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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an
adjourned regular session in the second floor conference room, 5019 Imhoff Place,
Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on February 18,
2004.
President Lucey called the meeting to order. The Secretary of the District noted the
attendance of the following Board Members.
1. ATTENDANCE
PRESENT: Members:
Menesini, Boneysteele, Hockett, Nejedly, Lucey
ABSENT:
Members:
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
3. REAL PROPERTY BOARD WORKSHOP
a.
TOUR OF DISTRICT PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO TREATMENT PLANT
President Lucey stated his understanding that the purpose of this workshop is not to
provide direction to staff, but rather to familiarize the Board with the District's properties
and to discuss options.
Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that is correct. Mr. Batts introduced Mr.
Randall M. Musgraves, Director of Administration, who introduced Mr. David Deutscher
and Mr. Larry Hazard. Messrs. Deutscher and Hazard provide professional property
management services to the District, and were present to answer any questions the
Board may have and to provide information. Using a map, Mr. Musgraves described
the District's property and the proposed tour route.
At 2:15 p.m., Board and staff adjourned to tour District properties near the treatment
plant. At 2:58 p.m., President Lucey reconvened the Real Property Board Workshop in
the second floor conference room with all parties present as previously designated.
b.
DISCUSSION OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ISSUES. LEASE CRITERIA.
AND OPERATIONS: PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
President Lucey proposed that the District give notice to the current tenant and pursue
alternative lease options for the Kiewit property. Board Members Hockett, Menesini,
and Nejedly concurred. Member Boneysteele suggested that it may be more
appropriate for the District to hold the property in its present use and allow it to
appreciate.
Member Nejedly left the meeting at the hour of 3:03 p.m.
President Lucey questioned why the District must relocate its tenant, Contra Costa
Topsoil, to accommodate a road for Conco Development.
In addition to access to the Conco property, Mr. Batts stated that a developer has
expressed interested in the Lagiss property for a golf course, and Contra Costa Topsoil
has expressed interest in moving to the Kiewit property.
President Lucey requested that staff contact the developer and indicated that the Board
has asked for more information concerning the proposed golf course development.
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Mr. Musgraves stated that staff has expressed some concerns about possible odor
complaints if the Lagiss property is used for a golf course. Staff has talked to the
developer about including a hold harmless clause for odors in any lease agreement.
Mr. Larry Hazard stated that the District should also keep in mind possible concerns
about large trucks (Conco Development) in the same area as golfers and golf carts.
Member Hockett stated that the District should also be aware of the agreement with
Contra Costa County regarding access and routing traffic in this area.
Member Nejedly returned to the meeting at the hour of 3:05 p.m.
Possible uses for the Kiewit property were discussed, including car sales, mobile home
storage, growing grounds for plants, corporation yard, landscape contractor, and tree
growers.
President Lucey stated that the bird restriction on that land may be of concern with
growing operations.
Member Nejedly stated that he would not be in favor of putting in large infrastructure
changes to make better use of the land, but he would be in favor of using the Kiewit
property for Contra Costa Topsoil, County Quarry parking, and recreational vehicle
parking. Member Nejedly stated that he would hesitate to use the property for auto
sales. Member Nejedly stated further that whatever use is made of the property, the
tenants must be able to vacate the property with six months notice.
Mr. David Deutscher stated that it could cost in the range of $1 million to $2 million to
bring the land up to the flood plain, road level. An investment to build some access
roads would also be needed, but the returns could be substantial.
Member Nejedly asked about the District uses and needs for the property. Mr. Batts
stated that there are two potential future concerns: a requirement for pollutant or
nutrient removal or a need for different solids handling process. Those issues are both
on the five to ten year planning horizon. The District has adequate capacity to 2030.
President Lucey stated that the map was very helpful.
Mr. Musgraves thanked the Board for their input.
4. REPORTS~NNOUNCEMENTS
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Lucey adjourned
the meeting at the hour of 3:13 p.m.
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