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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JUNE 3, 1971
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in
a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook
Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on June 3,
1971, 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
The Minutes of the meeting of May 27, 1971, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee and as submitted
by the General Manager-Chief Engineer, be approved, reference being specifi-
cally made to Sewer Construction Vouchers ~umbers 1034 to 1056, inclusive,
Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 12795 to 12911, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers
Numbers 394 to 493, inclusive, and LID 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers
117, 118 and 119. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, submitted a breakdown
of expenditures relating to his and Mr. Niles, Superintendent of Plant Opera-
tions, recent trip to Europe and South Africa, and stated he had charged hotel
accommodations in South Africa to his credit card.
IV.
HEARINGS
ORINDA/MORAGA DISPOSAL SERVICE GARBAGE RATE INCREASE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented copies of a
table of comparative rate schedules to the Board Members, which was in ad-
dition to the staff's rate study report previously presented.
President Gibbs opened the Hearing on Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service
garbage rate increase, and acknowledged letters from Mrs. Loyd Fletcher and
Mr. Mayer Colber who protested the proposed rate increase.
After discussion between Board Members, staff and members of the audience,
Mr. Davis, Administrative Assistant, was directed to meet with Mr. Brethauer,
Certified Public Accountant, for Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, regarding
franchise costs, interest charges, and depreciation allowances.
President Gibbs asked for oral protests.
There were none.
Mr. Navone, owner of Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, requested that the
Board allow an increase for 1971 at this time.
After discussion, Member Allan introduced Ordinance 77.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Ordinance 77, as hereinafter set forth, be adopted. Carried by the following
vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
"ORDINANCE 77
"An Ordinance amending Sections 12-122; 12-123; and 12-124 of the Code
of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District relating to garbage collection
rates:
"SECTION 1:
Section 12-122 of the Code of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 12-122.
Maximum rates for garbage collections:
(1) The rates to be charged in all zones shall be established on the
basis of the number of containers collected as follows:
(a) single family dwelling units, multi-family dwelling units,
and commercial establishments shall be entitled to one collection each week
at a rate fixed for the first container collected;
(b) each additional container collected at the same time on a
regular monthly schedule shall be charged at an additional container fixed
rate, except that in Zone 3 and in Zone 4 single family dwelling units shall,
in addition to the one collection per week, be entitled to one garden trim-
mings collection picked up at the curb each week at a fixed rate shown below;
(c) each additional container collected at the same time on a non-
regular schedule shall be charged for each pick up at an additional container
fixed rate;
(d) each additional collection each week on a regular monthly
schedule for multi-family dwelling units shall be charged at a fixed rate
shown below;
(e) bulk collections shall be charged for each pick up on the
basis of cubic yards and fractions thereof, collected on a regular schedule.
(2) Except as provided in Sections 12-123 and 12-124, the maximum
rates which shall be charged for Zones 3,4 and 5 and each classification
of customer and service provided are hereby fixed as follows:
"RESIDENTIAL
1st Can
With 1 Wkly
Each Addl Each Addl Garden
1st Can Can Trimmings
Zone Can Regular Non-Regular Pick up
3 1.30 .65 2.65
4 1.30 .65 3.00
5 2.30 1.30 .65
"MULTI-FAMILY
Each Addl
1st Collection
Collection Non-Regular
1.80 1.80
1.80 1.80
1.80 1.80
"COMMERCIAL
Each Addl Each Addl Bulk
1st Can Can Per Yd
Zone Can Regular Non-Regular Per Week
3 3.00 1.20 .60 1.80
4 3.00 1.20 .60 1.80
5 3.00 1. 20 .60 1.80
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(3) Except as provided in Sections 12-123 and 12-124, the maximum rates
which shall be charged for Zone 2 and each classification of Customer and ser-
vice provided beginning March 1, 1971, are hereby fixed as follows:
"RESIDENTIAL "MULTI-FAMILY
Each Addl
Each Addl Each Addl Can 1st Each Addl Collection
Year Zone 1st Can Can-Regular Non-Regular Coll Coll Reg Non-Regular
1971 2 2.95 1.60 .80 2.20 .30 2.20
1/1/1972 2 3.35 1.80 .90 2.50 .30 2.50
1/1/1973 2 3.60 1.90 .95 2.65 .30 2.65
"COMMERCIAL
1st Each Addl Each Addl Bulk Per Yd All Special
Zone Can Can-Regular Can Non-Reg Per Week Collections
2 3.60 1.40 .70 2.15 4.30
2 4.10 1.60 .80 2.45 4.90
2 4.40 1. 70 .85 2.60 5.25
(4) Except as provided in Sections 12-123 and 12-124, the maximum rate which
shall be charged for Zone 1 and each classification of customer and service pro-
vided beginning June 1, 1971, are hereby fixed as follows:
"RESIDENTIAL
1st Each Addl Each Addl Can
Zone Can Can-Regular Non-Regular
1 3.10 1. 70 .85
"MULTI-FAMILY
1st
Coll
Each Addl
Coll Regular
Each Addl
Collection
Non-Regular
2.65
.40
2.65
"COMMERCIAL
Zone
1st
Can
Each Addl
Can-Regular
Each Addl Can
Non-Regular
Bulk Per Cu Yd
Per Collection
All Special
Collections
Drop Boxes
Each Pick Up
1
3.80
1.50
.75
2.30
4.60
28.60
"SECTION 2:
Section 12-123 of the Code of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 12-123.
Maximum residential rates where special conditions exist.
In each zone where a special truck is required for the collection because
of (1) the condition of the roadway, (2) the degree of incline, (3) the condition
of a driveway, or (4) the distance of the area where a container is kept from
the street, the maximum basic residential rate for one collection a week of 32
gallons or less is $3.60 a month, EXCEPT: (1) beginning March 1, 1971, for
Zone 2 where the maximum rate for 1971 is $4.30, for 1972 is $4.90 and for 1973
is $5.25 a month, (2) beginning June 1, 1971, for Zone 1 where the maximum rate
is $4.60 a month.
"SECTION 3:
Section 12-124 of the Code of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section 12-124.
Minimum rates for special collections.
In each Zone, the minimum rate for each special collection requested by a
customer is $3.60, except: (1) beginning March 1, 1971, for Zone 2 where the
minimum rate for 1971 is $4.30, for 1972 is $4.90 and for 1973 is $5.25, (2) be-
ginning June 1, 1971, for Zone 1 where the minimum rate is $4.60.
"SECTION 4:
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 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and shall
be effective upon expiration of the week of publication.
"PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District on the 3rd day of June, 1971, by the following vote, to wit:
"AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, ~llan and Gibbs
None
None
/s/ Charles J. Gibbs
"President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
"COUNTERSIGNED:
/s/ E. K. Davis
"Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California"
President Gibbs continued the Hearing to June 17, 1971, for consideration
of Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service rates for 1972 and 1973.
V.
BIDS
None.
V1.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AT BUCHANAN FIELD
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $216.33
for electrical facilities at Buchanan Field be authorized from Sewer Construction
funds to close the account. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 3050, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Reso-
lution No. 3050 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
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DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1985, BISHOP LANE SYPHON RELOCATION
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that plans and
specifications for District Sewering Project 1985, Bishop Lane Syphon Reloca-
tion, be approved and the call for bids authorized. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1977, SUMMIT ROAD
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that $1,400.00
be authorized from Sewer Construction funds 'for District Expense, District
Sewering Project 1977, Summit Road. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE REVOCABLE LICENSE TO THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE FOR THE USE
OF THE FORMER SACRAMENTO NORTHERN RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR TRAIL PURPOSES
After an explanation and upon the recommendation of Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that
the President and Secretary be authorized to execute a Revocable License to the
City of Lafayette for the use of the former Sacramento Northern Railway right of
way for trail purposes; said Revocable License to be in the same form as that
prepared for execution by the East Bay Municipal Utility District. 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 Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements
from Peter Ostrosky, Job 1759, Parcel 2, Henry Hoffman, Job 1759, Parcel 3,
Westgate French Company & Fidelity Subsidiary Corporation, Job 1945, Parcel 2,
Leverage Funding Systems Incorporated, Job 1945, Parcel 3, Western Title
Guaranty Co., Job 1934, Parcel 2, City of Pleasant Hill, Job 1947, Parcel 2,
and Russell J. Bruzzone, Inc., Job 1991, Parcell, 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
RECOMMENDATION TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RE RETIREMENT BENEFITS
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that a letter over Pre-
sident Gibbs' signature be sent to the Board of Supervisors of the Contra Costa
County recommending affirmative action on the proposal under consideration which
would base the retiree's benefits on his highest year's salary rather than on his
highest 36 months average salary now in effect. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
ABSTAINING: Members:
NOES: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Boneysteele, Allan and Gibbs
Rustigian and Mitchell
None
None
EQUALIZATION CHARGE FOR CONNECTION MADE THROUGH LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OR
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS '
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, introduced and read proposed Ordinance 78.
