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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JANUARY 17, 1974
The District Board of Central Contra
in a Regular Session at its regular place
Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of
on January 17, 1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
Costa Sanitary District convened
of meeting located at 1250
Contra Costa, State of California,
In the absence of President Mitchell, it was moved by Member Gibbs
that Member Boneysteele act as President Pro Tern for the meeting. After
Member Boneysteele declined the honor, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Rustigian that Member "Allan act as President Pro Tern. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINING:
ABS ENT :
Members:
Members:
Member:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele and Rustigian
None
Allan
Mitchell
President Pro Tem Allan called the meeting to order.
I. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
ABS ENT: Member: Mitchell
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1973
After comment by Member Boneysteele, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Minutes of the Meeting of December
6, 1973, be approved after making the following correction:
Under "VII.
following:
NEW BUSINESS, ITEM 11," delete item title and insert the
"Other Business Raised by the President."
Motion correcting the Minutes of the Meeting of December 6,1973,
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
2.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 3,1974
After comment by Member Boneysteele, it was moved by Member Rustigian,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Minutes of the Meeting of
January 3, 1974, be approved after making the following corrections:
Under "II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, ITEM 1, PARAGRAPH 1," delete
"concisely" and insert "accurately."
Under "III. ,APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES, SECOND LINE," delete the phrase,
"as reviewed by Member Boneysteele and Member Rustigian of the Expenditure
Committee," and insert the following: "as reviewed by Member Rustigian of
the Expenditure Committee and Member Boneysteele,"
Motion correcting the Minutes of the Meeting of January 3, 1974
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
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III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
1.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 (RESOLUTION NO. 73-128, A RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that notice
of the public hearing on LID No. 50 had been duly published in the Martinez-
News Gazette, a newspaper serving the City of tfurtinez.
President Pro Tem Allan declared the public hearing on LID 50 open.
President Pro Tem Allan asked if there were any written protests or
persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. There were no
written protests nor persons in the audience to address the Board on
LID No. 50.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the hearing on LID No. 50 be closed. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
. President Pro Tem Allan closed the hearing on LID No. 50.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-2, A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 74-2, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
COUNTY WATER QUALITY STUDY
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, read to Board Members
correspondence dated January 7, 1974, rec.eivedfrom.._the~.Division of Water
Quality Control, State Water Resources Control Board, which was addressed
to the Public Works Director, Contra Costa County. The correspondence stated
that Phase I of the Wastewater Facilities Plan for eastern Contra Costa
County was eligible for Clean Water Grant Funds but that Phase II of the
plan was not eligible.
Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, then
reviewed and discussed a January 8, 1974, draft study entitled "Eastern
Contra Cos ta County Wastewater Management Study - Scope of Work" and a
January 8, 1974, draft agreement entitled "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Authorizing an East Contra Costa County Wastewater Study."
RESOLUTION NO. 74-4, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A
JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING AN EAST CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY WASTEWATER STUDY .
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte that District participation in the
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement would approximate $9,000.00, it was
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moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution
No. 74-4, be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the General Manager-Chief Engineer be designated as District representative
on the Technical Advisory Committee for the East County Group. Carried
by the followíng vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:' Gibbs,. Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
Members: None
Member: Mitchell
After discussion regarding rules and meetings of the East County Group,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that President
Mitchell be nominated as District representative on the Board of the East
County Group. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
After comment by Member Boneysteele regarding clarification of certain
sections of .the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and after assurance by
Mr. Bohn that the Agreement would be administratively reviewed prior to
signature by all parties, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that Member Gibbs be nominated as alternate District
representative on the Board of the East County Group. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2.
Members:
Memb ers :
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH LAMPMAN AND ASSOCIATES,
INFLILTRATION/INFLOW STUDY
After statement by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
that Counsel for the District had reviewed and approved the Agreement, it
was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute an Agreement with Lampman
. and Associates for a Phase L.lnfiltratiç:n--..:ElowStudy. Carii~d'by.the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
3.
.AUTHORIZE $lO,OOO.OO FOR INFILTRATION/INFLOW STUDY, DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, that
the authorization of funds was for internal accounting purposes, it was moved
by Member Rustigian seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization for
$lO,OOO.OO from the Sewer Construction Fund for District activities related to
the Infiltration/Inflow Study, be approved. Calried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE LAW
Board Members reviewed and discussed with Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District,
an analysis of the new "Governmental Conflict of Interests Act" prepared by
Mr. Bohn and dated January 2,1974. Item continued.
