Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA BACKUP 12-16-99 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: DECEMBER 16, 1999 No.: 4.a. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: SET HEARING DATE Subject: ESTABLISH FEBRUARY 3,2000, AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HAVEN LANE CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 98-3 Submitted By: Curtis W. Swanson, Division Manager Initiating Dept./Div. : Engineering/Environmental Services RE[*D RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION, C. Swanson ~ell ISSUES: A public hearing is required to establish the Haven Lane Contractual Assessment District No. 98-3 (C.A.D. No. 98-3). A public hearing is also required to create an assessment district pursuant to the procedure adopted under Proposition 218, which amended the California Constitution, Article XIII 0, Section 4. BACKGROUND: On September 3, 1998, the Board of Directors adopted a resolution directing the preparation of a report for a demonstration project known as Haven Lane C.A.D. No. 98-3 for the purpose of installing a public sewer along Haven Lane in Walnut Creek. A draft report has been prepared and assessments are being estimated. It is now appropriate to schedule a public hearing to offer interested parties the opportunity to comment on the proposed assessments and related issues. A resolution is attached, which, if adopted, will set the date for the public hearing on February 3, 2000. Provisions of Proposition 218 require a minimum of 45 days between the sending of the notices of the hearing and the hearing itself. RECOMMENDATION: Establish February 3, 2000, as the date for a public hearing regarding Haven Lane C.A.D. No. 98-3 pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII 0, Section 4, and Streets and Highways Code, Sections 5898.20 and 5898.24. 12/8/99 Page 1 of 3 U :\PPr\Raposa\HavenLnCAD. wpd RESOLUTION NO. 99- RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING OF PROTESTS ON DEMONSTRATION PROJECT KNOWN AS HAVEN LANE CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (C.A.D. NO. 98-3) WHEREAS, on September 3, 1998, this Board of Directors adopted Resolution 98-105 expressing the intent of the District to proceed with demonstration project known an the Haven Lane Contractual Assessment District (C.A.D. 98-3) for the purpose of installing sewer improvements on Haven Lane in Walnut Creek. WHEREAS at the direction of this Board of Directors, Curtis W. Swanson,-Division Manager in the Environmental Services Division, as Engineer of Work for improvement proceedings in Haven Lane Contractual District (C.A.D. No. 98-3), Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Contra Costa County, California, has prepared a report described in Section 5898.22 of the Streets and Highways Code (Municipal Improvement Act of 1911); and """ WHEREAS owners of each affected parcel will be provided written notice of the proposed assessment and ballot to indicate approval or opposition of the assessment pursuant to the procedures required by California Constitution Article XIII D Section 4, as amended by Proposition 21 8; NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District resolves: 1. This Board sets 2 p.m. on February 3, 2000, at the Meeting Room of the Board of Directors, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California, as the time and place for hearing protests to the proposed improvements and the creation of the proposed Contractual Assessment District and assessment. 12/8/99 U :\PPr\Raposa\HavenLnCAD. wpd Page 2 of 3 2. The Secretary of the District is directed to publish, post, and mail the notices of improvement required by the Municipal Improvement Act of 1 911, and to file an affidavit of compliance. The notice shall be published in the CONTRA COSTA TIMES not later than twenty (20) days before the date of the hearing. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1999, by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members Gerald Lucey President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Joyce E. Murphy Secretary, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kenton L. Aim, District Counsel 12/8/99 U :\PPr\Raposa\HavenLnCAD. wpd Page 3 of 3 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: DECEMBER 16, 1999 Type of Action: SET HEARING DATE No.: 4.b. CONSENT CALENDAR Subject: ESTABLISH FEBRUARY 3, 2000, AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FOREST LANE CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99-1 Submitted By: Russell B. Leavitt, Management Analyst Initiating Dept./Div. : Engineering/Environmental Services REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: R. Leavitt tlYrPr ~ C. Swanson awr- A. Farrell Mt-- ISSUES: A public hearing is required to establish the Forest Lane Contractual Assessment District No. 99-1 (CAD No. 99-1). A public hearing is also required to create an assessment district pursuant to the procedure adopted under Proposition 218, which amended the California Constitution, Article XIII 0, Section 4. BACKGROUND: On March 4, 1999, the Board of Directors adopted a resolution of intention to create Forest Lane Contractual Assessment District No. 99-1 for the purpose of installing sewer improvements on Forest Lane in Alamo. As required by Proposition 218, an Engineer's Report estimating assessments for properties within the CAD has been prepared. It is now appropriate to schedule a public hearing to offer interested parties the opportunity to comment on the proposed assessments and related issues. A resolution has been prepared and is attached, which, if adopted, will set the date for the public hearing on February 3, 2000. Provisions of Proposition 218 require a minimum of 45 days between the sending of the notices of the hearing and the hearing itself. RECOMMENDATION: Establish February 3, 2000, as the date for a public hearing regarding Forest Lane C.A.D. No. 99-1 pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII 0, Section 4, and Streets and Highways Code, Sections 5898.20 and 5898.24. 