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MINUTES OF A,REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD NOVEMBER 18,1976
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District con-
vened in a regular session at its regular place of meeting, 1250 Springbrook
Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
November 18, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
President Boneysteele called the meeting to order and requested the
Secretary of the District to call roll.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
,
Gibbs, Mitchell; Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4,1976
The Minutes of November 4,1976, were deferred to the next meeting.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
Before proceeding with the Agenda, President Boneysteele asked if
there was anyone in the audience who wished to be heard on ITEM VI.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE - SWIMMING POOL STUDY. Hearing no response,
President Boneysteele referred back to the Agenda.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION WASTEWATER SOLIDS STUDY PRESENTATION AND
PROGRESS REPORT BY STUDY STAFF
1.
Mr. Henry C. Hyde, Study Manager from the San Francisco Bay Region
Wastewater Solids Study, gave a brief explanation on the status of the
Study. He then introduced Mrs. Cathy Hilliard, Public Relations Coordin-
ator,.who made a slide presentation depicting the progress that Federal
and State agencies have made in controlling water pollution and treatment
of wastewater solids for recycling by agriculture and industry. Upon
completion of the presentation, Mr. Hyde answered questions asked by the
Board Members with regard to the Study.
President Boneysteele stated that he now had a request from the
audience to take up VI. OLD BUSINESS, ITEM 6, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHARGE - SWIMMING POOL STUDY. He asked if there were any objections.
Hearing none, the Board digressed from the order of the Agenda.
6.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE - SWIMMING POOL STUDY
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the
proposal and recommended that the District apply the minimum residential
charge to all swimming pools that are on separate parcels of land and not
directly related to adjacent residential uses. This would eliminate such
charges to multifamily developments, townhouses, and condominiums as well
as single family home pools.
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Mr. Bob McMains, representing Home Owners Management Environmental
Services, and Mr. William Gordon, Vice President of the Council of Condo-
miniums, voiced their objection to the inequity of the Environmental
Quality Charge as it applies to swimming pools, Mr. Gordon stated that his
Council considers it to be a double tax.
Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, explained to the gentlemen that the
sewer service charge is not a tax and does not qualify under any of the
statutes as a tax. The District is merely using the tax roll to collect
the sewer service charge.
After Board discussion, President Boneysteele directed staff make a
study and establish charges on non-residential pools connected to the
sewer and arrange to have a public hearing.
President Boneysteele thanked those members of the audience present
, in regard to this matter and reverted to the order of the Agenda.
2.
RESOLUTION "ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION" FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 55, CONSISTING OF SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN SPRINGHILL LANE,
LAFAYETTE
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Allan, that the resolution accepting completion and directing the
engineer to file notice of acceptance and completion for Local Improvement
District No. 55, consisting of sewer improvements in Springhill Lane,
Lafayette, be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-248, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND
DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLETION
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and: Boneysteele
None
None
3.
STAGE SA, PHASE I, WATER RECLAMATION PLANT LIMITING FEE FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Since a representative from Brown and Caldwell was not present~
President Boneysteele deferred this item to a future meeting.
4.
STATUS OF PROJECT SA, PHASE II
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested Board
authorization to file notice of completion, upon receipt of supportive
documents from Bechtel, subject to approval of District Counsel.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
authorization to File a Notice of Completion on Project SA, Phase II,
subject to approval by District Counsel, be approved. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
5.
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVANCE ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 TO PG&E FOR
PROVIDING ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE FOR PROJECT SA, PHASES I & II
This item was deferred to a future meeting.
6.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHARGE - SWIMMING POOL STUDY
This item was discussed as secr¡nd item of business under Old Business.
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VII.
NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF
RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
1.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Allan, that the easements, as listed below, be accepted at no cost
to the District, and that respective resolutions be adopted and that their
recordation be authorized.
Grantor
Job No.
Parcel No.
