. After
discussion by Board Members and staff on audit proposals received from Ernst and
Ernst and Coopers and Lybrand, item was continued.
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4.
CONSOLIDATION PROPOSALS WITH CITY OF CONCORD
,Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that staff had been
in contact with officials of the City of Concord. He reported that the City is
preparing a staff analysis of the District's proposal for consolidation of treat-
mentfacilities which will be presented to the City Council on May 29,1973.
Mr. Horstkotte stated he will attend the City Council meeting.
In response to query, Mr. Horstkotte explained that under Section 6530 of
the California Health and Safety Code, cities are authorized to own, operate
and maintain sewage systems. After assurance that, in event of annexation of
the City of Concord, its sewage facilities would be required to meet District,
specifications. Staff w~s requested to acknowledge receipt of correspondence
from the City of Concord proposing a sewage contract with the District. Item
continued.
5.
COUNTY WATER QUALITY STUDY
Mr. Horstkotte, General Mana~er-Chief Engineer, reported on a staff meeting
held on May 16, 1973, with officials of Contra Costa County regarding the County's
Water Quality Control Study.
Mr. Horstkotte then reported on a meeting held this date with officials
from the County, Mt. View Sanitary District and the Cities of Antioch, Concord
and Pittsburg. He stated that three Committees had been formed (Administrative,
Legal and Engineering) to review and formulate an appropriate method for im-
plementation of the County's Water Quality Control Study. After explanation
of the function of each Committee, Mr. Horstkotte stated the Committees planned
to complete their studies'and present theirreconnnendations to the various
governmental entities involved by July 10, 1973. He stated that he will pro-
vide progress reports on the matter. Item continued.
WATERSHED 11A TRUNK SEWER INSTALLATION AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM T. NEWMAN
FOR STECKOLL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SUB 4452)
6.
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the existing
6" sewer line in Moraga Road, Moraga, (Watershed lIA) has insufficient capacity
and that a new 8" sewer line (approximately 1,700 feet) should be installed to
parallel the existing line. He stated then an 8" line would be adequate for the
entire watershed although it was planned to maintain the existing 6" line. He
explained that Stecko11 Development Corporation would install the 8"line based
on District specifications at a cost of approximately $17,000.00, and that the
District would credit Steckoll Development Corporation with any future fixture
charges and rebates.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute agreement'with Steckoll
Development Corporation, Watershed 11A and that such agreement be amended to
authorize installation of an 8" sewer line vice 12" line; Steckoll Development
Corporation to receive credit for all future fixture charges from subdivision
4452 and rebates for connections to the off-site 8" watershed line. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT:
After explanation by Secretary Davis that an additional easement was
being granted by Mr. Carlson, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Gibbs, that easements from:
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Grantor
Job No. Parcel No.
2155 4, Sub A & B, Portion 5
2155 4, Sub A & B, Portion 6
2155 4, Sub A & B, Portion 4
2155 4, Sub A & B, Portion 1
2155 5
2267 2
2214 5
1909 1
2248 1
2279 4 & 5
Carried by the following vote:
Gertrude L. Hamilton
Richard F. Whitmer, et ux
Nancy B. Richard
Norman T. Walter, et ux
Norman T. Walter, et ux
City of Walnut Creek
Herbert L. Wi1denrat, et ux
Viking Homes, Inc.
Roy E. Sumner, et ux
Douglas E. Carlson
be accepted and their recording ordered.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
b.
Member s :
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None'
Allan
CONFIRM "AMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM(S)" AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
OF SAID DIAGRAM(S):
46-2-45
Original Assessment No.
Amended Assessment No.
Apportioned Amount
46-2-77
46-2-78
46-2-79
46-2-80
$ 887.29
2,809.72
517.59
0.00
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3.
