HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 08-09-07
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON AUGUST 9, 2007
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a special
meeting at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, County of Contra
Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9,2007.
President Nejedly called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members:
ABSENT: Members:
Hockett, Lucey, McGill, Menesini, Nejedly
None
a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Board and staff joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
b. INTRODUCTIONS
Board Members welcomed Paul Amaral and Michael Rosen, newly-hired Maintenance
Crew Members I, and Stephanie Gronlund, newly-hired Associate Engineer. They
recognized Dante Marchetti on his promotion to Maintenance Supervisor.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
a. PRESENTATION TO MEMBER MENESINI OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES' (NACWA) 2007 LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICE
AWARD BY DAVE WILLIAMS. NACWA BOARD MEMBER
Mr. David Williams, National Association of Clean Water Agencies Board Member,
presented the NACWA 2007 Local Public Service Award to Member Menesini in
recognition of his long-standing commitment and support of innovative clean water
programs and projects.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Lucey to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
a. Approve expenditures dated August 9,2007. Approval recommended by Budget
and Finance Committee.
b. Receive June 2007 Financial Statements. Approval recommended by Budget
and Finance Committee.
c. Approve minutes of July 5 and July 19, 2007 Board Meetings.
d. Adopt Resolution 2007-099, accepting an offer of dedication from Contra Costa
RE Investors, LLC for an easement shown on the recorded final map of
subdivision 8331 in the intervening properties off Camino Tassajara (Job 5820-
Parcel 2), accepting public sewer improvements, and authorize staff to record
documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder.
e. Adopt Resolutions 2007-100 and 2007-101, accepting a grant of easement
(District Project 5759 - Parcel 7) and authorizing execution of a quitclaim deed to
Laura T. Abrams and Joel Sheiman (14 La Bolsita Way, Orinda, District Project
1560 - Parcel 91), and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa
County Recorder.
f. Adopt Resolutions 2007-102 and 2007-103, accepting an offer of dedication from
Ostrosky Enterprises for an easement shown on the recorded final map of
subdivision 8263 in the Alamo area (Job 5626 - Parcel 2), accepting public
sewer improvements, authorizing execution of a quitclaim deed (Job 3542-
Parcel 8) to Alamo Gardens LLC, and authorize staff to record documents with
the Contra Costa County Recorder.
g. Approve the A-Line Relief Interceptor, Phase 2A, District Project 5980, for
CEQAlpermitting purposes.
h. Accept contract work for the Acacia Pumping Station Upgrades Project, District
Project 5933, and authorize filing the Notice of Completion.
I. Authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to the existing
agreement with Whitley Burchett and Associates to increase the cost ceiling by
$30,000 for the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Upgrades, Phase 2, District
Project 5944.
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j. Adopt Resolution 2007-104, updating Central Contra Costa Sanitary District's
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
k. Approve continuance of employee computer hardware purchase assistance
program for a one-year period. Approval recommended by Budget and Finance
Committee.
I. Authorize a public notice to indicate availability of documentation in support of
the District's appropriations limit. Approval recommended 9.Y Budget and
Finance Committee. -., .. .
m. Establish September 6,2007 as the date for a public hearing to receive
comments on proposed reimbursement fees for the properties which could
directly connect to Job 5656 (Las Lomas Way, Walnut Creek), Job 5851
(Camellia Lane, Lafayette), Job 5893 (Pine Tree Drive, Danville), and Job 5817
(Camino Del Diablo, Orinda).
n. Authorize General Manager to approve an agreement with Nancy Southern and
Associates in the amount of $50,000 for FY 2007-2008 for a Leadership
Development Program. Approval recommended by Human Resources
Committee.
o. Adopt "Human Resources Committee" name change; modify the procedure and
travel policy for approving meeting attendance payments for the Board President;
and adopt Resolution 2007-105, reflecting the changes.
p. Authorize leave of absence without pay for Executive Assistant Suzette Crayton
through October 15,2007.
q. Authorize medical leave of absence without pay for Network Coordinator John
Censoplano through August 1,2007.
r. Authorize medical leave of absence without pay for Administrative Secretary
Georgiana McClease through December 12, 2007.
s. Deny appeal of union and adopt the arbitrator's recommendation in the grievance
regarding the hiring of the Administrative Assistant. Approval of arbitrator's
recommendation recommended by Human Resources Committee.
