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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/3/2005 AGENDA BACKUPCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 3, 2005 No.: 3.a. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS subject: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND RECORDING OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO RHODORA C. QUINTANS, TODD DARBY, ARBOR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AND LARRY, DRAKE AND JANIE TARTER FOR A MAIN SEWER EASEMENT (DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 1568 — PARCELS 1 AND 2) Submitted By: Jarred Miyamoto -Mills Initiating Dept/Div.: Principal Engineer Engineering /Environmental Services REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION. J. Me ri� M. nny C. Sikanson 2A. AFa harles W. Batts, General Manager ISSUE: The Board of Directors' authorization by resolution is required to quitclaim easements and record documents. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing execution of Quitclaim Deeds to Rhodora C. Quintans (APN 125 - 080 -120); Todd Darby (APN 125 - 080 -119); Arbor Springs Homeowners Association (APN 125 - 080 -123); and Larry, Drake and Janie Tarter (APN 125 - 080 -012), and authorize recording of the documents. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None. BACKGROUND: In 1981, the District acquired an easement for an 8 -inch sewer main over property, a portion of which was subsequently split into the subdivision now known as Arbor Springs. The sewer main was relocated to a new alignment (new easement dedicated to District on Subdivision Map 450 M48) as part of the new subdivision, and the old sewer was abandoned. Staff has determined that the 1981 easement is not needed. See Attachment 1 for a map showing the easement to be quitclaimed. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District to execute Quitclaim Deeds to Rhodora C. Quintans, Todd Darby, Arbor Springs Homeowners Association, and Larry, Drake and Janie Tarter, on behalf of the District, and authorize staff to record the document. UAPosition Papers \Mercurio \1568 Parcels 1 & 2 Quitclaim.doc Page 1 of 2 F AM E CT i i I g � a x I v CENTER T ww "wwwww .1 LOCATION MAP N. T. S. V SITE 0 LEGEND: I � -a •�•�• - EXISTING SEWER S ------ NEW SEWER - SUB BOUNDARY r� _ — — — �� - QUITCLAIM AREA DR Central Contra Costa Arbor Springs Quitclaim Attachment Sanitary District Job 1568 Page 2 Q 2 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 3, 2005 No.: 3.b. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FROM HASSAN AHMADZADEH, MARIAN SAFAPAY, AND MASOUD OLFATI FOR AN EASEMENT SHOWN ON THE RECORDED FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION MS 805 -00 IN THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK (JOB 5590) Submitted By: Initiating Dept /Div.: John Mercurio, Management Analyst Engineering /Environmental Services REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION. Rv� / J. M rcurio y . Swanson A. Farrell rtes . Ba General Mana er ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to accept public sewer improvements and offers of dedication, and to authorize staff to record documents. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting public sewer improvements and an offer of dedication, and authorizing staff to record the easement acceptances with the Contra Costa County Recorder. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors regularly accepts easements and public sewer improvements by resolution. The recommended resolution will accept an easement shown on the recorded final map of Subdivision MS 805 -00 that is required for a recent public sewer extension off Geary Road in the City of Walnut Creek (as shown on Attachment 1). The final subdivision map and public sewer improvements have been reviewed by District staff and deemed in compliance with District standards. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting Job No. 5590, public sewer improvements, and an offer of dedication from Hussan Ahmadzadeh, Marian Safapay, and Masoud Olfati for an easement shown on the recorded final map of MS 805 -00 in the City of Walnut Creek (Job No. 5590), and authorizing staff to record the easement acceptances with the Contra Costa County Recorder. Page 1 of 2 WPosition Papers \Mercurio \5590 AcceptSubMap.doc Page 2 of 2 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District f BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 3, 2005 No.: 3.c. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK Subject: ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE PIPING RENOVATIONS AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2, DISTRICT PROJECT 7208, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Submitted By: Initiating Dept /Div.: Gary E Rathunde, Associate Engineer Engineering / Capital Projects REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION. 6vf-001 M wq� G. Rathunde B. Tharf W. Brennan A. Farrell General ISSUE: Construction has been completed on the Piping Renovations and Replacement Project, Phase 2, District Project 7208, and the work is now ready for acceptance. RECOMMENDATION: Accept the contract work for the Piping Renovations and Replacement Project, Phase 2, District Project 7208, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None related to this action. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Not Applicable. Filing the Notice of Completion is advisable under the California Civil Code, Section 3090. BACKGROUND: During the Water Reclamation Plant Project, Stage 5A, Phase 1 (DP 3760), numerous piping systems were installed throughout the treatment plant. These pipes carry the processed wastewater, sludge, steam, air, and other utility services between the various sections of the plant. These pipes have been in place for almost thirty years. Some of these pipes are leaking due to corrosion. Failure of such piping will adversely impact treatment plant operations. Phase 1 of this project (DP 7183) renovated or replaced various piping systems, including replacement of the service air line from the compressor to the air driers, replacement of the main service air header, modification and replacement of piping between the grit pumps and classifiers, replacement of return activated sludge (RAS) suction header piping, modification of the scum piping to reduce blockages, and downsizing the recycled water meter. This Phase 2 project renovated or replaced deficient portions of the following piping systems: leaking and corroded valves on the centrifuge feed pumps in the Solids Conditioning Building; piping, flow meter, and valves at the sludge grinders in the L: \Position Papers\Rath unde\7208Accept. DOC Page 1 of 2 2/23/2005 3:19 PM POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 3, 2005 subject: ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE PIPING RENOVATIONS AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2, DISTRICT PROJECT 7208, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Sludge Control Building; seal water piping in the Primary Tank west gallery area; air and seal water piping for Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Recycle Pumps; renovation of the centrate pipelines in the Solids Conditioning Building; renovating sections of the Standby Effluent Pump discharge piping; and replacing corroded sections of the Northwest and South Sump Pump piping. On June 3, 2004, the Board of Directors authorized the award of a contract for the construction of the project to Kaweah Construction Company. The Notice to Proceed was issued on June 28, 2004. The work was substantially completed on February 3, 2005. The remaining items of work consist of minor punch -list items, which do not affect the project acceptance. The total authorized budget for the project is $1,197,000. The budget includes the cost of engineering design, District forces, testing services, contractor services, etc. An accounting of the project costs will be provided to the Board at the time of project closeout. It is appropriate to accept the contract work at this time. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Accept the contract work for the Piping Renovations and Replacement Project, Phase 2, District Project 7208, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion. L: \Position Papers \Rathunde \7208Accept.DOC Page 2 of 2 2/23/2005 3:19 PM Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 3, 2005 No.: 3.d. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: CONFIRM PUBLICATION subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING PUBLICATION OF DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 233 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DISTRICT CODE SECTION 6.20.300 SCHEDULE OF REIMBURSEMENT FEES TO ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT FEES APPLICABLE TO PROPERTIES THAT DIRECTLY CONNECT TO PROJECT 5694 (WINCHESTER LANE, MARTINEZ) OR PROJECT 5732 (ORCHARD ESTATES DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK) STANDARD SEWER FACILITIES Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.: Administrative Department Joyce E. Murphy Secretary of the District REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION. lNu,P-M, . _. i h rles Batt General Manag r ISSUE: Section 6490 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California provides that District ordinances shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the District, and provides that an Order of the Board of Directors of the District to the effect that the ordinance has been published shall constitute conclusive evidence that publication has been properly made. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution confirming the publication or District Ordinance No. 233. FINANCIAL. IMPACTS: None rel "ated to this issue. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Establishes presumption that the ordinance was correctly published and therefore would be deemed procedurally valid by a court. BACKGROUND: District Ordinance No. 233 which was adopted by the Board at the meeting of December 16, 2004, and which amends District Code Section 6.20.300 Schedule of Reimbursement Fees to Establish Reimbursement Fees Applicable to Properties that Directly Connect to Project 5694 (Winchester Lane, Martinez) or Project 5732 (Orchard Estates Drive, Walnut Creek) Standard Sewer Facilities, was published in the Contra Costa Times on January 11, 2005. Proof of publication is attached. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution confirming the publication of District Ordinance No. 233. Page 1 of 4 PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Contra Costa I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above - entitled matter. I am the Principal Legal Clerk of the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published at 2640 Shadelands Drive in the City of Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, 94598. And which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, under the date of October 22, 1934. Case Number 19764. The notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit: January 11 all in the year of 2005 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Walnut Creek, California. On t Vil y of Janua 2005 Ic .. Sign Contra Costa Times P O Box 4147 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 935 -2525 Proof of Publication of: (attached is a copy of the legal advertisement that published) Page 2 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 233 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND DISTRICT CODE SECTION 6.20.300 SCHEDULE OF REIMBURSEMENT FEES TO ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT FEES APPLICABLE TO PROPERTIES THAT DIRECTLY CONNECT TO PROJECT 5694 (WINCHESTER LANE, MARTiNEZ) OR PROJECT 5732 (ORCHARD ESTATES DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK) STANDARD SEWER FACILITIES WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (District) Code Chapter 6.20 provides for reimbursement to in tallllers of the and ande per hall facilities dfrom fees charged property owners when they apply to connect WHEREAS, District Code Chapter 6.20 provides for the establishment of reimbursement accounts for construct- ed standard and special facilities; and WHEREAS, Project 5694 and 5732 sewers, the locations of which are shown on Exhibits A -1 and A -2 of this ordi- nance, incorporated in full herein by this reference, are standard facilities as defined in District Code Chapter 610; and WHEREAS, reimbursement fees have been calculated by the method specified in District Code Chapter 6.20, which calculations are summarized in Exhibits B -1 and B -2 of this Ordinance, incorporated in full herein by this reference; and �y public conducted atpthepDistricctttBoard Directors' gregularly scheduled meeting on proposed reimbursement fees was NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District does ordain as follows: Section 1 p Y connect to Reimbursement designated on Exhpibitcs All and properties hereby�hpdbli established. Real b reimbursement Fs.feeev, which shall be coin secutively added to District Code Section 6.20.300 the reim- bursement for properties that Code Chapter to � proojects as ciitteld�abdove sohfalll this as foln to s: Section 2 s e i bursemet f es set f rth herein shall be administered, adjusted, and collected according to the provi- sions Section 3 Exhibits A -1, A -2, B -1 and B-8 hereto shall not be incorporated into the District Code- however copies of same jshall bmmaintained m n In the Di effi�ffices and made available for inspection during the periods when the sub - Section 4 Times, ordinance iof general ciroculationiwiithin tide Dissbicct,�andd shall bore effective on once the In calendar Costa following such publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Sanitary District on the 16th day of De- cember 2004, by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Hockett, Menesini, Nejedly, Lucey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None COUNTERSIGNED: /s/ Joyce E. Murphy Secretary of the District, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Kenton 4 Alm, Counsel for the District Legal CCT 1834; Publish January 11, 2005 /s/ Gerald R. Lucey President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Page 3 of 4 Description of Facility Allowable Actual or Number ReMnbursement of Fee per Unit Project Number Estimated RUES 5694 Winchester Lane, Martinez cost $41,249.72 2 $20,624.86 5732 Orchard Estates Drive, Walnut $76,584.50 6 $12,764.08 Section 2 s e i bursemet f es set f rth herein shall be administered, adjusted, and collected according to the provi- sions Section 3 Exhibits A -1, A -2, B -1 and B-8 hereto shall not be incorporated into the District Code- however copies of same jshall bmmaintained m n In the Di effi�ffices and made available for inspection during the periods when the sub - Section 4 Times, ordinance iof general ciroculationiwiithin tide Dissbicct,�andd shall bore effective on once the In calendar Costa following such publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Sanitary District on the 16th day of De- cember 2004, by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Hockett, Menesini, Nejedly, Lucey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None COUNTERSIGNED: /s/ Joyce E. Murphy Secretary of the District, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Kenton 4 Alm, Counsel for the District Legal CCT 1834; Publish January 11, 2005 /s/ Gerald R. Lucey President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Page 3 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2005- RESOLUTION CONFIRMING PUBLICATION OF DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 233 AMENDING DISTRICT CODE SECTION 6.20.300 SCHEDULE OF REIMBURSEMENT FEES TO ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT FEES APPLICABLE TO PROPERTIES THAT DIRECTLY CONNECT TO PROJECT 5694 (WINCHESTER LANE, MARTINEZ) OR PROJECT 5732 (ORCHARD ESTATES DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK) STANDARD SEWER FACILITIES WHEREAS, Section 6490 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California provides that District ordinances shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the District, and provides that an Order of the Board of Directors of the District to the effect that the Ordinance has been published shall constitute conclusive evidence that publication has been properly made. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District as follows: THAT District Ordinance No. 233 which was adopted on December 16, 2004, and which amends District Code Section 6.20.300 Schedule of Reimbursement Fees to Establish Reimbursement Fees Applicable to Properties that Directly Connect to Project 5694 (Winchester Lane, Martinez) or Project 5732 (Orchard Estates Drive, Walnut Creek) Standard Sewer Facilities, has been properly published once since its adoption in a newspaper of general circulation within Contra Costa County. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors this 3`d day of March, 2005 by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: COUNTERSIGNED: Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to Form: President of the Board of Directors, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Kenton L. Alm District Counsel Page 4 of 4 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 3, 2005 No.: 3.e. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: CONSIDER EMERGENCY WITHDRAWAL Subject: CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS FROM THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Submitted By: Debbie Ratcliff, Controller Initiating DeptJDiv.: Administrative /Finance & Accounting REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: D. Rat l/ �. grave General ISSUE: Authorization by the Board of Directors is required for emergency withdrawal of funds from the Deferred Compensation Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request by Elaine Jacobs for an emergency withdrawal of $10,900 after taxes, from the Deferred Compensation Plan, as recommended by the Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: This request could be denied, however, this is not recommended as the request meets the requirements for emergency withdrawals as set forth by the Internal Revenue Service. BACKGROUND: Elaine Jacobs, Household Hazardous Waste Supervisor, has requested an emergency withdrawal from the Deferred Compensation Plan based on extreme financial hardship caused by a long -term illness over the past year. The Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee has reviewed the request and determined that it meets the requirements for emergency withdrawal in the amount of $10,900 after taxes. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Approve the request by Elaine Jacobs for an emergency withdrawal of $10,900 after taxes, from the Deferred Compensation Plan, as recommended by the Deferred Compensation Plan Advisory Committee. SAADMIMPOSPAPER \Elaine Jacobs Emergency Withdrawal 03- 03- 05.doc Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: March 3, 2005 Type of Action: HUMAN RESOURCES No.: 3.f. CONSENT CALENDAR suBJEcr. AUTHORIZE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY FOR NATHANIEL MORALES, STAFF ENGINEER, FROM MARCH 22, 2005 TO MAY 13, 2005 Submitted By: Curtis W. Swanson Division Manager Initiating Dept. /Div.: Engineering /Environmental Services REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: C. Swanson A. Fa-rrdP C. PRI s General ISSUE: Board approval is required to grant a leave of absence without pay in excess of 30 days. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize a leave of absence without pay for Nathaniel Morales, Staff Engineer, from March 22, 2005 to May 13, 2005. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Minimal. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Deny the request for leave of absence. BACKGROUND: As a condition of accepting his employment, Staff Engineer Nathaniel Morales requested an unpaid leave of absence to accommodate previously made arrangements for an extended post - graduation trip. Nathaniel was a District Co -op and one of the top candidates for the four Staff Engineer positions. Staff took his planned absence into account when a decision was made to hire Nathaniel. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize a leave of absence without pay for Nathaniel Morales, Staff Engineer, from March 22, 2005 to May 13, 2005. U: \Position Papers \Swanson \N. Morales LOA.doc March 3, 2005 6.d.2)a) REPORTS Page 1 of 7 Sewer Service for El Toyonal area of Orinda Central Contra Costa Sanitary District February 25, 2005 TO: THE HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: CHARLES W. BATTS, GENERAL MANAG 002 ANN FARRELL, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEER G CURT SWANSON, MANAGER - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION 064� oy / FROM: JARRED MIYAMOTO- MILLS, PRINCIPAL ENGINEER '� SUBJECT: PROPOSED LETTER REGARDING THE PROCESS FOR PUBLIC SEWER EXTENSION IN THE EL TOYONAL / ALTA VISTA /DOS OSOS / CAMINO DEL MONTE AREA IN THE CITY OF ORINDA Over the past year, the Development Services Section has received several inquiries regarding CCCSD's requirements for extension of service from property owners and prospective buyers of property in the El Toyonal / Alta Vista / Dos Osos / Camino del Monte area of the City of Orinda. Because of this interest, we planned to conduct a survey by letter to determine whether other area property owners were interested in receiving sewer service in the first quarter of 2005. We were recently informed by Orinda's City Attorney that a property owner had filed a lawsuit against the City and Contra Costa County in U. S. District Court claiming that the county's moratorium on new or expanded septic systems is unconstitutional and discriminatory. The Federal Magistrate hearing the suit directed the litigants to meet with CCCSD to investigate the process for extending public sewer to the plaintiffs property. I met with the litigants on February 7. As a result of that meeting, the plaintiff and the City Attorney requested that CCCSD send a letter to other property owners in the area who might benefit from sewer service. The content of the letter was to be similar to the survey that staff was planning for the same time frame. Attached to this memo is a draft of the letter we propose to send to area property owners. This matter was discussed with the Board's Outreach Committee at its meeting on February 24, 2005. If you have any questions about this matter, please call me at (925) 229 -7335. JM2: Attachment T:WdminWliyamoto- ?ANsWeighbofiood SewersWlemo to commmitttee.doc * ** DRAFT: Rev. 3 - JM2 - 02124/2005 * ** March 4, 2005 <<NAME>> <<MAIL ADDRESS>> «CITY STATE ZIP» Dear <<NAME2>> FAX: (925) 228 -4624 CHARIM W. R47TS General Manager KENTON L ALM Counsel for the Dutna (510) 808-2000 JOYCHE. MURPHY secretary ofthe DLMa POTENTIAL SEWER PROJECT TO SERVE YOUR PROPERTY AT <<PARCEL ADDRESS >>, EL TOYONAL / ALTA VISTA / DOS OSOS / CAMINO DEL MONTE AREA, ORINDA (APN <<APN >>) Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) is the agency that provides wastewater collection and treatment services for properties in the City of Orinda. Over the past year, several property owners and prospective buyers of both vacant lots and existing homes on septic tanks have contacted CCCSD to inquire about extending public sewer service in the El Toyonal / Alta Vista / Dos Osos / Camino del Monte area of Orinda. In order for CCCSD to provide public sewer service, one or more area property owners will need to pay for design and construction of new