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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/2/2006 AGENDA BACKUPCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 - No.: 3.a. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: ADOPT A RESOLUTION subject: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND RECORDING OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS OF SEWER EASEMENTS TO J. THOMAS AND NANCY I. McCARTHY; AND PETER M. AND DANEEL S. JURICHKO (DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 213) Submitted By: Initiating Dept /Div.: John Mercurio, Engineering Assistant III Engineering /Environmental Services REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: J. Mercurio Swanson A. Farrell General ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to quitclaim easements and record documents. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions authorizing execution of Quitclaim Deeds to J. Thomas and Nancy I. McCarthy and Peter M. and Daneel S. Jurichko, and authorize recording of the documents. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None. BACKGROUND: Sewer service to these two parcels has been provided in a different location than originally anticipated. These two easements are no longer required. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt resolutions authorizing the President of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District to execute Quitclaim Deeds to J. Thomas and Nancy I. McCarthy and Peter M. and Daneel S. Jurichko on behalf of the District, and authorize recording of the documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. Page 1 of 2 N: \ENVRSEC \Position Papers \Mercurio\213 McCarthy Jurichko Quitclaim Deeds 2- 06.doc I/ /, bl �r r �r I y. <Fy v SITE' �I ORINDA L LOCATION MAP Easement to be Quitclaimed McCarthy F N. T. S. Jurichko LEGEND: N - EXISTING SEWER - QUITCLAIMED AREA Central Sant Contra strict to VALLEY VIEW ROAD QUITCLAIM Attachment Ap� DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 213 1 Page 2 of 2 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO-: 3.b. CONSENT CALENDAR subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND RECORDING OF QUITCLAIM DEED - EASEMENT TO STEPHEN E. ROBERTS FOR A SEWER EASEMENT (DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 4065 — PARCEL 4) Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.: John Mercurio, Engineering Assistant III Engineering /Environmental Services REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION. Mercurio I enny . Swanson A. Farr II General ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to quitclaim easements and record documents. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing execution of a Quitclaim Deed to Stephen E. Roberts, Trustee of the Stephen E. Roberts Trust — 1990 UDT dated September 28, 1990, and authorize recording of the documents. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None. BACKGROUND: Development of this portion of Julianna Court has occurred differently than originally planned. This easement is no longer required. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District to execute a Quitclaim Deed to Stephen E. Roberts, Trustee of the Stephen E. Roberts Trust — 1990 UDT dated September 28, 1990, on behalf of the District, and authorize recording of the documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder. Page 1 of 2 N: \ENVRSEC \Position Papers \Mercurio \4065 Roberts Quitclaim 2- 06.doc Roberts Roberts Roberts LEGEND: —.e-- - EXISTING SEWER -QUITCLAIMED AREA Central Contra Costa Sanitary District V ZQ 2 Q J.r Roberts Easement to be qu AM RANCH RD LOCATION MAP I N. T. S. ROBERTS PROPERTY QUITCLAIM JOB 4065 PARCEL 4 imed Page 2 of 2 N tr Attachment 1 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 No.: 3.c. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: ADOPT A RESOLUTION; ACCEPT EASEMENT subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM TAI CHI LUONG AND DAN LIU (JOB NO. 4123) Submitted By: Initiating Dept /Div.: John Mercurio, Engineering Assistant III Engineering /Environmental Services REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACT N: J. Mercurio C. Swanson A. Farrell General ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to accept and record Grants of Easement. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting a Grant of Easement, and authorize recording of the easement deed with the Contra Costa County Recorder. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: The Board could elect to not accept the Grant of Easement and rely on unrecorded implied or prescriptive rights for continued operation and maintenance of the public sewer on the property. Staff does not recommend this approach. BACKGROUND: The easement at 166 Del Monte Drive is needed for an existing sewer that was constructed in 1986 on this property instead of 160 Del Monte Drive. The actual location of the sewer was determined after the property owners inquired about building a house on the property and wanted to know where they could connect to the sewer. The owners agreed to grant an 8 -foot easement to the District at no cost to allow for the construction of their new house. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting a Grant of Easement from Tai Chi Luong and Dan Liu, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship, and authorize staff to record the easement with the Contra Costa County Recorder. Page 1 of 2 N: \ENVRSEC \Position Papers \Mercurio \4123 Luong Liu GOE 1- 06.doc op / LOCATION MAP N. T. S. �o��� _ Luong /Liu rage L QT z Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 No.: 3,d. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK Subject: ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE WALNUT CREEK SEWER RENOVATIONS PHASE 3, DISTRICT PROJECT 5929, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Submitted By: Initiating Dept./Div.: Paul Seitz, Assistant Engineer Engineering / Capital Projects REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: P. Seitz T. ki Division Manager A. Fa rell General Man e ISSUE: Construction has been completed on the Walnut Creek Sewer Renovatio s Phase 3 Project, DP 5929, and work is now ready for acceptance. RECOMMENDATION: Accept the contract work for the Walnut Creek Sewer Renovations Phase 3 Project, DP 5929, 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 3093. BACKGROUND: In 1991, the District initiated a sewer renovation program. Since that time, an annual allowance for this program has been included in the Capital Improvement Budget and Plan. This program is an ongoing series of projects. Candidate sewer line segments are identified, evaluated, and placed on a priority list for replacement and /or renovation. The Walnut Creek Sewer Renovation Phase 3 renovated and replaced 7,100 linear feet of 6- and 8 -inch sewer lines in thirteen (13) locations within the City of Walnut Creek and unincorporated Contra Costa County area. Construction of sewers in easements involved close cooperation with customers for site access and restoration. On June 2, 2005, the Board of Directors (Board) authorized the award of a contract for the construction of the project to California Trenchless Inc. The Notice to Proceed was issued on July 11, 2005. The work was substantially completed in December 2005. The total authorized budget for the project is $2,083,000. The budget includes the cost of engineering design, District forces, testing services, contract services, etc. An NAPESUP \Cbradley \Position Papers\2006 \February\DP5929 AcceptContractWork.doc Page 1 of 3 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 Subject ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE WALNUT CREEK SEWER RENOVATIONS PHASE 3, DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 5929 AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION accounting of the project costs will be provided to the Board at the time of project closeout. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Accept the contract work for the Walnut Creek Sewer Renovations Phase 3, DP 5929, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion. NAPESURCbradley\Position Papers\ 2006\ February\DP5929 AcceptContractwork.doc Page 2 of 3 Central Contra Costa Attachment Sanitary District Walnut Creek Renovations Phase 3 /_IAL CCCSD 5929 1 1 Page 3 of 3 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 No.: 3.e. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK/AUTHORIZE NOTICE OF COMPLETION subject: ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK FOR THE INFLUENT DIVERSION STRUCTURE REHABILITATION PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 7209, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.: Clint Shima, Assistant Engineer Engineering / Capital Projects REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: -x-rT 110 C. Shima B. Than Acting Capital Projects A. Farrel' arre *General lts, Division Manager ge ISSUE: Construction has been completed on the Influent Diversion Structure Rehabilitation Project, District Project 7209, and the work is now ready for acceptance. RECOMMENDATION: Accept contract work for the Influent Diversion Structure Rehabilitation Project, DP 7209, by Power Engineering Contractors, 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 required under California Civil Code Section 3093. BACKGROUND: The condition of the Influent Diversion Structure (IDS) was assessed in June 2003, by JDH Corrosion Consultant, Inc. JDH found that the lower seven to eight feet of this structure was in relatively good condition, while the upper half of the chamber was noticeably deteriorated and the deterioration worsened with increase in elevation. All carbon steel structures within the IDS (especially the two sluice gates that stop flow from entering the Influent Structure from the IDS were severely corroded, and the top concrete slab of the structure was in very poor condition. On April 7, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized the award of a construction contract for this work in the amount of $525,721 to Power Engineering Contractors. The contractor was issued a Notice to Proceed, which was effective May 18, 2005, with a required contract completion date of October 31, 2005. The District had beneficial use of the work on October 14, 2005. All contract work is complete and it is appropriate to accept the contract work at this time. NAPESUP \Position Papers \Shima \7209 Acceptance.doc Page 1 of 3 1/25/06 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 subject ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK FOR THE INFLUENT DIVERSION STRUCTURE REHABILITATION PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 7209, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION The total authorized budget for this project is $838,000. An accounting of the project costs will be provided to the Board of Directors at project closeout. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Accept contract work for the Influent Diversion Structure Rehabilitation Project, District Project 7209, by Power Engineering Contractors, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion. N:\PESUP \Position Papers \Shima \7209 Acceptance.doc Page 2 of 3 1/25/06 u 0 150 300 MEMENNIa FEET / PROJECT Central Contra Costa INFLUENT DIVERSION STRUCTURE attachment Sanitary District REHABILITATION 1 r District Project 7209 Project Location Page 3 of 3 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 No.: 3.f. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: ACCEPT CONTRACT WORK subject: ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE BIOASSAY TRAILER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 7230, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Submitted By: Initiating Dept./Div.: Nathan Hodges, Assistant Engineer Engineering / Capital Projects REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: %7 1 r N. Hodges Than Actin Capital Projects A. Farrell _'ha rles W. tts, Division Manager General Ma ager ISSUE: Construction has been completed on the Bioassay Trailer Improvements Project, District Project 7230, and the work is now ready for acceptance. RECOMMENDATION: Accept the contract work for the Bioassay Trailer Improvements Project, District Project 7230, 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 required under California Civil Code Section 3093. BACKGROUND: The District's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requires that a monthly flow- through