HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 04-15-65
MINU'IES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF TIΠDISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA CasTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD APRIL 15,1965
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 April 15, 1965, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
I.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Roemer and Mitchell
ABSENT:
Member:
Howard
II.
APPROVAL OF MINU'IES
The Minutes of the meeting of April 1, 1965, were approved as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
Member Howard arrived at 8:03 o'clock P.M.
IV.
BIDS
None.
V.
OLD BUS INESS
AGREEMENT :.lITH BROWN AND CAlDWELL TO UP DA'IE THE 1956 REPORT ON "THE COLIEC-
TION, TllliATMENT AND DISPCBAL OF THE SEWAGE OF CENTRAL CONTRA CasTA COffi.jTY"
President Mitchell questioned Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer,
on Section 7 of Article One of the Agreement.
After satisfactory answer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member llilstigian, that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute
the Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Consulting Engineers, entitled
"Agreement for Engineering Services Sewage Collection, Treatment and Dis-
posal Study." Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roerner and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
PRO'IEST OF TRUNK SEìVER CHARGES FOR MUIR MEADOWS AREA BY JAMES BUSBY
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, read a letter dated April 2,
1965, to Mr. James Busby, answering his letter dated March 29,1965, pro-
testing watershed charges for Tract 2l9h.
After discussing with Mr. Busby the watershed charges originally quoted
to him and the later higher charges in effect due to change in District
policy, the matter was referred to the staff for study and report at the
next meeting.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, RICHARD F. STROCK
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the claim of
Richard F. Strock was the result of a sewer stoppage on Cleopatra Drive
caused by problems with Line A previously reported to the District Board,
and it was the staff's recommendation that the claim be paid in the amount
of $2h8.50.
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It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the claim
of Richard F. Strock in the amount of $2h8.50 be paid following receipt of
signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. hh
Mr. Horstkotte,.District Manager-Engineer, explained the areas of the
eight sections of Local Improvement District No. 44 and the estimated cost
for each.
Mr. Ernest A. Wilson, Attorney for the Assessment District, explained
the Resolutions to be adopted, which were as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1475, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY HEALTH
OFFICER OF CONTRA CœTA COUNTY AND EX-OFFICIO HEALTH OFFICER OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA CCBTA SANITARY DISTRICT RECOMMEND PROCEEDINGS UNDER
APPROPRIA TE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTSh OR OTHER
APPROPRIA'IE PROCEEDINGS ~ FOR '!HE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANI RY SEWERAGE
S¥S'IEM AND APPURTENANCE, AS NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE, LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. h4
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1475 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1476, A RESOLUTION DE'lERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS
PURSUANT TO APPROPRIA'IE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS
OR OTHER APPROPRIA'IE PROCEEDOOS, FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF A SANITARY SEWERAGE SYsTEM AND APPUR!ENANCES WITHOUT PROC~~DING
UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGm'¡AYS CODE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. hh
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1476 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
"Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Walnut Creek, California
RE:
Local Improvernent District No. 44
Gentlemen:
"I am acquainted with the sanitary sewerage project which you
propose to undertake pursuant to special assessment and assessment
bond proceedings, or other appropriate proceedings, for sewering the
area discribed in your Resolution No. 1475, A Resolution Requesting
that the County 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 SanitaT'J Sewerage System and Appurtenances, as
Necessary as a Health Measure, Local Improvement District No. 4h.
"I recommend, as necessary as a health measure, that you under-
take proceedings pursuant to appropriate special assessment and
assessment bond acts of this State, or other appropriate proceedings
as you shall determine, for the construction of said improvements and
for assessing or taxing the properties to be benefited thereby. This
recommendation extends to such changes and modifications therein as
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you shall find to be proper or advisable, in the manner provided
by law.
Yours respectfully,
Isl H. L. Blum, M.D.
