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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JUNE 21, 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', -'Wàlnut C~eek, C~unty of Contra Costa, State of California,
on June 21, 1973, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Rustigian.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteeele, Mitchell and Rustigian
ABSENT:
Memb ers :
Gibbs and Allan
At 8:28 o'clock P.M., Member Allan arrived.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
MEETING OF JUNE 7, 1973
After comments by President Rustigian and Member Mitchell, it. was
moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Minutes
of the meeting of June 7, 1973, be approved after making the following cor-
rections:
Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, 2. CONSOLIDATION PROPOSALS WITH CITY OF
CONCORD, SUB-PARAGRAPH 2.", delete second sentence and insert: "In the
discussion, Board Members and staff reviewed the District's proposal to
the City of Concord for annexation and the alternatives of forming a
joint exercise of powers agreement or extension of the present or a new
contract with the City of Concord for disposal of its wastewater to the
Sanitary District".
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, lOa. DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE SERVICE FOR
RESIDENTS OF ORINDA". After the first paragraph, insert the following para-
graph:
In response to query, Secretary Davis reported on the current
status of investigation and review by staff regarding the operations
of Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. Secretary Davis stated that he
had made a comprehensive inspection of garbage routes as performed by
Orinda/Moraga Disposal."
Under "VIII. REPORTS, b. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE", delete first sentence
of paragraph and insert the following:
"Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported
that the Committee had met on June 4, 1973, to review a staff memorandum,
dated May 25, 1973, and titled "1973-1974 Budget Request for Personnel"
and other personnel information presented in staff memorandums dated
May 22, 23, 25, 30 and June 1, 1973."
Motion correcting the Minutes of the meeting of June 7, 1973, carried
by the following vote:
AYES: . Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Boneysteele, Mitchell and Rustigian
None
Gibbs and Allan
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2.
MEETING OF JUNE 14. 1973
After comment by Member Boneysteele, the Minutes of the meeting of
June 14,1973, were approved after making the following correction;
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS. a. PERSONNEL: AUTHORIZE FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 23.
1973. AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE DAY OFF FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES", delete the title
and last sentence and insert the follOwing: title; "AUTHORIZE FRIDAY. AFTER
THANKSGIVING. AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE DAY OFF FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES", last
sentence; insert: "After such discussion, the Board took no action".
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV. HEARINGS
None.
V. BIDS
None.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
CONSOLIDATION STUDY ~ CITY OF CONCORD
1.
Mr~ Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that a
meeting of the Negotiating Committee with officials of the City of Concord
had been scheduled for 7:30 o'clock P.M., June 27,1973, at the Concord
City HalL
Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed
and exchanged comments regarding the District's proposal for annexation to
the District by the City of Concord and the alternatives of joint exercise
of powers agreement and contractual agreement for consolidation of sewage
facilities. During the course of this discussion, Member Allan arrived and
participated in the exchange.
After review of correspondence received from the City of Concord,
Member Mitchell requested Mr. Bohn to prepare additional appropriate
information for the June 27th meeting. Mr. Horstkotte was requested to
arrange a preliminary meeting of the Negotiating Committee prior to the
meeting scheduled with officials of the City of Concord. Item continued.
2.
COUNTY WATER QUALITY CONTROL STUDY
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented Board Members with a
copy of correspondence prepared by Mr. Bohn dated June 20 and 21; 1973,
regarding the County Water Quality Control Study. Board Members, staff
and Mr. Bohn will discuss the correspondence at the July 5,1973, meeting.
Item continued.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT:
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that
easements from:
D. E. Kyle, et ux
C. C. County
F. C. MacAlvey, et ux
Central Bank, N.A.
Envar-Lafayette Co., a
S. Prato, et ux
G. E. Phillips, et ux
partnership
Job No. Parcel No.
1530 1
1951 1
2005 2
2005 3
2167 3
2279 7
2311 1
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be accepted and their recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
b.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO DOUGLAS E. KYLE.
