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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD MINUTES 01-24-02
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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2002
The District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in an adjourned
regular session in the multipurpose room at the District offices at 5019 Imhoff Place,
Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, at 2:00 p.m. on January 24, 2002.
President Menesini called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Nejedly, Hockett, Lucey, Boneysteele, Menesini
ABSENT:
Members:
None
a.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Board and staff joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
3. BUDGET AND FINANCE
a.
ANNUAL BOARD FINANCIAL PLANNING AND POLICY WORKSHOP FOR THE 2002-
2003 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PROCESS
Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, welcomed the Board to the District's new
Multipurpose Room. This part of the old laboratory was turned into a great space for
presentations, public meetings, and training.
Mr. Batts stated that this workshop is the third such workshop in as many years. The
Board has received a lot of information over the years. All of that information will not be
covered again, but staff would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have.
Each year staff looks at what can be done to improve the process, and improve the
efficiency and cost effectiveness of District operations. The purpose of today's workshop
is to provide updated financial information, and to seek Board input and direction on
implementation of the 2002-2003 Sewer Service Charge increase of $24, operating
expenses and maintaining current service levels, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
and meeting current commitments to the City of San Ramon, and debt financing. Several
scenarios will be presented to the Board. Any Board direction on development of other
scenarios or additional information will be sought and staff will address Board questions.
Finally, today's workshop will help set direction for budget preparation.
Member Boneysteele stated that the Executive Summary of the Financial Planning and
Policy Workshop Financial Report indicates that a ten percent non-labor reduction scenario
was developed at the direction of the Board. Member Boneysteele stated that he does
not recall the Board directing staff to develop a ten percent reduction alternative. Member
Boneysteele stated that when one Board Member expresses an opinion, he is reluctant to
contradict it so he remains quiet. Member Boneysteele requested that a formal vote be
used to verify direction from the Board. Member Boneysteele stated that he certainly did
not direct staff to reduce expenses by ten percent.
Mr. Batts stated that in past workshops, an array of scenarios have been presented for
Board consideration. The suggestion that a ten percent reduction in non-labor expenses
be presented is similar to that.
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Member Boneysteele stated that he has been through cost cutting and it is very difficult
to get a ten percent reduction in an organization like the District. Member Boneysteele
stated that he would not vote for that.
Member Lucey stated that the Board is here to hear what staff has to say. If the Board
leaves today without saying anything, please do not assume that is a consensus, at least
from Member Lucey's point of view.
President Menesini stated that the Board is here today to hear from staff and to provide
some direction. Some of the things the Board needs to know is what commitments were
actually made to the City of San Ramon. Are they hard and fast commitments?
Mr. Batts stated that this is an opportunity for staff to present that type of information,
discuss that information with the Board, and hopefully receive some direction from the
Board as to how to proceed. The goals of today's workshop are to review strategies to
prevent cash flow constraints; reaffirm the 2001 workshop decision; and look at long-term
strategies for Capital Program funding, building capital reserves, and maintaining and
stabilizing reasonable Sewer Service Charge rates. The District goals are full regulatory
compliance, excellent customer service, responsible rates, and being a high performance
organization. It is the District's challenge and a delicate balance between meeting these
goals of maintaining responsible rates while providing full regulatory compliance and
excellent customer service. The financial plan analysis included consideration of variables,
revenues, expenses, cost reduction measures, cost increases, projected Capital Program
expenses, and regulatory requirements. Mr. Batts discussed the variables of rates,
revenues, operating expenses, the Capital Improvement Program, and the need for debt
financing; and sources of revenue including the Sewer Service Charge, City of Concord
reimbursement, ad valorem tax, connection fees, interest income, and developer
reimbursement. The Sewer Service Charge makes up 53 percent of District revenue.
Charges to the City of Concord are also a significant portion of revenue. Total District
revenue for 2001-2002 is projected at $56,680,000 and it is projected that almost $6.5
million will be spent from the capital reserve to balance the budget. Eight of the last ten
years, the District has intentionally run a deficit budget, drawing down reserves. Mr.
Batts stated that this is something that must be addressed this year.
Mr. Batts stated that the District has approximately 146,800 connections. One dollar
increase in the Sewer Service Charge represents approximately $150,000 in revenue. Mr.
