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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD OCTOBER 20, 1966
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 October 20,1966, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Gibbs.
1.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
ABSENT:
Members:
None
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of October 6, 1966, were approved as presented.
II 1.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
CURRY AWARD WINNER, DAVID NILES
President Gibbs stated that the Executive Session on October 6, 1966, was
for the purpose of informing the District Board that David Niles had been
selected for the Curry Award, which at the time had not been made public.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported to the District Board
that the District had officially been informed that Mr. David Niles had been
selected as the winner of the Curry Award for 1966, which is given to a member
of the San Francisco Bay Section, California Water Pollution Control Associa-
tion, who is in charge of a water pollution control plant. The purpose of the
Award is (1) to recognize and reward intelligent, effective and superior per-
formance, (2) further the professional development of the recipient, and (3)
encourage operators to greater efforts in self-development and self-enlightenment.
RESOLUTION NO. 1612, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PRIDE AND APPRECIATION OF
THE DISTRICT BOARD TO MR. DAVID NILES IN HIS WINNING THE CURRY AWARD OF 1966
FOR TREATMENT PLANT OPERATION
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Roemer, that Resolution
No. 1612 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
IV.
HEARINGS
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 48
President Gibbs opened the Hearing for Local Improvement District No. 48
and asked for written and oral protests.
There being none and after questions addressed to Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer
for Local Improvement District No. 48, by Mr. Ernest Wilson, attorney for Local
Improvement District No. 48, relative to District boundaries and assessments, it
was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the Hearing for
Local Improvement District No. 48 be closed. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Mr. Wilson, attorney for Local Improveme~t District No. 48, presented and
explained the following Resolutions for Adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1613, A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT,
CONFIRMING THE ASSESSYiliNTS AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 1613 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 48
Mr. Horstkotte, Engineer for Local improvement District No. 48, presented
bids, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day, as follows:
Schedule A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
$ 67,277.50
69,965.00
75,790.20
77,010.00
78,564.35
83,165.00
84,234.00
92,267.70
101,800.50
109,495.00
Schedule B
$ 64,975.50
67,649.00
72,825.20
73,698.00
80,022.35
80,467.00
81,524.00
89,050.50
98,891.00
105,519.00
Mr. Horstkotte explained that Schedule A included intract sewers for M.B.
Associates, one of the properties to be assessed.
J. & M., Inc.
Prodanovich Inc.
Vincent Rodrigues Construction, Inc.
B & R Pipeline
Jardin & Jardin
McGuire & Hester
Fremont Pipeline Construction Co.
M.G.M. Construction Co.
Silva's Pipeline, Inc.
Ernest E. Pestana, Inc.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the contract would be awarded for Schedule A
and M.B. Associates would be assessed a higher amount than under Schedule B.
Mr. Horstkotte recommended award of contract to J & M, Inc. under Schedule A.
RESOLUTION NO. 1614, A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 48
It was moved by Member Roemer, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Resolution
No. 1614 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1615, A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER, LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 48
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian that Resolu-
tion No. 1615 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
Member Mitchell questioned Hr. Ernest Wilson relative to selling assessment
bonds under the 1915 Act prior to start of the work.
Mr. Wilson stated that it was not advisable to sell all bonds prior to start
of work but they could be sold in several lots during construction.
Member Mitchell also questioned the advisability of waiting to sell bonds
in Local Improvement Districts Nos. 44 and 45.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that the final costs for Local
Improvement District No. 44, H. E. Johnson Construction Co. work, has not been
determined due to the litigation.
After discussing the present state of the municipal bond market with Mr.
Wilson and the advisability of proceeding with the sale of some assessment district
bonds, the matter was continued to November 3, 1966, at which time Mr. Wilson is
to furnish information to the District Board for consideration in making a deter-
mination of when to sell Local Improvement Districts Nos. 44 and 45 bonds.
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Continued to November 3,1966.
V1.
OLD BUSINESS
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
PURCHASE OF TREATMENT PLANT PROPERTY
Mrs. B. Gibbs, Real Estate Broker, stated she represented a group which
is interested in purchasing a portion of the Treatment Plant property for
warehousing.
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained on the blackboard
that approximately 13 acres on the west side of the Treatment Plant site could
be considered as excess and available for sale. This property is to the north
of the County Animal Control site which the District sold to the County a few
years ago.
Member Mitchell asked about the Animal Control Center expanding.
Mr. Horstkotte stated the County had no need for additional land.
Member Mitchell stated that, if the Board considered selling property at
the Treatment Plant site, restrictions should be placed on the land as to use
and maintenance.
Member Roemer stated that this is a problem of zoning for the Planning
Commission.
President Gibbs suggested that, if the Board was to decide on a sale, it
should be put up for public sale.
Mr. Horstkotte and Members of the Board agreed.
Mrs. Gibbs stated that she felt the site should be subject to some restric-
tions.
Member Allan stated that, if the District has excess property, it should
be put up for sale and not kept off the tax roll.
