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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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POSITION
PAPER I BOARD MEETING OF
October 20, 1988
NO.
IV.
CONSENT CALENDAR 7
SUBJECT
DATE
October 12, 1988
AUTHORIZATION FOR P.A. 88-22 (ALAMO) TO BE INClUDED
IN A FUTURE FORMAL ANNEXATION TO THE DISTRICT
TYPE OF ACTION
ACCEPT ANNEXATION
FOR PROCESSING
SUBMITTED BY
Denni sHall ,
Associate Engineer
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Engineering Department/
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Lead
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R. E. Honsowetz
1455 Finley Lane
Alamo, CA 94507
192-030-030 (0.50 Ac.)
Existing home with a
failing septic system.
District to prepare
"Notice of Exemption"
CCCSD
Carole Martin
1460 Finley Lane
Alamo, CA 94507
192-030-025 (0.50 Ac.)
Existing home with a
failing septic system
District to prepare
"Notice of Exemption"
CCCSD
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize P.A. 88-22 to be included in a future formal
annexation.
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POSITION
PAPER
BOARD MEETING OF
October 20, 1988
NO.
IV.
CONSENT CALENDAR 8
SUBJECT
ORDER COMPLETION OF DISTRICT ANNEXATION 105
"RASS IER RANa-t BOUNDARY REORGANIZATION (LAFC 88-27>"
DATE
October 14, 1988
TYPE OF ACTION
COMPLETE ANNEXATION
OF DA 105
SUB~ITTED BY
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Associate Engineer
INITIATING DEPT.lDIV.
Engineering Department/
Construction Division
ISSUE: A resolution by the District's Board of Directors must be adopted to
fTnaiize District Annexation 105.
BACKGROUND: Warmi ngton Homes proposed a development for the Rassi er Ranch in
Danville in 1985 consisting of 281 single family homes. The development was
subseq uentl y transferred to the Divi dend Development Corporati on represented by
Jeffrey E. McCl ung. Dividend previously made application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the annexation of a 310.00 acre parcel of land
containing the proposed 281 homes. This annexation is designated as District
Annexation 105 and is shown on the attached map. LAFCO has considered this
request and has recommended that this annexation be processed as submitted. LAFCO
has designated this parcel to be Rassier Ranch Boundary Reorganization (LAFC
88-27). No public hearing is required and the annexation of this parcel can be
completed.
A Final Environmental Report (FEIR) for Warmington Homes Planned Development
addressing the proposed annexation has been prepared by the Town of Danville
(acting as lead agency) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). LAFCO has reviewed and considered the FEIR for this annexation (project)
in making its determinations and approving this annexation.
For th i s proj ect, LAFCO has desi gnated the Di stri ct, under GEQA, to be the
Responsible (Conducting) Agency. The Responsible Agency is the public agency
which proposes to carry out or approve a project, for which a Lead Agency has
prepared an EIR.
As a Responsible Agency, the District must consider the Town of Danville's
decision to prepare an FEIR as final unless the exceptions found in Section
4.1.(c), 4.3, and 11.3 of the District's CEQA Guidelines exist. These sections
are attached as Exhibit A. District staff has evaluated the decision by the Town
of Danville to prepare an FEIR specifically with respect to District CEQA
Guidelines Sections 4.1.(c), 4.3, and 11.3 and has found that no exceptional
circumstances exist.
Before approving the annexation, the Board must review and consider the
environmental effects of the project as shown in the FEIR, portions of which
relating to sanitary sewer facilities are attached as Exhibit B. The entire FEIR
has been made available to the Board and is on file at the District offices. The
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION
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DATE
October 14, 1988
significant environmental impacts which were identified in the FEIR and related
mitigation measures are summarized in the Town of Danville's Resolution No. 109-86
which is attached as Exhibit C.
The District as a Responsible Agency has responsibility for mitigating or avoiding
direct and indirect environmental effects on those parts of the project which it
approves in this annexation. The parts of this project which the District will
approve are the design of the sewer system for the subdivision which is to be
built within the property to be annexed and the connection of the sewer system to
the District's system.
The District as a Responsible Agency shall not approve the project as proposed if
the District finds any feasible alternative or feasible mitigation measures within
its powers that would substantially lessen or avoid any significant effect the
project would have on the environment. To complete its consideration of the
environmental effects, the Board must make findings pursuant to District CEQA
Guidelines Sections 7.12 and 7.14 regarding each significant impact identified in
the FEIR and whether each significant impact has been eliminated, substantially
lessened, or properly mitigated. Staff's proposed CEQA findings are attached as
Exhibit D.
After adopting the proposed findings, the Board should order that the Secretary of
the District file a Notice of Determination as a Responsible Agency stating that
the District considered the FEIR as prepared by the Town of Danville as required.
The Board is to consider factors in deciding to approve or disapprove the proposed
annexation. These factors are set forth as Exhibit E.
Following its review, the Board shall adopt a resolution reflecting the
appropriate action taken:
1. Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the FEIR.
2. Approve the proposed annexation based upon a favorable result from the
consideration of the factors set forth in Exhibit C.
3. Order the annexati on if no protest is received from the sol e property
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution which 1) certifies that the Board has reviewed
and considered the FEIR prepared by the Town of Danville, 2) adopts the proposed
fi ndi ngs of staff, 3) orders the Secretary of the Di stri ct to fi 1 e a Noti ce of
Determination and 4) orders the territory annexed.
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EXHIBIT A
CENlRAl CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT'S CEOA GUIDELINES
Section 4.1
Lead Agency Concept
(c) The determination of the Lead Agency of whether to prepare an ErR or
a Negative Decl arati on shall be fi nal and concl usive for all persons,
including Responsible Agencies, unless:
(1) The decision is successfully challenged as provided in Section
21167 of the Public Resources Code,
(2) Circumstances or conditions changed as provided in Section
11.3, or
(3) A Responsible Agency becomes a Lead Agency under Section 4.3.
Section 4.3
Shift in Lead Agency Designation
(a) Where a Responsible Agency is called on to grant an approval for a
project subject to GEOA for which another public agency was the
appropriate Lead Agency, the Responsible Agency shall assume the role of
the Lead Agency when any of the following conditions occur:
(1) The Lead Agency did not prepare any environmental documents for
the proj ect, and the statute of 1 imitati ons has expi red for a
challenge to the action of the appropriate Lead Agency.
(2) The Lead Agency prepared environmental documents for the
project, but the following conditions occur:
(A) A subsequent ErR is required pursuant to Section 11.3,
(B) The Lead Agency has granted a fi nal approval for the
proj ect, and
(C) The statute of limitations for challenging the Lead
Agency's action under CEQA has expired.
(3) The Lead Agency prepared inadequate environmental documents
without consulting with the Responsible Agency as required by
Section 6.3 or 7.3, and the statute of limitations has expired for a
challenge to the action of the appropriate Lead Agency.
(b) When a Responsible Agency assumes the duties of a Lead Agency under
this section, the time limits applicable to a Lead Agency shall apply to
the actions of the agency assuming the Lead Agency duties.
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Section 11.3
Subsequent EIR
(a) Where an EIR or Negative Declaration has been prepared, no
additional EIR need be prepared unless:
(1) Subseq uent changes a re proposed in the proj ect wh i ch will
require important revisions of the previous EIR or Negative
Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental
impacts not considered in a previous EIR or Negative Declaration on
the proj ect;
(2) Substanti al changes occur with respect to the ci rcumstances
under which the project is undertaken, such as a substantial
deterioration in the air quality where the project will be located,
which will require important revisions in the previous EIR or
Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant
environmental impacts not covered in a previous EIR or Negative
Declaration; or
(3) New information of substantial importance to the project
becomes available, and
(A) The information was not known and could not have been
known at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or
the Negative Declaration was adopted, and
(B) The new information shows any of the following:
1. The project will have one or more significant effects
not discussed previously in the EIR;
2. Significant effects previously examined will be
substantially more severe than shown in the EIR;
3. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found
not to be feasi bl e woul din fact be feasi bl e and woul d
substantially reduce one or more significant effects of
the project; and
4. Mitigation measures or alternatives which were not
previously considered in the EIR would substantially
lessen one or more significant effects on the environment.
