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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-17-08 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT AND CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY HELD ON JANUARY 17, 2008 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a special joint meeting of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Facilities Financing Authority at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2008. President Pro Tem Hockett called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett ABSENT: Members: Lucey, McGill a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Board and staff joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. b. INTRODUCTIONS Board Members welcomed newly-hired Safety Officer Diane Hinson. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES A. NEJEDLY FOR HIS SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2007 President Pro Tem Hockett thanked Member Nejedly for his service as President during 2007. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by President Pro Tem Hockett to adopt Resolution 2008-001 memorializing his accomplishments as President. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: Book 57 - Page 72 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 AYES: Members: Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Lucey, McGill b. PRESENTATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION, SAN FRANCISCO BAY SECTION AWARDS FOR 2007 General Manager James Kelly announced that the District has received the following awards. The District and two employees were recognized at the San Francisco Bay Section Awards Banquet on January 4, 2008. ?? Collection System of the Year (Over 500 miles) - Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Mr. Kelly stated that the Collection Systems Operations Department received the California Water Environment Association's Collection System of the Year Award for 2007. Field Operations Superintendent Bill Echols presented the award to the Board. The District will now be entered in the State-wide awards competition. ?? Plant Control System Improvements Central Contra Costa Sanitary District - Engineering Achievement Award Mr. Kelly stated that the Board of Directors authorized hardware purchases and software development for the new Plant Control System in September of 2005. The system performed remarkably well during the storm of January 4, 2008. The District has received the 2007 Engineering Achievement Award for this project. Capital Projects Division Manager Tad Pilecki presented the award to the Board. ?? Mechanical Technician of the Year - DeWayne Derrick Board Members recognized Maintenance Technician III DeWayne Derrick, who was chosen as the California Water Environment Association (SFBS- CWEA) Mechanical Technician Person of the Year for 2007. ?? Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Leadership Contributions to the CWEA Safety Committee - Leo Gonzalez Board Members recognized Leo Gonzalez, who was unable to attend. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Menesini to adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: Book 57 - Page 73 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 AYES: Members: Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Lucey, McGill a. Approve expenditures dated January 17, 2008. Reviewed by Budget and Finance Committee. b. Receive November 2007 Financial Statements. Reviewed by Budget and Finance Committee. Member Nejedly, Member of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that the Committee requested that that this item be deferred as the Committee has not yet reviewed the Financial Statements. Board Members concurred with the request. c. Approve minutes of November 29, 2007, December 6, 2007 and December 20, 2007 Board Meeting. d. Adopt Resolution 2008-02 accepting an offer of dedication from Oak Treat Court, LLC for an easement shown on the recorded final map of Subdivision 8606 in the Walnut Creek area, accepting Job 5631 - Parcel 1, public sewer improvements, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. e. Adopt Resolution 2008-03 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Mitchell L. and Anne E. Struthers, South Avenue, Alamo, Job 5635 - Parcel 1, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. f. Adopt Resolution 2008-04 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Kevin L. and Shannon L. Anderson, South Avenue, Alamo, Job 5635 - Parcel 2, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. g. Adopt Resolution 2008-05 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Lee B. and Robin T. Eisan, South Avenue, Alamo, Job 5635 - Parcel 3, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. h. Adopt Resolution 2008-06 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Jeffrey P. and Holly V. Hollings, South Avenue, Alamo, Job 5635 - Parcel 4, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. i. Adopt a Resolution 2008-07 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Michael G. Mullery, South Avenue, Alamo, Job 5635 - Parcel 5, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. Book 57 - Page 74 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 j. Adopt a Resolution 2008-08 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Chetcuti Associates, South Avenue, Alamo, Job 5635 - Parcel 6, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. k. Adopt Resolution 2008-09 accepting an offer of dedication from Richmond American Homes of California, Inc. for an easement shown on the recorded final map of Subdivision 8797 in the City of San Ramon, accepting Job 5829 - Parcel 1, public sewer improvements, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. l. Adopt Resolution 2008-10 accepting an offer of dedication from Shapell Industries, Inc. for an easement shown on the recorded final map of Subdivision 9005 in the Danville area, accepting Job 5848 - Parcel 2, public sewer improvements, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. m. Adopt Resolution 2008-11 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Michael and