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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD MARCH 7, 1974
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
"in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring-
brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
March 7, 1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
Minutes of the meeting of February 21, 1974, be approved as presented.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
After query by Member Boneysteele and clarification by staff regarding
Vouchers Numbers l7868 and 17884, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Rustigian, that the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure
Committee, and as submitted by the General Manager-Chief Engineer be
approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers"
Numbers 2066 to 2100, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 17805
to i7952, inclusive, Local Improvement District No. 54 Construction Fund
Voucher No.4, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 4298 to 4422", inclusive.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian; Allan and Mitchell
None
None
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
PRESENTATION OF FINAL REPORT BY THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID
WASTE RECYCLING
At the request of Member Boneysteele, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory
Committee on Solid Waste Recycling, Vice Chairman Robert R. Grinstead
formally presented the Committee's final report to the Board of Directors.
After comments by Vice Chairman Grinstead regarding the scope of the
report, Member Boneysteele, Chairman of the Committee, reviewed for the
persons in the audience the formation and membership of the Advisory"
Committee. Member Boneysteele then presented mementos of appreciation to:
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Vice Chairman Robert R.
Secretary E. K. Davis
Mr. Fred Fag1iano
Mr. Lee B. Hertzberg
Mrs. Kris Hiller
Mr. William Treadwell
Mr. Mark Maloney was not
Grinstead
present
President Mitchell, after presenting mementos of appreciation to
Member Boneysteele for his service as Chairman of the Advisory Committee,
expressed the appreciation of the Board of Directors for the dedication and
contributions made by the members of the Advisory Committee. President
Mitchell then expressed his interest that District action to implement
and expand the District's plans for solid waste management be expedited as
soon as practical.
After discussion wherein Member Boneystee1e recommended that a public
hearing be scheduled to review the Advisory Committee's report, President
Mitchell requested that Secretary Davis, under guidance from Mr. Horstkotte,
General Manager-Chief Engineer, prepare an analysis of the Committee's report
which could be implemented within the current budgetary allocations. Item
con tinued.
2.
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE ON CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR
ENERGY STUDY
President Mitchell explained to persons in the audience that the District
was in the process of constructing an expanded Water Reclamation Facility
and that this new facility imposed much higher energy requirements.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that proposals
from six consultant firms had been solicited and that, after preliminary
review, a Board Committee consisting of two Board Members, the Counsel for the
District and the General Manager-Chief Engineer had been appointed to
recommend selection of the consultant firm.
After discussion and upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, that the selection of a consultant firm could involve matters
of law, President Mitchell, at 8:37 o'clock P.M., declared an executive
session.
At 8:47 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell reconvened the regular meeting.
The Selection Committee recommended the engineering consultant firm of
Brown and Caldwell in conjunction with Systems Control, Inc., ,to conduct
the study on conversion of municipal solid waste to energy. Cost for the
three to five month study is $45,000.00
After comments by Board Members regarding the rationale for selecting
Brown and Caldwell/Systems Control, Inc., it was moved by Member Allan,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the report of the Selection Committee
recommending Brown and Caldwell/Systems Control, Inc., to conduct the energy
study at a cost of $45,000.00 from Sewer Construction funds be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, R~stigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
3.
ENVIRONMENTAL'ASSESSMENT, PSA NO. 49, CAMELLIA LANE, LAFAYETTE
Board Members reviewed and discussed a staff memorandum dated February 27,
1974, which outlines the current status of PSA No. 49 and a proposed notice
to be sent to affected property owners.
After discussion, wherein the notice to property owners was amended to
reflect additional information as to whether individual properties were
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represented by a signed petition requesting sewage service, it was moved
by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization for staff
to proceed with posting the amended notices to property owners in PSA No. 49
be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3a.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. ROYCE BUFFINGTON DATED MARCH 5, 1974
President Mitchell reported receipt of correspondence dated March 5, 1974,
from Mr. Royce Buffington, l54 La Espiral, Orinda, regarding a slide condi-
tion which exists on his property and adjacent District property.
After discussion with staff reporting that corrective action cannot be
undertaken until the end of the winter season, the correspondence was
referred to staff for appropriate reply.
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CLAIM OF MRS. N. C. SCOTT IN THE AMOUNT OF $157.50
After report by staff that Mrs. Scott had been informed that staff
was recommending denial of her claim and that an invitation had been ex-
tended to her to attend the present meeting, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the claim of Mrs. N. C. Scott in the
amount of $157.50 be denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, LARWIN PUMP STATION
Staff reported that the Larwin Pump Station Project, would have
significant impact upon the environment. Mr. Charles Snyder, representative
of Larwin Development Co., addressed the Board and requested that the
District proceed with the project.
After recommendation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
authorization for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for
the Larwin Pump Station Project be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
6.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 55, SPRINGHILL LANE, LAFAYETTE
RESOLUTION NO. 74-14, A RESOLUTION MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF, CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY
DISTRICT
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 74-14 authorizing a negative declaration and notice thereof
for LID No. 55, Springhill Lane, Lafayette, be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1.
Members:
Members:
Members:
CONSENT ITEMS:
a.
Gibbs, Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
VII.
NEW BUS INESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT:
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements
from:
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Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
Orinda Properties and
Great Western Savings and
Loan Association
R. J. Stangel, et ux
2197 & 2426 1 thru 6
2306 2
2431 2
Carried by the following vote:
Lockwood & Lockwood
be accepted and their recording ordered.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Memb ers:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
2.
STATEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY JOHN A. BOHN
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, explained that the statement for
$650.00 for professional services resulted from litigation involving the
District vs. Mr. Ferdinand Simon (Mr. Peter Meagher easement condemnation)
and was recoverable.
