HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 05-21-09 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
' OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON MAY 21, 2009
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a regular
meeting at its regular place of business, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra
Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009.
President Nejedly called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Nejedly
ABSENT: Members: McGill
a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Board and staff joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
' MS/CG President Paul Louis addressed the Board and staff and commented on the
recently-concluded labor negotiations with his group. He commended the negotiation
teams for their professionalism. He noted that it took 13 meetings to reach an
agreement, versus 5 meetings last time. He expressed regret that the Board did not
agree to conduct a salary survey, stating that that will be a priority for his group when
the current agreement expires.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Lucey to adopt the
Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 3.i. Motion passed by the following vote
of the Board:
AYES: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: McGill
a. Approve expenditures dated May 21, 2009. Reviewed by Budget and Finance
Committee.
' b. Establish June 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing on
proposed reimbursement fees for the properties which could connect to Job
5855, Canon Drive, Orinda; Job 5684, Crest View Court, Orinda; Job 6435,
Ramon Court, Danville; and Job 6453, Cherry Lane, Walnut Creek.
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c. Establish June 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to '
consider adopting a Negative Declaration for District Annexation 167-1 and 167-7
-North Gate.
Accept the contract work for the Dissolved-Air Flotation Thickeners (DAFT)
Polymer System Improvements, District Project 7258, completed by DW
Nicholson Corporation, and authorize filing of the Notice of Completion.
e. Adopt Resolution of Application 2009-027 requesting that Contra Costa Local
Agency Formation Commission (lAFCO) initiate proceedings to annex ten
separate areas to the District (District Annexation 174), and find that the
annexation of each property in Annexation Areas 174-1 through 174-10 is
exempt from CEQA under District CEQA Guidelines Section 15319.
Adopt Resolution 2009-028 authorizing the President of the Board of Directors
and the Secretary of the District to execute a grant of easement to PG&E on the
wastewater treatment plant site, APN 159-140-057, and authorize staff to record
documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder.
Adopt Resolutions 2009-029 and 2009-030 accepting a grant of easement from
Micah and Bristol Nash, District Project 4985, Parcel R-25; authorizing execution
of a quitclaim deed to property owners at 1572 Ruth Drive, Pleasant Hill, District
Project 4985, Parcel 25; and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra '
Costa County Recorder.
h. Adopt Resolution 2009-031 authorizing the President of the Board of Directors
and the Secretary of the District to execute a Consent to Common Use
Agreement with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to permit a
compatible use over a District easement, Miner Road, Orinda, District Project
1572, Parcel 144, APN 263-020-019 (portion of); and authorize staff to record
documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder.
Authorize supplemental funds of $150,000, from the Sewer Construction Fund,
for the 2008-2009 Recycled Water Program Capital Improvement Budget.
Approval recommended by Recycled Water Committee.
This item was deferred until later on the agenda at the request of the General
Manager.
j. Authorize the General Manager to execute a renewal of the interagency
partnership agreement with Mountain View Sanitary District (MVSD) to provide
support for MVSD's Pollution Prevention Program, including Source Control
inspections and preparation of the MVSD Pollution Prevention Report, for two
years through fiscal year 2010-11 for total potential billings to MVSD of $44,000 '
over the two-year period.
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Member Menesini asked whether providing staff support to MVSD will negatively
' impact District staffs workload. Ms. Farrell responded that it will not.
Member Menesini suggested that staff look at the possibility of sharing some of
the benefits of MVSD's nature study area.
Member Lucey stated that he does not want to undertake any more new projects
that involve District expense without further fiscal review.
k. Authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to an existing
professional services agreement with Dodson Psomas, Inc., in the amount of
$25,000, with a cost ceiling of $74,891 for the Sleepy Hollow Improvements,
District Project 5960.
Member Menesini stated that upgrades to pumping stations are very important.
4. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
General Manager James Kelly requested that Item 3.i. on the Consent Calendar be
considered later in the meeting.
5. BIDS AND AWARDS
' a. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $152 820 TO
BEST CONTRACTING SERVICES. INC.. THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
BIDDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEADWORKS AND
MECHANICAL SHOP ROOFS DISTRICT PROJECT 7211 ~ FIND THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
{CEQA); AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
General Manager James Kelly stated that the air stream leaving the Odor Control Units,
which are located adjacent to the Headworks Building, has a low pH. This has resulted
in corrosion of metal work on both the Headworks Building and the Mechanical
Shop/Warehouse roofs. In addition, numerous leaks from the roof of the Mechanical
Shop/Warehouse need to be repaired. This project will rehabilitate both roofs and
install a protective coating on the metal work.