Gale Macrusky, Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez, Job 5892 - Parcel 2, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. n. Adopt Resolution 2008-12 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Gil and Stephanie Brasher, Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez, Job 5892 - Parcel 3, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. o. Adopt Resolution 2008-13 accepting an offer of dedication and public sewer improvements from Gil and Stephanie Brasher, Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez, Job 5892 - Parcel 4, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. p. Adopt Resolution 2008-14 accepting a grant of easement from Lewis T. and Jeanette M. Brown, Trustees of the Brown Family Trust, District Project 5929 - Parcel 8, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. q. Adopt Resolution 2008-15 accepting a grant of easement from Sarah Child, Project 5929 - Parcel 14, and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. r. Approve the formation of an Alhambra Valley Assessment District (AVAD) for properties on Via Vaqueros and Alhambra Valley Road in unincorporated Martinez for installation of sewer improvements; adopt Resolution of Intention 2008-16 to create Via Vaqueros AVAD No. 2008-7; adopt Resolution 2008-17 approving the boundary of the AVAD; and adopt Resolution 2008-18 requesting the consent of Contra Costa County for CCCSD to conduct proceedings for the AVAD. Book 57 - Page 75 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 s. Adopt Resolution of Application 2008-19 requesting that Contra Costa County LAFCO initiate proceedings to annex six annexation areas to the District - Annexation No. 166. t. Accept the contract work performed by Aztec Consultants, Inc. for the Treatment Plant Safety Enhancements, Phase 3, District Project 7263, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion. u. Authorize extension of medical leave of absence without pay for Utility Worker Maralee Davi through February 14, 2008. v. Authorize extension of medical leave of absence without pay for Plant Operator II Ken Hobbs through May 1, 2008. w. Approve a request for emergency withdrawal of funds from the Deferred Compensation Plan. 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Item 7.a. was taken out of order and heard at this time. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE a. REPORT ON RELOCATION OF FERAL CATS FROM DISTRICT PROPERTY General Manager James Kelly stated that, on December 5, 2007, a feral cat near the front door of the Headquarters Office Building scratched an employee. The employee had a severe reaction, requiring medical attention. District management reviewed the situation and concluded that the feral cats pose a health and safety risk to the public and employees when entering or leaving the facilities. Relocation of the feral cats was determined to be the appropriate action. Director of Administration Randy Musgraves and Communication Services Manager Michael Scahill agreed to work with two groups, Community Concern for Cats and the Feral Cat Foundation, to try to resolve the issue. However, the two groups cannot provide relief for the District’s liability. Management agreed to work with them to relocate the cats. Director of Administration Randy Musgraves stated that the staff member lost work time and filed a Workers Compensation claim as a result of the infected cat scratch. The plan to relocate the feral cats was announced on December 12, 2007. On December 13, 2007 the Director of Administration and the Communication Services Manager met with Presidents of Community Concern for Cats (CC4C) and the Feral Cat Foundation and agreed to work with the Community Concern for Cats to trap, reacclimate and relocate the cats. So far, one District employee has volunteered for the reacclimation effort. Book 57 - Page 76 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 On December 20, 2007 Ms. Osendorf of CC4C called the Director of Administration expressing concern that trapping was taking place. She was assured that that was not the case. District staff was, however, in the process of retaining a licensed trapping service but insurance requirements had not been met. Mr. Musgraves explained that the District has 200 employees, and has approximately 60 daily visitors to the District. There are over 100 evening and weekend students visiting the facility each week, and several hundred attend plant tours annually. There are also tenants at the District’s warehouse bays at 4737 Imhoff Place. Mr. Musgraves concluded his report, stating that the staff recommendation is to continue working with CC4C, control the location and time of feeding of the feral cats, move them away from the Headquarters Office Building, and ultimately remove them from District facilities. In response to a question from Member Menesini, Mr. Musgraves stated that there is some fluctuation in the size of the colony, depending upon how many additional cats are dropped off and how many die from diseases. He stated that he believes there are approximately three new cats dropped off each year. President Pro Tem Hockett stated that she has received five speaker cards and asked that speakers keep their comments to no more than three minutes each. President of Community Concern for Cats Gemma Osendorf addressed the Board, and described the role of her organization, which is to spay, neuter, and then return feral cats to their feeding area. She stated that District employees have had the cats spayed and neutered, and have found homes for about 40 cats in the past. She urged the Board to protect the cat colony, stating that her organization will do what they can to assist and already have a few homes lined up. She asked the Board to vote not to have the cats trapped and taken to the Shelter. Estelle Breytmayer, Feral Cat Foundation, addressed the Board in support of the feral cat colony. She stated that her group will do all they can to help find homes for the cats. She stated that she would like to see the colony protected and allowed to remain at the District. Verlene Leonardo, President of