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DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 40 (LARWIN)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that because of
action by the Local Agency Formation Commission at its meeting of January 9,
1974, the action before the Board was to consider approval by the District
of Annexation No. 40 (Larwin). Discussion followed with Member Boneysteele
stating that the eventual construction of two pumping stations to service
both the Bishop Ranch and Larwin Development would be a misallocation of
resources. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board and
also staff's recommendation that, although two might be constructed, eventu-
ally only one pump station would be operated. .'
RESOLUTION NO. 74-3, A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION PROCEED~NGS,
DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 40
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian that
R~solution No. 74-3, which designates February 21,1974, as the hearing
date be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian and Allan
Boneysteele
Mitchell
Mr. George Gordon, representing Western Electric Corporation (Bishop
Ranch), addressed the Board and stated that Western Electric was proceeding
with its plans for the formation of a local assessment district for Bishop
Ranch and that it hoped to go to bid on the project by April, 1974.
Mr. Charles Snyder, representing Larwin Development, addressed the Board
and ~ade inquiries regarding the Environmental Impact Report for Larwin's
proposed pumping station and administrative procedures that the District
would follow. After response and discussion, item was continued.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements
from:
Grantor Job No. Parcel No.
Laura Maloyan 2428 3
B. ' Ros enblat t 2428 4
bo.
be accepted and their recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
b.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, JOB NO. 1540, PARCEL 1
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to Contra
Costa County Flood Control District, Job No. 1540, Parcell. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
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c.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM TO KAISER-AETNA, JOB NO. 2416,
PARCEL 1
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to Kaiser-Aetna,
Job No. 24.16, Parcell. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Memb ers :
Member: '
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
2.
LITIGATION, CASE OF FERDINAND SIMON, ET UX
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that District condemnation
proceedings against Ferdinand Simon, et ux, had been settled. He stated that
the final judgment on the case and its filing would be forthcoming. As a
part of the settlement with Mr. Simon, the District agrees to execute an
Agreement Relating to Real Property.
Mr. Peter M~agher addressed the Board and was informed by Mr. Bohn
that, as a result of the settlement of the case, he could proceed with his
plans for construction of a lateral sewer for connection to the District's
sewer system.
It was then moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Agreement Relating to
Real Property with Mr. Ferdinand Simon, et ux. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Memb ers :
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mi tchell
3.
FINANCIAL PLAN CONSULTATION
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that Bartle
Wells Associates, District financial consultant, was proposing continuation
of its consultation services under Parts III and IV of i~s agreements with
the District. Mr. Horstkotte noted that under Part II of the agreement, an
unexpended balance of $4,484.l6 remained which could be made applicable for
further seryices by Bartle Wells Associates.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that authorization for Bartle Wells Associàtes to continue
consultation services to the District uidexParts III and IV of the current
agreement with the District be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINING:
ABSENT:
Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
Members: None
Member: Gibbs
Member: Mitchell
AUTHORIZE $75,000.00 FOR STAGE 5A, PHASE II, WATER RECLAMATION PLANT,
DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
4.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and
noting that 87.5% of funds author~zed w~uld be recoverable from the grant
program, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
authorization for $75,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for Stage SA,
Phase II, Water Reclamation Plant, District Activities, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
5.
ABAG SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed for Board Members the current
status of the Association of Bay Area Government's Action Committee on Solid
Waste. In his review, Mr. Bohn provided Board Members with a copy of a
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Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement which would supplant the Action Committee,
support the Bay Delta Resource Recovery Demonstration Project and be the
initial step in the development for regional management of solid wastes
and resources recovery. In addition, he provided an organizational chart
which depicted the activities of ABAG in the field of solid waste management.
Mr. Bohn explained that the cost for financing the Demonstration Project
had increased and .that coat to the District to continue_tQ--partiçipate-~n_.
this ABAG activity under the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement would be
$1,750.00.
After discussion and upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn, it was moved
by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President and
Secretary be authorized to execute the Joint Exercise Powers of Agreement
entitled "Bay Delta Resource Recovery Demonstration Project." Carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES.: . Members:
ABSENT: Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mi tchell
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
authorization of $1,750.00 for the Bay Delta Resource Recovery Demonstration
Project be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Mr. Bohn be designated as District representative and Mr. Dalton, Deputy
General Manager-Chief Engineer, as alternate District representative for
the ABAG Bay Delta Resource Recovery Demonstration Board. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Meplb e rs :
Member:
Gibb's, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
Mr. Bohn stated that he would give periodic reports on the Demonstration
Board's meetings and Member Rustigian indicated interest in attending field
trips as may be scheduled by the Demonstration Board. .
6.
AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION,
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT NO. 2336, LAFAYETTE
After Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that
DSP 2336 had been completed, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that 'authorization for Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-
Chief Engineer, to file Notice of Completion, DSP 2336, Lafayette, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
7.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
STATE FRONTAGE ROAD, TREATMENT PLANT
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authori-
zation for the President and Secretary to execute Agreement with State
Department of Transportation, State Frontage Road, Treatment Plant, be
approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
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Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mi tchell
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8.
AUTHORIZE $900.00 FOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE
RECYCLING FINAL REPORT
After Member Boneysteele, Chairman of the Advisory Committee, reported
that the Committee's final report was completed on January 16, 1974, and
after discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that authorization of $900.00 for preparation of 500 copies of the final
report of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NO~S:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
None
Mitchell
9.
TREATMENT PLANT ORGANIZATION CHART
Board Members, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and
Mr. Niles, Manager, Operations Department, reviewed and discussed a proposed
organization and personnel staffing report prepared by Mr. Niles for the
Water Reclamation Facility.
After exchange of comments and general discussion, it was the consensus
of the Board to schedule a study session to review the proposed Personnel
and Organization chart for the Water Reclamation Facility on January 31,
1974. Item continued.
10.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
VIII.
REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
1.
Mr. Horstkotte reported that Mrs. Dorothea Cady plans to retire
effective ~ffirch 30, 1974. Mr. Horstkotte stated it was planned to replace
Mrs. Cady immediately with Mr. Robert Elkins and to advertise for a re-
placement for Mr. Elkins' position.
Mr. Horstkotte reported that a Mr. Max Nathanson, 71 Bates Blvd., Orinda,
had presented a claim for $60.00 for the period of non-operation of the pump-
ing station located on Bates Road, Orinda.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board not to hónor the
claim of Mr. Nathanson.
Mr. Horstkotte noted that the Board's meeting table had been completed in
, formica by Hr. Don Cast, a District employee.
In response to query, Board Members indicated approval of the new format
for presenting Board Meeting Agendas.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that a slide condition had been reported by
Mr. Royce Buffington, 154 La Espiral, Orinda. Mr. Buffington is of the.
opinion that this slide coQ.nd:i:tion was caused "Qy u~JJl.p~~p.e.F'mainte-na~ce. .c¿f District
property which is located adjacent to Mr. Buffington's property.
After discussion with Mr. Horstkotte stating that a geologist's report
on the matter had been requested and that Mr. Buffington would be so
informed, item was continued.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Bohn noted that Board Member books on Special Activities of the
Counsel for the District had been updated.
3.
SECRETARY
Mr. Davis requested and received after discussion, policy guidance from
the Board regarding administrative procedures for the processing of requests
by the District franchisees for garbage rate increases.
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4.
COMMITTEES
a.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
Member Boneysteele, Chairman of the Advisory Committee, reported that the
Committee had completed its report and planned to present it to the Board at
the meeting of March 7,1974. At that meeting a scheduled public hearing
would be requested and appropriate recognition be given to Committee Members.
b.
BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY
Member Gibbs, Member of the Executive and Operating Committees, BASSA,
presented staff with a copy of BASSA's Regional Water Quality Management
Plan, 1973.
Member Gibbs then reported on a report by the Contra Costa County Grand
Jury which made reference to the County Water Quality Control Study.
Discussion followed.
After noting that selected agencies are under consideration for designation
by the State as "208" agencies, Member Gibbs reported that he had been elected
second Vice President to BASSA. Congratulations were extended to Member Gibbs.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
In response to query, Mr. Horstkotte reported on current activities of
J. B. Gilbert and Associates, Engineering Consultant to the District, and
indicated that their services could probably be concluded by the end of
February, 1974.
In response to query, Mr. Niles, Manager, Operations Department, commented
on the District's requirements and cost for chlorine for the operation of the
treatment plant facility.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:03 o'clock P.M., President Pro Tern Allan adjourned the meeting
to January 3l, 1974.
At 11:05 o'clock P.M., President Pro Tern Allan reconvened the meeting.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Allan
Mitchell
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
After comment by Member Boneysteele suggesting that only one annual
work conference be held by the California Association of Sanitation
Agencies, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
persons attending the Mid-Year Session-Annual Work Conference, CASA, at
Palm Springs, California, January 24-26,1974, be authorized registration
fees, travel and actual expenses. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian ,and Allan
None
Mitchell
In response to query, Member Allan, Member of the Special Selection
Committee, CASA, reported on the activities of the Committee in the selection
of the new Legislative Advocate for CASA.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11:10 o'clock P.M., President Pro Tem Allan adjourned the meeting
to January 3l, 1974.
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. esident Pro Tem of the District Board of
the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
of Contra Costa County, State of California
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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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