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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 09-05-74 422 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD SEPTEMBER 5,1974 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 Cree~ County of Contra Costa, State of California, on September 5, 1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item continued. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Rustigian, Chairman, seconded by Member Gibbs, M~mbers of the Expenditure Committee, that after review, that expenditures, specifically, Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 2211 to 2234 inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 18699 to 18922 inclusive, Local Improvement District No. 54 Vouchers Numbers 14 to 17 inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 0097 to 0244 inclusive, be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS L DSP 2519 After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, that DSP 2519 related to construction and installation of a sewer line across Southern Pacific Transportation Company right of way at Crow Canyon Road, he reported that Bids for DSP 2519, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M., this date were as follows: Billings Plumbing P. O. Box 609 Concord, CA 94520 $ 7,827.00 Peter Cole Jensen, Inc. P. O. Box 553 Danville, CA 94526 8,093.00 Bepco 14901 Tidewater Oakland, CA 94601 9,940.00 Briggs Pipeline 1196 Matten Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 11,642.00 Subsurface Pipeline 1441 Industrial Pkway. Hayward, CA 94544 12,956.00 .09 05 74 423 W. R. Thomason, Inc. P. O. Bo~ 2249 Martinez, CA 94553 $13,150.00 Ernest E. Pestana, Inc. 2225 Old Oakland Highway San Jose, CA 95131 $15,276.00 Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that award of Bid of DSP 2519 be made to the lowest bidder, Billings Plumbing, Concord, California. Motion carried by, unanimous vote. . 2. DSPs 1938-2395 After query by Member Boneysteele, Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager- Chief Engineer, explained that the original engineer's estimate as to cost had been increased from $252,343.50 to $326,000.00. Mr. Horstkotte indicated that the previous engineering estimate had not taken into considera- tion such factors as road construction, compaction and current labor costs. After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte reported that Bids for DSPs 1938 and 2395, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M., this date, were as follows: Martin Bros. P. O. Box 638 Concord, CA 94522 $353.618.65 M.G.M. Construction Co. P. O. Box 5757 Concord, CA 94522 385,738.00 McGuire & Hester 796 - 66th Avenue Oakland, CA 393,640.00 J. & M. Inc. P. O. Box 128 Hayward, CA 450,535.00 Ernest E. Pestana, Inc. 2225 Old Oakland Highway San Jose, CA 95131 451,119.00 Peter Cole Jensen, Inc. P. O. Box 553 Danville, CA 94526 497,780.00 J. & W. Pipelines 976 Stockton Avenue San Jose, CA 621,193.60 Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that award of Bid for DSPs 1938 and 2395 be made to the lowest bidder, Martin Brothers, Concord, California, subject to further approval by State Department of Transportation. Motion carried by unanimous vote. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. CONCORD CONTRACT AGREEMENT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported agreement had been reached between District staff and staff of the City of Concord regarding the proposed contract agreement. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the contract agreement was to be considered by the City Council of Concord at its meeting of September 10,1974. 09 05 74 424 Discussion followed regarding methods and procedures to improve com- munications and relations between elected District officials and elected officials of other govenmental entities. During the discussion, consideration was given to the possibility of scheduling a fourth Board meeting each month and the possible establishment of a Central County Group, membership to include the District and Cities within the District, to review and study common problems. After discussion, the matter of establishment of a Central County Council was scheduled for the meeting of September 26, 1974. 2. LID NO. 54-1 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he had made a personal inspection of the LID No. 54-1 area. He stated that in his opinion, the District's contractor, W. R. Thomason, Inc., had done a good construction job, considering the difficult terrain and rock strata in the area. Mr. Horstkotte then requested Mr. William Ramsay, Engineering Associate, to report by individual parcels the conclusions of the inspection. Mr. Ramsay proceeded to report staff conclusions of the inspection regarding the following properties: Parcel No. Property Owner 5 6 7 8 9 12 15 18 E. Wallace Anderson Vernon C. Ament Ward and Frances Trask Melville G. Harvey Hazel C. Harrison Patrick C. Furlong Elizabeth B. Hulbert L. H. Golightly During Mr. Ramsày's presentation, Board Members queried staff and discussed various aspects of Mr. Ramsay's report as it related to corrective measures to be instigated or implemented for each individual parcel. Participating in the discussion was Mr. Stoddard, representing Mrs. Hazel C. Harrison who was present in the audience. Mr. Stoddard explained in detail to the Board, damages which he alleged had occurred to Mrs. Harrison's property as a result of construction work by the District's contractor. Mr. Stoddard stated that in his opinion, the District's contractor had greatly exceeded the terms of the easement concerning "reasonable right of access" to Mrs. Harrison's property. He indicated that a claim for damages would be forthcoming. Also participating in the discussion was Mrs. Frances Trask who presented Board Members with photographs depicting the condition of her property prior to construction and subsequent to construction., Mrs. Trask requested that the photographs be subsequently returned to her. After the discussion, it was the consensus of the Board, that Board Members schedule a field visit on September 10,1974, for the purpose of inspecting the cons'truction work perfo'rmed by the District's contractor. After request by President Mitchell that staff present to the Board at the next meeting a statement related to the exercise of easement rights by the District's contractor, item was continued. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSENT ITEMS None. 09 05 74 425 2. DISTRICT ANNEXATION 44 RESOLUTION NO. 74-119, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES TO CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Utilizing a map, Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, delineated the properties (57.22 acres) proposed to be annexed to the District (District Annexation 44) and stated that the area was adjacent to and south of the Bryan Ranch Development. Discussion followed concerning the possibility that Board action to annex these properties may result in the formation of an "island" of unannexed area within the District's boundaries. After the discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 74-119 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Members: Member: Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell Boneysteele 3. AGREEMENT RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY, CASE OF PAUL E. GIERS, ET UX, JOB NO. 165, PARCEL MISC., After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Agreement Relating to Real Property, case of Paul E. Giers, et ux, Job No. 165, Parcel Misc. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA a. A REPORT ON SOLID WASTE RECOVERY STUDY BY BROWN AND CALDWELL Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed a report on a Solid Waste Resource Recovery Study prepared by Brown and Caldwell. Present in the audience were Mr. Michael Flanagan and Mr. David Eisenhauer, representing Brown and Caldwell. Mr. Flanagan, with assistance from Mr. Eisenhauer, explained in detail the various sections of the report, including its conclusions and recommendations. After review and discussion, wherein Mr. Flanagan and Mr. Eisenhauer responded to queries by Board Members and staff and clarified 'various aspects of the report, it was the consensus of the Board that decision on acceptance of the report be scheduled for the meeting of October 3, 1974. . Further, that it would be desirable to develop and implement a pilot program to permit evaluation of the resource recovery system as proposed in the report. After compliments by Board Members on the completeness of the report, President Mitchell expressed the appreciateion of the Board to Mr. Flanagan and Mr. Eisenhauer for their presentation. Item continued to meeting of October 3,1974. 5. INFORMATION Board Members noted information related to the final report by the Governor's Task Force on Local Government Reform. VIII. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Horstkotte reported that he had been invited to attend a conference sponsored by the National Association of Counties wherein representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency would be present. 09 05 74 426 After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization for registration fees, transportation and expenses for the General Manager-Chief Engineer to attend the National Association of Counties' Conference, October 3-4, 1974, in Spokane, Washington, be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. b. Mr. Horstkotte suggested that the Board consider scheduling on October 12, 1974, a tour of the District's Water Reclmation Facilities by selected governmental officials. c. In response to a report that an odor problem had existed in the vicinity of the District's Treatment Plant, Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Niles, Manager, Plant Operations, explained the operational problems of continuing to operate the Treatment Plant during the construction phase. 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Robert Wyatt was present as representative for Mr. Bohn. 3. SECRETARY None. 4. COMMITTEES a. BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY Member Gibbs, a Trustee of BASSA, comment'ed on a' meeting held by BASSA on September 4,1974, in San Jose, regarding activities of South Bay dischargers. Member Gibbs noted that BASSA was participating in a television special on September 9, 1974, concerning a report on water pollution c~ntrol progress in California. IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR ,1. In response to query, staff reported on the current status of activities by the East/Central Contra Costa Wastewater Management Agency. 2. Board Members discussed the newly enacted legislation disclosure by elected officials. Mr. Wyatt indicated that the the District was reviewing this matter in conjunction with the Association of Sanitation Agencies. regé!,rding full Counsel for California 3. In respo~se to query, Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the current status of the Blackhawk Ranch Development. 4. In response to query, staff reported that it had no information re- garding construction and grant of easements on property in vicinity of Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek. X. ADJOURNMENT At 10:52 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the meeting. ;J' , I ( , " 'l I> A~ .., , President of the District Board of the Central Cori~ra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: . '" , , -'. ,'- --' . 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