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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD APRIL 29,1976
The District of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in an adjourned regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook
Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on April 29,
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', Mitchell and Boneysteele
ABSENT:
Members:
Rustigian, (excused) and Allan
Member Allan arrived at 7:40 P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that the Minutes of April 15,1976 be approved with the following
corrections:
Under "NEW BUSINESS 13. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL
AGENDA c. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CCCSD-SUPPORTlVE
OF THE POSITION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT", in the second
paragraph eliminate the words "jurisdiction is within the Sanitary District
boundaries" and insert the words "district includes portions of the Sanitary
District. "
Under "NEW BUSINESS 14. INFORMATION a.", in the first line of the
paragraph after the name "John A. Bohn", add ",Counsel for the District,".
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Mitchell and Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Rustigian (excused) and Allan
III.
EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
President Boneysteele requested that the Board take up Items 2 and 3
on the agenda before taking up Item 1.
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2.
APPROVAL OF DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT NO. 2656, WATERSHED 23, AND
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT NO. 2695, WATERSHED 23
After discussion between Board Members and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-
Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell,
that staff recommendation for approval of DSP 2656, Watershed 23, and DSP 2695,
W~tershed 23 and their respective "Notice of Determination" be approved,.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused) and Allan
3.
RECONSIDER CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED REGARDING AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF MAIN SEWER EXTENSION, JOB 2689 - OLD JONAS HILL RD., LAFAYETTE
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and
discussion by Board Members, wherein it was noted that Mr. Embree is already
paying $4,457 towards the construction of the main sewer extension, it was
moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the District Board
reconsider their motion at the meeting of April 15, 1976 and accept
Mr. Embree's grant of easement without the condition that he pay future rebate
fee. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused) and Allan
At this time, the Board took ~p "Old Business, Item 1" on the Agenda.
1.
ROSSI STREET SEWER PROBLEM - LAFAYETTE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to Board
Members the' circumstances surrounding the Rossi Street sewer problem and
the recommendations that have been made by staff. Mr. Horstkotte also
related legal opinions rendered by our Local Improvement District Counsel.
After discussion between Members of the Board, staff and interested
members of the audience (Mr. Simpkins and Mr. Kane), it was moved by Member
Gibbs, se~onded by Member Allan, that since the District has no way to
protect itself against precedent, that the Board disapprove the staff
recommendation.
Discussion followed wherein certain staff members, not present, were
quoted and Mr. Kane requested additional time to consider the problems in
regard to his sewer connection. As a result, it was the consensus of the
Board to continue this item to the meeting of May 20,1976 and have certain
staff members in attendance.
Members Gibbs and Allan withdrew their motion.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CONSENT ITEMS
None.
2.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF
RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, 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.
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Job No.
Parcel No.
2602
2490
F. Van Kasper & Susan M. Kasper
Crocker Homes, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-75, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM F. VAN KASPER AND SUSAN M. KASPER - LAFAYETTE
AREA (JOB NO. 2602 - PARCEL NO.4)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-76, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO COST
TO THE DISTRICT FROM CROCKER HOMES, INC. - SAN RAMON AREA (JOB NO.
2490 - PARCEL NO.2)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
3.
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONSENT TO DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ROAD OVER
PARCEL 20 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 43-5
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that execution of the Consent to Dedication be approved and
a resolution be adopted to that effect.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-77, A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE CONSENT TO DEDICATION
OF PUBLIC ROAD OVER PARCEL 20, LID 43-5
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
4.
AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO PARCELS (P.A. 76-9 & 76-10) TO BE CONSIDERED IN
THE PENDING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization
to include two parcels, P. A. 76-9 and 76-10, in pending annexation proceedings
be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
5.
