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MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD FEBRUARY 19, 1976
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting,
l2S0 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of
California, on February 19,1976, at 7:30 P.rt.
President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested
the District Secretary to call roll.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan, Rustigian and Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the Minutes of February 19,1976, be approved subject to
modification of "VI. OLD BUSINESS, 1. REPORT ON ANNEXATION PROCEDURES"
recommendations Nos. 1, 2 and 3, as follows:
1.
The Board of Directors authorizes management to accept for
annexation (subject to final Board and LAFC action) all minor
subdivisions and individual properties less than 5 acres within
the District's sphere of influence, except those in the
Danville-San Ramon area.
2.
Properties requesting annexation and receiving management
or Board informal approval shall be accumulated until staff
time is available for preparation of final maps and descrip-
tions, after which management will present them for formal
Board Resolution in the 100% written consent category, or
in the category requiring additional Board proceedings and
hearings.
3.
The Board of Directors authorizes and instructs management
to submit all requests for annexation, except those that
management is hereby authorized to accept for informal
Board review and approval and after such properties have
received all planning clearance and prior to formal adoption
of a Resolution of Application to the Local Agency Formation
Commission, and to keep a current register and master map
reference of all formally and informally approved parcels
until each annexation is complete.
MOtion carried by the following vote:
02
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
None
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
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V.
BIDS
1.
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2571, DIABLO ROAD, DANVILLE AREA
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that Bids for
DSP 257l, Diablo Road, Danville area, were opened at 2:00 P.M., this date,
and were as follows:
BIDDER
BID PRICE
BEPCO, INC.
4901 Tidewater Avenue
Oakland, CA
$ 86,619.00
A. V. de BRITO CONST. CO.
3S66 East Avenue
Hayward, CA
87,901. 00
PETER COLE JENSEN, INC.
P. O. Box 5S3
Danville, CA
96,835.50
RAY N. BERTELSEN CO., INC.
P. O. Box 1368
Marysvi11e, CA
101,01S.00
MANUEL G. RODRIGUES, INC.
1025 89th Avenue
Oakland, CA
107,154.17
MGM CONST. CO.
P. O. Box 57S7
Concord, CA
107,853.00
JOSEPH R. RAMOS
24822 2nd Street
Hayward, CA
117,645.00
VALLEY ENGINEERS, INC.
P. O. Box 12227
Fresno, CA
118,616.00
J. & W. PIPELINES, INC.
976 Stockton Avenue
San Jose, CA
120,006.00
JARDIN CONST. CO.
2774 Jeffrey Court
Castro Valley, CA
l2l,6S6.00
ERNEST E. PESTANA, INC.
2225 Old Oakland Road
San Jose, CA
122,435.00
BRADY & CLEVERDON
3603 Happy Valley Road
Lafayette, CA
123,925.00
AMALGAMATED SUPERIOR ENGINEERING, INC.
8300 Baldwin Street
Oakland, CA
129,800.00
SLAVO RIGISICH, INC.
P. O. Box 4749
Walnut Creek, CA
131,644.00
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MARTIN BROS., INC.
P. O. Box 5638
Concord, CA
133,316.00
SILVA PIPELINE, INC.
P. O. Box 7Sl
Hayward, CA
l36,4S8.00
McGUIRE & HESTER
796 66th Avenue
Oakland, CA
139,139.00
After discussion and upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General
Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the District accept the low bid as submitted by BEPCO, Inc.,
Oakland, California. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
President Boneysteele read the items on the agenda and asked how many
persons in the audience were interested in matters other than "Review of
Garbage Franchise Agreement." After indications by those present, it was
decided to follow the order of the agenda.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
DECISION OF PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF 37 ACRE SUBDIVISION 4607
(DANVILLE AREA)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that as requested
by the Board, a display ad was placed in the local newspaper, giving property
owners in the area notice of the proposed annexation and an opportunity to be
heard concerning the matter.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that Parcel 2, containing 37 acres, subdivision 4607 (Danville
Area), be included in the pending application to LAFC for District
Annexation. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
2.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DSP 2S7l, DIABLO ROAD, DANVILLE
AREA
Item taken care of under "Bids."
3.
REVIEW OF GARBAGE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that with the exception of
some suggested changes and additions requested by Mr. George Gordon,
attorney for the garbage collectors, the agreement draft is the same as
presented at the last meeting and he went on to explain the changes and
additions.
After a lengthy discussion of changes proposed by the collectors
regarding Paragraph 8, "District Entitled to Salvage," Hember Gibbs
stated that there is no reason to complicate this matter and that the
simplest way to clarify the situation is to spell out that the District
retains the right to salvage.
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President Boneysteele then polled the Board to obtain a consensus on
Paragraph 8.
Member Gibbs, }litchell and Rustigian were in accord to leave Paragraph
8 as written.