(b) If the EIR or Negative Declaration has been completed but the
project has not yet been approved, the Lead Agency shall prepare or cause
to be prepared the subsequent EIR before approving the project.
(c) If the proj ect was approved pri or to the occurrence of the
conditions described in subsection (a), the subsequent EIR shall be
prepared by the public agency which grants the next discretionary
approval for the project. In this situation no other Responsible Agency
shall grant an approval for the project until the subsequent EIR has been
completed.
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EXHIBIT B
(Excerpts from Environmental Impact Report-Warmington Homes Planned Development)
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
Settinq. The site is in an area served by the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District. Sewage treatment is provided by the Pacheco sewage
treatment plant. The plant's present rated capacity is 38 million gallons per
day (mgd). Average dry weather flow is 35.1 mgd and peak monthly flow is 62
mgd (Dennis Hall, Central Sanitary District, personal communication).
Plant improvements presently under construction will provide an addition-
al 10 mgd of treatment capacity and are scheduled to be completed in late 1985
or early 1986. The District is presently in the planning stages of deter-
mining the improvements necessary in the Danville trunk systems to handle
cumulative impacts of development in the area.
Potential Impacts. Development of the project would result in the need
for treating an additional 98,350 gpd of wastewater, based on the District's
factors of 100 gallons per person per day with an average family size of 3.5
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persons per residence (Dennis Hall, Central Sanitary District, personal
communication). This total is approximately .25 percent of the plant's
present capacity.
The project woul d most 1 i kely be served by one of two trunk sewers
located in Diablo Road. The largest sewer is a 21-inch line and is located on
the west side of Diablo Road. This line has adequate capacity to handle the
sewage generated by the project. A smaller 12-inch line is located closest to
the proposed project on the east side of Diablo Road. If this line were to be
used, upsizing of certain sections of the line that would reach capacity due
to additional sewage generated by the development would be required. Ex-
pansion or improvements needed in the existing collection system, and ex-
tension of sewer facilities within the site property, would be paid for and
constructed by the project developer.
MitiQation Measures. The following measures are recommended to offset
potential adverse impacts.
1. Any off-road sewer al ignment proposed to serve the project would
requi re a geotechn i ca 1 report to the Di stri ct coveri ng the fo 11 ow-
ing: geological setting of proposed alignment including soil and
bedrock conditions and recommended setbacks from slides and creeks;
stability or instability of selected sewer alignment; potential
groundwater problems; effect of trenching on slope stability;
erosion potential of soils around sewer lines near water courses;
special backfill, trenching, or support methods that may be requir-
ed; and recommended corrections if an instability problem exists or
develops. .
2. The Central Sanitary District should be notified of the number and
type of units approved for the project so that decisions regarding
the appropriate sewer extensions can be made.
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary DistricT
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ROGER J. DOLAN
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JOYCE E. McMr~LAN
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542 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
Danville, CA 94526
ATTENTION: MR. RONALD ERNY, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Gentl ernen:
DEV EL OPMENT REV IEW
DRAFr ENVIRONM:NTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR WARMINGTON HO~S PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
THOMAS BROS. LOC: lOOAl
The following comments should be addressed in the final EIR/EIS:
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The area is not
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Commission and the
required before sewer
within the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
of annexati on by the Local Agency Formati on
Central Contra Costa. Sanitary District is
service can be provided.
2.
The proj ect sewer system shall be desi gned to operate under ~H'avitv
flO'<<. The use of sewage pumps for individual lots will not be
permitted unless it is economic~lly impractical to construct a main
sewer to provide gravity service.
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3.
There shall be inserted in the body of the EIR or EIS the following
statement:
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"The additional sewage generated within this development
w ill-together with other current and future developments invol vi ng
conversion of open land or densification of land uses in the general
area-- requi re improvement of the trunk sewer system and expansi on of
the sewage treatment facilities of this District and the attendant
greater use of energy with i n our criti cal ai r basi n. Avail ability
of energy for sewage treatment and the additional atmospheric
di scharges from treatment pl ant operati ons servi ng th is deve' opment
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Mr. Ronald Erny, Associate Engineer
Nover.'.ber 12, 1985
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or land use, are subject to future but undefined limitations wh~ch
may restri ct ~h i s development or deve! opments 1 n other areas 1 n the
CCCSD service area because of the critical shortages of certain
fuels and because of the critical nature of the air basin, Sewer
facil ity capaciti es cannot be expanded to prov1 de for each
development as it occurs and such expansions, when constructed, will
necessarily provide excess capacity periodically and will have a
growth inducing. potential. Therefore, this development must be
regarded as having a growth inducing impact."
4.
The current capacity of the District's treatment facilities is 38
million gallons per day (mgd) based on a secondary level of
treatment. It shoul d be noted that the f1 ows from the proposed
project will add to the cumulative increase in plant flow
contributed by all new development .in the District. Based on a 1985
average dry weather daily flow rate of close to 36 mgd, it is
apparent that the pl ant is operati ng at near authori zed di scha rge
capacity. Because of this fact, it is important to emphasize that
state, regional, and federal regulatory agencies may, at any time,
put limitations on the number of new connections which can be made
to .the District sewer system.
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Therefore, no guarantee can be given that a sewer 'connection will be
available for any development proposed in the future until treatment
plant expansion construction is completed. If the cumulative effect
of new development threatens to exceed the current authorized
treatment pl ant capacity, additional sewer connections will be
permitted on a discretionary basis.
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Additional treatment plant capacity is currently under construction.
Hydraulic capacity expansion is scheduled for completion in
December, 1;85. Dissolved. flotation thickener is scheduled for
complet~on in October, 1<;'86. The treatment plant capacity will be
45 mgd based on a secondary level of treatment when construction is
compl eted. The 45 mgd treatment pl ant capacity shoul d be adequate
until approximately the year 2000 based upon the 1985 F-SN!,
population growth projections for District's existing boundary and
sphere of influence.
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Mr. Ronald Erny, Associate Planner
November 12, 1985
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5.
Standard Distr1ct policy requires that an eight-inch publ ic sewer
must be extended to serve each parcel (residential or commercial
lot, townhouse unit, condominium building, or apar"bnent complex as
appropriate) to provide aravity. service. A ten-foot exclusive
publ ic sewer easement must be established over the al ignment of any
publ ic main not located within a publ ic road to provide access for
future maintenance.
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The Sanitary District must review and approve any construction plans
involving work on the public sewer system.
6. This development is in an area which .is subject to the District's
Hillside Sewer Policy (copy attached). The requirements of this
Policy shall be followed when construction p'lans are prepared. The
new sewer system shall be designed .with the maximum amount of pipe
in st:-eets or easily accessible areas.
7.
Capacity of the 12-inch and 21-inch lines shoul d be considered
together because they are parallel lines in Diablo Road. The
Sanitary District w111 perform a capacity study to determine if
off~s1te improvements are required for the collection system.
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Jack H. Case
Associate Engineer
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Central Contra Costa County Sanitary District
Comment #4: The area is not within the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District: Approval of annexation by the Local Agency Formation Commission and
the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is required before sewer service
can be provided.
Response: The following sentence should be added to the third paragraph
of the Wastewater Collection and Treatment Section of the Draft ErR:
liThe site is not within the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and
approval of annexation by the Local Agency Formation Commission and. the
DJstrict is required before sewer service can be provided."
Comment #5: The project's sewer system should operate under gravity flow
as opposed to requiring pumps for individual lots.
Response: The following sentence should be added to page 66, Potential
Impacts in the Wastewater Section of the Draft DIR:
II The project sewer system shall be designed to operate under gravity
flow. The use of sewage pumps for individual lots will not be permitted by
the Contra Costa County Sanitary District unless it is economically impracti-
cal to construct a main sewer to provide gravity service."
