HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-15-04
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON JANUARY 15, 2004
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an
adjourned regular session at its regular place of meeting, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez,
County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on January 15, 2004.
President Lucey called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members: Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly, Hockett, Lucey
ABSENT: Membe~: None
a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Board and staff joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
b. INTRODUCTIONS
. INTRODUCE PAUL ANDERSEN, NEWLY HIRED OPERATIONS
SAFETY SPECIALIST
Operations Safety Special Paul Andersen was introduced and welcomed to the District
by President Lucey and the Board of Directors.
. RECOGNIZE ROBBIE ROBINSON ON HIS PROMOTION TO
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
President Lucey and the Board of Directors congratulated Mr. Robbie Robinson,
Construction Equipment Operator, on his recent promotion.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Hal Olson, President of the Alhambra Valley Improvement Association, addressed
the Board relative to the Facilities Plan for Wastewater Utility Service to Alhambra
Valley and the percentage of property owners favoring extension of the public sewer,
and requesting a double sewer line in the area where the force main alternative would
pass through a landslide area. Mr. Olson provided the Board with copies of two letters
summarizing his presentation.
In response to questions from Member Nejedly, Mr. Olson stated he is for extension of
the sewer, but not now. He would favor extension of the public sewer when the vote
gets to a 50/50 split.
Member Nejedly stated that the District Board is not for or against development. It is
the District's business to provide sewers if needed. There are failing septic systems
and a creek in the area. At some point in the future, the District Board will have to deal
with this.
Member Menesini stated that he and Mr. Olson have worked together and discussed
issues at the watershed meetings. Member Menesini agreed with Member Nejedly,
stating that the District must provide service when it is necessary.
In response to questions from Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, Mr. Olson
stated that the Alhambra Valley Improvement Association is an informal group formed
about 50 years ago. When an issue arises, such as sewer service, about 50 to 100
people attend the meetings. Notice is delivered to all 360 homes in Alhambra Valley.
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President Lucey thanked Mr. Olson for his comments.
3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
a. RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES A. NEJEDL Y FOR HIS SERVICE AS
PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that 2003 was a banner year for Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District, one of innovation, challenge, and significant
achievement. The proposed resolution highlights some of those accomplishments. On
behalf of District staff, Mr. Batts thanked Member Nejedly for his leadership during his
term as President of the Board of Directors.
Resolution No. 2004-001 was adopted by unanimous acclamation. President Lucey
presented a framed resolution to Member Nejedly and was joined by the Board and staff
in commending him for his leadership. Member Nejedly accepted the proclamation,
thanking the Board and staff for their support and assistance during the past year.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Member Nejedly requested that Consent Calendar Items n., 0., and p. be pulled for
discussion. President Lucey requested that Consent Calendar Item h. be pulled for
discussion.
It was moved by President Lucey and seconded by Member Hockett, that the Consent
Calendar, consisting of Items a. through p., excluding Items h., n., 0., and p., be
approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly
authorized.