H.A.L.O., stated that the employee who was scratched must have had an allergic reaction. She urged the Board not to displace the colony, stating that more cats will come and an ongoing problem will exist. Julie Linford, Outcast Cat Help, stated that she has personally trapped, spayed and neutered and returned cats to this colony. She agreed that moving the feeding stations away from the building would be a good step. She also stated that, due to the District’s proximity to the Animal Shelter, there will be an unending supply of cats to backfill the colony. She stated that it is very difficult to relocate feral cats. She urged the Board not to use a trapper to remove the cats and offered her assistance to address the problem. Book 57 - Page 77 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 Patricia Sokolski spoke on behalf of Sally Morgan Welch of Friends of the Formerly Friendless Animal Rescue Network. She read a letter written by Ms. Welch. At the conclusion of the letter, she asked how an appeal could be filed if she disagreed with the Board’s action. District Counsel Kent Alm responded that there is no basis for appeal and the matter will not appear on a ballot. Secretary of the District Elaine Boehme reported that the Board received three phone calls in support of leaving the cats where they are. Member Nejedly stated that the District has been dealing with the feral cats for a long time. He expressed his disappointment that the perception appeared to be that the District was not interested in working to resolve the problem, since this was not true. He stated that he did not support trapping the cats and taking them to the Shelter, but the situation had to be addressed for the safety of the public and employees. He stated that he supports working with the feral cat groups to see what can be done, such as finding homes for the cats and moving them away from the building. Ms. Osendorf stated that she understood the District was looking into hiring a trapper. Member Nejedly responded that the District had to explore and obtain information on all options but there is no plan to trap the cats. Member Menesini stated that, while he too has a colony of feral cats in his neighborhood that he cares for, the District is a government agency that serves the public and receives many visitors during business hours. He would not want to see any visitor or employee hurt by a feral cat. He stated that staff has been working to address the problem. President Pro Tem Hockett stated that the staff recommendation is to continue to work with CC4C and any other organization that would like to participate, to move the feeding away from the building, and ultimately remove the cats from the District. Staff recommends reevaluating the situation in 2-3 months to see if the approach is working. Member Nejedly suggested that the feral cat organizations select a lead person to work with the District. He encouraged them to return to the Board at a future meeting to provide an update during the Public Comment Period. Ms. Osendorf confirmed that she will continue working to remove some of the cats. President Pro Tem Hockett requested that the Board receive the information regarding actual numbers so that the success of the approach can be measured. Member Menesini invited the groups to be guest speakers at an upcoming Environmental Alliance meeting. It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Menesini to direct staff to continue working with the feral cat organizations to reduce the size of the feral cat Book 57 - Page 78 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 colony and move the cats away from the Headquarters Office Building, to protect the safety of the public and employees. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: AYES: Members: Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Lucey, McGill The Board took a ten minute recess at 2:57 p.m. and reconvened at 3:07 p.m. 6. REPORTS a. General Manager 1) Wet Weather Report. Director of Collection Systems Operations Director Bill Brennan provided a report on the January 4, 2008 storm. He stated that many calls were received relating to storm drains, and six overflows occurred, totaling 980 gallons, two of which resulted in property damage. Staff checked creek crossings and slides. Pumping Stations North had no call outs after hours and all major pumping stations worked as designed. Concord Industrial pumping station had very high flows, and one pump was plugged by a section of ABS pipe and rags. Pumping Stations North removed the plug and a diesel-driven pump was delivered to the site. He described situations at the other pumping stations and stated that Source Control will be following up on the cause of clogs. Pumping Stations West had two call outs, and a power failure occurred at Acacia. There was also a power failure at Bates Boulevard which was addressed by use of a portable engine generator until power was restored. Mr. Brennan stated that, overall, the pumping station system responded well to the rains of January 4, 2008 and the pipeline system kept sewage inside the pipes, apart from six overflows. CSO staff responded quickly and efficiently to problems that arose. Staff will continue to review the event to see how improvements can be made. Director of Plant Operations Doug Craig reported on the January 4, 2008 storm event, stating that 3.24 inches of rain fell, which is a 5-10 year event. Rainfall on January 5, 2008 was 0.56 inches. Gusting winds in some areas reached 100 miles per hour and PG&E suffered multiple power failures in the Bay Area. Treatment Plant peak wet weather flow was 207 mgd, peak secondary flow was 120 mgd and the peak flow to the basins was 90 mgd. The PG&E power to the Treatment Plant was lost at 8:04 a.m. but operations continued using cogeneration. Standby generators were started immediately, and available in- plant power was approximately 5.2 mw. Power was restored at 2:14 p.m. Book 57 - Page 79 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 He described in detail the operational difficulties and restrictions caused by the storm and options for addressing such problems in the future. In conclusion, there were no air or water violations and staff displayed excellent teamwork in addressing problems that arose. Roof leaks need to be addressed and grinders repaired. 