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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 03-06-03 152 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 6, 2003 The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a 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 March 6, 2003. President Nejedly called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Menesini, Hockett, Lucey, Boneysteele, Nejedly ABSENT: Members: None a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Board and staff joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. b. INTRODUCTIONS . RECOGNIZE MICHAEL TARANTINO ON HIS PROMOTION TO PLANT OPERATOR I President Nejedly and the Board of Directors congratulated Mr. Michael Tarantino, Plant Operator I, on his recent promotion. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS a. RECEIPT OF CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION, SAN FRANCISCO BAY SECTION ANDY STAMATELOS MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD BY PAUL LOUIS, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that Mr. Paul Louis, Collection System Operations Cleaning Section Maintenance Supervisor, received the Andy Stamatelos Memorial Service Award from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), San Francisco Bay Section. This award is presented to individuals for outstanding achievement, dedication, and participation in activities promoting the CWEA, San Francisco Bay Section. Mr. Louis is currently the Chair of the Awards Committee for Collection Systems. Mr. Louis served as Vice Chair of the Local Collection System Committee from 1994 through 1997. While serving a Chair, Mr. Louis conducted certification examination preparatory classes at various Northern California locations and he is still providing instruction. In 1998, Mr. Louis served on the State Collection System Committee where he acted as a judge for the Collection System Operations Challenge event, as well as serving on the Evaluation Team for the Collection System/Person of the Year Award for the Local Section and the State. Mr. Louis has served as Chair of the State Committee for two years, 2001 and 2002. Mr. Louis has also assisted in rejuvenating the local Collection System Committee. Mr. Louis received the Ambassador/Golden Manhole Society Award in 1999 and the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers Award in 2001. Mr. Louis is now serving on the Board of Directors of the CWEA, San Francisco Bay Section. President Nejedly, the Board of Directors, and staff joined in the well. deserved recognition of Mr. Paul Louis. 0 G'1>. ~ 06 t1'"\ "'~ \{ IW ~.,~ ....7 d' 153 4. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Lucey, that the Consent Calendar, consisting of Items a. and b., be approved as recommended, resolutions adopted as appropriate, and recordings duly authorized. a. Resolution Nos. 2003-021 and 2003-022 were adopted, accepting Job 5549 public sewer improvements and a replacement easement (Job 5549 - Parcel 1), authorizing the President of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District to execute a Quitclaim Deed for a portion of Job 1552 - Parcel 33 to OP Walnut Creek, LLC, and staff was authorized to record said documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly None None b. April 3, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. was set as the date and time for a public hearing to receive comments on and to consider adoption of a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 9.08 of the District Code regarding requirements for Backwater Overflow Prevention Devices. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Boneysteele, Nejedly None None 5. HEARINGS a. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XIIID, SECTION 4: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENT: AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH EL PINTADO PARCEL OWNERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EL PINTADO CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2002- !! Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the EI Pintado Contractual Assessment District (CAD) is the second CAD project that the Board will consider for funding this fiscal year. Under the District's CAD Program, the Board considers approval of a CAD project at three specific times. Thesß approvals are at the initiation of the CAD, following the election by the affected property owners, and at project completion when final assessments are set. Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Curtis W. Swanson, Environmental Services Division Manager, who stated that the EI Pintado CAD is at the second decision point. The EI Pintado CAD meets all the District CAD formation criteria. It benefits at least five properties, at least 60 percent are developed properties, and there are no more than two dwellings per property. There are four participants and four non- participants. The CAD project will install 1,083 feet of 8-inch sewer and two manholes. The estimated cost of the CAD project is $158,965. The estimated cost per participant is $39,741 or $5,342 annually for ten years. If the EI Pintado CAD is approved, $320,535 will have been authorized this fiscal year, leaving $679,465 for the remainder of the fiscal year. Mr. Swanson reported that there are currently seven other CAD projects pending, with a total estimated cost of $995,000. 