Batts displayed a comparison of Sewer Service Charge rates of nearby agencies ranging
from $109 to $596 with the 2002-2003 CCCSD Sewer Service Charge being $248. Ad
valorem tax is another source of income to the District. In 1993 the State took $3.2
million in ad valorem tax revenue from the District. The District raised the Sewer Service
Charge component for capital by $20 to make up for some of this loss. At the same time
the Capital Program was reduced. It is possible that the $6.9 million in ad valorem tax
anticipated in 2002-2003 may be in jeopardy given the current State deficit estimated at
$12 billion and the position of some State agencies and commissions that enterprise
districts should not receive tax funding. If ad valorem tax revenue is lost, it could result
in a $46 increase to the Sewer Service Charge. There is currently a bill that would double
the District's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit fee, and
another bill that would take the costs of regulatory programs and put them on enterprise
districts.
Mr. Batts stated that historically, about half of the District expenses each year was for
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and about half was for Capital. As the District has
tried to reduce Capital Program costs through the years and as O&M costs have increased
because of energy, labor and benefits, and inflation, the O&M Budget now makes up 60
percent of annual expenditures, with capital comprising 36 percent, and bond principal and
interest making up the remainder. Mr. Batts reviewed 2000-2001 total District expenses
by activity, stating that labor and benefits must be considered in order to achieve any
significant reduction of expenses. The expense assumptions used in developing the
Financial Plan include:
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Filling all budgeted positions;
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Using Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) salary rates, then 4 percent in
future years;
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Using projected increases for employee benefits;
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Using projected rates for both utilities and chemicals, and including energy
rate savings in the base case;
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Using a 3 percent general inflation factor for all other categories; and
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Using the approved Capital Improvement Budget removing $8 million for
completed and deferred projects, and adding $12 million for the San Ramon
projects that were moved forward.
Mr. Batts stated that in 1993 when the ad valorem tax shift occurred, the District
embarked on a stringent cost reduction program. Staffing reductions were made, energy
conservation and cost control measures were put in place, and the Capital Improvement
Program was reduced. Today, even with increased customer services and added
programs such as the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, staffing has been
reduced from 283 employees in 1993 to 254 employees today. Focus remains on cost
control and cost reduction through "continuous improvement" efforts to involve employee
work groups in cost and labor savings ideas, increased automation and technological
advancements, operational efficiencies, improved staffing, and selective hiring; i.e., filling
only vacant positions that are critical to the mission of the District. Cost increases for the
2000 contract negotiated increase in salary and benefits have been included. Further cost
increases are anticipated in the 2003 contract negotiations. Mr. Batts stated that there
are long-term maintenance cost concerns. As work progresses on televising sewers, we
are finding problems in many of the places where forcemains discharge into gravity
sewers. A few years ago the District looked at treating sulfides to zero and determined
that it was too costly. A cost-saving decision was made and considerable money was
saved, but now it may be necessary to go back and rethink some of those decisions and
again consider whether the money we are saving today might be creating problems for the
District in the future.
Mr. Batts stated that the Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) for the next two years is
$49.9 million without the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer. This figure includes the
San Ramon Pumping Station Renovation and Forcemain Projects that were moved forward
based on the settlement agreement with the City of San Ramon. The CIB is designed to
meet District needs and goals based on existing regulations. No allowance has been
included for "parturient projects" as was included in past CIB's. Debt financing in the
amount of $15 million funded for 20 years at an estimated interest rate of 4.91 percent
is proposed to cover the cost of the San Ramon Pumping Station Renovation and
Forcemain Projects moved forward in accordance with the settlement agreement with the
City of San Ramon, and to meet cash flow requirements. If the District proceeds with
debt financing, it would add to the annual interest and principal payment.
President Hockett declared a recess at the hour of 2:51 p.m., reconvening at the hour of
3:04 p.m., with all parties present as previously designated.