Three bids were received from contractors. The Engineer's pre-bid estimate was
$135,000. The bids ranged from $152,820 to $293,215. Staff recommends awarding a
$152,820 contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder.
It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini to find that the
project is exempt from CEQA; to award a construction contract to Best Contracting
' Services, Inc.; and to authorize the General Manager to execute the contract
documents as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board:
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AYES: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Nejedly '
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: McGill
b. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $238.796.50
TO INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES. INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
BIDDER FOR THE MINER ROAD TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENT, DISTRICT
PROJECT 5951; FIND THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
General Manager James Kelly stated that staff advertised the Miner Road Trunk Sewer
Project on April 23, 2009 and April 30, 2009, and opened bids on May 8, 2009. The
project will line 3,870 feet of existing 15" clay sewer with acured-in-place-pipe (CIPP)
liner, as well as reconnect two laterals and renovate several manholes.
Five bids were received from contractors. The Engineer's Estimate was $1.25 million.
The bids ranged from $238,797 to $325,877. Staff recommends awarding a
$238,796.50 contract to Insituform as the lowest responsive bidder.
It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini to find that the
project is exempt from CEQA; to award a construction contract to Insituform '
Technologies, Inc.; and to authorize the General Manager to execute the contract
documents as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board:
AYES: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: McGill
c. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3.791.400 TO
MANITO CONSTRUCTION. INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER FOR
THE SOLIDS HANDLING IMPROVEMENTS. DISTRICT PROJECT 7260 FIND
THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS: AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $390 000 WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL
FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $957 304
General Manager James Kelly stated that the Solids Handling Plan, which was updated
in September 2005, recommended that the District improve the equipment for handling
biosolids to address emergency or non-routine operation. The existing sludge-loading '
facilities were not designed for processing the entire sludge production for any length of
time, and do not have any odor control capabilities. Therefore, a properly designed
sludge truck loading station is required.
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This project includes the design and construction of a new truck loading facility to be
' built north of the Solids Conditioning Building. Bids for construction work were opened
on May 5, 2009.
Associate Engineer Gary Rathunde described the project, which will construct three
cake hoppers, a truck bay with odor control, an operator observation platform and wash-
down facilities. The Engineer's Estimate is $4,150,000. The original staff
recommendation was to award the project for the Base Bid and Additive Nos. 1 and 2.
Mr. Kelly indicated that the revised staff recommendation is to award the contract for the
Base Bid and Additive No. 2 only.
Staff responded to questions from Board Members, stating that although the existing
sludge-loading station has not had to be used in many years, the new solids handling
facility is necessary as a back-up in case there is a furnace failure.
Member Lucey stated that such large expenditures need to be evaluated very
thoroughly in the future in light of the current economy.
It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini to find that the
project is exempt from CEQA; to award a construction contract to Manito Construction
for Base Bid + Additive 2; to authorize the General Manager to execute the contract
documents as recommended; and to authorize the General Manager to execute an
' amendment to an existing professional services agreement not to exceed $390,000 with
Brown and Caldwell for a total contract amount of $957,304. Motion passed by the
following vote of the Board:
AYES: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini
NOES: Members: Nejedly
ABSENT: Members: McGill
6. REPORTS
a. GENERAL MANAGER
1) State Budget Situation and Impact on CCCSD
General Manager James Kelly stated that Proposition 1A gives the State the
authority to take up to 8 percent of property taxes from local agencies if an
emergency is declared. The current State budget deficit is $20-$30 billion, so
they have the basis to declare a financial emergency. A take of 8 percent of the
District's property tax amounts to approximately $1 million of the total $12 million
that the District receives. This introduces a great deal of uncertainty in the
revenue budget.
' Mr. Kelly stated that the 2009-10 budget is a "no frills" budget and no new
positions have been requested. The District has prepurchased natural gas in
order to save money, and staff is looking at ways to reduce project costs. He
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added that staff will present a debt financing proposal to the Budget and Finance
Committee next month to fund some capital projects.