Member Lucey stated that the Board received a letter from Local One President
David Rolley asking them to grant the appeal. Member Lucey stated that he read
the letter, but recommends approval of the arbitrator's recommendation.
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Mr. Rolley addressed the Board in support of his letter and urged them to grant
the appeal.
Board Members thanked Mr. Rolley for his comments but expressed support for
the arbitrator's recommendation.
t. Adopt new job classification description for Safety Officer; reclassify Safety
Specialist Steve Laren to Safety Officer, S-73, $6,262-$7,576. Approval
recommended by Human Resources Committee.
5. HEARINGS
a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
SANITARY DISTRICT ANNEXATION 168B -ALHAMBRA VALLEY
General Manager James Kelly stated that in May 2007 staff submitted an application to
LAFCO to annex the 23-lot Security Owners property in Alhambra Valley, which LAFCO
has now approved. The Board is requested to hold a public hearing and approve a
Negative Declaration and annexation for the 242 properties.
Engineering Assistant III Russ Leavitt presented a report, stating that the proposed
annexation consists of 242 contiguous, Alhambra Valley properties, comprising about
282 acres. The properties surround the 23-lot District Annexation 168-A, which was
approved yesterday by LAFCO. The proposed annexation would make the Security
Owners annexation contiguous with the rest of the District.
After an initial study, staff has concluded that a negative declaration would be
appropriate for the project. The draft negative declaration was made available for a 30-
day public review period. If approved, the application will be submitted to LAFCO next
week and should be heard by the Commission in October or November.
Staff will return to the Board next month to discuss strategies for what may be District
Annexation 168C - annexation of the nine Alhambra Valley properties that are outside
the urban limit line.
The public hearing was opened.
Residents of property outside the urban limit line asked about the timeline for annexing
their properties.
President Nejedly assured them that it is the District's desire to provide sewer service to
their properties and the District will do what it can to accomplish that.
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The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Lucey to adopt
Resolution 2007-106, approving the negative declaration and District Annexation 168B
- Alhambra Valley. Motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
b. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION
DECLARING DISTRICT PROPERTY AS NOT CURRENTLY NEEDED FOR
DISTRICT PURPOSES - IMHOFF DRIVE PROPERTY - APPROXIMATELY 1.1
ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF IMHOFF DRIVE AND NORTHWEST OF THE
DISTRICT'S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY IN
MARTINEZ
General Manager James Kelly introduced Purchasing and Materials Manager Jim
Warrington, who presented a report.
Mr. Warrington stated that the property in question consists of 1.1 acres located south
of Imhoff Drive and northwest of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. The
property is currently vacant. He stated that the Board must declare the property as
currently not needed for District use before it can be leased. He stated that, on June
28,2007, the Real Estate Committee reviewed some lease proposals for the property,
and staff is obtaining more information. Any serious proposals will be brought to the
Real Estate Committee initially, and will then be presented to the Board for
consideration.
The public hearing was opened and closed without comments.
It was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by Member Hockett to adopt Resolution
2007-107, declaring District property as not currently needed for District purposes.
Motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
6. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
None.
