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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD MINUTES 12-17-70 J,{.. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD DECEMBER 17, 1970 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of Cal- ifornia, on December 17, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Minutes of the meeting of December 3, 1970, be approved after making the following change: Under "IV. HEARINGS", the paragraph preceding the adoption of Reso- lution No. 3024 shall read as follows: "After extensive discussion between members of the audience and the Board of Directors and staff on all questions relating to the solution of sewering and septic tank problems, and there being no additional protests, President Gibbs closed the Hearing on Lake Orinda Highlands Area Annexation (District Annexation 34)." Motion changing Minutes carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS GARDEN TRIMMINGS PICKUP, DIABLO DISPOSAL SERVICE AREA Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, informed the Board Members that postcard notices of the Hearing were sent to some 3,500 people in the Diablo Disposal Service area and that six written protests had been received. President Gibbs opened the Hearing on Garden Trimmings Pickup in the Diablo Disposal Service area, and stated the Board Members had received copies of the protests of Park B. Dowd, Betty Frazier, H. B. Almanrode, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Roos, Mrs. Eulala Smith and Mrs. Annie Hansen. Mr. Horstkotte stated that, basically, the texts of the protests were the same: "we have half acre lots", "we have trimmings which we compost on our property". He explained that the proposed garden trimmings pickup carne the result of the imposition of the "no burn" Ordinance and that generally in the Walnut Creek area had indicated their desire to these additional pickups. about as people have President Gibbs asked for oral protests. 12 17 70 33 Mr. Carl Wolfgang, Manager of the Greenbrook Homes Association in Danville, stated people have the impression the additional pickups would mean a $3.00 in- crease each month and wonder why the increase should be for the entire twelve months of the year when they don't have clippings the year around. Mr. Horstkotte explained there would be a 70ç increase which entitles the householder to a trimming pickup once a week and three all-purpose pickups a year. Mrs. Ervin Rasmussen, Mr. Carl Erikson and Mrs. Jacque Bozzini protested that they did not need extra pickups. Board Members stated their interest is in determining what the public wants in order to accommodate the burning ban, and Member Boneysteele suggested the staff contact the various homeowners associations in the area and point out that, unless there is some support for the pickup program, it will be dropped. After discussion, President Gibbs continued the Hearing on garden trimmings pickup in the Diablo Disposal Service area to January 21, 1971. Mr. Horstkotte stated notices of the continued Hearing would appear in the newspapers in the area. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS BECHTEL CORPORATION REPORT On the advice of Mr. gorstkotte, there was no representative of Bechtel Corpora- tion in attendance. Board Members and Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, discussed the last report presented by Bechtel Corporation and the various processes in- cluded in the Bechtel study and some that were not included because they were already documented. Upon Member Boneysteele's suggestion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the staff be directed to prepare a letter of apprecia- tion to Bechtel Corporation for President Gibbs' signature for Bechtel's contri- bution to the tour of the water renovation project. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None VII. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1939. NORTH MAIN STREET PARALLEL SEWER Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the necessity for the parallel sewer to serve the Dillingham Land Corporation property and others and the District installation must go in with Pacific Telephone and Pacific Gas & Electric Company. He stated the cost would be approximately $30,000.00 includingrroate payments and the District will recover a good portion of the cost from Dillingham. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the plans and specifications for District Sewering Project 1939, North Main Street Parallel Sewer, be approved and the call for bids be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None Mr. Horstkotte requested $5,000.00 for District expense for engineering, etc. in connection with District Sewering Project 1939. It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $5,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for District expense in connection with District Sewering Project 1939, North Main Street Parallel Sewer. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None 1 2 1 7 70 ---- --- ------------- ----------- ---- ---- ------ j4 CLAIM FOR AUTOMOBILE DAMAGE, E. C. SCOFIELD ($236.50) After discussion and upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the claim of E. C. Scofield for automobile damage in the amount of $236.50 be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None CLAIM FOR DAMAGE DUE TO OVERFLOW, MRS. C. BRADSHAW ($93.35) Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the line serving the Bradshaw residence had been flushed by the water supplier, causing the overflow. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the claim of Mrs. C. Bradshaw in the amount of $93.35 be denied and referred to the appropriate water agency. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS. EULALA SMITH PROTESTING VALLEY DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.'S METHOD OF TRASH COLLECTION After an extensive discussion between Board Members and the staff of Mrs. Eulala Smith's protest and other trash collection problems, President Gibbs appointed Member Mitchell to be a committee of one to talk to Mrs. Smith. AGREEMENT WITH OBERT EINER EINEVOLL FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the Agreement with Obert Einer Einevoll establishes the rate of $1.04 per cubic yard for the purchase of sludge at the Treatment Plant andæher terms and conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 3026, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH OBERT EINER EINEVOLL TO PROVIDE FOR EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE REMOVAL OF SLUDGE It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 3026 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements from Felix Bertana, Job 1876, Parcel 2, Lawrence J. Gomez, LID 49-2, Parcel 3 R-l, John J. Connolly, Sr., LID 49-2, Parcel 4 R-l, and Gary L. Hevener, LID 49-2, Parcel 5 R-l, be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR SACRAMENTO NORTHERN RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY Member Boneysteele reported he had seen press reports that the City of Lafayette was proposing to establish a hiking and horse trail over the Sacra- mento Northern Railway right of way and was awaiting a response from the District concerning this proposal. Since the District has received no communication regarding this, Member Boneysteele suggested that the staff contact the City of Lafayette. 12 17 70 jj MAINTENANCE POLICY President Gibbs asked about the policy of the Maintenance Depirtment in handling overflows during heavy storms. Mr. Horstkotte explained that repairs are difficult to make during storms because you would be working with a live line and the work must be done during dry weather. Board Members and staff discussed priorities for the replacement or repair of various lines in the area. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES PERSONNEL Member Allan stated the Personnel Committee had received material for salary review and will have a meeting. Mr. Horstkotte stated the State Cooperative Personnel Services will present a personnel report late in February. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER PUBLIC HEARING RE WATER RECLAMATION Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the San Jose joint meeting of the Regional Water Control Board for the San Francisco Bay Region and the State Water Resources Board for the purpose of a public hearing regarding the virtues of water reclamation. He stated presentations were made indicating that the District was leading the way on the waste water reclamation project. SEWER IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Horstkotte presented a memorandum from Mr. Hinkson, Superintendent of Field Operations, which listed six problem areas where sewer improvements should be made, and requested $5,000.00 be authorized for engineering for the work. It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $5,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for engineering re sewer improvements in the following areas: Oak Park - San Luis, Creekside - Rudgear, Dos Encinas - Moraga Rd., Boyd Road - Oak Park, Los Arabis - South Peardale, and Orchard Road - Glorietta - Moraga Via. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs None None SUGGESTION OF BROWN AND CALDWELL RE VISITS TO OPERATING PLANTS Mr. Horstkotte reported he had had a long meeting with Brown and Caldwell who are to make a preliminary report on the design of secondary aspects of advanced treatment for the District. He read a communication from Dr. Caldwell which named places and costs for Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Niles, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Plant, to visit in order to gather information regarding the latest findings on advanced waste water treatment methods and techniques. Member Mitchell suggested and it was agreed that the trip be delayed until more is known about District plans for secondary treatment. Board Members and Mr. Horstkotte discussed secondary treatment. 12 17 70 36 12 AMMONIA STRIPPING Mr. Horstkotte reported he had asked Bechtel Corporation for a quote to insert ammonia stripping in the pilot program, and said the estimate for elements is $20,000.00. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT INTRODUCTION Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, introduced Mr. Stevens, a new employee in his office. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:55 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to January 7, 1971. \ ¿-~?£~/"t-- t:-~7.;Z:_/--7 President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Z Kt~~v~ Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 17 70