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BOARD MEETING OF
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February 1 9, 1998
4. CONSENT CALENDAR f.
DATE
TYPE OF ACTION
February 11, 1998
ACCEPT AND EXECUTE LICENSE AGREEMENT
SUBJECT
ACCEPT LICENSE AGREEMENT FROM UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE MARTINEZ EAST
SIDE TRUNK SEWER CROSSING AT FERRY STREET, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 4950
SUBMITTED BY
Andrew J. Antkowiak, Associate Engineer
INITIATING DEPT/DIV
Engineering Department/Infrastructure Division
JSSUE: Board of Directors' approval is required for acceptance of license agreements.
BACKGROUND: A license agreement is required for the new 24-inch trunk sewer crossing of Union Pacific
Railroad right of way at Ferry Street in Martinez. This trunk sewer is a portion of the Martinez East Side Trunk
Sewer Project scheduled for construction later this year. The terms and conditions of this license are designed
to protect Union Pacific's interests and to provide the District with long-term rights across the railroad right of
way. The cost of the license is $2,900, which includes a one-time license fee of $1,900 and an
administrative fee of $1,000.
At its July 17, 1997 meeting, the District Board of Directors found the Martinez East Side Trunk Sewer
project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA).
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the License Agreement from Union Pacific Railroad Company at a cost of
$2,900. Authorize General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute the license agreement. Authorize staff to
record said document with the Contra Costa County Recorder.
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TYPE OF ACTION
ACCEPT CONTRACT/AUTHORIZE NOTICE OF
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SUBJECT
ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK FOR THE LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT
8165, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
SUBMITTED BY
Munawar Husain, Associate Engineer
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Engineering Department/Plant Engineering Division
ISSUE: Construction has been completed on the Landscaping Improvements Project, District Project 8165,
and the work is now ready for acceptance.
BACKGROUND: This project was undertaken to provide environmentally friendly landscaping around the
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HHWCF) and at the adjacent former concrete batch plant.
The project addresses the requirements of the County Land Use Permit for the HHWCF and also improves
the appearance of the entrance to the District facilities. An Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
demonstration area has been added to the landscaping area to demonstrate planting and maintenance
techniques that can be used to minimize the use of toxic garden products. Landscaping irrigation is being
provided using recycled water from the Treatment Plant.
Details of the project are also included on pages GI-33 through GI-35 of the Fiscal year 1997-98 Capital
Improvement Budget. See Attachment 1 for the location of the work completed under this project.
The construction contract was authorized to be awarded to Contra Costa Landscaping, Inc., of Martinez,
California, on March 6, 1997, by the District Board of Directors. The contractor was issued a Notice to
Proceed on May 8, 1997. The contract work has been completed. A plant establishment and maintenance
period was required after contract completion and this work has also been completed.
It is appropriate to accept the contract work at this time. The total authorized budget for this project is
$311,000. An accounting of project costs will be provided to the Board at the time of project close out.
RECOMMENDAllON: Accept the contract work for the Landscaping Improvements Project, District Project
8165, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.
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BOARD MEETING OF
February 9, 1 998
TYPE OF ACTION
ACCEPT ANNEXATION FOR PROCESSING
DATE
SUBJECT
AUTHORIZATION FOR P.A. 98-1 (MARTINEZ) AND 98-2 (ALAMO) TO BE INCLUDED IN A FUTURE
FORMAL ANNEXATION TO THE DISTRICT
SUBMITTED BY
Dennis Hall, Associate Engineer
INITIATING DEPT/DIV
Engineering Department/Infrastructure Division
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Lead Agency
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Andrew P. Thomas
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Martinez, CA 94553
APN: 162-180-005 (0.5 Ac.)
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Project is exempt from
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149 Wayne Avenue
Alamo, CA 94507
APN: 201-022-001 (1.33 Ac.)
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failing septic system;
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Project is exempt from
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DATE
February 11, 1 998
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SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE
SUBJECT
ESTABLISH MARCH 19,1998, AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CHAPTERS 6.20 AND 9.12 OF THE DISTRICT CODE REGARDING REBATE
SEWAGE FACILITIES
SUBMITTED BY
Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Principal Engineer
INITlA TlNG DEPT tOlV
Engineering/Planning
ISSUE: The District Code requires that a public hearing be held prior to the Board of Directors'
consideration of proposed revisions to Chapters 6.20 and 9.12 of the Code regarding Rebate Sewage
Facilities.
BACKGROUND: During the Board's recent deliberations regarding Contractual Assessment Districts,
several questions about rebates for special facilities were raised. Additionally, work on financing
arrangements for the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer have identified the need to establish rebate
charges in advance of facilities construction when interim sewer service is provided by temporary
pumping stations. In response to these issues, staff reviewed the District's rebate program which
provides for reimbursement of design and construction costs to installers of sewage facilities which can
serve customers other than the installer, and has drafted a revision of the District Code regarding rebates.