Comment #6: Expandi ng the sewage collection and treatment system woul d
affect surrounding areas and create cumulative and growth inducing impacts.
Response: The following paragraph should be added to the Cumulative
Impacts section, page 74 of the Draft EIR:
"Sewer facility capacities cannot be expanded to provide for each
development as it occurs and such expansions, when constructed, will necessar-
ily provide excess capacity periodically and will have a growth inducing
potent i a 1 . Therefore, th is development must be regarded as hav i ng a growth
inducing impact."
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Comment #7: The current capacity of the District's treatment facilities
is 38 million gallons per day (mgd) based on a secondary level of treatment.
It shoul d be noted that the flows from the proposed project wi 11 add to the
cumulative increase in plant flow contributed by all new development in the
District. Based on a 1985 average dry weather daily flow rate of close to 36
mgd, it is apparent that the plant is operating at near authorized discharge
capacity. Because of this fact, it is important to emphasize that state,
regional, and federal regulatory agencies may, at any time, put limitations on
the number of new connections which can be made to the District sewer system.
Response: The comment is informational. The discussion of treatment
capacity and current flow on page 65 of the Draft EIR reflects this informa-
tion.
Comment #8: Additional treatment plant capacity is currently under
construction. The 45 mgd treatment plant capacity should be adequate until
approximately the year 2000 based upon the 1985 ABAG population growth
projections for District's existing boundary and sphere of influence.
Response: The following information on additional treatment plant
capacity should be added to the second paragraph in the Wastewater Section on
page 65 of the Draft EIR:
"Additional treatment plant capacity is currently under construction.
Hydraulic capacity expansion is scheduled for completion in December, 1985.
Dissolved flotation thickener is scheduled for completion in October, 1986.
The treatment plant capacity will be 45 mgd based on a secondary level of
treatment when construction is completed. The 45 mgd treatment plant capacity
should be adequate until approximately the year 2000 based upon the 1985 ABAG
population growth projections for District's existing boundary and sphere of
influence."
Comment #9: This development is in an area which is subject to the
District's Hillside Sewer Policy. The requirements of this Policy shall be
followed when construction plans are prepared. The new sewer system shall be
designed with the maximum amount of pipe in streets or easily accessible
areas.
Response: The following mitigation measure should be added to page 66 of
the Draft EIR:
"3. The project sponsor should comply with the District's Hillside Sewer
Policy, and with standard District policy requiring than an eight-inch public
sewer line must be extended to serve each parcel to provide gravity service."
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Comment #10: Capacity of the 12-inch and 21-inch lines should be
considered together because they are parallel lines in Diablo Road. The
Sanitary District will perform a capacity study to determine if off-site
improvements are required for the collection system.
Response: The first full paragraph on page 66 of the Draft EIR should be
revised to read:
"The project would most likely be served by two existing sewer lines in
Diablo Road, a 21-inch line and a 12-inch line. The District would perform a
capacity study to determine if off-site improvements are required for this
collection system. Expansion of improvements needed in the existing
collection systemt and extension of sewer facilities within the site propertYt
would be paid for and constructed by the project sponsor."
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EXHIBIT C
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CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 109-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE DANVILLE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING REVIEW AND
CONSIDERATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MAKING
FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS, AND ESTABLISHING
MITIGATION MEASURES FOR REZONING OF THE WARMINGTONjRASSIER SITE
FROM THE A-2 TO THE P-l ZONE DISTRICT (POD 85-4)
WHEREAS, an environmental impact report (the "EIR") for
WarminqtonjRassier Project (the "Project") was prepared by the
City of Danville (the "City") pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code sections 21000
e.t sea.. and the Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (14 Cal. Adm. Code Sections
15000 et. sea.. hereafter the ("State EIR Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 1985, the City forwarded the Draft
Environmental Impact Report to the State Clearinghouse for
distribution to those agencies which have jurisdiction by law
with respect to the Project, and other interested persons and
agencies, and sought the comments of such persons and agencies;
and
WHEREAS, notice of the completion of the Draft EIR was
mailed to all interested persons and agencies and was published
in the Valley Times on October 15, 1985; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Report was
thereafter reviewed and supplemented to adopt changes suggested,
to incorporate comments received, and the city's response to
said comments, and as so revised and supplemented, a Final
Environmental Impact Report was submitted to the City Council of
the City of Danville; and
WHEREAS, the Planning commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on the Draft EIR on November 12, 1985, and all persons
expressing a desire to comment thereon or object thereto having
been heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on January 13, 1986 and
March 10, 1986 considered the Final EIR, which includes the
Draft EIR and the Revised Responses to Comments document, and
recommended to the City Council that the Final EIR be certified;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council on November 17, 1986 considered
the Final EIR including all comments received and the response
thereto.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DANVILLE that:
A. The city hereby finds and certifies that the Final EIR
has been completed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, as amended ("CEQA"), and the State
EIR Guidelines, and that the City has reviewed and considered
the information contained in the Final EIR prior to making a
decision on the Project.
B. In accordance with Section 15091 of the state EIR
Guidelines, the City finds that the project will have the
following significant impacts and makes findings regarding their
mitigation to acceptable levels:
1. Geology and Topography
a. Impacts
i. Proposed grading on the southwest limb of the
Tassajara syncline would increase the potential
for slope instability in the area.
ii. Grading of the site resulting in exposed soil and
cut slopes would increase erosion hazards.
iii. Proposed cut and fill operations in the four slide
areas identified as sections A through D on page
16 of the DEIR would result in significant changes
in the stability of the affected slopes.
iv. Ground water saturation of geologic material would
reduce stability of surface deposits in areas that
receive fill, especially gullies, swales, and
steep slopes.
v. Settlement of fill due to consolidation of fill
material could result in damage to foundations and
structures.
b. Mitigation measures:
i. Mitigation measures contained on pages 19 and 20
of the Draft EIR are hereby incorporated as
conditions of project approval except as modified
below.
ii. The City finds that changes in project design have
addressed a portion of the mitigation measures
cited above. These mitiqation measures are deemed
to have been satisfied through adoption of this
resolution, specifically referencing proposed
mitigation measures 1,2, and 3.
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iii. Mitigation measure # 5 contained on page 26 of the
Revised Responses to Comments document (comment
#86) is hereby incorporated as a condition at
project approval. .
2 . Drainage
a. Impacts
i. Bank erosion could damage properties located too
close to streams.
ii. storm runoff could cause sediment related problems
resulting in blockage of flood control works as
well as cosmetic damage to residential areas.
iii. Water quality may be adversely affected by
suspended sediment caused by runoff.
b. Mitigation measures:
i. Mitigation measures contained on pages 23 and 24
of the Draft EIR and on page 1 of the Revised
Response to Comments document (comment 1) are
hereby incorporated as conditions of project
approval except as modified below.
ii. Mitigation measure #3 in page 23 of the Draft EIR
is revised to state that grading operations should
be completed prior to October 15 rather than prior
to the start of the rainy season.
iii. Mitigation measure #7 contained on page 24 of the
Draft EIR is amended to include the additional
lanquage contained in page 6 of the Revised
Response to Comments document (comment #18).
iv. The mitigation measure contained on page 27 of the
Revised Response to Comments document (comment
#88) is hereby incorporated as a condition at
project approval.
3. Vegetating and wildlife
a. Impacts:
i. Removal of oak trees and snags within the
development portion of the site would eliminate a
source of food, perch sites and nest sites for
species associated with oak savannah and riparian
woodland.
ii. The existing stream bed would be altered resulting
in the loss of oak and willow trees within the
natural channel.
