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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 2001
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 October 18, 2001.
President Hockett called the meeting to order and requested that the Secretary call roll.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Members:
Menesini, Lucey, Boneysteele, Hockett
ABSENT:
Members:
Nejedly
Member Nejedly had advised staff that he would be unable to attend this meeting and
requested to be excused.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. David Seiler, owner of Excel Linen Supply, distributed and read a letter dated October
18, 2001, with regard to his belief about a miscommunication concerning the permits and
fees required for relocation of his business and the hardship this causes. Mr. Seiler stated
that he was originally advised by a District employee that the new location was in the City
of Concord service area and he was advised by the City of Concord that the permit fee
would be approximately $2,000. Sometime later after signing the new lease, he was
advised by the District that the new location was in the District's service area and the
Capacity Fees would be approximately $167,000. Mr. Seiler requested that the District
fee be waived due to the mistake by the District. If the District does not waive the fee,
Mr. Seiler stated that he will be forced to close his business, layoff 25 employees, and
file for bankruptcy.
Member Lucey stated that the Brown Act prohibits the Board from taking action on this
matter today since it is not on the agenda. Member Lucey asked that this matter be
calendared on the next agenda and that a staff response and recommendation be
prepared.
President Hockett requested that staff meet with Mr. Seiler in the meantime to try to
resolve this matter.
Mr. Kenton L Aim, Counsel for the District, stated that the Capacity Use Charge Program
was adopted by the Board of Directors by ordinance. Staff does not have authority to
lower or waive this fee. If there is to be a solution other than application of the fee, Board
action would be required.
3. AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
a.
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS H. DAVID
ALBINUS. DENNIS ALMOND. CHARLES BATTS. RUTH BENNETT. SHIRLEY
BENNETT. ALLEN CAMBRON. LESLIE CHAPMAN. WILLIAM CLEMENT. DOUGLAS
CRAIG. KEVIN COLLINS. DAVID FREITAS. RONALD GALLOWAY. MARK GOSS.
ROBERT HODGES. PHILIP HUNTSMAN. PAUL KELLY. LESLEY KLEIN. JIMMY
LUJAN. MATTHEW MAHONEY. EARLENE MILLIER. JARRED MIYAMOTO-MILLS.
SON HUNG NGUYEN. KENNETH NULL JOHN PEARL ROBERTA PETERSON. TAD
PILECKI. JOSEPH POMROY. JUDY RIVERS. D. ROBERT ROBERTSON. DAVID
ROLLEY. DARLENE ROSS. R. STEVE SAUTER. RANDY SCHMIDT. MICHAEL SILVA.
DAVID STROUP. HENRY THOM. AND DONALD TURK
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Mr. Charles W. Batts, General Manager, stated that each year the District honors long-
term employees for their contributions tothe success of the District. The 2001 Service
Awards Lunch will be held on Novembe(3Ù, 2001 at 11 :30 a.m. at Vic Stewart's Steak
House in Walnut Creek.
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Lucey, that Resolution Nos.
1001-129 through 2001-1 '9-1 be adopted, commending and thanking service award
recipients H. David Albinus, Dennis Almond, Charles Batts, Ruth Bennett, Shirley Bennett,
Allen Cambron, Leslie Chapman, William Clement, Douglas Craig, Kevin Collins, David
Freitas, Ronald Galloway, Mark Goss, Robert Hodges, Philip Huntsman, Paul Kelly, Lesley
Klein, Jimmy Lujan, Matthew Mahoney, Earlene Millier, Jarred Miyamoto-Mills, Son Hung
Nguyen, Kenneth Null, John Pearl, Roberta Peterson, Tad Pilecki, Joseph Pomroy, Judy
Rivers, D. Robert Robertson, David Rolley, Darlene Ross, R. Steve Sauter, Randy Schmidt,
Michael Silva, David Stroup, Henry Thom, and Donald Turk for their years of service.
There being no objection, the motion was unanimously approved with Member Nejedly
being absent.
b.
REC~IVE fRIEII/DS OF THE eSTUARY OUISTAII/DIII/G C~~;~~~~~E
~LAN (CCMP) IMPLEMENT D
FOR THE DISTRICT'S ZONE ONE RECYCLED WATER PROJECT
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the District received an Outstanding
Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) Implementation Award from
the Friends of the San Francisco Estuary for the District's Zone One Recycled Water
Project. The award was presented to Mr. Joe Pomroy, the Project Manager, at the Annual
State of the Estuary Conference on October 10, 2001. The CCMP is the document/plan
developed by the Friends of the Estuary as a blueprint for maintaining the integrity of the
San Francisco Bay and Delta.