The proposed revisions were discussed with the Board's Ad Hoc Rebate Committee on January 8, 1998.
Appropriate notices for the public hearing will be posted at the District Office and published in the Contra
Costa Times, and the draft ordinance to implement these revisions will be on file with the Secretary of
the District.
RECOMMENDAllON: Establish March 19, 1998, as the date for a public hearing to receive comments
on proposed revisions to Chapters 6.20 and 9.12 of the District Code regarding Rebate Sewage Facilities.
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7. ENGINEERING a.
DATE
February 11, 1 998
TYPE OF ACTION
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT
SUBJECT
AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP A PREUMINARY REMOVAL ACTION WORKPLAN AND TO
PROVIDE EXPERT CONSULTATION DURING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC
SUBSTANCE CONTROL AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
SUBMITTED BY
Randy Schmidt, Associate Engineer
INITIATING DEPTIDIV
Engineering/Planning
ISSUE: Board authorization is required for the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute professional
services agreements for more than $50,000.
BACKGROUND: Approximately 30 years ago, petroleum by-product sludge from Shell Oil was deposited
at the District treatment plant site for embankment stabilization. Over the years the material has been
further mixed with soil and spread over a wider area by various earthwork projects. The District has
conducted numerous soil borings and studies to identify the contamination area and the chemical
characteristics of the waste material. Based on early studies, the initial estimation of clean-up costs was
nearly $100 million. Due to a better understanding of the waste characteristics, changes in regulatory
requirements and the positive results of the Health Risk Assessment, the projected cost of remediation
has been greatly reduced.
The majority of the petroleum sludge is located east of the existing secondary treatment facilities. This
area may be needed for future treatment facilities.
All of the soil petroleum sludge must be managed in a manner approved by the Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC). The District entered into a "Voluntary Agreement" with DTSC in July 1995
for management of the contaminated soil. The Voluntary Agreement requires a "Site Investigation
Workplan," a "Baseline Human Health Risk Assessment," a "Preliminary Removal Action Workplan," and
a "Final Removal Action Plan" prior to design of a soil remediation project.
After a rigorous competitive review of experienced consultants, in 1994 the District engaged GeoSyntec
Consultants to assist the District in the following activities: 1) negotiating the Voluntary Agreement, 2)
preparing the Site Investigation Workplan, 3) testing groundwater and soil leachability, and 4) conducting
the Baseline Human Health Risk Assessment. They have completed their previous contract tasks on time
and $18,000 under budget. They have developed an excellent working relationship with both District and
DTSC staff as demonstrated by DTSC approval of the Baseline Health Risk Assessment in December
1997. This approval established that the current condition of the Basin A soil does not present an
eminent threat to public health and thus the District will be allowed to follow a more reasonable soil
remediation plan and schedule.
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AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY REMOVAL ACTION WORKPLAN AND TO
PROVIDE EXPERT CONSULTATION DURING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC
SUBSTANCE CONTROL AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.
The next step is the preparation of a Preliminary Removal Action Workplan for DTSC review and
approval. The Workplan will contain the Engineering Evaluation of potential remediation alternatives, a
Public Participation Plan, and the preliminary CECA assessment. District staff will prepare the Public
Participation Plan and the preliminary CECA assessment. Staff recommends that GeoSyntec
Consultants prepare the engineering evaluation at a cost not to exceed $150,000.
The estimated consultant cost through pre-design for soil remediation is $560,000 as detailed in
Attachment 1. The actual cost will depend largely on the final DTSC-approved method of soil
remediation. Shell Oil has been paying a portion of the project costs in accordance with the District
agreement dated March 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute an agreement with
GeoSyntec Consultants to develop a Preliminary Removal Action Workplan and to provide expert
consultation during negotiations with DTSC at a cost not to exceed $150,000.
ATTACHMENT 1
CONSULTANT SUMMARY FOR BASIN A SOIL REMEDIATION
Previous Work
Consultant
Peliminary Endangerment Assessment
Prepare Voluntary Agreement
Site Investigation Workplan
Groundwater and Soil Leachability Testing
Baseline Health Risk Assessment
Future Work
Preliminary Removal Action Workplan
Alternatives Risk Analysis
Address DTSC Comments
Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring
Regulatory Support
Completion Date
Costs
Woodword-Clyde July 1993 $230.000
Subtotal $230,000
GeoSyntec
GeoSyntec
GeoSyntec
GeoSyntec
July 1995
June 1996
May 1997
December 1997
Subtotal
GeoSyntec
GeoSyntec
GeoSyntec
GeoSyntec
GeoSyntec
April 1998
May 1998
November 1998
December 1998
December 1998
Subtotal
$ 20,000
$ 43,000
$ 69,000
$ 48.000
$180,000
$ 67,000
$ 32,000
$ 17,000
$ 9,000
$ 25.000
$150,000
TOTAL $560,000
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8. HUMAN RESOURCES a.