03 06 03 154 Member Lucey questioned the four/four vote of potential CAD participants. Mr. Swanson stated that under the District CAD Program, those people who vote yes to proceed execute the contract; and those who vote no do not have to connect or pay until they are connected. At 2:12 p.m., President Nejedly opened the public hearing to announce the tabulation of ballots submitted by owners of each affected parcel and to receive comments on the EI Pintado CAD No. 2002-8. Mr. Swanson announced the results of the ballots submitted by owners of each affected parcel in the EI Pintado CAD No. 2002-8. Four ballots were in favor of and four ballots were opposed to the proposed assessment. There being no further comments, President Nejedly closed the public hearing at the hour of 2:14 p.m. It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Hockett, that Resolution No. 2003-023 overruling protests be adopted; that Resolution No. 2003-024 be adopted, confirming compliance with California Constitution Article XIIID, Section 4; that Resolution No. 2003-025 be adopted, approving Engineer's Report, assessments, and ordering improvements; and that the General Manager be authorized to execute an agreement with the EI Pintado parcel owners in conjunction with the EI Pintado CAD No. 2002-8. Motion unanimously approved on the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Menesini, Hockett, Lucey, Boneysteele, Menesini None None 6. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER Item 7.d.2) Report and Recommendation of Household Hazardous Waste Committee, was taken out of order to accommodate interested persons in the audience. d. 03 7. REPORTS BOARD MEMBERS 2) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the Board's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Committee met to discuss the operational status of the HHW Program and the future budgeting of mobile collection events. During the planning for the current year's HHW mobile collection events, the District Board directed staff to consider a reduction of these events for the upcoming year based on the growing cost and increased hours of operation at the permanent HHW Collection Facility and its high public usage. The District Board is aware of the anticipated loss of ad valorem tax revenue and the required budget reductions. These issues were discussed with the Board HHW Committee and the consideration of a single event based in San Ramon was proposed for discussion with the full Board. San Ramon was proposed because San Ramon achieves less than the 4 percent participation goal at the permanent facility (a goal reached by all the other cities), and the contract between the City of San Ramon and the District covers the major costs. Mr. Batts stated that concerns over this proposal have been expressed by the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA). The CCCSWA Executive Director Janet Schneider is here and wishes to express the concerns of CCCSW A and possible proposals for future partnering on these events. Member Lucey stated that first he would like to present the recommendation of the Board Household Hazardous Waste Committee since the full Board does not know what that is. Then Ms. Schneider can 06 tf\ t):'}! tiJ ~:~ 155 speak to the issue. Member Lucey stated that the HHW Collection Facility has been very successful. The last couple of Saturdays there have been more than 200 cars. There is now an average 10 percent participation throughout the service area. The HHW mobile collection events were to improve participation at the permanent facility. Some areas are higher than 10 percent; San Ramon has the lowest participation at just under 4 percent. The recommendation of the Board HHW Committee was going to be to hold only one HHW mobile collection event in 2003-2004, to hold it in San Ramon, and to increase advertising in the San Ramon area. Last year the District Board asked staff to let CCCSW A know that the District wished to eliminate or reduce HHW mobile collection events and to work with them on it. Member Lucey stated that the District will likely lose $7.2 million. A hiring freeze has been implemented, travel has been cut, and other cost saving measures have been put in place. Member Lucey stated that the recommendation of the Board HHW Committee was to hold only one HHW mobile collection event next year in San Ramon. Member Menesini stated that household hazardous waste collection is a very expensive item and the District is under pressure with the potential loss of funds. The District constituents range from Martinez to San Ramon to Orinda to the further parts of Concord. They all use the District sewers and treatment plant, and all are candidates for collection of household hazardous waste. Looking at these constituents and having to be fair to all of them, Member Menesini stated that it is very difficult for the District to look at specific areas and say that one areas deserves our attention with mobile events more than another. Member Hockett stated that the intent of the mobile collection events that have been held in the past was to jump start or market the permanent HHW Collection Facility. That has been effective, especially in the Lafayette area where the percent participation is the highest. San Ramon needs more of a jump start particularly in terms of marketing. That was what had been built into the outreach. Mobile collection was never meant to continue because of staffing and costs. Member Hockett stated that she does respect the District's relationship with CCCSW A but is concerned about continuing with HHW mobile collection events because of the cost and the initial intent of the mobile collection events. Member Hockett stated that she is willing to support San Ramon in trying to jump start their efforts in trying to increase participation in that area. Member Hockett stated that that is her position at this time, but she would be willing to entertain any offer from CCCSW A that would make this more attractive to the District. Mr. Mike Shimansky, Chair of the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) and Mayor of the Town of Danville, addressed the Board. Mr. Shimansky stated that last July he attended a District Board meeting and appreciated the Board voting to continue funding three mobile collection events for one more year. At that time the District Board also directed District staff to work with CCCSWA staff to seek funding for the mobile collection events in the future. CCCSW A believes that the mobile collection events the District has been providing are extremely valuable to the community. The permanent HHW Collection Facility is a great facility but it is far from some communities, and it is much easier to open the toilet and dump household hazardous