Mr. Batts introduced Mr. Joe Pomroy, Associate Engineer and Zone One Recycled Water
Project Manager, who presented the Friends of the Estuary Outstanding CCMP
Implementation Award to President Hockett and the Board of Directors.
President Hockett commended Mr. Pomroy and the project staff for their efforts.
Member Menesini stated that the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
(CCMP) is one of the most important documents that saves the Delta from degradation.
Member Menesini applauded the District's efforts in this area.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by Member Menesini, that the
Consent Calendar, consisting of Item a., be approved as recommended, resolution
adopted, and recording duly authorized.
a.
The Grant of Easement from Mr. Richard R. Ryan was accepted, staff was
authorized to record said Grant of Easement with the Contra Costa County
Recorder, and Resolution No. 2001-142 was adopted to that effect.
Motion approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Menesini, Lucey, Hockett
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Nejedly
5. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER
None
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6. BIDS AND AWARDS
a.
AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO PACIFIC BELL SBC GLOBAL NETWORK
FOR PROVIDING INSTALLATION OF NEW COMPUTER NETWORK
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that installation of a new computer network is
considered the main building block in the Information Technology Development Capital
Project Master Plan. A strong network infrastructure will allow the District to develop the
applications and systems needed to meet our future technology needs. Mr. Batts
introduced Mr. Mark Greenawalt, Management Information System (MIS) Administrator,
who provided an overview of the MIS Master Plan and how the District came to the
conclusion that a new computer network was needed. Mr. Greenawalt stated that the
MIS Master Plan was completed in November 2000. It is a flexible five-year plan that will
be reviewed each year. It was developed with input from an MIS survey of employees,
and input from managers, focus groups, and MIS staff, and used in defining the
Information Technology (IT) Development capital project. The IT Development Capital
Project, DP 8195, was approved by the Board in the 2001-2002 Budget. A priority of
that project was replacement of the District's computer network infrastructure. The
current Token-ring network is slow, difficult to maintain, and will not support the needs
of future projects. Mr. Greenawalt stated that it is proposed that the network be
upgraded to Ethernet topology with a 1 Gigabit fiber optic backbone, 100 Megabit CA T5
cabling to desktop computers, installation of intelligent data switches from Cisco Systems,
installation of a central switch which will accept CAT5, and installation of fiber optic and
wide area network ports, using existing Ethernet network equipment and cabling at
District locations where it is already in place.
Mr. Greenawalt stated that the State of California Department of General Services
established the CALNET Integrated Services contract in a competitive bid process under
California Contracts Code Section 121 02(b). A seven-year contract was awarded to
Pacific Bell SBC Global Network based on the overall value of the services they will
provide. The CALNET Program can be used by tax supported public entities such as the
District. Qualifying entities may purchase from this contract without going to bid.
Through this process, the District will also be able to take advantage of a partnership with
Cisco Systems and Contra Costa Electric. Mr. Greenawalt highlighted the breakdown of
contract costs and requested Board authorization to award the proposed contract to
Pacific Bell SBC Global Network.
Following discussion, it was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by Member Menesini,
that award of a contract in the amount of $406,246.50 be authorized to Pacific Bell SBC
Global Network through the State of California CALNET Integrated Services contract to
provide the installation of a new District computer network. There being no objection, the
motion was approved with Member Nejedly being absent.
Mr. Batts thanked Mr. Greenawalt and his staff for the remarkable job they have done and
the progress they have made on the very ambitious Five Year MIS Master Plan.
b.
AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ARROW DRILLERS. INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILKINSON LANE SEWER RELOCATION PROJECT. DP
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Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the Wilkinson Lane Sewer Relocation Project was
initiated in 1999 to address a creek crossing pipe that was damaged and losing support.
The project will relocate one sewer lateral, abandon a creek crossing, and construct a new
rodding inlet. Engineering staff prepared plans and specifications and received bids for the
project.
Member Lucey expressed concern with digging up Moraga Road and contributing to the
traffic congestion in that area, and asked whether the District could force the reluctant
property owner to repair his portion of the retaining wall.
Discussion followed with regard to relocation of the sewer and elimination of the creek
crossing, the alternatives considered, and the use of directional drilling and restricted
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construction hours to mitigate traffic impacts. Mr. Batts stated that this is the most cost
effective solution and it removes !he,.pÇ>le,r)~ial future liabilities associated with the
retaining wall and creek crossing. . "." .
