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MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD APRIL 15, 1976
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 April 15, 1976,
at 7:30 P.M.
President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested the
Secretary of the District to call roll.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian and Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Members:
Mitchell (excused) and Allan
Member Allan arrived at 7:37 P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the Minutes of April 1,1976 be approved as presented.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian and Boneystee1e
None
Mitchell (excused) and Allan
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
After discussion, in which President Boneystee1e requested that future
vouchers for entertainment show the location, purpose and those present, it
was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that expenditures,
including Sewer Construction Vouchers Nos. 2745 through 2778 inclusive,
Running Expense Vouchers Nos. 22059 through 22253 inclusive, Payroll Vouchers
Nos. 2653 to 2786 inclusive, be approved. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused) and Allan
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
President Boneysteele requested that the Board digress from the order
of the Agenda to take up "New Business, Item 12."
12.
AUTHORIZATION TO PAY FOR REVERSAL OF PLU}ffiING UNDER TWO RESIDENCES
ON ROSSI STREET, LAFAYETTE, ESTIMATED COST $2,400
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to Board
Members circumstances leading up to this situation and the problems encountered
in connecting these properties by gravity to our sewer main in Rossi Street;
aftenlhich, Mr. James B. Kane, owner of 3387 Rossi Street, and Mr. Dennis Simpkins,
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representing 3389 Rossi Street, commented further on the situation.
After a lengthy discussion between Board and staff, it was the consensus
of the Board to defer this item to the meeting of April 29, and requested
staff to further study this matter and submit a sound recommendation for
solution of the problem at that time.
President Boneysteele thanked the gentlemen for their comments and
reverted to the order of the Agenda.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT - D.A. NO. 50
(EXCEPT PARCELS 4,6,10, 14, 17, 18 & 19)
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
General Manager-Chief Engineer be authorized to sign a Notice of Determination
and an Environmental Impact Assessment for D.A. 50, with the exception of
Parcels 4, 6,10, 14,17,18 and 19 and that a resolution ~~king a Negative
Declaration and Providing Notice Thereof be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-59, A RESOLUTION MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
PROVIDING NOTICE THEREOF, D. A. NO. 50
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None.
Mitchell (excused)
2.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR DSP 2656, (WATERSHED 23) OAK PARK BLVD.,
BETWEEN PUTNAM BLVD. & FREEWAY 680, PLEASANT HILL
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that a resolution making a Negative Declaration and Providing
Notice Thereof be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-60, A RESOLUTION MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND PROVIDING NOTICE THEREOF FOR DSP 2656
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
t1ember:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
3.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR DSP 2695, (WATERSHED 23) BET\iEEN SECOND
AVENUE, WALNUT CREEK, AND OAK PARK BLVD., PLEASANT HILL
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that a resolution making a Negative Declaration and providing
notice thereof be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-61, A RESOLUTION tMKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND PROVIDING NOTICE THEREOF FOR DSP 2695
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
~1embers :
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
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VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
None.
2.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF
PÆSPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
easements, as listed below, be accepted at no cost to the District, and that
respective resolutions of acceptance be adopted and that their recordation
be authorized.
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
Diamond Building Material, Inc.
G. Gilbert Smith
Robert Hammill, et ux
Norman G. Alumbaugh
Katheryn T. Reichenbach
Viking Homes, Inc.
O. F. Robertson, et ux
Melvin F. Nielson, et ux
Robert C. Banovac, et a1
2081
2670
2670
2630
2652
2689
2688
2673
2676
4
2
3
1 & 2
1
2
1
2
2
RESOLUTION NO. 76-62, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM DIAJIDND BUILDING MATERIALS, INC., SAN RAMON AREA
(JOB NO. 2081 - PARCEL NO.4)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-63, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM G. GILBERT SMITH, WALNUT CREEK AREA ( JOB NO.
2670 - PARCEL NO.2)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-64, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM H. ROBERT HAMMILL AND ELAINE R. HAMMILL, WALNUT
CREEK AREA (JOB NO. 2670 - PARCEL NO.3)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-65, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM NORMAN G. ALUMBAUGH, DANVILLE AREA, (JOB NO.
2630 - PARCELS 1 & 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-66, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM KATHERYN TESS REICHENBACH, WALNUT CREEK AREA
(JOB NO. 2652, PARCELS 1 & 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-67, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEHENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM VIKING HOMES, INC., LAFAYETTE AREA (JOB NO.