2) Update on Plant Control System Improvements and Control Rooms Modifications General Manager James Kelly stated that Senior Engineer Ba Than was unable to attend the meeting due to a family emergency and the update will be scheduled on a future agenda. 3) Report on draft letter to LAFCO regarding Municipal Service Review General Manager James Kelly stated that one of the responsibilities of the Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is to conduct Municipal Service Reviews every five years. LAFCO recently completed a draft service review for wastewater service providers in central Contra Costa County. Staff has reviewed this draft report and has prepared a draft comment letter to LAFCO that was included in the agenda packet. Environmental Services Division Manager Curt Swanson described the staff comments and LAFCO's schedule for completing the service review. He referred to his memorandum included in the agenda packet, highlighting the main points of the municipal service review. These include the proposal that CCCSD should extend service to Sanitation District No. 6 (Stonehurst) of approximately 50 homes; the fact that CCCSD is serving properties that are not currently annexed; and the proposal to consider amending the CCCSD sphere of influence to exclude properties outside the County Urban Limit Line. He stated that the District’s response is that staff had already planned to eventually serve County Sanitation District No. 6 and facilities have been sized accordingly. He acknowledged that there was a backlog of annexations during 2008, CCCSD will process annexations of properties not currently annexed. Staff will seek Board approval of a contract with an engineering firm to assist with preparing legal descriptions and maps to complete these annexations. With regard to the proposed sphere of influence revision, he stated that CCCSD is considering whether to annex up to 19 properties in the Alhambra Valley outside the Urban Limit Line. These properties are currently within the District’s sphere of influence, and the District will be asking LAFCO not to amend the District’s sphere of influence because it would adversely impact these projects. General Manager James Kelly stated that, with the concurrence of the Board, the letter will be sent out as written. Book 57 - Page 80 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 4) General Manager James Kelly announced that, on October 4, 2007, the Board approved a plan to provide up to three mobile HHW collection events in 2008 to interested communities in the District’s direct service area. A letter was sent to City and Solid Waste Managers of the nine jurisdictions to determine interest for partnering a mobile event in their community. On December 21, 2007, staff received a request for a mobile event from the City of San Ramon. The San Ramon event has been scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2008. This is the only mobile event currently scheduled for fiscal year 2007-08. However, there are more cities that have expressed interest, so one event could be scheduled in the fall and two more in the spring of fiscal year 2008-09. Staff is continuing to work with the other cities. 5) General Manager James Kelly announced that a recent advertising campaign by Kohler Toilet Company demonstrated the flushing power of their Class 5 Flushing System by promoting the flushing of various items such as flowers, a rubber duck, dog food, clothing, etc. All of these items are capable of causing downstream plugs in the sewer lateral and sewer mains, which could result in sewer overflows. Assistant Engineer Melody LaBella, Chair of the Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group, which is a Committee of Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA), took the lead in composing a letter to Kohler for BACWA's signature. The letter requests that Kohler halt their campaign. BACWA’s Executive Director Michele Pla raised the issue to the State Summit Partners. The State Summit Partners are comprised of BACWA, California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), Clean Water Environmental Agencies (CWEA), Central Valley Clean Water Association (CVCWA) and Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP). The State Summit Partners all agreed to be signatories on the letter. 6) General Manager James Kelly announced that the District was recently notified that all four of the Plant Operators (Garland Harris, Johnnie Levingston, Robert Maroon, and Jennifer Muir) who took the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade II Operator Certification Examination passed it. Also, Plant Operator III Dave Clayton and Shift Supervisor Frank Favalora passed the SWRCB Grade IV Examination. In addition, Utility Worker David Martinez passed the SWRCB Grade I Examination, and Assistant Engineer Alan Weer passed the Grade V Examination. In the past two years, 13 Plant Operations Department (POD) employees have taken and passed 19 certification examinations. 7) General Manager James Kelly announced that Associate Engineer Don Berger will be traveling to Atlanta, Georgia to attend the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Membrane Technology Specialty Book 57 - Page 81 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 Conference from January 27, 2008 through January 30, 2008. The conference will present the latest research and experience in the design and operation of membrane treatment systems for wastewater treatment and water recycling. Attendance at WEF Specialty Conferences is included in the 2007-08 Engineering Department Training and Conferences Budget. Announcements 4-7 were provided as written announcements in the Board agenda packet. 8) General Manager James Kelly announced that he will be out of the office January 24-29, 2008 on vacation. 