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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD APRIL 3, 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 April 3,
1975, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Boneysteele.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 20, 1975
1.
Item continued.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 27, 1975
2.
After comment by Board Members and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
Minutes of the meeting of March 27, 1975, be approved after making the
following corrections:
Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, la. RESOLUTION NO. , A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING POLICIES OF THE DISTRICT RELATING TO ANNEXATIONS, AND SEWER
SERVICE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE OF THE CITY OF
WALNUT CREEK," delete "City" in the second paragraph.
Delete the first sentence of the third paragraph and insert the following:
"After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that a group to
include Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, Mr. Daniel Curtin, attorney for
the City of Walnut Creek, and two members of the Review Committee, review
and present to the Board a proposed resolution related to annexations and
sewer service for new developments within the sphere of influence in the
City of Walnut Creek."
Under "VIII. REPORTS, 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER, a.,"
delete "Allan" in the third sentence and insert "Gibbs."
Motion correcting the Minutes of March 27, 1975, carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Hembers:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
None
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Hitchell, Chairman, seconded by Member Rustigian,
Members of the Expenditure Committee, that after review, that expenditures
specifically, Sewer Construction Vouchers Nos. 2395 to 2411 inclusive,
Running Expense Vouchers Nos. 20039 to 20155 inclusive, and Local Improvement
District No. 54 Voucher No. 28 be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None lit
None
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IV.
HEARINGS
1.
GARBAGE RATE INCREASES REQUESTED BY ORINDA/MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
After noting that Notice of the Public Hearing had been duly published
in the Contra Costa Times on April 2, 1975, and stated that management of
Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., had requested an 18% increase in garbage
rates to be effective April 1, 1975, President Boneystee1e opened the Hearing
to consider the garbage rate increase requested by Orinda/Moraga Disposal
Service, Inc.
At the request of George Navone, Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service,
President Boneystee1e recessed the Hearing at 8:11 o'clock P.M. to permit
arrival of Mr. Peter Brethauer, Accountant for Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service,
Inc.
At 8:40 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele reconvened the Hearing.
Board Members reviewed and discussed financial and operational reports which
reflected data prepared by staff and management of Orinda/Moraga Disposal
Service, Inc. Participating in the discussion were Mr. Brethauer,
Mr. Joseph Navone, Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., Mr. George Navone,
Mr. Mark Pinedo, Town of Moraga, Mr. John Blackburn and Mr. Geno Banducci,
The Orinda Association.
After explanation by Mr. Brethauer that management had revised its
request for garbage rate increases from 18% to 13%, staff and management of
Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., responded to queries regarding data
presented to the Board. Specific matters discussed were a review of
depreciation methods utilized and an analysis of costs reported by management
for repair and maintenance of trucks. Also discussed was the matter of
labor negotiations between the union and management and a proposal by
Mr. Blackburn that the District consider employment of a Certified Public
Accounting firm to conduct an independent system and cost analysis of
individual District franchisees.
After discussion wherein it was the consensus of the Board to consider
the proposal of Mr. Blackburn at a future meeting, it was moved by Member
Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the rates as proposed by staff
(8%-9% increase) to be effective April 1, 1975, for Orinda/Moraga Disposal
Service, Inc., be adopted. Motion failed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs and Mitchell
Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
It was then moved by Member Allan, seconded by Hember Rustigian that
rates as proposed by staff for 1975 plus an additional increase of five-cents
(5ç) (9% increase) for Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc., to be effective
April 1, 1975, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
Gibbs and Mitchell
None
After President Boneysteele closed the hearing, he expressed the
appreciation of the Board to the members of the Ad-Hoc Committee which
had previously reviewed the garbage rate increases requested by Orinda/
Moraga Disposal Service, Inc.
At 10:15 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele recessed the Regular
Meeting.
At lO:23 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele reconvened the meeting.
V.
BIDS
None.
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VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
DETERMINATION OF ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY FOR SEWER SERVICE, CASE OF
MR. V. ALBERTZ, 65 PLEASANT VALLEY DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK
At the request of staff, item was continued.
2.
PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING DISTRICT SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - EIR
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed draft letters dated
March 31, 1975, and April 3, 1975, addressed to the Local Agency Formation
Commission regarding District Sphere of Influence - EIR. Subject proposed
draft letters are to reflect District policy and planning for the provision
of sewer service as it may relate to properties within or without the sphere
of influence boundary as designated by the Local Agency Formation Commission.
After discussion wherein staff amended the proposed draft letter of
April 3,1975, to emphasize certain provisions of Section 54774 of the
Government Code relating to "Spheres of Influence," it was moved by Member
Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President be directed to sign
and forward to the Local Agency Formation Commission, the letter of
April 3,1975, as amended. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, and Allan
Boneysteele
None
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan; that easements
from:
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
H. E, Lutz, et ux
2402
3
Gernanen Bros., Partnership
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be accepted at no cost to the District and their recording ordered.
by the following vote:
Carried
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
2.
