HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 08-31-72
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD AUGUST 31, 1972
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 Calif-
ornia, on August 3l, 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 at 8:l0 o'clock P.M.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After discussion by Board Members and comment by Mr. Camiato, repre-
senting Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, regarding under "VI. OLD BUSI-
NESS, DRAFT ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL SITES", the Minutes of the meeting of
August 17, 1972, were approved as submitted. Board Members requested that
the Draft Ordinance on Disposal Sites be added to the Agenda of August 31,
1972, under "VI. OLD BUSINESS, Item No.6."
II 1.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
that proposals to act as financial consultant to the District had been re-
ceived from Bechtel Corporation and Bartle Wells Associates, discussion fol-
lowed between Board Members and staff. After each Board Member received a
copy of each consultant's proposal, item was continued to the meeting of
September 7, 1972.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGE
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that in the matter of calculation of the Special Service
Charge, staff is authorized to permit an allowance for taxes paid. Carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Membe rs :
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that the
City of Martinez was currently in the process of rezoning the City in order
to conform with recently enacted laws of the State of Califomia. The
process was expected to take six months before completion.
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Board Members and staff discussed the impact that possible changes in
zoning could have upon the District's previous determination of over 7,000
assessments for the residents of Martinez.
After comment by Mr. Dalton and discussion by Board Members regarding
reciprocal services provided by the City of Martinez in relation to interest
charges for funds advanced by the District, it was the consensus of the Board
that a hearing on Local Improvement District No. 50 be held on October 19,
1972, in a place to be determined in the City of Martinez. Board Members
and staff will hold a study session on Local Improvement District No. 50
on October 5, 1972.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-46, A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS TO
NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING SALE THEREOF
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and brief discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 72-46 be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Membe rs :
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
RESOLUTION NO.
MAN I
, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LAWRENCE V. MILLER, MAINTENANCE
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
that Mr. Miller had successfully sought other employment, the item was deleted.
WATERSHED TRUNK CHARGES
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
concerning the rationale for watershed trunk charges and after discussion by
Board Members, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs,
that the schedule of watershed charges effective January 1, 1973, as pro-
posed by staff, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
DRAFT ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL SITES
Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, requested
clarification of the Board's intentions regarding the draft ordinance on dis-
posal sites in view of recent action by the County Board of Supervisors. After
discussion by Board Members wherein a motion was made by Member Mitchell, but
not seconded, to introduce the draft ordinance at the meeting of September 7,
1972, it was the consensus of the Board to defer definitive action on the or-
dinance until the meeting of September 28, 1972. Staff was directed to advise
all interested parties that any commitment to defer definitive action extended
only to September 28, 1972.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT ITEMS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Gibbs,
ments from Irvin Deutscher, et al,
Realty Co., Job 2075, Parcel 4, be
Carried by the following vote:
seconded by Member Rustigian, that ease-
Job 2075, Parcels 3 and 5, and from Baydis
accepted and their recording ordered.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
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ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
TO EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM DEED, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 894, PARCEL 4,
PLEASANT HILL
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easement
from Katrina Rose Rhodes, District Sewering Project 894, Parcel 4, be ac-
cepted and its recording ordered and that authorization for the President
and Secretary to execute Quit Claim Deed to Katrina Rose Rhodes, District
Sewering Project 894, Parcel 4, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE CONSENT TO
EXECUTION OF EASEMENT TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members regarding cooperative action between the
District and East Bay Municipal Utility District, it was moved by Member
Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization for the President
and Secretary to execute Consent to Execution of Easement to East Bay
Municipal Utility District for property located on Amber Lane, Pleasant
Hill, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT, JOB 2152, PARCEL l, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY WITH
CONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that ease-
ment from Continental Development Co., Job 2152, Parcell, be accepted and
its recording ordered, and that authorization for the President and Secretary
to execute Agreement Relating to Real Property with Continental Development
Co., be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Membe rs :
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH
CITY OF WALNUT CREEK, JOB 2184
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigia~, that authoriza-
tion for the President and Secretary to execute Agreement with the City of
Walnut Creek, Job 2l84, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 AND APPROVAL TO NEGOTIATE
WITH CONTRACTOR FOR HOLDING BASIN, PHASE II
Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that ad-
ditional requirements had been imposed by a State regulatory agency regarding
height of levees for the Holding Basin and drainage of the area. After dis-
cussion by Board Members and staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Boneysteele, that authorization of $10,000.00 from the Sewer Con-
struction fund for movement of earth at the Holding Basin be approved and
that staff be authorized to negotiate with a contractor for subject work.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Membe rs :
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
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ADDITIONAL INTERIM JOB TITLE FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PLANT OPERATIONS
After explanation by Mr. Daltont Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer,
and discussion by the Board Members, it was the consensus of the Board that
the Superintendent of Plant Operations is considered the "Project Manager"
for the District's treatment and water reclamation plant expansion program.