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that award of
a construction contract in the amount of $44,400 for construction of the Wilkinson Lane
Sewer Relocation Project, DP 5472, be authorized to Arrow Drillers, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder. The motion was approved with Member Lucey voting no and Member
Nejedly being absent.
c.
AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CONTROL
MANUFACTURING COMPANY. INC. AND AUTHORIZE A CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT FOR THE PUMPING STATIONS SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA
ACQUISITION PROJECT. DP 6127
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that the Pumping Stations Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) Project will provide a District-wide monitoring and alarm
package with remote control capabilities to all District pumping stations. Mr. Batts
introduced Mr. Joe Pomroy, Associate Engineer, who stated that the Pumping Stations
SCADA Project is an alarming and reporting system for the 22 District pumping stations.
Telephone lines will be used for communication, and computers and networks will be used
for data handling. The District now has a telemetry system which was installed in 1989.
It is a very basic system with limited capacity and outdated technology. The telemetry
system gives the District limited alarm information and has limited capacity. The proposed
SCADA System features include:
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Expandable system, more capacity
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Consistency of equipment and operation
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Alarming to plant and to mobile phones
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Data collection of alarms, conditions, flows, maintenance intervals, and
related data
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Operator interface screens that provide better information
Mr. Pomroy show a sample operator interface screen and described the information that
would be available. The benefits of the SCADA System are implementation of upgrades
to large pumping station projects, remote control of large pumping stations, and improved
alarm response capabilities. Mr. Pomroy stated that the project cost is $1.4 million and
it will take approximately two years to complete the construction.
Discussion followed with regard to integration of the SCADA System with other District
networks and systems, the limited capacity and alarm capability of the existing telemetry
system, and the breakdown at the Orinda Crossroads Pumping Station a number of years
ago. In response to questions from Member Lucey, Mr. James Kelly, Director of Plant
Operations, described the Orinda Crossroads Pumping Station failure and stated that the
proposed SCADA System would have told us there was water in the drywell area and the
situation could have been remedied.
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by Member Boneysteele, that award of
a construction contract in the amount of $1,471,628 for construction of the Pumping
Stations Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Project, DP 6127, be authorized to
Control Manufacturing Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder; and that the General
Manager be authorized to execute a professional services agreement not to exceed
$200,000 with Electrical and Control System Engineering, Inc. to review shop drawings
and submittals, respond to design questions, evaluate change order requests, and perform
site visits to verify compliance with the design intent. There being no objection, the
motion was approved with Member Nejedly being absent.
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d.
AUTHORIZE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO KAWEAH
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE DEAERA TOR STORAGE TANK
REPLACEMENT PROJECT. DP 6160
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that during the Steam System Improvements Project,
DP 6144, the deaerator tank, which is essential to boiler operation, was found to be in
poor condition and not up to current code requirements for pressure vessels. While
minimum internal repairs were made, the District reviewed the options of a project change
order or bidding a new project. It was decided to bid the replacement tank as a new
project.
It was moved by Member Boneysteele and seconded by President Hockett, that award of
a construction contract in the amount of $147,431 for the Deaerator Storage Tank
Replacement Project, DP 6160, be authorized to Kaweah Construction Company, the
lowest responsible bidder. There being no objection, the motion was approved with
Member Nejedly being absent.
7. REPORTS
a.
GENERAL MANAGER
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Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that this month the District and its
partners have completed four years of operation of the Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Facility (HHWCF), providing a public service that remains
in constant demand. Having these four years of experience has enabled the
District to make some recent administrative changes for improved customer
service and efficiency. The number of permanent HHWCF staff have been
increased to five to accommodate the consistent high participation rate, and
operating hours have been changed to better meet the needs of our
residential and business customers.
Mr. Batts introduced Ms. Elaine Jacobs, Household Hazardous Waste
Supervisor, who provided the Operations Status Report for Fiscal Year
2000-2001. Ms. Jacobs described the one month trend in the new
schedule, noting that Tuesday and Wednesday are two critical days.
