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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
NOVEMBER 7, 1974
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 November 7, 1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After comment by President Mitchell, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Minutes of the meeting of October 24, 1974,
be approved after making the following corrections.
Under "VI. OLD BUS INESS, 2. PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND FINANCING STUDY -
1974," delete sub-paragraph "a," and insert the following:
"a.
Definition of planning service area for the District."
On page 4, same subject, in the penultimate paragraph insert the words
"and energy" after "air pollution control."
Motion correcting the Minutes of the meeting of October 24,1974,
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
III.
EXPENDITURES
After comment by Member Boneysteele and explanation by staff regarding
Voucher No. 2272, which pertained to provision of Water Consumption Data to
the District by East Bay Municipal Utility District, it was moved by
Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that after review by the
Expenditure Committee, that expenditures, specifically, Sewer Construction
Vouchers Numbers 2255 to 2282 inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers
19095 to 19301 inclusive, Local Improvement District No. 54 Vouchers Numbers
20 to 23 inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 381 to 508 inclusive, be
approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
IV. HEARINGS
None.
V. BIDS
1.
VEHICLE BID
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that Bids for
Motor Vehicles opened at 10:00 A.M., this date, were as follows:
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Bidder
Bid Item
Amount
Parker Robb Chevrolet
1707 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA
A - 1 1/2 Ton Fenderside
B-3 1/2 Ton Styleside
C - 1 3/4 Ton Styleside
D - 1 Inter. Sta. Wagon
$ 3,296.14
9,970.16
3,732.03
3,999.26
Don Young Ford
3483 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA
A - 1
B-3
C - 1
D - 1
1/2 Ton Fenderside
1/2 Ton Styles ide
3/4 Ton Styleside
Inter. Sta. Wagon
$ 2,958.80
8,917.57
3,494.20
3,799.00
Rhett White Motor Co.
1800 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA
A - 1 1/2 Ton Fenderside
B-3 1/2 Ton Styleside
C - 1 3/4 Ton Styleside
D - 1 Inter. Sta. Wagon
$ 3,149.00
9,363.00
3,734.00
3,950.00
Sun Valley Ford
2285 Diamond Blvd.
Concord, CA
A - 1 1/2 Ton Fenderside
B-3 1/2 Ton Styleside
C - 1 3/4 Ton Styleside
D - 1 Inter. Sta. Wagon
$ 3,050.00
9,137.41
3,470.69
3,854.84
Fitzpatrick Chevrolet
Laguna at Galindo St.
Concord, CA
A - 1
B-3
C - 1
D - 1
1/2 Ton Fenderside
1/2 Ton Sty1eside
3/4 Ton Styles ide
Inter. Sta. Wagon
$ 2,944.53
9,163.16
3,279.09
3,770.04
After discussion and upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General
Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Gibbs that award of bids for District Specification Numbers A, C & D
be made to the lowest bidder, Fitzpatrick Chevrolet, Concord, California,
and that bid for District Specification Number B be made to the lowest bidder,
Don Young Ford, Lafayette, California. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
2.
AWARD OF BID, WATER RECLAMATION PLANT - PHASE II, STAGE 5A
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that State and
Federal Regulatory Agencies had reviewed an<l approved the Bid Proposal
presented by Fred J. Early Jr. Company, Inc., of $13,767,800.00, made at
the meeting of October 3, 1974, for the District's Water Reclamation Plant -
Phase II, Stage 5A.
Upon recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Allan that award of bid to Fred J. Early, Jr. Company, Inc.,
in the amount of $13,767,800.00 for District's Water Reclamation Plant -
Phase II, Stage 5A, be approved subject to receipt of written confirmation
from State and Federal Regulatory Agencies indicating approval of the
bid and further that staff be authorized to proceed in the implementation of the
contractual agreement between the District and Fred J. Early, Jr. Company, Inc.,
for construction of Water Reclamation Plant, Phase II, Stage 5A. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
Mr. Horskotte then requested authorization to execute the management
contract with Bechtel Corporation for Water Reclamation Plant, Phase II,
Stage 5A.
After explanation that management fees by Bechtel Corporation for the
engineering of the Water Reclamation Treatment Facilities would not exceed
the amount set aside by the State and the Environmental Protection Agency
for this purpose, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan
that the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to execute a
management contract with Bechtel Corporation for the District's Water
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Reclamation Plant, Phase II, Stage 5A.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
V1.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 43 (DEVIL MOUNTAIN)
Board Members and staff discussed the current status of District
Annexation No. 43, Devil Mountain, with particular reference to activities
of the Local Agency Formation Commission. Staff was requested to keep the
Board informed.