2) It was moved by President Nejedly and seconded by Member Menesini to
add the following item to the Board agenda:
Declare an emergency and authorize the General Manager under Public
Contract Code 22050(b) to continue with emergency repairs on the failed
recycled water pipeline at Grayson Creek.
Capital Projects Division Manager Tad Pilecki announced that a broken
recycled water pipe has discharged 6300 gallons of recycled water into
Grayson Creek. He stated that the Regional Board has been given a
courtesy notice of the spill. He presented slides showing the broken pipe.
He stated that the General Manager has declared an emergency and C.
Overaa will install a temporary bypass. The cost is expected to be
approximately $250,000.
Member Hockett asked whether the pipes are usually inspected and Mr.
Pilecki responded that pipes suspended from bridges are not usually
inspected.
President Nejedly noted that it was unfortunate that County Quarry, who ,
first noticed the leak, did not report it to the District for over 24 hours.
Board Members asked for a report on what caused the failure and a
requested a recommendation on how to prevent such events from
occurring in the future.
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Lucey to
declare the emergency and to authorize the General Manager to continue
the emergency action for repairs by C. Overaa on the pipeline pursuant to
Public Contract Code 22050(b). Motion passed by the following vote of
the Board:
AYES: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: McGill
3) General Manager James Kelly requested that Item 3.i. listed on the
Consent Calendar now be considered. He stated that, due to the
emergency situation just presented, he is requesting that the amount be
increased from $150,000 to $400,000. It was moved by Member Hockett
and seconded by Member Menesini to approve the $400,000 authorization '
from the Sewer Construction Fund to the Recycled Water Program Capital
Improvement Budget. Motion passed by the following vote of the Board:
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AYES: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: McGill
4) General Manager James Kelly announced that, as directed by the Board
on May 7, 2009, staff has developed aone-year pilot program to allow
builders to defer payment of connection fees. Staff will meet with
representatives of the Homebuilders Association and some of the builders
during the week of May 18, 2009 to discuss details of the program and to
receive their input. A draft resolution to implement the pilot program will
be discussed with the Budget and Finance Committee on June 1st and
presented to the Board for consideration at its meeting on June 4, 2009.
The proposed program would allow deferred payment of annexation and
capacity fees. Reimbursement, application, plan review and inspection
fees are proposed to continue to be collected when the Connection Permit
is issued. Reimbursement fees would be excluded because they are
collected on behalf of private parties (including some of the same
homebuilders seeking relief under the pilot program). The other excluded
fees reimburse the District for its current operating expenses incurred to
provide services immediately following permit issuance.
' 5) General Manager James Kelly announced that the District hosted a public
workshop on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. regarding
Lafayette Sewer Renovations, Phase 6, District Project 5958. The
meeting was held at Burton Valley Elementary School in Lafayette. There
were 15 attendees, including one business from the Lafayette Circle site.
Topics discussed were expected construction impacts, paving and
property restoration, lateral replacement, and schedule constraints.
6) General Manager James Kelly announced that, on Saturday, May 2, 2009,
the District conducted a mobile household hazardous waste (HHW)
collection event in San Ramon. A total of 700 appointments were
scheduled but due to rain, 606 participants dropped off their waste. Of the
participants, 487 were from San Ramon, 103 were from Danville, 15 were
from the unincorporated areas (Alamo, Diablo, etc.), and 1 was from
outside the service area (Livermore).
In February, staff received a request from the City of San Ramon to hold
one HHW collection event in fiscal year 2009-10. At the February 11th
HHW Committee meeting, the Committee directed staff to budget for one
event. Under the same guidelines as past events, San Ramon is
responsible for the incremental cost difference of the event and the
' permanent facility.
7) General Manager James Kelly announced that recycled water rates will
increase by 3 percent on July 1, 2009, in accordance with the District's
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Recycled Water Ordinance. This is an automatic annual increase that ,
was built into the Ordinance; no Board action is needed to implement the
rate increase. This increase is consistent with the annual increase in
water rates by the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), and District rates
remain at about 80 percent of CCWD's rates.
8) General Manager James Kelly announced that Source Control staff will
mail applications to businesses that may require a permit to comply with
the Tiered Local Discharge Limits for copper and lead. The tiered limits
were established to provide a higher allowance for certain pollutants that
businesses discharge under a permit. The permit will be used to
communicate Best Management Practices (BMPs) that when followed will
enable the businesses to comply. The permit document is streamlined and
there is no charge to the businesses for the permit.