Previously Wednesday was designated for small businesses and the facility
was closed completely on Tuesday. Ms. Jacobs stated further that the
number of cars served represent residential participation only, but at least
one business has been served on each day of the week of the new schedule
but most businesses are still concentrated on Wednesday. Ms. Jacobs
stated that participation has increased by 11 percent over the previous year
and overall participation is 9.3 percent. The program goal was to achieve
4 percent participation per community and each community has achieved
that, with participation by community ranging from 5 percent to 16.9
percent. Ms. Jacobs stated that as Member Nejedly has pointed out, the
participation is not going down and that is shown on the chart showing a
four-year comparison of cars per day. As participation increases, the
District benefits from economies of scale in operation. As participation
increases, still approximately 45 percent of the customers are first time
customers. Ms. Jacobs reviewed the breakdown of household hazardous
waste processed by weight, noting that there is also an 11 percent increase
over last fiscal year. Almost 50 percent of the household hazardous waste
processed by weight is recycled and reused, and only 1 percent goes to a
hazardous waste landfill. The average pounds of household hazardous
waste per car remained constant from last fiscal year at 77 pounds. The
operating cost per car decreased from $93 during the first year of operation,
to $75 the second year, $71 last fiscal year and $67 per car this fiscal year.
There was a corresponding decrease in the operating cost per pound from
$1.23 to $1.19, $0.93, and finally $0.86 per pound this fiscal year. Ms.
Jacobs indicated that the significant drop in operating costs from the first
year to the second year of operation was in part because Philips Services
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dropped their cost for disposal of certain types of waste at that time. The
remainder is due to economies of scale.
Ms. Jacobs reviewed the small business program participation for the 2000-
2001 fiscal year, noting that 80 businesses (down from 88 last fiscal year)
were served, there were 163 appointments, 24,900 pounds of waste were
processed, and revenues collected totaled $20,975.
Ms. Jacobs reviewed the statistics for the temporary collection events.
Participation increased by 83 percent from the previous fiscal year. This is
because a new way of communicating these events was used. Previously
we relied exclusively on newspapers, now we are using ad mail to cover the
whole service area.
In conclusion, Ms. Jacobs stated that residential participation goals have
been exceeded. Greater participation at temporary collection events has
been accomplished. Outreach to small businesses is continuing. The
mercury thermometer exchange program is continuing. Recruitment for
HHW staff has been completed and the facility should be fully staffed in the
next week or two. HHWCF staff continues to look at ways to improve
efficiency and cost effectiveness of operation, and will be evaluating
effectiveness of the new schedule and considering electronic waste
collection at future temporary collection events. The Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Facility is a sustained, successful program. In the near
future staff will be meeting with the Board Household Hazardous Waste
Committee to begin discussion of the Request for Proposals process for the
contract service provider.
Following discussion, President Hockett thanked Ms. Jacobs for the
informative report.
2)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, provided an update on the recruitment for the
position of Director of Administration, stating that with the retirement of
Director of Collection System Operations in June, the recruitment for the
Director of Administration position was temporarily suspended to allow
consideration of possible reorganization or redistribution of functions. Mr.
Batts stated that he believed that this was prudent since the cost of District
overhead is a major concern as it relates to the cost of operations and future
rates, and the need for streamlining organizations continues to be an
industry-wide focus. While several oPtions were considered, it was decided
to proceed with filling the Director of Administration position. Interviews
were conducted on October 10 by an outside panel of three top level public
agency managers. Mr. Batts stated that he will be interviewing the top
candidates and bringing a recommendation to the Board Personnel
Committee on October 30, 2001 and to the full Board thereafter.
3)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, stated that staff is beginning to plan for the
coming year's budgeting and the critical links to future financial activities.
The normal budget schedule and the O&M planning activities have been
accelerated to accommodate the City of Concord to the extent possible and
to meet the District's own needs for timely financial forecasting. Mr. Batts
introduced Ms. Deborah Ratcliff, Controller, who presented the proposed
budget schedule for 2002-2003, reviewing the time lines for the Staffing
Plan, Equipment Budget, Five-Year Plan and O&M Budget, Self Insurance
Fund Budget, and Capital Improvement Budget. In response to questions
from the Board, Ms. Ratcliff stated that the Five-Year Plan has been stepped
up by about one month, but the City of Concord does its budget much
earlier and she does not think the District can meet the City's schedule. Ms.
Ratcliff stated that she and Director of Engineering Ann Farrell continue to
meet with City of Concord representatives on a weekly basis on this and
other issues.
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Member Lucey stated that Concord should be aware that everything is
preliminary until the District Board takes a final vote on it. If the Board must
change its position during the budgeting process, that may happen.
Concord should not rely on the preliminary numbers until they are final. That
is the nature of the review process.