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iii. wildlife associated with the riparian habitat
would be largely eliminated.
iv. Trees to be preserved in open space areas may
sustain damage form grading operations.
b. Mitigation measures:
i. Mitigation measures contained on pages 30 and 32
of the Draft EIR are hereby incorporated as
conditions of project approval except as modified
below:
ii. The city finds that Mitigation measure # 9 stated
a page 32 of the DEIR is not appropriate due to
changes in project design that lessen or eliminate
the potential impact for which mitigation was
recommended.
iii. Mitigation measure #5 on page 32 of the Draft EIR
revised to read: "A buffer zone averaging 50 feet
wide should be ... II
iv. The mitigation measure contained on page 26 of the
Revised Response to Comments document (comment
#86) is hereby incorporated as a condition at
project approval.
4. Climate and Air quality:
a. Impacts
i. Normal construction activities will result in an
increase in dust and suspended particles in the
project area.
ii. Vehicle use in the development will add to ozone
and carbon monoxide levels in the immediate area.
b. Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures contained on
page 37 of the Draft EIR are hereby incorporated as
conditions of project approval.
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5. Noise:
a. Impacts:
i. Traffic noise generated by the development on
adjacent roads would not exceed standard
acceptable levels.
ii. Residences along El Cajon, McCauley Road and
Redondo Way would be disturbed by increased noise
levels due to construction activities and use of
heavy equipment.
b. Mitigation Measures: The mitigation measure contained
on pages 40 of the Draft EIR is hereby incorporated as
a condition of project approval.
6. Visual Quality:
a. Impacts:
i. views of the project site would change from
undeveloped hillsides and valley bottom to a
residential subdivision.
ii. The predominant two story nature of the proposed
homes would contrast with the predominately one
story homes in the existing subdivision.
iii. The project will appear more dense than the
surrounding subdivision due to the majority of the
homes having two stories, and due to the inclusion
of the patio homes.
b. Mitigation measures: Mitigation measures contained on
pages 52 and 53 of the Draft EIR are hereby
incorporated as conditions of project approval.
7. Traffic and Circulation
a. Impacts:
i. Project traffic would increase the need for
signals at Diablo Road/Camino Tassajara, Diablo
Road/Green Valley Road and Diablo Road/El Cerro
Boulevard intersections.
ii. The increase in traffic due to development would
pose safety problems to elementary school students
using El Cajon Drive, McCauley Road and Diablo
Road.
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iii. site distances from driveways on proposed lots
#74-76 located on "A" Drive could be limited.
iv. The large number of intersections along "A" Drive
could pose safety hazards due to traffic conflicts
between turning vehicles and through traffic.
v. The proposed 40 foot width of "A" Drive would not
be adequate if parking were allowed on both sides
of the street.
vi. The increase in traffic due to development would
contribute to the deterioration of level of
service on the following street seqments:
o El Cerro Blvd. between 1-680 and Diablo Rd.
o Diablo Road between Camino Tassajara and
El Cerro Blvd.
o Diablo Road between El Cerro Blvd. and
Green Valley Rd.
b. Mitigation measures:
i. Mitigation measures contained on pages 61 through
63 of the Draft EIR are hereby incorporated as
conditions of project approval except as modified
or supplemented below.
ii. The City finds that extension of El Cajon Drive to
intersect with McCauley Road would be disruptive
to the existing residential neighborhood and that
preventing such disruption outweighs the advantage
of extending the street.
iii. As a result of El Cajon Drive not being extended
to intersect with McCauley Road, McCauley Road
should be improved as a full two way street
including parking, pedestrian, bicycle and
landscaping improvements as determined by the
city.
iv. The project sponsor should contribute their share
as determined by the City toward capacity related
improvements along the following roadway seqments:
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o Diablo Road between Camino Tassajara and El
Cerro Boulevard.
o El Cerro Boulevard between I-680 and Diablo
Road.
v. The project sponsor should be required to post a
bond with the City for street repair and
maintenance during project development.
vi. Mitigation measure #5 on page 62 of the Draft EIR
is amended to read, "Bicycle lanes and sidewalks
should be provided along McCauley Road through the
site and extending to Diablo Road to minimize
potential safety problems".
vii. Mitigation measure #7 on page 62 of the Draft EIR
is revised to read, "Orientation of driveways for
proposed lots 74-76 should take into account
limited sight distances created by the curve at
'A' Drive in that location.
viii. The mitigation measure contained on page 27 of the
Revised Response to Comments document (comment
#89) is hereby incorporated as a condition of
project approval.
8. Water Service
a. Impacts: Development of the project would require
service from the Danville Pressure Zone for lots below
450 feet elevation, and Diablo Pressure Zone for lots
between 450 and 650 feet in elevation. Water service
to lots in the Diablo Pressure Zone is contingent on
expansion in capacity of the water storage and
distribution system.
b. Mitigation measures: Mitigation measures contained on
page 65 of the Draft EIR are hereby incorporated as
condition at project approval.
9. Wastewater Collection and Treatment:
a. Impacts:
i. Development of the project would necessitate the
treatment of additional wastewater by the Pacheco
Sewage Plant, totalling approximately .25 percent
of its present capacity.
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ii. Depending on which of two adjacent trunk sewers is
utilized by the project enlargement of certain
sections may be required.
b.
Mitigation measures: Mitigation measures contained on
page 66 of the Draft EIR and on page 3 of the Revised
Response to Comments document (comment #9) are hereby
incorporated as conditions at project approval.
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10. Fire Service:
a. Impacts
i. Existing equipment and manpower levels are
sufficient to service the proposed project.
ii. Proposed project location in a dry grass area
raised concern about fire danger.
b. Mitigation measures: Mitigation measures contained on
pages 68 and 69 of the Draft EIR and on page 27 of the
Revised Response to Comments document (comment #87) are
hereby incorporated as conditions at project approval.
11. Police Services
a. Impacts:
i. The project would not have a direct impact on
police manpower or equipment requirements.
ii. Increases in theft and vandalism is expected on
the project site during the construction period.
b. Mitigation measure: The mitigation measure contained
on page 67 of the Draft EIR is hereby incorporated as a
condition of project approval.
12. Schools:
a. Impacts: The estimated increase in school age children
will cause additional pressure on the adjacent schools
which are near or over-capacity now.
b. Mitigation measures:
i. The City finds that adoption of the mitigation
measure contained on page 70 of the Draft EIR is
not appropriate due to the specific nature of the
mitigation measure, and due to uncertainty which
currently exists statewide with regard to
financing of permanent school facilities.
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ii. In lieu of the mitigation measure recommended in
the Draft EIR, the project sponsor should be
required to pay impact fees to the San Ramon
Valley Unified School District in an amount
determined by the School District to offset the
projects impact on existing school facilities
and/or to fund the construction of additional
schools if needed.
13. No significant environmental impacts were identified, and
consequently no mitigation measures are recommended for Gas
and Electric Service, Telephone Services, and Solid Waste
Disposal.
c. Due to potential impacts identified in the EIR and
concerns expressed during the public hearings of the Planning
commission with regard to the project design, certain changes
have been made in the proposed project design. These changes
serve to satisfy a portion of the mitigation measures specified
in paragraph B of this resolution and to lessen environmental
impacts identified in the EIR. The city finds as follows with
regard to the various changes:
1. Visual quality of the project will be enhanced due to a
reduction in the height and extent of graded slopes
throughout the development.
2. The creek and its riparian area will be enhanced by
removing proposed lots from close proximity to its
banks through a larger portion of the creek. A greater
portion of the creek will be left in its current
alignment accompanied by creek enhancement
improvements.
3. Areas identified in the EIR as geologically unstable
have been avoided and others have been redesigned to
better respond to the geologic conditions.
4. The patio home area has been removed from the front
portion of the site adjacent to the creek and has been
relocated to a portion of the site further removed from
the existing residential subdivision. In order to
create the necessary area for development of the patio
home neighborhood, the grading plan was modified
resulting in a significant cut and fill area in the
north central portion of the site. Potential impacts
associated with this grading are as follows:
a. Modification of the existing land from through
both cut and fill may result in geologic
instability in the area.