waste down the drain. Mr. Shimansky stated that mobile collection events ensure that the household hazardous waste is disposed of properly. Mobile event participation continues to remain high. Mr. Shimansky stated that of the 900 cars participating in the Lafayette mobile collection event, 82 percent contained HHW and 18 percent contained e-waste only; of the 600 cars participating in the Danville mobile collection event, 88 percent contained HHW and 12 percent contained e-waste only; and at the San Ramon mobile collection 03 06 03 156 event, 85 percent of the cars contained HHW and 15 percent contained e- waste only. Member Lucey stated that he understood that many of the cars had both HHW and e-waste. Ms. Janet Schneider, CCCSW A Executive Directors, stated that is correct. Mr. Shimansky stated that he understands that the District has met the 4 percent participation goal, but he still believes there is a need to manage HHW in our communities. The mobile collection events eliminate some of the HHW that will never end up at the permanent facility. These mobile collection events also provide the best outreach that can be done to let the public know about proper disposal. Last year CCCSW A was concerned about the District Board decision to reduce the number of mobile collection events from three to two. CCCSWA understands the District's budget situation and understands that having only one mobile collection event in San Ramon is now a possibility. CCCSWA and San Ramon staff have met with District staff to develop alternative funding proposals. CCCSW A has a Finance Committee meeting later in the month to discuss this before the next CCCSWA meeting. Mr. Shimansky thanked the Board for their consideration. Ms. Janet Schneider, CCCSW A Executive Director, thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak. Ms. Schneider stated that she and Mr. Kevin Carunchio, of the City of San Ramon, met with District staff several times. With regard to the documented costs of each mobile collection event for each community, the cost sharing formula for the three mobile collection events changed over the year. After the Lafayette event was so successful and again after the Danville event, District HHW Supervisor Elaine Jacobs approached CCCSW A requesting that they pay more. Each time the costs for CCCSWA doubled. Ms. Schneider stated that there was give and take in the process. It was a great working relationship and things did change. Many funding alternatives for going forward were reviewed. Ms. Schneider stated that she hoped there would be an acceptable funding strategy that would come from the District Board Committee that she could take to the CCCSWA Board. Ms. Schneider stated that CCCSW A pays a portion of the fixed costs for mobile collection events based on participation from the CCCSW A service area. That varies from 30 to 60 percent depending on the event. Ms. Schneider requested that there be a further opportunity to discuss these proposals and look at the costs that were not given to the Board. Ms. Schneider stated that she is not sure that combining e-waste collection with HHW collection has brought more people to mobile collection events, but she does know that because of CCCSW A involvement there has been more advertising of mobile collection events. CCCSW A and the District have the same constituency. Our constituency consumes hazardous materials and how best to educate them to this fact and that those materials are banned from the landfill. The District and CCCSW A have been successful in that effort. Ms. Schneider stated that the high participation levels at the mobile collection events indicate a continuing need. Our success means increased costs but it is also fulfilling the mission of managing HHW. Ms. Schneider stated that she would welcome the opportunity to spend more time with the Board's Committee. Member Menesini stated that people do not flush TV sets and computer monitors. The District's participation in that area is purely altruistic. Since the District gave up solid waste franchising, the District has continued to put a great deal of money and effort into solid waste. Member Menesini stated that all local jurisdictions are up against a very difficult financial situation. Member Menesini thanked Ms. Schneider and Mr. Shimansky for their comments, but indicated that the District is limited in what it can do and must look very carefully at each item. If\¡ 6"'1 Vi) 06 n\ ~; f.~ (.)' 157 Member Hockett asked if Ms. Schneider had a proposal she would like to share. Ms. Schneider stated that¡,8¥íproposal would be that CCCSWA pay for more of the fixed costs than they have in past. If that was done based on participation last year, District funding would be limited to about $30,000 for each event. Member Lucey stated that he is willing to send this back to the Board HHW Committee for about three weeks to hear what CCCSW A would propose if that is the pleasure of the Board. Member Lucey stated that he does not want to delay the District budget. If it is costing the District $30,000 and CCCSWA $20,000, that is not a partnership; $25,000/$25,000 is a partnership. Member Lucey suggested that CCCSW A may want to have its own event. Ms. Schneider stated that CCCSWA could have its own event, but the idea of joining with the District on the successful HHW mobile collection events seemed like good one. Member Lucey stated that the District does not want to continue holding mobile collection events. The District's goal was to achieve up to 4 percent participation. Participation is now at 10 percent. Member Boneysteele reviewed the historical background when the District was responsible for solid waste franchising in most of the cities in the District service area prior to passage of Assembly Bill 939 that changed that responsibility. CCCSWA was formed and the District phased out of solid waste management. The construction of the HHW Collection Facility was underway. The justification for mobile collection events was to attract public interest and let the public know the permanent HHW Collection Facility