a. Public sewer improvements and an Offer of Dedication were accepted from
Denova Homes for an easement shown on the recorded final map of Subdivision
8144 in the City of Pleasant Hill, Job 5378, Parcel 1 ; staff was authorized to
record the easement acceptances with the Contra Costa County Recorder; and
Resolution No. 2004-002 was adopted to that effect.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membe~: None
b. Public sewer improvements and an Offer of Dedication were accepted from
Ponderosa Homes for an easement shown on the recorded final map of
Subdivision 8218 in the City of Walnut Creek, Job 5380, Parcel 1 ; staff was
authorized to record the easement acceptances with the Contra Costa County
Recorder; and Resolution No. 2004-003 was adopted to that effect.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membe~: None
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c. Public sewer improvements and an Offer of Dedication were accepted from
Braddock and Logan Services, Inc. for an easement shown on the recorded final
map of Subdivision 8337 in the City of Walnut Creek, Job 5475, Parcel 1; staff
was authorized to record the easement acceptances with the Contra Costa
County Recorder; and Resolution No. 2004-004 was adopted to that effect.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
d. Public sewer improvements and an Offer of Dedication were accepted from The
Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland, a Corporation Self, for an easement shown
on the recorded final map of Subdivision 8384 in the City of Walnut Creek, Job
5482, Parcel 2; staff was authorized to record the easement acceptances with
the Contra Costa County Recorder; and Resolution No. 2004-005 was adopted
to that effect.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membe~: None
e. On behalf of the District, the Board of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of
the District were authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed to Connecticut Mutual
Life Insurance Company, 3466-3470 Mt. Diablo Boulevard (APN 243-011-054),
Lafayette, for a sanitary sewer easement, DP 695, portion of Parcel 1; staff was
authorized to record the deed with the Contra Costa County Recorder; and
Resolution No. 2004-006 was adopted to that effect.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
f. The contract work for the San Ramon Pumping Station Renovation Project, DP
5460, was accepted and the filing of the Notice of Completion was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
g. The contract work for the Treatment Plant Protective Coating and Pipe
Rehabilitation Project, DP 7212, was accepted and the filing of the Notice of
Completion was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
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AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
i. The contract work for the Contra Costa Boulevard Slip Line Project, DP 5678,
was accepted and the filing of the Notice of Completion was authorized.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
j. The Vessing Sewer Renovation Project, DP 5646, was approved for California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and permitting purposes, and staff was
directed to file a Notice if Exemption with the Contra Costa County Clerk.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
k. February 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. was established as the date and time for a public
hearing regarding La Sonoma Way Contractual Assessment District (CAD) No.
2002-5, pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 4, and Streets
and Highways Code Sections 5898.20 and 5898.24, and Resolution No. 2004-
007 was adopted to that effect.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
I. Leave of absence without pay was authorized for Derhyl Houck, Maintenance
Technician III, Mechanical, through April 17, 2004.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
m. The request by Derhyl Houck, Maintenance Technician III, Mechanical, for an
emergency withdrawal of $14,000 from the Deferred Compensation Plan, was
approved as recommended by the Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory
Committee.
Motion approved on the following vote:
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AYES: Members: Lucey, Hockett, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
With regard to Consent Calendar Item h., relating to the 2003 Cured-In-Place Pipe
Project, DP 5246, President Lucey requested a report from staff in terms of the contract
amount of the Andes Construction, Inc. contract, the amount paid out, and how much
the remainder of the work will cost to be finished.
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that this item will be held until the next Board
Meeting when staff will provide the requested report.
At this time, President Lucey proceeded to Consent Calendar Items n., 0., and p.,
relating to requests to secure the services of arbitrators in accordance with the District's
grievance and disciplinary appeal procedures.
Member Nejedly expressed concern with the amount of money and staff time spent in
trying to resolve conflicts. Member Nejedly requested a cost analysis of staff time,
materials, and any other costs associated with these matters.
Following discussion of the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), it was
moved by President Lucey and seconded by Member Nejedly, that Consent Calendar
Item n., Direct Staff to Secure the Services of an Arbitrator in accordance with the
District's Grievance Procedure; Item 0., Direct Staff to Secure the Services of an
Arbitrator in accordance with the Disciplinary Appeal Procedure for General Employees;
and Item p., Direct Staff to Appoint an Arbitrator to Hear the Step Four Grievance of
Public Employees' Union Local One regarding Provisional Plant Operator Ill's, be
referred to the Board Personnel Committee for review and procedural recommendations
to the full Board. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
5. HEARINGS
a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON AN
ORDINANCE TO AMEND DISTRICT CODE CHAPTER 6.40 "HAZARDOUS
WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL, CHARGES FOR CONDITIONALLY
EXEMPT SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS"; ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that Household Hazardous Waste staff conducted
a detailed analysis of charges collected from small businesses during the last fiscal
year, compared those charges to the actual cost of disposal, and concluded that the
charges covered only 76 percent of the actual cost of managing the waste. Staff has
looked into various options and recommends that the simplest change is to add a $20
Administrative Fee for each load dropped off at the facility by small quantity business
generators. Senior Household Hazardous Waste Technician David Wyatt and Senior
Engineer Henry Thom are present to answer any questions the Board may have.
