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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD AUGUST l7, 1972
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at l250 Spring-
brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
August 17, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Allan.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Membe rs :
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Allan
ABSENT:
Member:
Rustigian
Member Rustigian arrived immediately after Roll Call.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of~gust 3, 1972, were approved as pre-
sented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
TRUNK SEWER DEFICIENCIES, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2209 AND DISTRICT
SEWERING PROJECT 2210
Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that bids
for Sewer Trunk Deficiencies, District Sewering Project 2209 and District
Sewering Project 2210, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M., this day, were as fol-
lows:
Incentive Payment
2209 22l0 Combined
Schedule A Schedule B A & B
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Peter Cole Jensen, Inc.
McGuire and Hester
James Engineering Construction Cb
Martin Bros., Inc.
Dalton Construction
4.99%
9.9%
14.0%
14.95%
15.0%
4.99%
9.9%
14.0%
14.95%
15.0%
4.99%
9.9%
l4.0%
14.95%
15.0%
After explanation regarding basis of bids, and upon recommendation of
Mr. Dalton, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell,
that award of bid for Trunk Sewer Deficiencies, District Sewering Project
2209 and District Sewering Project 2210, be made to the lowest bidder,
Peter Cole Jensen, Inc. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
V1.
OLD roSINESS
DRAFT ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL SITES
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported for the benefit of Board
Members and interested persons in the audience recent activities and events
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that had occurred since the Board last considered a draft ordinance on dis-
posal sites at its August 3, 1972, meeting. He indicated that, as a result
of a meeting between staff and officials of the City of Concord, commitments
were made to defer definitive action until 'the matter could be further re-
viewed.
After comments by Secretary Davis indicating that the draft ordinance
had been further revised in order to accommodate objections previously posed
by local governmental entities and Acme Fill Corporation, Mr. George Gordon,
representing Acme Fill Corporation, addressed the Board. In his remarks,
Mr. Gordon expressed reservations that the Sanitary District had jurisdiction
in the matter and suggested that a cooperative approach be adopted between
all interested entities.
Member Boneysteele reported on a presentation made by Mr. Jack Port,
Contra Costa County, on the County's draft general plan for solid waste.
Discussion followed amongst Board Members and staff with Secretary
Davis recommending the Board schedule a meeting for August 21, 1972,
to consider introduction of the revised draft ordinance. After further
discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that introduction of a
~raft ordinance be considered at the September 7, 1972, meeting with
public hearing scheduled for a subsequent meeting.
It was then moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, formally communicate with officials
of Contra Costa County requesting that definitive action by the County in
the matter of disposal sites be deferred to permit further review by in-
terested entities. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RETIREMENT CLAIM OF MR. MELVIN KLEMMICK, FORMER DISTRICT EMPLOYEE, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $218.04
After discussion by Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, the item was continued to the meeting of September 21, 1972.
SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGE
Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated staff was
prepared to notify, this month, all property owners within the District
who are special users of the sewer system and, therefore, subject to a
Special Service Charge. After requesting Board guidance regarding the
manner in which such special charge should be calculated, discussion
followed between Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the
District.
It was the consensus of the Board that the manner in which Special
Service Charges are calculated, using tax credits, is acceptable, but
the matter was referred to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, for legal
review and report.
Item to be continued.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that authorization to notify special users of the sewer system be granted,
subject to Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, approving the content of
such notification. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
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After explanation and request by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-
Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that authorization in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Sewer Construction
fund for administrative purposes and purchase of statements from appropriate
water agencies be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50, ASSESSMENT STATUS
Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reviewed
and confirmed the basis of assessment for Local Improvement District No.
50 as determined in November, 1970. After discussion and after certain
minor revisions were made to the basis of assessment by Board Members, it
was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that staff and
Special Counsel for the District take appropriate administrative measures
to enable the Board to schedule a Hearing on Local Improvement District
No. 50 for the meeting of September 21, 1972. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
CONSENT ITEMS
Membe rs :
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell,
that easements from CornelIa Construction Co., Inc., Job 1995, Parcell,
Space Investment Co., Job 2162, Parcell, California Veterinary Medical
Association, Job 2191, Parcell, and W. E. Wallace, et aI, Job 2l7l,
Parcell, be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
APPOINTMENT OF LAWRENCE V. MILLER, MAINTENANCE MAN I
At the request of Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
item was continued to permit review by the Personnel Committee.
CLAIM OF GEORGE D. YOUNG IN THE AMOUNT OF $184.00
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the claim
of George D. Young in the amount of $184.00 be paid, following receipt of
signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Membe rs :
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-45, DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 35, A RESOLUTION OF AP-
PLICATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES TO CENTRAL CONTRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT (FROM MARTINEZ TO DANVILLE AREA)
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution
No. 72-45 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
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Members:
Members:
Members:
72
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
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DISTRICT NOTICE REGARDING OVERFLOW DEVICES
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District,
it was the consensus of the Board that staff implement procedures adopting
expanded use of a District notice regarding overflow devices.