bioassay be conducted. The current project replaced the flow- through bioassay system and trailer that were installed in 1992 by Aqua- Science. Refer to Attachment 1 for the bioassay location. The new flow- through bioassay system has been installed as well as the new trailer. Laboratory staff has occupied the trailer and is making use of the new facilities. On February 17, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized the award of a contract for the construction of the project to Aqua- Science Environmental Toxicology Consultants. The Notice to Proceed was issued on April 4, 2005. The work was substantially completed on December 1, 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 $130,000. The budget includes the cost of engineering design, construction management and inspection, and contractor services. An accounting of the project costs will be provided to the Board of Directors at the time of and project closeout. It is appropriate to accept the contract work at this time. NAPESUP \Position Papers \Hodges \7230 Acceptance.doc Page 1 of 2 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 subject: ACCEPT THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE BIOASSAY TRAILER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DISTRICT PROJECT 7230, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Accept the contract work for the Bioassay Trailer Improvements Project, District Project 7230, and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.. N:\PESUP \Position Papers \Hodges \7230 Acceptance.doc Page 2 of 2 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 No.: 3.g. CONSENT CALENDAR Type of Action: HUMAN RESOURCES Subject: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY FOR MARK LAFFERTY, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III, MECHANICAL, THROUGH MARCH 2, 2006 Submitted By: James M. Kelly Initiating Dept /Div. Director of Operations REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: J. Kelly C. Freitas Operations/ Plant Operations Charles B s/ General Man r ISSUE: Board of Directors' authorization is required for a medical leave of absence without pay in excess of 30 days. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize extension of medical leave of absence without pay for Mark Lafferty, Maintenance Technician III, Mechanical. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Minimal ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Deny extension of medical leave of absence without pay. BACKGROUND: Mark Lafferty, Maintenance Technician III, Mechanical, has been off of work since March 9, 2005, due to a medical condition. At past Board meetings, the Board approved Mr. Lafferty to be on medical leave of absence without pay until January 19, 2006. We request extending Mr. Lafferty's medical leave of absence without pay until March 2, 2006. Mr. Lafferty's status will be reviewed at that time, and further Board action will be requested if appropriate. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize extension of medical leave of absence without pay for Mark Lafferty, Maintenance Technician III, Mechanical, through March 2, 2006. N: \POSUP \Correspondence \Position Papers\2005 \Lafferty -Ext of Leave of Absence- 4- 06.doc Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 No.: 3.h. CONSENT CALENDAR Subject: DIRECT STAFF TO SECURE THE SERVICES OF AN ARBITRATOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DISCIPLINARY APPEAL PROCEDURE FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES Submitted By: Cathryn Freitas, Initiating Dept. /Div.: Administration /Human Human Resources Manager Resources REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: 11 C. Freitas usgraves General "iT� ISSUE: When a disciplinary matter has been appealed to the Board level, the Board must employ a neutral third party to hear the matter and recommend action to the Board in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the District and the CCCSD Employees' Association, Public Employees' Union, Local One, Article III, Section 3.4.13. RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to secure the services of an arbitrator. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The cost of the disciplinary hearing for an arbitrator and court reporter is approximately $2500 per day and is the responsibility of the District. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None. BACKGROUND: Operations Department Director James Kelly issued a Notice of Intent to Suspend Utility Worker Michael Silva for one day. He was cited for discourteous treatment of a District employee including harassment that is detrimental to the function of the District. The Union, on behalf of Mr. Silva, appealed his proposed suspension at the General Manager level (Step Three). Director of Engineering Ann Farrell served as the Hearing Officer for the General Manager and upheld the one -day suspension. The Union has appealed the proposed suspension to the Board (Step Four) and is requesting the services of an arbitrator. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Direct staff to secure the services of an arbitrator in accordance with the District's disciplinary appeal process. CADocuments and Settings \cfreitas \My Documents \silva step 4 pos ppr 1- 23- 06.doc PUBLIC NOTICE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE FOR 2005 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 403.8.f(2)(vii), the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (District) is required to publish the names of an and all Industrial Users (IU) of the District's public sewer system that were considered to be in significant noncompliance (SNC) with applicable pretreatment standards or other pretreatment requirements during the 2005 calendar year. Federal regulations establish objective criteria for the District to use to determine if an IU is in SNC. Discharge Quality Violations The following IUs were found to be discharging process wastewater in violation of the District's Local Discharge Limits or General Discharge Prohibitions at levels that were significant, or were documented to be operating with a pattern of noncompliance that was significant during the reporting period: Industrial User Nature of Violation Diablo Lincoln- Mercury- Audi -Kia Limit violations for copper and 2001 Market Street zinc from the discharge of the Concord, CA oil /water separator. Kaiser - Permanente Medical Center 1425 South Main Street Walnut Creek, CA Nu -West Textiles 1990 Olivera Road Concord, CA Ritz Camera #1310 1950 -B Grant Street Concord, CA Limit violation for photo silver Limit violation for Oil & Grease: animal /vegetable. Limit violation for photo silver Follow -up Action Taken The District issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) for the violations. The IU conducted maintenance on the oil /water separator by contracting to have the contents removed. Resampling determined that the IU had returned to compliance. The District issued an NOV for the violation. The IU conducted maintenance on the x -ray processor. Subsequent resampling determined that the IU had returned to compliance. The District issued an NOV for the violation. The IU installed an oil /sand interceptor. Subsequent resampling determined that the IU had returned to compliance. The District issued an NOV for the violations. The IU conducted maintenance on the photoprocessor. Subsequent resampling determined that the IU had returned to compliance. Industrial User Nature of Violation Follow -up Action Taken San Ramon Regional Medical Center 6001 Norris Canyon Road San Ramon, CA Reporting Violations Limit violations for photo silver The District issued an NOV for the violations. The IU conducted maintenance on the x -ray processors. Subsequent resampling determined that the IU had returned to compliance. The following IUs were found to have violated reporting requirements of the District's Source Control Program in a manner that met the federal definition of SNC: Industrial User Eagle Marine 245 North Court Street Martinez, CA Esco Integrated Manufacturing 4021 Pike Lane Concord, CA John Muir Medical Center 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek, CA Nature of Violation Failure to submit Periodic Compliance Report within 30 days of due date. Failure to submit Periodic Compliance Report within 30 days of due date. Failure to submit an updated copy of the Slug Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan within 90 days of due date; failure to notify District staff in advance of self- monitoring event. Follow -up Action Taken The District issued an NOV for the violation. The IU submitted the required report in response to the NOV. The District issued an NOV for the violation. 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A pumping station temporarily failed Sunday, sending tens of thousands of gallons of raw sewage spilling out of manholes and down flood control channels into the ocean, said Joe Haworth, a spokesman for the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. DR WOULD • Create a new, huge state regulatory permitting program • Shine bright light on collection systems and SSO's • Frame regulatory enforcement discretion for SSO's • Prescribe requirements for operation / maintenance / management of collection systems • Require statewide electronic reporting WHAT THE WDR IS NOT • Protection against third party citizen lawsuits that claim violations of the Clean Water Act due to SSO's • Explicit prohibition of SSO's • Direct agency involvement in lateral / private property issues • An NPDES permit FA THE WDR APPLIES TO All federal and state agencies, municipalities, counties, districts, and other public entities that own / operate sanitary sewer systems ... that convey to a POTW In 4 POTWs, satellites, public universities Out + Trailer parks, private universities ? + DOD facilities WDR Defines SSO's As Any overflow, spill, release, discharge, or diversion of untreated wastewater from a sanitary system including: Wastewater backups into buildings and on private property that are caused by blockages or flow conditions within the publicly owned portion of a sanitary sewer Same as RWQCB 3 WDR REPORTING e Report ALL SSO's e Very similar to existing RWQCB requirements WDR ON ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION In any enforcement action, the State ... will consider... efforts to contain, control, and clean up SSO's... Some want affirmative defense; some want certain enforcement 4 DR REQUIRES SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) • Very similar to existing RWQCB requirement, except it requires - Communication plan - Adoption by governing body OTHER • Cost Analysis - $70 + per year • Public hearing - February 8, 20000 - NPDES vs. WDR - Affirmative defense vs. certain enforcement • Interface with existing programs - RWQCB - NPDES permit 5 IMPACT ON DISTRICT • Increase third -party focus / Regulator focus • Need to sustain continuous improvement at CSO - Board adopt the SSMP - Development of a Communication Plan • Need to "stay ahead of the curve" n Central Contra Costa Sanitary District - February 2, 2006 TO: HONORABLE VIA: CHARLES W. FROM: SUBJECT: JAMES M. KE F THE BOARD s. d . -5) Uaim J3aetne CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES MID -YEAR CONFERENCE — JANUARY 18 - 21, 2006 The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) Mid -Year Conference highlights included state budgetary items, federal legislation, the statewide sanitary sewer overflow waste discharge permit and sewer lateral issues, new sludge management options, and emergency response approaches. Slides for most presentations are available. Please let me know if you want more information on a presentation, and I will forward it to you. I have attached the following handouts for your information: ➢ CASA Mid -Year Conference Program ➢ General Session Agenda ➢ CASA Executive Director's Report ➢ The Washington Report ➢ Regulatory Bulletin ➢ Biosolids Bulletin ➢ Legal Affairs Update ➢ List of Pre - Registered Attendees ➢ CASA Water Issues Forum Agenda ➢ CASA Air Issues Forum Agenda ➢ CASA Land Issues Forum Agenda ➢ Federal Legislative and Liaison Committee Meeting Agenda ➢ CASA State Legislative Committee Agenda STATE ACTIVITIES The Executive Director's Report does an excellent job summarizing state activities, but I want to highlight that this year marks the end of Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund shifts from our property taxes. With the passage of Proposition 1A, it will take