Mr. Henry Thom, Senior Engineer, provided an overview of the categories of waste
collected from small quantity generators and the costs of managing that waste. A total
of $15,560 was collected from small quantity generators and the total cost for managing
that waste was $20,515, approximately $5,000 more than was collected. Mr. Thom
reviewed the options investigated, and presented the staff recommendation that an
Administrative Fee of $20 be implemented for each Conditionally Exempt Small
Quantity Generator (CESQG) load dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Facility.
At 2:38 p.m., President Lucey opened the public hearing to receive comments on the
proposed ordinance amending District Code Chapter 6.40 Hazardous Waste Handling
and Disposal Charges for Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators. There
being no comments, the public hearing was closed.
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Following discussion of the fees charged by other agencies, it was moved by Member
Hockett and seconded by Member Nejedly, that Ordinance No. 229 be adopted,
amending District Code Chapter 6.40 Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal
Charges for Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, adding an Administrative
Fee of $20 for each Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) load
dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. Motion unanimously
approved on the following vote:
AYES:
Members: Hockett, Nejedly, Menesini, Boneysteele, Lucey
NOES:
Members: None
ABSENT: Membeffi: None
President Lucey asked that Mr. Wyatt express the Board's appreciation to the
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility staff.
6. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
None
7. REPORTS
a. GENERAL MANAGER
1) Mr. Batts, General Manager, reviewed the budget proposal outlined by the
Governor for the coming year including a State budget of $99 billion to
$100 billion that cuts $14.3 billion affecting almost every State program,
but impacting education, State colleges, transportation, and welfare
programs including Medi-Cal the most. Already this plan has come under
attack from Democrats and special interest groups. The budget includes
$3 billion in additional revenues based on a recovering economy, and
requires voters to approve a $15 billion bond measure. The State's
nonpartisan legislative analyst report, while calling the budget proposal
workable, predicts long-lasting negative impacts for the State, and a $6
billion or more deficit carried into next year since the imbalance between
revenues and expenditures will still exist. The belief is that this gap will
have to be closed by new revenue (taxes). The next three milestones are
the March election, the May budget revision, and adoption of the 2004-
2005 State budget in summer or early fall.
Mr. Batts reported that as part of the budget proposal, the Governor called
for another property tax shift to the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) in budget year 2004-2005 from cities, counties, special
districts, and redevelopment agencies along the lines of the 1993-1994
ERAF shift. This initial call was for the shift in property taxes to be $1.3
billion split proportionately. There is no final amount until the budget is
approved and the ERAF shift formula completed.
2) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the Board was advised that the
District received a public records request from Lawyers for Clean Water
on December 11 ,2003. The request was on behalf of Santa Monica
Baykeeper. Records related to the District's collection system design
standards, overflow reports, collection system modeling and improvement
plans, and sewer replacement were requested. Since the records were
fairly extensive, staff obtained an extension to compile and copy the
records, and worked with Lawyers for Clean Water to narrow the list of
documents being requested. The records were delivered within the
deadline.
3) Mr. Batts, General Manager, reported on the recent wet weather events
which started early New Year's morning and continued through January 4,
2004. One January 1, the plant bypassed flow to the basins for
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approximately twelve hours. The total bypassed volume was 12.5 million
gallons, which was subsequently drained back to the plant over the next
day and a half and treated. .The peak flow reached 170 MGD. The only
problem encountered was the high grit load scoured in the collection
system. This plugged a portion of the grit piping and one grit pump. Mr.
Batts reported that the diesel-driven pumps automatically went into
operation at Moraga, Orinda Crossroads, and Lower Orinda Pumping
Stations. The Martinez Pumping Station and system went into wet
weather mode and automatically switched to the larger pumping system.
The Collection System Operations (CSO) Division added a standby crew,
but that crew was not called out. There was one small overflow (less than
10 gallons) in Walnut Creek from a surcharged manhole. CSO also
assisted a homeowner in Lafayette in removing debris from a storm drain
and providing sandbags so she could protect her home. Mr. Batts stated
that through it all, District employees responded well and did an excellent
job. Basically, it was a good start to the new year.
Mr. Batts stated that the District also had a great finish to the past year.
Again in 2003, the District achieved 100 percent compliance with its
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
requirements. There were no permit violations, in spite of major projects
like the Outfall project, a series of toxic upsets, and increased flows.
4) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the pumps for the Orinda
Crossroads Pumping Station are scheduled for shipment from Cornell
Pumps by early February. The pumps for the Moraga Pumping Station
are scheduled for shipment by early March. Installation of the pumps will
be accomplished as soon as possible, weather permitting. At the Board
Meeting on December 18, 2003, a potential settlement with Morris Pumps
was discussed with the Board. Draft settlement language has been
forwarded to Morris Pumps.
5) Mr. Batts, General Manager, reported that a Request for Proposals (RFP)
to solicit assistance from firms in developing a master plan for the
Collection System Operations Division (CSOD) facility has been issued. A
walk-through was conducted on Tuesday, January 13, 2004. The
proposals are due in February and staff is hoping to have a firm engaged
by March to begin the process of documenting the needs at CSOD, and
developing a long-term plan for the facilities.
6) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that two of the District Plant
Operator II's recently passed the State Grade III Operator exam, and now
meet the requirements for the position of Senior Plant Operator. With the
exception of the retired Plant Operator, all of the original Provisional Plant
Operator Ill's have now passed the Grade III exam. With regard to the
current Plant Operator recruitment, Mr. Batts announced that to date the
District has received approximately 50 applications. Staff has reviewed
the applications and will be conducting interviews. The number of
applicants and the preliminary review of the applications were quite
encouraging. At the next Board Personnel Committee meeting, staff will
be discussing the possible hiring of several Plant Operators due to
upcoming retirements.
7) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that Senior Engineering Assistant
Ricardo Hernandez has withdrawn his grievance, and the arbitration has
been cancelled.
8) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the new Memoranda of
Understanding with the bargaining groups have been printed and are
available. Copies were distributed to the Board.
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9) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that since mid-December, the
District has been taking an average of six to eight trucks per day of
groundwater from the CalTrans contractor on the Benicia Bridge
construction site. Each truckload is approximately 5,000 gallons.
CalTrans cannot dispose of the water into the Bay because of a high
concentration of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH). Treatment plant
staff tests the water to ensure that it does not have any toxic effect on the
plant process. To date, the District has not experienced any noticeable
effects on the plant. The Regional Water Quality Control Board is aware
of the situation.
10) Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that two public workshops have
been scheduled for new the construction season. There will be a public
workshop on the Pleasant Hill Interceptor Project, Phase 5, at 7:00 p.m.
on February 3, 2004 in the Pleasant Hill City Hall, Club Room, 100
Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. There will be a public workshop on the
Happy Valley Road Project at 7:30 p.m. on February 10, 2004, at the
Lafayette Community Center, Manzanita Room, 500 St. Mary's Drive,
Lafayette.
b. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None
c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
None
d. BOARD MEMBERS
1) Member Menesini announced that the January 26, 2004 Environmental
Alliance Discussion Series will feature a representative from the Contra
Costa Vector Control and Mosquito Abatement District discussing the
West Nile Virus.
2) President Lucey thanked all the Board Members for their flexibility, and
presented the Board Committee assignments for 2004 as follows:
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First named Member will serve as Committee Chair.
Budaet and Finance Committee
*
Parke L. Boneysteele
Mario M. Menesini
Outreach Committee
*
Mario M. Menesini
James A. Nejedly
Recvcled Water Committee
*
Barbara D. Hockett
Gerald R. Lucey
Household Hazardous Waste Committee
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James A. Nejedly
Barbara D. Hockett
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Capital Proiects Committee
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Barbara D. Hockett.
Parke L. Boneysteele
Sanitation and Water Aaencies of Contra Costa Countv
Barbara D. Hockett
Gerald R. Lucey - Alternate
Friends of the San Francisco Estuarv
Mario M. Menesini
California Special Districts Association
Contra Costa Countv Chapter
Mario M. Menesini
James A. Nejedly - Alternate
Personnel Committee
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James A. Nejedly
Gerald R. Lucey
Board Liaison to Cities and Countv
Concord, Pacheco
James A. Nejedly
Danville, Alamo, San Ramon
Barbara D. Hockett
Lafayette, Walnut Creek
Parke L. Boneysteele
Martinez, Contra Costa County,
Pleasant Hill
Mario M. Menesini
Orinda, Moraga
Gerald R. Lucey
8. REAL PROPERTY
a. AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH DAVID DEUTSCHER COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND NEGOTIATE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR
THE KEIWITT AND LAGISS PROPERTIES
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the District owns and leases several properties
that need professional property management and marketing. There are also several
parcels of land around the treatment plant where an opportunity exists to substantially
increase the District's lease income. Again, this requires the assistance of a
professional real estate agent. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Randall M. Musgraves, Director
of Administration, to discuss the proposed property management contract and to review
various options and proposals the District has received for possible property leases.
