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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-18-82 2050 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 18, 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, at 7:30 p.m., on March 18, 1982. In the absence of President Stanley, Board Members requested Member Dalton to officiate as President Pro Tem. President Pro Tem Dalton called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary to call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Carlson, Boneysteele, Campbell and Dalton ABSENT: Member: Stanley President Stanley arrived at 7:45 p.m. I!. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 1982 It was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Boneystee1e, that the minutes of February 4,1982 be approved as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneysteele, Campbell and Dalton None Stanley 1. III. LIST DATED MARCH 18, 1982 EXPENDITURES Member Boneysteele stated that the Budget and Finance Committee had reviewed the expenditures and found them to be satisfactory. It was moved by Member Boneystee1e, seconded by President Pro Tem Dalton, that the expenditures on the list dated March 18,1982 covering Running Expense Warrant Nos. 19463-19638; Sewer Construction Warrant Nos. 4020-4029 and 1942-1961; and Payroll Warrant No. 1799, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Campbell and Dalton None Stanley IV. BIDS & AWARDS REPORT BIDS FOR DISTRICT PROJECT 3525, HIGH VOLTAGE EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SERVICE Members: Members: Membe r : 1. Mr. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer (GM-CE), explained that five bids were received for the above entitled project with St. Francis Electric Company being the apparent low bidder. After Board and staff discussion, it was moved by Member Carlson, seconded by President Pro Tem Dalton, that: the GM-CE be authorized to submit the "Approval to Award" document, with attachments, to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and upon receipt of approval from the SWRCB, award the contract to St. Francis Electric Company; and that the sum of $33,308 in Sewer Construction Funds be authorized for the contract and contingencies. Motion carried by the following vote: O'~~ 18 r< .~ C;.", 2051 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Campbell and Dalton None Stanley V. CONSENT CALENDAR After discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by President Pro Tem Dalton, that Items 1 and 2 of the Consent Calendar be approved, applicable resolutions adopted and their recording authorized as required. 1. Acceptance of easements at no cost to the District, adopt respective resolutions and authorize recording. Grantee Area Job No. Pc1. Res. No. a. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. San Ramon 3549 1 82-27 b. c. C. K. Simmons, et ux E. J. Lazzarini Const. Co. Authorize PA 82-6 (Alamo area) and PA 82-7 (Concord area) to be included in a future formal annexation to the District Pleasant Hill 1551 ext 1 Martinez 2962 1 82-28 82-29 2. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Carlson, Boneystee1e, Campbell and Dalton None Stanley President Stanley arrived and President Pro Tem Dalton turned the chair over to him. President Stanley asked if there were any requests to take agenda items out of order. Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, requested that Item 1 under VII. ENGINEERING be taken out of order. Board Members voiced no objections to the request. VI I. ENGINEERING 1. CONDUCT A HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED EASEMENT THROUGH THE SHARON A. GRACE PROPERTY, PROJECT 2695, CONSIDER CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AND AUTHORIZE $5,900 DEPOSIT At 7:47 p.m., President Stanley opened the hearing concerning the proposed Grace easement. Mr. Carniato gave a brief statement to the matter and referred to Mr. Jay McCoy, Construction and Services Division Manager, to review a drawing of the area and present details of the proposed sewer routing and necessary easement. President Stanley then recognized Mr. Paul Arons, attorney representing Ms. Grace in the matter. Mr. Arons questioned the accuracy of the drawing of the proposed route and suggested an alternative route which would not encumber Ms Grace's property. Member Carlson commented that accordlng to the drawing, the alternate route would encroach on the other properties, be a longer route and require additional manhole structures. After Board and staff discussion, President Stanley closed the hearing at 8:01 p.m. The Board requested that Mr. McCoy provide further information concerning costs of proposed alternate route, grade problems, benefit to the Grace property and to reschedule this matter on the April 1, 1982 Board Meeting Agenda. There being no further discussion on this item, President Stanley reverted to the order of the agenda. ,'í (", ¡ \. ~ ( ".) 19 ." , ..':.~ \. R~) '-- ' f"'JI 2052 VI. ADMINISTRATIVE 1. 2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ORDINANCE ADOPT RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING THOSE POSITIONS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND THE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT/CONFIDENTIAL REPRESENTATION UNIT Mr. Paul Morsen, Administrative Department Manager, explained the contents of the Employer/Employee Ordinance. The Ordinance document deals with the following issues: The disposition of a newly created or reclassified position into an appropriate Representative Unit; The designation of present positions into Representative Units; The modification of an established Representation Unit; and Certification and Decertification of an incumbent certified Employee Organization. After discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Dalton, to: (1) adopt an Ordinance adding Article 7 to Chapter 4 of the District Code. Said Ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District and shall be published once in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the CCCSD and said Ordinance shall be effective upon the termination of the week of publication. Ordinance No. 150. (2) Adopt resolutions designating those positions within the Management and the Management Support/ Confidential Representation Units. Resolutions No. 82-30 and 82-31. Motion was unanimously approved. VI I. ENGINEERING 1. CONDUCT A HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED EASEMENT THROUGH THE SHARON A GRACE PROPERTY, PROJECT 2695, CONSIDER CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AND AUTHORIZE REQUIRED $5,900 DEPOSIT This item was heard as the first item of business following approval of the IIConsent Calendarll. 