Charles J. Sutter, .et ux
Richard Locati, et ux
2321
2321
2
3
RESOLUTION NO. 76-249, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO
COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM CHARLES J. SUTTER, ET me, WALNUT CREEK
AREA (JOB NO. 2321 - PARCEL NO.2)
RESOLUTION NO. 76-250, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT AT NO
COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM RICHARD LOCATI, ET UX, WALNUT CREEK AREA
(JOB NO. 2321 - PARCEL NO.3)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO PARCELS (P.A. 30 & 31) TO BE CONSIDERED IN
PENDING ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT
2.
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that P.A.
76-30 (Concord) and P.A. 76-31 (Alamo) be approved for consideration in
pending annexations. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
3.
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE CONSENT TO
DEDICATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA,
LID 22, PARCEL 6l-Rl, ORINDA
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Allan, that authorization to execute consent to dedication of drainage
easement to the County of Contra Costa, LID 22, Parcel 6l-Rl, Orinda, be
approved and a resolution be adopted to that effect.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-251, A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE CONSENT TO DEDICATION
(LID 22, PARCEL 6l-Rl, ORINDA)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
4.
AUTHORIZATION TO ORDER EMERGENCY MAIN LINE SEWER RELOCATION WORK AT
~ruTH DRIVE, ORINDA, (DSP X2338)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained to Board
Members that slide repair work on this project will not be completed prior
to the coming winter season, which necessitates abandonment of the exist-
ing temporary gravity sewer system and installation of a new semi-
permanent collection system. Staff is therefore requesting authorization
to engage a contractor on an emergency basis to begin work on this main
line sewer relocation project (DSP X2338).
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It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
authorization to order emergency main line sewer relocation work at Muth
Drive, Orinda (DSP X2338) be approved. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hembers:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
Not:).e
None
EXECUTE "MUTUAL TERMINATION OF LEASE AGREEMENTil WITH SOUTHERN
PACIFIC TRANSPORATION COMPANY~ LEASE AUDIT NO. 93235 (CCCSD JOB
2071) SOUTH BROADWAY, WALNUT CREEK
5.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that authorization to execute a "Mutual Termination of Lease
Agreement" with Southern Pacific Transporation Company, Lease Audit No.
93235 {CCCSD Job,207l), South Broadway, Walnut Creek, be approved. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
6.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneystee1e
None
None
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
FOR DSP 2769, DOLLIS PARK LANE, LAFAYETTE
After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that authorization of plans and specifications and the adver-
tising for bids for DSP 2769, Dollis Park Lane, Lafayette, be approved.
Motion carried by the follow~ng vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
7.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE UPDATING DISTRICT FEES AND CHARGES, . DISTRICT CODE,
CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 101 & 102
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Gibbs, that an ordinance updating District fees and charges, District
Code, Chapter 11, Sections 101 and 102 be adopted, and that this 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 Contra Costa Coùnty and shall become effective on
January 1, 1977.
ORDINANCE NO. 122, AN ORDINANCE UPDATING DISTRICT FEES AND CHARGES,
DISTRICT CODE, CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 101 & 102
Motion carried by th~ following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
8.
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
REQUEST ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDY SESSION ON DECEMBER 9, 1976, TO
DISCUSS PROJECT SB, PHASE I
Mr. Rorstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested the Board
to schedule a Study Session meeting for the purpose of reviewing Value
Engineering regarding the redesign of Project SB, Phase I. It was
': suggested that the study meeting be set for December 9,1976.
Hearing no objections, President Boneysteele. scheduled the study
~ession for December 9,1976.
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9.
AUTHORIZE $5,000 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR REPAIRS TO THE
DISTRICT SEWER SYSTEM ON YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD, WALNUT CREEK
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authoriza-
tion of $5,000 from sewer construction funds for repairs to the District
sewer system on Ygnacio Vally Road between the Freeway and Civic Drive,
Walnut Creek, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan Boneysteele
None
None
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION OF $950 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF 6 CLOTHES LOCKERS AND 5-6' BENCHES FOR THE MAINTENANCE
CHANGE ROOM
10.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Allan, that authorization for $950 from the Sewer Construction Fund
to purchase 6 clothing lockers and 5-6' benches for the maintenance change
room be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
11.