7. REPORTS
a. GENERAL MANAGER
1) Announcement for Public Biddino of A-Line Relief Interceptor Phase 2A
District Proiect 5980)
General Manager James Kelly announced that the project plans and
specifications for the A-Line Relief Interceptor Phase 2A are nearing completion
and the project will be ready for bidding in three weeks. The project primarily
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consists of two components: 1) construction of approximately 3,100 linear feet of
96-inch diameter concrete sewer pipe (the A-Line Relief Interceptor), and 2)
construction of approximately 1,455 linear feet of 48- and 72-inch diameter
pipelines from the Concord Pumping Station to the end of the A-Line Relief
Interceptor pipeline at the Meridian Park Boulevard/Galaxy Way intersection. A
recycled water main is included in the project, but will not be awarded for
construction unless an agreement is reached with the Contra Costa Water
District on the details for individual connections that provide for a cost effective
project.
On May 24,2007 the Board adopted a resolution approving a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the project. Since then, there have been no comments from the
public regarding the environmental effects of the project. The project will be
advertised on August 31 and September 5,2007. The bids will be opened
October 2, 2007, and the Board will be asked to award the construction on
contract on October 18,2007.
A recycled water main is included in the project but will not be awarded for
construction unless an agreement is reached with the Contra Costa Water
District on the details for individual connections that provide for a cost effective
project.
2) Central Contra Costa Sanitary District will be represented by fourteen
District employees at the WEFTEC Conference. October 13-17. 2007. in
San DieQo
General Manager James Kelly announced that 14 District staff members plan to
attend the Water Environment Federation Technical Education Conference in
San Diego, California on October 13 through 17, 2007. This is the premier
wastewater conference and equipment show in the world, and more staff
members than normal are scheduled to attend because the conference is being
held in California, and the cost of attending and the time to travel to the
conference is less than normal. This year's conference includes several
sessions related to treatment plant and collection system operations that are of
interest to staff, including mercury removal, ash and sludge conveyance systems,
furnace operations, Capacity Management, Operations, and Maintenance
(CMOM's), and air toxics. Attendance at this conference was approved in the
2007-08 Technical Training and Conference budget for 11 staff members and
Management training budget for two staff members.
3) Excess emissions /breakdown incident on July 18. 2007
General Manager James Kelly announced that, on July 18, 2007, the District
exceeded the multiple-hearth furnace emission limits for opacity. The
exceedence was caused by a brief failure in the electrical control sysJem of one
centrifuge, which caused it to shut down. The abrupt interruption of sludge feed
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to the furnace caused an unstable burn zone and a corresponding smoking event
that lasted for approximately 4 % minutes. A Reportable Compliancy Activity
Report indicating the excess emission was submitted to BAAQMD. The
information is under review by BAAQMD, and to date a Notice of Violation has
not been issued for the event.
4) Voice Mail Protocol
General Manager James Kelly announced that in response to suggestions from
Board Members, and in an ongoing effort to improve both external and internal
customer service, changes have been implemented to improve communication
and access to senior management's schedules. The Front Desk Receptionist,
secretaries and other managers now have access to senior managers'
calendars, which will enable staff to respond quickly and efficiently to internal and
external calls when the manager is not available. It will also enable staff to locate
the manager and pass on important messages.
Voicemail greetings will also be changed whenever the manager is out of the
office. If the caller reaches a voicemail greeting which says the manager is in the
office that day, the caller can press "0" and someone will be able to inform them
where they are and when they are expected to return.
5) Hidden Lakes Bridaes Dedication
General Manager James Kelly announced that, on Saturday, July 28, 2007, a
formal ribbon cutting was held at the Hidden Lakes Bridges. The project was a
joint effort by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the City of Martinez. In
attendance were Board Members Barbara Hockett and Mario Menesini; Vice
Mayor Janet Kennedy and Councilmember Michael Menesini from the City of
Martinez; Lou Schoeneman, Executive Director of the Martinez Chamber of
Commerce; and Chris Hockett, from Cal Engineering and Geology, the design
firm for the project. Photos from the ribbon cutting are slated to appear in the
Martinez Chamber of Commerce newsletter and the Martinez/Pleasant Hill
Record of the Contra Costa Times.
