HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA BACKUP 11-07-96 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1111..I"I!lll!II..I..I.:...:I.1 BOARDMEEnN~~ember 7, 1996 ~ DATE October 28, 1996 SUBJECT Page 1 of 2 NO. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR g. TYPE OF ACTION ACCEPT ANNEXATION FOR PROCESSING AUTHORIZA llON FOR P.A. 96-13 (ALAMO) TO BE INCLUDED IN A FUTURE FORMAL ANNEXATION TO THE DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY Dennis Hall, Associate Engineer Parcel No. Area Owner/Address Parcel No. & Acreage Robert Adelson 50 Los Alamos Court Alamo, CA 94507 198-131-014 (0.5 Ac.) 96-13 Alamo (77E6) INITIATING DEPT iDlV Engineering Department/Infrastructure Division Remarks Lead Agency Existing house with a failing septic system; must connect to the public sewer system. Project is exempt from CEOA. CCCSD RECOMMENDATION: Authorize P.A. 96-13 to be included in a future formal annexation. INITIATING DEPARTMENTtOlVISlON iQIY H H:\PP\ANNX9613.DH 8/6/96 I J 3 HEMME AVE 6 4 @ 1972 ~ ~ C.C.C.5.D. 9 10 11 ALAMOS ESTATES LOS LOS ALAMOS CT a: o 19 18 17 16 1 5 14 c( == o z o (/) Ii Ii cL en c( ..J DR a: w :lE a: o u.. ~ ~ w ?i ~ ~ W ..J :::! > z c( o ~ ~ @ = PREVIOUS ANNEXATION _ = EXISTING CCCSD BOUNDARY -- = PROPOSED ANNEXATION * = SIGNED PETITION PROPOSED ANNEXATION P.A.96-13 ~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS '.~.:.I"I.I~II:IIIIII~lil:.:I!:'! BOARD MErnN~~ember 7, 1996 Page 1 of 1 NO. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR h. October 22, 1996 TYPE OF ACTION AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE DATE SUBJECT AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE OF KIM BEST AND DON CAST, CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS, AT THE SEMINAR "IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SKILLS" IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, AT A TOTAL COST OF $1 ,900 SUBMITTED BY Henry Thom, Senior Engineer INI11ATING DEPT IDlV Engineering Departmentllnfrastructure Division .ISSUE: Approval by the Board of Directors is required for travel outside of California or if the expense will exceed $500. BACKGROUND: Kim Best and Don Cast are Construction Inspectors in the Private Developer Sewer Projects Group of the Infrastructure Division. They are responsible for ensuring construction quality of the sewers and related appurtenances installed by private developers throughout the District. Attendance at the seminar, "Improving Construction Inspection Skills," sponsored by the University of WISConsin and the University of Nevada, will provide Kim and Don with updated knowledge in construction quality control and a variety of public works inspection techniques, including information on concrete, underground inspection, and public relations. Funds are available for this seminar in the Infrastructure Division's Technical Training, Conferences, and Meetings budget. RECOMMENDAll0N: Authorize the attendance of Kim Best and Don Cast, Construction Inspectors, at the December 3 through 4, 1996, seminar on "Improving Construction Inspection Skills" sponsored by the University of Wisconsin and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, at a total cost of $1,900. ;, RAB ~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS Page 1 of 1 BOARD MEETING OF November 7, 1996 NO. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR i. DATE TYPE OF ACTION November 1, 1996 AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE SUBJECT AUTHORIZE THE ATTENDANCE OF WILLIAM ECHOLS, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR AND ROBERT BROWN, MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER AT THE 1996 LOCATING TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 14-15,1996 AT A COST OF $1,300 SUBMITTED BY ROBERT S. MOWERS, RELD OPS. SUPERINTENDENT INmATlNG DEPTIDtV COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS ISSUE: Board approval is required for training where the cost will exceed $500 and the training is not listed in the annual O&M Budget. BACKGROUND: William Echols, Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for utility locating technology, and Robert Brown, Maintenance Crew Leader is CSO's field locator. The Collection System Operations Department is required by law to locate pressure lines prior to underground construction activities by outside contractors. Mr. Brown also locates buried structures and District pipelines prior to repair by CCCSD construction crews. Attendance at the seminar will enable Mr. Echols and Mr. Brown an opportunity to learn the capabilities and limitations of the technology used to locate and mark underground lines for excavators. They will also learn about new advances in locating technology such as: global positioning, ground penetrating radar, new regulations in locating in response to natural disasters, depth determination, training, and causes of mislocations. The information gathered at this seminar will be beneficial to all of the field operations construction section and staff. The Locating Technology Seminar is sponsored by Underground Focus Magazine and California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo. The expense for this training $650 per person. Funds are available in the Collection System Operations overall budget, although there will be an overrun in the Technical Training and Conference expense account for this activity. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the attendance of William Echols, Maintenance Supervisor and Robert Brown, Maintenance Crew Leader, at the 1996 Locating Technology Seminar in San Luis Obispo, California, November 14-15, 1996 at a cost of $1,300. JAL REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION INmATING DEPARTMENTIDt\l1S1ON RSI1 vA- W:\WP\POSPAPER\LOCA TING .ECH 8/6/96 ~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS Page 1 of 6 November 7, 1996 NO. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE a. BOARD MEETING OF October 1 7, 1 996 TYPE OF ACTION AMEND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DATE SUBJECT ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING EXHIBIT A, DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES OF THE DISTRICT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE SUBMrrrED BY Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District INrTlATlNG DEPTIDIV Administrative ISSUE: A need exists to update Exhibit A, Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories of the District's Conflict of Interest Code. BACKGROUND: The Political Reform Act of 1974 and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Conflict of Interest Code require that the Board of Directors adopt a list of designated positions of officers and employees who make, or participate in making, decisions that could have a material effect on any personal financial interest. It has been the practice of the District to review the designated positions on an annual basis and to amend the District Conflict of Interest Code as necessitated by any changed circumstances, including the creation of new positions, deletion of positions, and relevant changes in the duties assigned to existing positions. Exhibit A, Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories of the District Conflict of Interest Code, was reviewed by staff and an amendment is proposed to reflect the current organizational structure of the District. It is recommended that the newly created position of Pollution Prevention Program Superintendent be added to the list of designated positions, and that the position of Operations Support Supervisor be deleted from the list of designated positions. These changes reflect the current organizational structure of the District and the duties assigned to each position. Amendment of the District's Conflict of Interest Code is also required to conform to Regulation 18720 recently adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Regulation 18720 states that positions that meet the definition of "other public officials who manage public investments" are covered under Section 89720 and are no longer considered designated positions for purposes of filing Form 730, Statement of Economic Interests, but instead must file Form 721. The FPPC has recommended that Conflict of Interest Codes be amended to delete those positions, but that a footnote be added listing the positions and indicating that they are required to file Statements of Economic Interests pursuant to Government Code Section 87200. The positions of Director, General Manager-Chief Engineer, Deputy General Manager, and Controller have been deleted from the list of designated positions and included in a separate section following the list. In addition, a footnote was added to the "Consultant" designated position to indicate that only those consultants who "act in a decision-making capacity" are required to file Statements of Economic Interests. The phrase "act in a decision-making capacity" is language out of the law. From review of the description of a consultant provided by the Fair Political Practices Commission, staff has interpreted this to mean that consultants are those individuals empowered to make decisions that commit the agency for some future obligation. This determination may be made on a case by case basis by the General Manager-Chief Engineer. JEM KLA t/t0 Klfl INrTlATlNG DEPARTMENTIDIVISION A:\DESIGPOS.PP 9/16/96 October 1 7, 1996 Page 2 of 6 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING EXHIBIT A, DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES OF THE DISTRICT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Finally, identification of disclosure categories has been changed from an alphabetic to a numeric designation to avoid confusion with the Statement of Economic Interests schedules. The above changes have been made and are reflected in Exhibit A, Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories of the District Conflict of Interest Code, submitted for the Board's approval. After approval by the Board, the proposed amendment to Exhibit A of the District Conflict of Interest Code will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors, the code reviewing body. The amendment takes effect upon its approval by the Board of Supervisors. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached resolution amending Exhibit A, Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Conflict of Interest Code, and authorize the Secretary of the District to submit a copy of said code amendment to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for approval. RESOLUTION NO. 96- A RESOLUTION AMENDING EXHIBIT A, DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHEREAS, Section 2.20.020 of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Code provides that the Board of Directors shall from time to time establish by resolution designated positions of officers and employees deemed to make, or participate in the making of, decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on a financial interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District as follows: THAT Exhibit A, Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Conflict of Interest Code, a copy of which is attached, is hereby approved and adopted for the District, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa; and THAT the Secretary of the District is hereby authorized and instructed to submit a copy of such Code amendment to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa and to request the Board of Supervisors to approve said Code amendment in accordance with Government Code Section 87303. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors this 7th day of November 1996, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Members: 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: Kenton L. Aim District Counsel "EXHIBIT A" DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Designated Positions Disclosure Categories 1 . Director 2. GenerBI MBnBger Chief engineer 3. Secretary of the District 4. Counsel for the District 5. Manager 6. Controller 7. Consultant * 8. Control Systems Engineer 9. Real Property Specialist 10. Permit and Services Technician 11 . Principal Engineer 12. Senior Engineer 1 3. Associate Engineer 14. Survey Party Chief 15. Management Information Systems Administrator 16. Land Surveyor 1 7. Engineering Support Supervisor 18. Senior Construction Inspector 1 9. Collection System Inspection Supervisor 20. Construction Inspector 21 . Source Control Inspector 22. Senior Source Control Inspector 23. Supervising Source Control Inspector 24 Source Control Program Superintendent m~l~~~illj'lIPlllild,~I..'.PrQ~~am '~m;p~ri~~~ID~ilt 26. Principal Buyer 27. Senior Buyer 28. Buyer 29. Materials Coordinator III 30. Plant Operations Superintendent 31 . Field Operations Superintendent 32. Plant Maintenance Superintendent 33. Laboratory Superintendent 34. Pumping Stations Superintendent 35. OperBtions ~upport ~uper" isor 36. Accounting Supervisor 37. Administrative Analyst 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 II' iY.'.<"Ii....'fl.' 8 ;.,-' ____ .i1,i;; "0: Z_"'./. ~~'W!~:_'-:', '_"<;,~..;....';-/:{,:;;,i::':::'. 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,0 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 * Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the Code subject to tbe following limitation: The General Manager-Chief Engineer may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The General Manager-Chief Engineer's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. Other Officials Who Manage Public Investments: In accordance with Government Code Section 87200, certain District officers are required to disclose - upon assuming and leaving office, and annually while in office _ their investments, income, and interests in real property by way of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 721. Those positions designated to file Form 721 are those "directing the investment of public monies, formulating or approving investment policies, approving or establishing guidelines for asset allocations, or approving investment transactions." It has been determined that the positions listed below manage public investments and will file a Statement of Economic Interests pursuant to Government Code Section 87200 (Form 721): 1 . Director 