2689 - PARCEL NO.2)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-68, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM O. F. ROBERTSON AND LUCILLE ROBERTSON, ORINDA
AREA (JOB NO. 2688 - PARCEL NO.1)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-69, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM MELVIN F. NIELSON AHD HELEN 11. NIELSON, ORINDA
AREA (JOB NO. 2673 - PARCEL NO.2)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-70, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM ROBERT C. BANOVAC, ET AL, ORINDA AREA (JOB NO.
2676 - PARCEL NO.2)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
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3.
EXECUTE CONSENT TO DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ROAD, (OSTROSKY DRIVE) JOB
NO. 2621 - PARCEL NO.1
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the execution of the Consent to Dedication be approved'
and a resolution be adopted to that effect.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-71, A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE CONSENT TO DEDICATION
(JOB NO. 2621, PARCEL NO.1)
Hotion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
EXECUTE "AGREEMENT RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY" WITH A. RICHARD IMMEL,
ET UX, LOCATED AT 299 SCOFIELD DRIVE, MORAGA, CCCSD JOB NO. 365
(MISC. PARCEL)
4.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute an "Agreement Relating
to Real Property" and its recording be approved. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
5.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THREE PARCELS (P.A. 76-6,76-7, 76-8) TO BE
CONSIDERED IN PENDING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that
authorization to include three parcels, P.A. 76-6, 76-7, and 76-8, in
the pending annexation proceedings be approved. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
6.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
EXECUTION OF LICENSE REQUIRED BY EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
. FOR 8" SEWER LINE CROSSING (D. S. P. 2395) EBMUD MOKELUMNE AQUEDUCT
PROPERTY
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the License requested by
EBMUD for an 8" sewer line crossing (D.S.P. 2395) the EBMUD Mokelumne
aqueduct property. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
7.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and review of the wage scale by Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Allan, that the new wage scale be approved and a
resolution be adopted to that effect.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-72, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A WAGE SCALE
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Members:
Member:
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Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
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8.
AUTHORIZE $4,500 FOR MAIN SEWER EXTENSION, JOB 2689, OFF OF OLD JONAS
HILL ROAD, LAFAYETTE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the Board
that Mr. Embree, the owner of the property at 721 Old Jonas Hill Road,
will grant the District an easement across his property to serve a
future L.I.D. if the District installs the sewer at this time.
After di~cussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Allan, that the District Board accept Mr. Embree's offer, with the
understanding that Mr. Embree pay his share of the rebate fee when it
becomes a Local Improvement District, and that authorization of $4,500
for engineering and construction costs for 'Job No. 2689 be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
(See Item 3 Old Business 4/29/76)
9.
AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTENDANCE AND REGISTRATION CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
SAFETY CONFERENCE FOR 17 EMPLOYEES FROM MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT AND
TREATMENT PLANT
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that authorization for attendance and registration at the
Contra Costa County Safety Conference for 17 Employees (10 from Maintenance
and 7 from Treatment Plant) at a cost of $7.00 per person be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
10.
CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM FROM THE CCCSD EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, suggested that the
Personnel Committee establish a date to meet and confer with representatives
from the CCCSD Employees' Association regarding employees'salary negotiations
for the Fiscal Year 1976-77.
Member Allan stated that he will contact the CCCSD Employees' Association
and present the matter back to the Board (meeting proposed for May 10, 1976,
at 7:30 P.M., at the District Office).
AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE 24 EMPLOYEES FOR SUMMER AND VACATION HELP AND
APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING SUMMER AND VACATION PAY RATES
11.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization
to hire 24 employees for summer and vacation help be approved, and that a
resolution establishing the hourly rate for summer help and vacation help
as approved at the April 1, 1976 meeting be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-58, A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE HOURLY RATE FOR
DISTRICT SUMMER HELP AND ESTABLISHING A RATE FOR VACATION HELP
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
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12.
AUTHORIZATION TO PAY FOR REVERSAL OF PLUMBING UNDER TWO RESIDENCES
ON ROSSI STREET, LAFAYETTE, ESTIMATED COST $2,400
Item taken up earlier in the meeting.
13.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
a.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
SANITARY DISTRICT - SUPPORTIVE OF THE POSITION OF CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reviewed the resolution
with the Board Members.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that the Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District - Supportive of the Position of Contra Costa
County Water District be adopted, and that the United States Representatives
whose district includes portions of the Sanitary District shall be included
to receive a copy of said resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-73, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT - SUPPORTIVE OF THE POSITION
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
14.