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b. Creation of an area of development in the lower
portion of a valley may result in drainage impacts
associated with upstream drainage and runoff from
the adjacent slopes.
c. The extent of the cut slope proposed may result in
visual quality impacts resulting from the height
and engineered appearance of the graded area.
Mitigation measures cited in previous paragraphs of
this resolution apply to these impacts and will result
in their reduction to acceptable levels.
D. Pursuant to Section 15091 of the State EIR Guidelines,
the City finds that implementation of the project will have the
following significant impacts which are unavoidable:
1. Permanent loss of open space, wildlife habitat value
and native vegetation.
2. Deterioration of traffic conditions due to cumulative
increases in traffic volumes.
3. Cumulative degradation of air quality and increased
noise levels in Danville due to cumulative traffic
volumes.
4. Short term effects such as the generation of dust and
increased noise levels due to construction activities.
5. Temporary increase in stream sediment loads and
creation of a permanent source for urban pollutants in
surface runoff.
Pursuant to Section 15093 of the State EIR Guidelines, the City
finds as follows regarding the significant unavoidable
environmental impacts:
1. The permanent loss of open space, wildlife habitat
value and native vegetation is allowed to occur due to
the fact that only 66 acres of the site is proposed for
development with the remaining 242 acres to be
maintained in permanent open space. Included in the
permanent open space is a major ridgeline which is a
major geographic feature visible throughout the region.
2. CUmulative deterioration of traffic conditions in the
region is allowed to occur due to satisfaction of a
portion of the regions housing needs, and due to
conditions of development approval which require
improvement of streets which serve the project, located
primarily off-site, extending to 1-680.
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3.
CUmulative and short term effects related to
degradation of air quality, increased noise levels,
generation of dust due to construction activity, and
temporary increases of stream sediment loads are
allowed to occur due to the designation of the property
for development since prior to incorporation of the
City, the existence of developed properties immediately
adjacent to the project and due to beneficial impacts
resulting from the project related to traffic
improvements to be funded by the project sponsor,
preservation of a substantial portion of the site in
open space, and the provision of housing for the
community.
Upon approval of the Project by the City Council, the
City Clerk is hereby directed to file a Notice of
Determination with the County Clerk of Contra Costa
County pursuant to the provisions of Section 21152 of
the Public Resources Code and the State EIR Guidelines
adopted pursuant thereto.
PASSES AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 1986 by the
following vote:
AYES: Counci1members:
Kennett, Lane, McNeely, Offenhartz, Schlendorf
None
NOES: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Counci1members:
None
ABSTAIN: Counci1members:
kl1a 71t..i;~ctH
Mayor f
ATTEST: tJ~.AetJ(
4~ Clerk ~
PAGE 25 OF 29 PAGES
EXHmIT 0
FINDINGS
The following are proposed findings based on staff's review of the FEIR
prepared and certified by the Town of Danville as the Lead Agency and
review of Resol ution No. 109-86 of the Town of Danville regarding this
proj ect.
o The District has reviewed and considered the FEIR as prepared by the
Town of Danville.
o With the exception of sanitary service being provided by Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District in campl iance with the mitigation
measures that are within the District's responsibility and
jurisdiction, mitigation measures as shown in the Town of Danville's
Resolution 109-86 are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of
other public agencies and not the Sanitary District.
o The Town of Danville's Resolution No. 109-86 and its enclosures/
attachments are incorporated herei n by reference and the Town of
Danville's findings and determinations set forth in said Resolution,
which are within District responsibility and jurisdiction, are
adopted including statements of overriding considerations.
o Each significant impact identified in the EIR and as shown in the
Town of Danville's Resolution No. 109-86 has been eliminated,
substantially lessened, properly mitigated, or deemed to be
acceptable in view of the overriding benefits of the project. The
Board has used discretion in determining that all significant
effects on the envi ronment have been el imi nated or substanti all y
lessened where feasible.
o The determination of this proposal is in compliance with the
mitigation measures that are within the District's responsibility
and jurisdiction.
o There are no alternative or mitigation measures within the
District's powers that would substantially lessen or avoid any
significant effect, or mitigate or lessen the direct or indirect
environmental effects of providing Sanitary District services to the
property to be annexed.
PAGE 26 OF 29 PAGES
EXHIBIT E
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED BY lHE BOARD
1. Whether the proposed annexati on will be in The best interest of
landowners or present or future inhabitants within the District and
within the territory proposed to be annexed to the District.
2. LAFCO's Resolutions 88-27 making the determination that the proposed
annexation should proceed forward without notice and hearing by
this Board (see Attachment 1).
3. Factors required by Government Code Section 56841 which were taken
into consideration by LAFCO in making its determination to refer the
proposed annexati on to our Di stri ct as the conducti ng authori ty.
These factors are listed in Attachment 2.
4. Any other matters which the Board deems material to the decision to
approve or disapprove the proposed annexation. The Board is not
required to make any express findings concerning any of the factors
considered by the conducting authority.
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PAGE 27 OF 29 PAGES
ATTA .:NT 1
RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MAKING DETERMINATIONS
AND APPROVING PROPOSED
RASSIER RANCH BOUNDARY REORGANIZATION (LAFC 88-27)
The Local Agency Formation Commission finds:
On June 20, 1988, a landowner petition was submitted to the
Executive Officer of this Commission, making application for
annexation of affected territory to Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District (CCCSD) and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD); and
At the times and in the form and manner provided by law, said
Executive Officer gave notice of public hearing by this Commission
upon said application; and
The Executive Officer reviewed said application and prepared the
Executive Officer Report including his recommendations therein; said
application and report were presented to and considered by this
Commission, the Executive Officer noting that all of the owners of
affected land have given their written consent to the proposal and;
The public hearing by this Commission was held on September 14,
1988 at the time and place specified in the notice of pUblic hearing;
and
At said hearing, this Commission heard and considered all oral
and written protests, objections and evidence presented or filed, and
all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard in respect
to any matter relating to said application and report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED that:
Section 1. It is hereby certified that the Commission has
reviewed and considered the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)
prepared by the Town of Danville acting as Lead Agency, pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act, for environmental review of
the SUbject project.
Section 2. The Commission hereby incorporates Danville City
Council Resolution No. 109-86 herein by this reference and adopts the
City Council's findings and determinations as set forth in said
resolution, that are within Commission responsibility and juris-
diction. This includes the statements of overriding considerations
regarding the significant unavoidable environmental impacts.
Section 3. The Commission hereby finds that mitigation measures
specified by the FEIR are within the responsibility and jurisdiction
of agencies other than this Commission.
Section 4. The proposal is assigned the designation of "Rassier
Ranch Boundary Reorganization (LAFC 88-27) and the affected territory
is legally uninhabited.
Section 5. The proposed reorganization is hereby approved
SUbject to conditions that 1) the boundary of affected territory shall
be as set forth in attached Exhibit "A", and 2) such territory shall
be subject to ordinances, rules, regulations, bonded indebtedness and
contractual obligations of CCCSD and EBMUD.
Section 6. Pursuant to Government Code Section 56029(f), the
Sanitary Board of CCCSD is hereby designated as the conducting
authority; pursuant to Government Code Section 57000, said Sanitary
Board is hereby directed to initiate proceedings for the proposed
reorganization in compliance with this resolution; and pursuant to
Government Code Section 56837, said Sanitary Board is hereby
authorized to conduct such proceedings without notice and hearing.
Section 7. The Executive Officer is hereby directed to mail
certified copies of this resolution in the manner and as provided in
Section 56853 of the Government Code.
PAGE 28 OF 29 PAGES
Resolution LAFC -27
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 14, 1988 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Longshore, Miladinovich, Torlakson, Uilkema
and Fahden
NOES: None
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
a resolution passed and adopted by said Commission on the date afore-
said.