12/8/99 Page 1 of 3 _.._---,_.__..-........-----~--"-,._-_.~,._-----"---..__.~-'--~._".,-_._.".>-_._.._.--,-,-~,_.,.._._._~._~--_.._- RESOLUTION NO. 99- RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING OF PROTESTS ON FOREST LANE CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (CAD NO. 99-1) WHEREAS, on March 4, 1999, this Board of Directors adopted Resolution 99-027 expressing the intent of the District to proceed with the Forest Lane Contractual Assessment District (CAD 99-1) for the purpose of installing sewer improvements on Forest Lane in Alamo, California; and WHEREAS at the direction of this Board of Directors, Curtis W. Swanson, Acting Division Manager in the Environmental Services Division, as Engineer of Work for improvement proceedings for the Forest Lane Contractual Assessment District (CAD No. 99-1), Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Contra Costa County, California, has prepared a report described in Section 5898.22 of the Streets and Highways Code (Municipal Improvement Act of 1911); and WHEREAS owners of each affected parcel will be provided written notice of the proposed assessment and ballot to indicate approval or opposition of the assessment pursuant to the procedures required by California Constitution Article XIII D Section 4, as amended by Proposition 218; NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District resolves: 1. This Board sets 2 p.m. on February 3, 2000, at. the Meeting Room of the Board of Directors, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California, as the time and place for hearing protests to the proposed improvements and the creation of the proposed Contractual Assessment District and assessment. 12/8/99 Page 2 of 3 2. The Secretary of the District is directed to publish, post, and mail the notices of improvement required by the Municipal Improvement Act of 1911, and to file an affidavit of compliance. The notice shall be published in the CONTRA COSTA TIMES not later than twenty (20) days before the date of the hearing. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1999, by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: Members -<' Gerald A. Lucey President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Joyce E. Murphy Secretary, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kenton L. Aim District Counsel 12/8/99 Page 3 of 3 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 16, 1999 No.: 5.a. HEARINGS Type of Action: CONDUCT HEARING; AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION Subject: HOLD A HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INITIATING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC SEWER AND RECYCLED WATER LINE EASEMENTS FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 5902. Submitted By: RICARDO HERNANDEZ, ENGINEERING ASSISTANT Initiating Dept./Div. : ENGINEERING/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REVIEWED AND RECOMMEND" FJR BOARD ACTION: ~ 0)~'t7 c?~ R. HERNANDEZ C. SWANSON A. FA ELL ISSUE: The District may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire public easements only if the District's Board of Directors adopts a Resolution of Necessity that meets the requirements of the California Eminent Domain Law. In deciding whether or not to adopt such a Resolution, the District must first hold a hearing to allow property owners to appear and be heard. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a hearing to receive input from the property owner (Royal Ridge Home Owner's Association) regarding the necessity of the District to condemn for easements, and after the conclusion of the hearing, adopt a Resolution of Necessity to acquire permanent easements by eminent domain and authorize the filing of the eminent domain action, the deposit of the amount of probable compensation, and the application for Order of Possession. AL TERN A TIVES/CONSIDERA TIONS: 1 . Direct staff to pursue another alignment - this would involve constructing the tunnel and trunk sewer through an alternate alignment considered less favorable by staff due to questionable hydraulics, sub-standard pipe slopes, higher construction and maintenance costs, longest alignment alternative, utility conflicts, and a potential for odor and pipe corrosion. (Note: The City of San Ramon prefers an alignment different than that selected by District staff.) 12/9/99 U: \PPr\Raposa \hearing. ppr Page 1 of 1 2 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 16, 1999 Subject: HOLD A HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INITIATING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC SEWER AND RECYCLED WATER LINE EASEMENTS FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 5902. 2. No action by Board - no action will delay the acquisition of the needed right of way and possibly delay the start of construction. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Easement costs of $20,000 in addition to legal expenses associated with the filing of eminent domain action and obtaining an Order of Possession. These expenses are included in the authorized budget and in the existing reimbursement agreement between the District and developers. Therefore, there will be no cost to the District. BACKGROUND: In June 1997 the District annexed the eastern half of the Dougherty Valley in southern Contra Costa County. Developments proposed for this valley include approximately 11,000 homes on the former Gale and Gumpert Ranch properties. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District was identified in Contra Costa County's 1996 Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, Windemere - Phase I and Gale Ranch - Phase II (SCH# 96012003), as the preferred provider of sewer service to this southern area of Contra Costa County. On September 4, 1997, the Board of Directors approved the Specific Facilities Plan for Wastewater Utility Service to Dougherty Valley and Tributary Properties and determined that construction of a new gravity tunnel and trunk sewer between the valley and the District's existing San Ramon Pumping Station was the most appropriate means for extending service to the area. The "Dougherty Valley Sewer Service Study - November 1995" prepared for the District by G. S. Dodson and Associates considered nine alternatives for sewering the valley. The report concluded that the preferred District service alternative would be the construction of an approximately 4,800 foot long utility tunnel to convey wastewater by gravity from Dougherty Valley to the San Ramon (Larwin) Pumping Station. The alternatives, including the proposed tunnel, were discussed with the Board at its meeting on December 21, 1995, and during deliberations considering approval of the 1996-97 Capital Improvement Budget {CIB)/1996 Capital Improvement Plan. 12/9/99 U:\PPr\Raposa\hearing.ppr Page 2 of 1 2 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 16, 1999 Subject: HOLD A HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INITIATING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC SEWER AND RECYCLED WATER LINE EASEMENTS FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 5902. On May 21, 1998 the Board authorized an agreement with the engineering firm of Brown and Caldwell to provide preliminary and final design services, including selection of a preferred tunnel and trunk sewer alignment. Brown and Caldwell's Dougherty Trunk Sewer Supplemental Routing Study of March 24, 1999 concluded that the current proposed alignment through Estero Drive was the preferred alignment (map attached). Among the reasons for the preference of the proposed alignment were: . Sufficient hydraulic capacity and hydraulic performance; . Ease of construction due to the straight route and lack of home frontage on the north side of the street for the Estero Drive portion; . Existing terrain allows for the minimization of required micro-tunneling; . The Estero Drive alignment was the least expensive alternative studied. The same study by Brown and Caldwell listed as reasons for rejecting a second possible alignment through Pacific Gas and Electric Company's sub-station (also shown on attached map): . Questionable hydraulics, shallow sub-standard slopes and low velocities requiring frequent cleaning and creating a potential for odor and pipe corrosion; . This alignment was approximately 1, 600 feet longer than the other alignments considered; . This alignment was the highest cost alternative studied by approximately $1.15 million. At the request of the City of San Ramon, Brown and Caldwell performed a more in-depth study of the alignment through the PG&E substation site. City staff prefer this alignment as it would cause less disruption to residents. Additional investigation determined that other complications with this alignment are: . An extensive existing network of overhead and underground PG&E facilities at the substation site, with additional facilities already planned at this site by PG&E that will impact the trunk sewer constructability; 12/9/99 U: \PPr\Raposa \hearing. ppr Page 3 of 1 2 __...... __.__,_"__..._.____.____,~__.__,....___4___..__"___.__..".______________~_,_.__'~_~"__,.__.,.._.______.~_-- ,-"~---~--.------ POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 16, 1999 Subject: HOLD A HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INITIATING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC SEWER AND RECYCLED WATER LINE EASEMENTS FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 5902. . Existing sewer and storm drain pipelines, and existing topography, that constrain the vertical alignment and limit the hydraulic capacity and velocity of the downstream portion of the pipeline. Right of way for the preferred alignment has been acquired with the exception of easements from the Royal Ridge Homeowner's Association. Staff has negotiated an agreement, including purchase price, with the Association's Board of Directors. However, the Association's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and amendments thereto stipulate that no dedication or transfer of property shall be effective unless an instrument signed by two-thirds (2/3) of members agreeing to such dedication or transfer has been recorded. After reviewing the CC&Rs, the title company (First American Title and Guaranty Company) being used by staff for this transaction determined that such document will be needed to issue a title insurance policy. To date, this member agreement has not been produced. Although an agreement has been reached with the Executive Board of the Association, 2/3 of the Association members have to sign the agreement. Staff considers it appropriate to proceed with the commencement of eminent domain action at this time in order to meet the anticipated construction schedule and its proposed construction start date in mid-2000. Additionally, the Association's process to acquire the needed signatures from among their 84 members may be time consuming and the outcome uncertain. In making its decision whether or not to adopt a Resolution of Necessity, the District Board is required to first conduct a hearing giving the property owners, whose properties the District proposes to acquire by eminent domain, reasonable opportunity to appear and be heard. On December 1, 1999, staff mailed a Notice of Public Hearing to the address and all persons listed on the last equalized County Assessment Roll as having an interest in the property described in Attachment 1I A" of the proposed Resolution of Necessity. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Conduct a hearing to receive input from the property owner (Royal Ridge Home Owner's Association) on the following issues: 12/9/99 U: \PPr\Raposa\hearing. ppr Page 4 of 1 2 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 16, 1999 Subject: HOLD A HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INITIATING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC SEWER AND RECYCLED WATER LINE EASEMENTS FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 5902. 1. Whether the public interest and necessity require the project; 2. Whether the project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; 3. Whether the property rights sought to be acquired are necessary for the project; and 4. Whether the offer pursuant to Government Code Section 7267.2 has been made to owners of record of the subject property. After the conclusion of the hearing, adopt the attached Resolution of Necessity to acquire permanent easements by eminent domain for the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project. The resolution will also authorize the filing of the eminent domain action, the deposit of the amount of probable compensation, and the application for Order of Possession. 12/9/99 U :\PPr\Raposa\hearing. ppr Page 5 of 1 2 ~ 'ill I I 'lJ,n 'I-../"-ILf.-7 lTY' r'< ~ ~:(. I-:. ftJ:: Jt<:S..r't .... '} ..j ~ ~..... .....r-" (..:, ~ ~ S LL j )(. lo< >,:' V''( "':; j"'li I r=t ..... "> :2i i: ),,""".4.>.A ~ l / .-""'" A ~ ~ ~ '-----.;. 'd ~,,~ _~ 1.- qL "'XV\. 'V':( rr- "':'>;.[:H I [ Y "!" -' X I- ~\l\ ~ ~ v:J): -, tr '" \' .;sl~~;i ~~ ~\~.~ ~ - ... :'t::t I~~$ :::. ~ <""I ~ ~\ 7("-. \- ~ WI/,; ...- ':7J I I ~ ~ / yo "/lJ III I .l'l- .\ I "'" = ..II SUYD\ I>> (['\ \~j. i. ~~ ~-~ I 'i! { ~ ~ - 9 ~;t;: . )--1 - =- I 1:tL- II '---tF:. ]'" ~_" t:i ~Tj" ~I I .} ~ ':F1. L.-.. -~ D ~ ~ Q ~~ rl t::::) - - -J.. - ~~ ~~ " ~ ~ ~/7-- ~ " " " # " /,,,( " 0 " " " / " - " " ,,( " " " " - ~. - ..-- - ~ o ... r- c ~ - - - t- 4 ~ o I 1000 I ) Iv / o '" S2 '" '" lZ! U ~ Central Contra Costa .0 o Sanitary District ~ FEET Attachment PROPOSED AND ALTERNATE DOUGHERTY VALLEY TUNNEL ALIGNMENT MAP u :s .; Page 6 of 12 ,.__.._.'_'m"_'_'_____..____,,__..___.."_._.~_.....:_,_,.c...:..:...,._,_....:.-__"__~..;,;.._.---'--~_...".__"._____~c..._,.'_""_______...._~.,~..,.~,-,.-.-+-".,-,-,,_. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC EASEMENTS FOR SEWER AND RECYCLED WATER PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS - ROYAL RIDGE HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, Pursuant to the State of California Health and Safety Code Sections 6514 and 6512, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is empowered to acquire by condemnation proceedings sewer/recycled water line easements for public use, to wit, for purposes related to wastewater collection and transport and distribution of recycled water, and the District intends to construct, own, and operate sewers as part of its Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project, D.P. 5902; and WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has identified the need to acquire permanent public sewer/recycled water line easements more particularly described in Attachment "A", attached hereto for said puposes,and said easements are located within the incorporated limits of the City of San Ramon, Contra Costa County, State of California; and WHEREAS, on December 1, 1999, the District gave mailed notice, as required by law, of the hearing on this Resolution to the affected property owner, Royal Ridge Home Owner's Association, an unincorporated association; and WHEREAS, said Notice of Hearing indicated that the affected property owners have the opportunity to appear and be heard; WHEREAS, the hearing set out in said Notice of Hearing was held on December 16, 1999, at the time and place stated therein; and all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and, thereupon, the hearing was closed. WHEREAS, all oral and documentary evidence has been duly considered. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, does FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE as follows; 1 . The public interest and necessity require the proposed project for which said public sewer/recycled water line easements are to be acquired. 2. The subject project is planned and located in the manner which will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; 3. Said public sewer/recycled water line easements are necessary for the proposed project; and 4. The offer pursuant to Government Code Section 7267.2 had been made to the owners of record of the subject property. U :\Admin\Swanson\Dougherty Valley\RESOLUTI. WPD Page 7 of 12 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Counsel for Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Kenton L. Aim, is hereby authorized and empowered: 1. To acquire in the District's name, the above referenced public sewer/recycled water line easements by condemnation; 2. To prepare and prosecute in the District's name, such proceedings in the proper court as are necessary or appropriate for such acquisition; and 3. To deposit the probable amount of compensation, based on an appraisal, and to apply to the appropriate court for orders permitting the District to take immediate possession of and use said sewer/recycled water line easements for said public uses and purposes. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1999, by the District Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by Jhe following vote: AYES: Members NOES: Members ABSENT: Members Gerald R. Lucey, President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Joyce E. Murphy Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to form: Kenton L. Aim, District Counsel U :\Admin\Swanson\Dougherty V alley\RESO LUTI. WPD Page 8 of 12 ATTACHMENT A LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR PERMANENT SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE EASEMENTS ROYAL RIDGE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION (APN 212-470-001) Page 9 of 12 -. EXHIBIT "A" PERMANENT EASEMENT REAL PROPERTY in the city of San Ramon, county of Contra Costa, state of California described as follows: Portions of Parcel A as shown upon the map of "Subdivision 5599", filed on October 16, 1980 in Book 246 of Maps at page 27, Contra Costa County Records (246 Maps 27), described as follows: PARCEL 1 All that portion of above referenced Parcel A (246 Maps 27) described as follows: Commencing at a standard Contra Costa County street monument located on Alcosta Boulevard at the intersection of the monument lines of Alcosta Boulevard and Estero Drive as shown upon the map of "Subdivision 3840", filed on March 26, 1969 in Book 125 of Maps at page 42, Contra Costa County Records (1 25 M 42) from which a similar monument located at the intersection of the monument lines of Alcosta Boulevard and Pine Valley Road as shown upon the map of "Subdivision 5612", filed on July 30,1980 in Book 242 of Maps at page 44, Contra Costa County Records (242 Maps 44) bears south 230 53' 50" east 1552.41 feet (south 230 54' 50" east 1552.26 feet - record); thence south 360 32' 24" east 173.61 feet to the most southerly corner of abovesaid Parcel A, said southerly corner being also the POINT OF BEGINNING; said POINT OF BEGINNING being also, the southerly terminus of the most southwesterly line of said Parcel A, said southwesterly line being a curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 700.00 feet, a radial line to said POINT OF BEGINNING bears north 650 55' 59" east; thence from said POINT OF BEGINNING northwesterly along said southwesterly line through a central angle of 160 22' 13" an arc length of 200.00 feet to a point to which a radial line bears north 490 33' 46" east; thence leaving said southwesterly line along the northeasterly prolongation of said radial line north 490 33' 46" east 80.00 feet to the beginning of a non-tangent curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 780.00 feet, a radial line to said beginning of non-tangent curve bears north 490 33' 46" east; thence southeasterly along said non-tangent curve through a central angle of 70 32' 25" an arc distance of 102.65 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Point" A", a radial line to said Point" A" bears north 570 06' 11" east; thence from said Point" A" continuing southeasterly along said non-tangent curve through a central angle of 80 40' 49" an arc distance of 11 8.17 to a point on the southeasterly line of said Parcel A, a radial line to said point bears north 650 47' 00" east; thence along said southeasterly line south 640 28' 25" west 80.02 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing an area of 16,833 square feet, more or less. A.P.N.212.470.001 DP 5902 PCl 1 & 2 Rovale Ridge Home Owners Association Page 10 of 12 PARCEL 2 All that portion of hereinabove referenced Parcel A (246 Maps 27) lying within a 50 foot wide strip of land the centerline of which is described as follows: BEGINNING at hereinabove referenced Point "A"; thence from said Point "A" north 790 50' 41 " east 444.75 feet to a point on the southeasterly line of abovesaid Parcel A, said point bears north 640 28' 25" east 502.62 feet from the hereinabove described most southerly corner of said Parcel A. Lengthening or shortening the sidelines of said 50 foot wide strip of land to terminate in the west upon the northeasterly line of hereinabove described Parcel 1 and in the east upon abovesaid southeasterly line of Parcel A. Containing an area of 22, 246 square feet, more or less. Attached hereto is a plat entitled Exhibit "B" and by this reference made a part hereof. A.P.N.212-470-001 DP 5902 PCl 1 & 2 Royale Ridge Home Owners Association Page 11 of 12 C:\wpdocs\5902\5902.dsc Exhibit A Page 2 of 2 January 20, 1999 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \. \~%\< \J \ 'l.9k \ \ c'" F' \ \<.O'~.\ \'.9~..Y \ \ .~~ \ \ ..,..~. \ \"~"A \ \':",\\ \', . ",\ .'\ \"'1?\ . , \" 1?\;\ \i' ',J. . "\ \ ~\'..'..'....." -J2\ \ .,.....~ \ '..0,.....'.... \ '. \ \ ~ \ 25'~\"\ \~ \...\ \ \ . \ 50'~\ \ \ fJ \ \ \ ~ \ . \ ~~ 6 \ \ \ /' \ . \ ~ . POINT "A" \ \ /" '\. \ ,./ " \ ". .~.~ \ ." ." I( . , /./y~ ~>, t1t<j1' ~.............. /(1) ~~,....... // <J ....... / 6"~""'" / (-'?;<~. . "Z@ , , , , , " \ \ \ \ \ \ \ ~ll1J~ ~~~~ W>~Iffi~~!b ~ ~ "! o ~ g on " ~ " N o '" on ~ ~ '0 u ~ -" @ STD. MONUMENT ~~- o I N . i! DRAWN BY; '" '" \!! l!l SCALE: ... .;, o RCA 1'-80' EXHI CENTRAL CO RIGHT \ MY DISTRICT SEWER NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BEARING S36032'24"E RAD. DIST. 173.61' (TIE> oaTA LENGTH 16022'13" 200.00' 700.00' N49033'46"E 80.00' 7032'25" 102.65' 780.00' N5JO 06'l1"E (R> 8040'49" 118.17' 780.00' 5640 28'25"W 80.02' P.G. &. E. 3211 G.R. 565 N 65047'00" E , \. :\ ::-.. ~ (R> ...c ill .~ / >-~ <0' / O. / ~. . / .< ~~ /~~ <OV / /" . . b<" W /n. .~v / 1 /./,\':i / /(5'<<" ~~ / /~':i 0<::> / /o':i (j /,>-Sf),."'J ~ /-. .Y ~; 80 ~O'~ (), ~..