DATE
February 11, 1998
TYPE OF ACT10N
ADOPT SALARY RANGE
SUBJECT
ADOPT SALARY RANGE OF S-83, $5703-$6896, FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
SUBMITTED BY
Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager
NllATlNG DEPTIDIV
AdministrativeJl-\uman Resources
ISSUE: Board approval is required to modify the salary range of a job classification.
BACKGROUND: Upon the resignation of the previous Management Infonnation System Administrator, Andrew
Sniderman, and after Board approval to fill the position, staff engaged Shannon and Associates to conduct an open,
promotional recruitment to fill the vacancy. The Shannon firm was selected based on their experience in the
recruitment of individuals for computer -related positions within public agencies; they were originally involved in the
recruitment of Mr. Sniderman to the Disbict.
The firm has contacted a number of individuals for the District's position over the past two months but has received
very few applications. Potential applicants have responded that the salary for the position is too low within the
rnat'1<etpIace; therefore, there is IitIIe interest According to Principal Consultant John Shannon, the salary range must
be increased by at least $850 per month to be competitive. Consequently, staff is requesting that the current salary
of s.n, $4936-$5980 be changed to S-83, $5703-$6896. Within the District's organizational structure, S-83 is the
salary range paid to senior engineers. Senior engineers have comparable supervisorial and technical responsibilities,
spans of control and breadth of duties as the Management Information System Administrator.
The Board Personnel Committee has reviewed this issue and recommends approving this request The attached
memorandum from the Management SupportlConfidential Group also indicates their support.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the change in salary range for the Management Information System Administrator
from s.n, $4936- $5980 to S-83, $5703-$6896.
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BUDGET & FINANCE a.
DATE
TYPE OF ACTION
February 11, 1998
RECEIVE BUDGET REVIEW
SUBJECT
RECEIVE THE 1997-1998 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET REVIEW FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND ESTABLISH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
1998-99 TO CONTINUE AT THE CURRENT RATE OF $188 AS ORDAINED IN ORDINANCE NO. 200
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ON JUNE 5, 1997
SUBMITTED BY
Debbie Ratcliff, Controller
INITIATING DEPT iOlV
Administrative/Finance & Accounting
ISSUE: A report of the results of a comparative review of actual and budgeted Operations and Maintenance
(O&M) revenues and expenses for the first six months of the 1997-1998 fiscal year is provided in the
Position Paper with the main focus being on the projections of revenue and expense for the full fiscal year
1997-1998 as compared to the annual budget. Based on these projections, no change to the current Sewer
Service Charge rate of $1 88 is recommended for the 1998-1999 fiscal year.
BACKGROUND: The table on Attachment A compares actual revenue and expense for the first six months
of the fiscal year to the six-month budget. Annual projections of revenue and expense are then compared
to the annual budget. Variance explanations are provided below:
Revenue: Based on the results of the first six months of the 1997-1998 fiscal year, a revenue projection
has been made for the full fiscal year. Total revenue is projected to be $29,681,732 for the fiscal year,
compared to budgeted revenues of $28,900,650 resulting in projected revenues being $781,082 more than
the fiscal year budget. This is mainly due to the Board's decision on January 27, 1998 to retain the net
balance of insurance recoveries in the amount of $501,229 for Acme Litigation costs and to return these
monies to the Running Expense Fund, higher interest income of $73,000 due to a higher than budgeted
interest rate and inter-fund balance, a projected increase of $65,000 in Miscellaneous Income mainly due
to the transfer of unclaimed rebate monies to revenue, pursuant to Government Code Section 50050, and
a projected increase in Sewer Service Charge revenue of $40,000 offset by minor shortfalls in other revenue
accounts.
The Household Hazardous Waste revenue account is projected to be $154,000 more than budget due to
increased billings to the participating cities based on higher than expected operating expenses resulting from
higher than expected usage by the public.