Dewey E. Mansfield
Executive Officer
~) -Me~~
Staff Analyst
By:
DEM:JJM:ap
Attachment
Distribution:
Roger Dolan, General Manager; CCCSD
Jay MCCoy, Construction Division Manager; CCCSD
Bill Gregory, Real Property Specialist; CCCSD
Jerome B. Gilbert, General Manager; .EBMUD
Paula E. Malcom, Secretary of the District; EBMUD
Roger Ranuio, Manager of New Business; EBMUD
George sipel, City Manager; Town of Danville
Joseph Calabrigo, Danville Planning Director
Bruce Kern, Deputy Executive Officer, Alameda LAFCO
Jeffrey E. McClung, Dividend Development Corp.
.PAGE 29 OF 29 PAGES
.TT ACHMENT NO. 2
FACTORS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT
CODE 56841 WHIQ-f WERE CONSIDERED BY LAFCO
(a) Population, population density; land area and land use; per
capita assessed valuation; topography, natural boundaries, and
drainage basins; proximity to other populated areas; the
likelihood of significant growth in the area, and in adjacent
incorporated and unicorporated areas, during the next 10 years.
(b) Need for organized community services; the present cost and
adequacy of governmental services and control s in the area;
probable future needs for those services and controls; probable
effect of the proposed incorporation, formation, annexation, or
exclusion and of alternative courses of action on the cost and
adequacy of services and control s in the area and adj acent
areas.
"Services," as used in this subdivision, refers to governmental
services whether or not the services are services which woul d
be provided by local agencies subject to this division, and
includes the public facilities necessary to provide those
services.
(c) The effect of the proposed action and of alternative actions,
on adjacent areas, on mutual social and economic interests, and
on the local governmental structure of the county.
(d) The conformity of both the proposal and its anticipated effects
with both the adopted commission policies on providing planned,
orderly, efficient patterns of urban development, and the
pol icies and priorities set forth in Government Coae Section
56377.
(e) The effect of the proposal on maintaining the physical and
economic integrity of agricultural lands, as defined" by
Government Code Secti on 56016.
(f) The definiteness and certainty of the boundaries of the
territory, the nonconformance of proposed boundaries with lines
of assessment or ownership, the creation of islands or
corridors of unicorporated territory, and other similar matters
affecting the proposed boundaries.
(g) Consistency with city or county general and specific plans.
(h) The sphere of influence of any local agency which may be
applicable to the proposal being reviewed.
(i) The comments of any affected local agency.
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Central ~ontra Costa Sanitary ..Astrict
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAGE 1 OF 2
POSITION
PAPER
BOARD MEETING OF
October 20, 1988
NO.
IV.
CONSENT CALENDAR 9
SUBJECT
ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING
DEFICIENT SEWER FACILITIES IN MARTINEZ, ORINDA, PLEASANT
HILL, AND WALNUT CREEK, (DISTRICT PROJECT 4327) AND
AUTHORIZE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
DATE
October 12
TYPE OF ACTION
ACCEPT CONTRACT
WORK
INITIATING DEPT./DIV.
Engineering Department/
Construction Division
ISSUE: Construction has been completed on the Replacement of Existing Deficient
Sewer Facilities Project at sites in Martinez, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut
Creek and the work is now ready for acceptance.
BACKGROUND: This project included the replacement of existing deficient sewer
facilities at four sites in the District, described in more detail on Attachment 1
and in the 1988-89 Capital Improvement Budget on Page CS-48.
V & M Backhoe of Pittsburg was issued a Notice to Proceed on July 25, 1988. Two
change orders were issued on the project to delete three sewer reconnections at
Warren Street, Martinez, and to relocate a drainage ditch at Sleepy Hollow Lane,
Orinda. The original contract completion date of September 23, 1988, was
extended to October 7, 1988, due to the extra time required for the District to
resolve a surface drainage problem at the Sleepy Hollow Lane site and for the
contractor to complete the extra work. All contract work was completed prior to
the new completion date.
It is appropriate to accept the contract work at this time. A detailed accounting
of the project cost will be provided to the Board at the time of project close
out.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the contract work for construction of the Replacement of
Existing Deficient Sewer Facilities Project in Martinez, Orinda, Pleasant Hill,
and Walnut Creek (District Project 4327) and authorize the filing of the Notice of
Completion.
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION
T,q-t
1302A-9/85 T AT
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INITIATING DEPT./DIV.
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Page 2 of 2
ATTACH~NT 1
REPLACE~NT OF DEFICIENT SEWER FACILITIES
DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 4327
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SITE A - Warren Street, Martinez
The work at this site consisted of the relocation of five 4-inch private side
sewers to connect to an 8-inch public sewer in Warren Street, and the installation
of approximately 100 feet of 8-inch publ ic sewer and a new manhole in Grandview
Avenue. Six private side sewers were relocated so that they now connect to this
new 1 ine. Extensive work was requi red on a number of private resi denti allots.
SITE B - Sleepy Hollow, Orinda
This work consisted of the installation of 166 feet of 6-inch public sewer and one
manhole. The construction now provides an access point (manhole) in a public
street where mechanical cleaning equipment can be used to clean several hundred
feet of downstream line, thereby avoiding the need to enter private property with
hand-operated equipment.
SITE C - Sunset Road, Pleasant Hill
The work consisted of the abandonment of the existing sewer line and the
construction of approximately 265 feet of parallel 8-inch sewer main in the paved
roadway. Five existing side sewers were reconnected to the new public main.
SITE D - Arbutus Court, Walnut Creek
The work consisted of the abandonment of an existing 4-inch lateral and the
construction of approximately 240 feet of new 4-inch system which tied into a new
manhole installed over an existing 6-inch sewer main.
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Central ~ontra Costa Sanitary .Jistrict
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAGE 1 OF 2
POSITION
PAPER
BOARD MEETING OF
Octo be r 20, 1988
NO.
IV.
CONSENT CALENDAR
10
SUBJECT
ADVISE THE BOARD OF THE ClOSE OUT OF THE FURNACE
CONTROL ROOM PHASE I AND II PROJECT (DP 3694.5) AND
THE OVERALL INCINERATOR REPAIRS AND MODIFICATION PROJECT
AND RETURN $8,300 TO THE TREATMENT PLANT PROGRAM BUDGET
DATE
October 14, 1988
TYPE OF ACTION
INFORMATIONAL
SUI3.MITTED I;lY C k
Kenneth 1 a r
Assistant Engineer
J,tIIITI,I\ TING DI;PT./DI.\I.
cnglneerlng uepartment/
Construction Division
ISSUE: All work has been completed on the construction of the Furnace Control
~Phase I and II Project and this project can now be closed out.
BACKGROUND: The subject project is the last of a series of contracts within the
overall Incinerator Repairs and Modifications Project authorized by the Board of
Di rectors on August 1, 1984. The work on the control room proj ect was performed
in two phases. Phase I i ncl uded the constructi on of a new control room and
adjoining locker/shower room facll ity. Under Phase II a new graphics panel,
control consol e, auxi li ary control panel s, and state-of-the-art programmabl e
controllers were installed and existing furnace controls were relocated into the
new control room.
Pacific Mechanical Corporation was issued a Notice to Proceed on January 30, 1986.
The original contract completion date was November 26, 1986. All work was
substanti all y compl eted by the Contractor on J ul y 21, 1987. Appropri ate time
extensions were negotiated with the Contractor as a result of changes in the
contract scope, change orders, extra work, and rel ated issues. The project was
accepted by the Board on August 20, 1987. Since that time the Contractor has
developed and modified approximately 175 record drawings depicting the furnace
control operations. The completion of these record drawings was the Contractor's
last contractual obligation.
The Furnace Control Room Phase I and II original construction contract was for
$534,700. A total of 13 change orders, totaling $37,203, were issued for changes
to the control room, control wi ri ng, furnace fuel switchi ng val ves, and
programmabl e control 1 ers. The total contract amount pai d to the Contractor was
$571,903.