Mr. Musgraves stated that he would like to discuss property management assistance for
the District property at 4737 Imhoff Place, approval for a contract for property
management if the Board seeks increased lease income, and to receive Board input on
leasing District property. A property management contract is proposed with David
Deutscher Company based on the company's 30 years of property management,
leasing, and building experience in this area and the District experience in working with
David Deutscher Company over the past four years on leasing 4737 Imhoff Place,
research and analysis of options for the Keiwitt property, and the assistance provided
with the renegotiation of the Contra Costa T opsoillease. Property management duties
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would include recommending options regarding facility improvements, land use, leasing
terms, and conditions and tenants; developing a facility maintenance program for leased
facilities; handling all tenant questions, concerns, needs, complaints, issues, and
payments; marketing District properties; evaluating area lease potential; obtaining
proposals consistent with District direction; addressing land use, utilities, conditions, and
financial and District concerns; and negotiating and preparing lease agreements. Using
a graphic, Mr. Musgraves described the size and locations of various District lease
properties. Mr. Musgraves reviewed factors for consideration in looking at potential
District property leases, including legal constraints, public access, community concerns,
income, maintenance costs, environmental impact, recycled water usage, and
improvement costs.
Mr. Musgraves showed photographs and described recent property-related issues. The
proposed Conco Development/USA Development will involve widening of Waterbird
Way and increased truck traffic that will impact the Contra Costa Topsoil 9.8-acre lease.
There are issues with regard to truck staging relative to the County Quarry lease north
of the Keiwitt property. With regard to the 49-acre Lagiss property, the District has
received interest from a developer to locate a 9 hole golf course and driving range with
construction of a club house where Contra Costa Topsoil is currently located. The
District has received interest in leasing all or a portion of the 33-acre Keiwitt property.
Mr. Musgraves described the proposals received from an auto flea market, recreational
vehicle parking/storage, Cleary Brothers landscaping business, Grower's Resource, Inc.
greenhouse, Hamilton Tree Service, Contra Costa Topsoil relocation, and County
Quarry increased truck traffic. Mr. Musgraves stated that Contra Costa County is
expected to be out of the Animal Services Facility in April 2004. The District must
decide what to do with that property. David Deutscher Company currently manages the
District's property at 4737 Imhoff Place. Finally, the District owns a 1.1-acre parcel next
to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility that is not currently being used.
Mr. Musgraves stated that at this time the Board may wish to have the District begin
discussions with the developer regarding the golf course and driving range proposal for
the Lagiss property; relocate Contra Costa Topsoil; address County Quarry traffic
issues; pursue businesses with similar activities which support the District's mission, are
environmentally friendly, use recycled water, and can improve District property at a low
cost; decline the auto flea market and recreational vehicle parking/storage concepts;
develop a transition plan for the Animal Services Shelter property; and begin to market
District properties/facilities.
Discussion followed with regard to potential odor problems related to increased
development, the unsightly nature of current activities on the Keiwitt property, the
proposed terms of the property management contract with David Deutscher Company,
the benefits in looking at a comprehensive plan for land use, and forming a Board
Committee to look at these issues or bringing them before the full Board.
Mr. Batts stated that having a Board Committee or Board workshop to look at the
proposals is a good idea, but a property management contract is still needed with David
Deutscher Company to manage the existing leases.
Following discussion, it was moved by President Lucey and seconded by Member
Menesini, that authorization be given to enter into an agreement with David Deutscher
Company for property management and leasing for District property at 4737 Imhoff
Place and the soon-to-be-vacated Animal Services Facility and that an ad hoc Board
Committee be formed to exam all of the property issues and report back to the full
Board. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
Member Nejedly left the meeting at the hour 3:48 p.m.
