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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD APRIL 18, 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 April 18,1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Member:
Rustigian
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that the
Minutes of the April 4, 1968, meeting be approved subject to the following
changes:
Under "VI.
shall read:
OLD BUSINESS, WAGNER RANCH SCHOOL", the first paragraph
"Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he had met
with the Orinda Union School District officials and had come to an agreement
for them to proceed to install a sewer for their needs with no participation
by the District for larger facilities to provide for the watershed area."
And under "VIII. REPORTS, COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT, SPECIFICATIONS FOR
RECLAIMED WATER", the only paragraph shall read:
"Member Allan reported that the specifications for reclaimed water were
completed by the State Health Department and now going to the State Board £f
Health. II
Motion changing Minutes carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
III.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV.
HEARINGS
None.
V.
BIDS
None.
V1.
OLD BUSINESS
WAGNER RANCH SCHOOL
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated that he had sent
each Board Member a memorandum dated April 11,1968, and a copy of a letter of
agreement addressed to the School District relative to sewer service and charges
for the Wagner Ranch School in Watershed 3.
After discussion, it was suggested by the Board Members that the staff
reword the last sentence in section four of the letter to make it more under-
standable, and resubmit it at the next meeting.
Continued to April 29,1968.
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VII.
NEW BUSINESS
GARBAGE STRIKE
President Gibbs stated that each Board Member had received a memorandum
along with information pertinent to the garbage strike.
This information was discussed with Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief
Engineer.
RESOLUTION NO. 1802, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAY ALLEN CHEW, PERMANENT-INTER-
MITTENT JUNIOR DRAFTSMAN
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated this appointment
was a replacement.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 1802 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
RESOLUTION NO. 1803, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 23
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated this was a 100%
petition for annexation.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that Resolution
No. 1803 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
RESOLUTION NO. 1804, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 24
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, stated this was not a 100%
petition for annexation.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 1804 be adopted. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
SHELL OIL COMPANY DETACHMENT
President Gibbs asked Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, to
explain.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Shell Oil Company had made application to
the Local Agency Formation Commission for detachment from the District and
from the Mt. View Sanitary District under the reorganization act. Hearing
date May 1, 1968.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Shell Oil Company property was annexed to
the District earlier this year, being a part of the City of Martinez annexation,
and he felt Shell Oil was remiss in not advising the District as to its desires
at any of the Hearings held prior to the annexation.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the District negotiated with the City of Martinez
in good faith, and the Shell Oil Company's assessed valuation was a substantial
proportion of the total assessed value.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that Shell Oil Company is obligated for District
bond service tax rate and the City of Martinez bond service assumed by the
District, as well as contractural obligations for an Assessment District to
be formed to pay their share of construction costs.
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The Shell Oil Company's request for withdrawal from the District was
discussed with:
Dana Murdock, Attorney
Jack Maye, Public Relations
W. Saunders, Plant Superintendent
Mr. Murdock stated Shell Oil Company was aware of the obligations to
the District.
Mr. Murdock stated that Shell Oil Company has been in the District only
a short time, but has been in Mt. View Sanitary District since 1929.
For years, the Shell Oil Company's taxes to Mt. View were not noticeable,
but now amount to 60% of Mt. View's total taxes, and Mt. View is proposing a
$750,000 bond issue.
Mr. Murdock stated that Shell Oil Company looked into detachment from the
District and Mt. View at this time so Mt. View will know on what they are
operating. The plan was to go before the Local Agency Formation Commission
for approval or disapproval and, if approved, before the Board of Supervisors
for a final determination.
Mr. Saunders, Plant Superintendent, and Mr. Murdock, Attorney, stated that
Shell Oil Company has invested large amounts of capital on their disposal
problems and kept the burden off the City of Martinez and Mt. View Sanitary
District.
Mr. Saunders stated that Shell Oil Company received a limited amount of
service in relation to its tax bill.
On being questioned, Mr. Saunders stated Shell Oil Company had no intention
of withdrawing from any other districts to which they are paying taxes.
Members of the District Board stated that Shell Oil Company was not living
up to its obligations to the whole community when withdrawal was requested.
Board Members pointed out that public utilities are taxed large sums to
support many districts from which they receive very limited service or none at
all. Also, many property owners pay taxes to the istrict and have for years,
without direct benefit.
Board Members pointed out that the District is of general benefit to those
in the area whether served or not.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that he had addressed a letter
to Shell Oil Company, dated this day, which he read to the District Board,
pointing out some of the effects detachment would have on the community.
Upon approval of the District Board, the letter was given to Mr. Murdock.
Mr. Murdock stated that Shell Oil Company was considering all possibilities
and what the Board Members have said tonight has a lot of merit.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the purpose of the meeting tonight was to have
some discussion with the District Board prior to the staff's meeting with the
Shell Oil Company people on the detachment problem.