a vote of the people to shift the funds again. Also, passage of Assembly Bill 1234, which requires ethics training for designated employees starting this year, has led CASA to offer ethics training at the CASA Annual Conference in August. N: \POSUP\Administrative \Kelly \CASA\2006 \CASA Rpt - Mid -Year January 2006.doc Honorable Members of the Board Page 2 February 2, 2006 FEDERAL LEGISLATION A House of Representatives' bill introduced in late 2005 proposed the Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 2005. The bill proposes a trust fund for funding infrastructure, but it did not address the question of who pays the tax to support the fund. The CASA Federal Legislative Committee opposed the trust fund bill. There is also a possibility that legislation might narrow third -party lawsuits and modify the conflict of interest requirements for governing body officials. RECENT SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW and RELATED DEVELOPMENTS State Water Resources Control Board ( SWRCB) staff has developed a proposed waste discharge requirement (WDR) to reduce sanitary sewer overflows. The SWRCB will hold a public hearing on the WDR on February 8. Much of the proposed WDR is almost identical to our new Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements for online reporting requirements and implementation of sewer system management plans. The WDR also includes enforcement guidance, requires the governing body to approve the Sewer System Master Plan (SSMP), and requires a communication plan to be developed and carried out. While this is a far - reaching regulation, it will not have a huge impact on the District because we are in the process of implementing much of what the new WDR will require. There was also a session that presented three agencies' experience with sewer lateral testing programs. Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District was unable to implement a program due to protest from the realtor community. Stege Sanitary District recently implemented a lateral program amid protest from realtors, and now, the realtors have used the program as a sales tool. Truckee Sanitary District has a long- standing successful program, and believes it is one of the tools an agency needs to have to minimize infiltration and overflows. As the new WDR is implemented, it is expected that more enforcement pressure will be applied to collection agencies to reduce overflows and lateral testing programs will be one of the tools the agencies will be expected to evaluate to reduce their overflows. EMERGENCY RESPONSE Three different emergency response programs were described: national, state, and local agency. The state program is a mutual assistance program comprised mainly of water agencies and a few wastewater agencies. It is a volunteer program that has been successfully used for over ten years and is cost -free to join. The Mutual Assistance Agreement allows help to respond faster, sets forth terms and conditions for assistance, helps with Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement, and is consistent with the national response program. The District is investigating. the value of joining the state mutual assistance agreement. The local example was Oro Loma Sanitary District's program, which is simple and straightforward. It focuses on keeping the response plan up -to -date and testing it with all personnel, since you never know who will be on hand when an emergency occurs. JMK:pk Attachments N: \POSUP\Hdministrative \Kelly \CASA\2006 \CASA Rpt - Mid -Year January 2006.doc s d 4-) Report of Special Districts Association Meeting by Mario Menesini (February 2, 2006 Board Meeting) Curt Swanson and I attended the Contra Costa Special Districts Association meeting in Pleasant Hill on January 23rd. The main topic was a presentation about delta levee maintenance by the Iron Horse Sanitary District and their engineering consultant. The Iron Horse District owns Jersey Island in the delta, which they use for disposal of biosolids and treated wastewater. As an outcome of Assembly Bill 1234, all directors of special districts, including all of us here at Central Sanitary, are required to attend ethics training. The training must be completed by January 1, 2007, and then retaken every two years. The California Special Districts Association has developed a 2 -hour ethics training course and will be scheduling training sessions statewide. On the legislative front, various Senate and Assembly Committees started hearings on the infrastructure bond proposals made by the Governor in his State of the State Address. The Special Districts Association is sponsoring Government Affairs Day in Sacramento on April 18th. This is an opportunity to meet with state legislators and discuss issues of interest to special districts. Finally, CSDA Annual Conference will be held September 25 to 28 at the Inn at Squaw Creek in the North Lake Tahoe area. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 No.: 6.a. ENGINEERING Type of Action: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT subject: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MOUNTAIN VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT FOR CCCSD TO PROVIDE POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPORT Submitted By: Timothy Potter, Source Control Program Superintendent REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: Q N, T. Potter A. Farre . Alm Initiating Dept/Div.: Engineering /Environmental Services General ISSUE: Mountain View Sanitary District (MVSD) has requested that the District provide services to support the MVSD Pollution Prevention Program. The Board of Director's authorization is required for agreements with other public agencies. RECOMMENDATION: Approve entering into this agreement with MVSD and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement that would establish this interagency partnership. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The proposed agreement provides for full cost recovery. The estimated budget for fiscal year 2005 -06 is $15,000 and for fiscal year 2006 -07 is $24,000. The staff time used to provide the services will not be available to perform other District functions. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: The Board may decline to enter into this agreement, however this is not recommended. Source Control Inspectors already work in the MVSD service area when completing work under the Clean Water Program (CWP) inspection services agreement for the City of Martinez. Some of the additional 40 inspections per year can be combined with current inspections in Martinez, and the total number is incidental when compared to the more than 1000 inspections completed annually by District inspectors. BACKGROUND: In the past, MVSD has used an employee to conduct their Pollution Prevention Program. Several years ago this employee retired from MVSD but agreed to continue supporting the Pollution Prevention Program as a contract employee. Recently, the contract employee notified MVSD of her intent to fully retire and end the contract employee relationship as of December 2005. The MVSD Pollution Prevention Program work requires part -time coverage and draws on diverse skills. The scope of services for this agreement would include conducting 40 annual inspections of businesses in the MVSD service area that could discharge pollutants identified in the N: \ENVRSEC \Position Papers \Potter\MVSD Agreement 2- 06.doc Page 1 Of 2 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 subject: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MOUNTAIN VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT FOR CCCSD TO PROVIDE POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPORT MVSD list of pollutants of concern, and preparing the Annual Pollution Prevention Report with input and oversight of MVSD staff. The District has the capability to perform this work since it is similar to the work performed for its own Source Control /Pollution Prevention Program. MVSD recognized this capability and approached the District to provide these services. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement to establish an interagency partnership to support MVSD's Pollution Prevention Program. WENVRSEMPosition PapersTotterNM Agreement 2- 06.doc 6.a. Mountain View Sanitary District Pollution Prevention Program Support February 2, 2006 CCCSD Board Meeting Mountain View Sanitary District • City of Martinez and unincorporated CCCty • Serves 255000 people • Permitted capacity 3.2 mgd • Current average dry weather flow 2 mgd • About 5% of CCCSD size 1 MV SD Pollution Prevention Program • 40 pretreatment inspections per year • Prepare annual Pollution Prevention Report • Services previously provided by part-time, contract employee • Some pretreatment inspections duplicate CCCSD stormwater inspections Estimated Budget for Mountain View Pollution Prevention Program Support • Remainder of Fiscal Year 2005 -06 -$15,000 • Fiscal Year 2006 -07 -$24,000 2 Mountain View Sanitary District Partnerships • Mountain View is a partner in HHW facility • Historical relationship very positive • Assistance with P2 program expands partnership • Added workload is about 200 hours per yr. or. l full time equivalent • Staff recommends expanded partnership 3 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 No.: 7.a. TREATMENT PLANT Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION Subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO DEPLOY DISTRICT STAFF AND RESOURCES TO AID RECOVERY OF UTILITIES IN NEW ORLEANS; APPROVE ASSOCIATED EXPENDITURES; AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Submitted By: Craig Mizutani, Initiating Dept /Div.: Operations Associate Engineer REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: qmanar C. Mizutani D. raig J elly � areGener ISSUE: Board authorization is required to deploy District staff and equipment out of state to work with another utility. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager to deploy up to 12 District staff, equipment and resources to aid recovery of utilities in New Orleans, approve associated expenditures, and authorize execution of any agreements or related documents in connection therewith. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The financial impact is estimated to be $325,000. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could reimburse some, if not all, of these costs. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Do not participate in this phase of the relief effort; find an alternate method for the District to provide relief; or participate at a lower level. BACKGROUND: The aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans and throughout the Southeast has left the area without the basic utilities needed to start the recovery process. The Portland Water Bureau has assisted the Sewer and Water Board of New Orleans ( SWBNO) from September through December by providing field staff, equipment, and engineers to help restart the SWBNO water, drainage, and sanitary sewer systems. East Bay Municipal Utility District ( EBMUD) is leading a group of California agencies that will provide continued assistance to the SWBNO starting in late February 2006. The District has been working with EBMUD and the other coalition agencies to plan and coordinate this relief effort. Page 1 of 7 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 Subject ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO DEPLOY DISTRICT STAFF AND RESOURCES TO AID RECOVERY OF UTILITIES IN NEW ORLEANS; APPROVE ASSOCIATED EXPENDITURES; AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Representatives of the coalition agencies made a trip to New Orleans on January 23 through January 25, 2006. Associate Engineer Craig Mizutani and Shift Supervisor Bruce Dobey represented the District by attending planning meetings and touring the base camp and the facilities where the work would be performed. Based on needed staffing, the District has appropriate personnel to help SWBNO in its recovery efforts. More information about the relief effort is contained in Attachment 1. While on site, Messrs. Mizutani and Dobey reviewed the camp and work areas for safety and security. The security for the camp and work area was well laid out and adequate. Regarding safety, Messrs. Mizutani and Dobey observed several work areas and, based on these observations, concluded that while some of the facilities were 50 to 100 years old, their design and safety features were adequate for safe