Mr. Batts proceeded with his presentation, stating as discussed with the Board at previous
Board workshops, that historically the District maintained what was characterized as a
"prudent reserve;" but in recent years, the Sewer Construction Fund has intentionally been
spent down and now there is a cash flow crunch where "funds required" are approaching
"funds available." A "soft landing" strategy was proposed and last year the Board
approved a Sewer Service Charge increase of $24 for three years. Without these future
rate increases and debt financing, the difference between funds available and funds
required is projected to approach zero by November 2002. Mr. Batts showed a chart
depicting the cash flow analysis of the actual and anticipated monthly investment balance
for 2000-2001, 2001-2002, and 2002-2003. A long-term strategy to meet cash flow
requirements and try to achieve an adequate Sewer Construction Fund balance is needed.
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Mr. Batts stated that this long-term strategy could include some combination of reductions
to O&M expenses, deferral to capital projects, rate increases, fee increases, pursuing
possible new revenue sources, and debt financing. Mr. Batts stated that when the District
first began to look at the cash flow situation there was a light at the end of the tunnel.
The Dougherty Valley project at build out would have contributed $44 million to the Sewer
Construction Fund and it would also contribute annual Sewer Service Charges. Because
of delays attributed to securing the encroachment permit and other issues, connection fee
revenue has been reduced drastically. While the developers are still confident that the
connections will occur, it will be a number of years before build out and corresponding
connection fee and Sewer Service Charge revenue is actually realized. To create a soft
landing, a rate increase is needed. The idea is to use bond financing and then rate
increases to bridge the gap until the Dougherty Valley development is in full swing.
Mr. Batts reviewed three scenarios: a baseline scenario, baseline with a $20 Sewer
Service Charge increase, and baseline with a 10 percent reduction in O&M non-labor
expenses. The baseline scenario displays the financial position of the District as presented
to the Board at the June 7, 2001 Board Meeting. O&M expenses include energy savings
and inflation, capital projects reflect reductions of $8 million in capital spending for the
current and next fiscal year offset by the escalation of the San Ramon projects, a $24
Sewer Service Charge rate increase is assumed for 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, and debt
financing of $15 million for 20 years at 5 percent interest is assumed. The debt financing
provides a comfort zone for a period of time but in 2007-2008 funds available would meet
funds required.
Discussion followed with regard to what would happen if funds required were reduced to
$20 million, including the use of short-term financing such as Revenue and Taxation
Anticipation Notes (TRANs).
Mr. Batts reviewed Scenario 2, the baseline scenario with a reduced Sewer Service
Charge. This scenario shows the impact of rate changes on the baseline scenario. No
further O&M cost reductions are projected over Scenario 1. The District Sewer
Construction Fund is increased through $15 million in bond funding, allowing the funds
required criteria to be met in the short-term. This scenario looks at various reductions in
the Board approved Sewer Service Charge rate increase of $24. A $12 rate increase does
not allow the Sewer Construction Fund to remain at an adequate level through the year
2004-2005. A $20 Sewer Service Charge rate increase will allow the District to meet the
funds required criteria, but higher projected rate increases would be needed in the future.
Scenario 3 is the baseline scenario with projected expenses and a 10 percent non-labor
cost reduction. A 10 percent reduction in non-labor (salaries and benefits) O&M costs
over and above the energy savings is approximately $1.6 million. In this scenario it would
be necessary to increase rates at an alarming amount in years after 2010-2011 in order
for funds available to meet funds required criteria.
Mr. Batts reviewed discretionary 2002-2003 projected O&M expenses, noting that
chemicals, utilities, hauling and disposal, and outside services are fairly constant and not
significantly flow dependent. There is more discretion in the repairs and maintenance,
materials and supplies, and other areas.
Discussion followed with regard to reduction in the number of Household Hazardous
Waste mobile collection events as a cost savings measure.
Mr. Batts presented the staff recommendation to implement the $24 Sewer Service
Charge rate increase for 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 approved by the Board last year,
defer $2 million of capital projects in each of the next two years, meet the commitments
of $12 million to $15 million made in the San Ramon settlement agreement, and obtain
$15 million debt financing over 20 years. Future steps would include:
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Proceeding with $15 million in bond financing;
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Completing the District budgeting process based on current District staffing
levels and current District service levels;
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Providing timely budget information for the City of Concord relating to the
O&M portion of reimbursement and the capital portion of the treatment
program;
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Incorporating in future Capital Programs meeting commitments to the City
of San Ramon, reviewing the Capital Program with the Board, and
developing an adequate balance in the Sewer Construction Fund for the
District's future Capital Program; and
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Proceeding with the District rate-setting process providing public notice and
getting the information out to the ratepayers in the Spring edition of the
Pipeline Newsletter, holding a public hearing, and increasing the capital
component of the Sewer Service Charge in future years.
