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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD JUNE 18, 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
California, on June 18, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
In the absence of President Gibbs, the meeting was called to order by
Member Mitchell.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Mitchell and Allan
ABSENT:
Members:
Gibbs and Rustigian
Member Mitchell was unanimously elected President Pro Tem.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the
Minutes of the meeting of June 4, 1970, be approved subject to the fol-
lowing changes:
Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, RIDGEWOOD SEWER ASSOCIATION REBATE LINE",
the second paragraph shall read:
"Member Mitchell stated he turned over his copy to Mr. Warburton, one
of the installer group, who turned it over to Mr. King Parker, another of
the installer group."
Under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, RODNEY STICH EASEMENT CONDEMNATION", the
paragraph shall read:
"Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on the present status of
the easement required to serve the Xebec and other property."
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR", the following
shall be added:
"EXPENSES FOR ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL SOLID WASTES MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL REFUSE EQUIPMENT SHOW & CONGRESS
"It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that expenses
for Member Mitchell to attend the National Solid Wastes Management Association
International Refuse Equipment Show & Congress in San Francisco be authorized.
Carried by the following vote:
"AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None"
And under "VIII.
read as follows:
REPORTS, COMMITTEES, PERSONNEL", the Motion shall
"After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that the staff present a schedule for a public relations program at
the June 18, 1970, meeting. Carried by the following vote:"
Motion changing Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs and Rustigian
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
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IV.
HEARINGS
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None.
V.
BIDS
None.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
BECHTEL CORPORATION REPORT
Continued to July 9, 1970.
Member Rustigian arrived at 8:04 o'clock P.M.
RIDGEWOOD SEWER ASSOCIATION REBATE LINE
President Pro Tem Mitchell suggested that the staff notify the installers
of the Ridgewood Sewer Association rebate line of the District policy in
this matter.
SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that he had
contacted several public relations firms and had outlined to them what he
felt the Board Members wanted. He expects to receive about five proposals.
Board Members discussed with the staff the necessity and extent of the
program.
President Pro Tem Mitchell requested that the staff ask the public relations
firms to present written proposals and cost figures at the July 2, 1970,
meeting; interviews to be arranged after a study of the proposals has been
made.
Continued to July 2, 1970.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
EXTENSION OF TIME TO JULY 16,1970, FOR PAYMENT OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 52 ASSESSMENTS
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the period
to receive Assessment payments for Local Improvement District No. 52 be ex-
tended to July 16, 1970. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
PAYMENT OF $1,000.00 DEDUCTIBLE TO FIREMAN'S FUND FOR SETTLEMENT OF HANSEN
BANG CLAIM ($1,650.00)
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that, as provided in the District's insurance policy, the $1,000.00
deductible amount be paid to Fireman's Fund for settlement of the Hansen Bang
claim. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
RESOLUTION NO. 2057, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF PARCELS 4, TRACTS
I AND II, 5 TRACTS I AND II AND 6 FOR THE SUM OF $1,450.00 INCLUSIVE OF
INTEREST, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated it was the staff
recommendation to settle.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolu-
tion No. 2057 be adopted, and that payment of $1,450.00 to the Martinez Gun
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Club be made and charged to Local Improvement District No. 50 Construction
Fund. Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
RESOLUTION NO. 2058, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN KEITH PACKWOOD, PERMA-
NENT-INTERMITTENT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Mr. Horstkotte explained this appointment was a replacement.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Re-
solution No. 2058 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1969- 70 AUDIT
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Mr. J. S.
Plourde, C.P.A., would make the Report of Audit for 1969-70 for $1,000.00,
the same as for the 1968-69 Report.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Mr. J. S. Plourde, C.P.A., be retained to make the 1969-70 Audit Report
for $1,000.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
easements from Arthur E. McEuen, Parcel 6, Local Improvement District No.
51, Doug Lackey, Job 1873, Parcel 2, Donald P. Johnson, Job 1873, Parcel 3,
and Martin H. Fisher, Jr., Job 1901, Parcell, be accepted and their re-
cording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
RESOLUTION NO. 2059, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND
MODIFICATIONS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52
Mr. Gerald Laster, representing Mr. Ernest Wilson, Attorney for Local
Improvement District No. 52, explained and reviewed the Resolution and
described the condition of the bond market.
After discussion, Board Members agreed that a 5% discount on the bonds
be included in the assessment for Local Improvement District No. 52.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 2059 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
RESOLUTION NO. 2060, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER
AND EX-OFFICIO HEALTH OFFICER OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
RECOMMEND PROCEEDINGS UNDER APPROPRIATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT
BOND ACTS, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND APPURTENANCES, AS NECESSARY AS A HEALTH
MEASURE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reviewed expenses in-
curred for Local Improvement District No. 50 to May 31, 1970, and reported
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receipt of 90% of the HUD grant, $658,800.00. He stated delivery of the
equipment for the pump stations has been delayed.