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9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4. 2003,\:"
b. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18. 2003
It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini, that the minutes
of December 4, 2003 and the minutes of December 18, 2003, be approved as
presented. There being no objection, the motion was approved with Member Nejedly
being absent.
10. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED JANUARY 15. 2004
President Lucey, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and
Member Nejedly reviewed the expenditures and found them to be reasonable.
It was moved by President Lucey and seconded by Member Menesini, that the
Expenditure List dated January 15, 2004, including Self Insurance Check Nos. 102063-
102066, Running Expense Check Nos. 147970-148234, and Sewer Construction Check
Nos. 26331-26370, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the
motion was approved with Member Nejedly being absent.
11. BUDGET AND FINANCE
a. RECEIVE NOVEMBER 2003 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, reviewed the results of operations and maintenance
(O&M) for the month of November 2003, noting that expenditures were $480,000 less
than budget, representing a 13.8 percent favorable variance. Year-to-date O&M
expenditures were $667,000 less than budget, representing a 3.8 percent favorable
variance. Year-to-date O&M revenues of $1 ,356,000 were $58,000 greater than
budget, representing a 4.5 percent favorable variance.
Ms. Ratcliff reported that year-to-date Sewer Construction Fund revenues were
$4,200,000 and expenditures were $10,405,000, reducing the fund balance by
$6,200,000.
Ms. Ratcliff reported that the District's temporary investments were held in the District's
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) account. The average yield of the District's LAIF
account through October 2003 was 1.59 percent.
President Lucey declared that the November 2003 Financial Statements were duly
received.
b. ADJOURN REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT ITS ANNUAL MEETING
At 3:52 p.m., President Lucey adjourned the Regular Board Meeting and Member
Boneysteele, President of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) Facilities
Financing Authority, convened the annual meeting of the CCCSD Facilities Financing
Authority.
At the request of President Boneysteele, Treasurer of the Authority Deborah Ratcliff
reviewed the purpose and responsibilities of the CCCSD Facilities Financing Authority
that was formed in 1994 and was used as a vehicle to sell bonds for capital projects.
President Boneysteele requested that the Secretary call roll.
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PRESENT: Directors: Menesini, Lucey, Nejedly, Hockett, Boneysteele
ABSENT: Directors: None
President Boneysteele requested public comments, and noted that there were none.
President Boneysteele stated that in accordance with the Bylaws of the Authority, it
would be appropriate to elect officers at this time.
It was moved by Director Lucey and seconded by Director Hockett, that pursuant to
Article III, Section 2 of the Bylaws, the following slate of officers shall be elected for
2004:
1) President of the Authority shall be Director Parke L. Boneysteele, Chair of
the Budget and Finance Committee of the District Board of Directors;
2) Vice President of the Authority shall be Director Mario M. Menesini; the
remaining member of the Budget and Finance Committee of the District
Board of Directors;
3) Executive Director of the Authority shall be Mr. Charles W. Batts, General
Manager of the District;
4) Treasurer of the Authority shall be Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller of the
District; and
5) Secretary of the Authority shall be Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the
District.
There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved.
It was moved by Director Member and seconded by Director Lucey, that the minutes of
the CCCSD Facilities Financing Authority annual meeting of January 23, 2003, be
approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously
approved.
Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Treasurer of the Authority, reported that in October 1998, revenue
bonds weW~d to refund all outstanding debt at 3.5 percent to 4.7 percent interest.
There are remaiFliQ,g y~ars of payments on those revenue bonds. The
outstanding balance is $'nr:m,W6. Debt service in 2003 was $2,219,000. In May
2002, Revenue Installment Certificates were issued in the amount of $16,565,000 for a
term of 20 years with interest rates ranging from 4 to 5 percent. Debt service in 2003
was $546,000. Ms. Ratcliff noted that this is an interest only payment.
President Boneysteele thanked Ms. Ratcliff for her report.
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Boneysteele
adjourned the annual meeting of the CCCSD Facilities Financing Authority at the hour
of 3:59 p.m. and turned the meeting back to President Lucey.
12. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
None
13. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
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14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Lucey adjourned
the meeting at the hour of 4:00 p.m. to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January
29, 2004 in the Multipurpose Room for an Adjourned Regular Board Meeting/Financial
Planning and Policy Workshop.
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PRO IEM President of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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