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HomeMy WebLinkAboutACTION SUMMARY 03-20-08 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imlloff Place, Martinez, CA 94553-4392 (925) 228-9500 . www.centlalsan org BOARD MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GERALD R. LUCEY President ACTION SUMMARY BARBARA D. HOCKE1T President Pro Tem MICHAEL R. McGILL MARIO M. MENESINI JAMES A. NEJEDLY Board Room Thursday March 20,2008 2:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, McGill, Menesini, Nejedly, Lucey None a. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. BOARD ACTION: Said Pledge of Allegiance. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Julie Linford, Outcast Cat Help, asked Board Members to consider her proposal to assist with the District's feral cat problem. She stated that she is working with Contra Costa County Animal Services on their feral cat problem. Board Members directed her to work with staff on a possible contract if the relocation efforts of the CC4C are unsuccessful. 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. Presentation of Safety Suggestion of the Year Awards for 2007 to Frank Favalora, Shift Supervisor and Don Freeman, Electrical Technician, both from Plant Operations Department. BOARD ACTION: Following the report, President Lucey presented the awards. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve expenditures dated March 20, 2008. Reviewed by Budget and Finance Committee. A " Recycled Paper March 20 I 2008 Board Agenda Page 2 b. Approve minutes of February 21 , 2008 Board Meeting. c. Accept the 2007 Annual Report of the Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee. Reviewed by Budget and Finance Committee. d. Establish April 17, 2008 as the date for a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to amend the schedule of Capacity Fees. e. Establish April 17, 2008 as the date for a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to amend the schedule of Environmental and Development-Related Rates and Charges. f. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with John Bartel for $40,000 to review the District's retirement system. g. Approve a request for emergency withdrawal of funds from the Deferred Compensation Plan. BOARD ACTION: Adopted the Consent Calendar. 5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER None. 6. REPORTS a. General Manager 1) Report on new Sewer System Overflow Requirements. BOARD ACTION: Received the report. 2) Septic Tank Update. BOARD ACTION: Received the report. 3) Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) Wastewater Operator Training. BOARD ACTION: Received the report. 4) Attendance of Member McGill at California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Conference in Sacramento on April 15 and 16, 2008. March 20, 2008 Board Agenda Page 3 5) Attendance of Member McGill at California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Training (Setting Direction/Community Leadership) in Sacramento on April 18, 2008. 6) Attendance of Member McGill at California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Training (Role in Finance and Fiscal Accountability) in Sacramento on May 16, 2008. BOARD ACTION: Concurred. 7) Announcements a) Leadership Development Program Presentation/Luncheon b) Odor Issue at Marriott Hotel c) CWEA Annual Conference Attendance and Presentation Schedule d) Tour of the District by Contra Costa County Grand Jury e) Annual District Treatment Plant Inspection f) Advertisement of Walnut Creek Renovations (Phase 6), DP 5972 g) Advertisement of Wet-Weather Bypass Improvements (Pre-Load Phase), DP 7241 h) New District Service Area Aerial Photography i) LAFCO Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Revision j) Systematic Development of Informed Consent Training k) CCWD Request for Special Discharge Permit I) Pharmaceuticals Collection Pilot Program at Household Hazardous Waste Facility m) March 11, 2008 RWQCB Draft Municipal Stormwater Permit Workshop n) Sponsorship Costs for the Delta Discovery Program 0) 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment March 20, 2008 Board Agenda Page 4 p) Grand Jury Tour Update q) Bid Protest for Treatment Plan Site Improvements Project, DP 7251 BOARD ACTION: Received the announcements. b. Counsel for the District 1) Legal Update. BOARD ACTION: Received update. 2) Receive comments from Board on Titles 1, 2, and 5 of the District Code. BOARD ACTION: No comments from Board Members. c. Secretary of the District Reminded Board Members that Form 700s are due by March 28. d. Board Members 1) Report on March 17, 2008 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting - President Lucey (Alternate) and Member Nejedly. 2) Report on March 10 -12,2008 CASA Legislative Conference - Member Hockett. 3) Report on March 13, 2008 Human Resources Committee Meeting - President Lucey and Member Menesini. 4) Report on March 18, 2008 Capital Projects Committee Meeting - Members Menesini and Hockett. 5) Reports on miscellaneous business meetings attended by Board Members. Member McGill reported on his attendance at the March 6 Mayors' Conference and other miscellaneous meetings. BOARD ACTION: Received the reports. March 20, 2008 Board Agenda Page 5 6) Announcements President Lucey requested information regarding the upcoming Contra Costa Water District election. BOARD ACTION: Received the request. 7. ENGINEERING a. Authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with BKF Engineers with a cost ceiling of $525,000 for field mapping, control, monument locations, and property descriptions for A-Line Easement Acquisition, Phase 2, District Project 5967. BOARD ACTION: Authorized the General Manager to execute an agreement with BKF Engineers with a cost ceiling of $525,000 for field mapping, control, monument locations, and property descriptions for A- Line Easement Acquisition, Phase 2, District Project 5967. 8. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS President Lucey requested information on how the Board has complied with the requirements of AB 1234 with regard to meeting and conference attendance and reporting. 10. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b). . One potential case. b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - initiation of litigation pursuant to 54956.9(c). . One potential case. c. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.10 - Request for early withdrawal of funds from Deferred Compensation Plan. BOARD ACTION: Held closed session. March 20, 2008 Board Agenda Page 6 11. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT - at 4:15 p.m.