It was then moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that
the statement for $650.00 for professional services by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, be approved for payment. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
3.
CLAIM OF WILBER E. KOEHLER IN THE AMOUNT OF $18.95
After Member Gibbs requested that future staff reports of claim damage
be revised to include only pertinent information that is of significance to
Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that the claim of Wilber E. Koehler in the amount of $18.95 be paid follow-
ing receipt of a signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
4.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. WILLIAM J. BUSH, HANSEN, BRIDGETT, MARCUS
AND JENKINS DATED FEBRUARY 26, 1974
Board Members noted correspondence received from Mr. William J. Bush,
dated February 26, 1974. After discussion, the correspondence was referred
to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, to review and report to the Board.
Item continued.
5.
REQUEST FOR GARBAGE RATE INCREASE BY ORINDA/MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
President
correspondence
Service, Inc.,
the years 1974
Mitchell, for the benefit of persons in the audience, read
dated February 5,1974, received from Orinda/Moraga Disposal
a District franchisee, requesting garbage rate increases for
through 1976.
A general discussion followed between Board Members, staff and Mr.
John H. Blackburn, Jr., 27 Moraga Via, Orinda, and Mr. Geno F. Banducci,
30 Descanso Drive, Orinda, who were present in the audience. Items
discussed included: various alternate garbage rate structures; methods
to increase operational efficiency by collecting agencies; and a summary of
labor negotiations recently conducted between collecting agencies and
Teamster Union Local 315.
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After the discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule on
March 28,1974, a public hearing to consider a garbage rate increase for Orinda/
Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. Item continued.
6.
AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE AT CALIFORNIA LAND SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION
CONVENTION, SAN DIEGO, APRIL 4-6, 1974
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded
by Member Allan, that authorization for registration fees, transportation and
per diem for Wend1e Whipple to attend the Surveyors Association Convention
in San Diego, April 4-6, 1974, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-15, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALARY INCREASE FOR
PATRICIA DANNA, ENGINEERING AID I
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, that
Patricia Danna had inadvertently been appointed to Range 39A whereas the
appointment should have been 39C, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-15 be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-16, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING GERALD WINTER TO THE
POSITION OF ENGINEERING AID III
After comment by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, it
was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution
No. 74-16 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-17, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JIMMIE RAY STROUP TO THE
POSITION OF ENGINEERING, AID I
After comment by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, it was
moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that Resolution No. 74-17,
be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
10.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA:
None.
11.
INFORMATION:
a.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. AL¡\N TEBB
Board Members noted correspondence dated February 22,1974, received
from Mr. Alan Tebb, 19 Springhill Lane, Lafayette, regarding PSA No .51.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte presented a current status report on the construction
of the Water Reclamation Facility. He stated that the estimated progress
payment to the contractor for February is $1,300,000.00.
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b. Mr. Horstkotte reported that the emergency reestablishment of
cathodic protection for 'line M-2, LID 50 had been accomplished. However,
the rectifier needs repair. Cathodic protection to the M-2 pressure line
is expected to be accomplished by March 8, 1974.
c. Mr. Horstkotte reported on the current status of construction for
LID 54, Schedules 1 through 4.
d. Mr. Horstkotte presented the Maintenance Department report for the
month of February, 1974. The report included number of Sewer Service Calls,
Sewer Cleaning Footage, Construction Repairs, Maintenance Engineering
and Buildings and Grounds.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Bohn reported that he had been advised by the County Retirement
Administrator that ,if the County Retirement Board approves the application
of three District employees to have the option of extending their member-
ship in the retirement system for service with Clyde C. Kennedy, the cost to
the District would approximate $2,000.00. Previously Mr. Bohn had indicated
there would be no cost to the District.
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b. Mr. Bohn reported that his responsibilities as District representa-
tive on several Solid Waste Management Committees, of which he serves as
chairman, was presenting an administrative burden. He requested authorization
to employ, at an hourly rate, secretarial assistance.
After discussion by Board Members and comment by Mr. Horstkotte,
General Manager-Chief Engineer, that the present workload of District
personnel precluded their assistance being available, it was moved by Member
Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization for Mr. Bohn to
employ, at an hourly rate, appropriate secretarial assistance for Committees
on which he represents the District be approved. Carried by the following
vote: '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
None
3.
SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
a.
BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY
Member Gibbs, member of the Executive and Operating Committees,
BASSA, reported that Mr. James Calvin was no longer eligible to serve as
Trustee for BASSA.
IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
l. President Mitchell reported that he, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-
Chief Engineer, and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, had appeared before
the Contra Costa County Grand Jury in order to clarify and provide pertinent
additional information regarding the Grand Jury's preliminary report on
activities of special districts. '
After a general discussion regarding the matters presented to the
Grand Jury, staff was requested to provide additional information to the
Board regarding number of properties and monies involved, including total
payment, made under election provided in Chapter 11, Article 4, of the
District Code, the optional fixture charge. The purpose of this information
is to permit the Board to review and consider termination of present and
future optional fixture charges. Item continued.
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2.
COUNTY WATER QUALITY CONTROL STUDY
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that he and Mr. Horstkotte,
General Manager-Chief Engineer, had attended a recent meeting with representa-
tives of the County and Cities regarding the County Water Quality Control Study.
After Mr. Bohn and Mr. Horstkotte reported on the meeting, a general
discussion followed. Item continued.
3.
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES
Member Allan noted that CASA had scheduled a meeting in Sacramento for
March 12-13, 1974. Discussion followed regarding Board Member and staff attend-
ance. Mr. Horstkotte stated that he would attend 'on March 13,1974.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 10:51 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the meeting.
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Pres~dent of he District Board of the
Central Con ra Costa Sanitary District
of Contra Costa County, State,of
California
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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