After discussion, it was agreed the Shell Oil Company people and the
District staff along with Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, would meet during
the day on April 29, 1968, for discussions, and the District Board would meet
for report and guidance to the staff relative to the Local Agency Formation
Commission hearing on May 1, 1968.
EXPENSES FOR ATTENDANCE AT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF CALIFORNIA SANITARY
AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION AT SACRAMENTO APRIL 19 AND 20, 1968
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, requested $60.00 each
for expenses for himself and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that $60.00
each be authorized for expenses for Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn for attendance
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at the Executive Committee meeting of the California Sanitary and Sanitation
Districts Association at Sacramento on April 19 and 20,1968. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
LAST DAY FOR ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 47
Mr. Horstkotte stated Mr. Ernest Wilson set May 10,1968, as the last day
for assessment payments for Local Improvement District No. 47 which is 30 days
after filing the assessment with the Engineer for Local Improvement District
No. 47, as required by law. He stated that, by the time the notices are
mailed, the time will be limited in which to make payment and, for better
public relations, suggested May 30, 1968.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that May 30,
1968, be set for the last day for assessment payments in Local Improvement
District No. 47. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
LAST DAY FOR ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 49
Mr. Horstkotte stated Mr. Ernest Wilson set May 10,1968, as the last day
for assessment payments for Local Improvement District No. 49 which is 30 days
after filing the assessment with the Engineer for Local Improvement District
No. 49, as required by law. He stated that, by the time the notices are
mailed, the time will be limited in which to make payment and, for better
public relations, suggested May 30, 1968.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Mitchell, that May 30,
1968, be set for the last day for assessment payments in Local Improvement
District No. 49. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
RESOLUTION NO. 1805, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE HEARING DATE MAY 16, 1968, FOR
DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 21
It was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Allan, that
Resolution No. 1805 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COMMITTEES
None.
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
VIII.
REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
WORK AT TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager-Chief Engineer, reported that the work
at the Treatment Plant was going well, and suggested that the Board Members
take a tour of the Plant in the near future.
AUTHORIZATION FOR DISTRICT COSTS FOR WORK IN CAMINO DIABLO, WALNUT CREEK
Mr. Horstkotte requested $1,000.00 authorization to engineer sewer line for
Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek, in order to have the work in prior to Bay Area Rapid
Transit District work; 100% of District expense to be recovered by rebate.
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After discussion, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that $1,000.00 be authorized from Sewer Construction funds for
engineering for District Sewering Project 1654, Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Mr. Horstkotte requested authorization to temporarily transfer $300,000
from Sewer Construction funds to Running Expense funds to provide for Local
Improvement District expenditures until assessment bonds are sold, at which
time funds will be returned.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
$300,000 be temporarily transferred from Sewer Construction funds to Running
Expense funds to provide for Local Improvement District expenditures and,
when assessment bonds are sold, funds are to be returned. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
LETTER TO CITY COUNCIL OF CONCORD
Mr. Horstkotte read a letter addressed to the City Council of Concord for
President Gibbs' signature, relative to providing capacity in the District
system for their future needs.
Letter was approved and signed by President Gibbs.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
SETTLEMENT OF CLIFFORD'S RESTAURANT AND LAUNDROMAT LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, reported that the Clifford's Restaurant
and Laundromat litigation relative to the $7,260.00 connection charge has
arrived at a settlement stage.
A settlement has been proposed on the following basis:
1. Clifford to pay 10% of the laundromat connection charge ($700.00), and
go on a service charge.
2. Due to the laundromat's doing less business than would be normally
expected, the water flow is at a lower than anticipated level.
It is proposed that the monthly service charge, based on the present water
usage, be reduced by one-half, or $35.00 per month (one-half of 1%). The
service charge to be adjusted annually and related to the consumption of water.
3. $640.00 to be paid the District for back service charges based on the
$35.00 per month rate.
4. Fixture charges, other than for the laundromat, in the sum of $260.00,
are to be paid in full.
5. To eliminate the monthly service charge, the 90% balance of the
$7,000.00 original connection charge relating to the laundromat in the amount
of $6,300.00 shall be paid.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member
Allan, that the foregoing proposed settlement of the Clifford's Restaurant
and Laundromat on Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, litigation, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
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SETTLEMENT OF CONDEMNATION FOR EASEMENT PARCEL 1, DISTRICT SEWERING
PROJECT 1630
Mr. Bohn reported that the condemnation action for easement Parcell,
District Sewering Project 1630, can be settled for $350.00, and it was his
recommendation to settle.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member
Mitchell, that easement Parcell, District Sewering Project 1630, be settled
for $350.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Member:
Boneysteele, Mitchell, Allan and Gibbs
None
Rustigian
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:10 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
April 29, 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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Secre ry of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District of
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