Members ~
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, SYCAMORE ROAD,
PROJECT (WS 35 SOUTH)
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the President and
Secretary be authorized to execute Agreement with Contra Costa County for the
installation of 100 ft. of 8" sewer line at District expense for the Sycamore
Road Project (WS 35 South). Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT, CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS,
FRONTAGE ROAD, TREATMENT PLANT
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, re-
garding Division of Highways responsibility for frontage road fill, it was
moved by Member Boneystee1e,seconded by Member Gibbs, that the President and
'Secretary be authorized to execute Agreement with the California Division of
Highways regarding the construction of a frontage road across District property
at the Treatment Plant. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
COMMENTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO FEDERAL-STATE SEWAGE CONSTRUCTION
, GRANT :PROGRAM. (BASSA)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the BASSA
correspondence on this matter was informational. A brief discussion followed.
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6.
DISTRICT ANNEXATION 38 (BISHOP RANCH)
RESOLUTION NO. 73-41, A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION
PROCEEDINGS DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 38,
Board Members and staff discussed District annexation procerlure and whether
the District can or should require submission of Environmental Impact Reports.
After assurance by staff that an EIR was not necessary for District Annexation
No. 38, and after referring the question as to if the District may impose a re-
quirement that an Environmental Impact Report be submitted prior to consideration
of annexation to District Counsel, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 73-41 be adopted and that a public hearing
on District Annexation No. 38 be scheduled for the meeting of June 7,1973.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-40, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No.
73-40 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
8.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
VIII .
REPORTS
1.
COMMITTEES
BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY
a.
Member Gibbs, member of the Executive and Operating Committees, BASSA,
presented Secretary Davis with copy of a May l5, 1973, memorandum depicting BASSA
activities to date, for further d~ssemination to Board Members.
Member Gibbs reported that through agreement with The Association of Bay
Area Governments, ABAG was in support of BASSA's request for designation as
the Bay Area Planning Agency for water pollution control. Member Gibbs indicated
that State regulatory agencies for water pollution control appeared to favor
exercising planning control over the Bay Area Basin plan with BASSA acting as an
implementing agency. Discussion followed.
b.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
Member Boneystee1e, Chairman of the Advisory Committee, reported that the
Committee had completed its draft memorandum on policy implementation and that
Committee assignments had been made to provide additional background material
on the problem of solid waste in Contra Costa County. The Committee is planning
to complete its report for submission to the Board of Directors on June 21,1973.
c.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Member Mitchell, Chairman, and Member Boneysteele, of the Personnel Committee,
reported that the Personnel Committee had reviewed staff recommendations regarding
certain reclassifications within the Engineering Department, appointments of per-
sonnel in the Administrative Department and a proposal for adoption of a dental
plan for District employees. Chairman Mitchell stated the Personnel Committee
recommended adoption by the Board regarding the following personnel matters:
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-42, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWO ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR POSITIONS, RANGE 51 ($959 - $1,165)
After discussion and explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 73-42 be adopted. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
RESOLUTION NO. 73-43, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF
CCNSTRUCTION INSPECTOR ASSISTANT, RANGE 48 ($891 - $1,083)
After discussion and explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 73-43 be adopted. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
RESOLUTION NO'. 73-44, A RESPOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWO CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTOR ASSISTANT POSITIONS, RANGE 48 ($891 - $1,083) .
/ After discussion and explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by,Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 73-44 be adopted. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
AUTHORIZATŒON FOR ~INATIÐNS AND EMPLÐiJ;IENT OF TWO CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTOR ASSISTANTS '
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that
authorization to hold oral and written examinations and for the employment
of two Construction Inspector Assistants be approved. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
RESOLUTION NO. 73-45, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KIMBLE BEST AND
GERALD WINTER ENGINEERING AID III, RANGE 48D ($1,031)
After discussion and explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that Resolution No. 73-45 be adopted. Appoint-
ments to be effective June 1,1973. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
RESOLUTION NO. 73-47, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR
RECEPTIONIST-CLERK AND APPOINTING RUTH ANN MERCHANT
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that Reso-
lution No. 73-47 be adopted; appointment of Ruth Ann Merchant to be effective
July 1, 1973. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5
0,
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Members:
Members:
Member:
73
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
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RESOLUTION HO. 73-48, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JULIE L. VERNON, FISCAL
CLERK AND MARGUERITE SULLIVM~, ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolu-
tion No. 73-48 be adopted; appointments of Julie L. Vernon and }~rguerite
Sullivan to be effective July 1, 1173. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
l1embers:
Members:
Memb er :
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
~SOLUTION NO. 73-49, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR
ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR
After discussion and explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
secondeù by Hember Boneystee1e, that Resolution No. 73-49 be adopted effective
this date. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
RESOLUTION NO. 73-50, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELIGIBLE LIST FOR
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that staff had
interviewed twelve applicants. Staff recommended establishment of an eligible
list to consist of the four highest qualified applicants and that after further
interview on May 22, 1973, Mr. Horstkotte requested staff be authorized to offer
the position of Engineering Associate, Range 61 :($l,,223 - $1,488)', to: tw(), applicants.
