Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 06-06-74 362 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JUNE 6, 1974 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 June 6, 1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell ABSENT: Member: Gibbs II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed the Minutes of the meeting of May 23, 1974. After review and discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that the Minutes of the meeting of May 23, 1974, be approved after making the following corrections: Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, 1. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, LARWIN PUMP STATION," after section delineating the vote, insert the following sentence: "Member Boneysteele explained that his affirmative vote in approving the Larwin Pump Station pertained solely to the environmental aspects of the project and did not reflect approval for the annexation of the Larwin properties to the District." Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, 2. 1974-75 BUDGET REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT," delete the phrase "in cost of living salary adjustment" in paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 on page 3, and insert in its place the following phrase "general salary" between "7-1/2%" and "increase." Motion correcting the Minutes of May 23, 1974, carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES After receiving clarification by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, regarding Running Expense Vouchers Nos. 18290, 18298, 18319 and 18351, and after review of expenditures by Member Rustigian, Chairman of the Expenditure Committee, and Member Boneysteele, it was was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that expenditures, specifically, Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 2153 to 2176 inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 18221 to 18361 inclusive, Local Improvement District No. 54 Vouchers Numbers 9 to 11 inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 4675 to 4799 inclusive, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. 06 .Uô 74 363 VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. CONCORD AGREEMENT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, noted correspondence dated May 31, 1974, received from the Division of Water Quality, State Water Resources Control Board. This correspondence commented on the District's proposed contractual agreement with Mt. View Sanitary District and suggested that in computation of charges for the treatment of Mt. View wastewater by the District, a more equitable method for determination of such charges should be based upon volume and characteristics of wastewater processed vice assessed valuation as proposed. A discussion followed wherein Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed the District's proposed contract agreement with the City of Concord. Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, then explained in detail financial data relating to proposed shåring or "buy in costs" to be allocated to Concord if the City executes the proposed agreement.. Item 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 Boneysteel.e, that easements from: Grantor Job No. . Parcel No. J. R. Townsend, et al Green Valley Shopping Center G. C. McFarland, et ux 824 1 & 2 2259 11 2259 14 Geranen Brothers, partners 2473 1 be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs b. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO C. E. FLATHERS, ET UX JOB NO. 1712, PARCELS MISC. DIABLO AREA It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to . C. E. Flathers, et ux, Job No. 1712, Parcels Misc., Diablo Area. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs c. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO D. F. ELKINTON, JOB NO. 1712, PARCELS MISC., DIABLO AREA It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to D. F. E1kinton, Job No. 1712, Parcels Misc., Diablo Area. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs CORRESPONDENCE FROM BROWN AND CALDWELL DATED MAY 14,1974 2. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, that 06 06 74 364 87-1/2% of the funds would be recoverable and that the proposal by Brown and Caldwell had been reviewed by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, it was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by Member Allan, that the Agreement of September 10, 1970, with Brown and Caldwell for the Stage 5A Enlargement be amended. Such amendment to reflect Board approval for the increase of the maximum fee for the preparation of the Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Stage 5A, from 10% to 21% (approximate cost $271,500). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DATED MAY 21, 1974, WITH JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT 3. Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed and discussed correspondence received from Contra Costa County, dated May 21, 1974, wherein the County was proposing a joint exercise of powers agreement between various governmental entities to form an "East/Central Contra Costa County Wastewater Management Agency." The stated purpose of this Agency is the "need" to sponsor a study of wastewater discharge in eastern and central Contra Costa County. As a result of this discussion wherein comments were exchanged regarding relations with and services to cities located within the District's boundaries, staff was requested to prepare an alternate proposal to the joint exercise of powers agreemnt as submitted by the County. Item continued. 