Ms. Ratcliff stated that as discussed with the Board on previous occasions,
it may be necessary for the District to use bond financing for projects in the
coming year. In 1994 when the District went out for bonds and in 1998
when those bonds were reissued at a lower interest rate, Stone and
Youngberg served as the District's financial advisor and Jones Hall served
as bond counsel. Based on the excellent service and advice provided by
those firms in the past and because of time constraints surrounding the
Request for Proposal process, staff would propose to use the same firms,
Stone and Youngberg and Jones Hall, absent Board direction to the contrary.
Ms. Ratcliff stated that staff will come back to the Board in mid-November
to begin discussions of preliminary cash flow and the need for bond
financing.
4)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, provided an update on the Dougherty Tunnel
and Trunk Sewer Project, DP 5902. The open cut trench is 97 percent
complete. Tunneling in front of the pumping station is 98 percent complete.
Pipe jacking at the west portal is 20 percent complete. The target
completion date for this last section of sewer construction along Estero is
mid-November. The wet well extension structure at the pumping station is
50 percent complete. The west portal is 60 percent complete and the east
portal site work is 85 percent complete. East portal erosion protection for
the winter has been completed. To date no work has been done on the
tunnel; work should begin in mid-November. There have been four more
public contacts since the last Board Meeting. Three were complaints and
one was for information. The San Ramon Pumping Station renovation is
being considered by the City of San Ramon Architectural Review Board
today. The City of San Ramon staff report was favorable. District staff will
report back to the Board at the next Board Meeting. Mr. Batts stated that
a tour of the Dougherty Tunnel and Trunk Sewer Project and the San Ramon
Pumping Station Renovations Project has been tentatively scheduled for
November 15, 2001.
5)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the District is advertising for
bids for the Filter Plant Rotary Wash Piping Replacement Project, DP 7183D.
The engineer's estimate for this work is $150,000.
6)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the District will receive bids for
leasing the Lagiss property located at the end of Blum Road. The objective
of the bidding process is to allow for the greatest economic return to the
District while assuring consistency and compatibility with the interests of
the District.
7)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the Collection System
Operations (CSO) Department completed a repair on Moraga Way last week
in order to stop a sewage spill caused when East Bay Municipal Utility
District (EBMUD) inadvertently damaged a sewer line during a repair to a
water line, causing the sewer line to be plugged during backfilling. Mr. Batts
stated that it is very rare for EBMUD to impact District facilities without
their realizing the problem and calling our crews.
8)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that on October 17, 2001, there
was a release at Equilon (Shell) that caused a shelter-in-place alert at the
District. Employees were requested to take shelter and not leave the
buildings. When it was determined there was no risk, they resumed their
normal duties. The District received no formal warning and staff is following
up on the incident.
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9)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that on October 9, 2001, there was
an overflow at 79 Orchard Drive, in Orinda. The home was being remodeled
and was vacant. The. overflow occurred several days before it was
discovered. Restoration Management Company is performing. cleanup
services at the property. Additional information will be provided to the
Board as it is available.
10)
Mr. Batts, General Manager, reported that this week he attended the Water
Environment Federation (WEF) Technical Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Director of Plant Operations Jim Kelly's paper on measuring utility
performance was well received. Community Affairs Manager Harriette
Heibel assisted Mr. Kelly on his paper and also staffed the District's booth
on Sewer Science: Wastewater Treatment Laboratory for High School
Students, which was featured by WEF as part of their national public
education exposition. The Sewer Science Program is a cooperative program
with Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant and South Bayside
System Authority. The Board authorized Source Control Program
Superintendent Tim Potter to attend the conference and accept the 2001
US Environmental Protection Agency National Pretreatment Program
Excellence Award. Several other California agencies were also among the
award winners. Mr. Batts reported on major issues highlighted at the WEF
Technical Conference including facility and asset management and security,
new regulations and costs impacting collection systems around the country,
regulations on nutrient removal and Total Maximum Daily Loads's (TMDL's),
and concern for succession planning since it was noted that the average age
of WEF members is 47 years.
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Mr. Batts, General Manager, announced that the District's 2001 United
Way/Combined Health Appeal Giving Campaign Rally is scheduled for
November 7, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
BREAK
President Hockett declared a recess at the hour of 3:52 p.m., reconvening at the hour of
4:08 p.m. with all parties present as previously designated.
b.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None
c.
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
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d.
Ms. Joyce E. Murphy, Secretary of the District, reviewed the draft 2002
Board Calendar. Following discussion, it was determined that due to conflict
with the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) Conferences
in January and May 2002, District Board meetings will be held on January
10, January 24, May 9, and May 23, 2002; and because of the 4th of July
holiday, there will be only one District Board Meeting in July, on July 11,
2002, subject to call for another meeting if workload warrants.