Expense: Based on the results of the first six months of the 1997-1998 fiscal year, expense projections have
been made for the full fiscal year. Total District expenses are projected to be $29,192,913 compared to
a budget of $29,280,235 resulting in a favorable variance of $87,322. Variance explanations by department
follow:
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SUBJ ECT
RECEIVE THE 1997-1998 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET REVIEW FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND EST ABUSH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
1998-99 TO CONTINUE AT THE CURRENT RATE OF $188 AS ORDAINED IN ORDINANCE NO. 200
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ON JUNE 5, 1997
Administrative: The Administrative Department projects expenses of $5,701,720 compared to a budget of
$5,746,179 resulting in a favorable variance of $44,459. This is mainly due to unfilled positions resulting
in a savings of $179,000 in Salaries, Wages and Benefits; a $50,800 savings in production costs for the
Pollution A-evention A-ogram and general savings in the other public information programs. A-ojected major
over expended accounts and overage amounts are: Technical Services of $145,000 due to using agency
temporaries to perform some of the work associated with the vacant positions; and Recruitment of $54,000
mainly due to usage of outside recruiters for two vacancies unknown at the time of budget preparation.
Other minor savings and overages result in the total net savings of $44,459.
Engineering: The Engineering Department projects expenses of $4,944,077 compared to a budget of
$4,676,067 resulting in an anticipated over-expenditure of $268,010. The major reason for this is due to
greater than expected costs for the operation of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility in the
amount of $565,075 due to three times as many customers than anticipated. A-ojected major under
expended accounts and amounts are: Salaries, Wages and Benefit savings of $243,677 due to vacancies
and increased capital work in some cost centers, a $30,000 savings in Technical Services due to budgeted
services not being needed, and a savings of $25,000 in Public information because budgeted A-oposition 218
notifications will not be sent this year. Other minor savings and overages result in the total net overage of
$268,010.
Collection System Operations: The Collection System Operations Department projects expenses of
$4,330,455 compared to a budget of $4,518,862 resulting in anticipated savings of $188,407. This is
mainly due to savings in Salaries, Wages, and Benefits of $157,767 and Outside Repairs and Maintenance
savings of $42,000 due to reductions in outside contract work for paving due to partnering with the cities
to eliminate duplicate construction work on easements and manholes. Other minor savings occurred in
Gasoline, Oil & Fuel, Operating Expenses, and Spoils Removal. A projected major over expenditure in
Technical Services in the amount of $60,000 is due to using agency temPOraries to perform work associated
with vacant positions. Other minor savings and overages result in the total net savings of $188,407.
Plant Operations and Pumping Stations: The Plant Operations and Pumping Stations Department project
expenses to be $14,216,661 compared to an annual budget of $14,339,127 resulting in a net savings of
$122,466. This is mainly due to savings of $110,000 in Utility expense in electricity caused by a greater
amount of cogeneration uptime which reduced demand charges from P.G. & E., offset by the increased cost
of natural and landfill gas; a savings of $82,000 in Technical Services from funds being budgeted for special
regulatory studies and employee training which probably will not be completed during this fiscal year. Other
minor savings and overages in several accounts result in the total net savings of $122,466.
DATE
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SUBJECT
RECEIVE THE 1997-1998 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET REVIEW FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND ESTABLISH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
1998-99 TO CONTINUE AT THE CURRENT RATE OF $188 AS ORDAINED IN ORDINANCE NO. 200
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ON JUNE 5, 1997
Sewer Service Charge Rate Setting Issues
Based on total projected revenues of $29,681,732, and total projected expenses of $29,192,913, a surplus
of $488,819 would be applied to the Running Expense Fund balance compared to the budgeted deficit of
$379,585. This would increase the fund balance to $8,007,699 at June 30, 1998.
The surplus described above will be partially offset in the future by increased retirement costs due to the
Supreme Court decision in the Ventura Case where additional cash benefits and wages must be included as
base wages for retirement calculation purposes. Staff estimates that retirement costs could increase by
$100,000 to $400,000 annually. The retirement office has made some decisions on which additional wages
should be included; however, no decisions have been made yet as to retroactivity. Accordingly, this number
will be adjusted at that time. Also, the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will generate additional
expenses due to the success of the facility which will be partially offset by revenue from the contract cities.
Finally, there are unknown variables such as staff retirements and new hires, and changes in the cost of
utilities and chemicals.
All things considered, staff is confident that reserves are adequate to cover any increased costs next year
and that no increase is required on the Sewer Service Charge. Next year at this time, the Board will be
presented with a five-year Operations and Maintenance Plan which will help in determining and setting the
Sewer Service Charge rate for future years.
Ordinance No. 200 was approved by the Board on June 5, 1997 establishing the 1997-98 Sewer Service
Charge rates beginning July 1, 1997 and continuing thereafter until further action of the Board of Directors.
Since no change to the Sewer Service Charge is being recommended, the existing ordinance can continue
in place, and no public hearing is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the 1997-1998 Operations and Maintenance Budget Review for the six-
months ended December 31, 1997 and projections for the full fiscal year, and establish the Sewer Service
Charge rate for fiscal year 1998-1999 to continue at the current rate of $188, as ordained in Ordinance No.
200 adopted by the Board on June 5, 1997.
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