After discussion, it was moved by Hember Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that Resolution No. 73-50 be adopted and that staff be authorized to offer the
position of Engineering Associate,Range ($1,223 - $l,488) to two applicants.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Memb ers :
Memb er :
Boneysteele, Gibbs, ttitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
RESOLUTION NO. 73-51, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A DENTAL PLAN FOR ALL
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES INCLUDING EMPLOYEES RETIRING AFTER JULY 1,1973
After explanation by ~t~ff that participation by Board Members in the dental
plan would result in lower rates for the District, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Hember Hitchell, that Resolution No. 73-51 be adopted and that the
costs for such dental plan for all participants (estimated at $16.20 per month
per participant) be borne by the District and that the dental plan selected be made
effective July 1,1973, and shall include all District employees and dependents in-
cluding employees who retire on and after that date. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2.
Memb ers :
Members:
Memb er :
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
GEi\¡ERAL MAHAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-46, A RESOLUTION APPROVING DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT
2100, RUDGEAR ROAD
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte that the District had met requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and District Ordinance 89
(Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines), it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Boneysteele, that Rêso1ution No. 73-46, be adopted. Carried by the,
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
t-Iembers:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteéle, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-46A, A RESOLUTION MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2100, RUDGEAR
ROAD PROJECT
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 73-46A be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:'
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Allan
b.
RE-APPROVE DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2100, RUDGEAR ROAD AREA,
SOUTH OF WALNUT CREEK AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Boneystee1e,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that District Sewering Project 2100, Rudgear Road,
be re-approved and that authorization for advertisement for bids on the project be
approved; bids to be received by June 7, 1973. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member::
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT DATED MAY 15, 1973
c.
Mr. Horstkotte explained that the Water District was requesting that the
District's Advanced Treatment Test Facility remain operational for an additional
period of two months (July 9 to September 9) to permit a Water District On-Site
Testing Program of renovated waste water to industrial customers. Mr. Horstkotte
stated that cost to the District would approximate $16,000.00 and would not in-
terrupt District plans on construction of its expanded treatment plant facility.
After discussion and assurance that progress reports on the Testing Program will
be provided by staff, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that authorization to continue the operation of the District's ATTF in
support of Contra Costa County Water District's On-Side Testing Program be ap-
proved and that $16,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund be authorized.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Allan
INFORMATION, "
d
Mr. Horstkotte noted the Board Members had received copies of a District
Memorandum on Sewer Service and a District form pertaining to Status of En-
vironmental Impact Statements/Reports.
3.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
4.
SECRETARY
Mr. Davis reported that San Pablo Sanitary District was interested in
formalizing a procedure on the hosting of meetings held by the Contra Costa
Sanitary Districts President's Council. After brief discussion, President
Rustigian stated that he would contact Mr. Homer Vaughn, General Manager
San Pablo Sanitary District, on the matter.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
l. Member Boneysteele reported that Colonel Campbell of Ora Lema Sanitary
District had passed away.
2. Board Members reviewed and discussed The Orinda Association meeting held
on May 14, 1973, wherein garbage rates and type of service was discussed. After
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discussion, staff was requested to further analyze and obtain additional data on
rates and service in other communities for comparison with operations performed
by Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc.
3.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:38 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian declared an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter.
At 10:06 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian recQnvened the regular meeting.
4. Board Members, staff and Mr. Carniato, Acting Counsel for the District,
discussed the District's solid waste management program and the District's con-
tractual obligations with Collecting Agencies franchised by the District.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:20 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian adjourned the regular meeting.
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Preside of the D tric~Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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