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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
DECEMBER 19,1974
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 December 19,1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Boneysteele.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell) Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After comment by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was
moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the
meeting of December 5,1974, be approved after making the following correction:
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS 7. AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, DSP 2121, MORAGA," in the penultimate paragraph
delete the words "as an insignifi_cant matter," and insert the following:
"not an uncommon matter."
Motion correcting the Minutes of the meeting of December 5,1974, carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs) Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
II 1.
EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
V1.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
RESOLUTION NO. , A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION ACTION,
CASE OF OAKHILL ASSOCIATES, JOB NO. 2517, PARCEL 2, LAFAYETTE
Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed and
discussed a proposed condemnation action against Oakhi11 Associates, Job
No. 2517, Parcel 2, Lafayette. Condemnation action had been requested by
Duffel Financial and Construction Company because negotiations with Oakhill
Associates to obtain easement rights for extension of a public sewer had been
unsuccessful.
Participating in the discussion which included a review of District rebate
provisions and cost attainment of easement rights) were Mr. Marshall, G. DeBisschop
representing Duffel Financial and Construction Company, Mr. E. G. Craig, and
Mr. Vern Schaffer, representing Oakhill Associates.
After the discussion wherein staff was requested to provide Board Members
with additional information pertaining to District rebate provisions, the imple-
mentation and review of property sites that could be served in the area, it was the
consensus of the Board that the item be continued to the meeting of January 2,1975.
2.
FIXTURE CHARGE RATE INCREASE
ORDINANCE 103, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 3, OF THE
DISTRICT CODE BY INCREASING FIXTURE CHARGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1,1975
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed a proposal presented by staff
recommending that fixture charges be increased by 50% effective July 1,1975,
increased to 75% effective January 1, 1976, and to 100% effective as of January 1,1977,
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Proposals by staff for increasing fixture charges were based upon a projection
of the Engineering News Record Cost Index. Staff explained that such increases
in fixture charges were a necessary adjunct to proposed and present commitments
for District construction of Treatment Facilities and to resolve cash flow
requirements.
Participating in the discussion was Mr. Dean LaField, Associated Build-
ing Industry, who expressed disappointment regarding the degree of increased
fixture charges proposed by staff. Mr. Douglas Carlson expressed his reser-
vations to the Board Members that the fixture charges proposed may be exces-
sive and that increased cost for sewer service may be a detriment to the
building industry. Mr. Paul Baldocchi expressed his concern concerning the
economic impact that staff proposed increased fixture charges would have
upon the public and suggested that government bureaucracy must take affirm-
ative action to retard the inflationary aspects of the economy.
After discussion and consideration by the Board Members of comments
by persons in the audience, staff recommendations and the uncertainty of
projected inflationary factors, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded
by Member Gibbs that Ordinance 103 increasing fixture charges 50% effective
July 1, 1975, be adopted and placed in the official files and Ordinances
of the District; and further that said Ordinance shall be a general regula-
tion of the District, shall be published once in the Contra Costa Times, a
newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in Central Contra
Costa County. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Boneysteele
Allan
None
At 9:45 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele recessed the meeting.
At 9:53 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele reconvened the meeting.
3.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 54
RESOLUTION NO. 74-147, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED MAP OF PROPOSED
BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by
Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 74-147 be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
RESOLUTION NO. 74-148, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY TO A MODIFICATION OF THE BOUNDARIES
OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, LID NO. 54
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by
Member Mitchell that Resolution No. 74-148 be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT:
a.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements
from:
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
J. A. Johnson, et ux
Contra Costa County
Valley Community Services Dist.
A. K. Baca
2379
2346
2500
2506
2
1
1
2
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be accepted at no cost to the District and their recording ordered.
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Carried
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
STAFF REVIEW OF EIR
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed current District adminis-
trative procedures regarding preparation of Environmental Impact Reports.
During the discussion, Member Mitchell agreed to prepare proposed amendments
to the District's EIRs format.
3.
STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,095.00 BY JOHN BORN
After explanation by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, that the statement
for professional services reflected matters related to the District's Project SA,
Phase I, Construction Program, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Allan that authorization of $1,095.00 for professional services by Mr. Bohn,
Counsel for the District, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
4.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM SALLY EWING, AMIGOS DE DIABLO, DATED DECEMBER 6,1974
Board Members reviewed and discussed correspondence dated December 6, 1974,
received from Ms. Sally Ewing, Amigos de Diablo.
During a discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the President
decline an invitation previously extended by Mr. Dean LaField, Associated
Building Industry of Northern California, to meet with a subcommittee of
that organization to discuss matters of mutual interest.
5.
AUTHORIZE $498.46 TO COUNTY RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION, CASE OF DONALD L. SMITH
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan that authorization
of $498.46, as District contribution to the County Retirement Association in
the case of Donald L. Smith, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
6.
AUTHORIZE $875.70 TO COUNTY RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION, CASE OF CLYDE HOPKINS
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan that authorization
of $875.70, as District contribution to the County Retirement Association in
the case of Clyde Hopkins, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
7.
DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE RATE ANALYSES
Board Members and staff reviewed a proposed garbage rate analyses predicated
upon formulation of standard costs for individual type of customers and areas.
Discussion followed with comments by Mr. Edward Ageno, representing Valley
Disposal Services, Inc., Mr. Arthur Di Grazia and Mr. Eugene Brown, Lafayette
Garbage Disposal Services, Inc.
Also discussed and reviewed was correspondence received from Valley
Disposal Garbage Services, Inc., dated December 19,1974, wherein management
requested a 30% increase in garbage rates for residential customers, a 10%
increase for Multi-Family customers and a 20% increase for commercial customers.
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After the discussion, wherein staff was requested to provide operational
and financial information to the Board consistent with previous analyses in
addition to the proposed "standard cost system" by January 9,1975, it was
moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that a public hearing
be scheduled for the meeting of January 16,1975, to consider garbage rate
increases requested by Valley Disposal Services, Inc. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
8.
RESOLUTION 74-149, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARK F. HANNAN TO THE
POSITION OF ENGINEERING AID I
After explanation by staff and after comments by Member Allan, Chairman
of the Personnel Committee. that the staff recommendation had been reviewed
by the Personnel Committee. it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Allan that Resolution No. 74-149 be approved. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell. Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
9.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
10.
INFORMATION
a. Board Members acknowledged receipt of correspondence dated
December 3, 1974, from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies
which presented an analysis of the political Reform Act of 1974. Discussion
followed.
b. Board Members reviewed a presentation made by Mr. Douglas Flett,
Contra Costa County Water District, presented at the Bay Area Sewage
Services Agencies' regional meeting on December 11,1974, regarding water
reclamation.
Discussion followed with Board reviewing correspondence forwarded to
the Water District dated December 10,1974, with regard to the District's
water reclamation supply contract with the Water District.
c. Board Members noted receipt of correspondence dated December 16,
1974, from Mr. Daniel C. Helix, wherein he announced his resignation as
Chairman of the East/Contra Costa Agency and the withdrawal of the City
of Concord as a member of that agency.
VIII .
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
Mr. Horstkotte reported that costs to repair the District's sewer
outfall line was approximately $5.900.00, and therefore, lower than the
previously authorized $8,000.00.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Bohn presented a constructive comment regarding preparation of
minutes for Board meetings.
3.
SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
a.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Solid Waste Management Committee,
suggested preparation of correspondence to encourage the public to recycle
household solid waste. Discussion followed.
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IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
1. After comment by President Boneysteele and Member Allan, it was moved
by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Employees Association,
and in particular those persons directly responsible, be individually commended
for their unselfish effort in order to make the District's annual Christmas
party a success.
2. Upon recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was the consensus of the Board to cancel the study session meeting scheduled
for December 26,1974. Items to be considered in that meeting will be scheduled
at a future meeting.
3. Member Mitchell suggested formation of a special Board committee or
perhaps the Expenditures Committee to review significant change orders related
to the construction of the District's Water Reclamation Facilities.
Discussion followed wherein it was the consensus of the Board that staff
provide Board Members with a summarization of significant change orders with
documentation and monies involved.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:34 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting.
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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