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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD MARCH 20, 1975
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 March 20,1975, 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,
that Minutes of meetings were too voluminous and discussion by the Board
regarding the responsibility of the Secretary of the District for the
presentation of Minutes to the Board for its approval, it was moved by
Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the
meeting of March 6, 1975, be approved after making the following corrections:
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, 2, CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. V. ALBERTZ,
65 PLEASANT VALLEY DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK," delete the last sentence of
paragraph two.
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, 14. AUTHORIZE $2,000.00 FOR SURVEY OF
EASEMENT LOCATIONS, LID I," insert "Pleasant Hill" after "LID I,"
Under "IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR," delete paragraph one and renumber
paragraph two as number "one."
Motion correcting the Minutes of March 6, 1975, carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs,Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
III.
EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
1.
LID 54
RESOLUTION NO. 75-l5, A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS,
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 54
President Boneysteele opened the hearing on LID 54. Mr. Horstkotte
stated the purpose of the hearing was to make changes and modifications to
LID 54 by the addition of two parcels to the Muir Oaks area.
There being no written objections or objections by persons in the
audience, President Boneysteele closed the hearing.
It was then moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that
Resolutiau_- No. 75-15, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
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VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT PROPERTY, LOT 506
After explanation by staff that disposal of District property, Lot 506,
Haciendas Del Orinda No.5 would be advantageous to the District and that
bordering property owners would be so notified, it was moved by Member
Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization for sale of District
property, Lot 506, by public bid be approved with authorization to execute
and record appropriate documents to transfer title thereto. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
2.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-l7, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PERSONNEL
After report by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
that the proposed salary schedule reflected the recommendations of the
Personnel Committee, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Allan, that Resolution No. 75-17, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 75-16, A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 75-8
3.
After explanation by staff that the proposed resolution had been
reviewed by Counsel for the District, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded
by Member Gibbs,that Resolution No. 75-l6, be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
4.
AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL STUDY ON SOLID WASTE ENERGY PROGRAM
Board Members and Mr. Horstkotte discussed alternative methods to
finance an approximate $265,000.00 proto-type plant to demonstrate the
recovery of energy by incineration of municipal solid waste.
After discussion wherein Member Mitchell suggested delay of the project
for later incorporation in the District's new treatment plant facility
now being constructed, it was the consensus of the Board that staff explore
alternative methods to finance the project. Further, that staff arrange
to have, at a future meeting, representatives from the District's
Consultant Engineering firm, Brown and Caldwell and a State representative
to discuss the project. Item continued.
5.
DISCUSSION ON GARBAGE RATE INCREASES REQUESTED BY ORINDA/MORAGA
DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
Staff provided Board Members and interested parties in the audience
with operatonal and financial data pertaining to the garbage rate increases
requested by Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc.
Discussion followed regarding administrative procedures to be followed
by staff in providing information to the Board and to a Citizens' Ad Hoc
ommittee previously established by the Board for the purposes of exploring
the garbage rate increases requested by Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service.
Participating in the discussion was Mr. Geno Banducci, representing The
Orinda Association and Mr. Mark Pinedo, representing the Town of Moraga.
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After discussion wherein it was reported that the Ad-Hoc Committee
had scheduled a meeting for March 24, 1975, it was the consensus of the
Board to schedule a study session on the garbage rate increases requested
by Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service for the meeting of March 27, 1975. Item
continued.
6.
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA ON SEWER MAIN EXTENSION IN CEDAR LANE, ALAMO, TO
SERVE MR. V. ALBERTZ' PROPERTY
Mr. Horstkotte provided Board Members with additional information per-
taining to estimated cost to provide sewer service to parcels on Cedar Lane,
Alamo. He stated estimated cost for the parcel owned by Mr. Albertz to be
$3,850.00 with the proviso that the District install a necessary trunk
manhole and then place it under District rebate provisions.
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 Rustigian, that easements
from:
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
Oscar M. Kemp, et ux
Western Title Guaranty Co.
2305
2493
2
3
be accepted at no cost to the District and their recording ordered.
by the following vote:
Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Member s :
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
2.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-18, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded
by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 75-18, be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
3.
PETITIONS FOR ANNEXATIONS
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed a staff memorandum dated
March 13, 1975, which advised the Board of nine specific petitions by
property owners for annexation to the District. Included in the list of
properties involved were the Blackhawk Ranch, Bryan Ranch, Wood Ranch and
Sullivan Ranch which the Board had previously reviewed for possible
annexation. The remaining petitions were new requests for annexations which
were received by the District prior to April 1, 1975.
A general discussion followed wherein Mr. Robert Carrau, Blackhawk
Development Company and Mr. Dean LaField, Home Builders Association of
Contra Costa-Solano Counties, Inc., parcipated. Matters discussed
included:
a. A report by Mr. Horstkotte that staff had denied a request for
annexation of the Bear Creek School site by the Board of Directors,
Acalanes Union High School District. Mr. Horstkotte explained that this
property was outside the District's sphere of influence as proposed by the
Local Agency Formation Commission and in addition, it was uneconomical to
provide sewage service. After discussion wherein Member Gibbs expressed
concern that the School District's petition for annexation should be a
matter for consideration by the Board, it was moved by Member Allan,
seconded by Member Mitchell, that the General Manager-Chief Engineer be
authorized to notify petitioners that if their properties are outside the
District's sphere of influence, they are not eligible for annexation. After
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further discussion regarding administrative procedures for the processing of
petitions for annexations, Members Allart and Mitchell withdrew their motion.