was available. Financial times were better then. There is a permanent facility available to constituents now. Member Boneysteele stated that he is amenable that this go back to the Board HHW Committee for three weeks; but given the costs, he is not in favor of continuing the mobile collection events. Member Boneysteele stated that times have changed and this is something that the District can no longer afford; but he is willing to hold judgment until a report comes back from the District Board HHW Committee. President Nejedly stated that last year the District Board considered this issue and expressed the same concerns to CCCSW A at that time. At the request of CCCSWA and the City of San Ramon, the District Board agreed to continue with three mobile collection events for one year. At that time, the District was not facing the budget crisis that it is now. Now, a year later, the permanent HHW Collection Facility participation levels are up significantly. Last year the days and hours of operation at the permanent HHW Collection Facility were increased because the participation level was so high. With regard to e-waste collection, President Nejedly stated that garbage companies offer the option of picking up e-waste at the curb for a cost. There are systems in place to get rid of e-waste, but there is no feasible way for a homeowner to get rid of HHW without calling Philips (a hazardous waste disposal company) to come to your home. There has been a year to work out alternatives. It is unfortunate that the District looks like the bad guy when we have gone above and beyond. Mr. Kevin Carunchio, of the City of San Ramon, thanked the Board for entertaining this subject again. Mr. Carunchio expressed the appreciation of the City of San Ramon for the three mobile collection events held this year, for considering an event in San Ramon next year, and for the recognition that San Ramon is still an under-participating area. Participation in the City of San Ramon is increasing and that is due to the 0 (j'\) .. Ù 06 03 158 outreach of District and CCCSW A staff. The cost per vehicle in San Ramon is $100 higher than any other city in the service area. All funding is under scrutiny. It would be great if it is possible to get funding for additional mobile collection events. E-waste collection is like HHW collection. It is a difficult situation because the District took the lead on the HHW Collection Facility, the District is serving more of the service area for little more funding ten years later. That is a real achievement. It would be nice if the manufacturers took some of that burden. By working with the District, the City of San Ramon has taken advantage of a well-attended and well-regarded event in the community. If we are going to continue to provide a leadership role, we must look at partnerships. Mr. Carunchio thanked the Board for their consideration. President Nejedly thanked Ms. Schneider and Messrs. Shimansky and Carunchio for their input, and referred this matter back to the Board HHW Committee for consideration of any proposal(s) from CCCSWA. At this time, President Nejedly reverted to the order of the agenda. a. ~)3 7. REPORTS GENERAL MANAGER 1) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that last month the Board reviewed the proposed list of articles to be included in the CCCSD Pipeline newsletter, and last week the Board Outreach Committee reviewed the draft copy. Each Board Member was provided with a copy of the draft Pipeline prior to the meeting today. Mr. Batts introduced Ms. Harriette Heibel, Community Affairs Manager, who reviewed the revised Pipeline which incorporates the changes suggested by the Board. Member Menesini suggested that the lettering on the overflow device be made darker. With that change, the draft was approved and the Board commended Ms. Heibel and her staff on the outstanding newsletter. 2) Mr. Batts, General Manager, provided an update on State budget issues. Vehicle license fees are under discussion. Contra Costa County is now anticipating a $75 million to $100 million shortfall not including $42 million vehicle license fee backfilling. The City of Concord anticipates a $7.5 million loss in revenue. The City of San Ramon is projecting major loss in revenue and is considering hiring a Finance Director. Senator Tom Torlakson's Budget Alert shows a $415 million ERAF (ad valorem tax) shift from special districts. 3) Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that at the last Board meeting a request was made to include a standing agenda item on future Board meeting agendas relating to the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA). Mr. Batts stated that rather than a piecemeal approach on this complicated topic, he would suggest that a Board workshop be held on this subject in the April time frame. The April date will allow sufficient time to obtain the services of a consultant who is knowledgeable in retirement plans and the CCCERA system. CCCERA staff would also be invited to attend to answer Board questions and concerns. At that workshop or a future Board meeting, a brief presentation comparing the specifics of CCCERA and PERS could be made. This information should aid Board and staff on future decisions on retirement issues. Member Boneysteele stated that the reason he proposed a standing agenda item was to allow for discussion if something comes up without waiting to calendar it on the next agenda. There would not necessarily need to be any business under the standing item. Mr. Batts stated that a standing item will be placed on future Board meeting agendas. ~. '. . ([..,~... ' '.'