INFORMATION
a. After explanation of the statements submitted by John A. Bohn, Counsel
for the District, in the amounts of $675 and $400, it was moved by Member
Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, to approve payment of the statements
from John A. Bohn. Motion carried by the following vo'te:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
b. Board Members noted the District "Horkforce Survey Report" as
it relates to the District's Affirmative Action Policy.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Diablo Road Parallel Sewer (D.S.P. 2571) - This project was started
on March 19, 1976 and is now in progress with 67% of the work completed.
Work is progressing normally without major incident and completion is
expected prior to contract expiration date of July 30,1976.
b. Mr. Horstkotte called the Board's attention to the article from
the March issue of CIVIL ENGINEERING-ASCE, entitled "How to Save for
Retirement and Cut Income Tax."
c. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that work at the Treatment Plant
is progressing satisfactorily and that he is meeting with Peterson-
Simpson, Phase I, and Fred J. Early, Phase II, in regard to the remaining
items of contention in the respective contracts.
d. Mr. Horstkotte displayed a perpetual trophy that he has donated
for the District Employees' Annual Golf Tournment.
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2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Bohn reported on the County Solid Waste Management Plan,
stating that one-half of the plan has been sent to Sacramento, and the
other half concerning the function and jurisdiction of the Solid Waste
Management Board is being drafted. The Interim Advisory Committee has
met on two occasions and have authorized addition of two members to the
committee, expanding the "Interim Policy Body" to 11 members.
b. After discussion regarding the outstanding Knoedler bill,
Mr. Bohn was instructed by the Board to prepare the necessary documents
to take Mr. Peter Knoedler to Small Claims Court. Mr. Horstkotte will
represent the District, since representation by Counsel is not allowed
in Small Claims Court.
3.
SECRETARY
Mr. Clyde Hopkins advised the Board regarding the status of plans for
the Presidents' Council Meeting scheduled for April 20, at the Shearton
Inn-Airport.
4.
COMMITTEES
a. President Boneysteele informed the Board that he will be attending the
Mayor's Conference, which is composed of City Mayors and Presidents'of Special
Districts, to consider election of Trustees and Alternate Trustees as County
representatives to BASSA. The Mayors' Conference will be held on May 6, at the
City Hall in Antioch. '
Member Allan stated that he planned to attend a CASSA meeting at Newport
Beach on May 13-15.
Member Rustigian informed the Board that he would not be present at the
meeting of April 29, 1976 and, therefore, wished to have the Minutes reflect
that he will be excused.
b. Member 'Allan stated that he wished to defer any action on appointing
a Process Engineer until he has had the opportunity to confer with David Niles,
Manager-Plant Operations.
c. President Boneysteele reported that the Negotiating Committee and staff
met with the Contra Costa County Water District on April 12 and had reached a
tentative agreement, whereby the Water District will assume the depreciation on
the clearwell and related facilities. The Water District has agreed to purchase
a minimum of 18,000 acre feet of reclaimed water per year at the rate of $4.00
per acre foot and amounts in excess of that minimum figure to be at the same rate.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, will draft amendments and clarifications
to the contract with the Water District.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. Member Gibbs queried staff on the progress made on the insurance claim
of Mr. Robert Bradfield of Orinda.
After staff explanation, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the Board authorize the payment of $1,000, without prejudice to
our insurance coverag~as soon as the General Manager-Chief Engineer receives
either approval of the claim or permission to pay this amount from our insurance
carrier. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
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b. Member Allan commented that the County Board of Supervisors has
adopted a "Conflic't of Interest Code."
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated he will have a proposed
draft pertaining to the "Confict of Interest Code" for Board review at
the second meeting in May.
Member Rustigian commented that a Study Session should be designated
for this review.
c. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that a resolution of commendation be adopted in the name of
Carol Rustigian for her effort in organizing and planning the retirement
dinner for John A. Bohn.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-74, A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CAROL RUSTIGIAN ON
HER CONTRIBUTION TO THE RETIREMENT DINNER FOR JOHN A. BOHN
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Mitchell (excused)
Mr. Bohn stated that he would draft the resolution.
At 9:20 P.M., President Boneystee1e declared an Executive Session
regarding a personnel matter.
At 9:25 P.M., President Boneysteele closed the Executive Session
and reconvened the meeting.
d. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, advised the
Board that he planned to retire from the District on March 30, 1977.
Discussion followed.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:35, President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting to April 29,
1976 at 7:30 P.M.
.d:
President of the oard of D' ectors of
Central Contra Costa Sani y District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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