6) Status of Underpayment of Fees bv Two Developers
General Manager James Kelly announced that, on June 7, 2007, staff advised
the Board that the District had undercharged developers of two subdivisions in
Danville for capacity, reimbursement, and other related fees. The two
developers are KB Homes and Lennar Communities. The subdivisions are
located in the "intervening properties" area near Lawrence Road and Camino
Tassajara. KB Homes owes an additional $133,287.87 and Lennar Communities
owes $258,083.70.
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Staff has contacted both developers about the underpayment of fees and
provided maps and detailed fee information for each lot. Lennar staff has
reviewed the information, concurs with the fee amounts owed, and will make full
payment within the next two weeks. Staff plans to meet with representatives of
KB Homes next week to discuss the fees owed and arrangements for payment.
7) Correction on Sewer Service Charae Article
General Manager James Kelly announced that the Contra Costa Times printed a
correction of its story on the District's July 1, 2007 rate increase on its Friday,
July 20, 2007 Op-Ed page, making note of the fact that Member Lucey had voted
against the rate increase.
8) De-annexation of southern San Ramon from CCCSD to Dublin San
Ramon Services District.
General Manager James Kelly announced that, at their regular Board Meeting of
July 17, 2007, the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) Board of
Directors considered an April 20, 2007 plan proposed by Rosalind Rogoff for
redistricting south San Ramon to DSRSD. The DSRSD Board took no action on
the proposal, including no commitment of their funds or resources to the effort
until the substantial political obstacles are removed; in addition they stated
DSRSD would not take the lead in an effort to remove the political obstacles.
9) Wastewater Operator Trainina Proaram.
General Manager James Kelly announced that the Bay Area Clean Water
Agencies (BACWA) has contracted with Solano Community College (SCC) to
bring the school's accredited water/wastewater program to Contra Costa and
Alameda Counties. Eleven East Bay districts and agencies committed to
participating and have committed more than $42,000 for a pilot effort to train new
plant operators. Three classes are scheduled to be taught at the District
beginning in September and interest is running very high with initial enrollment
requests expected to exceed class sizes.
Once the pilot program is underway, staff will approach Contra Costa County
Community Colleges to cultivate interest in developing and providing an operator
training program for Contra Costa County. He noted that it is a credit to the
Board to support a program that could produce a new and much needed
generation of plant operators. Also, in her role as a California Association of
Sanitary Agencies Board Member, Member Barbara Hockett played a key role in
identifying available training programs and serving as a catalyst to develop the
contractual arrangement between BACWA and SCC.
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10) "New Farm" Housino Proiect Proposed for Tassaiara Vallev
General Manager James Kelly announced that, at its July 24, 2007 meeting, the
County Board of Supervisors authorized its staff to proceed with a General Plan
Amendment study that would could lead to allow a residential and agricultural
development project in Tassajara Valley, north and east of Dougherty Valley.
The 770-acre project, called "New Farm," proposes 251 acres of mixed
residential and agricultural uses, including 169 single-family houses and 24 multi-
family units; 473 acres dedicated to open space; and 46 acres for park and
recreation facilities, community and religious facilities, and roadways.
A representative of the project proponents has contacted District staff to discuss
the availability of sanitary sewer service ~o the area. The representative was told
that the project area is outside the District's boundaries and Sphere of Influence,
as well as being outside the County Urban Limit Line. The nearest District sewer
line is an eight-inch public main in Camino Tassajara, just west of the project
area, but that line cannot be extended much closer to the project due to adverse
slope. Since the project area naturally drains to the east and south, one or more
pumping stations would be needed to connect the area to the District's collection
system. Alternatively, gravity sewer service by Dublin San Ramon Services
District may be feasible.
Staff will report back to the Board as the study and project proceed through the
environmental review process.
Announcements 1-10 were included as written announcements in the Board
packet.