2.
CLAIM PROCEDURES
In view of the absence of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and upon
the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, item
was continued.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
easements from:
Grantor Job No. Parcel No.
J. W. Brown, et ux 2541 2
B. M. W. Construction, Inc. 2541 3
J. L. Cooley, et ux 2446 1
A. F. Dellamar, et ux 2523 1 & 2
S. M. Dellamar, et ux 2523 3
P. H. Jennings, et ux 2523 4
be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
2.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM JAMES J. BUSBY DATED OCTOBER 11,1974
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed correspondence
received from James J. Busby, dated October 11, 1974, wherein Mr. Busby
requested that the District waive fixture charges for a building being
constructed in Martinez for use by sea Scouts.
After discussion wherein staff defined alternative classifications for
sewage fixture fees, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs,
that the proposed project by Mr. Busby be classified in the category of
"school- classrooms" and that the fee for connection to the District's
system be $110.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
Staff was requested to inform Mr. Busby of the Board's action on his
request.
3.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITY OF WALNUT CREEK, DATED OCTOBER 29, 1974
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed correspondence received
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from the City of Walnut Creek, dated October 29,1974, wherein the District
was notified of the proposed Mt. Diablo Redevelopment Project, which if
adopted, would affect tax monies received by the District.
4.
AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE TO THIRD NATIONAL CONGRESS ON WASTE MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE RECOVERY NOVEMBER 14-15,1974, SAN FRANCISCO
After explanation by .staff, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded
by Member Gibbs, that authorization of $50.00, registration fee, transportation
and expenses for Mr. James Coe, Engineering Associate, to attend the Third
National Congress on Waste Management Technology and Resource Recovery
in San Francisco on November 14-15,1974, be approved. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION,
DSP 2519
5.
After a report by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was
moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the General Manager-
Chief Engineer be authorized to file notice of completion for DSP 2519. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 74-136, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING
MANAGEMENT TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION LID 54,
SCHEDULE 2
6.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he had
made a personal field investigation of the properties located in LID 54-2
area. He stated that in his opinion the District's contractor had done a
good job. He further stated that all but five property owners in the area
had been contacted regarding the quality of work by the District's
contractor and that it was the intention of staff to schedule the Hearing
on work performance by the District's contractor for LID 54-2 for the meeting
of November 21,1974. Effected property owners would be duly notified.
It was then moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian that
Resolution No. 74-136 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
7.
AUTHORIZE $25,000.00 FOR DSP 2553, ORINDA AREA
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that authorization of $25,000.00 from the Sewer Construction
Fund for District Sewering Project 2553, Orinda area, be approved. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
8.
AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL $121,000.00 FOR VARIOUS DISTRICT PROJECTS
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed a request by staff for
authorization of an additional $121,000.00 for the following District projects:
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Project
C-l
WS 23
WS 33 N&S
WS 35N
WS 35S
Description
Additional Dollars Requested
Port Chicago
SW Pleasant Hill
San Ramon (LID 30
Diablo Road
Sycamore Valley
Parallel
$ 1,000.00
40,000.00
20,000.00
40,000.00
20,000.00
During the discussion, Member Boneysteele noted that any Board action
to authorize additional monies for Project WS 33 N&S (LID 30 parallel)
would be solely for the purpose of engineering and acquisition of right
of ways. Approval of additional monies did not imply commitment or
approval by the Board regarding a particular "sizing" of the parallel line.
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer,
regarding financial plans and the adequacy of District watershed fees for
Projects WS 35N&S, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that authorization of an additional $121,000.00 for the District
projects outlined above be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
9.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
CLAIM OF MR. KEN CRANSTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $6.92
After explanation and upon the recommendation of staff, it was moved
by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of Mr. Ken
Cranston in the amount of $6.92 be paid following receipt of a Final
Release in Full Settlement and Compromise Agreement. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
10.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 74-137, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the staff's personnel recommendations had been reviewed, it was moved
by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution Number 74-137
be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
lOa. RESOLUTION NO. 74-138, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the staff's personnel recommendations had been reviewed, it was
moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that Resolution
Number 74-138 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-139, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN WALTER TO THE
POSITION OF MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III, (RANGE 62-A)
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the staff's personnel recommendations had been reviewed, it was
moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution
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Number 74-139 be adopted.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Carried by the following vote:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
12.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-140, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR
PLANT OPERATOR
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the staff's personnel recommendations had been reviewed, it was moved
by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-140
be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
13.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-141, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ORRIN LAWSON TO POSITION
OF PLANT OPERATOR
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the staff's personnel recommendations had been reviewed, it was
moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution
No. 74-141 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
14.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 74-142, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROY JOHNSON TO POSITION
OF PLANT OPERATOR
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the staff's personnel recommendations had been reviewed, it was moved
by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-142
be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
15.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-143, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JANE K. PARKER TO
POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the staff's personnel recommendations had been reviewed, it was moved
by M=mber-Al1an, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-143
be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
16.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-144, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES HIGHT TO POSITION
OF ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR
After explanationby Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the staff's personnel recommendations had been reviewed, it was moved
by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-144
be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
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17.
AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE TO FACTORY WITNESS TEST MAJOR EQUIPMENT
ITEMS, WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, NOVEMBER 10-12, 1974, PITTSBURGH"PA.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded
by Member Gibbs,that authorization for travel expenses and three days per diem
for Mr. Aubrey Russell to attend a Factory Witness Test on Major Equipment
for the District's Water Reclamation Plant, November 1974, in Pittsburgh,
Pa., be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
18.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPLLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
19.
INFORMATION
a.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM BROWN AND CALDWELL DATED OCTOBER 24,1974
Board Members reviewed and discussed correspondence received from
Brown and Caldwell, dated October 24, 1974. The correspondence reflected
financial data concerning cost to construct the front portion of a solid
waste resource recovery plant if integrated into the District's Water
Reclamation Plant, Phase II, Stage 5B.
b.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY BOARD
DATED OCTOBER 16, 1974
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed correspondence received
from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board dated October 16,
1974. The correspondence made reference to concern expressed by East Bay
Municipal Utility District representatives regarding use of septic systems
in the Orinda area and further requested a report from the Contra Costa
County Health Department on number, location, existing and failing septic
tank systems in the Orinda area.
During the discussion, staff indicated that by previous agreement
between the District and the County Health Department, temporary septic tank
permits were not being issued. However, this does not preclude the Health
Department from issuing permanent septic tank permits.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte reported on a recent meeting held with representatives
from Acme Fill Corporation. He indicated that further discussions regarding
solid waste management would be conducted.
b. Mr. Horstkotte reported on the current status of the District's
Water Reclamation Plant, Phase I. Total payments to date would approximate
$18,700,000.00, or 40% of the contract.
c. Board Members and staff discussed plans to accomodate attendees of the
Bay Area Sewage Services Agency's regional meeting on December 11, 1974,
to tour the District's Water Reclamation Facilities.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Robert Wyatt represented Mr. Bohn at the meeting.
3.
SECRETARY
Mr. Davis reported that former members of the District's Citizens
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Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling had scheduled a meeting for
7:30 o'clock P.M., November 13, 1974, at the District office. The purpose
of the meeting was to review and discuss the proposed pilot program for
home separation for solid waste
4.
COMMITTEES
a.
CONCORD NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE
Board Members and staff discussed the current status of the contractual
agreement between the District and the City of Concord pertaining to the
treatment of Concord wastewater.
b.
EAST/CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Dalton,
Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the current status of the
East/Central County Wastewater Study.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
1. Board Members and staff discussed current relations regarding Mt. View
Sanitary District.
2. President Mitchell expressed concern that District input to various
Environmental Impact Reports for projects such as Blackhawk Ranch Development
and the Pleasant Hill BARTD station may be inadequate. He suggested that the
District input should reflect not only the capability of the District to
provide sewer service for proposed projects but should also reflect the impact
on the capacity of the District's Treatment Plant, air pollution requirements
and standards and energy requirements imposed on the District.
After discussion, staff was requested to prepare appropriate comments
to reflect the comments made by President Mitchell.
3. President Mitchell, in response to query by Member Rustigian regarding
the current status of the Contra Costa Sanitary Districts Presidents' Council,
stated that the most recent meeting was in regard to selection of nominees for
the position of Alternate Trustee for the Bay Area Sewage Services Agency.
4. Member Gibbs suggested that staff compile current data regarding annexa-
tion and connection fees being imposed by other local governmental entities
and have this information available at the meeting of November 14,1974.
5.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
Member Gibbs nominated Member Boneysteele to be President of the
Board, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. With no other names being
placed in nomination, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan,
that Member Boneysteele be elected President, Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District, to be effective November 14, 1974. Carried by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:32 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the Regular Meeting
to November 14, 1974.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Co~tra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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