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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-04-82 2045 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 4, 1982 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on March 4,1982, at 7:30 p.m. President Stanley called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary to call roll. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Members: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Dalton and Stanley Member: Campbell Member Campbell had indicated at a previous meeting that he would be away and requested to be excused. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 1982 It was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by Member Dalton, that the minutes of January 28, 1982 be approved as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carl son, Boneysteele, Dalton and Stanley NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Campbell III. EXPENDITURES Members Boneystee1e and Dalton, Budget and Finance Committee, reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Dalton, that the expenditure list dated March 4, 1982, covering Running Expense Warrant Nos. 18999-19043. 19046-19047, and 19223-19457; Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 3988-4019 and 1921-1941; and Payroll Warrant Nos. 5449255- 5339486 and 1789-1798 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Dalton and Stanley None Campbell IV. CONSENT CALENDAR After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by Member Carlson, that Items 1 through 3 be approved, resolutions adopted and their recording authorized as applicable. 1. Acceptance of easements at no cost to the District, adopt respective resolutions and authorize recording. Grantee Area Job No. Pc1. No. Res. a. Everson Rlty Co. Pacheco 3205 ext. 82-21 b. Barry E. Whittaker et ux Pacheco 3205 ext. 2 82-22 c. Benny Cheung Walnut Crk 3013 1 82-23 (') ~'.~, ", ,"" ') ~~j ,:~,.,1 Ie 82 2046 2. Authorize execution of a Quitclaim Easement to SEC Investment, Inc. Moraga area, job 2181, Parcell, and authorize its recording. Resolution No. 82-24. Authorize PA 82-5 (Danvi11e area) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. 3. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Dalton and Stanley None Campbell It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Dalton, that Item 4 of the Consent Calendar be approved and appropriate resolution adopted. 4. Initiate proceedings to formally annex 10 separate areas under the title of District Annexation No. 79. Resolution No. 82-25. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: 1. Members: Members: Member: Member: Boneysteele, Dalton and Stanley None Carlson Campbe 11 V. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO.1 TO CONTRACT WITH COMPUTER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CORP. Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained that Computer Resource Management Corporation (CMRC) has advised the District that Microdata Corporation has introduced a larger and more powerful computer system in the market. It is indicated that Micro-Data will be focusing its labor and efforts on promoting this new equipment. This larger equipment does not meet the District's requirements and is considerably more expensive than their earlier mode1.Therefore, staff instructed its consultant, Peat, Marwick and Mitchell (PMM), to perform a comparative evaluation of an alternative system. The evaluation determined that Applied Digital Data Systems (ADDS) could provide a suitable alternative at a lower cost and be compatible with the required software. Board and staff discussion followed. After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Dalton, to authorize execution of Amendment No.1 to the CMRC contract replacing the Micro-Data hardware system with an ADDS Mentor system. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 2. Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Dalton and Stanley None Campbell REPORT ON OCCUPATIONAL INJURY AND/OR ILLNESS INCIDENT RATES Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, reviewed the report regarding the District's occupational injury/illness rate and referred to Mr. Robert Hinkson, Collection System Operations Department Manager, for further comments. Mr. Hinkson expanded on the report detailing the hazards confronted by hi s department. Board Members commended staff for the efforts being made to create safer working conditions at the District and curb incident rates. 02 2~ ., 82 2047 VI. ENGINEERING 1. REPORT ON THE FINDINGS OF THE BIOLOGICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL PILOT PLANT STUDY Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, introduced Mr. Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Associate Engineer, to present the Biological Phosphorus Removal Pilot Plant Study report as submitted by the Engineering Division. Mr. Miyamoto-Mills gave a synopsis of the report and reviewed the project since its inception in January 1981 to its conclusion in December 181. The principal findings of the report indicate that the process works very well in producing secondary effluent. He explained the technical and scientific data contained in the report and reviewed some of its conclusions. Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, and Dr. Weddle, Deputy Chief Engineer, commended Mr. Miyamoto-Mills on the professional style and authorship of the report. Board Members expressed their appreciation to the Engineering Division for the innovative study and congratulated staff for this very fine report. DECLARE AN EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZE $40,000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN 1811 MAIN IN DOWNTOWN MARTINEZ, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 3653 2. Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, requested Mr. Robert Hinkson, Collection System Operations Manager, to brief the Board on the sewer main problem in downtown Martinez. He stated that the problem seemed to be a pipe failure in the vicinity of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks about one block west of the Martinez Station. Restricted sewage flow is being maintained by frequentrodding, but could become a serious problem if another heavy rain storm were to occur. After Board and staff discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Dalton, to declare the replacement of an 1811 main in downtown Martinez an emergency project and authorize $40,000 in sewer construction funds for the repair work. Resolution No. 82-26. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Dalton and Stanley NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Member: Campbell 3. AUTHORIZE WENDLE WHIPPLE,SUPERVISING SURVEYOR, TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA LAND SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION 1982 CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO ON APRIL 1-3, AND ACTUAL EXPENSES~ ESTI~670 After discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Dalton, to authorize Wendle Whipple to attend the California Land Surveyor Association's 1982 Conference in San Diego on April 1-3,and actual expenses, estimated to be $670. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Member: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Dalton and Stanley None Camp be 11 VI I. ITEMS LATE FOR THE AGENDA 1. AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO REVISED OFFICE SPACES AND AUTHORIZE $143,300 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUNDS Dr. Weddle, Deputy Chief Engiener, discussed the various proposed plan changes and ways to minimize cost. ,'", ;;,-~ () .~:, ...)~? 1...,~".' '"' 82 2048 Discussion followed wherein Member Carlson stressed the importance of the cost element and suggested certain design improvements. It was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by Member Dalton, to authorize the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute contract documents for revisions to the inner wall and space arrangements of the new Administration Building under construction and to authorize from the Sewer Construction Fund $3,000 for staff work, $16,000 for revision design and $87,000 for construction, totalling $106,000. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Dalton and Stanley None Camp be 11 2. ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER GARBAGE RATE INCREASE APPLI CATION After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that staff prepare an analysis of the rate increase applications from Valley, Diablo and Lafayette Disposal Services for presentation to and review by the Board at the April 1, 1982 meeting. It was also the consensus of the Board that a Public Hearing be held on April 15, 1982 to consider the applications. VII I. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan advised that Messrs. Bob Baker, John Larson and Curtis Swan~on will be visiting sludge dewatering and thickening installations within California and at other locations in the Country to study equipment and operati ons. b. Mr. Dolan reported that he had approached Mr. James Alkire, City Manager of Pleasant Hill, in regard to assuming the District's Pleasant Hi11/Bayshore Disposal Service franchise covering garbage service for a small area adjacent to the City, approximately 600 customers. Mr. Alkire expressed some interest in the proposal. If the Board is in favor of such a proposal, Mr. Dolan will pursue the matter further. It was the consensus of the Board to favor such a proposal. c. Mr. Dolan advised that he had been requested by Mr. Paul Brotzman, City Manager of the City of Martinez, to draft a letter to the City reiterating the fact that the fact that the District has no intention of annexing or providing service to any of the area presently known as Mt. View Sanitary District, should the area be annexed to the City of Martinez. Board Members and District Counsel reviewed a draft copy of the letter to Mr. Brotzman and after a few minor changes the Board concurred with its language and agreed that it be forwarded to the City. d. In response to Mr. Dolan's query, Members Boneysteele and Carlson stated they would be attending the Supervisors Meeting on March 23, 1982. e. Mr. Dolan thanked the Board Members for attending the adjourned meeting and tour at the Plant on February 27, f. Mr. Dolan reminded the Board that the litigation meeting date has yet to be established. It was the consensus of the Board to hold an adjourned meeting on March 11 to discuss litigation matters. g. Mr. Dolan advised that he would have one item for discussion in Closed Session. 02 27 82 2049 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Carniato explained the new rulings regarding the campaign statement reports. He also mentioned that all the Board Members should complete their Statements of Economic Interest as soon as possible. b. Mr. Carniato advised he would have one item for discussion in Closed Session. 3. SECRETARY None 4. COMMITTEES None IX. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA None At 9:12 p.m., President Stanley recessed the meeting. At 9:19 p.m., President Stanley reconvened the meeting. x. CLOSED SESSION At 9:20 p.m., President Stanley declared a Closed Session. At 9:53 p.m., President Stanley concluded the Closed Session and and reconvened the meeting into Open Session. Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, indicated that Meet and Confer matters, litigation and litigation bills were discussed in Closed Session. XI. ACTIONS RESULTING FROM DISCUSSION IN CLOSED SESSION 1. APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR LITIGATION SERVICES As a result of discussion in Closed Session, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Carlson, that the statements from John J. Carniato dated February 24,1982, Metcalf and Eddy dated November 21- December 25,1981 and Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May dated February 16, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Membe rs : Members: Member: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Dalton and Stanley None Campbell XI!. ADJOURNMENT At 9:54 p.m., President Stanley adjourned the meeting to March 11, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. ä of the District, of California , Sec e ry of the trict Board of the Central Contra Co a Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California 0 '9 ,~ 27 82