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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-02-74 340 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MAY 2,1974 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 May 2, 1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell ABSENT: Member: Allan II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After comments by Members Boneysteele and Gibbs, President Mitchell and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Minutes of the meeting of April 18, 1974, be approved after making the following corrections: Under "IV. HEARINGS, 1. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF PIPELINE AND CLEARWELL,." second paragraph, delete last sentence and insert the following: "Mr. Horstkotte responded to the inquiry by utilizing a map." Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, 9. RESOLUTION NO. 74-27, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BARBARA L. STRONG TO POSITION OF ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT," delete the paragraph and insert the following: "After comment by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, and explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-27, appointing Barbara L. Strong to the position of Accounting Assistant, pending examination, be adopted." Motion carried by unanimous vote. Under "VIII. REPORTS, la. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER," delete the word "Republic,an" and insert "Republic." Under "VIII. REPORTS, lb. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER," delete the penultimate sentence and insert the following: "After discussion regarding those planning to attend, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization for registration fees, trans- portation and expenses for one Board Member, the General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Counsel for the District to attend the meeting be approved." Under "VIII. REPORTS. lc. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER," add the following sentence: "It was the consensus of the Board thát at the next quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee, CASA, District Members of that Executive Committee be directed to propose exclusion of additional city membership in CASA." Motion correcting the Minutes of the meeting of April 18, 1974, carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES Mr.Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Running Expense -Voucher No. 18144 ($8,892.40 to Pacific Gas and Electric Company) reflected approximately $5,600.00 in electricity costs 'back to the year 1970, which had not been paid by the District because of a faulty meter at the 05 02 74 341 District's Orinda pumping station. After discussion, wherein Mr. Horstkotte stated that staff had confirmed and concurred in the statement by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Expenditures as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee, specifically Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 2133 to 2152 inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 18094 to 18220 inclusive, Local Improvement District No. 50 Voucher No. 201, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 4549 to 4674 inclusive, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan IV. HEARINGS 1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, LARWIN PUMP STATION PROJECT President Mitchell formally opened the hearing on the Environmental Impact Report, Larwin Pump Station Project. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that written comments regarding the draft EIR, Larwin Pump Station Project, had been received from Valley Community Services District, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Brown and Caldwell, and Contra Costa County Flood Control District. Mr. Horstkotte explained that the comments by VCSD were semantic in nature in that VCSD is relinquishing the Larwin property for sewage service by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and not detaching the area. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the comments by PG&E posed no objection to the project and that the comments of Brown and Caldwell related primarily to design considerations for the pump station. The comments of The Flood Control District related to location of the force main. President Mitchell asked if there were persons in the audience who wished to address the Board on the EIR, Larwin Pump Station Project. Mr. Charles Snyder addressed the Board and stated that he, Mr. Steven Bingham, and Mr. William Hook, all representing the Larwin Development Company, were present to answer any questions that may arise regarding the project. Mr. Woody Periera, Gentry Development Company, addressed the Board and stated that the draft EIR was acceptable to his firm. After accepting the written and oral comments regarding the draft EIR, Larwin Pump Station Project, President Mitchell closed the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 74-28, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, LARWIN PUMP STATION PROJECT After comments by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, regarding administrative procedures, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 74-28 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan 2. REQUEST FOR GARBAGE RATE INCREASES, LAFAYETTE GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. President Mitchell formally opened the hearing on the request for garbage rate increases by Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. Mr. Davis reported that copies of the staff report and recommendations on garbage rate increases had been made available to management of Lafayette 05 02 74 342 Garbage Disposal and their accountant, Mr. Eugene Brown. He further reported that notice of the public hearing to consider garbage rate increases had been duly published in the local news media by means of display advertising. A general discussion followed, wherein the Board reviewed the detailed report prepared by staff and its recommendations for garbage rate increases for the period, May 1,1974, to May 1, 1975. Participating in the discussion with Board Members were staff, Mr. Louis Repetto, Lafayette Garbage Disposal, and his accountant, Mr. Eugene Brown. Matters discussed included: alternate rate structures in relationship to allocation of costs; cost to lease equipment vs. ownership; consideration of the revenue period in relationship to the expenditure period; and clarification of types of service and rates previously authorized by the Board. After discussion and careful consideration by the Board of the matters presented, President Mitchell closed the hearing. It was then moved by Member Rustigian that the Board approve the garbage rates and rate structure as requested by Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. Motion failed for lack of a second. It was then moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service, Inc., be authorized a 13-1/2% increase in garbage rates for the period May 1, 1974, to May 1, 1975. The 13-1/2% increase applies to all rates and is to be rounded to the nearest 5ç. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan Staff was requested to prepare a District Ordinance reflecting the above decision for formal presentation to the Board. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. CONCORD CONTRACT ,Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented Board Members with a draft schedule for consolidation of the City of Concord Treatment Plant with the District. Discussion followed with Mr. Horstkotte stating a counter proposal by the City has not yet been received. Item continued. 2. ORDINANCE 97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 4, DISTRICT CODE (ELECTIVE FIXTURE CHA~GE) Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, read the proposed Ordinance 97 to the Board Members. After discussion by Board Members and agreement on interest charges at 7% per annum on the unpaid balance and recommendation by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, that minimum annual payments be computed at 12% per annum, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Ordinance 97, as amended, 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 Sanitary District. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: . Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan After comment by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manage~-Chief Engineer, it was the consensus of the Board that a copy of Ordinance 97 be forwarded to the Contra Costa County Grand Jury for information. 05 02 74 343 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. J. R..Orosco, et ux 2264 2 W. C. Holsken, et ux 2381 l-R-l K. I. McGill, et ux 2381 l-R-l State of California 1372 Miscellaneous be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan 2. PERSONNEL RECLASSIFICATION, FISCAL YEAR 1974-1975 BUDGET Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed the Personnel Reclassifications for the ~isç~¡Year 1974-1975 Budget as proposed by staff. As a result of the discussion, wherein it was noted that the comments of Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, were not available because of his absence at the meeting, item was continued to the meeting of May 16, 1974. Staff was requested to revise selected job classifications and descriptions and to prepare additional organizational charts. 3. PROPOSED DRAFT REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT REGARDING THE COUNTY WATER QUALITY CONTROL STUDY Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated the proposed draft remarks by the President would be available Friday, May 3, 1974. Item continued. 4. AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PHASE II, CLEARWELL, AT A COST OF $22,376.00 After explanation by Mr. Horstktote, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and staff, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization to submit Application for Approval of Plans and Specifications, Phase II, Clearwell, to the State Division on Safety of Dams at a fee cost of $22,376,00, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan 5. AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE AT SAFETY CONFERENCE, CONCORD, MAY 8, 1974 After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization for 15 staff personnel to attend the Contra Costa Safety Conference, May 8, 1974, in Concord, at a cost of $90.00, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan 6. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. 05 02 74 344 7. INFORMATION INFORMATIONAL DATA REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF RECLAMATION ENTITIES OF WATER (WATERCARE) a. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, provided Board Members with informational data regarding The California Association of Reclamation Entities of Water and recommended that the District become a general member of the Association at an annual cost of $500.00. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the District join The California Association of Reclamatiòn Entities of Water and that authorization of $500.00 for annual dues for such membership be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan b. Board Members noted information regarding a legal opinion by the Attorney General of the State of California regarding ownership of collected garbage and trash. . VIII. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte reported that after consultation with Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, it is staff's intention to advise the State Personnel Board, who has been contracted by the District to conduct a Personnel Survey, to include in its survey, an up-dating of District job classifications. b. Mr. Horstkotte reported that two representatives of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works from Autstralia, had recently visited the District's Treatment Plant Facilittes. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Bohn reported that he was preparing an Ordinance to Repeal Section 12-102, Application of Ordinance Within Incorporated Cities. Discussion followed with Mr. Bohn being requested to schedule the item on the agenda for the Meeting of May 16, 1974. b. Mr. Bohn reported that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company was granting the District a pipeline license for Job Bechtel T.P., Parcel 6. He explained that there was a 10 day cancellation clause but that he recommended its acceptance as an interim agreement until the Santa Fe Company can execute a grant of easement to the District. It was then moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute a pipeline license from Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Job Bechtel T.P., Parcel 6. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan c. RESOLUTION NO. 74-29, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RETIREMENT BOARD. OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION TO EXTEND THE MEMBER- SHIP OF JACK L. BEST. CLYDE M. HOPKINS AND D. LLOYD SMITH IN THE ..COUNTY RETIREMENT PROGRAM After Mr. Bohn presented Board Members with a copy of the Resolution, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 74-29 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan 05 02 '74 345 AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO INDUSTRIAL TANK, INC., JOB NO. 1550, PARCEL 1 d. After explanation by Mr. Bohn, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to Industrial Tank, Inc., Job No. 1550, Parcell. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan e. AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM INDUSTRIAL TANK, INC., JOB NO. BECHTEL T.P. EXP. 1973, PARCEL 10 SUB-PARCELS E,F,G,H & I After explanation by Mr. Bohn, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easement from Industrial Tank, Inc., Job No. Bechtel T.P. Exp. 1973, Parcel 10, Sub-Parcels E,F,G,H & I, be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell Allan 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES a. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SELECTION COMMITTEE President Mitchell reported on the action of the Contra Costa County 'Selection Committee for the nomination of Trustees and Alternates for the Bay Area Sewage Services Agency. Discussion followed. b. BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY Member Gibbs, Member of the Executive and Operating Committees, BASSA, reported that BASSA was giving consideration to joining the Metropolitan Association. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Board Members commented briefly on Assembly Bill 2040 and Senate Bill 90 and their impact upon the District. X. ADJOURNMENT At 9:54 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the meeting. ) ,~ ¡';: ¡(~; 1/ ,^-~~ ¿~, I( Presidentlof the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ~'((i'C: ~~,~1l Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 05 02 74