The project to repair and modify the District's two multiple hearth furnaces
started with a facilities plan study in mid-1982 with final operational start-up
in 1984. Soot ash system modifications, access modifications, fuel gas
modifications, miscellaneous electrical/instrumentation work, bottom ash system
modifications, and other alterations to make the furnace system operational were
completed under various previous contracts in conjunction with work by District
forces. This highly successful project gave the treatment process a cost
effective and flexible solids handling system.
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION
INITIATI~./DIV.
Jljj
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1302A-9/85
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MH
RSK
JSM
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SUBJECT
ADVISE THE BOARD OF THE ClOSE OUT OF THE FURNACE
CONTROL ROOM PHASE I AND II PROJECT (DP 3694.5) AND
THE OVERALL INCINERATOR REPAIRS AND MODIFICATION PROJECT
AND RETURN $8,300 TO THE TREATMENT PLANT PROGRAM BUDGET
POSITION PAPER
PAGE 2 OF 2
DATE
October 14, 1988
It is now appropriate to close out the overall project along with this final
project. The total budget for the overall Incinerator Repairs and Modifications
Project was $4,830,783; with a total cost for the project of $4,822,483. Staff is
closing out the project which will result in $8,300 being returned to the
Treatment Plant Program Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: This item is presented to the Board of Directors for information
only. No action is necessary.
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13028-9/85
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Centra~ ~ontra Costa Sanitar) Jistrict
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAGE 1 OF 3
POSITION PAPER BOARD MEETI~ober 20, 1988
sUOfRECT STAFF TO SEWRE THE SERV ICES CF AN ARBIlRATOR IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTIa.E III. SECTION 3.3.B & 3.4.B CF
THE tEMOfWI)UM OF UNDERSTANHtI; BElWEEN CENlRAL. CONlRA
COSTA SANITARY DISlRICT AN:> THE EJR.OYEES' ASSOCIATION.
PUBLIC EMPlOYEES' LOCAL. NO. 1
NO.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 11
DPQCtober 5, 1988
TYPE OF ACTION
PERSONNEL
SUBMITTED BY
Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager
INITIATING DEPT.lDIV.
Administrative/Personnel
ISSUE: In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the
i5'i5trict and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Employees' Association,
Public Employees Union, Local No. One (Local 11), the Board must employ an
arbitrator to render a recommendation when disciplinary actions are appealed to the
Board 1 evel .
BACKGROUND: Mr. Rob Ramsay, Maintenance Crew Leader, Collection System Operations
Department, has refused to shave his beard and be fit tested for respirator use as
requi red by Di strict Safety Di rective 7.1. The matter was handl ed under the
discipline provisions of the current Memorandum of Understanding between the
parties. Mr. Ramsay was dissatisfied with the Hearing Officer's decision and has
exercised his appeal rights. Accordingly, he has appealed to the Board of Directors
under Article III, Section 3.3.B and 3.4.B of the current M.O.U. which reads, in
part, as follows:
"B. Appeal to Board of D1rec'tors
Permanent employees dissatisfied with the Hearing Officer's decision,
only in matters rel ating to suspension, reduction in rank or payor
dismissal, may appeal to the Board of Directors pursuant to the
procedures set forth herein.
3 .4 APPEAl
A. General
An employee, except as provided in Sections 4-410, 4-411, 4-412, and
4-415 in Chapter 4 of the District Ordinance COde, may appeal the
Hearing Officer's decision by appeal ing to the Board via fll ing a
written request for hearing with the Secretary of the District within
five (5) working days of receipt of the Hearing Officer's decision. The
Secretary shall cal endar the matter at the next regul arly schedul ed
Board Meeting in keeping with established guidelines for calendaring an
agenda item.
B. Board Shall Des1gna'te Represen'ta't1ve to Hear Appeal
The Board shall employ a neutral third party to hear the appeal and to
recommend action to the Board.
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION
SUBJECT
DIRECT STAFF TO SECURE THE SERV ICES OF AN ARBIlRATOR IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTIQ.E III. SECTION 3.3.B & 3.4.B OF
THE M:MORAN>UM OF UNlERSTANHt(2 BElWEEN CENlRAL CONlRA
COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT AND THE EMPlOYEES' ASSOCIATION.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' LOCAL NO. 1
POSITION
PAPER
PAGE 2 OF 3
DATE
Octobe r 5, 1988
c. Adop't or Modify R8COIIIIIlenda'tion
The Board may adopt, reject, or modify the recommendation of the
Board-appointed neutral third party. The decision of the Board is the
final action of the District."
At the September 27, 1988 Board Personnel Committee Meeting, this situation was
discussed. The Committee was briefed on the likelihood that this matter would be in
adv i sory arb itrati on.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to secure the services of an arbitrator according
to the M.O.U. process in the matter of the appeal of Mr. Rob Ramsay.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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PAPER
BOARD MEETING OF
October 20, 1988
NO.
IV.
DATE
October 17, 1988
TYPE OF ACTION
CONSENT CALENDAR 12
SUBJECT
APPROVE ATTENDANCE OF RIOiARD BOYlAN, VEHIQE AND
EQUIPMENT M:OiANIC AT AIR BRAKE TRAINING SCHOQ IN
RENO, NEVADA, OCTOBER 24-28, 1988
APPROVE ATTENDANCE
SUBMITTED BY INITIATING DEPT./DIV.
Yvonne Brown, Administrative Secretary Collection System Operations Department
ISSUE: Approval by the Board of Directors is required for out-of-state travel.
BACKGROUND: Ai r operated brakes are used on many of the Di strict's heavy
vehicles. In-house maintenance expertise is needed to adequately service
vehicles with air brake systems. Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems has scheduled an
"Air Brake Training School" to be held on October 24-28, 1988 in Reno, Nevada.
This 5-day training school is designed to instruct mechanics in the maintenance
and repair of air brakes in heavy trucks. The curriculum includes the
fundamental s of compressed ai r, and the operati on and serv ice of maj or ai r
brake components.
Richard Boylan, Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic, in the Vehicle and Equipment
Section has been scheduled to attend this class. The cost for this fiv~day
training is estimated to be $475 (including transportation, lodging and meals).
Funds are available in the Collection System Operations Department 1988-89
Account for Technical Training, Conferences and Meetings.
REOOMtE~DATION: Approve attendance of Richard Boylan, Vehicle and Equipment
Mechanic, at Air Brake Training School on October 24-28, 1988 in Reno, Nevada.
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
PAGE
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NO.
VII. PERSONNEL 1
SUBJECT
DATE
ADOPT A NEW CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR ENGINEERING
SUPPORT SUPERVISOR S-70 ($3,149-$3,812) AND DELETE
THE OLD CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR ENGINEERING SUPPORT
SUPERVISOR S-68 ($3,000-$3,633)
Octob
TYPE OF ACTION
PERSONNEL
Division Mana er
Department
Division
ISSUE: Board approval is required for adopting a new class description for
Engineering Support Supervisor.
BACKGROUND: In June the Engineering Support Supervisor in the Engineering
Division was promoted to Engineering Assistant in the Construction Division. With
the position being vacated and new responsibilities being added to the position,
i.e. the implementation of a $1.5 million automated mapping/computer-aided design
(AM/CAD) system, a decision was made to re-examine the job classification and
salary range for the position.
The main responsibility of the Engineering Support Supervisor is the supervision
of the staff that performs mapping, design drafting, and as-built preparation for
the District. In addition, the supervisor also oversees the graphics and printing
activities within the District. In order to successfully implement the new AM/CAD
system, the Engineering Support Supervisor will also need a working knowledge of
the hardware and software associated with the AM/CAD system. Because of the
concern about the new AM/CAD duties and responsibilities for the position, Ralph
Anderson and Associates was retained by the District to conduct a classification
and compensation review of the Engineering Support Supervisor's position (see
Attachment I). The Anderson review recommended that, due to the addition of an
AM/CAD system and to ensure a 15 percent differential over subordinate
classifications, the Engineering Support Supervisor classification be changed from
range S-68 ($3,000-$3,633) to range S-70 ($3,149-$3,812) and the class description
be modified (see Attachment II).