Health Officer of the County of Contra
Costa and ex-officio Health Officer of
the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District"
RESOLUTION NO. 1477 h A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSENT OF BOARD OF
SUPERVrsIDRS OF CON! CasTA COUNTY TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND TO PROVIDE THAT
THE COOTS SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON THE DISTRICT BENEFI'IED, UNDER
APPROPRIA TE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND AC'n?, LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4h
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1477 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
Members: None
Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1478, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THÈ ACQUISITION
AND CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COSTS SHALL
BE ASSESSED UPON THE DISTRICT BENEFI'IED UNDER APPROPRIATE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRÍCT NO. 44
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1478 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
Members: None
Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1479, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT
IMPROVEMENTS, LocAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. h4
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1479 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
Members: None
Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. l480~ A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S
REPORT, LOCAL IMPRO MENT DISTRICT NO. 44
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1480 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
Members: None
Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. 148lf A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING ¡-¡AGE SCALE,
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT D STRICT NO. 41.1
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 148l be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
Members: None
Members: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1482, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING
PRO'IEST3 IN RElATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND
DIRECTING NOTICE, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4h
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1482 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer, and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. Ih83, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. Ill¡
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1483 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. lh84, A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT,
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. h4
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 1484 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENT PARCEL 44-6-16
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that Mr. and Mrs.
McCoy, owners of easement Parcel hh-6-16, had been contacted on several
occasions and the need for the easement on their property was discussed
with them and the reasons for the location were given.
Mr. and Mrs. McCoy protested the location of the easement on their
property and suggested alternate routes.
The alternate routes proposed by Mr. and Mrs. McCoy were explained ry
Mr. Horstkotte, and he stated these alternate locations would be an unnecessary
increase in costs to the Assessment District and, because of the greater depth
of the sewer in the alternate locations, would create a greater connection
cost for each property owner.
RESOLUTION NO. Ih85, AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENT PARCEL
h4-6-l6, CMNER MC COY
After discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member
Howard, that Resolution No. Ih85 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
REQUEST FROM DISTRICTS INSURANCE ASSOCIA'IES FOR CONSIDERATION OF INSURANCE
PROGRAM FOR DISTRICT IF SUBMITTED FOR 1965-66 FISCAL YEAR
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated this request had come as a
result of the Districts Insurance Associates' discussions with the California
Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association for an insurance program for all
members of the Association.
After discussion, the letter from the Districts Insurance Associates was
referred to Mr. Bohn for answer, stating the District would give consideration
to a plan of insurance submitted by them.
Members of the District Board suggested that the District staff and
Counsel for the District prepare specifications for the District'E insurance
needs.
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AGREEr£NT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR COUNTY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 196h-h,
TRACT 3306
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the improvements
in Tract 3306 were being installed by County Assessment proceedings, the
sewers becoming part of the District system when completed.
As the Assessment District is being formed within the District boundaries,
District consent is required.
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that. the
President and Secretary be authorized to exec1.:te the agreement with the County
of Contra Costa relative to Assessment District 196h-~, Tract 3306. Carried
by the following vote:
0
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
SETTIE!1ENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL h4-6-25, OWNER FRANCIS
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that Mr. Francis, owner
of easement Parcel hl[-6-25, was demanding $250.00.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that as this was a reasonable value, it was the
staff's recommendation to settle.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that easement
Parcel 44-6-25 be settled for $250.00, that the easement be accepted and its
recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
SETTIEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 44-3-1, ~TNER PLATH
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the Plath property
was not in the Assessment District and that an agreement had been reached with
Mr. and Mrs. Plath that the lawn and shrubs which would be destroyed would not
have to be restored by the contractor in lieu of a cash settlement of $700.00.
He stated it was the staff's recommendation to settle.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easement
Parcel h4-3-1 be settled for $700.00, that the easement be accepted and its
recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NŒS:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEr-ENTS
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements
from Nick Cortese, Utah Construction & Mining Co., Jack A. Anderson, Constance
Baer, William H. Brinkman, Elvis Claud Henderson, Henry M. Ferre, Ronald D.