<\ ~h 'TO ~ 160 I FEET CHECKED BY: THOMAS BRO.: 11702 JOB NO.: 5902 KOC/EAC DATE: CO. ASSMT. NO.: PARCEL NO.: 212-470-001-0 1 &2 Page 12 of 12 2-3-99 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board MtHltlng Dllt,,: December 16, 1999 Type of Action: HUMAN RESOURCES No.: B.a. HUMAN RESOURCES Subject: ADOPT RESOLUTION APPOINTING CURTIS W. SWANSON TO THE POSITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER (M-26, $7,334 - $9,320), EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1999. Submltt"d By: Ann E. Farrell, Director of Engineering Inltillting D"pt./Div. : Engineering/Environmental Services Division REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: au: ~ C. Freitas ISSUE: Appointment of individuals to management positions requires the approval of the Board of Directors. BACKGROUND: With the Board appointment of Charles Batts to the position of General Manager, a vacancy was created in the District for the Director of Engineering. Jay McCoy, the Environmental Services Division Manager, was appointed as the Provisional Director of Engineering on March 31, 1999. This created a vacancy in the position of Environmental Services Division Manager. Curt Swanson was selected to fill this vacancy on a provisional basis on March 31, 1999. Subsequently, Ann Farrell was hired as Director of Engineering. Shortly after Ms. Farrell joined the District, she identified the Environmental Services Division Manager as a critical member of the Engineering Department team and requested that the recruitment for the Division Manager position begin in Sept. 1999. The recruitment process included advertising in "Jobs Available" and Northern California newspapers for interested candidates over a several-week period and placing the announcement on the District web page. Based on qualifications, a short list of seven applicants was selected for a panel interview. The interviews were conducted by three management-level professionals from outside agencies. The panel further refined the short list, resulting in the recommendation to consider four individuals. Ann Farrell interviewed each of these four individuals at length, and selected Curt Swanson. Mr. Swanson received his engineering education at the University of California at Davis. He has been an employee of the District for 18 years. During this time, he has taken on increasing responsibilities and assignments, and is well prepared to be Environmental Services Division Manager. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution appointing Curt Swanson to the position of Environmental Services Division Manager (M-26, $7,334 - $9,320), effective December 1, 1999. 12/8/99 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CURTIS W . SWANSON TO THE POSITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER BE IT RESOLVED that Curtis W. Swanson be appointed to the position of ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER (M-26, $7,334 - $9,320), and be entitled to benefits accorded to the Management Group by Resolution No. 85- 042 and subsequent Memoranda of Understanding. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th day of December, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Secretary, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to Form: Kenton L. Aim District Counsel Page 2 of 2 ._-----------_._-,.._._-----------~--~'_.,_.._--_.,-~~_..._-----_._--------_.__.--------------".~~_.,--'-,.---.-----,-'------ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 16,1999 No.: 8. b. HUMAN RESOURCES Type of Action: HUMAN RESOURCES Subject: CREATE ONE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS SUPERVISOR (S- 72, $4705-$5697) POSITION AND ADOPT THE JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION. RECLASSIFY PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS COORDINATOR KEN GRUBBS (S-68 $4275-$5174) TO PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS SUPERVISOR. DELETE ONE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS COORDINATOR POSITION. Submitted By: Paul Morsen Director of Administration Initiating Dept./Div. : Administrative Department REVIEWED AND RECDM([!DR BOARD ACTION, W ~ H. Heibel . Morsen C. Freitas ISSUE: Board approval is required to adopt a new job classification and salary range. BACKGROUND: The mission of the Communication Services Division is to provide communication, information, and educational resources and support to meet the District's internal and external outreach needs. The Division consists of a Community Affairs Manager, Public Information & Graphics Coordinator, a Graphics Technician III, two Public Information & Production Assistants, and an outsourced in-house reprographics/copier/ mail service operation. Public Information & Graphics Coordinator Ken Grubbs has been functioning as a supervisor in the Communication Services Division (CSD) since 1993. During that time the scope of his supervisory responsibilities has grown as the public information, pollution prevention and environmental education needs of the District have expanded. In addition to supervising the functional areas of graphic design, reprographic services, and District- wide copying operations, Mr. Grubbs is also responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining the District's web and Intranet sites. He directly supervises Graphics Technician III, Son Nguyen and Public Information and Production Assistant II, Chris Carpenter. Mr. Grubbs also functionally supervises the two contract employees of the District's outsourced in-house reprographics/copier/mail service operation and administers the contract with them. Mr. Grubbs' responsibilities have increased through the reconfiguration of the District's print shop in 1996 into a digital production facility. Due to this reconfiguration, the productivity and amount of work of the District's design and reprographic functions have significantly increased while overall costs have been lowered. Examples of the type of 1 2/8/99 H:\MISC\KenPP.wpd Page 1 of 8 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 16, 1999 Subject: CREATE ONE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS SUPERVISOR (S- 72, $4705-$5697) POSITION AND ADOPT THE JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION. RECLASSIFY PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS COORDINATOR KEN GRUBBS (S-68 $4275-$5174) TO PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS SUPERVISOR. DELETE ONE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS COORDINATOR POSITION. work now being successfully undertaken in-house include the District's Integrated Pest Management and pollution prevention programs, the Countywide Green Business program, the multitude of environmental and business trade show exhibits, and several student education programs such as the Sewer Science High School program, the Kids-in-Garden teachers' workshop, our internal newsletter The Lateral Connection, and the formatting of our community newsletter The Pipeline. During the MSCG salary survey 3 years ago, the Public Information and Graphics Coordinator position was surveyed without sufficient matches-due in large part to the way that other public agencies organize and staff their public information functions. The table below shows a market comparison to positions similar in magnitude and level of responsibility as currently handled by Mr. Grubbs. COMPARISON TO OUTSIDE PUBLIC INFORMATION-TYPE POSITIONS POSITION AGENCY SALARY RANGE Public Info. & Graphics Coord. CCCSD $4275-$5174 Sr. Public Information Specialist Contra Costa Water District $5195-6313 Public Information Rep. II . East Bay Municipal Utility District $4916-$5691 When compared internally to other supervisory positions with similar levels of responsibility within the District, it appears that an S-72 range ($4705-$5697) is the appropriate level for the Public Information and Graphics Supervisor (Coordinator) position. The position of Public Information and Graphics Coordinator is the only technical supervisor position paid at the S-68 range. The table below shows a comparison with other S-72 range supervisors at the District. 12/8/99 H:IMISCIKenPP.wpd Page 2 of 8 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: December 16, 1999 Subject: CREATE ONE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS SUPERVISOR (S- 72, $4705-$5697) POSITION AND ADOPT THE JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION. RECLASSIFY PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS COORDINATOR KEN GRUBBS (S-68 $4275-$5174) TO PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS SUPERVISOR. DELETE ONE PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS COORDINATOR POSITION. COMPARISON TO OTHER INTERNAL SUPERVISORY POSITIONS AT THE S-72 RANGE POSITION SALARY RANGE No. OF SUBORDINATES Public Info. & Graphics Coordinator S-68 $4275-$5174 4 Materials Services Supervisor S-72 $4706-$5697 3 Principal Buyer S-72 $4706-$5697 2 Supervising Engineering Assistant S-72 $4706-$5697 2 HHW Supervisor S-72 $4706-$5697 2 A revised job classification description is attached for your review and adoption. This matter was discussed with and reviewed by the Board Personnel Committee. RECOMMENDATION: Create a Public Information and Graphics Supervisor position with a salary range of S-72 (4705-$5697) and adopt the job classification description. Reclassify Public Information and Graphics Coordinator Ken Grubbs to the new position. Delete one Public Information and Graphics Coordinator position. 12/8/99 H:\MISC\KenPP.wpd Page 3 of 8 __K___.____"'__,___~,___._.___~~______._.__."____.._.,-------- CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Effective: Range: Respirator Class: S-72 3 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND GRAPHICS coonDINA TOn SUPERVISOR DEFINITION Assist in supervising staff, planning, organizing and coordinating a District public information program; advise and assist Community Affairs Manager in public information activities; and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receive general direction from the Community Affairs Manager. May receive specific requests from other management employees. Exercise general and direct supervision over assigned Communication Services Pt:tb#e Informetion end Grephics staff. Exercise technical and functional supervision over out-sourced Reprographics Services Center. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervise Communication Services public information and graphics staff. Manage inhouse print facility operations; provide supervision of outside contractor staff providing print, photocopier, mail delivery services; conduct operation reviews; administer contract and negotiate contract amendments; conduct interviews for printing services, prepare proposals, make recommendations for selecting outside printing facility contractors. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; receive and act upon requests for service from various District Departments and divisions; establish schedules, evaluate and recommend methods and products for various communication projects and services; develop and implement procedures. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review work of staff involved in professional communication services activities. Direct and participate in the development and creation of internal and external publications, presentations, displays, education materials; implement and maintain the District's external Internet web site; implement and maintain the District's internal Intranet website. ria", vvrite, and produce annual reports, fact sheets, brochures, bulletins, ne'vvsletters, and other internal and external publications, coordinate the production of a ",ariety of slide ShO.W8, Page 4 of 8 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Public Information and Graphics Supervisor (Continued) films, exhibits, and sin .i1ar n .aterials. Gather and compile ~nformation through re~earch or personal intervievv~, ~re~a~: ~e'V::s reteeses, feMure articles, and other n,aterlals for nevvspapers, n,agazlnes, and other publications, and for the broadcast media. Assist in de veloping annual public infor! ,.ation and graphic~ plan and