AUTHORIZE $2,500 FOR INVESTIGATION OF EASEMENT DEFICIENCIES IN THE CITY
OF MARTINEZ (LID 50-DSP 1380)
After Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to
Board Members that the District expenditures were recoverable from the
City of Martinez under the annexation contract, it was moved by Member
Gibbs, seconded by Member Allan, that auhtorization of $2,500 for investigation
of easement deficiencies in the City of Martinez (LID 50 - DSP 138œbe approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
Rustigian (excused)
DETERMINATION REGARDING CONNECTION FEES FOR 21.64 ACRE PARCEL, WALNUT
CREEK
6.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Mitchell to allow
the owner of the property $2,700 against the regular connection fees.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Upon further discussion, the Board instructed District Counsel to
further review this matter and report at the meeting of May 20,1976.
7.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 0 4 2 9
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that a resolution approving the eligibility list for Construction
Equipment Operator be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-78, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
8.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
CLAIM OF MR. HAROLD T. MOON, 35 CLEOPATRA DR., PLEASANT HILL, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $48.75 FOR PLUMBING AND TOOL RENTAL
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that the claim of Mr. Harold T. Moon, in t~e amount of $48.75 for
plumbing and tool rental be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
9.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR DISTRICT SEWERING
PROJECT 2708, LIVORNA RD., ALAMO
After discus~ion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that the Preliminary Environmental Assessment for District Sewering
Project No. 2708, Livorna Rd., Alamo, be approved. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
10.
AUTHORIZE $35,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8" SEWER
LINE IN LIVORNA ROAD, DSP 2708
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization
in theæount of $35,000 for the design and construction of an 8-inch sewer
line in Livorna Road - DSP 2708 be approved as a District rebate installation.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
11.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and'Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
APPOINTMENT OF RALPH ZEIGER AND DAVID ALLEN TO THE POSITIONS OF PLANT
OPERATOR RANGE 59A ($1200-1452)
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that Ralph Zeiger and David Allen be appointed to the positions of
Plant Operator, range 59A ($1200-1452), and that resolutions be adopted
to that effect.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-79, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RALPH ZEIGER TO THE
POSITION OF PLANT OPERATOR
RESOLUTION NO. 76-80, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING.DAVID ALLEN TO THE
POSITION OF PLANT OPERATOR
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Members:
Member:
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Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
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12.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
a.
AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS BRIDGES, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR, SALARY RANGE 56A ($1118-$1352), EFFECTIVE MAY 3, 1976
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Thomas Bridges
be appointed to the position of Construction Equipment Operator, range 56A
($1118-1352) be approved and that a resolution be adopted to that effect.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-81, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THOMAS BRIDGE~ CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
13.
INFORMATION
STATEMENT FROM JOHN A. BOHN, COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT, FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES - MONTH OF APRIL 1976
After review, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell,
that the statement from John A. Bohn, Counsel for the District, for professional
services rendered during the month of April 1976 be approved. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte advised the Board that in order to complete Stage 5A,
Phase II, or to start 5B, Step II, the District has to impose a Users
Charge to derive more revenue to meet our current obligations. If the sewer
charge is not presented on the tax roll, it will be billed directly.
Board Members were in favor of the property owners being notified by
postcard and requested that a public relations letter be drafted to generally
explain to property owners details of our Revenue Program.
Mr. Horstkotte then presented a draft of the language to be used on the
postcard and outlined the proposed schedule leading towards the hearing on
the Ordinance and Resolution to be held on June 10, resulting in the adoption
of the Ordinance and Resolution and finalizing with the submission of the
report and tax roll to the County Auditor.
b. Mr. Horstkotte reported that the additional requirements of EPA,
together with the publishing costs for the EIR/EIS f~r Project 5B, has
resulted in an overall increase of $24,000, bringing the total to $169,000
and that Mr. Jerry Gilbert of Gilbert and Associates intends to be at the
next District Board meeting and give a more detailed explanation.
c. Member Mitchell queried Mr. Horstkotte on the status of the Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District Project Pilot Plant Project (5B Phase II).
Mr. Horstkotte informed Member Mitchell that work should commence on May 3,
1976.