ORDINANCE NO. 105, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7, INTERCEPTORS,
DISTRICT CODE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mr. Bohn, Counsel
for the District, explained that the District was experiencing increased
maintenance problems due to inadequately maintained grease, oil and sand
interceptor facilities, particularly those installed in restaurants. In
order to alleviate the adverse effects of this grease problem to the District's
sewer system, they recommended adoption of Ordinance l05.
After discussion wherein Member Rustigian expressed concern concerning
implementation of the problems of Ordinance l05, it was moved by Member
Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Ordinance No. 105 be adopted and
placed in the official files and Ordinances of the District; and further that
said Ordinance shall be a general regulation 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 :
ABSTAINING:
Members:
Hembers:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
Rustigian
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3.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF STATE UTILITIES AGREEMENT, DSP 2568 AT A
COST OF $1,150.00
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by
Member Gibbs, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute
State Utilities Agreement, DSP 2568, at an estimated cost to the District of
$1,150.00 be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Membe rs :
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Hitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
4.
AUTHORIZE 1975 SUMMER TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE PROGRAM
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
and comment by President Boneysteele that the District program for temporary
employees should be integrated with the District's Affirmative Action Program,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization to
employ twenty-three temporary employees for the 1975 summer program at an
hourly rate of $2.94 per hour be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
5.
AUTHORIZE FIVE STAFF PERSONNEL TO ATTEND SHORING SAFETY TRAINING
SCHOOL, SACRAMENTO
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
that staff desired to increase staff attendance from five to thirteen
personnel, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
authorization for thirteen staff personnel to attend the American Society of
Safety Engineers Shoring Safety Training School, Sacramento, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
6.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
7.
INFORMATION
CORRESPONDENCE DATED MARCH 20, 1975, FROM MR. DANIEL VAN VOORHIS
a.
Board Members reviewed correspondence dated March 20, 1975, addressed to
the Land Acquisition Section, Department of Parks and Recreation, State of
California. Subject correspondence signed by Mr. Van Voorhis reflected
information related to an understanding between the Blackhawk Development
Company and Mt. Diablo State Park on the public dedication of Blackhawk
Property to the State.
Discussion followed wherein Member Mitchell requested that Mr. Bohn,
Counsel for the District, review and report to the Board whether
the "Blackhawk/Mt. Diablo understanding" on public dedication of properties
by the Blackhawk Development Company to the State is irrevocable.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte presented Board Members with updated District
Organization Charts and salary data of individual personnel.
b. Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to approve a salary
increase for Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, from Range 67 to Range 8l.
Mr. Horstkotte explained that such salary increase would also include the
special compensation now received by Mr. Bohn for special services related
to the District's solid waste management program.
After discussion and upon the recommendation of President Boneystee1e
that the matter should be reviewed by the Personnel Committe~, item was
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c. Mr. Horstkotte reported that arrangements had been made to conduct
a joint tour of District Facilities by Board Members of the District and
Members of the Board of the Contra Costa County Water District on
April 12, 1975.
d. Mr. Horstkotte reported that progress on DSP 2571, Diablo Road,
Danville, had been delayed. He stated that the lead agency for this project
is Contra Costa County and that its Environmental Impact Report for this
project has been challenged. District construction activity on DSP 2571
will be postponed until the County has resolved its problem and obtained
its rights of way.
e. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte and comment by President Boneystee1e
and Member Mitchell that this matter should more properly appear as an agenda
item, it was moved by Member Rustigian and seconded by Member Alla~ that the
General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to file Notice of Completion
DSP 2568, St. Mary's Road and Las Trampas Creek, Lafayette, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
f. Mr. Horstkotte reported on the current construction progress of the
District's Water Reclamation Plant Facilities, Stage 5A, Phase I and II.
He stated that after consultation with the District's contractors, he wished
to alert the Board Members that completion of construction for Phases I and II
would probably extend beyond the time specified in the contract.
g. Mr. Horstkotte reported that he had been exploring additional
alternatives methods by which the District may finance its solid waste
resource recovery prototype plant project. He stated that he would have
additional information to report on this matter at the meeting of April 24,
1975. In addition, Mr. J. B. Gilbert, District Consultant, and a
representative from the Environmental Protection Agency would be present
to discuss the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement which is required
by the Environmental Protection Agency to establish eligibility for Federal
grant funds.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
3.
SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
a.
BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY
Member Gibbs, Trustee of BASSA, reported on recent action taken by the
State Water Resources Control Board related to air pollution and population
growth factors that must be considered in order to be eligible for the receipt
of State funds, including possible limitations of new connections.
b. Member Gibbs reported on recent action adopted by the Local Agency
Formation Commission of Napa County which related to annexation policies.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
1. After discussion by Board Members and staff, it was the consensus of the
Board that a regular meeting be scheduled for April 17,1975, and that
matters requiring special study by the Board be scheduled for the meeting
of April 24, 1975.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11:14 o'clock P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting.
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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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