2. General Manager-Chief Engineer 3. Deputy General Manager 4. Controller "EXHIBIT A" (Continued) Categorv Index 1 Investments 2 Interests in Real Property 3 Interests in Real Property and Investments Held by Business Entities or Trusts 4 Income (Other than. Gifts or Loans) 5 Income (Loans) 6 Income (Gifts) 7 Busines.s Positions 8 Commission Income, Income and Loans to Business Entities or Trusts and Income from Rental Property RESOLUTION NO. 96-156 A RESOLUTION AMENDING EXHIBIT A, DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHEREAS, Section 2.20.020 of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Code provides that the Board of Directors shall from time to time establish by resolution designated positions of officers and employees deemed to make, or participate in the making of, decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on a financial interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District as follows: THAT Exhibit A, Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Conflict of Interest Code, a copy of which is attached, is hereby approved and adopted for the District, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa; and THAT the Secretary of the District is hereby authorized and instructed to submit a copy of such Code amendment to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa and to request the Board of Supervisors to approve said Code amendment in accordance with Government Code Section 87303. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors this 7th day of November 1996, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members: Boneysteele, Hockett, Rainey, Menesini Members: None Members: Dalton PIi s' e of the Board of rectors C ral Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: A4CZ1Y!?d~. Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to form: "EXHIBIT A". DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Desianated Positions DisclosureCateaories 1 . Secretary of the District 2. Counsel for the District 3. Manager 4. Consultant* 5. Control Systems Engineer 6. Real Property Specialist 7. Permit and Services Technician 8. Principal Engineer 9. Senior Engineer 10. Associate Engineer 11 . Survey Party Chief 12. Management Information Systems Administrator 13. Land Surveyor 14. Engineering Support Supervisor 15. Senior Construction Inspector 16. Collection System Inspection Supervisor 17. Construction Inspector 18. Source Control Inspector 19. Senior Source Control Inspector 20. Supervising Source Control Inspector 21 Source Control Program Superintendent 22. Pollution Prevention Program Superintendent 23. Principal Buyer 24. Senior Buyer 25. Buyer 26. Materials Coordinator III 27. Plant Operations Superintendent 28. Field Operations Superintendent 29. Plant Maintenance Superintendent 30. Laboratory Superintendent 31 . Pumping Stations Superintendent 32. Accounting Supervisor 33. Administrative Analyst 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 4,5,6,7,8 "EXHIBIT A" (Continued) * Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the Code subject to the following limitation: The General Manager-Chief Engineer may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The General Manager-Chief Engineer's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. Regulation 18700(a)(2) defines "consultant" as an individual who, pursuant to a contract with a state or local government agency: (A) Makes a governmental decision whether to: (i) Approve a rate, rule, or regulation; (ii) Adopt or enforce a law; (iii) Issue, deny, suspend, or revoke any permit, license, application, certificate, approval, order, or similar authorization or entitlement; (iv) Authorize the agency to enter into, modify, or renew a contract provided it is the type of contract which requires agency approval; (v) Grant agency approval to a contract which requires agency approval and in which the agency is a party or to the specifications for such a contract; (vi) Grant agency approval to a plan, design, report, study, or similar item; (vii) Adopt, or grant agency approval of, policies, standards, or guidelines for the agency, or for any subdivision thereof; or (8) Serves in a staff capacity with the agency and in that capacity performs the same or substantially all the same duties for the agency that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a position specified in the agency's Conflict of Interest Code. "EXHIBIT A" (Continued) Other Officials Who Manaae Public Investments: In accordance with Government Code Section 87200, certain District officers are required to disclose - upon assuming and leaving office, and annually while in office - their investments, income, and interests in real property by way of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 