Member Lucey stated that he is very reluctant to say that the District will forward
information to the City of Concord in April. The Board will not make a final decision until
June. Staff recommendations can be forwarded to the City of Concord, but may not
necessarily be what the Board finally approves.
Mr. Mike Vogan, Public Works Director of the City of Concord, stated that he understands
that the numbers may not be perfect but he can consider them conservatively and use
them in the City's budgeting process.
Discussion followed with regard to the information that might be included in the spring
edition of the Pipeline Newsletter. Member Hockett stated that the Board voted last year
on a three-year rate program with the guideline that the Board would review the proposed
budget and rates each year to determine if the increase enacted is required and if not, an
adjustment would be made. A determination was to be made as to whether bond
financing would be needed.
Member Lucey stated that the public notice done last year indicated that a rate increase
of up to $24 per year for three years would be considered. The Board needs to vote on
that each year.
President Menesini stated that he would hope that the District could get some press so
the ratepayers will know what the District is doing to protect public health and the
environment and what it is costing.
Member Nejedly stated that the Board voted for up to $24 for three years with the caveat
that the Board would revisit that decision every year and perhaps reduce the rate.
Member Nejedly stated that the Board could look at the budget and determine that the
$24 rate increase is needed. In that case, it would not be necessary for the Board to
vote on it again.
Mr. Kenton L. Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that the ordinance that the Board
approved last year actually set the rates for the next three years and therefore, there is
no requirement for another vote or a noticed public hearing with regard to the rates set
last year of $24 per year for three years. However, there is a second provision in the
ordinance that says the Board will review them and if there was not a majority of the
Board that wished to consider changing the rates, there would be no reason to vote on
it again. This workshop is the start of the review process and it is up to the Board as to
how you want to proceed with the review and whether or not you wish to vote on the
rates again. If the Board wishes to consider increasing the rates, a mailed notice must
be done. If the Board wishes to consider changing the ordinance, we must go through
that process. This is not something that the District has done before so it needs some
discussion.
Member Lucey stated that implicit in what District Counsel has said, the Board has the
ability to decrease rates. Member Lucey stated that he is concerned with sending out a
notice in April that says the Board is going to implement the $24 rate increase.
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Mr. Batts stated that if the Board is contemplating a reduction, this will lead to the same
path. If the Board wishes to do something that would require the District to decrease
service, staff would need to know that. The proposed article in the Pipeline Newsletter
would be a general article about the District budgeting process. If an increase in rates is
being considered, the District ratepayers must be noticed.
In response to questions from President Menesini, Ms. Ann E. Farrell, Director of
Engineering, stated that the San Ramon Forcemain and San Ramon Pumping Station
Renovation Projects at approximately $6 million each, are the two biggest projects in the
coming year. There has been discussion concerning deferring the Lower Orinda Pumping
Station Renovation Project. The estimated cost of the Lower Orinda Pumping Station
Renovation Project is $7 million. Deferring the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Renovation
Project is being recommended because staff will be committed on the San Ramon projects
and a great deal of interface with the contractor will be needed since the Lower Orinda
Pumping Station must continue operation during construction.
Member Boneysteele expressed concern with deferring the Lower Orinda Pumping Station
Renovation Project because it is a critical pumping plant in a drinking watershed.
Discussion followed with regard to securing additional debt financing sufficient to cover
the cost of the Lower Orinda Pumping Station Renovation Project and the concern about
the level of staff commitment in overseeing two major construction projects at operating
pumping stations.
Member Lucey stated that he was in the minority last time. Obviously, a lot of work was
done once again on the workshop documents. Member Lucey stated that he is extremely
disappointed none of the staff came forward with suggested savings and cuts other than
energy which is a windfall. We are just doing what we did last year. State and local
jurisdictions are losing money. The District still has its head in the sand. It is the job of
staff to tell the Board where savings can be made. Member Lucey stated that he has not
heard any savings other than energy and putting off CIP projects. If labor and benefits is
60 percent, we should be talking about a hiring freeze.
