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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD MARCH 21, 1968
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 March 21, 1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the
Minutes of the March 7, 1968 meeting be approved subject to the following
changes:
The motion under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, INVOICE OF JOHN A. BOHN. COUNSEL
FOR THE DISTRICT, RE H. E. JOHNSON COMPANY LITIGATION, $3,953.38" shall
read:
"After an explanation from Mr. Bohn, it was moved by Member Rustigian,
seconded by Member Allan, that the invoice in the sum of $3,953.38 presented
by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, for H. E. Johnson Co., Local Improve-
ment District No. 44, litigation expenses be paid and shall be charged to
Local Improvement District No. 44."
The heading and wording under "VIII. REPORTS. GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF
ENGINEER. ENGINEERING FOR CITY OF MARTINEZ" shall be changed to read as
follows: .
"ENGINEERING FOR LINE M - DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1380
"Mr. Horstkotte requested $20,000.00 from Sewer Construction funds for
District engineering for Line M (designation given for City of Martinez sewer
connection to District in "Sewerage Survey - 1966" by Brown and Caldwell,
Consulting Engineers). also known as District Sewering Pro;ect 1380."
"It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that
$20,000.00 from Sewer Construction funds be authorized for Line M - District
Sewering Pro;ect 1380 engineering. Carried by the following vote:"
Motion amending Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
II 1.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 47 WORK
President Gibbs opened the Hearing on Local Improvement District No. 47
work and asked for written and oral protests.
Written protest from Lillian Davis was presented stating that the
work created an erosion problem.
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Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local Improvement District No. 47, stated
that what corrective work the staff felt was necessary has been done. A
letter would be written to Lillian Davis.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
staff report be accepted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Written protest from Bruce S. Howard was presented stating that the
Contractor had used the property for storage a~d repair of his equipment
without authority. Also, the fence had been ~amaged, the driveway had
been damaged and the drainage should be corrected.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that, when the weather permitted, corrective
work will be done on the Howard property.
Mr. Horstkotte also stated that the District staff had understood that
permission had been granted for the use of the property for storage and
equipment repair. He stated that, if the staff had known, the Contractor
would have been required to get permission for any work on the property
beyond the sewer installation.
After discussing these problems with Mr. Howard, it was moved by
Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the report of the staff
be accepted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Written protest from Barclay and Joan D. Simpson was presented stating
that the digging of the sewer trench had resulted in a severe erosion pro-
blem.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this was a valid claim and the District accepts
the responsibility and will place a drainage culvert over the line.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
report of the staff be accepted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Written protest from W. E. Friberg was presented stating that there is
a drainage and erosion problem on his property.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this was a valid protest and, when the weather
permitted, corrective work will be done.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
report of the staff be accepted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Written protest from Wm. K. Nider was presented requesting that the
line be cut back beyond his property line.
Mr. Horstkotte explained that the sewer line was installed 50 feet
into Mr. Nider's property.
Mr. Nider, on being questioned,confirmed his letter in requesting that
the sewer be cut back beÿond his property line.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the staff
report be accepted and the District staff be authorized to cut back the sewer
line beyond Mr. Nider's property line. Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Mr. Nider commended the Contractor for his work.
Written protest from Dr. Alex D. Konkin was presented stating that the
work had created an erosion problem.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this was a valid claim and would be corrected
when the weather permitted.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
the staff report be accepted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Written protest from Peter T. Muller was presented protesting rock
placed on his property which could cause an erosion problem.
Mr. Horstkotte stated there were others working in the area and
placing of the rock on Mr. Muller's property was not done by the District's
Contractor. He recommended denial of the protest.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
the protest of Peter T. Muller be denied. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Written protest from J. Marion Thomas was presented requesting
restoration of the road and driveway.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this was a valid claim and would be corrected
when the weather permitted.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
the staff report be accepted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Mr. Horstkotte stated that Richard R. Pedranti had telephoned to state
that the drainge on his property was not restored properly and also
commended the Contractor for the manner in which the work was done.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this was a valid claim and would be corrected
when the weather permitted.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that
the staff report be accepted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
President Gibbs asked if there were any further protests.