AUTHORIZATION FOR SECRETARY TO ATTEND SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD SECRETARIAT
SEMINAR. SEPTEMBER 8,9, 1972, AT GOLETA, CALIFORNIA
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
authorization for the Secretary to attend a Special District Secretariat
Seminar September 8,9, 1972, in Goleta, California, be approved and that
authorization for expenses and fees for such attendance be approved. Car-
ried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE EMPLOYMENT OF KATHY LEUNG AT $2.94 fu~ HOUR AS
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE TO DECEMBER 31. 1972
After notation that the matter had been reviewed by the Personnel
Committee, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that authorization to continue the employment of Kathy Leung at $2.94 an
hour as a temporary employee to December 31, 1972, be approved. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS
FOR DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2100, WATERSHED 29 SOUTH AND RUDGEAR ROAD
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that plans and
specifications and authorization to call for bids for District Sewering
Project 2100, Watershed 29 South and Rudgear Road, be approved, subject
to final financial approval by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District. Car-
ried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT A COST OF $768.08 TO THE DISTRICT
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members and staff. it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization to accept easements from
Thomas F. Kerwin, Job 1957, Parcell, at a cost of $161.00, Doyle H. Britton,
Job 1957, Parcel 2, at a cost of $152.18, Mary J. Carlson, Job 1957, Parcel
3, at a cost of $249.90, Edwin R. Cheadle, Job 1957, Parcel 4, at a cost of
$147.00, and Eugene N. Morano, Job 1957, Parcel 5, at a cost of $58.00, be
approved from Sewer Construction funds and their recording ordered. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
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APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS,
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1957, RAHN COURT, WALNUT CREEK
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
plans and specifications and authorization to call for bids for District
Sewering Project 1957, Rahn Court, Walnut Creek, be approved. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF PATENT RIGHTS TO PROCESSES DEVELOPED DURING DISTRICT
RESEARCH BY BROWN AND CALDWELL
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and Dr. David Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell, District engineering consultant,
that District research projects may have resulted in processes or techniques
that may be patentable, and after discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board that patents accruing to the District should in fact belong to the
public domain.
At the request of Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authori-
zation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Sewer Construction fund for the
purpose of obtaining the services of a Patent Attorney be approved. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, was requested to recommend Patent
Counsel for the District.
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
WITH TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY, RELATING TO RELOCATION OF HOLLY
CORPORATION JET FUEL LINE
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
that Board authority for staff to negotiate such agreement had been pre-
viously granted, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian,
that authorization for the President and Secretary to execute letter of
agreement with Title Insurance and Trust Company be approved, subject to
final review by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
INFORMATION
Correspondence from The Honorable Don H. Clausen, Member of Congress,
The Honorable Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson, Member of Congress, and The Honorable
John V. Tunney, United States Senator, was noted by the Board Members.
Board Members and staff commented briefly on a staff report regarding
voucher expenditure No. l4,900 approved at the meeting of August 3, 1972,
and a staff budget salary report.
The Personnel Committee reviewed briefly its action regarding salàry
increases for the fiscal year 1972-73.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
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MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
After discussion by Board Members regarding initiating Board Meetings
at 7:30 o'clock P.M., vice the regular time of 8:00 o'clock P.M., it was
the consensus of the Board to instigate no change.
Board Members and staff discussed the Blackhawk Ranch development and
its possible impact upon the District and its policies for providing sewer
service.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
Member Boneysteele reported on the August 9, 1972, meeting of the
Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling. He indicated that Mr. Lee
B. Hertzberg, East Bay Municipal Utility District) had presented a film
report on an incinerator process developed by Combustion Engineering
Corporation.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported briefly on the District's
Negotiating Committee for the City of Concord.
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
Mr. Dalton reported on the current status of the Contra Costa County
Water Quality Study. Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the
District, discussed various aspects offue study and its possible impact
upon the District. Selected Members offue Board, staff and Mr. Bohn,
Counsel for the District) were to explore the matter further.
Mr. Dalton reported staff had requested two financial consultant
firms to make written proposals before the next meeting of the Board
with the selection to be made at the meeting of September 2l, 1972.
A brief discussion followed.
Mr. Dalton provided Board Members with a list of seven pieces of
equipment, surplus to District needs, for possible sale. After explana-
tion by Mr. Dalton and discussion by Board Members, it was moved by
Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization be
given to declare the list of seven pieces of equipment surplus to District
needs and, therefore, subject to possible sale after obtaining an inde-
pendent fair value appraisal for any piece of equipment that had any
market value. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
Mr. Dalton reported the District had received approval from the En-
vironmental Protection Agency for a grant of $220,000.00 for the lime
sludge recycle research project. However, the District may have to
submit a new Environmental Impact Statement on the treatment plant ex-
pansion project.
Mr. Dalton reported briefly on Local Improvement District No. 54.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
Mr. Bohn reported on a litigation matter regarding paving of a
driveway over a District easement at 21 Snowberry Lane, Orinda, California.
After explanation by Mr. Bohn and upon his recommendation that the District
pay one-half of the paving costs, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization to pay one-half of paving
costs in the amount of $844.62 from the Sewer Construction fund be ap-
proved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
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SECRETARY
None.
Board Members discussed alternative methods to shorten the length
of Board Meetings. It was the consensus of the Board that consideration
be given to holding meetings on the first, third and, when necessary,
the fourth Thursdays of each month. 'he Board Members agreed that the
next meeting would be held at 8:00 o'clock P.M., on August 31, 1972.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:37 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the Regular meeting
to August 31, 1972.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Secretary of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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