4. CORRESPONDENCE FROM VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT DATED MAY 22, 1974 Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed the correspondence dated May 22, 1974, received from Valley Community Services District wherein VCSD requested that the District reduce its one cent per gallon service charge because of financial hardship to holding tank users located in VCSD. Mr. Victor Johnson, Industrial Tank Corporation, addressed the Board and explained the difficulties and financial hardship being experienced by the holding tank users located in VCSD. He suggested consideration of a sliding scale for service charges. After discussion wherein consideration was given to District plant capacity and growth factors, it was the consensus of the Board to take no action on the request by VCSD. Staff was requested to inform VCSD of the Board's action. 5. FISCAL YEAR 1974-75 CLEAN WATER GRANT PROJECT - PLAN OF STUDY Board Members noted for information the Fiscal Year 1974-75 Clean Water Grant Project-Plan of Study as prepared by staff. 6. LID NO. 55, SPRINGHILL ROAD, LAFAYETTE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer '. and Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, the Board took the following actions: RESOLUTION NO. 74-78, A RESOLUTION CREATING CONSTRUCTION FUND, LID NO. 55 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 74-78 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: - ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-79, A RESOLUTION APPROVING MAP OF PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, LID NO. 55 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 74-79 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs 06 06 74 365 RESOLUTION NO. 74-80, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER AS EX OFFICIO HEALTH OFFICER OF THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE AND OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT RECOMMEND PROCEEDINGS UNDER APPROPRIATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANTIARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM, AND APPURTENANCES, AS NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE, LID NO. 55 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 74-80 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-81, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ATTORNEYS, LID NO. 55 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 74-81 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-82, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND TO PROVIDE'THAT THE COST SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON THE DISTRICT BENEFITED, AND UNDER THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACT, LID NO. 55 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that . Resolution No. 74-82 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs 7. REPORT ON OFFICE SITE SURVEY AND PLAN Utilizing a map, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained staff's present plans regarding future expansion requirements for the District's Offices and corporate yard. 8. AUTHORIZE $75.00 REIMBURSEMENT FOR STAFF ATTENDANCE AT U. C. EXTENSION COURSE, MAY 16-17,1974 , After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization of $75.00 for reimbursement to W~ndle Whipple for attendance at U. C. Extension Course, May 16-17,1974, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs 8a. AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE AT LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND BACTERIAL EXAMINATION OF WASTEWATER COURSE, JUNE 17-21,1974, SACRAMENTO, AT A COST OF $180.00 After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization for per diem and transportation for Pedro Mendoza to attend a Laboratory Analysis and Bacterial Examination of Wastewater Course, June 17-21,1974, in Sacramento, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs 9. FORMALIZE CLASSIFICATION CHANGES FOR DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, explained staff rationale for requesting change of title and job classification with job descr~ption for Department Managers. . 06 06 74 366 Discussion followed regarding the inclusion of specific professional engineering requirements to the job descriptions for each Department Manager. After discussion and noting that the State Personnel Board will complete its study and survey of District personnel and present its recommendations prior to 1975, it was the consensus of the Board to adopt the job descriptions, dated March 1974, for each Department Manager, and take the following actions: RESOLUTION NO. 74~83, A RESOLUTION CANCELLING RESOLUTION NO. 73-59 "RESOLUTION CHANGING DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLES TO: MANAGER, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: MANAGER, MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: MANAGER, PLANT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT" It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-83 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-84, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGER, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-84 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-85, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGER, MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-85 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-86, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGER, PLANT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele that Resolution No. 74-86 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-87, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JACK BEST TO THE POSITION OF MANAGER, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-87 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-88,A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROBERT HINKSON TO THE POSITION OF MANAGER, MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele that Resolution No. 74-88 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs RESOLUTION NO. 74-89, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAVID NILES TO THE POSITION OF MANAGER, PLANT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-89 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: 06 06 Members: Member: 74 Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs 367 10. RESOLUTION NO. 74-90, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN H. WALTER TO THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I After explanation by Mr. Niles, Manager, Plant Operations Department, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolu- tion No. 74-90 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: , Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs 11. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DATED MAY 30, 1974, REGARDING CASE OF WILLIAM G. CALKINS Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed correspondence dated May 30, 1974, received from the County Health Department which stated "a public health nuisance" existed at 150 Las Juntas Way, Walnut Creek, due to complete failure of a septic tank system and "would be futile" to repair. Also reviewed was correspondence dated May 20, 1974, received from Mr. William C. Calkins who lives at 150 Las Juntas Way, which requested that the District extend its main sewer line on Las Juntas Way 140 feet to permit his connection to the District's sew~r system. After discussion with the participation of Mr. Calkins, it was the con- sensus of the Board to authorize District personnel to construct a 140 foot extension of the District's 8" sewer line on Las Juntas Way with lateral to the property line of 150 Las Juntas Way, Walnut Creek. Cost for the con- struction by the District is to be paid by Mr. Calkins prior to connection to the sewer system. Mr. Calkins will be entitled to rebate fees. The Board then took the following action: RESOLUTION NO. 74-91, A RESOLUTION OF DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY TO CORRECT A PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE, 150 LAS JUNTAS WAY, WALNUT CREEK ~ It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolu- tion.No. 74-91 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs 12. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA . . None. 13. INFORMATION Board Members noted the following informational items: c. d. e. City of Martinez Position Paper dated May, 1974. West County Agency Memorandum dated May 23, 1974. Water Pollution Control Federation Monitor dated April, EBMUD Solid Waste Feasibility Study, Final Report. District Organization Charts and Salaries Book. 1974. a. b. VII 1. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER Mr. Horstkotte reported that steel erection at the District's Water Reclamation Facility is expected to be completed by the end of June, 1974. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT After explanation by Mr. Bohn regarding a reciprocal easement conditions agreement between the District and Industrial Tank Corporation for the installation of a District sewer line and construction of a maintenance road from the District's treatment plant along the reclaimed water pipeline, a discussion followed. . 3. SECRETARY a. Mr. Davis reported that The Moraga Association had requested District representation at a taxpayers inquiry meeting scheduled by the Association for 06 06 74 368 the evening of Thursday, June 20,1974. As that date conflicts with a regularly scheduled Board Meeting, Mr. Davis was to so inform The Moraga Association that District representatives would be unable to attend. b. After comments by Mr. Davis regarding correspondence advising The Orinda Association of District representatives at its Taxpayer Inquiry meeting, Member Boneysteele presented a report on the June 5, 1974, meeting wherein he and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, represented the District. . 4. COMMITTEES PERSONNEL a. Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that staff had. requested that the Board approve disciplinary action in the case of Thomas Carver. After discussion by Board Members and explanation by staff, and with the assurance by staff that Mr. Carver had been advised that he may be present at this meeting, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that in accordance with Section 4-601, District Code, Thomas Carver be suspended for the period of June 17-28, 1974. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ABSENT: Members: Member: Boneystee1e, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Gibbs IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 1. President Mitchell reported on his appearance on June 5,1974, before the City Council, City'of Martinez, to present remarks concerning the County Water Quality Control Stùdy. Discussion followed. 2. Member Boneysteele suggested that The California Association of Sanitation Agencies may be an appropriate agency to explore requirements imposed by the successful passage of Proposition 9 on June 4,1974. 3. In response to query by President Mitchell, Member Allan and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the recent Executive Committee meeting of CAS A with particular reference to the District's adopted position on membership in CASA. Staff was requested to seek revision of the Minutes of the Executive Committee's meeting of May 3~4, 1974, to reflect the position of the District on the matter of membership. 4. In response to comment by President Mitchell, Board Members and staff discussed the current status of the Blackhawk Ranch development in rela- tionship to previous Board action to annex only those areas approved by the County for development. "Green belt" areas were not to be annexed to the District without further review. 5. At 11:12 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell declared an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. At 11:37 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell reconvened the regular meeting. x. ADJOURNMENT At 11:38 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the meeting. . ¡ '. ; I . (., J.¿/? /)¿j;tl({ Pr'esidentbf'" the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ci~' Secretary of th~~istrict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 06 06 74