Carlston, Leonard C. Darwin, Roscoe D. Jones, Paul L. Fahrney, Arthur T.
Bawden, Blaine G. Fjellstrom, Carl R. Olson, John A. Nelson, G. Warren Cryer,
George A. Latimer, John F. Coulson, Terrence T. Conover, Charles L. A. Maker,
City of Pleasant Hill, and William F. Ross be accepted and their recording
ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
INVOICE OF ROY M. TROT'IER & ASSOCIA'IES, ENGINEERS FOR TRUNK SEWER C
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated the invoice from Roy M.
Trotter & Associates was for the first progress payment in the sum of $6,856.75,
within the $8,000.00 previously authorized by the District Board.
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It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Howard, that progress
payment in the sum of $6,856.75 be paid to Roy M. Trotter & Associates,
engineers for Trunk Sewer C. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NŒS:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1486, AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF ANY EASEMENTS UNABLE TO
SETTIE IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 41.!
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution
No. 1486 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
EXAMINA TION FOR SENIOR SURVEY MAN
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that an enployee will
be retiring soon and the District should have an eligible list for Senior
Survey Man and requested authorization to hold an oral examination.
It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Gibbs, that an oral
exp~ination for Senior Survey Man be authorized. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
APPROVAL OF PlANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TREATMENT PlANT PUMP, ENGINE AND
ACC~SSORY UNITS - 1965 AND AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented the plans and
specifications for the Treatment Plant Pump, Engine and Accessory Units -
1965 , and estimated the cost at $88,000.00 plus certain incidental costs,
and requested authorization to call for bids.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
plans and specifications for the Treatment Plant Pump, Engine and Accessory
Units - 1965 be approved and the call for bids be authorized. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
SETTIEMENT OF EASEMENT PARCEL 44-3-5, ~R NEMIR
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that there was a
small building in the area of easement Parcel h4-3-5 which would be des-
troyed, and it could be settled for $100.00 in lieu of replacing the
building, and it was the staff's recommendation to settle.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that easement
Parcel 44-3-5 be settled in the sum of $100.00. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NŒS:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
PAYMENT TO HALBACH & FLYNN FOR SEWER EXTENSION AT HIGH SCHOOL #2, STONE
VALLEY ROAD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,460.00
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the Board had
previously authorized this work as it was a part of Local Improvement
District No. hh work, and it was necessary to have this work done so as not
to be in conflict with school construction.
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It was moved by Member Howard, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
$2,460.00 be paid to Halbach & Flynn for sewer extension at High School
#2, Stone Valley Road, and the sum be paid from Local Improvement District
No. hh. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
VII.
REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER
CONPLETION OF TREATMENT PLANT ENLARGEMENT - 1964 WORK
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested authorization to
file Notice of Completion for Treatment Plant Englargement - 1964 work.
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Howard, that Mr.
Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, be authorized to file Notice of
Completion for Treatment Plant Enlargement - 1964 work. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
TREA TMENT PLANT OPERA TORS' CERTIFICATES
Mr. Horstkotte reported that several Treatment Plant Operators had
recently received Certificates of a higher grade as plant operators and
that presentation be made at the May 6,1965, meeting.
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PROVIDING THEA TMENT FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF
MARTINEZ
Mr. Horstkotte stated that, if the District was interested in providing
treatment facilities for the City of Martinez as recently discussed, it would
be necessary to make certain studies to determine the economics and feasibility,
the estimated cost being $1,500.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member
Howard, that $1,500.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds to
determine the economics and feasibility of furnishing the City of Martinez
with treatment facilities. Carried by the following vote:
A YF;S :
NŒS:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Gibbs, Rustigian, Howard, Roemer and Mitchell
None
None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that at the next meeting the
Board would be presented with an agreement from the San Francisco Bay Area
Rapid Transit District relative to relocation of facilities.
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VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:00 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell
to May 6, 1965.
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President ~ the District Board of the
Central Co tra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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