721. Those positions designated to file Form 721 are those "directing the investment of public monies, formulating or approving investment policies, approving or establishing guidelines for asset allocations, or approving investment transactions." It has been determined that the positions listed below manage public investments and will file a Statement of Economic Interests pursuant to Government Code Section 87200 (Form 721): 1 . Director 2. General Manager-Chief Engineer 3. Deputy General Manager 4. Controller Cateaorv Index 1 Investments 2 Interests in Real Property 3 Interests in Real Property and Investments Held by Business Entities or Trusts 4 Income (Other than Gifts or Loans) 5 Income (Loans) 6 Income (Gifts) 7 Business Positions 8 Commission Income, Income and Loans to Business Entities or Trusts and Income from Rental Property ~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1:111111_11111111.11....::'.:..1. BOARD MErn~~~ember 7, 1996 .:.:.;.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: Page 1 of 2 NO. 7. ENGINEERING a. DATE October 21, 1 996 TYPE OF ACTION ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK SUBJECT ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE ROSSMOOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE 2, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 5124, IN WALNUT CREEK AND AUTHORIZE THE FlUNG OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION SUBMITTED BY INITIATING DEPTIDIV Thomas A. Trice, Senior Engineering Assistant Engineering Department/Infrastructure Division ~: Construction has been completed on the Rossmoor Sewer Improvements Project, Phase 2 (DP 5124), and the work is now ready for acceptance. BACKGROUND: The Rossmoor Sewer Improvements Project, Phase 2 (DP 5124), was implemented under the terms of an agreement between Rossmoor and the District. This agreement provides for the District constructing new manholes and repairing the existing sewer system in phases prior to taking over ownership, operation, and maintenance of the sewer mains. The work is being financed by a portion of the capital improvement fees paid by the Rossmoor developer (UDC Homes) and a portion of the sewer service charges paid by the homeowners of Rossmoor. Phase 2 of the project consisted of installing 81 manholes on the existing sewer mains, replacing approximately 800 lineal feet of deficient sewer pipe, and making six spot repairs. Approximately 10,000 lineal feet of sewer mains were also cleaned and television inspected as part of this project. This project is described in more detail on pages CS-69 through CS-71 of the 1996 - 97 Capital Improvement Budget. On May 2, 1996, the Board authorized the award of a contract for construction of the project to J. Flores Construction Company, Inc. of Oakland. Notice to Proceed was issued on June 10, 1996, and the contract work was substantially completed by the completion date of October 17,1996. The remaining work consists of minor punch list items that do not affect the project acceptance. The total authorized budget for the Phase 2 project, including the cost of engineering design, District forces, testing services, contractor services, etc. is $460,000. An accounting of the project costs will be provided to the Board at the time of project close out. It is appropriate to accept the contract work at this time. RECOMMENDA11ON: Accept the contract work for the construction of the Rossmoor Sewer Improvements Project, Phase 2 (DP 5124), in Walnut Creek, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion. ---a:-r- .,. ~AND INITIATING DEPARTMENTIOIVISlON A H:\PP\ACPT5124.TAT Page 2 of 2 C 0"> "0 c; o .... '" :;:; /' .... '" :;:; -;;; ;;;- e ~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District I tf . PROJECT AREA ;Q Q: oD ;Q" 0." o o 0. / ~ / o I 3000 6000 I FEET ATTACHMENT r-- .... I"- o u> '" 2! ROSSMOOR SEWER PROJECT PHASE 2 1 ~ '" '" ~ Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ~ BOARD OF DIRECTORS Page 1 of 3 :::i:~.~:ipt:I':':..:I:::i::~::A::'~:l!'~i:iii::::::::: BOARD MEETNING OF b 7 1 996 N70. NG G '0 :::::11Re!iii:"::::::::.!:I::::::mRm:::!!!I:::=:::={ ovem er , . E INEERIN . DATE November 4, 1996 TYPE OF ACTION APPROVE PROJECT, AUTHORIZE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION SUBJECT APPROVE THE SOUTH ORINDA SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (DP 4928) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION SUBMITTED BY Russell Leavitt, Planning Assistant INITIATING DEPTIDIV Engineering/Planning ISSUE: Board approval of the South Orinda Sewer Improvement Project is required prior to the filing of a Notice of Exemption under the District's California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) Guidelines. BACKGROUND: The 1986 Collection System Master Plan