operation. EBMUD will be the lead agency, and as such, will request reimbursement for costs from FEMA. This will be done through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which is an interstate agreement administered through the states of California and Louisiana Offices of Emergency Service. The EMAC provides a framework for reimbursement of labor and equipment costs that can be used in disasters. It is anticipated that the District may also need to execute the EMAC agreement, and potentially other yet- to -be- identified agreements to participate in this effort. Additional costs will be incurred prior to mobilization, including but not limited to, the costs of planning for deployment, physical examinations and inoculations for volunteers. Over 40 District employees volunteered to aid SWBNO; there are approximately 12 volunteers that could fill roles in the relief effort. In addition, up to three District vehicles may be needed in the effort. The 12 District employees (and two backups) have been briefed on vaccination requirements, pre - deployment medical physical, housing, and deployment conditions. The District would benefit by staff experiencing emergency response actions and mobilization efforts. Furthermore, staff would be working with an emergency command team under real disaster recovery conditions. The District is currently working on improving its Emergency Response Plan and updating its disaster preparation procedures. The experience of these employees would be invaluable in that effort. Page 2 of 7 POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: February 2, 2006 Subject ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO DEPLOY DISTRICT STAFF AND RESOURCES TO AID RECOVERY OF UTILITIES IN NEW ORLEANS; APPROVE ASSOCIATED EXPENDITURES; AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Staff recommends that the Board authorize the District to deploy volunteer District employees to assist in New Orleans, and to authorize associated expenditures for their vaccinations, physicals, travel expenses, tools, and equipment. It is anticipated that these expenses will be reimbursed by FEMA; however, this is not certain. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager to deploy up to 12 District staff, equipment, and resources to aid recovery of utilities in New Orleans as recommended; approve associated expenditures; and authorize execution of any agreements or related documents in connection therewith. Page 3 of 7 ATTACHMENT 1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING AID RECOVERY OF UTILITIES IN NEW ORLEANS East Bay Municipal Utility District ( EBMUD) is leading a group of California agencies, including San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Marin Municipal Water District, San Jose Water Company, Santa Clara Water District, and others that will provide continued assistance to the State Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) starting in late February 2006. The District has been working with EBMUD and the other coalition agencies to plan and coordinate this relief effort. EBMUD will be the lead agency, and as such, will request reimbursement for costs from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This will be done through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which is an interstate agreement administered through the states of California and Louisiana Offices of Emergency Service. The EMAC provides a framework for reimbursement of labor and equipment costs that can be used in disasters. Through the EMAC, District workers in New Orleans would be paid and covered by insurance as though they were working here at the District. At this time it is expected that much of the out -of- pocket expenses would be reimbursed by FEMA if the EMAC were approved. SWBNO's vehicles and tools were damaged or lost in the hurricane, so EBMUD will ship vehicles and tools to New Orleans via freight. EBMUD is committed to provide one month of relief and expects to deploy its staff in two, two -week periods. Based on SWBNO's and EBMUD's current projected needs and from information from meetings with the State of Louisiana, the California coalition is expected to be approximately 150 people. Based on the SWBNO's current needs assessment, the California coalition will likely be providing assistance in the following roles: • Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers • Electricians • Computer -Aided Design (CAD) Operator • Mill Workers • Industrial Waste Monitors • Water Quality Laboratory Technicians • Machinists and mechanics • Welders • Instrumentation Technicians • Carpenters • Pumping Station Operators The needed roles could change, as could the information provided below because conditions are changing quickly on the ground in New Orleans. The N: \POSUP \Correspondence \Position Papers\2006 \New Orleans - Attach 1.doc Page 4 of 7 details of the deployment are currently in the planning stages. Details known to date are as follows: • Workers would fly to Louisiana, travel to be arranged and paid for by the District. • Workers would be shuttled directly from the airport to their housing. • Workers will be housed in a tent camp at the Carrolton Water Treatment Plant, with security provided by a private security company. SWBNO will pay for the housing, meals, and security. • The District will pay workers their usual District wages. • The deployment would be in late February through late March 2006. • EBMUD is planning to set up two -week rotations so that no individual employee will be away from home longer than two weeks, unless they choose to be away longer. The District proposes to also send people in two - week rotations. • Agencies are being asked to make a one -month commitment, which means there would be two rotations of approximately two weeks. • There might be significant overtime, which would be paid at the usual overtime rate. • The anticipated work schedule is to work six days a week, 8 hours regular time, 2 hours overtime, with the remaining time as standby. Sunday is designated as a day off. All employees will be on mandatory on call for their entire deployment. • District tools, equipment, and vehicles will also be sent (shipped freight by EBMUD). • A command team comprised of coalition members