JOB 1530. ORINDA
It was moved by Member Mitchell. seconded by Member Allan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to
Douglas E. Kyle, Job l530. Carried by the following vote:"
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
c.
ACCEPT QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM HOLLY CORP.. TREATMENT PLANT
Secretary Davis explained that staff wished to withdraw this item
from the agenda. Item continued.
d.
AUTHORIZE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO HOLLY CORP., JOB 2032, PARCEL 1,
TREATMENT PLANT
Secretary Davis explained that staff wished to withdraw this item
from the agenda. Item continued.
e.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO DEDICATION (SHORT FORM),
JOB l7l0. TRACT 4l49. TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute Consent to Dedication
(short form), Job l7l0, Tract 4l49, to Contra Costa County. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
f.
CONFIRM "AMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM(S)" AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
OF SAID DIAGRAMCS)
Orig. Assmt. No.
Amended Assmt. No.
Apportioned Amt.
52-7-6-2
52-7-6-11
52-7-6-19
52-7-6-20
$2,888.58
2,888.58
52-3-4-9
52-3-4-11
52-3-4-12
2,791.l6
l,567.93
45-2-2-5
45-2-2-16
45-2-2-17
45-2-2-18
0.00
2,165.64
0.00
45-2-2-5
45-2-2-12
45-2-2-13
45-2-2-l4
45-2-2-15
2,l65.64
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.
ORDINANCE 50A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY
DISTRICT COMPILING THE EXISTING ORDINANCES OF THE DISTRICT AND
AUTHORIZING THE RENUMBERING OF THE DISTRICT CODE
After explanation by, and upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn,
Counsel for the District, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that Ordinance 50A be adopted, and placed in the
official files of Ordinances of the District; and further that the said
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ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District, and shall be
published once in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general
circulation, published and circulated in Central Contra.Costa Sanitary
District. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
2.a. Mr. Jack Freethy introduced himself and stated that he represented
the Association of General Contractors and was present in the audience
to observe the Board's action.
3.
AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONIES TO SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
discussion by Board Members, and upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte.
it was moved by Member Allan. seconded by Member Boneysteele that authori-
zation to transfer $200,000.00 from the Running Expense Fund to the Sewer
Construction Fund be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4.
Members: . Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
Members: None
Member: Gibbs
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND AUTHORIZATIONS
After explanation by, and upon the recommendation
General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member
Member Mitchell, that the following Sewer Construction
be approved:
of Mr. Horstkotte,
Allan, seconded by
Fund authorizations
Watershed 24 North. D.S.P. 2l87
Activity
Amount Authorized
$ 115.22
l82.8l
548.77
Watershed 29 North
Relocation of Holly Corp. Line at Treatment
Plant
District Expense. including soil investi-
gation. Treatment Plant Expansion,
Bechtel Corporation
5,000.00
Source Control Program
5,000.00
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele. Mitchell. Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
5.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF BECHTEL TRAILER
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
regarding the requirement for the Bechtel trailer, its ultimate use and
the equipment it contains, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded
by Member Mitchell, that authorization of $6,500.00 from the Sewer
Construction Fund to purchase a laboratory trailer from Bechtel Corpora-
tion be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
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6.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and after review and upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the
District, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
the General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to execute an Electronics
Equipment Maintenance Agreement with the County of Contra Costa. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell. Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
7.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF DISTRICT RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION FOR E. THOMAS
NORTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $62.82
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer.
it was moved by Member Boneysteele. seconded by Member Allan, that authori-
zation for payment of $62.82 as District Retirement Contribution for E.
Thomas North be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
8.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
9.
INFORMATION
a.
Board Members noted BASSA Memorandum dated May 30,1973.
VIII .
REPORTS
1.
COMMITTEES
a.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
Member Boneysteele, Chairman of the Advisory Committee, reported
on the Committee. meeting held June 20, 1973. He indicated that the
Committee contemplated further revisions to its policy implementation
statement and that, therefore, the Committee's tentative schedule for
completion of its report for submission to the Board of Directors was
no longer valid. Member Boneysteele stated the next Committee meeting
was scheduled for July ll, 1973.