budget. Partcipate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates with justifications for resources; monitor expenditures. Maintain charge back system. Direct the taking of photographs, ~lides, and films for nevvs media or District' ~ use. Perform related duties as required. EXAMPLES OF NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist media representatives covering District-sponsored events. Assist in planning, arranging and participating in tours of District facilities by various groups. Make presentations as needed and provide support to other District employees on their wi"to meke presentations to schools, clubs, and various civic and service organizations. Explain desired typography, illustrations, layout, and other requirements to printers, art services, and others in the graphic arts field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; editorial styles; and English composition. rrinciples, techniClue~, and method~ of public information and con,munity rela~~~~, ~~~~ds of preparing inforn.ational n.aterials and dis~eminating them through the various media. Equipment, tools, methods, and materials used in preparing, presenting and disseminating communication products and services. Graphic arts, layouts, and printing methods, materials, and terminology; techniques of working with the public on an individual or group basis. Microcomputer graphic software programs for drawing, photographic editing, page layout, and Page 5 of 8 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Public Information and Graphics Supervisor (Continued) webpage creation; and Macintosh computer systems and operations. Abilitv to: Continuously analyze budgets and all back charges; plan and implement projects; understand and interpret complex technical information; know the organization's editorial style; problem solve through supervision and decision making; ren.en.ber to edhere to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and production schedules; work with outside vendors; explain District procedures when supervising or serving customers. Analyze print facility. photocopier. and mail-delivery operations; problem solve operation and customer service problems. Plan. produce. implement. and maintain electronic data on public Internet web site and the employee Intranet website. Intermittently analyze computer malfunctions; identify computer related problems; understand relationship between printing problems and their impact on design; explain design ideas during presentations; and train others in computer operations. Sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time on a continuous basis; use telephone. and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; manipulate fine details when laying out graphics; and visit print and graphics shop in person to monitor work. Prepare detailed camera-ready art; problem solve publication, presentation design. and outside computer service problems; perform press-checks on outside printing projects; and remember implement related procedures (filing, computer operations. project status. storage of displays and display materials. etc.). Design and publish 8ft effective employee nevv8letter, annuel report and other publications 8'S requested. Transpose ideas and thoughts onto paper or computer screen graphically. Develop concepts and produce special graphics as assigned. Use and care for computer and graphics instruments and equipment. Operate a variety of reprographic equipment. Prepare, evaluate, and disseminate public information. Apply the principles, techniques, and methods of public information and community relations. Page 6 of 8 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Public Information and Graphics Supervisor (Continued) Prepare nevvs releases find feature vvriting for press, radio, television, and other media. Work on several concurrent assignments under time pressures and critical deadlines. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with various District personnel, community groups, business leaders, and governmental representatives. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in the preparation and dissemination of information regarding the activities of a private corporation or public agency. Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, journalism, English, public administration, or a closely related field. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Page 7 of 8 RESOLUTION NO. 99- A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL POSITION TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT/CONFIDENTIAL GROUP REPRESENTATION UNIT WHEREAS, in accordance with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Code, those staff positions to be included in the Management Support/Confidential Group Representation Unit of the District shall be so designated by resolution of the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that in addition to those employees holding positions currently designated as members of the Management Support/Confidential Group Representation Unit, the employee holding the position under the following listed "Additional Member Position Classification", should also be a member of the Management Support/Confidential Group Representation Unit: Additional Member Position Classification: Public Information and Graphics Supervisor NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District does, by this resolution, establish that the employee holding the position under the hereinabove listed Additional Member Position Classification shall from December 16, 1999 become a member of the Management Support/Confidential Group Representation Unit of the District. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1999 by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to Form: Counsel for the District Page 8 of 8