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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-06-69 r -, ...;...J 'J MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD MARCH 6,1969 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at l2S0 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on March 6,1969, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the February 20, 1969, meeting be approved subject to the following corrections: Under the heading of "II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES", amendment to Minutes of February 6,1969, meeting, the paragraph under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, RECLAIMED WATER RIGHTS", shall read: "Member Mitchell stated that he had attended a symposium on the legal aspects of water allocation at the University of California." And under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, JOINT USE AGREEMENT RE SHELL OIL COMPANY EASEMENT PARCEL 5 R-2, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. SO, NO COST TO DISTRICT", the parcel number shall be Parcel M, not ParcelS R-2. And under "MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR, UNIFORM ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR GAR- BAGE COLLECTORS", the first paragraph shall read: "Member Boneysteele stated that he had reviewed the comments from Mr. Brown, C.P.A., Auditor for Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service, relative to the uniform accounting system prepared by Mr. J. S. Plourde, C.P.A., and passed on his comments to Mr. Plourde." Motion correcting Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, 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 632 to 643, inclusive, Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 9l90 to 9328, inclusive, and Payroll Vouchers Numbers 2855 to 2949, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. 03 06 69 '-'[~ ';,~ VI. OLD BUSINESS LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. SO, MARTINEZ SEWERS President Gibbs asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard. Mr. Monson, City Manager for the City of Martinez, stated that he was representirig the City Council of Martinez arid requested negation of the contract with the District for sewer service. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that the District presently has in excess of $300,000.00 in engineering and other costs invested in the proj ect. Mr. Monson stated this would be open to negotiation. Mr. Paul Hughey, resident of Martinez, stated that the City is now a part of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and he was interested in seeing the City's interests protected. He stated the City did not meet in public session and asked what evidence the City considered and what alternatives the City proposed. He stated that what the City is proposing was done in a short period of two weeks. Mr. Monson stated the City Council had made a policy decision to dissolve the contract with the District. Mr. Monson read from the following Resolution adopted by the City Council on February 28,1969: "RESOLUTION NO. 18 (l969 Series) "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ REGARDING CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ, that consider- ing all available information developed recently by both the City of Martinez and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District regarding the costs to the City of Martinez for the construction and connection of sewer lines to Central Contra Costa Sewer District pursuant to that certain agreement dated September 13, 1967, it is in the best interest of the City of Martinez that the City withdraw from the annexation agreement of September 13,1967, with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District; and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ, that the City detach from the Contra Costa Sanitary District that portion of the City of Martinez which recently annexed to the District; and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ, that the City Staff be and is hereby instructed to convey this fact to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District to determine if this can be effected by bi-lateral agreement. In the event this cannot be done, the City Council of the City of Martinez will take whatever immediate legal steps are necessary to accomplish this withdrawal and detachment. ------------------------------ "I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT the foregoing is a true and resolution duly adopted by the City Council of the City adjourned meeting called specifically for discussion of held on February 28, 1969, by the following vote: correct copy of a of Martinez at an litigation matters, "AYES: NOES: ABSENT: NOT VOTING: Councilmen - KRAUSE, LAIRD, LANCE, SPARACINO, BENSON Councilmen - NONE Councilmen - NONE Councilmen - NONE Isl Lawrence J. Kowalski Lawrence J. Kowalski, City Clerk City of Hartinez" 0", ç-;.", ,,¡ tJ Ul~ :"r. '-'" II/, C' tJ'Ii."; f¡ ," "-,i , )- Board Members pointed out to Mr. Monson that the District was not in a position to make a decision on the request for detachment until such time as agreement was reached relative to funds spent by the District. Board Members also pointed out that the District has an obligation to the City of Martinez, who voted to annex to the District, as well as an obligation to the District as a whole. The matter of presenting detachment to the Local Agency Formation Commission and the questions they would want answered was discussed. Mr. Monson requested that the proceedings for Local Improvement District No. 50 be terminated and the problems for detachment be worked out. Board Members stated that the receipt of bids on March 20,1969, and the Hearing on March 27,1969, were very important and, until the facts presented at this Hearing were reviewed, the Board was not in a position to make a determination. Board Members suggested that the District staff and City staff, along with Counsel for both, meet and review the problems involved and report to the District Board at the March 27,1969, meeting. Mr. Laster, of Ernest Wilson's office, presented the following Resolutions which he explained were necessary to meet the time schedule of the proceedings for Local Improvement District No. 50: RESOLUTION NO. 1922, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 1922 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1923, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATING DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. SO It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 1923 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None VII. NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA UTILITIES AGREE- MENT NO. 48S.4l, ORINDA TO DOLORES DRIVE, LAFAYETTE (DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT l372 ACCESS ROAD) Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the agreement was amended for the cost of the work from $58,000.00 to $63,000.00; total cost to be paid by the State. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Amendment to the State of California Utilities Agreement No. 485.4l, Orinda to Dolores Drive, Lafayette (District Sewering Project 1372 Access Road). Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 03 06 69 ç, ,~, --.lair.' CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Frank Antoine, $456.50 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the claim for damages was the result of sewer backup and overflow in Mr. Antoine's home, and it was the staff recommendation to pay. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the claim of Mr. Frank Antoine, in the sum of $456.50, be paid after receipt of a signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None Mrs. George D. Shoptaugh, $460.32 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the claim for damages was the result of sewer backup and overflow in Mrs. Shoptaugh's home, and it was the staff recommendation to pay. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of Mrs. George D. Shoptaugh, in the sum of $460.32, be paid after receipt of a signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF PLUMBING BILLS, KENNETH L. COURTRIGHT, $39.50 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the claim for payment of plumbing bills was the result of sewer backup and overflow in an office building, and it was the staff recommendation to pay. It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of Mr. Kenneth L. Courtright, in the sum of $39.50, be paid upon receipt of a signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1924, A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND SETTING HEARING DATE, DISTRICT ANNEXATION 24, DANVILLE, WALNUT CREEK AND PLEASANT HILL Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained this was not a lOO% petition for annexation and requires a Hearing (April 3, 1969). It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 1924 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1925, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR DISTRICT ANNEXATION 28, MARTINEZ AREA, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. SO Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained this was not a 100% petition for annexation, but involved areas which are required to be included in the Local Improvement District No. SO proceedings. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 1925 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: 03 06 69 f," ; '-' , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None RESOLUTION NO. 1926, A RESOLUTION RE SETTLEMENT OF CHLOR-ALKALI LITIGATION AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RELEASE Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that the District Board had previously authorized settlement, but the total settlement figure from which the District receives its share has been changed from $74,48l.00 to $74,147.00 and requires adoption of a new Resolution. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution No. 1926 be adopted and the President and Secretary be authorized to execute release. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None SETTLEMENT OF REPAIR CLAIM WITH M.G.M. CONSTRUCTION CO. AND AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF RELEASE Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that a repair bill to East Bay Municipal Utility District and M.G.M. Construction Co. has been in dispute for some time and a 50% compromise settlement of $95.00 has been approved by the District staff. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the invoice, dated April 19,1968, to East Bay Municipal Utility District, relative to M.G.M. Construction Co. work in the amount of $l90.34 be settled for $95.00, and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized to sign Release of Claim. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None TESTIMONIAL DINNER HONORING GRANT A. BURTON, MARCH 13,1969 Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a letter from Contra Costa County Development Association relative to a testimonial dinner for Grant A. Burton on his retirement from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested the following authorizations from the Sewer Construction Fund: Watershed 3 (prior $4,064) Watershed 27 Watershed 33 Watershed 36 District Expense, Sale of Treatment Plant Surplus Property Close authorization for Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1967, District Expense $1,000.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 4,639.94 TOTAL $8,l39.94 It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $8,139.94 be authorized from Sewer Construction Funds for Watershed 3, $l,OOO.OO, Watershed 27, $500.00, Watershed 33, $500.00, Watershed 36, $500.00, District Expense, Sale of Treatment Plant Surplus Property, $l,OOO.OO and Close Authorization for Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1967, District Expense, $4,639.94. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 03 06 69 f¡,. '~.I\"--' -,,' REPLACEMENT OF CHLORINE EQUIPMENT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a memorandum from Mr. Dave Niles, Supt., Water Pollution Control Plant, re replacing chlorine equipment at the Treatment Plant, which was built in 1957, and requested authorization to proceed with replacement at an estimated cost of $30,000.00. After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the chlorine equipment be replaced at the Treatment Plant at an estimated cost of $30,000.00 from Sewer Construction Funds. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Member Allan discussed with the Board Members the proposed Bay Area Sanitation Pipe Line-Delta Study and the Kaiser Engineers Study on water pollution. VII. REPORTS COMMITTEES None. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER NO.3 WATER SYSTEM Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the No.3 Water System at the Treatment Plant which is now in operation. RECLAMATION OF WATER AT THE TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Horstkotte reported he had met with the people relative to study for reclamation of water at the Treatment Plant. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None. EXECUTIVE SESSION Member Boneysteele stated that he was absent at the last meeting when the Board Members met in Executive Session to discuss the salary of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and that he requested that the matter be again considered this evening. At lO:05 o'clock P.M., President Gibbs adjourned to Executive Session to discuss salary of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District. At 10:20 o'clock P.M., the District Board reconvened in Regular Session. IX. ADJOURNMENT At lO:20 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to March 20, 1969. //¿' / ~f'~ /;;/Z--~-i>L~ i cA /\( :)~ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: , )) ( ( ,- / -- t ..,. , ~-'::i: .-/ ......' '--'~'<{","¿'é~',,--d../.-/"<.~.., Secre~ry of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 03 06 69