Mr. G. T. McCartney, Jr. stated he had sent a letter to Mr. Hinkson,
Superintendent of Field Operations, relative to survey stakes, driveway
damage, and erosion; a copy of which he presented.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that an investigation would be made of the protest.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
protest of Mr. G. T. McCartney, Jr. be acknowledged and referred to the
District staff. Carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
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Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
There being no further protests, President Gibbs closed the Hearing.
The Board Members suggested Mr. Horstkotte verbally commend the
Contractor for his work when fully completed.
Mr. Horstkotte commended Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Romeo for the inspection
and public relations during Local Improvement District No. 47 work.
None.
None.
V.
BIDS
V1.
OLD BUSINESS
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
CALL FOR EXAMINATION FOR RECEPTIONIST
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, explained that at the
last examination, three qualified for the position.
The top ranked refused the position, and Number 2 was appointed.
(Now resigning.)
The examination is to provide an adequate eligible list.
mately 17 women took the last examination.
Approxi-
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that the call for an examination for Receptionist be authorized.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1793, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING G. A. HORSTKOTTE. JR., GENERAL
MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER, TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SURGE POND
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 1793 be adopted. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1794, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING G. A. HORSTKOTTE. JR., GENERAL
MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER. TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR INCINERATION
SYSTEM
After discussing whether it was premature to proceed at this time, it
was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution
No. 1794 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Member:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Allan and Gibbs
Mitchell
None
BLUE CROSS HEALTH PLAN AGREEMENT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated the District
Board had previously authorized change in coverage for those employees on
Blue Cross and the Agreement has been reviewed by the Employees' Association
and is ready for the President's and Secretary's signatures.
It was moved by :Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Agreement with Blue
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Cross.
Carried by the following vote:
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Agreement with Blue
Cross. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
DISTRICT RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION FOR ACCOUNT OF DOUGLAS A. WALD, $218.89
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that Douglas A.
Wald, Plant Maintenance Foreman, has paid to the County the amount necessary
to cover service credit pickup time from September 7, 1948, through April 30,
1949, for a credit of .6500 years service.
There is now due the County $218.89; the District's share of this
pickup time.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that the District pay to the County Retirement fund $218.89 for the
District's share of Douglas A. Wald's pickup time for the period of
September 7, 1948, through April 30, 1949. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
EMPLOYMENT OF SOILS CONSULTANT FOR LINE M, DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 1380,
(MARTINEZ)
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief
Engineer, and after discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that Mr. Horstkotte be authorized to negotiate a contract
with Harding, Miller, Lawson & Associates for soil investigation of Line M,
District Sewering Project 1380, for consideration of the District Board.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT FOR SEWER SERVICE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a letter from
Mt. View Sanitary District, as follows:
"March 15, 1968
"Honorable Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
P. O. Box 428
Walnut Creek, California 94597
"Gentlemen:
"At its regular meeting of March 14,1968, the Board of Directors of
the Mt. View Sanitary District reviewed your proposal of annexation as
expressed in your letter of February 16, 1968.
"It is the decision of the Board that outright annexation is not
presently in the economic best interest of the citizens and land owners
of the Mt. View Sanitary District.
"Your attention is again directed to the specific nature of the data
requested in our letter of January 18, 1968.
Very truly yours,
MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT
By /s/ Robert J. Bartolomei
Robert J. Bartolomei
President of the District Board
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cc - Regional Water Quality Control Board"
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Mitchell, that the District staff be authorized to prepare an
agreement to provide sewer service to Mt. View Sanitary District by
contract for consideration of the District Board and to discuss terms
and conditions with Mt. View representatives. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
WATERSHED 3 PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN (WAGNER RANCH SCHOOL)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a letter
from Orinda Union School District, as follows:
"March 20, 1968
"Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
P. O. Box 428
Walnut Creek, California
Attention:
G. A. Horstkotte, Jr.
Gentlemen:
"At the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Orinda
Union School District, held on March 18, 1968, the trustees resolved
to proceed with the construction of the Wagner Ranch School.
"The
submitted
architect
to occupy
resolution included a call for bids for this school to be
to the board at the regular meeting on April 15,1968. The
has indicated that the school should be completed and ready
by February 1969.
"We are therefore notifying your district, as per the agreement
of November 10, 1966, that we shall require service as of February 1969.