.. Uô 4) 5) 6) b. 159 Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that both the District's treatment plant and collection systemare,Qne of three finalists for the statewide California Water Environment Association (CWEA) awards. In the past two weeks, awards committees for both awards have inspected the plant and collection system sites. The winners will be announced at the annual CWEA conference in late April. This is a real acknowledgement for the efforts of the employees of the Operations Department. Mr. Batts, General Manager, reported that on February 25, 2003, the District made a revised offer to settle the easement dispute with Dr. and Mrs. Howard Siu regarding the Wendt Ranch Offsite Sewer. The District offered to locate the sewer in the Siu's driveway rather than behind their house. The monetary offer was essentially the same as the District's previous offer. Specific conditions regarding construction and restoration of the property at project completion were also included. Mr. Tom Nagle, the Siu's attorney, is reviewing the agreement and staff expects to have a response within one week. If no agreement is reached, the eminent domain action will be filed to acquire the easement behind the house. Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that on Saturday, April 5, 2003, the District, in conjunction with the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, is planning a mobile collection event in Lafayette. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT None c. SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT None d. BOARD MEMBERS 1) 2) 3) Member Menesini distributed and reviewed notes from the February 28, 2003 Board Outreach Committee meeting at which topics of discussion included review of the draft CCCSD Pipeline newsletter discussed earlier, aggressive use of news releases to generate interest in District achievements and highlighting projects in the communities the District serves, status of construction project outreach, review of 2003-2004 Public Information Budget, and status reports on Source Control brochure distribution, Dental Outreach program, "New Customer" letter and brochure distribution, new Healthy Gardening Display, and Pollution Prevention Annual Report. It was noted that Mr. Harold Carlson, a regular attendee at District Board meetings, passed away at the end of December 2002. Report and recommendation of the Household Hazardous Waste Committee was taken out of order earlier in the agenda. Member Menesini announced that Director of Engineering Ann Farrell will discuss Sewage Collection and Treatment Down Under at the March 17, 2003 Environmental Alliance Discussion Series. The Environmental Alliance Discussion Series is held at noon at the John Muir National Historic Site at 4202 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez. All those interested are invited to attend. 03 06 03 160 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 2003 It was moved by Member Hockett and seconded by Member Menesini, that the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 30, 2003 be approved as presented. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 9. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES a. EXPENDITURE LIST DATED MARCH 6, 2003 Member Lucey, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and President Nejedly reviewed the expenditures. It was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by President Nejedly, that the Expenditure List dated March 6, 2003, including Self Insurance Check Nos. 101979- 101985, Running Expense Check Nos. 143252-143405, and Sewer Construction Check Nos. 25369-25399, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved. 10. BUDGET AND FINANCE a. RECEIVE JANUARY 2003 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, reviewed the results of operations and maintenance (O&M) for the month of January 2003, noting that expenditures were $317,000 less than budget, representing an 8.6 percent favorable variance. Year-to-date O&M expenses were $2.5 million less than budget, representing a 10.6 percent favorable variance. Year-to-date O&M revenues were $19.5 million, 0.9 percent over budget. Ms. Ratcliff reported that year-to-date Sewer Construction Fund revenues were $12.3 million, $1.2 million less than expenditures of $13.5 million. Ms. Ratcliff noted that these figures are net of Dougherty Valley expenses and reimbursements. 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 January 2003 was 2.1 percent. President Nejedly declared that the January 2003 Financial Statements were duly received. 11. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION None 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Member Hockett requested that staff find out if the Sanitation and Water Agencies of Contra Costa County plans to continue meeting; and if so, when the next meeting will beheld. BREAK At 3:42 p.m., President Nejedly declared a recess, reconvening at the hour of 3:50 p.m., with all parties present as previously designated. ,(\61 ~yð (~6 161 13. CLOSED SESSION a. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS With respect to labor negotiations, the closed session was held pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with designated representatives prior to and during consultations and discussions with representatives of employee organizations regarding the salary, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to employees in order to review its position and instruct its designated representatives. The District's negotiators are Labor Counsel Allison Woodall, Director of Administration Randall M. Musgraves, Human Resources Manager Cathryn Freitas, and Secretary of the District Joyce E. Murphy, and the pertinent employee organizations are the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Employees Association Local 1, the Management Support/Confidential Group, and the Management Group. At 3:50 p.m., President Nejedly declared the closed session to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to Government code Section 54957.6 as noted above. At 4:36 p.m., President Nejedly concluded the closed session and reconvened the meeting into open session. 14. REPORT OF DISCUSSIONS IN CLOSED SESSION No decisions were made or votes taken in closed session which require reporting at this time. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Nejedly adjourned the meeting at the hour of 4:37 p.m. C. Pres nt of the Board of O' ectors, C tral Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: 03 06 0'. Ç) 'i)