11 ) 2005 Storm Damaoe Repair Proiect, DP #5981
General Manager James Kelly announced that staff intends to advertise for the
2006 Storm Damage Repair Project, DP #5981 on August 14 and August 20,
2007 with the bid opening to be held on August 27,2007. The position paper for
award is planned for September 6,2007. The work consists of two creek
crossing repairs/protection and one slope repair in Orinda and Lafayette.
12) Golf Tournament for Buildino and Grounds Supervisor Harry Wvles
General Manager James Kelly announced that a benefit golf tournament will be
held in honor of Building and Grounds Supervisor Harry Wyles.
b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
District Counsel Kent Aim announced that the District Code Update binder showing and
discussing the proposed changes to the Code will be distributed to the Board early next
week. The public hearing to adopt the revised Code will be scheduled for October.
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c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
No reports.
d. BOARD MEMBERS
1) Member McGill reported on the August 6, 2007 Budget and Finance
Committee Meeting. The Board accepted the report without comments.
2} Member Lucey reported on the July 27,2007 Special, the August 1, 2007
Regular, and August 2,2007 Adjourned Regular Real Estate Committee
Meetings. He confirmed that agreements with the Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water Conservation District were executed. The Board
accepted the report without comments.
3) Member Lucey reported on the July 31,2007 Human Resources
Committee Meeting. He pointed out that requests for emergency
withdrawals from deferred compensation funds will be on the Consent
Calendar but a closed session will also be scheduled in the event that a
Board Member would like additional information.
He also pointed out that the Committee supported staff's recommendation
to self-insure dependent coverage for employees on a waiver of premium
for life insurance, at least until the end of the MOU.
The Human Resources Committee also concurred with staff's
recommendation to pay continuing co-op students the same salary as
newly-hired co-op students.
4) There were no reports on miscellaneous business meetings attended by
Board Members.
5) Announcements
Member Menesini announced the upcoming Environmental Alliance
meeting to be held on August 20,2007 entitled "Hot Issues in California",
with speaker Dr. Lawrence P. Kolb.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE
a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION REVISING THE DISTRICT'S RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULES AND AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS
Secretary of the District Elaine Boehme reported that staff has been working on updating the
Records Retention Schedule over the past year, and the update is now ready for Board
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review and approval. She introduced Administrative Support Supervisor Angela Taliani, who
has been working on the update.
Ms. Taliani stated that the current Retention Schedules were approved by the Board in
1987 and have not been updated since that time. She described the update process,
which included utilizing the services of records management consultant Diane Gladwell.
Staff and the consultant met with all divisions and departments to identify the primary
records and update the retention schedules for each. Changes were reviewed by
District Counsel Kent Aim and his recommendations incorporated.
The new schedule complies with current laws and protects the District from
unnecessary exposure to litigation. The resolution establishes a two-year review cycle
of the schedules and internal audits to ensure compliance. It will also reduce storage
costs by eliminating the archiving of duplicate records.
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett to adopt
Resolution 2007-108, revising the District's records retention schedules and authorizing
destruction of obsolete records. Motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
9. ENGINEERING
a. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR
CONTRACT, WITH A ONE YEAR OPTION. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2.1
MILLION. WITH PHILLIP TRANSPORTATION & REMEDIATION. INC.. FOR
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY SERVICES. APPROVAL
RECOMMENDED BY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COMMITTEE
General Manager James Kelly stated that the current contract to provide transportation,
disposal, temporary labor support and emergency response services for the Household
Hazardous Waste Program expires in September 2007. In response to a formal
request, the District received five proposals to provide those services for the next three
years, with an optional fourth year. Phillip Transportation and Remediation (aka PSC) is
the lowest responsive proposer. The Household Hazardous Waste Committee
reviewed and concurred with the staff evaluation at their meeting on June 26,2007.
Mr. Kelly stated that there is correction to the position paper, which states that the
financial impact of the new contract is estimated to increase by $220,000 annually. This
is the cost increase for the entire three-year contract period. The annual cost should be
an increase of approximately $70,000 per year.