main sewer extensions from the end of the existing public system (near El Toyonal and Camino del Cielo) to their properties. I have enclosed a map showing possible routes for public sewers to serve the area for your information. One of these property owners and City of Orinda staff have asked CCCSD to assist in identifying other owners of property in the area who may be interested in receiving public wastewater utility (sewer) service. In response to this request, we are sending this letter to you and other area property owners with two purposes: 1) to suggest that you consider the benefits of public sewer service for your property; and 2) to ask that you indicate your level of interest in a project to extend service to your property and your willingness to attend a meeting on the subject. If there is sufficient interest, CCCSD and the City will host a meeting in Orinda to explain possible sewer routes, the process and estimated costs for extension of public sewer and connection of individual properties to the public sewer system, and the Reimbursement Program administered by CCCSD for property owners who choose to initially pay for sewer extension projects. Please note that if a public sewer extension project is undertaken, participation of property owners along the project's route is voluntary. That is, each property owner may choose whether to participate or not. Those who choose not to participate initially, but later decide to connect to the sewer, will pay a "reimbursement fee" to the original installers for their share of project costs. Letter to El Toyonal / Alta Vista / Dos Osos / Camino del Monte Area Property Owners Regarding Potential Extension of Public Sewer Service March 4, 2005 Page 2 Prospective buyers who consider purchasing property with existing septic systems frequently ask CCCSD staff about the availability and cost of public sewer service. An opportunity may now exist to work cooperatively with your neighbors, CCCSD and the City of Orinda to plan for extension of public sewer service to your area, and thus solve current and potential chronic or sudden septic system problems. Please fill out the enclosed questionnaire, and return it to me in the addressed and stamped envelope (also enclosed) by March 25, 2005. If we receive enough interest, we will schedule an informational meeting shortly thereafter, and will notify you by mail of the day, time and place. If you have any questions about the questionnaire or CCCSD wastewater utility service please call me at (925) 229 -7335, or Management Analyst Russ Leavitt at (925) 229- 7155. Sincerely, Jarred Miyamoto -Mills Principal Engineer JM2:cb Enclosures cc: Ken Stuart, Director Contra Costa Environmental Health 2120 Diamond Blvd. Concord, CA 94520 Don Blubaugh, Interim City Manager & Emmanuel Ursu, Planning Director City of Orinda P. O. Box 2000 Orinda, CA 94563 T: VWminWiyamoto- RMIIsWeighborhood Sewers\Letter re El Toyonal - Dos Osos Sewers Rev 3 - clean.DOC Letter to El Toyonal / Alta Vista / Dos Osos / Camino del Monte Area Property Owners Regarding Potential Extension of Public Sewer Service March 4, 2005 Page 3 bcc: Kent Alm, CCCSD Counsel Lillian T. Fujii, Deputy County Counsel Contra Costa County Office of the County Counsel 651 Pine Street — e Floor Martinez, CA 94553 An Nguyen, Attorney at Law (representing the City of Orinda) Lombardi, Loper & Conant, LLP Lake Merritt Plaza 1999 Harrison Street — Suite 2600 Oakland, CA 94612 -3541 Bruce C. Paltenghi, Attorney at Law (representing Contra Costa County) P. O. Box 630 Martinez, CA 94553 Andrew W. Shalaby, Attorney at Law (representing Russell and Patricia Cohn) 7525 Leviston Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 T :VldminWliyamoto-PANsWeightwfiood Sewem%I -etter re El Toyonal - Dos Osos Sewers Rev 3 - dean.DOC Questionnaire Regarding Potential Extension of Public Sewer Service El Toyonal / Alta Vista / Dos Osos / Camino del Monte Area, Orinda Property Owner: ***CCCSD will fill in Properly Owner. Addresses and APNs*** Mailing Address: Daytime Phone: Assessor's Parcel Number(s): or Property Address Please make a check mark next to the statement below that best indicates your level of interest regarding extension of public sewer service to your property in the El Toyonal / Alta Vista / Dos Osos / Camino del Monte area of Orinda: am interested in participating in a public sewer extension project. I need more information to decide whether to participate in a public sewer extension project. I am not interested in public sewer service for my property. Please indicate the weekday evenings when you could attend an informational meeting: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Comments: DRAFT — JM2 — 02122/2005 C 0 O 0 0 L' H w a f 0 c u c s a c 's c 0