The report also suggested that it may be difficult to fill the Engineering Support
Supervisor position with an individual competent in not only the engineering
aspects of the job, i.e. as-built preparation, mapping, drafting, AM/CAD, but also
the graphics and printing aspects of the job. It was, therefore, suggested that
consideration be given to transferring the graphics and printing functions to the
Administrative Department since these functions are District-wide services, and it
is not uncommon to find such services under an Administrative Department. After
review of the Anderson report, staff concluded that the increase in the salary
range from S-68 to S-70 is appropriate and that the transfer of the printing and
graphics functions to the Administrative Department take place. This change was
discussed with the Board Personnel Committee on September 27, 1988. The salary
range and job responsibilities proposed to the Committee at that time are the same
as presented herein; however, the education and experience required has been
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION
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SUBJECT
ADOPT A NEW CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR ENGINEERING
SUPPORT SUPERVISOR S-70 ($3,149-$3,812) AND DELETE
THE OLD CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR ENGINEERING SUPPORT
SUPERVISOR S-68 ($3,000-$3,633)
POSITION PAPER
PAGE 2 OF 7
DATE
October 17, 1988
refined based on discussion with other agencies. The Engineering and
Administrative departments will transfer the printing and graphics functions upon
Board approval of this item.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Delete the class description for Engineering Support Supervisor
Range S-68, and adopt the new class description for Engineering Support Supervisor
with Range S-70.
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Ralph Andersen.
& Associates
1446 Ethan Way
Suite 101
Sacramento. CA 95825
(916) 929-5575
3860 West Northwest Highway
Suite 230
Dallas. TX 75220
(214) 956.7097
September 16, 1988
TO:
Paul Morsen, Deputy General Manager
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Nancy Nitt1er, Senior Consultant
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Compensation Review of Engineering Support Supervisor
This memo outlines our findings and recomendations after reviewing
the classification of Engineering Support Supervisor.
STUDY SCOPE AND PROCESS
Ralph Andersen & Associates was retained by the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District to conduct a classification and compensation
review of the Engineering Support Supervisor classification to
determine whether there were any new duties or responsibilities
which would necessitate a higher salary range for the position. The
analysis included a review of current class specifications, back-
ground documentation and an interview with Dave Williams.
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Engineering Support Supervisor is currently responsible for
engineering support services including drafting, as-built updates,
graphics, mapping, and printing services. A concern was expressed
that the future addition of a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system
might require a higher salary for the classification. Because of
the addition of this system and to ensure a 15% differential over
subordinate classifications, it is recol1111ended that the Engineering
Support Supervisor classification be moved to range S70.
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Mr. Pau'l Mor$en
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Page Two
Based upon our experience, it does not appear that the District will
have any future recruitment problems with the position since most
individuals filHng the position would probably have the capabili-
ties to use CAD systems.
A concern was also expressed regarding the organizational structure
of the services under the position. In the past it has been diffi-
cult to recruit individuals with the technical expertise to effi-
ciently supervise the printing services. section and, to a lesser
extent, the graphics section. It is difficult to recruit qualified
individuals who are familiar with all five support services. The
District might want to consider placing the printing services in
another department or divisi'on. Based upon our experience with
other public agencies, it is typical to find print shop sections
under an administrative department, since they are an agency-wide
service and are not specific to one department or division. The
District also might want to consider adding another supervisory or
senior level position to the support services section with the cur-
rent position being responsible for mapping, drafting and as-built
services and the new position being responsible for graphics and
printing services. These lIspecializedll sections would enable the
District to recruit more qualified individuals, since the organiza-
tional structure would more closely resemble that of other agencies.
I woul d happy to di scuss these recommendati ons wi th you at your
earliest convenience.
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
SANITARY DISTRICT
Effective: 10/6/88
Range: MSG-70
ENGINEERING SUPPORT SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Plan, supervise, coordinate, and administer the activities of subordinate
staff responsible for providing technical support services to the
Di stri ct' sengi neeri ng functi ons. (-9UCIr-as-rnef)f)1ftgJ-~~-rl'g)-1'1""r-M-tn9'
a.n4-gr-a.p.A.i-Gs-w.or~). Support services incl ude drafting. pel"llanent records
such as .apping and as-builts. and design drafting.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general superv i si on from hi gher 1 evel professi onal or management
personnel.
Exercise direct and indirect supervision over subordinate technical
personnel.
EXNA..ES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the
foll ow i ng:
Pl an, superv i se, and coordi nate engi neeri ng support work performed by
subordinate staff including design drafting services.
Receive and act on requests for services from various District
departments and divisions.
Assi gn pri oriti es and schedul e the work of subordi nates, based upon the
nature of current projects and short-range timing needs.
Confer with superv i sory and management personnel to di scuss work
activities and priorities; prepare reports as required.
Evaluate and recommend ways to improve productivity.
Respond to technical and difficult questions from subordinates regarding
HRa-p'~~~-aA-&) pennanent records drafti ng work.
Work with representatives from outside publ ic agencies, such as County
Public Works, County Planning, and County Assessor's Office, on ~~~~g)
permanent record questions or issues.
Initiate changes required to be made in District ("1ft81)9--6"tl--p'I"6'~"'ty-
~d6~~~~.r permanent records by use of Automated Mapping/Computer Aided
Design.
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Assist in budget preparation for engineering support function.
CENlRAL CONlRA CX>STA SAN ITARY DISlRICT
Engineering Support Supervisor (Continued)
Maintain an inventory of appropriate supplies and materials.
Train and develop subordinates in the principl es of engineering design
drafting and the operation and maintenance of Auto.ated Mapping/Computer
Aided Design equi~nt.
Supervise ~1-ft)- and evaluate subordinate technical staff.
Perform related duties as required.
OUAlIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in mapping,
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preparation, engineering and drafting.
Eq ui pment, tool s, materi al s, and suppli es used in assi gned
engineering support functions.
Mathemati cal
trigonometry,
drafti ng.
Autanated Mapping/Computer Aided Design.
principles and concepts of algebra, geometry,
and their application to mapping and engineering
(~1-M--5hop--eq-t.ti-pnteMr~-and-~~.-)
Basic surveying, hydraulicsJI IleChanical and electrical principles
and pract ices as they rel ate to the desi gnJl lIappi ngJl and as-buil t
docu.entation of sewerage facilities.
Principles, practices, and techniques of supervision.
Safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work
assi gnments.
Design drafting as it applies to sewerage facilities design.
Ability to:
Plan, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of technical
engineering support personnel.
Deal with complex and difficult mapping and drafting issues and
probl ems.
Interpret maps, bl uepri nts, constructi on pl ans, di agrams, sketches,
and survey notes.
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Engineering Support Supervisor (Continued)
Trai n others in the proper appl icati on of f-drll:fttng--e.m:t--gra-piTi-es-
eq-Ij'~) AutOllated Mapping/Computer Aided Design Syst.s.
c.ov.e.r-see. -aM -a4'A- 'J..A. i-st-e-r- ..p.r- 'J..A.t- -snop. -S&P.'-"J.Ge.s. -and- ~ 'W- i-t-i-es-.-)
Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, and related
documents.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Develop, use, and train others in the c~plex Autc.ated
Mapping/Computer Aided Design Computer programs and equipment.
Learn and observe all appropri ate safety precauti ons as req ui red by
the District including, but not limited to, Cal/OSHA General
Industry Safety Orders and the Di stri ct' s Respi ratory Protecti on
Program.
Experience and Education
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be
qual ifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abil ities
would be:
Experience:
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Five years of experience co.parable to that of an Engineering
Technician III including experience in sewerage facilities
design and mapping, cOllputer-a1ded mapping and drafting,
prograani ng and operation of N41CNl systMs. Two of the five
years to be in a supervisory role.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supp19llented
by college level courses in surveying, so11s IleChan1cs, and
hydraulics. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a
closely related field is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.