Mr. Batts stated that staff is trying to be thoughtful in the process rather than just having
a hiring freeze.
Mr. Randall M. Musgraves, Director of Administration, stated that although it was not
highlighted, the projections provided to the Board include savings in the approximate range
of $500,000 in addition to energy savings. Staff purposely tried to avoid taking credit for
the energy savings.
Member Lucey asked how much the Sewer Service Charge could be lowered if a job
freeze were implemented. Mr. Batts stated that staff will provide that number to the
Board.
Member Nejedly stated that rather than the phrase "building reserves," a phrase such as
"sustaining reserves" would be more appropriate. When bills come in at the end of the
month, the District must have money in the bank to pay its bills. If we do not have money
in the bank we must borrow, and that involves more staff time and work and additional
costs for interest. Member Nejedly stated that he does not have a problem with having
a cushion. Dougherty Valley houses will sell. It may take a while perhaps a couple years,
but they will sell and the District will receive connection fees and Sewer Service Charge
revenue. Member Nejedly stated that he hesitates to say that Sewer Service Charge rates
must be increased because of development in the Dougherty Valley and the settlement
agreement with the City of San Ramon. That is not what the District is doing.
Developers are paying to get the waste to the pumping station. The City of San Ramon
forced the District into that position, but it is risky business to say the District is doing the
projects sooner and current customers must pay. The money will come from Dougherty
Valley. Member Nejedly stated that he hopes the District will not still be raising rates
when Dougherty Valley does connect. With regard to ad valorem tax revenue, Member
Nejedly stated that if the District loses the remaining ad valorem tax revenue, he would
have no problem raising the rates to recover that amount. The District is using ad valorem
tax revenue and it needs it to operate. If the ad valorem tax revenue is lost, that money
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must come from somewhere. The District must raise rates. Member Nejedly stated that
he is not sold on the current rate increase. Member Nejedly stated that the Board already
voted in the $24 rate increase for three years. An article in the Pipeline Newsletter is not
necessary. The Board has already voted on it so it is a done deal up to $24.
Mr. Batts stated that Member Nejedly made some excellent points. The houses will be
built in Dougherty Valley. Because of the delay in construction and the economic
downturn, projected new connections were reduced from 1,800 to 1,000. Staff believes
that reduction is temporary based on past connections and developer projections. The
number of connections will be increased by 200 per year until an annual total of 2,000
connections are projected in 2006-2007. That assumes 80 percent build out in 10 years.
The second point is that the need for bond funding should not be blamed on the City of
San Ramon. Bond funding would get the District through an immediate cash crunch and
it would defer costs to the people in San Ramon who will use the facilities.
Member Boneysteele stated that he is particularly concerned about deferring the work on
the Lower Orinda Pumping Station. As far as the economic downturn, Member
Boneysteele stated that he believes that there will always be growth in California.
Member Boneysteele stated further that he is concerned about cost cutting. The reason
the District is having difficulty cutting costs is a tribute to the management and their
efficiency. The Board can take credit for hiring outstanding people. If they are doing it
right, the District is operating as well as it can including meeting some of the extras
imposed on us like household hazardous waste and recycled water. Staff should not be
faulted for not coming up with a 10 percent cut. Member Boneysteele stated that he is
very pleased with this report. It is outstanding. Consideration has been given to the
Board and the requirements. Member Boneysteele stated that he would encourage staff
as far as deferring needed projects to find some way to finance them and come back to
the Board. Member Boneysteele stated that he concurs with staff's recommendations and
would support them.
President Menesini stated that it is his hope that we can all come together and support
what we come up with. President Menesini stated that he does not see this as an end
product, but something that will have a number of obbligatos. The document contains
good information that has been expressed well. As Member Boneysteele mentioned, there
are some things that might almost be considered an emergency category that may need
to be considered. President Menesini stated that he believes that the Lower Orinda
Pumping Station will hold up, but there may be some other things the Board is not aware
of that should be considered.
