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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD SEPTEMBER 26,1974
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at
1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State
of California, on September 26,1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
Gibbs
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item continued.
Ill.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
1.
LID 54-3
RESOLUTION NO. 74-125, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION, LID NO. 54-3
President Mitchell opened the informal hearing on LID No. 54-3 and explained
to persons in the audience'that it is Board policy to extend an opportunity to
property owners to comment on construction work performed by the District's
contractor for local improvement districts.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that written com-
plaints had been received from Mr. Anthony A. Braccia, 65 Monte Vista Road,
Orinda, and Mr. Ronald Howard, 14 Stanton Court, Orinda.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that he had made a personal inspection of the LID
No. 54-3 area, accompanied by staff representatives and that appropriate
corrective action had been taken by the District's contractor. Mr. Horstkotte
recommended denial of the claims of Mr. Braccia and Mr. Howard, the latter
claim which has been referred to the contractor's insurance carrier.
After discussion by Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the
District, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that the claim of Mr. Braccia and the claim of Mr. Howard both be denied.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
Dr. Norman T. Walter, 10 Rich Acres Road, Orinda, addressed the Board. He
stated that while he was, in general, satisfied with the construction work for
LID 54-3, he was critical of the timing of the project and the inconvenience
which was caused to property owners during the construction phase on Rich Acres
Road.
After discussion, President Mitchell closed the informal hearing.
was then moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 74-125 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
It
AYES:
NOES.
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
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V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT PLANNING AND RELATED MATTERS
Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed and
discussed in detail a Planning and Financial Study-1974, prepared by
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer.
Mr. Dalton, in his presentation, explained various sections of the
study and responded to queries and comments by Board Members.
After the discussion wherein various sections of the Study were revised,
item was continued to the meeting of October 24, 1974.
After establishment as Board policy that the third meeting of each month
should be reserved for items pertaining to policy and planning, Mr. Dean
LaField, representing the Home Builders Association of Contra Costa-Solano
Counties, Inc., addressed the Board. Mr. LaField stated that his organization
was vitally concerned in the matter under discussion and requested, therefore,
that a copy of staff's Planning and Financing Study-1974 be made available to
him and the public. .
After discussion, Mr. Dalton was requested to make available to Mr. LaField
a copy of the revised Preliminary Study.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
a.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
easements from:
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
T. J. Jacobsen, Jr., 'et ux
P. H. Threshie, et ux
2525
2525
1
2
be accepted and their recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
b.
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO P. SAPUTO, ET UX, JOB
NO. 2400, PARCEL 2, WALNUT CREEK
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member .Rustigian, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to P. Saputo,
et ux, Job No. 2400, Parcel 2, Walnut Creek. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
2.
DISCUSSION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRAL COUNTY COUNCIL
Item was continued.
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3.
REPORT ON WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, STAGE 5B
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the design
for Stage 5B, will incorporate provisions for the acceptance and processing of
municipal solid waste. He stated that it was his intention to include the
solid waste processing facility as a separate phase of Stage 5B in the
funding application to the State and the Environmental Protection Agency.
4.
PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOME SEPARATION OF SOLID WASTE
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed the pilot program for
home separation of solid waste. Participating in the discussion were:
Mr. Louis Repetto and Mr. Arthur DiGrazia, Lafayette Garbage Disposal
Service, Inc.; Mr. Fred Fagliano and Mr. Angelo Fagliano, Valley Disposal
Service, Inc.; Mr. Robert Grinstead, former Vice Chairman of the Citizens
Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling; and Mr. Dean LaField. Present
in the audience was Mr. George Navone, Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc.
During the discussion, suggestion was made that prior to implementation
of the pilot program, questionaires should be sent out to determine householder
response to participating voluntarily in the program. Member Boneysteele
commented that the Board should schedule a public hearing on the matter and
invite former members of the Citizens Advisory Committee to attend.
Mr. Grinstead commented that implementation of the program wouls have no adverse
effect on a central ,processing facility.
After the discussion, wherein Member Boneysteele made a motion to proceed
with the pilot program and which motion failed for lack of a second, staff
was requested to revise the notice to the householder regarding the pilot
program for re-submission to the Board. Further, that staff forward copies
of the pilot program to former members of the Citizens Advisory Committee for
review and comment. Item was continued.
