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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/1/2005 AGENDADistrict BOARD MEETING AGENDA December 1, 2005 2:00 p.m. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BARBARA D. HOC= President MARIOM. AdMVESIM President Pro Ten; PARKE L BONEYSTEELE GERALD R. LUCEY JAMES A. NEJEDLY Anyone wishing to address the Board of Directors should complete a speaker's card and submit it to', the Secretary of the District. In addressing the Board, speakers should step to the podium and state their names and addresses for the record. The Board President may direct questions to any member of the audience as appropriate at any time during the meeting. All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine by the Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Member of the Board of Directors or the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt. ADDRESSING THE BOARD ON AN ITEM ON THE AGENDA Persons wishing to speak on PUBLIC HEARINGS and OTHER MATTERS listed on the agenda will be heard when the President calls for comments from the audience, except on public hearing items previously heard and closed to public comment. The President may specify the number of minutes each person will be permitted to speak based on the number of persons wishing to speak and the time available. After the public has commented, the item is closed to further public comment and brought to the Board for discussion and action. There is no further comment permitted from the audience unless'invited by the Board. ADDRESSING THE BOARD ON AN ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA In accordance with state law, the Board is prohibited from discussing items not calen4ared on the agenda. For that reason, members of the public wishing to discuss or present a matter to the Board other lthan a matter which is on this agenda are requested to present the matter in writing to the Secretary of the District at least one week prior to a regularly scheduled Board meeting date. If you are unable to do this, you may make an, announcement to the Board of your concern under PUBLIC COMMENTS. Matters brought up which are not on the agenda may be referred to staff for action or calendared on a future agenda. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and California Law, it is the policy of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District to offer its public meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require special accommodations to participate, please contact the Secretary of the District at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (925) 229 -7303. ROLL CALL: a. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. i, Recycled Paper b. Election of District Board President and President Pro Tem for 2006. Staff Recommendation (Motion Required): Elect President and President Pro Tern for a one -year term. C. Introductions • Introduce newly hired Vehicle and Equipment Service Worker, Philip Notarmaso. Staff Recommendation: Recognize newly hired employee. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: Staff Recommendation (Motion Required): Adopt the Consent Calendar as recommended. a. Adopt a resolution authorizing execution and recording of a quitclaim deed to PH Holdings, L.P., for a main sewer easement (District Project Nos. 117 and 827) and authorize staff to record documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. b. Establish January 12, 2006, as the date for a public hearing to receive comments on proposed reimbursement fee for the properties which could directly connect to District Project No. 5786 (Highland Drive, Danville). 4. CALL FOR REQUESTS TO CONSIDER ITEMS OUT OF ORDER: 5. REPORTS: a. General Manager 1) Reports a) Report on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Renewal Application. (10 minute staff presentation) b) Lower Orinda Pumping Station Operations Update. (5 minute staff presentation) Staff Recommendation: Receive the reports. 2- 2) Announcements a) Alhambra Valley Easement Update. b) Announce upcoming annual Tetra -Tech Inspection of District Treatment Plant for Regional Water Quality Control Board. Staff Recommendation: Hear the announcements. b. Counsel for the District C. Secretary of the District d. Board Members 1) Board Budget and Finance Committee Report — Member Lucey and President Hockett a) Approval of Expenditures dated December 1, 2005. Committee Recommendation (Motion Required): Approve Expenditures as recommended. 2) Announcements BREAK: (Approximately 4 p.m.) 6. ENGINEERING: a. Approve an increase in the cost ceiling of the consulting Services agreement for right -of -way consulting and appraisal services with Associated Right of Way Services, Inc. (5 minute staff presentation) Staff Recommendation (Motion Required): Authorize 'lithe General Manager to approve an amendment to the existing agreement With Associated Right of Way Services, Inc., to increase the cost ceiling by $150,000. 3 7. TREATMENT PLANT: a. Authorize the General Manager to pre - purchase natural gas through a service agreement with Coral Energy Resources for the period of ;July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. (5 minute staff presentation) Staff Recommendation (Motion Required): Authorize the General Manager to pre - purchase natural gas through a service agreement with Coral Energy Resources for the period of July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. 8. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Receive letter dated November 14, 2005 from United States Senator Barbara Boxer congratulating Central Contra Costa Sanitary District for receiving the first - place National Clean Water Act Recognition Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Staff Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of correspondence. b. Receive letter dated November 16, 2005 from Alamo residents Dick and Charlotte Bottom commending Maintenance Crew Leader' Mark Goss and Maintenance Crew Member II Hamid Tehrani for their assistance with a serious waste stoppage in their home. Staff Recommendation: Acknowledge receipt of correspondence. 9. HUMAN RESOURCES: a. Adopt resolution appointing James M. Warrington to the position of Purchasing and Materials Manager, M -35 ($7,224 - $8,781) effective November 30, 2005. (5 minute staff presentation) Staff Recommendation (Motion Required): Adopt resolution appointing James M. Warrington to the position of Purchasing and Materials Manager, M -35 ($7,224-$8,781). 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. Minutes of November 3, 2005. Staff Recommendation (Motion Required): Approve the minutes. 4 11. BUDGET AND FINANCE: a. Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as of June 30, 2005 for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association and California Society of Municipal Finance Officers. (No presentation is planned, staff will be available to answer questions) Staff Recommendation (Motion Required): Approve the CAFR for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers. b. Receive October 2005 Financial Statement. (5 minute staff presentation) 1) Running Expense Fund 2) Sewer Construction Fund 3) Temporary Investments Staff Recommendation: Receive the report. 12. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION: 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS /SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: 1 ELAINE R. BOEHME, DECLAR€ UNDER PENAdY F P JURY THAT THIS AOCNnA 11-AS PDRRD Afi HOURS IN ADVANCE AT THE r 1ISTRICT OFFICES, 5 19 IMHOFF PUKE, MARTIN' CALIFORNIA retery of the D at Date: 5 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD CALENDAR DATE/TIME LOCATION MEETING /ATTENDEES TOPIC NOVEMBER 2005 Monday CSO Conference Room Budget and Finance Committee eeting Expenditures November 28 1250 Springbrook Road Lucey, Hockett 3:30 .m. Walnut Creek, California DECEMBER 2005 Thursday Board Room Board Meeting Board Meeting December 1 Board of Directors 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Third Floor Executive Conference Outreach Committee Meeting Outreach December 7 Room Menesini, Nejedly Activities 2:30 p.m. Monday CSO Conference Room Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Expenditures December 12 1250 Springbrook Road Lucey, Hockett 3:30 p.m. Walnut Creek, California Thursday Board Room Board Meeting Board Meeting December 15 Board of Directors 2:00 p.m. JANUARY 2006 Monday CSO Conference Room Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Expenditures January 9 1250 Springbrook Road Lucey, Hockett 3:30 p.m. Walnut Creek, California Thursday Board Room Board Meeting Board Meeting January 12 Board of Directors 2:00 p.m. January 18 — 21 Palm Springs, California California Association of Sanitation CASA Agencies (CASA) Conference Conference Board of Directors Thursday Pleasant Hill Community Center Contra Costa Special Districts Special District January 26 320 Civic Drive Association Meeting Issues 10:00 a.m. Pleasant Hill, California I Menesini Thursday Board Room Financial Planning Board Workshop Financial January 26 Board of Directors Planning 2:00 p.m. Monday CSO Conference Room Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Expenditures January 30 1250 Springbrook Road Lucey, Hockett 3:30 p.m. Walnut Creek, California Unless otherwise noted, all meeting are held at the District Office, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California. 11/18/05