HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 02-18-04 152 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. 02 18 0'1:> ,(J " ',',\",',',' ,! ;'/ ¿::it 153 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. ~.Ä~ PRO TEM . . President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: ntra Costa f Contra Costa, 02 18 04