This specific title as suggested, or amended, is considered a working title
only as assigned by the General Manager-Chief Engineer.
INFORMATION
Board Members discussed correspondence received from the City of Concord
regarding the District's proposed draft ordinance on disposal sites.
Correspondence from the Environmental Protection A~ency and Minutes of
the BASSA meeting of August 7, 1972, were noted. Member Gibbs requested
that correspondence addressed to him from BASSA continue to be forwarded
to him.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
SEVEN HILL RANCH ROAD, WALNUT CREEK
Board Members and staff discussed possible action to relieve a sewage
odor problem on Seven Hill Ranch Road. Staff was requested to investigate
definitive action that could be taken to relieve the problem.
MORGAN TERRITORY ESTATES
Member Mitchell reported on a Contra Costa County Planning Commission
meeting which he had attended regarding Morgan Territory Estates.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION
AGENCIES
Member Boneysteele reported on action taken at a recent Executive Com-
mittee Meeting of CASA which he attended. Various aspects of Member
Boneysteele's report were discussed, particularly methods to improve
legislative effectiveness of the Association and Special Districts.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
DISTRICT NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE
Activities of the District's Negotiating Committee with the City of
Concord were discussed, including correspondence received from the City.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
Member Boneysteele, Chairman of the Advisory Committee, reported on
the meeting of August 30, 1972. Discussion followed with Member Boneysteele
stating the next meeting of the Committee would be on September 13, 1972.
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
Mr. Dalton reported on the following matters:
a. Regarding a possible meeting between District representatives
and the County's Government Operations Committee. Meeting to be defer-
red. Staff to communicate formally Board's action.
b. Activities of the Contra Costa County Comprehensive Health Planning
Association regarding solid waste. Staff to attend CHPA Committee meetings
and monitor activities.
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c. Future joint meeting between Board of Directors of Contra Costa
County Water District and the District regarding the water reclamation
project.
d. Authorization given to Bechtel Corporation and Brown and Caldwell
to develop operational manuals for the treatment and water reclamation
plant project.
e. A proposed State regulatory agency requirement to hold a hearing
on economic and environmental aspects of wastewater projects funded by
the Clean Water Grant Program.
f.
Status of the District's toxic waste program.
g.
Assessed valuation for District increased to $6l3,000,OOO.00.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
RETIREMENT CLAIM OF MR. MELVIN KLEMMICK, FORMER DISTRICT EMPLOYEE,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2l8.04
After explanation by Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel
for the District, that the District is required by law to pay the claim,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authori-
zation to pay retirement claim of Mr. Melvin Klemmick in the amount of
$218.04, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Membe rs :
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM OF ELIZABETH SCOTT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00
Upon recommendation of Mr. Camiato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel
for the District, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that the personal injury claim of Elizabeth Scott in the amount of $25,000.00
be denied and that the matter be referred to the District's insurance carrier.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Me1!1bers:
Members:
Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
None
None
ORDINANCE NO. , ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-104 OF THE CODE OF
THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, and
Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the purpose
for amending Section l2-l04 of the District's Code. Discussion followed
with staff being requested to review the matter further. Item continued.
SECRETARY
Mr. Davis reported on Accounts methodology used in preparation of
monthly financial statements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:13 o'clock P.M., President Allan declared an Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter.
At 10:25 o'clock P.M., President Allan reconvened the regular ad-
journed meeting.
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IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:26 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the regular adjourned
meeting.
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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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