Mr. Bohn stated that any restrictions should be placed in a notice for
public sale.
President Gibbs suggested that Mr. Horstkotte present to the Board speci-
fications for use if a sale is to be considered.
Board Members agreed.
Mrs. Gibbs asked about fencing the area.
Mr. Horstkotte stated this would become part of the specifications.
Continued to November 3,1966.
President Gibbs thanked Mrs. Gibbs for her presentation.
CITY OF MARTINEZ ANNEXATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that the Judge had called
for further hearings of the Martinez annexation litigation.
Continued to November 3,1966.
SALARIES
RESOLUTION NO. 1616, A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT
EMPLOYEES IN GRADES V, VI, VII AND VIII
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1616 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1617, A RESOLUTION TO START PROCEEDINGS FOR DISTRICT
ANNEXATION NO. 12, NAVAL WEAPONS STATION
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated that the annexation is
to precede service to the Naval Weapons Station in accordance with the agreement
the District entered into with them. Approximately 2,200 acres are to be
annexed.
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that
Resolution No. 1617 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 1618, A RESOLUTION ANNEXING DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 15
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained this was the final
action of the Board on District Annexation No. 15.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that Reso-
lution No. 1618 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
VII.
NEW BUS INES S
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Allan, that easements
from Rancho Boca Company, George Dennison Mallory, Edward C. Shoka1 and Thomas
C. Shirley be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 16
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, presented a map that indicated
islands in the District and perimeter properties having service available, and
proposed that the properties be annexed.
After discussion and possible conflict with the Local Improvement District
No. 30 agreement, the matter was continued to November 3, 1966, for further
information.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
1965-66 REPORT OF AUDIT
President Gibbs and Member Rustigian questioned Mr. Horstkotte, District
Manager-Engineer, on certain items in the 1965-66 Report of Audit by E1do Ewart,
C.P.A.
GARBAGE COLLECTORS' ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
President Gibbs asked Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, if the
garbage collectors were now on a uniform accounting system.
He stated they were.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. W. E. WENDT
Member Roemer stated that he had been contacted by Mr. W. E. Wendt in Local
Improvement District No. 45 relative to his claim for damages as a result of the
work which claim was denied by the District Board on the recommendation of the staff.
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Member Roemer stated that he would discuss the matter with the staff and
again with Mr. Wendt.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSE FOR ATTENDANCE AT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CONFERENCE
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, requested $30.75 additional
expense for President Gibb's trip to Yuba City for the Water Pollution Control
conference on October 22, 1966, for presentation of the Curry Award to Mr.
David Niles, Superintendent, Waste Treatment Plant.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Roemer, that $30.75
additional expense be authorized for President Gibb's trip to Yuba City on
October 22, 1966. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members: Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
Members: None
Members: None
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, MRS. JOHN HORNUNG, $18 ~60
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that Mrs. Hornung's
claim of $18.60 was the result of a sewer overflow and it was the staff recom-
mendation to pay.
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the
claim of Mrs. John Hornung in the amount of $18.60 be paid after receipt of
a signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FROM ROBERT L. PHILIPPI
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, stated this was the Deed to
the property being purchased from Mr. Philippi at the Orinda Pump Station site,
previously approved by the Board.
It was moved by Member Allan, seconded by Member Roemer, that the Grant
Deed from Mr. Robert L. Philippi be accepted and its recording ordered.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
VIII.
REPORTS
DISTRICT MANAGER-ENGINEER
WORK ON RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT TUNNEL
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the Rapid Transit
District tunnel job is proceeding well.
SEWER CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
Mr. Horstkotte requested the following authorizations from Sewer Construction
funds:
Treatment Plant Pump & Engine Assembly, 1965
Communication System at Office Building
Office Building Expansion, 1965
Bollinger Canyon Sewering Study
Feasibility Study, Martinez
Watershed 24 North
$4,563.90
126.87
842.43
5,045.99
3,144.89
6,000.00
After an explanation from Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Mitchell,
seconded by Member Rustigian, that Sewer Construction funds be authorized for
Treatment Plant Pump & Engine Assembly, 1965, $4,563.90, Communication System at
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Office Building, $126.87, Office Building Expansion, 1965, $842.43, Bollinger
Canyon Sewering Study, $5,045.99, Feasibility Study, Martinez, $3,144.89, and
Watershed 24 North, $6,000.00. Carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members:
Membe rs :
Members:
Mitchell, Rustigian, Roemer, Allan and Gibbs
None
None
SPEECH
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the Board Members had received copies of a
speech Mr. J. J. Carniato is to make in San Diego.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE LAW
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, explained to the District Board the
various committees in the State legislature they would have to appear before
in presenting proposed changes in the law being sponsored by the California
Sanitary & Sanitation Districts Association.
H. E. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION CO. LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn reported that the H. E. Johnson Construction Co. litigation
settlement is not going too well at present.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Gibbs to
November 3, 1966.
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President of the District Board of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
of Contra Costa County, State of California
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