CLAIM OF THE "SCOOPING STATION", 1626 CYPRESS STREET, WALNUT CREEK,
FOR $385.42 IN PROPERTY DAMAGE
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authoriza-
tion to pay the claim of,the "Scooping Station" for property damage in the
amount of $385.42, plus $45.50 for side sewer stoppage bill, be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
12.
Gibbs, Hitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
STANDBY POWER FOR NEW RECLAMATION PLANT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the
new Water Reclamation/Pollution Control Plant does not have an automatic
transfer to emergency power in the event of a PG&E electrical power
failure. Due to the high cost involved in contract change-orders, it is
suggested that we purchase the necessary transfer switches and the install-
ation work be' performed by plant personnel.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that auth-
orization of $8,000 for the purchase of two automatic transfer switches
for the installation of an emergency power transfer system at the plant be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
13.
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
AUTHORIZE IMPLEMENTATION OF CASA GROUP INSURANCE PLAN, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 1, 1976 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1977
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the CASA
Group is proposing to change the dental plan from 90% of the fixed fee
schedule to a 90% of Usual, Customary and Reasonable (UCR) fee schedule
which will result in an increase of $398.75 per month.
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by
Member Allan, that authorization to implement the CASA Group Insurance
Plan, effective December 1, 1976, be approved. Motion carried by the
. following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Hitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
President Boneysteele suggested that the Board should request a
total compensation revie~ and a tabulated breakdown for use by the
Personnel Committee during the employees' wage negotiations.
14.
ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT FOR DECEMBER, 1976 THROUGH
DECEMBER, 1977
}{ember Gibbs requested that this item be held over until the
December 2, 1976, meeting.
15.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
16.
INFORMATION
a.
CITY OF MARTINEZ LETTER RE GARBAGE RATES
Board Members noted the letter from the Mayor of Martinez dated
November 5, 1976, in which the City Council agrees that a meeting on
garbage rates would be appropriate.
b.
CITY OF WALNUT CREEK LETTER RE GARBAGE RATE NEGOTIATIONS
Member Mitchell read a letter addressed to President Boneysteele from
. the City of Walnut Creek regarding garbage rate negotiations.
It was suggested by the Board to set a December date to meet with
interested Cities.
NORMAN VANHOLE VS. PETERSON-SIMPSON & CCCSD
c.
Mr. Carniato, District Counsel, explained the situation to the Board
Members.
After discussion, it was the consensus that this claim be referred
I to our insurance carrier and we instruct the carrier to tender the defense
of the action to Peterson-Simpson.
VIII.
REPORTS
1.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Nr. HÒrstkott~ repòrtE:!d that he has had several meetingswithrepre-
sentatives from Peterson-Simpson, SA, Phase I Contractor, in an effort to
resolve the disagreement on certain claims.
b. Mr. Horstkotte advised that the electrical subcontractor has
stated that the Administration Building should be completed about the
15th of January.
c. Mr. Horstkotte explained that in order to meet our estimated
plant completion date of April, 1976, PG&E was requested to accelerate
their substation 82 construction program. Since the plant project re-
quiring the substation has not yet been completed, PG&E has requested
payment of $23,000 to cover additional cost incurred, as a result of their
accelerated project. Mr. Horstkotte is therefore requesting authorization
from the Board for payment of this amount to PG&E.
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It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
authorization in the amount of $23.000 be approved for payment to PG&E
for additional cost incurred in the accelerated construction of sub-
station 82. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
d. Mr. Horstkotte reported that Staff has located a surplus Civil
Defense 6,000 gallon capacity tank truck, which is the type of vehicle
necessary for transportation of sludge at the plant. There will be no
cost for the truck, but the District will be responsible for moving it
from Henderson. Nevada to Walnut Creek.