9) General Manager James Kelly announced that the Regional Water Quality Control Board recently completed the Pretreatment Compliance Audit (PCA) of the District’s source control program. The PCA is a comprehensive review to ensure that the District’s source control program meets all Federal standards. The audit team was complimentary of the District’s program and will be submitting their findings in two to three months. 10) General Manager James Kelly announced the upcoming Wellness event to be held on January 30 and 31, 2008. Spouses of employees and Board Members are invited to attend. b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT No reports. c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT Secretary of the District Elaine Boehme announced that Board Members have received the semi-annual campaign statements, which are due by January 31, 2008. d. BOARD MEMBERS 1) Member Nejedly reported on the January 14, 2008 Budget and Finance Committee meeting and summarized the Action Summary. 2) President Pro Tem Hockett reported on the January 4, 2008 Recycled Water Committee meeting and summarized the Action Summary. 3) President Pro Tem Hockett reported on the January 8, 2008 Ad Hoc Code Review Committee meeting and summarized the Action Summary. Book 57 - Page 82 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 4) Member Menesini announced the upcoming Environmental Alliance meeting to be held on January 28, 2008. Former CCCSD General Manager Charles Batts will speak on the History of the San Francisco Estuary Project. 5) President Pro Tem Hockett announced that due to a brief absence from the Board Room at the December 20, 2007 meeting she was absent for the vote on the CSO facility project. She stated that she would like the record to reflect that she supports the project and, had she been present, would have voted affirmatively. 8. ENGINEERING a. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,000 WITH RANGER PIPELINES, INC. ON THE NORTH ORINDA SEWER RENOVATIONS, PHASE 2.1, DISTRICT PROJECT 5968 General Manager James Kelly stated that Board authorization is required for the General Manager to execute a construction change order in the additive amount of $116,000 on the North Orinda Sewer Renovations Phase 2.1 Project. There are adequate funds in the project budget for this change order. The project drawings required installation of 2,305 lineal feet of 8-inch pipe using the open cut method. The District bid form, however, provided for payment of only 2,073 lineal feet of pipe. Compensation is required for the additional 232 lineal feet pipe at the unit bid price of $500 per lineal foot, for a total additional price of $116,000. It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by Member Hockett to authorize the General Manager to execute a construction contract change order in the amount of $116,000 with Ranger Pipelines, Inc. on the North Orinda Sewer Renovations, Phase 2.1, District Project 5968. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: AYES: Members: Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Lucey, McGill 9. TREATMENT PLANT a. ACCEPT THE 2007 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM REPORT General Manager James Kelly stated that the District’s 2007 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Annual Report has been prepared and is ready for submission to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Plant Operations Division Manager Randy Grieb presented some highlights of the report. He stated that the laboratory completed over 15,000 analytical tests in 2007, Book 57 - Page 83 Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 which comprised over 11,000 hours of lab work. The District achieved 100 percent compliance with the NPDES permit requirements. Board Members congratulated the laboratory staff on their outstanding work. Member Menesini requested that a letter be sent to the lab staff expressing the Board’s appreciation. It was moved by Member Nejedly and seconded by President Pro Tem Hockett to accept the 2007 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Report. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board: AYES: Members: Menesini, Nejedly, Hockett NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Lucey, McGill 10. BUDGET AND FINANCE a. ADJOURN SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE AS THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT ITS ANNUAL MEETING The Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District adjourned at 3:57 p.m. to reconvene immediately as the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Facilities Financing Authority to conduct its Annual Meeting. Thereafter, the Board reconvened as Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors at 4:00 p.m. 11. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Member Nejedly requested that staff provide an update regarding the County resident who is trying to obtain sewer service from the City of Concord. 13. CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed at 4:00 p.m. to reconvene in the Caucus Room in Closed Session to confer with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) – Existing Litigation – Georgiana McClease, Claim Nos. 2005030670 and 2006047367. The Closed Session on Item a. on the agenda was not held. Following the Closed Session, the Board reconvened in the Board Room at 4:05 p.m. Book 57 - Page 84 I Board Minutes of January 17, 2008 14. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION District Counsel reported that, in the preceding closed session, the Board authorized settlement, subject by approval by the Workers Compensation Board, of the Workers Compensation claim by Administrative Secretary Georgiana McClease. The settlement is in the amount of $25,000; additional payment of a lien by EDD in the amount of $3,780, and limited future medical liability of $3-6,000, all of which will be paid by CSRMA. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Pro Tern Hockett adjourned the meeting at 4:06 p.m. Gerald R. Lucey President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: c:::P ~.fJj Ap..-.e, Elaine R. Boehme Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Book 57 - Page 85