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d. Mr. Horstkotte stated that considerable time has been spent reviewing
boundaries with the City of Concord and the City of Walnut Creek, which has
resulted in the proposed Lime Ridge Boundary Reorganization, which will be
on the LAFC agenda May 5,1976.
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Bohn stated that the documents necessary for the Small Claims
Court in the case of Peter Knoedler will be prepared before the next
District meeting.
b. Mr. Bohn advised that he has set up a meeting between the District
and the City of Pleasant Hill regarding Solid Waste for May 17, 1976.
3.
SECRETARY
a. Mr. Clyde Hopkins reported on the Presidents' Council dinner meeting
held at the Sheraton Inn-Airport on April 20, 1976.
There were six sanitary districts represented. Member Gibbs gave a
report on Assembly Bill AB 3041, which would dissolve BASSA and transfer
its functions to the ABAG organization.
The Presidents' Council passed a Resolution 1-76, opposing AB 3041.
Those in favor were: Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Crockett-
Valona, Mt. View Sanitary District, and San Pablo Sanitary District;
opposing were: Rodeo Sanitary District and Stege Sanitary District.
The Council voted unanimously to nominate Charles J. Gibbs for reappoint-
ment as Trustee to BASSA, and nominated Mr. Herwat as Alternate Trustee.
Mr. Griffanti of the Mt. View Sanitary District was appointed as a
representative to the County Solid Waste Interim Advisory Committee.
b. Mr. Hopkins presented, for Board approval, a draft of the resolution
commending Mrs. Carol Rustigian for her efforts in regard to Mr. Bohn's
retirement dinner.
4.
CŒ1MI TTEE S
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
a.
la. Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, advised that
an advertisement for "Counsel for the District" will be placed in the Contra
Costa Times and in the Contra Costa County Legal Record. Resumes will be
accepted at the District Office through June 1,1976.
2b. The Personnel Committee has conferred with Mr. Niles on the
application of Mr. Ramendra N. Chatterjee for the position of Process
Engineer.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Allan, that Ramendra N. Chatterjee be appointed to the position of Process
Engineer on a Permanent-Intermittent basis, range 7lC ($1758) effective
May 10,1976 and that a resolution be adopted to that effect.
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-82, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RAMENDRA N. CHATTERJEE
TO THE POSITION OF PROCESS ENGINEER ON A PERMANENT-INTERMITTENT BASIS
!fution carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneysteele
None
Rustigian (excused)
b.
BASSA
Member Gibbs, BASSA Trustee, reported that at a general agency meeting,
John A. Bohn was selected to serve as legal counsel to BASSA.
c.
CONCORD NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE
President Boneystee1e reviewed the proposed amendment to the Water District
Contract.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that Mr. Bold, Counsel for
the Water District, also has a copy of the amendment and recognizes the
ommission of the indemnity and insurance.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that Mr. Bold had presented the Amendment to the
directors at the Contra Costa County Water District Board Meeting.
IX.
}ffiTTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. Board Members acknowledged receipt of a letter from the YMCA,
wherein they requested to once again appear before the Board regarding
their Special Service Charge.
b. After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Allan, that President Boneysteele and two staff members be authorized to attend
the CASA meeting at Newport Beach on May 14-15, 1976. trotion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
Rustigian (excused)
c. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that work
is moving along on the Concord Interceptor. Mr. Horstkotte has a meeting
with the engineer and will be able to brief the Board more fully at the next
meeting.
d. On behalf of Mrs. Rustigian, President Boneysteele wished to express
her gratitude to the District staff for their assistance towards making the
dinner for John A. Bohn, Counsel for the District, a success.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:57 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the Adjourned Regular
Meeting to May 6, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. with the understanding that a quorum
would not be present and that the secretary be directed to call the meeting
on May 6,1976 and continue it to May 11,1976.
President 0 the Board of rectors of
Central Contra Costa Sani ry District,
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secreta of the Bo rd of Directors of
Centra Contra Costa Sanitary District,
Contra Costa County, State of California
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