BOARD MEMBERS
1 )
2)
Member Menesini reported on the October 15, 2001 Contra Costa Special
Districts Association (CCSDA) meeting. Topics of discussion included the
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), changes in Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) laws, possible use of unallocated
CCSDA funds for public education relating to special districts, and the
Mayors' Conference report. Following discussion, Mr. Batts stated that
staff will investigate SEMS and report back at a future Board Meeting.
Member Menesini reported on the October 9-11, 2001 State of the Estuary
Conference at which the District received an Outstanding Comprehensive
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Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) Implementation Award from the
Friends of the San Francisco Estuary for the District's Zone One Recycled
Water Project. Other topics of discussion at the conference included
expansion of the San Francisco airport, new species in the Estuary and
Delta, variations in salinity, and the need for a healthy Delta.
3)
Member Menesini announced that Mr. Larry Kolb, Assistant Director of the
Regional Water Quality Control Board, will discuss the San Francisco Estuary
at the November 19, 2001 Environmental Alliance Discussion Series. All
those interested are invited to attend.
4)
Member Lucey announced that there has been a 40 percent reduction in
contributions to local charities as givers focus on the events of September
11. Member Lucey encouraged people to remember their local charities.
5)
Member Lucey announced that he was asked to mediate a dispute between
Contra Costa County and the Dougherty Valley developers concerning what
constitutes low income housing. Member Lucey stated that although he
advised that he had a potential conflict of interest, they still wished to use
his services.
8. ENGINEERING
a.
CONCUR WITH DETACHMENT OF THE THOMAS/DE NOVA PROPERTY ON EVORA
ROAD. CONCORD FROM CCCSD SO THAT FUTURE SERVICE CAN BE PROVIDED
BY DELTA DIABLO SANITATION DISTRICT
Mr. Batts, General Manager, introduced Mr. Curtis W. Swanson, Environmental Services
Division Manager, who stated that the Thomas/De Nova property was formerly owned by
the Lesher Trust. The property consists of about 70 acres located at the intersection of
Highway 4 and Willow Pass Road. Approximately 40 percent or 28 acres can be
developed. Mr. S~anson briefly reviewed the history of the property and presented the
plans for development. The request for detachment is before the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO). As part of that, LAFCO has requested an opinion from the District
before they proceed with the request. Mr. Swanson reviewed the economic
considerations. The current tax allocation is $350 per year. It is estimated that the tax
allocation after development will be in the range of $2,500 per year. The District
connection fee is estimated to be about $60,000 to $70,000. In addition, annual Sewer
Service Charge would be paid to the District if the property were connected to the District
sanitary sewer system. Mr. Swanson stated that Mr. Ian Baird, representing the
Thomas/De Nova Group, is present in the audience to answer any questions the Board
may have.
In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Baird stated that the route is in the public
right of way and would be less expensive to connect to Delta Diablo Sanitation District.
To connect to CCCSD, it would be necessary to go over private property and across the
Contra Costa Canal. Additional permits would also be required and that could be time
consuming.
It was moved by President Hockett and seconded by Member Lucey, that Resolution No.
2001-143 be adopted, concurring with the proposed detachment of the Thomas/De Nova
property on Evora Road, Concord from Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. Motion
approved on the following vote:
AYES: Members: Hockett, Lucey, Menesini, Boneysteele
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Nejedly
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9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4. 2001
It was moved by Member Menesini and seconded by President Hockett, that the minutes
of October 4, 2001 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 OCTOBER 18. 2001
Member Lucey, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated that he and Member
Nejedly reviewed the expenditures.
It was moved by Member Lucey and seconded by President Hockett, that the Expenditure
List, dated October 18,2001, including Self Insurance Check Nos. 101789-101794,
Running Expense Check Nos. 134524-134901, Sewer Construction Check Nos. 23826-
23872, Payroll Manual Check Nos. 48797-48803, and Payroll Regular Check Nos. 53825-
53865, be approved as recommended. There being no objection, the motion was
approved with Member Nejedly being absent.
11. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
None
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Lucey requested that an item be placed on the next Board Meeting agenda to
consider starting meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance.
13. CLOSED SESSION
a.
INITIATION OF LITIGATION - ONE POTENTIAL MATTER
This closed session was not held
14. REPORT OF DISCUSSION IN CLOSED SESSION
None'
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Hockett 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:
S cr ta y of the Centr C
Sa . ary District, County 0
Costa, State of California
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