It was the consensus of the Board that staff notify all future petitioners
that their petitions will be presented to the Board but that staff will
recommend denial of petitions if the properties involved are located
outside the District's sphere of influence as designated by LAFCO.
b. In response to Board query, Mr. Carrau stated that only those
parcels of Blackhawk Ranch which are to have sewer service will be proposed
for annexation. He further stated that there were no conditions
specified regarding dedication of certain Blackhawk property to Mt. Diablo
State Park. The properties were fully committed for dedication.
c. A review and discussion regarding District Ordinance 102 which
prescribes annexation charges at $800.00 per acre, effective April 1,1975.
Participating was Mr. LaField, who stated previous District policy was to
consider "date of receipt of petitions by the District" as the determining
date for assessing annexation charges. After the discussion, the matter
was referred to the Counsel of the District for review and a report. Item
continued.
3a.
DISCUSSION REGARDING CONSULTANT FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM
Board Members and staff discussed the scope and extent of consultant
services as proposed by Mr. Don McCormack who participated in the discussion.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that consultant services by Mr. McCormack, not to exceed $l50.00 per
month be approved and that upon the determination of the General Manager-
Chief Engineer, an additional $150.00 for services be authorized on a one
time basis. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
4.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, DSP 2572 AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded
by Member Gibbs,that Plans and Specifications for DSP 2572 be approved and
that authorization to advertise for bids to be opened Aprill7, 1975, be
further approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member s :
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
5.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, DSP 2571 AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FORBIDS
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Allan, that Plans and Specifications for DSP 2571 be approved and that
authorization to advettise for bids be further approved. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
NOne
AUTHORIZE $1,000.00 FOR REDESIGN OF DISTRICT OFFICE LOBBY
6.
After explanation by staff that the current office lobby required
additional improvements, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
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Rustigian, that authorization of $1,000.00 to study and redesign the
District's office lobby be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
7.
REQUEST FROM DIABLO DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., FOR GARBAGE RATE INCREASES
Board M~mbers acknowledged receipt of correspondence dated March 6,
1975, received from Diablo Disposal Service, Inc., which requested garbage
rate increases. Item continued.
8.
CLAIM OF MR. AND MRS. HOWARD W. CRANDALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 3,374. 30
After discussion by Board Members, staff and Counsel for the District,
and after recommendation by staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that the claim of Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Crandall in the
amount of $3,374.30 be referred to the District's insurance carrier.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
9.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
10.
INFORMATION
a.
ANNUAL BALANCE SHEET - WATERSHED BOOKS
Board Members noted the availability of updated inserts for Board
Member Watershed Books.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte, reported receipt of correspondence dated March 18,1975,
from the District's Consultant, J. B. Gilbert and Associates, regarding
preparation of an EIR-EIS to meet State and Federal requirements for the
District's Treatment Plant Expansion Project.
After discussion wherein it was noted that cost fortöe~preparation
of the EIR-EIS had increased to an estimated $l30,000.00 due to the
additional requirements imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency, staff
was requested to schedule a Board Meeting wherein Mr. Gilbert and a
representative of the EPA could be present to discuss the matter with the Board.
Item continued.
b. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization to transfer $10,132.88 from
the Sewer Construction Fund to the District's Running Expense fund be
approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
c. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte and comment by President
Boneysteele that these matters should be placed on the Supplemental Agenda,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
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c. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte and comment by President
Boneysteele that these matters should be placed on the Supplemental Agenda,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
authorization to transfer $16,747.92 from the Running Expense Fund to the
Sewer Construction Fund, Watershed Accounts, be approved. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
d. Mr. Horstkotte reported that Water Reclmation Project, Phase I,
was approximately 53% completed ($24,900,000.00) with elapsed contract time
of 53%. He stated that Project, Phase II, has been hampered by wet weather
conditions and that approximately 2% ($150,000.00) of the Project had been
completed with an elapsed contract time of 23%.
e. Mr. Horstkotte reported that after consultation with officials of
the Contra Costa County Water District, he suggested AprilS, or April 24,
as possible dates for Board Members to conduct a joint tour of the District's
Treatment Plant Facilities with Members of the Water District Board.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the joint tour of
District Facilities be scheduled for April 5, 1975.
f. Mr. Horstkotte reported staff was experiencing difficulty in
obtaining Contra Costa County Assessor's "Use Codes" for the purpose of
establishing accurate and equitable sewer service charges as required by the
Environmental Protection Agency. He stated that after consultation with
Counsel for the District, he had requested Mr. Bohn to initiate appropriate
legal action to obtain the use of the County Assessor's "Use Codes."
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
3.
SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
a.
BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY
Member Gibbs, Trustee for BASSA, reported that BASSA had adopted a
Resolution in support of AB 635, be amended.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
1. Board Members noted correspondence dated March 11, 1975, frQrn.__tbe
Bay Area Sewage Services Agency which suggested a joint meeting be scheduled
to permit a familiarization by BASSA staff with District activities.
Discussion followed.
2. Board Members noted receipt of correspondence dated Mar~h 12, 1975, from
the State Water Resources Control Board concerning a public hearing for the
possible designation of "208" Agencies.
3. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte that he had obtained prior approval of
President Boneysteele, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan,
that authorization for payment of accrued vacation time to Mr. Horstkotte,
General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
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ADJOURNMENT
At 10:50 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the regular
meeting to March 27, 1975.
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President of the Distric Board of the
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
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