5.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
AUTHORIZE $850.00 FOR TECHNicAL SERVICES IN RELATIONSHIP TO
EXAMINATIONS FOR POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLANT OPERATOR
a.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and Mr. Niles, Manager, Plant Operations, it was moved by Member Allan,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization of $850.00 for Technical
Services in relationship to examinations for the position of Assistant Plant
Operator be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
b.
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO WITNESS FACTORY "WITNESS TEST" FOR ELECTRICAL
SWITCHGEAR, WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, SEPTEMBER 25-27,1974,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Rustigan, seconded by Member Allan, that authoriza'tion
for three days per diem and travel expenses for Mr. Fred Markey, Senior
Engineer, to attend a factory "Witness Test," September 25-27,1974, in
Chicago, Illinois, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
CORRESPONDENCE DATED SEPTEMBER l6, 1974, RECEIVED FROM SAN MATEO
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
c.
Board Members noted the correspondence.
an acknowledgement.
Staff was requested to prepare
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d.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-l24, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
INDENTURES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY, JOB NO. 2519, PARCEL 1, CROW CANYON ROAD
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-124 be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
AUTHORIZE TRAVEL AND EXPENSES, C. M. HOPKINS, TO LOS ANGELES
FOR NEGOTIATION OF CROSSING AGREEMENT FROM SANTA FE
e.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that authorization
for actual expenses and travel expenses for Mr. Clyde Hopkins to go to Los
Angeles on District business on September 30, 1974, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
f.
DISCUSSION OF CONDEMNATION ACTION, JOB NO. 2402
After comment by Member Boneysteele regarding proposed condemnation
action in the cases of McAdam and Butler, item was continued.
6.
INFORMATION
None.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte presented Board Members with a copy of a proposed
Notice to Property owners by the District's contractor, W. R. Thomason, Inc.,
informing property owners that sewer construction work will soon be completed
on Kuss Road and Clipper Hill Road, Danville (LID 54-2). President Mitchell
stated that all affected property owners should be notified of the final
construction activities and cleanup. .
b. Mr. Horstkotte reported that visitors from Hungary, Italy and New
Zealand had recently toured the District's Water Reclamation Facility.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Bohn requested authorization of $450.00 for professional appraisal
services for condemnation action, cases of Lutz, Portello and Higson. Mr. Bohn
stated that there would be no cost to the District as this would be an expense
of Mr. Frank D. Troxel, 3018 Bradbury Drive, Lafayette, who had requested the
condemnation action.
It was then moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that
authorization of $450.00 for professional appraisal services for condemnation
action, cases of Lutz, Portello and Higson, be approved. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
b. Mr. Bohn reported receipt by the District of a check in the amount
of $5,212.66 from the Western Pipe litigation case.
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c. Mr. Bohn reported that he would prepare a formal administrative
procedure for condemnation actions by the District. The procedures would
include formal notification to affected property owners of anticipated
condemnation actions and the opportunity to appear before the Board to
present their views. Discussion followed with President Mitchell requesting
Mr. Bohn to be prepared to explain the circumstances and facts concerning
condemnation action, cases of McAdam and Butler, at the meeting of
October 3, 1974.
d. Mr. Bohn recommended settlement of the condemnation action, case
of Glen Arms Estates, in the amount of $3,500.00. He explained that while
the settlement was approximately $1,200.00 over appraisal, the appraisal
could be contested.
After stating that Long's Drug Store, et al, would assume the cost of
settlement including any luture costs, it was moved by Member Allan,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization of $3,500.00 for settlement
of the condemnation action, case of Glen Arms Estates, be approved. Carried
by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
3.
SECRETARY
None.
4.
COMMITTEES
a.
PERSONNEL
RESOLUTION NO. 74-126. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROBERT BROWN TO
POSITION OF MAINTENANCE MAN I
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteel, that Resolution
No. 74-l26 be adopted carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
RESOLUTION NO. 74-127, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROBERT MOWERS TO
POSITION OF MAINTENANCE MAN I
After explanation by Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution
No. 74-127 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele. Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
l. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he will not
be present on October 3. 1974, when bids on Water Reclamation Plant-Phase II,
are to be received.
2. Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed
and discussed correspondence dated September 24,1974, received from the
Local Agency Formation Commission. The correspondence reflected comments
and recommendations by LAFCO's Executive Officer regarding District
Annexation of the Bryan Ranch Development (Devil Mountain) and District
Annexation No. 44, which will be considered by the Commission at its hearing
of October 2, 1974. Staff will be present at the hearing.
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ADJOURNMENT
At ll:30 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the adjourned
regular meeting.
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