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After an explanation from Mr. Laster, representing Mr. Wilson, Attorney
for Local Improvement District No. 50, it was moved by Member Rustigian,
seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution No. 2060 be adopted. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DIABLO COUNTRY CLUB EASEMENTS, PARCELS 13 R-l AND
54, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 52
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the negotia-
tions and costs in the settlement agreement, and read a letter dated June 17,
1970, from Robert J. Foley to the Diablo Country Club which stated there will
be no cash payment exchanged. He recommended approval of the settlement
ag reemen t .
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
settlement agreement for Diablo Country Club easements Parcels 13 R-l and
54, Local Improvement District No. 52, be approved, the easements be accepted
and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
INVOICE OF BOHN & CARNIATO, $325.00
After an explanation, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Allan, that the invoice of Bohn & Carniato for $325.00, representing
professional services re Wooten Parcel 7 of Local Improvement District No.
52, Schedule 7, be paid and charged to Local Improvement District No. 52.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF PLUMBING BILL, R. L. VERRILLI, $21.75
Continued to July 2,1970.
LIVORNA ROAD SEWER PROJECT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the County
is constructing a new road on a section of Livorna and suggested that the
District proceed to prepare plans and specifications for sewers in this
section to avoid having to tear up the road in a couple of years. County
work starts July 27, 1970.
He estimated the sewer cost to be $12,900.00, and stated recovery could
be made from rebates charged to connectors.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that plans
and specifications for Livorna Road Sewer Project be prepared and the call
for bids be authorized and that an accelerated or two-stage rebate charge
be set up and residents notified. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
QUIT CLAIM DEED TO GALLAGHER & BURK, INC., JOB 1757
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained this represented
abandonment of an easement no longer required.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the
President Pro Tem and Secretary be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed
to Gallagher & Burk, Inc., Job 1757. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
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MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
DISCUSSION WITH JACK VAN ZANTEN RE PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 29
Mr. Van Zanten stated that he was very much in favor of sewers for Pro-
posed Sewering Area 29 and asked what procedure it would be necessary for
him to follow to obtain them.
President Pro Tem Mitchell and Member Boneysteele stated there was con-
siderable property owner opposition to sewering the area and new petitions
representing 60% of the properties would have to be presented to the District
before proceedings could start.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, estimated that, if
sufficient petitions were presented by October of this year, there was a
fair chance construction could be completed next year.
SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
President Pro Tem Mitchell presented a quantity of material pertaining
to solid waste processing, and reported on the meeting of the National
Solid Wastes Management Association International Refuse Equipment Show
& Congress he attended.
Mr. Horstkotte reported there was a company in Pomona which is recon-
stituting paper products into pulp and is putting out a fine grade of
paper. Pomona is using reclaimed water.
"President Pro Tem Mitchell reported on a meeting of the Contra Costa
Park and Recreation Council on the subject of solid waste recycling and
at which he presented information concerning District operations, Bechtel
Corporation recommendations, etc. There were about 75 people at the
meeting."
Member Boneysteele discussed with Board Members the implementation of
Bechtel Corporation recommendations.
Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported on a
meeting they had with Victor Sauer, Public Works Director of Contra Costa
County.
President Pro Tem Mitchell suggested a joint powers agreement for the
operation of waste disposal.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, elaborated on his memorandum to the
Board dated June 12, 1970, entitled "Proposal for Survey of New Policies and
Trends in the Field of Environmental Control Which Affect the Statutory
Authority and Operations of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District".
Board Members discussed the various phases of the Proposal, and continued
the matter to a later meeting.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
PERSONNEL
Member Allan stated the Personnel Committee would review the request of
the Employees' Association for an over-all salary increase.
Board Members discussed the request with employees who were present
at the meeting.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
DYE STUDY OF OUTFALL DIFFUSERS
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that $4,500.00
from Sewer Construction funds be authorized for a dye study by Brown and Cald-
well of the Outfall diffusers. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
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EXPENSE RE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D. C.
Mr. Horstkotte requested expenses for a trip to Washington, D. C. to
accept a Class IV Research and Development Grant on behalf of the District.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that
expenses of $50.00 per day, plus transportation, be approved for Mr. Horstkotte's
trip to Washington, D. C. June 24, 25 and 26,1970, to accept a Class IV Re-
search and Development Grant on behalf of the District. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
Mr. Horstkotte requested a Resolution authorizing acceptance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2061, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE BY THE GENERAL
MANAGER OF GRANT FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION FOR
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER RENOVATION PROJECT AND EXECUTION BY
HIM OF ANY SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 2061 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Mitchell
None
Gibbs
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
PARTIAL PAYMENT ON WESTERN PIPE CASES SETTLEMENT
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, presented a check in the amount of
$12,196.00 from the State of California representing a partial payment on
the settlement of the Western Pipe cases.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-124 OF THE DISTRICT CODE
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, introduced and explained the purpose
of a proposed Ordinance amending Section 8-124 - Connections involving
special conditions - use charges - of the District Code.
Continued to July 2, 1970.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:25 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Pro Tem
Mitchell to July 2, 1970.
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President Pro Tem of the District Board
of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District of Contra Costa County,
State of California
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District of Contra Costa County,
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