will supervise staff (and all workers in the coalition). • Meals will be provided on -site. • Shower, laundry, and sanitary services are provided on -site. • Emergency medical services, if needed, will be available. • A medical screening process and inoculations are underway. Employees must pass the physical screening and be deemed fit prior to deployment. • Alcohol is prohibited in the base camp. • Failure to obey camp rules will result in the violator being sent home. Page 5 of 7 2 N: \POSUP \Correspondence \Position Papers\2006 \New Orleans - Attach 1.doc RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPLOYMENT OF CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT STAFF TO AID RECOVERY EFFORTS IN NEW ORLEANS, APPROVING EXPENDITURES AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans and throughout the Southeast has left the area in a state of disaster; and WHEREAS, the East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) has assumed the role of Lead Agency and is spearheading the assemblage of certain California agencies, including San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Marin Municipal Water District, San Jose Water Company and Santa Clara Water District, to provide assistance to the Sewer and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) in restoring utilities to the area; and WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District wishes to participate in this endeavor to aid with the restoration of services and improve the lives of those affected by the devastation in the southeast; and WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District invited staff to volunteer to go to New Orleans to assist in the disaster recovery, where there is a particular need for Engineers, Electricians, CAD Operators, Mill Workers, Welders, Pumping Station Operators, and more; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and Executive Management believe that staff participating in the recovery effort will gain valuable knowledge, insight and experience which will be of great and general benefit to the District in the event of a local disaster, and which will enable them to provide practical input in updating the District's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; and WHEREAS, it is of the utmost importance to the Board of Directors that the safety and health of volunteer staff are protected, and in this regard the District has sent staff to inspect the facilities at which they will reside; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the District will be reimbursed for its costs from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through a request by the Lead Agency by means of an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Page 6 of 7 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District as follows: Section 1. The General Manager of the District is authorized to deploy up to twelve District staff volunteers to New Orleans for approximately one month, broken into two, two -week rotations. Section 2. The volunteer staff will be paid their regular District wages, with an anticipated work schedule of six days a week comprised of eight hours of regular time and two hours of overtime per day, with Sunday designated as a day off. Additional overtime costs may be incurred. Section 3. District tools, equipment and vehicles will be sent to the area, shipped by EBMUD and CCCSD. Section 4. All volunteer staff will undergo and pass a physical examination and receive inoculations at District expense prior to departure. Section 5. District will seek reimbursement for its costs for labor, equipment, and associated expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through a request by the Lead Agency by means of an Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Section 6. The General Manager is authorized to execute any and all necessary agreements or related documents in connection with this action. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2006, by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: President of the District Board of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to Form: Kenton L. Alm District Counsel Page 7 of 7 Ta New Orleans Relief Effort I . Craig Mizutani Board of Directors Meeting February 2, 2006 New Orleans Relief • Portland Water Bureau first responders • Portland assisted SWBNO for over 90 days • EBMUD volunteered to provide next round of relief. One month on 2/21/06 • EBMUD requested assistance from other CA agencies ■, Cincinnati and Cleveland have also volunteered to go with EBMUD California Coalition Agencies SWBNO Needs • EBMUD —Lead • Marin Municipal Water District • CCCSD • SCVWD • SFPUC • Cleveland • Cincinnati • Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County • SWBNO Letter of Request for Aid — EMAC /FEMA • Requested aid in the following areas: • Water Meters • Drainage and Sewerage • Water Treatment • Engineering • Mechanical /Electrical /Mill Workers OA New Orleans Site Visit January 23 -25, 2006 • Met with SWBNO to discuss scope of work including Health and Safety issues • Inspected facilities & base camp site • Staff living at plant - Most have lost homes • Staff down 1/2 to 2/3 normal levels Drainage Pumping Stations Older Stations — Circa 1905 Newer Station - Circa 2005 4 Tent City at Carrolton Base Camp ■ Located at Carrolton Water Treatment Plant • Provided by Brookstone • Coordinated by Portland • Paid for by SWBNO • Climate controlled tents, showers, laundry, mess, and rec. hall 5 Health and Safety • Pre- and Post - Medical Exams by Dr. Gunderson at Muir /Diablo Occupational Health • Vaccination: Hepatitis A, Tetanus /Diptheria • Paramedic on -site • Armed SWBNO guard at gate • Camp guarded by private security • Vehicles patrolled 24 hrs. • Curfew will be established (sign in /out) • Nextel communications Deployment Status ■ 12 Positions • Two vehicles will be sent • Target date 2/21/06 • Still awaiting EMAC from Louisiana • Training at EBMUD next week 31 Carrolton Water Plant • Carrolton Water Treatment Plant Circa 1905 • Site of base camp and operations • 60 MW power plant • First power outage in history of Board • Site of sandbag ops. New Orleans Site Visit Jan 2006 • Marcia St. Martin • Executive Director of the SWBNO