Ms. Farrell stated that staff is concerned about the problems being found as the District
sewer lines are televised. Ms. Farrell stated that she does not expect that the CIP will
decrease in size in coming years. More information should be available in the Fall and staff
will come back to the Board with that information.
President Menesini thanked staff for the information.
4. REPORTS
a.
GENERAL MANAGER
1 )
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that he attended the Martinez State
of the City breakfast on January 23, 2002. The District was recognized for
its cooperative efforts with the City.
2)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that there was an overflow in an
unincorporated area of the County near the West Branch Pumping Station.
A contractor plug failed in a 12-inch sewer line and overflowed a manhole
near the West Branch Pumping Station. Mr. James M. Kelly, Director of
Operations, described the overflow and the clean up that is underway. It is
currently estimated that somewhere between 3 and 17 thousand gallons
may have leaked. A final calculation will be made when the sewer is
emptied.
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b.
3)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that during a maintenance overhaul
of the No.2 steam turbine, it was determined that the turbine wheel had
been damaged. A replacement wheel was installed. That has driven the
maintenance overhaul cost up from $25,000 to the $60,000 to $70,000
range. The damaged wheel is being sent out to be repaired. Dresser-Rand
will be doing the repair.
4)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that there will be a Sanitation and
Water Agencies meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. The Bay Area Blending Project
will be the main topic of discussion.
5)
In response to questions from Member Lucey, Mr. William E. Brennan,
Capital Projects Division Manager, reported on the Moraga and Orinda
Crossroads Pumping Stations pump vibration issues. At the District's
urging, the general contractor GSE, got the pump representatives to attend
a meeting here. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how to make
things right. The main engineer for Morse Pumps, the general sales manager
for the United States, and local representatives were in attendance. Mr.
Brennan stated that they appeared to be quite serious. District staff and the
vibration expert (Mr. Borland) hired by District Counsel Kent Aim's office
was present. There was a technical discussion of these matters. Mr.
Borland and their chief engineer had a very interesting discussion about what
was going on and best solutions to the problem. Mr. Brennan stated that
there appears to be a solution and they were willing to listen. If they do
what they say they will do, and GSE is putting a great deal of pressure on,
there should be a fix in place in the next few months. The District is
withholding an amount equivalent to the value of the pumps, close to
$400,000.
6)
Mr. Brennan, Capital Projects Division Manager, provided an update on
progress on the Dougherty Tunnel. As of yesterday, January 23, 2002, the
tunneling machine had done 364 feet, approximately 10 percent of the
tunnel. That is actually slow and staff is not satisfied with the production.
Mr. Henry Thom, Senior Engineer, has had conversations with the tunneling
contractor saying that they must get production up. The tunneling
contractor is currently working one 12-hour shift six days a week. That
could be increased to two 12-hours shifts six days a week. The contractor
has been advised that liquidated damages will be assessed if they do not
meet the schedule. The general contractor Mountain Cascade wants to
maintain a good relationship with the developers and is putting pressure on
the tunneling contractor as well. Mountain Cascade is concerned about
getting the job done on time and has been diligent about the other parts of
the job.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None
c.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
None
d.
BOARD MEMBERS
1 )
2)
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Member Hockett complimented staff on the color scheme and architecture
of the multipurpose room.
President Menesini reported on the assessment of three national parks in
which he participated. The John Muir Home, the Eugene O'Neill Home, and
the Port Chicago wetlands facilities are being inventoried and long-term
monitoring initiated. President Menesini announced that Ms. Jennifer Bjork,
San Francisco Bay Network Inventorying and Monitoring Coordinator, will be
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speaking on this topic at the January 28, 2002 Environmental Alliance
Discussion Series at the John Muir National Historic Site.
3)
President Menesini announced that the Contra Costa Special Districts
Association will elect officers at the January 28, 2002 meeting. Ms. Bette
Boatmun, of Contra Costa Water District, has expressed interest in
continuing as Chair. Mr. Mike Yeraka, of Diablo Water District and the
current Vice Chair, has recommended that Mr. Mark Cornelius, attorney for
Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District and Contra Costa Mosquito and
Vector Control District, be elected Vice Chair.
5. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Menesini adjourned
the meeting at the hour of 4:37 p.m.
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President of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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