Member Allan and President Boneysteele favored the proposal.
Mr. Bohn stated that he would confer with Mr. Gordon to determine the
agreement language for the District to transmit, delegate or waive its
salvage rights to an operator.
After a discussion in regard to Paragraph 12, President Boneysteele
polled the Board as to whether the franchise fee should be a fixed fee or
determined on a prorated basis.
The Board was unanimously in favor of determining the franchise fee
on a prorated basis.
Mr. Bohn stated that the City of Walnut Creek has a provision in its
contract with the garbage franchisee wherein the City may take over the
franchisee's facilities and make garbage collections in case of service
stoppage due to strike. Mr. Blackburn, representing the Orinda Association,
stated that he felt this provision should be included in the District's
agreement.
After a lengthy discussion on the subject, President Boneysteele polled
the Board as to whether a provision to take over garbage collection in the
event of strike should be incorporated in the District's Franchise Agreement.
The consensus of the Board was not to include such a provision in our
Garbage Franchise Agreement.
Mr. Bohn was then instructed by the Board to meet with Mr. Gordon and
work out the language for the suggested changes in the agreement.
Member Mitchell reported on the Solid Waste Committee meeting with
Walnut Creek as it pertained to the garbage agreement, saying that the
representatives of the City of Walnut Creek expressed a definite interest
in the Uniform System of Accounts and would like to have a combined staff
meeting in this regard. City Representatives favored some cooperative
action between the cities and the District in influencing wage negotiations
with the collectors.
Mr. Gordon stated that the garbage collectors would also like the
Board to have a more active part in labor negotiations. He also mentioned
that on March 9, the County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing
on the Contra Costa County Solid Waste Management Plan.
At 8:5S P.M., President Boneysteele recessed the meeting.
At 9:03 P.M., President Boneysteele reconvened the meeting.
REPORT ON REQUEST OF MR. & MRS. ,mITT FOR A REFUND ON ELECTIVE FIXTURE
CHARGE PAYMENTS
4.
President Boneysteele requested Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-
Chief Engineer, to review the situation for the Board, after which
Mr. Whitt addressed the Board.
It was the consensus of the Board that staff should research the matter
further and check records to determine whether ownership remains the same as
at the time of account close-out or when Ordinance 97 became effective.
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VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
None.
2.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF
RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
easements, as listed below, be accepted at no cost to the District, and
that respective resolutions of acceptance be adopted and that their
recordation be authorized.
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel
D. R. Holm, et ux, and Department of
Veteran Affairs
Western Electric Company
W. Vinogradov, et ux
2587
2081
2602
5
9
2
RESOLUTION NO. 76-26, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM D. R. HOLM, ET UX, AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS - PLEASANT HILL AREA, (JOB NO. 2587 - PARCEL S)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-27, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM WESTERN ELECTRIC CO., SAN RAMON AREA, (JOB NO.
2081 - PARCEL 9)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-28, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM W. VINOGRADOV, ET UX, LAFAYETTE AREA, (JOB NO.
2602 - PARCEL 2)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
3.
ACCEPTANCE OF "CONTRACT AND GRANT OF EASEMENT", FROM U. S. DEPARTMENT
OF INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING OF DOCUMENT
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that the
"Contract and Grant of Easement", from U. S. Department of Interior Bureau
of Reclamation be accepted at no cost to the District and that a resolution
of acceptance be adopted and that its recordation be authorized.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-29, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM U. S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
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4.
CONFIRM "AMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM" AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING OF SAID
DIAGRAM
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
confirmation of the "Amended Assessment Diagram" for the following assessment
and the authorization and recording of said Diagram be approved.
Original
Assessment No.
Amended Assessment No.
Apportioned Amt.
!¡4- 7-5- 7
44-7-5-8
44-7-5-lS
44-7-S-l6
$996.66
996.66
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
5.
ABAG 208 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the District
participate in this program and designate a Board Member and a member of
Staff to represent the District as the occasion demands to emphasize its
role in central county wastewater and solid waste planning and implementation.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Member
Gibbs and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, be designated to
represent the District, as occasion demands, for this program or an authorized
alternate; that Member Gibbs and Mr. Horstkotte be authorized expenses to
attend the Seminar at Davis on March 24-25, 1976; and that the President and
Secretary be authorized to execute a Resolution of Intent to Participate when
it is presented in final form. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABS ENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
6.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT ENTRY-LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief En8ineer, explained to the Board
that this is part of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act in which
the District has participated for the last two years with Contra Costa County
and the City of Pittsburg.
Member Gibbs commented that one of the services that BASSA contributes
is Operator Training and that he would like the opportunity to consult with
that organization before final approval is given to retain Resources Engineering
and Management to handle the training program for the District.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to contract with Resources
Engineering and }~nagement in the amount of $20,000 to conduct the Wastewater
Treatment Entry-Level Training Program, subject to approval by Member Gibbs
after consultation with BASSA. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
7.
APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF STATE UTILITY AGREEMENT
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that the President of the Board and the Secretary of the District be
authorized to execute the State Utility Agreement for Work in Diablo Road
and Freeway 680 Interchange, District Job 2120. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
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8.
AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA LAND SURVEYORS CONVENTION
APRIL 1-3, 1976, LOS ANGELES, CA
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that Wendle Whipple be authorized to attend the California Land
Surveyors Convention April 1-3,1976, in Los Angeles, California, and
authorize payment of his transportation and per diem. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
9.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (COMPLIANCE OFFICER PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the basic
steps outlined in the material presented to the Board are the steps management
plans to follow to enunciate our Affirmative Action Program.
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested the Board to
adopt the Class Description entitled "Compliance Officer-Affirmative Action
Program," subject to approval by the Personnel Committee, and also that the
Affirmative Action Policy previously adopted by the Board be included in the
District Code.
After discussion, Member Allan stated that an ordinance regarding our
policy should be drafted and adopted into the District Code.
lO.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
a.
AUTHORIZE $90.00 TO ATTEND SEMINAR ON COLLECTION SYSTEM ~~AGEMENT
LEVEL AND REHABILITATION AT SACRAMENTO ON MARCH 2, 1976
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that six
members from the Maintenance Department be authorized to attend the Seminar
on Collection System Management Level and Rehabilitation in Sacramento on
March 2,1976, at a cost of $90 ($lS each) for registration. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
b.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
CLAIM OF MR. JOHN KOLLER, 291 ST. MARY'S STREET, l1ARTINEZ, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $31. SO
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
claim of Mr. John Koller for main line stoppage in the amount of $3l.S0 be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
c.
CLAIM OF MR. & MRS. DAVID HEBBLE, 3262 LA CANADA, LAFAYETTE, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $32.2S
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
the claim of Mr. and Mrs. David Hebble for stoppage in the main line in the
amount of $32.2S be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
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11.
INFORMATION
a. Board noted receipt of letter from Contra Costa County in regard to
a meeting on "208 Planning Process" to be held on February 26,1976.
b. Board noted notification from the County Board of Supervisors that
a public hearing will be held on March 9,1976, with regard to the Contra
Costa County Solid Waste Management Plan.
At this time, President Boneysteele directed attention to the plaque
which was presented to Mr. G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., by the ENGINEERING NEWS
RECORD publication. The presentation was made at the "Construction Man
of the Year" award dinner, held in New York City on February 18, 1976, in
recognition of his achievement and contribution to the engineering profession.
The Board Members expressed their pleasure over this important recognition
and extended their sincere congratulations to Mr. Horstkotte.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
Mr. Horstkotte reported that staff from Engineering and Maintenance
Departments had given two presentations, one to the California Water Pollution
Control Association and the other to the Underground Contractors Association
relative to the District's Underground Inspection Program. The clarification
of our inspection policy was well received by both the Association and the
contractors.
Mr. Horstkotte requested that Mr. Ronald Reagan, staff senior accountant,
be permitted to report on his meeting with Mr. George Sanregret, Chief
Administrative Officer with the City of Los Altos. Mr. Reagan has not yet
determined the reason for the lower garbage rates. However, we are hopeful
of receiving copies of the Los Altos Garbage Company financial statement and
their labor contract, which should indicate reasons for the lower rates.
After discussion, the Board instructed Mr. Reagan to make a comparative
rate analysis based upon the financial statement from the Los Altos Garbage
Company and thanked Mr. Reagan for his presentation.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
lfr. Bohn reported that he had met with the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company in regard to filing an application with the Public Utilities
Commission for a greater natural gas allotment for our Water Reclamation
Plant.
3.
SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Allan, that the Treatment Plant hire five assistant plant
operators from the authorized eligibility list. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
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It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization
be approved to promote two assistant plant operators, who are on the eligibility
list, to plant operators. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization
to hire a Maintenance Technician II from the eligibile list be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. Board Members designated March 4 and March 18, as the regular
District Board meeting dates for the coming month.
b. President Boneysteele asked if Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel
Committee, had anything to report on seeking a Counsel for the District.
Member Allan replied that he did not but intends to prepare the advertisement
for future publication.
c. President Boneysteele reported on the ABAG Earthquake Symposium he
attended at the Oakland Museum on February 11-12, 1976.
d. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, explained to Board Members
that the final form of the Conflict of Interest Code would not read the
same as the draft presented to the Board.
Member Mitchell proposed that we adopt the same policy as the County.
Mr. Bohn was instructed to obtain certain information and report back
to the Board.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:47 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting to
March 4,1976, at 7:30 P.M.
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President of the Distric Board of the
Central Contra Costa S~;1itary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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