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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 04-26-72 /1 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD APRIL 26, 1972 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, California, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on April 26, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Allan. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of April 13, 1972. Continued. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. V1. OLD BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE RECLAIMED WATER CONTRACT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, acknowledged, in the audience, Mr. John Nelson and Mr. Fred McLaren from the staff of the State Water Resources Control Board. In addition, representing Brown and Caldwell, Mr. Frank Kersnar and associates, and representing Bechtel Corporation, Mr. George Sawyer and Dr. Clark Weddle. Mr. Horstkotte explained that he had invited these gentlemen to answer any questions Board Members may have re- garding the District's proposed expansion program and the water reclamation contract with Contra Costa County Water District. Member Gibbs, Chairman of the District's Contract Negotiating Committee, indicated he had reservations on whether filtration of effluent was ~ essential requirement for discharge into San Francisco Bay by 1975. In the event it was not, Member Gibbs had doubts that the proposed contract for water reclamation with the Water District was economically viable. Member Boneysteele, also a member of the District's Negotiating Committee, and Member Mitchell expressed their concern regarding the cost for filtration and denitrification of effluent. Mr. John Nelson, grant administrator for the State Water Resources Control Board, addressed the Board. Mr. Nelson stated State requirements on water pol- lution were undergoing rapid change due to action by the Environmental Protection Agency. He indicated the State Water Resources Control Board had approved the first stage of the Delta-Basin Plan which provided for discharge of effluent from the extremities of San Francisco Bay to the central part of the Bay. The only alternative to this plan was a program for water reclamation, such as proposed by the District. Mr. Nelson stated that discharge requirements by June, 1976, would specify no toxicity or biostimulants. He emphasized, there- fore, that, in order to meet these 1976 requirements, filtration and denitri- fication were necessary. 04 26 72 72 Mr. Fred McLaren, responsible for water pollution enforcement for the State Water Resources Control Board, referred to the existing requirements on the District and stated the discharge requirements of June 1976 would also be applicable to other municipalities and to industry. Board Members and staff queried Mr. Nelson and Mr. McLaren throughout their presentation and discussed various aspects and ramifications of the 1976 discharge re- quirements upon the District and other dischargers. Mr. Frank Kersnar, Vice President of Brown and Caldwell, who had participated in the preparation of the Contra Costa County Water Quality Study, explained to Board Members that criteria used in that study for discharge of effluent into the Bay was based upon criteria established by the State in 1970. He indicated that if 1976 criteria specified no toxi- city or biostimulants, then filtration and denitrification were necessary. Mr. Nelson commented on the proposed water reclamation contract be- tween the Sanitary District and the Water District. He noted that, as grant fund administrator for the State Board, the contract was deficient in two respects. The contract provided no written guarantee that the Water District must buy reclaimed water from the District and, secondly, there must be some indication that the Water District intends to expand the use of reclaimed water. Mr. Nelson stated he had discussed these two points with representatives of the Water District. To correct the deficiencies, his office, as a minimum, would require the Water District to adopt a regulation stating that industry within a specified service area must use reclaimed water for cooling purposes and, secondly, the Water District adopt a resolution of intent to expand the quantity and use of reclaimed water. A third point raised by Mr. Nelson concerning the contract was that the Water District must complete it~ water supply contract negotiations with the U. S. Government at the earliest practical date, certainly prior to June 30, 1973, as specified in the contract. In the event these conditions were not met, no grant funds would be authorized. Board Members, staff, Mr. James Carniato, representing Counsel for the District, and Mr. Douglas Flett, Manager of the Raw Water Division of Contra Costa County Water District, discussed various aspects of Mr. Nelson's comments. Mr. George Sawyer, Bechtel Corporation, commented that, in order to meet 1976 discharge requirements as enunciated this evening, filtra- tion and denitrification as minimumwerenecessary and perhaps additional treatment may be needed such as carbon filtration. In response to Member Gibbs, Mr. Nelson indicated his office would provide the District with written confirmation that 1976 discharge re- quirements would necessitate filtration and denitrification. Board Members, staff and representatives in the audience discussed the impact of the 1976 discharge requirements on the District and surrounding com- munities. Mr. Kersnar commented that the District's proposed expansion treat- ment plant program with water reclamation was entirely compatible with current subregional planning or any alternative plans that may be adopted. Board Members, staff, Mr. Carniato, Mr. Flett and others discussed at length various aspects of the proposed contract with primary emphasis on the advisability of amending the contract to reflect the views of Mr. Nelson, specifically that the Water District must buy the District's re- claimed water. After motion had been made and seconded to authorize the President and Secretary to execute the water reclamation contract subject to amendment, further discussion followed and the motion was subsequently withdrawn. RESOLUTION NO. 72-24, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE RECLAIMED WATER CONTRACT WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT After further discussing the feasibility, explored by Mr. Flett, of another meeting with the Board of the Water District, it was moved by 04 26 72 /3 Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 72-24 be adopted, subject to clerical correction on page 3 of the contract and correction of Exhibit "A" to the contract. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the below amendment to the reclaimed water contract be submitted to the Board of the Water District for consideration and inclusion in the contract. liThe Water District shall comply with any requirements imposed as a condition of grant funding by the Water Resources Agency of the State of California, including but not limited to requirements as to supply of re- claimed water to certain service areas and the implementation by the Water District of programs designed to expand the market for such reclaimed water." Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None DISTRICT REVENUE PROGRAM Mr. Dean LaField, Executive Vice President of the Homebuilders Associa- tion of Contra Costa and Solano Counties, addressed the Board. Mr. LaField presented Board Members with copies of a study analysis on fixture rates and a proposed amendment to Chapter 11, Fees and Charges. Mr. LaField re- viewed his analysis on fixture rates suggesting that a 30 percent increase in fixture charges would be most equitable as opposed to that proposed by staff. In explaining his proposed amendment to Chapter 11, Fees and Charges, Mr. LaField was recommending that the District resort to an individual study of land use intensity for certain types of building developments such as condominiums and multi-family residences. The object of the special study was to focus charges on a per capita basis rather than on number of fixtures connected to the sewage system. After brief discussion by Board Members and staff, it was agreed by the Board Members that Mr. LaField's proposal would be submitted before May 26th to staff and Counsel for the District for review and comment, prior to con- sideration by the Board. Item was continued. President Allan expressed the Board's appreciation to the representatives in the audience for their as- sistance. VII. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT ITEMS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 72-23, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Reso- lution No. 72-23 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None DISTRICT ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT SOFT WATER REGENERATION DISCHARGE After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, and discussion by Board Members, Mr. Carniato, representing Counsel for the District, stated Article 3, Disposal of Wastes, Section 8-122, of the District Code contained provisions to prohibit soft water regeneration discharges. Additional District Ordinance is not required. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA None. 04 26 72 74 MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, provided Board Members with a copy of the virus removal study prepared by Robert C. Cooper, Robert C. Spear and Frederick L. Schaffer. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES Member Boneysteele reported on the April 25, 1972, meeting of the Advisory Committee on solid waste recycling. He indicated the Committee was considering the merits of a centralized recycling system, a program of guest speakers, and the feasibility of a program for home separation of refuse imposed by District ordinance. Board Members discussed briefly Member Boneysteele's report, with President Allan indicating he planned to attend the next Committee meeting scheduled for 7:30 o'clock P.M., on May 16, 1972. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER 11r. Horstkotte stated that a delegation of approximately twelve re- presentatives from the Mexican Government headed by Mr. Eduardo Echiverria Alvarez, brother to the President of Mexico, planned a visit to the District's treatment plant facilities on May 6, 1972. Mr. Horstkotte indicated he plan- ned a luncheon for the party at the Holiday Inn in Concord. Board Members would be advised of further details. Member Boneysteele commented on a report in the news media regarding East Bay Municipal Utility District's proposal to consider entering the field of solid waste management. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, re- ported that, as directed by the Members of the Board, he had amended, in accordance with the wishes of the Board, the District's ordinance, Chapter 11, Fees and Charges, which was adopted at the April 21, 1972, meeting. Board Members and staff discussed Section 11-306 of Chapter 11, Fees and Charges, regarding clarification of the minimum charge and the application of the density multiplier. Matter was deferred until June 1, 1972. Member Boneysteele, with concurrence of the Board, requested staff to place Mr. LaField on the June 1, 1972, agenda. Mr. Carniato presented for possible comment by the Board Members, a copy of Resolution 72-22 which was adopted at the April 21, 1972, meeting. There were no comments. SECRETARY None. IX. At 11:15 o'clock P.M., Pr ~ nt of the Distr~ct Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: t-ot.! .D ~ - - Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 04 26 72