He therefore requested Board authorization for two people, one from
District Staff and the other from Civil Defense Unit, to drive the truck
to Walnut Creek.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Allan, that authorization for actual expenses of two people, one person
from the District and one person from the Civil Defense Unit, to drive
the 6,000 gallon tank truck from Henderson, Nevada to Walnut Creek, be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian, Allan and Boneysteele
None
None
2.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Carniato advised that there may be some problem on LID 55 due
to our previous resolution terminating the contractor and then allowing
him to finish the job. .
b. Mr. Carniato advised that the County has indicated it will take
90 days to approve our proposed Conflict of Interest Code. Therefore, it
willnot be necessary to file Conflict of Interest forms until the end of
January. 1977.
c. Mr. Carniato advised the Board that the Employees' Deferred Com-
pensation Plan, as it stands at present, is not acceptable to the IRS.
Therefore, it is necessary to redraft the plan in compliance with the IRS
requirements for submittal to the Board and the Employees' Association
before any action is taken. We will still anticipate using the Phoenix
Employees' Plan.
d. Mr. Carniato suggested that the Board President draft a let~er
to his counterpart in the Valley Community Services District indicating
the problem concerning solid waste jurisdiction between the two agencies
in the Larwin Annexation area. According to LAFCo documents. juris-
diction was intended to be under Central Contra Costa Sanitary District.
President Boneysteele instructed District Counsel to draft a letter
to that effect for the President's signature.
3.
SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
4.
SECRETARY
Mr. Hopkins submitted the final total list of applicants for the
General Manager-Chief Engineer.
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5.
COMMITTEES
a. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE- Member Mitchell reported he has
a meeting on December 7 regarding solid waste engineering.
b. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE- Member Allan reported that the committee had
met with Mr. Horstkotte and reviewed the first 75 applications for the
General Manager-Chief Engineer position. Board Members requested that
Member Allan forward them a list of the applicants to be considered.
President Boneysteele reported that Mr. Ray Boege has volunteered his
services to help in appraising the applicants. Member Allan will take
the matter under consideration and report back.
IX.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
a. President Boneysteele reported on the CASA meeting held at Quail
Lodge and indicated that Mike Dillon appeared to be doing a good job.
He also indicated that he had been appointed to the By-Laws Committee.
b. Mr. Robert Hinkson, Manager-Haintenance Department, reported that
a residence on :Marizana Place had an overflow in September, 1975. At the
time the crew recognized there was a problem 'but the tenant occupying the
residence would not let them enter - now the owner of the property claims
there was floor damage and wants restitution.
President Boneysteele referred the matter to District Counsel, who
stated that if the crew was denied entrance to the house at that time, we
cannot estimate the damage at this time.
c. Mr. Robert Collins, President of the Empioyees' Association,
reported that the Association held an election in accordance with the
Meyer-Milias-Brown Act, establishing the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District Employees' Association as the official organization and
representative of District employees by the following vote: AYES: 103,
NOES: 3, and ABSTAINING: 20.
Mr. Collins invited the Board Members to the annual District Christmas
Party to be held on December 11, at the Alamo Women's Club.
Mr. Collins stated that at the "!'teet and Confer" sessions with the
Personnel Committee, it had been requested that the District initiate a
5% longevity pay increase for employees with 20 years of service. At
this time, it would concern 13 employees.
Hr. Collins advised that his term as President of the Employees'
Association is over and he wished to thank the Personnel Committee and the
Directors for their cooperation and patience.
President Boneysteele thanked Mr. Collins and referred the request
to the Personnel Committee.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:08 P.M., President Boneysteele adjourned the meeting.
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President of the Board ot irectors of
Central Contra Costa San~ ary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretar of the Boarq" f Directors of
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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