Sincerely,
ORINDA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
/s/ J. L. Sheaff
J. L. Sheaff
District Superintendent
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cc - Mr. James Anderson, architect"
Mr. Horstkotte stated that about 5 years ago the District staff had
discussions with the Orinda Union School District and Acalanes High School
District to install the pumping station as a joint venture between the two
schools and the District. Acalanes has, to this date, not made a decision
to go ahead with the high school and will not participate financially in
the sewering. Also, cost estimates are now considerably higher than when
originally discussed.
After discussion, the matter was referred to the District staff for
report and recommendation at the next Board Meeting.
Continued to April 4, 1968.
REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK FOR RELEASE OF $30,000.00 DEPOSITED
AT THE TIME WATERSHED 27 SEWERS WERE INSTALLED
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, presented a letter
from the City of Walnut Creek, as follows:
"March 19, 1968
"Mr. G. A. Horstkotte, Jr.
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
P. O. Box 428
Walnut Creek, California 94597
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SUBJECT:
Sewer Installation -
Valley Vista Road
Dear Sir:
"At the Council meeting of March 18, 1968, the City Council passed
a motion requesting that the District release, to the City, the deposit
of $30,000 that was originally given to the District in 1960 for in-
stallation of sewers on Ygnacio Valley over a ten year period.
"The City is, at the present time, involved in the development of
the Municipal Golf Course on Valley Vista Road. It is the feeling that
the area will rapidly develop and a public sewer will be a necessity.
This deposit will be used for this construction and the rebate ordinance
used to repay the City.
"Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Very truly yours,
Is/ Armand E. Werle
ARMAND E. WERLE
Director of Public Works
CKW: semcc"
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the City was, by agreement, to recover its
$30,000.00 after the District had recovered all the funds advanced to
install Watershed 27 sewers; a total of $276,893.11 in 1961. As of
February 13, 1968, the balance was $44,764.99.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Rustigian, that the $30,000.00 deposited with the District relative to
Watershed 27 work be released to the City of Walnut Creek to be used as
set forth in its letter of March 19, 1968, after a satisfactory agreement
is entered into with the District. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Allan, that the
easement from Richard F. Dailey be accepted and its recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
COMMITTEE MEETING
Member Allan reported that the Committee to establish standards for
reclaimed water is to meet March 25, 1968, at the State Health Department
Board Room in Berkeley.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
None.
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
AUTHORIZATION FOR PUMP MODIFICATION AT ORINDA CROSSROADS
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested authoriza-
tion to make pump modification at Orinda Crossroads; estimated cost to be
$1,800.00.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
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Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
AUTHORIZATION FOR ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION FOR DISTRICT SEWERING
PROJECT 1652 (RELIEZ STATION ROAD)
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested $5,000.00
for engineering and inspection for District Sewering Project 1652, Reliez
Station Road; work which was previously authorized.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
$5,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for engineering and
inspection for District Sewering Project l652, Reliez Station Road.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO START PROGRAM FOR DETERMINING SOURCE OF VOLUNTARY
WATER ENTERING DISTRICT SYSTEM - METERING PROGRAM
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested $5,000.00
to start a program for determining the source of voluntary water entering
the District system.
After discussion of the infiltration problem, it was moved by Member
Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that $5,000.00 be authorized from
Sewer Construction funds to start a metering program to determine the
source of voluntary water entering the District system. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE TWO DRAFTSMEN ON A PERMANENT-INTERMITTENT BASIS,
PURCHASE DRAFTING EQUIPMENT. AND AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS
TO CARRY ON THE PERMANENT RECORDS PROGRAM
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reviewed the Permanent
Records mapping system expenditures for previous years and requested authori-
zation to hire two Draftsmen in the Junior to Assistant Draftsman range on a
permanent-intermittent basis.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member
Allan, that the above request for personnel, equipment and funds to continue
the Permanent Records mapping system be authorized from Sewer Construction
funds. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Boneysteele, Rustigian, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
TREATMENT PLANT ENLARGEMENT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported the Treatment
Plant work is progressing very well.
GARBAGE STRIKE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported on the garbage
strike and stated there was nothing the District should do at this time.
None.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
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ADJOURNMENT
At 10:35 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President
Gibbs to April 4, 1968.
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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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Sec ry of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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