The businesses affected by this mailing include vehicle service facilities,
machine shops, and certain manufacturing facilities. Staff will evaluate the
information received to determine if the business discharges process
wastewater to the sanitary sewer because not all businesses that will be
mailed an application will require a permit. The current mailing list includes
713 businesses. Staff anticipates that approximately 300 to 500
businesses will need to be issued a BMP Permit.
The District will advertise the availability of the Compliance Consultation '
Service in the application packets to allow these businesses access to the
District's inspectors to assess the operations without threat of immediate
enforcement.
The District just completed the third annual session of the Industrial User
(IU) Academy in April. Twenty people from fifteen companies attended this
session and provided very positive feedback. One comment received was
to focus sessions for specific business types in order to reduce the time
required to deliver the information by eliminating the content that is only
applicable to certain types of businesses. The IU Academy curriculum will
be modified to focus on the information that only applies to businesses
subject to this BMP Permit Program. These modified sessions will be
focused on the new BMP permits.
9) General Manager James Kelly announced that, on April 23, 2009, the
California Climate Action Registry (CCAR) notified the District that they
had reviewed the District's 2007 greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
CCAR further indicated that the District's emissions inventory meets the
standards for general reporting protocol, entered the emissions report into
the CCAR database, and granted the District the status of Climate Action '
Leader for the second year in a row. The District can continue to display
the logo identifying the District as a Climate Action Leader.
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10) General Manager James Kelly announced that Moody's Investors
' Services released their rating report on the District which affirms the
continuation of the Aa2 rating for the 2002 Revenue Installment
Certificates and the 1998 Refunding Revenue Bonds. The bonds are
secured by net revenues of the wastewater system and property taxes.
The Aa2 rating incorporates the District's strong financial position, low
debt burden with modest future debt plans, and wealthy customer base.
11) General Manager James Kelly announced that Source Control staff
attended the Contra Costa Dental Society's (CCDS) General Membership
meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. The District paid for a table where
posters and informational handouts were used to communicate
information on the Dental Amalgam Program. Three primary objectives
were communicated: 1) The District's dental amalgam program has
resulted in significant reductions of mercury discharged to the collection
system, entering the treatment plant, and discharged to Suisun Bay. The
Central County dental practices were acknowledged for the contributions
to these reductions, 2) Periodic spikes in mercury concentrations in the
collection system monitoring and enhanced influent monitoring emphasize
the importance of the dental practices staying vigilant with following all the
dental amalgam Best Management Practices, including properly
maintaining the amalgam separators, and 3) Announce the beginning of
' on-site visits in June 2009 to assess the level of BMP implementation and
to assist dental facilities with certain BMPs as needed.
The attendance was the second highest with 190 reservations. The
feedback received was positive with several dentists stating their
commitment to being "Green" and supporting the District's program goals.
Several dentists from out of the District's service area commented that
they had already installed amalgam separators or were working with their
wastewater agency to install separators indicating that the District's dental
amalgam program has increased awareness of dental mercury issues and
acceptance of mercury control programs throughout Contra Costa County.
When the event sponsors were introduced, the District was recognized
first. The District is planning to purchase periodic advertisements in the
CCDS newsletter to communicate strategic messages to the dental
community through the year.
12) General Manager James Kelly announced that, on Monday, May 18,
2009, staff held an open house in Walnut Creek at the Ygnacio Valley
Public Library to present and discuss the District's proposal to annex
seventy-seven properties in the North Gate, Castle Rock, and Pine Creek
areas of unincorporated Walnut Creek. There were also discussions on
' the Negative Declaration currently under review for the proposal and the
alternatives available for property owners to extend public sewers in the
area. The public comment period on the Negative Declaration runs
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through May 29, 2009, and a public hearing is scheduled for June 18,
2009.
Twelve property owners attended the open house. Most attendees
expressed an interest in the possibility of developing public sewer service
for their properties.
13) General Manager James Kelly announced that the District will be using
the services of Tom Trice, a retired District employee, for inspections
during the construction phase of Capital Projects. He will be working for
Valley Engineering and his service is part of the Inspection Services
Contract that the Board approved. He intends to work for three months,
and will start work in the first week of June on the South Orinda Sewer
Renovation (Phase 4) Project.
b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
No reports.
c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
No reports.
