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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 02-06-69 , '"'-'," ,,_,I.' : MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD FEBRUARY 6, 1969 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at l250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on February 6, 1969, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Member: Boneysteele II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of January 23,1969, were approved as presented. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the expenditures, as audited by the Auditing Committee and as submitted by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifically made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 623 to 63l, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 9059 to 9l89, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 2760 to 2854, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS None. VII. NEW BUSINESS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that the District staff and Counsel have been reviewing the Local Improvement District No. 50 Martinez sewer problem the past several weeks, and asked Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, to review the situation for the Board Members. Mr. Bohn stated that the staff was concerned with the problem due to the 40% increase in construction costs since the sewering of the City of Martinez was proposed several years ago. He stated that the Board was careful to warn the City that any accurate cost estimate would require more engineering than was available at the time. He stated that when the plans were completed, after relocation from the original route due to poor soil conditions, the final cost estimate is now at a higher level. He further stated that meetings had been held with Mr. Ernest Wilson, Attorney for Local Improvement District No. 50, to determine the most favorable means of financing. 02 06 69 ..' r', , ./,' ..~, . ....~' The meetings resulted in four alternates for consideration: 1. Request additional funds from HUD, who he said were not encouraging when questioned, but will be pursued. Request has been denied twice by Regional office. 2. District increase contribution - separate or with HUD. Not desirable. 3. Proceed with assessment procedure. 4. Use of Revenue Bond type of financing which will have an annual facility or capital fund charge to be collected on the tax roll and would not be a lien on the property. This annual charge on the tax bill would be tax deductible; an assessment would not. The staff favors this approach as it fits into the terms of the Martinez contract. The watershed charges would be fixed by project costs and collections would be divided between CCCSD, relative to District contribution, and the City. The City share to apply to the Revenue Bond Retirement Fund after the first $218,000.00 to be paid to the District for the City of Martinez cost of buying into the District. The term of the rebate, which was established at lS years for the Assessment Bonds, could be increased to 30 years, the suggested term of the Revenue Bonds. This could result in a large portion, if not all, Revenue Bond retirement costs coming back to the City. Mr. Bohn stated that Mr. Ernest Wilson would explain the procedure for Revenue Bond type of financing. Mr. Wilson stated that the 1933 Revenue Bond Act was originally considered but, due to the small amount of the individual assessments, was not practical. With a larger amount now to be assessed, the 1933 Revenue Act Bonds are more reasonable. Mr. Wilson explained the procedure for a Hearing to be held prior to going ahead with the Revenue Bonds. Mr. Horstkotte stated that the estimated cost per residential unit was $l2.66 per year against the $l2.00 service charge now being paid. Charges to schools and other tax exempt organizations were discussed. Board Members felt that this would be a much better way for rebating than paying back in cash to all the individual properties. After discussion and the determination of the Board to proceed with the Revenue Bond procedure, Mr. Wilson presented the following Resolutions for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 1908, A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolu- tion No. 1908 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele RESOLUTION NO. 1909, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ISSUE SEWER REVENUE BONDS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolu- tion No. 1909 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: 02 06 69 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: "~I: '...I,: f Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25 RESOLUTION NO. 1910. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1910 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele RESOLUTION NO. 19l1. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25 It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 19l1 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: OUTFALL REPAIR Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele RESOLUTION NO. 19l2. A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE DISTRICT OUTFALL Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the recent survey of the underwater section of the outfall indicated the immediate need for repair of the submarine section to meet Regional Water Quality Control Board standards for dispersion. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, explained the emergency character of the work and the call for informal proposals on a cost plus, fixed fee contract. Mr. Bond read the Resolution. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 19l2 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele Board Members suggested inspection of the Outfall be at more frequent intervals. RESOLUTION NO. 19l3, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR DISTRICT ANNEXATION 27 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that this annexation was not a lOO% petition and that a Hearing will have to be held. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 19l3 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT WITH HOLLY CORPORATION, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. SO, PARCEL A Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated this was an agreement relative to Local Improvement District No. 50 sewer line crossing Holly Corpora- tion oil line easement. No cost to the District. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the easement agreement with Holly Corporation, Local Improvement District No. 50, Parcel A. Carried by the following vote: 02 69 06 -"Î:~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele NOTICE OF COMPLETION, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT l376, BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, EL CURTOLA TO PARKSIDE, WALNUT CREEK Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that District Sewering Project 1376 is complete, and requested authorization to file Notice of Completion. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Mr. Horstkotte be authorized to file Notice of Completion for District Sewering Project l376. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele ACCEPTANCE OF GETTY OIL COMPANY EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. SO. PARCEL P, NO COST TO DISTRICT It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the easement agreement with Getty Oil Company, Local Improvement District No. SO, Parcel P, and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PUTNAM Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele STORM DRAIN RELOCATION Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, referred the matter to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, who explained this was another conflict with the City of Walnut Creek which is requesting relocation of District facilities at District cost of $S,69l.00 along with several side sewers which are property owner problems. After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the claim of the City of Walnut Creek for costs to relocate District facilities at the Putnam storm drain be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM HOWARD F. NEMIR, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 44. SCHEDULE III, PARCEL 5 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the easement from Howard F. Nemir be accepted and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA RE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50, PARCEL D, EASEMENT, NO COST TO DISTRICT Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Mr. Horstkotte be authorized to execute the letter of agreement relative to easement Parcel D, Local Improvement District No. SO, District Sewering Project l380. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 02 Members: Members: Member: 06 Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele 69 "';,": '~.",' \, RAYMOND E. HERNANDEZ. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 25, SCHEDULE IV, APPEAL RE SEWER SERVICE President Gibbs read letter prepared for his signature relative to Mr. Hernandez' protest re degree of sewer service. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the letter to Mr. Hernandez, Local Improvement District No. 25, Schedule IV, signed by President Gibbs, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SALARIES Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele Member Allan referred to memorandum he and Member Rustigian, Personnel Committee, had prepared relative to salary recommendations. President Gibbs thanked Members Allan and Rustigian, the Personnel Committee, for their work with the District staff and their salary recommenda- tions effective January 1, 1969. Board Members discussed with Members Allan and Rustigian the information presented with their recommendations for non-management staff. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the non-management staff salary recommendations be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he wished to establish the position of sanitary engineer, explained the duties of this classification, and wished to have it considered at Budget time. Board Members suggested that the present and proposed organization chart be prepared for Board Members. Mr. Horstkotte recommended that William H. Ramsay, Sewer Inspector, be given a merit raise and be placed in Range 4l-6. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that William H. Ramsay be given a merit raise and placed in Range 4l-6. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele Mr. Horstkotte requested that Robert A. Hedgecock be appointed Senior Maintenance Man and placed in Grade VIO, Range 47-3. After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Robert A. Hedgecock be appointed Senior Maintenance Man and be placed in Grade VIO, Range 47-3. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele RECLAIMED WATER RIGHTS Member Mitchell stated that he had attended a symposium on the legal aspects of water allocation at the University of California. The subject of this meeting was discussed with the Board Members. 02 06 69 ------------ ,_. -'~ " . ,,-,' ./~t,"o VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER None. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:00 o'clock P.M., the District Board adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss Personnel Committee recommendations for management, staff and legal Counsel. At ll:20 o'clock P.M., the District Board reconvened in Regular Session. President Gibbs stated the Board took no action as to the Personnel Committee recommendations on salaries for management, staff and District Counsel. RESOLUTION NO. 19l4, ESTABLISHING SALARIES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1969 It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1914 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Member: Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None Boneysteele IX. ADJOURNMENT At ll:2S o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to February 20, 1969. ~~~r~ President of thgvDistrict Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: / "- "')',/ ) ","/ ~ «.c ..~ of the District Board of the Central ontra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California .------ 02 06 69