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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 09-21-72 14J MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD SEPTEMBER 2l, 1972 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring- brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on September 2l, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Allan. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs ABSENT: Member: Rustigian Member Rustigian arrived at 8:08 o'clock P.M., prior to consideration of Minutes. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of September 7, 1972, were approved as presented. II. a. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:48 o'clock P.M., President Allan declared an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. At 9:30 o'clock P.M., President Allan reconvened the regular meeting. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES None. IV. HEARIN GS None. V. BIDS None. V1. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-104 OF THE CODE OF CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT (50 LB. WEIGHT LIMITATION) After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, and comment by President Allan regarding pertinent reference data, item was continued. VII. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT ITEMS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that ease- ments from Judith M. Giezl, Job 21l3, Parcel 2, Gordon R. Curtis, Job 2ll3, Parcel 3, and Emory M. Anderson, et aI, Job 2207, Parcell, be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and All an NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 0 9 21 72 l44 ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT BUT SUBJECT TO PRESCRIBED CONDITIONS After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, regarding conditions of acceptance of the easement, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easement from Mr. Walter R. Krenz, Job 2113, Parcell, be accepted subject to prescribed conditions and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM DEED TO MR. JOHN H. McCOSKER, ET AL, JOB 2ll3, PARCEL 4, AND ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM MR. JOHN H. McCOSKER, ET AL, JOB 2113, PARCEL 4 Utilizing a plat drawing and blackboard, Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained the background and circumstances regarding District Sewering Job 2113, and in particular Parcel 4 owned by Mr. McCosker. He stated that in order to accommodate property north of Parcel 4 for sewering purposes, the District requires an easement across Mr. McCosker's property and Mrs. Robert Miller's property. He indicated that location of the McCosker easement in relationship to possible easement from Mrs. Miller was currently subject to litigation in the courts. Mrs. Robert Miller, utilizing a chart, addressed the Board, explaining the circumstances and background relating to the problem of easements across Mr. McCosker's property and that owned by her. She stated the location of the proposed McCosker easement would have adverse impact upon her property and, if accepted, the Board's action would be detrimental or jeapardize her position in the litigation matter which was scheduled for trial on October 30, 1972. Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed various aspects of the matter with Mr. Bohn stating that mere acceptance of the easement offered by Mr. McCosker did not commit the District to eventual construction of a sewage line on that easement. Rather, it was one of several altematives available to the District and that the court could be so informed. In response to a question concerning the feasibility of continuing the item, Mrs. Agnes Curtis explained that homes had been constructed on Parcels 2 and 3, Job 2113, and that in her instance, Parcel 3, while her home was completely furnished, she could not occupy the premises because of lack of sewers. Mr. George Carter (Parcel 2) related the inconvenience he had experienced, stating that since March 15, 1972, he had been forced to live in a motel because his premises were not connected to the sewage system. Mr. James Orosco addressed the Board. Mr. Orosco explained he had constructed the homes on Parcels 2 and 3, Job 2113, and that his original intention was to utilize pumps to provide sewer service, but he was in- formed by District spokesman that a gravity sewage system was required. He then entered into an agreement with Mr. McCosker to share expenses in the construction of a gravity sewer system across Parcels 1, 2, 3 and into 4. He requested that the Board accept the easement offered by Mr. McCosker. Mr. Dalton confirmed that gravity service was required by the staff for Mr. Orosco's property. After discussion by Board Members, Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, and Mrs. Miller, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed to Mr. John H. McCosker, et al, Job 2113, Parcel 4. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None 09 21 72 J.'fJ It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easement from Mr. John H. McCosker, et aI, Job 2113, Parcel 4, be accepted and its recording ordered and that the Minutes reflect that by such ac- ceptance of easement, it is not the intention of the District to have any impact upon pending litigation and by such acceptance, the District is not committed to the construction of a gravity sewage system upon such easement. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Membe rs : Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None CALIFORNIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. OCTOBER 6 AND 7, 1972 After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Mr. Robert H. Hinkson and Mr. Carlton Webb, be authorized to attend the California Water Pollution Control Association conference in Redding, California, on October 6 and 7, 1972, and that authorization for per diem, registration fees and travel expense be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 4,5, 1972 Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the State Water Resources Control Board was sponsoring an administrative con- ference October 4 and 5, 1972, at its training center, San Marcos, north of San Diego, Califomia. Board Members and staff discussed the feasi- bility of having staff representation at the conference. The consensus was that the District could not participate due to other commitments. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 6 - 14, 1972 Board Members and staff discussed the desirability of staff representa- tives attending the Water Pollution Control Federation Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, October 6 to 14,1972. After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, currently on Board authorized sick leave for ninety days, and Mr. David Niles, Superintendent of Plant Operations, be authorized to attend the conference, utilizing an appropriate itinerary for other re- lated activities enroute and return, and that registration fees, travel and appropriate expenses be authorized. While attendance by Mr. Horstkotte as District representative is authorized on a voluntary basis, he is official- ly considered on ninety day sick leave status in accordance with Resolution 72-36. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None WALNUT CREEK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY In response to query by Member Mitchell regarding the impact of the Walnut Creek Redevelopment Agency upon District financial resources, Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, explained the rationale and concept for formation of local redevelopment agencies. Discussion followed with in- terest being expressed that Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, initiate definitive action to recover certain relocation costs considered due to the District. Item to be continued. 09 21 \ 72 146 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COURSE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA After comment by Member Boneysteele and Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, regarding staff attendance, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Secretary Davis be authorized to attend the Solid Waste Management Course for the period September 26, 1972, through December 12, 1972, and that registration fees, tuition fees, books and travel expenses be authorized. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None DEDICATION CEREMONIES, WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, SAN PABLO SANITARY DISTRICT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1972 After comment by Member Boneysteele and explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager-Chief Engineer, that invitations had been extended to all Members of the Board to attend the dedication ceremonies, Member Gibbs indicated he and his wife planned to attend. Staff was requested to express regrets of Board Members unable to attend. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES PERSONNEL Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Personnel Committee commented on administrative procedures the Committee intended to adopt regarding col- lection of historical data on salary surveys. DISTRICT NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE FOR CITY OF CONCORD Member Mitchell, Member of the Negotiating Committee, commented on activities of the Committee. Board Members and staff discussed the matter. BAY AREA SEWER SERVICE AGENCY Member Gibbs, Member of the Executive Committee, BASSA, reported on the BASSA meeting held September 20, 1972. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING Board Members received copies of the Minutes of the meeting of September 13, 1972. ACTING GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER Mr. Dalton reported on the following matters: a. District will meet the October 2nd deadline for submission of plans and specifications for the treatment and water reclamation expansion plant program, and will submit plans for the second stage of the Holding Basin construction project at the same time. b. Provided Board Members with a staff memorandum on the status of Local Improvement District No. 50. c. A bond prospectus was currently being prepared for Local Improve- ment District No. 51. d. That Mr. Dalton and Mr. Niles, Superintendent of Plant Operations, had presented a report on the status of the Water Reclamation Project to the Board of Directors, Contra Costa County Water District, at its meeting of September 20, 1972. e. Provided Board Members with a written report on a Public Agency, Occupational Health and Safety Act Seminar attended by a member of the staff. f. Advisability of preparing a District press release regarding the Watson initiative. Matter was discussed by Board Members and staff, with staff being requested to prepare an appropriate release. ('~ 21 72 14/ AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM THE SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR SITE PREPARATION FOR SURGE POND (HOLDING BASIN) GRADING AND WEED REMOVAL After explanation by Mr. Dalton, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for site preparation (grading and weed removal) be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members: Boneystee1e, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan None None COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT STATUS OF CONTRACT WITH BARTLE WELLS In response to query, Mr. Bohn reported that several different types of contract formats had been received from Bartle Wells and that he was reviewing the matter. AUTHORITY FOR COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT TO TRAVEL ON DISTRICT BUSINESS AT HIS DISCRETION Mr. Bohn stated the Board had, by previous resolution, authorized him to travel at his discretion at District expense on matters of direct interest to the District. He requested clarification if this was still the intent of the Board. The matter was discussed by Board Members and Mr. Bohn with Secretary Davis being requested to review Minutes of previous meetings for definitive action taken by the Board on the matter. However, it was the consensus of the Board that Mr. Bohn have discretionary authority to travel at District expense on matters of direct interest to the District. SECRETARY SPECIAL DISTRICT'S BOARD SECRETARIAT SEMINAR Mr. Davis reported on the Special District's Board Secretariat which he had attended on September 8 and 9, 1972, in Goleta, California. MEETING OF THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT .Mr. Davis reported on a meeting of the Institute for Local Self Govern- ment which he had attended on September 18, 1972, in Berkeley, California. Mr. Davis represented Member Gibbs, trustee of BASSA. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' CALENDAR, SEPTEMBER 19, 1972 Mr. Davis reported Board of Supervisor's action on correspondence re- ceived from Mr. Grant Shaw, Chairman, Unification Fact Finding Committee, Martinez. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:51 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the regular meeting to September 28, 1972. ~ ~7 ¿)j¡:zrJ President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: € r¿ cc CL~ ~~ Secretary of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of Contra Costa County, State of California 09 21 72