identified numerous sewers with inadequate wet- weather hydraulic capacity in the Orinda area. Wet-weather overflows occur frequently along the Moraga Way trunk sewer during the rainy season. Overflows are of particular concern since the watershed drains into San Pablo Reservoir, a drinking water supply for EBMUD. Some Orinda area sewers also experience periodic dry-weather overflows due to root and grease blockages and structural deficiencies (offset joints, damaged pipes, etc). The majority of the collection system in the Orinda area is over forty years old and requires extensive maintenance to keep it functioning properly. The 1992 Orinda Sewer Improvement Program Facilities Plan -and its 1995 update included a long-term capital improvement program to address the identified problems. The proposed South Orinda Sewer Improvement Project (see Attachment A) is a combination of three sewer improvement programs planned for the area. 1 . Approximately 14,000 feet of sewer will be replaced in Moraga Way and Glorietta Boulevard to prevent wet-weather overflows. 2. About 10,800 feet of sewer located in the Overhill Creek and Underhill Road area will be replaced or rehabilitated to prevent dry-weather overflows due to blocked or deteriorated pipes. 3. Approximately 13,400 feet of sewer main located elsewhere throughout the South Orinda area will be replaced or rehabilitated. These sewer improvements were identified as high priority improvement needs by the District's Collection System Operations (CSO) Department and the Planning Division based on overflow and maintenance records. Approval of the South Orinda Sewer Improvement Project is requested at this time so that CEOA compliance can be completed and staff can proceed with right-of-way acquisition and completion of the final design. RBl MMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION p;{J DJC INITIATING DEPARTMENTIDI\IISlON ~ RAB :i:::::i:i:j:i:j:j:j::.::::?::{:;:::;:\.:B:::::::::::::1::::.::::::::::::::::::m:::::::::::::::-II.::::::r::::::::::::.:::::::::::.::/:::\:::1:::::"''''1::;::::.::.::::::=::::::::::::::::::::::::1:1:1 DATE ........... ..... .. ..... .... .... .... .... .... .. ........... November 4 1996 .......... .... n' .. .... .".. ..... .... . .... ... . .......... ~~~~~~~~t;~~~~~f:::~~~~~~~~~:::::::::::~~~:::::::::::~:::/t/~~::::t:::::::::t:::f::::/t~\:{~r::::\~~:::::::::t~\::::::::::::::~t)fttt~~~~ I I Page 2 of 3 SUBJECT APPROVE THE SOUTH ORINDA SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (DP 4928) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION To minimize construction impacts on traffic and nearby residents, the project will be constructed in two phases: Phase I of the project is currently scheduled to bid in March, 1997 with construction starting in late April, 1997; Phase II is planned for construction in 1998. Also, several "no dig" technologies (including microtunneling, pipe bursting, and directional drilling) will be used where feasible. Other measures are included in the proposed project to avoid, minimize, reduce, rectify, or compensate for construction-related impacts. These measures will be identified on the project plans and specification and address dust control; odor control; erosion control; protection of soils; provision of adequate drainage; construction equipment noise suppression; protection and restoration of structures; precautions for working near sensitive and unique vegetation; protection and restoration of vegetation, landscaping, and structural improvements; compensation for right-of-way use; public health and safety precautions; community notification of construction schedules; traffic and circulation controls; and preservation of cultural resources. Coordination with Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, and other affected public agencies is ongoing. Staff has concluded that this project is exempt from CEOA under District CEOA Guidelines Section 5.2(b)(3), since it can be "seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment." This certainty is based on the District's past experience with numerous sewer construction projects of this nature and the specified construction methods and mitigation measures included in the project. Some project elements also are exempt either under District CEOA Guidelines Section 18.2(b) (repairs and minor alterations to existing public sewer facilities) or Section 18.3(c) (replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems). The project elements which will address dry-weather overflows will restore the originally-designed capacity of the affected sewers. Other pipeline capacity increases in this project will occur to accommodate wet-weather flows or the technical requirements of the "no dig" construction methods. The Board of Director's approval of this project will constitute an independent finding that this project is exempt from CEOA. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the South Orinda Sewer Improvement Project (DP 4928) and authorize staff to file a Notice of Exemption. ORINDA c co " .; 0; ex; N en ~ C- o E 0. { Central Contra Costa ~ Sanitary District 1 ~ .; v ~ U ~ N , V/////A Phase I 0 llOO 1000 2000 11111111111 Phase II . , FEET SOUTH ORINDA SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Attachment A ~- Central Contra Costa Sanitary Disbict BOARD OF DIRECTORS ..........:i:.1iS...:.:::::::::iiir::::::::rr:::: BOARD MEETlNNGoOvFember 7, 1996 "MEm~; ........:f~.r.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: ::::::::::::::.........:::::::~:!::::.....:.:.:.:.:.:.::::;:::;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::;:;:....;.;...;...;::i::::~~~t:::::::i~1~1~1t:::::::::::::::1~11~::::J111111111111111111111 Page 1 of 3 NO. 7. ENGINEERING c. November 1, 1996 TYPE OF ACTION AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT SUBJECT AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AND GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL, DP 5902 SUlIMITTED BY Curtis W. Swanson, Principal Engineer INITIATING DEPTIDIV Engineering Department/Infrastructure Division ISSUE: Board of Directors' authorization is required for the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute professional service agreements for amounts greater than $50,000. BACKGROUND: The Dougherty Valley development is a proposed residential community of approximately 11,000 homes located in southern Contra Costa County on the former Gale and Gumpert Ranch properties. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has been identified in the project's approved environmental impact report (EIR) as the preferred provider of sewer service for the valley. 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,SOQ-foot-long utility tunnel to convey wastewater by gravity from Dougherty Valley to the San Ramon (Larwin) Pumping Station. The capacity of the San Ramon Pumping Station would be increased in the future, as needed to accommodate the additional flow. Wastewater from Shapell Phase 1 (The Country Club at Gale Ranch), currently under construction, will flow by gravity through Canyon Lakes Golf Course to the District's existing sewer system. The alternatives, including the 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. The development area and sewer alignments are shown in Figure 1. A "Preliminary Design Report - Dougherty Valley Tunnel" was completed by Woodward-Clyde Consultants in February 1996. This report summarized the results of Woodward-Clyde's evaluations and presented preliminary interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations for final design. Construction of the tunnel appears to be feasible, but additional subsurface explorations and geologic investigations are recommended before final design. N~~~PARThENT~~~~ #/Jf [fa JS H:\PP\DGHTYTNL.CWS 9/16/96 DATE November 1, 1996 Page 2 of 3 SUBJECT AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AND GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR THE DOUGHERTY TUNNEL, DP 5902 It is now appropriate to proceed with the subsurface exploration and geologic investigations. Woodward- Clyde has been selected to perform this work as the investigations are a direct extension of its February 1996 Design Report. Staff has negotiated a cost-reimbursement agreement with a cost ceiling of $67,600. The project is included in the 1996 - 97 Capital Improvement Budget starting on page CS-42. The CIB total project cost estimate for this project is approximately $11.2 million. Staff has concluded that this agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) under District CEOA Guidelines Section 17.3 since it involves a feasibility or planning study for possible future actions which the District has not approved, adopted, or funded, and the outcome of the study will not have a legally binding effect on later activities. Board of Directors' approval of this agreement will constitute an independent finding that it is exempt from CEOA. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute an agreement with Woodward-Clyde Consultants with a cost ceiling of $67,600 to provide subsurface exploration and geologic investigation services for the Dougherty Tunnel Installation, DP 5902. LEGEND Exist Gravity Sewer Exist Force Main District Service Boundary Ridge Line Proposed Gravity Sewer .. .. . . . . . Proposed Force Main . · · · · · · · · . Proposed Relief Sewer o 1000 2000 3000 I I , I Reference: (adapted from) Figure 8, G.S. Dodson & Associates (1995) feet Project No. 951254NA Dougherty Valley Tunnel Woodward-Clyde Consultants 951254NA'()10010205961gos SITE LOCATION MAP Figure 1