2. CONSIDER PROPOSAL BY THE WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTER TO USE DISTRICT PROPERTY FOR PARKING AREA Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, explained the proposal and referred to Mr. Jay McCoy, Engineering Construction and Services Division Manager for further details. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that staff should proceed with negotiations concerning the leasing of Dis~rict property to the Willows Shopping Center for parking purposes, reflne the agreement, including an escalation clause, and bring it back to the Board for consideration at a later date. 3. ESTABLISH A HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND TO MAKE DETERMINATION CONCERNING THE BUTTNER ROAD SEWER PROJECT IN THE PLEASANT HILL AREA After explanation by Mr. Dolan, GM-CE, it was moved by Member Dalton seco~ded by Member.Car1son, that a hearing be held on April 1, 1982 to ' conslder the Negatlve Declaration and approval or disapproval of the Buttner Road Sewer Project in the Pleasant Hill area. Motion was unanimously approved. 03 18"82 2053 VII I. COLLECTION SYSTEM 1. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE BY JAY HORNBACHER, 2124 WALNUT BLVD., WALNUT CREEK, IN THE AMOUNT,OF $6,689.90 After explanation and Board discussion, it was moved by Member Campbell, seconded by Member Boneysteele to approve payment of the claim from Jay Hornsbacher, 2124 Walnut Blvd., Walnut Creek in the amount of $6~689.90 for property damage. t~otion was unanimously approved. IX. ITEt~S LATE FOR THE AGENDA Mr. Robert Collins, President of the Employees' Association advised that Mr. D. Lloyd Smith, Engineering Associate, is retidng from the District after 31 years of service. He felt it would be appropriate for the Board to adopt a resolution commending Mr. Smith for his service to the District. Board Members fully concUt~red with Mr. Collins' suggestion. After discussion, it was moved by Member Dalton. seconded by Member Boneysteele that a resolution be adopted commending Mr. D. Lloyd Smith for his service to the District. Resolution No. 82-32. Motion was unanimously approved. X. REPORTS 1. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER a. Mr. Dolan advised that an equipment safety audit is in progress in the Collection System Operation Depal^tment. The safety audit is being conducted as a result of several recent equipment reiated injuries. Upon conclusion of the audit,there should be some indication as to where our safety problems lie. The results of the audit may necessitate the repair and retrofitting of present equipment or the purchase of some new equipment. ' b. Mr. Robert Hinkson, Collection System Operations Department Manager will be attending a Collection System Meeting in Denver on April 2, 1982. c. Mr. Dolan discussed correspondence which he received from the City of Martinez regarding the drafting of a three party agreement concerning Central San1s intention's relative to the annexation of Mt. View Sanitary District to the City of Martinez. d. Mr. Dolan stated that McKinley, Winnacker, McNeil (MWM) has presented a proposal for graphic design work for the new Office Building in the amount of $15,000. He requested Mr. Jay McCoy, Construction and Services Division Manager, to provide the Board with an overview of the work involved in the proposal. After Board and staff discussion, the Board expressed their concerns about the cost of the proposed work 2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT a. Mr. Carniato requested Board authorization for the President and Secretary to execute a proposed amendment to the City of Concord Agreement regarding the enforcement of Federal Source Control Pretreatment Regulations. Board Members reviewed the proposed amendment and questioned portions of its language. Mr. Carniato explained various parts of the language and their ramifications. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that authorization to execute the proposed amendment to the City of Concord Agreement be deferred pending further clarification. 03 18 82 ~"'~~ ~ I { f () -~ , {~ . 2054 b. Mr. Carniato advised that he would have five items for discussion in Closed Session 3. SECRETARY None 4. COMMITTEES a. Member Carlson, Member of the Personnel Committee, advised that Member Campbell and he had met with representatives of the Employees Association earlier this evening for their scheduled bi-monthly meeting. Several items were discussed pertaining to: Review of the District Safety Program, an employee recreational program, Quality Circle program, Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee and the Safety Achievement program. b. Mr. Dolan advised that Member Campbell has been recommended by CASA to serve as a discharger representative on the ABAG Regional Planning Committee. XI. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA At the request of the Board: a. Dr. Weddle gave a progress report on the construction of the new Office Building. The West Wing remodeling project is nearing completion and should be ready for occupancy on April 3. b. Member Campbell stated that he would be out of town on business on April 15,1982 and asked to be excused from the Board Meeting of that date. At 9:15 p.m., President Stanley recessed the meeting. At 9:23 p.m., President Stanley reconvened the meeting. XI I. CLOSED SESSION (As Required) At 9:24 p.m., President Stanley declared a Closed Session to discuss meet and confer, and matters of existing and potential litigation. XIII. 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 Dalton, that the statements from John J. Carniato dated March 10, 1982 in the amount of $10,866.64; Metcalf and Eddy, dated December 26, 1981-January 29, 1982 in the amount of $8,562.19' O'Brien-Kreitzberg dated February 2, 1982 in the amount of $27,151.07; and Corbett, Kane, Berk and Barton dsted January 22, 1982 in the amount of $9.75 be approved. Motion was unanimously approved. XIV. ADJOURNMENT At 10:25 p.m., President Stanley adjourned the meeting. of the District, of Ca 1 Horn i a- COUNTERSIGNED: "1'.- 03 18 82