It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Lucey to authorize the
General Manager to execute a three-year contract, with a one-year option, in the
amount of $2.1 million, with Phillip Transportation & Remediation, Inc., for Household
Hazardous Waste Facility services. Motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
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b. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RMC WATER AND ENVIRONMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $360,000 FOR PREPARATION OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM
MASTER PLAN UPDATE, DISTRICT PROJECT 5978
General Manager James Kelly stated that the District plans capital projects over a ten-
year window. The master plan update will update the 10-year and 20-year horizon to
determine which projects go into the Capital Improvement Plan.
Associate Engineer Gail Chesler presented information on the proposed update and
showed the study area. Components of the study include meeting with City and County
planners to evaluate new development on the edges of sewers already in place and in
the midst of sewers already in place. This information will be added to a hydraulic
model, along with flow monitoring information already incorporated.
This information will generate projects to add capacity where and when needed, and at
the right size. This information will be used to develop the Capital Improvement Plan
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett to authorize the
General Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with RMC Water and
Environment in the amount of $360,000 for preparation of the Collection System Master
Plan Update (District Project 5978). Motion passed by the following vote of the Board:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Members:
Members:
Members:
Hockett, Lucey, McGill, Nejedly
Lucey
None
c. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DCM ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$75.000 FOR THE SOIL SAMPLING AND TESTING OF SEDIMENT IN
WALNUT CREEK CHANNEL FOR THE PLANT WET-WEATHER PROTECTION
PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 7266
General Manager James Kelly stated that seven bids ranging from $2,802,962 to
$7,180,186 were received on Tuesday August 7,2007. Pacific States Environmental
Contractors, Inc., located in Dublin, was the low bidder. This firm was the contractor for
the Flood Control District's 2006 desilting project.
The Flood Control District awarded a construction contract to Pacific States Environmental
Contractors, Inc. on Wednesday August 8,2007. The preliminary information indicates that
the Contractor will use Kiewit Parcel as a staging area, but is still undecided on whether to
borrow soil from either the Kiewit Parcel or the Railroad Spur. The contractor has selected
the Tesoro Buffer Lands as its choice for a disposal site for desilt sediment.
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This real property agreement will be presented to the County Board of Supervisors on
Tuesday August 14, 2007, for approval. The real property agreement for the Kiewit
Parcel has been executed by all parties.
To reduce the likelihood that hazardous materials are deposited on District property or
removed from District property for levee construction, staff proposes to utilize DCM
Engineering to sample, test, review and analyze data associated with the various
materials. Staff does not expect to utilize the full $75,000 requested in the position
paper because the scope of use of District property will be less than originally
envisioned. Staff recommends the Board of Directors to authorize the General
Manager to execute a professional engineering servJces agreement with DCM
Engineering for soil sampling, testing, review, and analysis. Staff will continue to report
to the Board on any future developments.
It was moved by President Nejedly and seconded by Member Lucey to authorize the
General Manager to execute an agreement with DCM Engineering in the amount of
$75,000 for the Soil Sampling and testing of sediment in Walnut Creek Channel for the
Plant Wet-Weather Protection Project, District Project 7266. Motion passed by
unanimous vote of the Board.
10. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
None.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member McGill requested that District Counsel provide an update on a recent case
against the Mayor of San Jose relating to the use of public funds in garbage franchise
negotiations.
12. CLOSED SESSION
The Board recessed at 3:15 p.m. to reconvene in closed session in the Caucus Room
regarding:
a. Personnel Matters Pursuant to Section 54957 of the Government Code -
Performance Evaluations for General Manager and Secretary of the District.
b. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b).
. One potential matter.
The Board reconvened in open session at 3:35 p.m.
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13. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
No reports.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Nejedly adjourned
the meeting at 3:40 p.m.
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J s A. Nejed Iy
resident of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
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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