Member Boneysteele reported on Recycling Workshop Seminar held on
June ll, 1973, which he had attended.
2.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
Mr. Horstkotte noted Board Members had received a copy of a staff
memorandum depicting a schedule of events by date to implement the
District's sub-regional facilities program for wastewater management.
In response to query. Mr. Horstkotte expressed confidence that the
District could obtain Federal and State concurrences on award of
contract by August l7,l973.
3.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a.
STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD AND STATE SOLID WASTE
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mr. Bohn reported that Superviso~ Alfred Dias had been appointed to
the State Solid Waste Management Board and that an Executive Director
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had been appointed. He stated that the first meeting of both the
Management Board and the Advisory Council had been scheduled for June
22,1973. in Sacramento, California.
b.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
Mr. Bohn reported on the current activities of the County Solid
Waste Management Policy Committee, chaired by Supervisor Dias. He
stated that a sub -committee (Member Boneystee1e is a member) had been
established to review and make recommendations on Committee membership
and also to formulate a plan on scope and direction for the Committee.
Mr. Bohn suggested, with the concurrence of Member Boneystee1e, that
the objective of the Committee should be oriented toward the exercise
of control over solid waste management rather than seeking individual
solutions to problems on solid waste.
Mr. Bohn stated that all meetings of the Committee are attended
by himself and Mr. Dalton and that the newly formed sub-committee was
scheduled to meet the week of June 25-29, 1973.
c.
ALAMEDA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Bohn, a member of the Alameda Advisory Committee, reported on
recent activities of the Committee. He reviewed a report prepared by
him dated June 11,1973, a copy of which was made available to Board
Members.
d.
THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS "ACTION COMMITTEE"
Hr. Bohn reported on current activities of ABAG's "Action Committee"
regarding solid waste. He stated that six counties are participating in
the Bay Area Demonstration Project, ,which is concerned with utilizing
composted solid waste to reinforce levees on the Delta Islands.
Mr. Bohn stated that two sub-committees had been formed, one under
Mr. William Anton, East Bay Municipal Utility District, to monitor the
Demonstration project. The second sub-committee is on Intergovern~ental
Structure and is chaired by Mr. Bohn. He indicated that activities of
ABAG's "Action Committee" will have to be coordinated with those of the
Counties and the State.
e. Mr. Bohn reported on the current status of Assembly Bill 2040,
sponsored by Assemblyman Knox, which pertains to establishment of a
regional type of government for the Bay Area.
f. Mr. Bohn reported on the current status of the three Govern-
mental Task Forces established by Govenor Reagan. He indicated the Task
Force on Governmental Reorganization (ij..t..,.Go'verIl,QJ;: Reinecke, Chairman)
was currently conducting hearings throughout the States.
4.
SECRETARY
a. Mr. Davis provided Board Members with a copy of correspondence
from Mr. Gavin High dated June 20, 1973, addressed to President Rustigian.
Board Members and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, noted Mr. High's
correspondence.
b. Mr. Davis provided Board Members for information a copy of
correspondence from the Contra Costa County Registration - Election
Department, dated June 19,1973. After discussion, it was moved by Member
Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that candidates seeking election
to the District Board, who desire to submit a statement of qualifications
shall be personally responsible for the costs (approximately $550.00)
for publication of such statement. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneystee1e, Mitchell, Allan and Rustigian
None
Gibbs
Staff was requested to obtain data on election administrative procedures.
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IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
1. In response to query, Mr. Hinkson, Manager, Maintenance Department,
reported on staff action to alleviate odor problems on Seven Hills Ranch
Road. Walnut Creek.
2. Board Members noted that the next California Association of Sanitation
Agencies' meeting is scheduled for July 25-28, 1973, at the Mark Thomas
Inn, Monterey. California.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:00 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian declared an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter.
At 10:05 o'clock P.M.. President Rustigian reconvened the regular
meeting.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:06 o'clock P.M., President Rustigian adjourned the meeting.
COUNTERS IGNED :
f l¿k ~
Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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