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell,
that Ordinance 78, as hereinafter set forth, be adopted. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
"ORDINANCE 78
"BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District, as follows:
"Paragraph (b) of Section ll-142 of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District Code is hereby amended to read:
'(b) The equalization charge is in addition to all other charges and
shall be at the then applicable rebate charge rate and for the number of as-
sessment units of use which would have formed the basis for assessing the
property had it been included in said proceedings, or, if included, then as
specified in a special recorded agreement between the District and the property
owner or predecessor in interest.'
"This Ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District and shall
be published once in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general circula-
tion, published and circulated in Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and
shall be effective upon expiration of the week of publication.
"PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District on the 3rd day of June, 1971, by the following vote, to-wit:
"AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
/s/ Charles J. Gibbs
"President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
"COUNTERSIGNED:
/s/ E. K. Davis
"Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California"
Board Members directed that, when these assessments are paid, there should
be a notice filed to remove the lien from the property.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1916, LIVORNA ROAD
After an explanation, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, be authorized
to execute Notice of Completion for District Sewering Project 1916, Livorna Road.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
REQUEST FROM VALLEY DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR A GARBAGE RATE INCREASE
Board Members acknowledged receipt of request from Valley Disposal Service
for a garbage rate increase.
REQUEST FROM DIABLO DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. FOR A GARBAGE RATE INCREASE
Board Members acknowledged receipt of request from Diablo Disposal Service,
Inc. for a garbage rate increase.
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CLAIM OF J. A. OGDEN
After Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer's, recommendation,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the claim
of J. A. Ogden in the amount of $15.70 for auto repair be paid following re-
ceipt of 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
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
CALIFORNIA SANITARY & SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING
Member Allan reported there will be a meeting of the Legislative Committee
of the California Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association in Sacramento on
June ll, 1971.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
RESIGNATION OF SUPERVISING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that Edwin Foster,
Supervising Construction Inspector, had submitted his resignation to be effective
in July. He commended Mr. Foster for his excellent employment record during his
fifteen years with the District.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Mr. Horstkotte reported that Alvin Gillespie, Engineering Aid III, had re-
quested leave of absence for an indefinite time due to disability, not job-con-
nected.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Alvin
Gillespie, Engineering Aid III, be granted a leave of absence for an indefinite
time. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
USE OF OUTFALL SEWER EASEMENT BY INDUSTRIAL TANK, INC.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported receipt of a re-
quest from Industrial Tank, Inc. to be allowed to use a portion of the Outfall
Sewer easement.
He stated there would be no engineering problem involved in granting the
request, but that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, recommended an agreement
or permit be entered into granting a revocable right to use the easement for
pipeline purposes which is without consideration and can be revoked at any time.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
the staff be authorized to negotiate an agreement or permit with Industrial
Tank, Inc. for the use of a portion of the Outfall Sewer easement granting a
revocable right to use the easement for pipeline purposes which is without
consideration and can be revoked at any time. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:28 o'clock P.M., President Gibbs adjourned the meeting to Executive
Session.
At 10:58 o'clock P.M., President Gibbs reconvened the regular meeting.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:00 o'clock P.M., President Gibbs adjourned the meeting to 7:00 o'clock
P.M. on Wednesday, June 9, 1971.
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