BOARD MEMBERS '
1) Board Member reports on future meetings or conferences for which they
will receive the stipend or for which the District will pay their expenses;
recent meetings for which they received the sti end; and meetings or
conferences for which the District paid their expenses.
Member Hockett
Members Hockett and McGill reported on the May 12, 2009 Recycled
Water Committee meeting and summarized the Action
Summary. The Board received the report without comments.
Member Lucev
Member Lucey and President Nejedly reported on the May 18, 2009
Budget and Finance Committee meeting and summarized the Action
Summary. The Board received the report without comments.
President Neiedlv
President Nejedly and Member Hockett reported on the May 11, 2009 '
Real Estate Committee meeting and summarized the Action Summary.
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In response to a question from Member Lucey, Member Hockett confirmed
' that any proposed agreement with the Moraga Country Club would be
brought to the full Board for approval.
President Nejedly commented that, although he had reservations initially,
in reviewing the information he considers that the waiver requested by the
Wendel Rosen attorney to represent County Quarry is probably not of
great significance to the District. District Counsel Kent Alm stated that he
will prepare the waiver on behalf of the District.
Member McGill
Member McGill provided a written report on his meeting attendance.
2) Announcements
Member Menesini announced that Mitch Avalon, Contra Costa County
Flood Control District, gave a presentation at the last Environmental
Alliance meeting regarding local creeks.
7. ENGINEERING
' a. APPROVE ATHREE-MONTH PILOT PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY OPERATING SCHEDULE TO
INCLUDE MONDAYS FOR A TOTAL OF SIX DAYS PER WEEK BEGINNING
JUNE 1, 2009 AND ENDING AUGUST 31 2009
Approval recommended by Household Hazardous Waste Committee.
General Manager James Kelly stated that the Household Hazardous Waste Committee
asked staff to evaluate the costs and constraints of expanding the operating schedule of
the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HHWCF) from five days per week
to six.
After reviewing this information, the Household Hazardous Waste Committee proposed
that the facility be open six days a week as part of a three-month pilot study to assess
customer use, customer reaction, and verify the costs.
If approved by the Board, the facility will be opened on Mondays beginning June 1,
2009. The additional cost during the three-month pilot period is estimated at $20,000.
Staff proposes that the District pay for all additional costs during the pilot period and not
request additional reimbursement from the other parties.
' It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Lucey to approve athree-
month pilot program to extend the Household Hazardous Waste facility operating
schedule to include Mondays for a total of six days per week beginning June 1, 2009
and ending August 31, 2009; directed staff to report back to the Committee with
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participation and cost data and a recommendation whether to continue a six day per ,
week operation. Motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
8. BUDGET AND FINANCE
a. RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
BUDGET AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET
Reviewed by Budget and Finance Committee.
Controller Debbie Ratcliff presented the 2009-10 Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
budget assumptions, stating that revenue assumptions include a sewer service charge
of $321 and ad valorem tax of $12 million. Expense assumptions include $5 million
allocated for GASB 45 post-retirement benefits and a 2.75 percent decrease in
retirement expense. Administrative overhead is assumed to be 117 percent of
capitalized salary. Vacancy factors include 3 percent for salaries and 4 percent for
benefits. Total District revenues are expected to be $86,906, while expenses are
expected to be $99,863. Projected revenues show an increase of 8.1 percent over
2008-09, and expenses an increase of 2.1 percent.
She described key labor costs and key increases over the 2008-09 budget. Salaries
are projected to increase by 7.3 percent, while utility rates are expected to decrease by '
19.8 percent. The 2009-10 budget represents a 2.1 percent increase over the 2008-09
figures.
9. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
See General Manager Report 6.a.2) above.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
11. CLOSED SESSION
The Board recessed at 3:25 p.m. to reconvene in closed session regarding:
a. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
District Negotiators: Labor Counsel Allison Woodall, Esq.; Director of
Administration Randall Musgraves, Human Resources Manager Cathryn Freitas,
Secretary of the District Elaine Boehme '
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Employee Organizations: Employees' Association, Public Employees' Union,
' Local One; CCCSD Management Support/Confidential Group (MS/CG);
CCCSD Management Group.
The Board recessed at 3:51 p.m. to reconvene in the Board Room for the remainder of
the agenda.
12. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
No reports.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Nejedly adjourned
the meeting at 3:52 p.m.
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President of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
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COUNTERSIGNED:
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Elaine R. Boehme
-' Secretary of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa,
State of California
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