HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/2007 AGENDA BACKUPSeptember 20, 2007
3.a. Awards and Commendations
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Adopt a Resolution Encouraging and Promoting Pollution
Prevention and declaring September 17 -23, 2007 as Pollution
Prevention Week in the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District in
support of National Pollution Prevention Week.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING POLLUTION PREVENTION
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District to
protect public health and the environment; and
WHEREAS, the presence of hazardous substances in homes and businesses in
the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District service area creates a potential threat to the
public health and the environment; and
WHEREAS, hazardous substances improperly discharged to sanitary sewers or
storm drains could enter the environment; and
WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the San
Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board support reducing hazardous
discharges at the source through more efficient use, conservation, product substitution,
recycling, reuse, and waste reduction, which is termed pollution prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is partnering with the
Mountain View Sanitary District and the Cities of Concord, Clayton, and San Ramon to
accept household and commercially - generated hazardous waste, and adoption of
pollution prevention measures will reduce the amount and cost of handling and
disposing of this waste; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention techniques will reduce the amount of hazardous
substances being discharged to sanitary sewers and storm drains; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is partnering with other
agencies in the county to implement a Green Business Recognition Program; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is partnering with the
Contra Costa Clean Water Program to inspect businesses to reduce pollution in storm
drains; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has specific programs for
educating dischargers about the positive effects pollution prevention practices can have
on the environment and how proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous
substances in the household and work place are critical to protecting the environment;
and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is promoting awareness
of the impact certain pollutants are having on the Bay by sponsoring a mercury
awareness program and various integrated pest management programs; and
Resolution No. 2007 -
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WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District offers educational
programs for students from kindergarten through high school in the areas of water
quality, pollution prevention, and wastewater treatment processes; and
WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District promotes businesses that
implement pollution prevention processes and organizations that provide pollution
prevention education through its 16th Annual Pollution Prevention Awards Program; and
WHEREAS, September 17 through September 23, 2007 is recognized nationally
as Pollution Prevention Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is the policy of the Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District to encourage and promote pollution prevention practices,
technologies, and education which will reduce the amount of hazardous substances
being discharged to sanitary sewers and storm drains; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors declares that
September 17 through September 23, 2007 be recognized within the Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District as Pollution Prevention Week.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of
Directors this 20th day of September 2007, by the following vote:
AYES:
Members:
NOES:
Members:
ABSENT:
Members:
James A. Nejedly
President of the Board of Directors of the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
COUNTERSIGNED: County of Contra Costa, State of California
Elaine R. Boehme
Secretary of the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District, County of Contra Costa,
State of California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kenton L. Alm
Counsel for the District
Pollution Prevention (P2) Week
■ 3rd Full Week in September
■ 1St P2 Week held in California in 1993
■ Included proclamations from Governor
Pete Wilson & the CA Legislature
■ Now recognized nationally
■ Goal is to increase P2 awareness
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CCCSD's P2 Week Activities
• Env. Alliance & Brown Bag Presentations
■ Curt Swanson
• Daily P2 Week Displays at HOB & CSO
• Communication Services
• Roseanna Barrett
• HHWCF 10th Anniversary celebration
• Resolution declaring P2 Week at CCCSD
■ 10th year
• P2 Awards to businesses in our service area
■ 16th year
P2 Award Winners
■ Kudos to Source Control Staff
■ 16th Annual P2 Award Winners
• Orinda Chevron Service (vehicle service)
• Miguel's Steam Cleaning (mobile cleaner)
• Systron Donner Inertial (aerospace sensors)
■ Tom Fasanaro, DDS
■ Michael Huguet, DDS
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Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group
• Formed in 1993 with support from Dr.
Teng -Chung Wu
• A Committee of BACWA
• Consortium of 43 wastewater agencies
that work together on common P2 issues
• Regional P2 Week activities
• P2 Week posters & PSAs
• BayWise.org website updated with "Easy
Ways to Protect the Bay"
Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group
■ Created & held a workshop titled,
"Creating a Dental Amalgam Program"
in December 2006 at CCCSD
■ 88 attendees from 45 agencies
■ Shared lessons learned by agencies that
already implemented dental programs
■ Attendees received a CD with documents
used by agencies with existing programs
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BAPPG received a Dr. Teng -Chung
Wu P2 Award from SF RWQCB on
September 12, 2007
In Closing...
■ Pollution Prevention Week is a great time
to think about being kinder to our Earth!
• Don't dump kitchen grease down the sink
• Don't use antibacterial soaps
• Use rechargeable batteries
• Burn all- natural manufactured fire logs
• Use digital thermometers
■ Recommend adoption of the Resolution
declaring P2 Week in CCCSD
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 20, 2007 No.: 4.c. Consent Calendar
Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION
Subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FROM
OAK GATE PROPERTIES, LLC FOR AN EASEMENT SHOWN ON THE
RECORDED FINAL MAP OF MINOR SUBDIVISION 04 -0020 IN THE DANVILLE
AREA OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, ACCEPTING PUBLIC SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RECORD THE RESOLUTION
WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDER (JOB 5822 — PARCEL 1 *)
Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.:
Molly Mullin, Engineering Assistant III Engineering /Environmental Services
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
M. Mullin J. Miyamoto -Mills C. Swanson A. rrell J es M. Kelly
GiVneral Manager
ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to accept offers of dedication
and public sewer improvements, and to authorize staff to record documents.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting an Offer of Dedication and public
sewer improvements, and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra
Costa County Recorder.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: This easement was acquired at no cost to the District.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None.
BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors regularly accepts easements and public
sewer improvements by resolution. The recommended resolution will accept an
easement that is shown on the recorded final map of Minor Subdivision 04 -0020 and is
required for a recent public sewer extension off Camino Tassajara in the Danville area
of Contra Costa County (as shown on Attachment 1). Staff has reviewed the final
subdivision map, inspected the public sewer improvements, and determined that they
are in compliance with District standards.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting an Offer of
Dedication from Oak Gate Properties for an easement shown on the recorded final map
of Minor Subdivision 04 -0020 in the Danville area of Contra Costa County, accepting
Job 5822 public sewer improvements, and authorizing staff to record the resolution with
the Contra Costa County Recorder.
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 20, 2007 No.: 4.d. Consent Calendar
Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION
subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FROM
CLARA H. HARRIS FOR AN EASEMENT SHOWN ON THE RECORDED FINAL
MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8860 IN THE TOWN OF DANVILLE, ACCEPTING PUBLIC
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RECORD THE
RESOLUTION WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDER (JOB 5882 —
PARCEL 2 *)
Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.:
Molly Mullin, Engineering Assistant III Engineering /Environmental Services
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACT "J
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M. Mullin J. Miyamoto -Mills . Swanson A. arrell mes M. Kelly
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ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to accept offers of dedication
and public sewer improvements, and to authorize staff to record documents.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting an Offer of Dedication and public
sewer improvements, and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra
Costa County Recorder.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: This easement was acquired at no cost to the District.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None.
BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors regularly accepts easements and public
sewer improvements by resolution. The recommended resolution will accept an
easement that is shown on the recorded final map of Subdivision 8860 and is required
for a recent public sewer extension off Veda Drive in the Town of Danville (as shown on
Attachment 1). Staff has reviewed the final subdivision map, inspected the public
sewer improvements, and determined that they are in compliance with District
standards.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting an offer of
dedication from Clara H. Harris for an easement shown on the recorded final map of
Subdivision 8860 in the Town of Danville, accepting Job 5882 public sewer
improvements, and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra Costa
County Recorder.
*Easement parcel numbers are for internal job log use only
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 20, 2007 No.: 4.e. Consent Calendar
Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION
subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FROM
MERITAGE OAKS LLC FOR AN EASEMENT SHOWN ON THE RECORDED FINAL
MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8726 IN THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE, ACCEPTING PUBLIC
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RECORD THE
RESOLUTION WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDER (JOB 5891 —
PARCEL 1 *1
Submitted By: Initiating Dept /Div.:
Molly Mullin, Engineering Assistant III Engineering /Environmental Services
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
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M. Mullin J. Miyamoto -Mills C. Swanson A. Trrell JAames M. Kelly
General Manager
ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to accept offers of dedication
and public sewer improvements, and to authorize staff to record documents.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting an Offer of Dedication and public
sewer improvements, and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra
Costa County Recorder.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: This easement was acquired at no cost to the District.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None.
BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors regularly accepts easements and public
sewer improvements by resolution. The recommended resolution will accept an
easement that is shown on the recorded final map of Subdivision 8726 and is required
for a recent public sewer extension off Bickerstaff Street in the City of Lafayette (as
shown on Attachment 1). Staff has reviewed the final subdivision map, inspected the
public sewer improvements, and determined that they are in compliance with District
standards.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting an Offer of
Dedication from Meritage Oaks LLC, for an easement shown on the recorded final map
of Subdivision 8726 in the City of Lafayette, accepting Job 5891 public sewer
improvements, and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra Costa
County Recorder.
*Easement parcel numbers are for internal job log use only
N: \ENVRSEC \Position Pape rs \Mu Ili n\2007 \5891 PP Meritage Oaks 9- 07.doc
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 20, 2007 No.: 4.f. Consent Calendar
Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTION
subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FROM
RAINBOW INVESTORS FOR AN EASEMENT SHOWN ON THE RECORDED
FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8996 IN THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL,
ACCEPTING PUBLIC SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
RECORD THE RESOLUTION WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDER
(JOB 5899 — PARCEL 2 *)
Submitted By: Initiating Dept /Div.:
Molly Mullin, Engineering Assistant III Engineering /Environmental Services
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
M. Mullin J. yamoto -Mills C. Swanson A. arrell 44ames M. Kelly
General Manager
ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to accept Offers of
Dedication and public sewer improvements, and to authorize staff to record documents.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution accepting an Offer of Dedication and public
sewer improvements, and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra
Costa County Recorder.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: This easement was acquired at no cost to the District.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None.
BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors regularly accepts easements and public
sewer improvements by resolution. The recommended resolution will accept an
easement that is shown on the recorded final map of Subdivision 8996 and is required
for a recent public sewer extension off Rainbow Lane in the City of Pleasant Hill (as
shown on Attachment 1). Staff has reviewed the final subdivision map, inspected the
public sewer improvements, and determined that they are in compliance with District
standards.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting an Offer of
Dedication from Rainbow Investors for an easement shown on the recorded final map
of Subdivision 8996 in the City of Pleasant Hill, accepting Job 5899 public sewer
improvements, and authorizing staff to record the resolution with the Contra Costa
County Recorder.
"Easement parcel numbers are for internal job log use only
N: \ENVRSEC \Position Pape rs \Mu Ili n\2007 \5899 PP Rainbow Investors Offer Ded 9- 20- 07.doc
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 20, 2007 No.: 4.g. Consent Calendar
Type of Action: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
Subject: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT (DISTRICT
PROJECT 5833 — PARCEL 1 *) AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM
DEED TO EUGENE GOODREAULT AND LAGENE GOODREAULT (7 VIA CORTE,
ORINDA; DISTRICT PROJECT 1560 — PARCEL 70 *), AND RECORDING OF THE
DOCUMENTS
Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.:
Molly Mullin, Engineering Assistant III Engineering /Environmental Services
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
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M. Mullin J. Miyamoto -Mills C. Swanson A. arrell Oarnes M. Kelly
General Manager
ISSUE: A resolution of the Board of Directors is required to accept or quitclaim
easements and record documents.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions accepting a Grant of Easement and
authorizing execution of a Quitclaim Deed and recording of the documents.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The project construction required the repaving of Via Corte in
lieu of monetary compensation for the Grant of Easement.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: None.
BACKGROUND: Eugene and Lagene Goodreault, the owners of the property at 7 Via
Corte, Orinda, cooperated with the District to change the alignment of the public sewer
on their property when it was replaced under District Project 5833, North Orinda Sewer
Renovations, Phase 2. This change is shown in Attachment 1. The original sewer has
been abandoned, and an easement has been granted for the new sewer.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt resolutions accepting a Grant of Easement
and authorizing the President of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of the District
to execute a Quitclaim Deed to Eugene and Lagene Goodreault and recording of the
documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder.
*Easement parcel numbers are for internal job log use only.
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' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 20, 2007 No.: 4.h. Consent Calendar
Type of action: Human Resources
Subject: AUTHORIZE MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
FOR UTILITY WORKER FELIX ESPINOSA THROUGH
DECEMBER 21, 2007
Submitted By: Douglas J. Craig, Initiating Dept. /Div.: Plant Operations
Director of Operations
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
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C. Freitas
James M. Kelly,
General Manager
ISSUE: Board of Directors' authorization is required for a medical leave of absence
without pay in excess of 30 days.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize medical leave of absence without pay for Utility
Worker Felix Espinosa.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Minimal
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Deny medical leave of absence without pay.
BACKGROUND: Utility Worker Felix Espinosa has been off of work since July 2, 2007,
due to a work - related injury. Mr. Espinosa applied for, was granted, and used 12 weeks
of Family Medical Leave. We request authorization to grant medical leave without pay
for Mr. Espinosa through December 21, 2007. Mr. Espinosa's status will be reviewed at
that time, and further Board action will be requested if appropriate.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize medical leave of absence without pay
for Utility Worker Felix Espinosa through December 21, 2007.
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Agenda Item 6. a.1)
Board Meeting of September 20, 2007
Announcements:
a) Contra Costa Times Public Records Request.
Many of the cities in Alameda and Contra Costa County and East Bay
Municipal Utility District have received public record requests for salaries
of their employees from the Contra Costa Times. A copy of such a
request is attached for your information. (Attachment)
b) Announce Cathryn Freitas attending the International Personnel
Management Association (IPMA) Annual Training Conference in Chicago -
September 30 through October 3, 2007.
The IPMA -HR is the premier conference for human resource professionals
who specialize in the public sector. The conference provides information
on national trends, trade products, legal updates and professional
development.
C) Attendance of Assistant Engineers Clint Shima and James Kong at the
"World of Concrete" Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada - January 21 -25,
2008.
Assistant Engineer, Clint Shima, and Senior Engineer, Ba Than, are
planning to attend the "World of Concrete" Conference in Las Vegas,
Nevada from January 20 through 25, 2008. This specialty conference
provides information about the latest technologies in the construction,
repair, and maintenance of concrete structures. This training is applicable
to a wide array of construction and O & M work at the District. Funds were
included in the Fiscal Year 2007 -08 Training and Conference budget to
cover the costs of attendance.
d) Proposed Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors resolution
recognizing the contributions of the Contra Costa County Sanitation
District on the Lower Walnut Creek Channel Proiect
A copy of the proposed resolution that will be considered by the Board of
Supervisors on September 25, 2007 is attached for your information.
(Attachment)
e) Partnership with Fire Department.
The three Fire Department stations — from Pacheco, Concord and Walnut
Creek — the three most likely respond to any emergency at our treatment
plant — are planning joint emergency training sessions that will take place
at our plant in October with the Fire Department, Plant Operations, and
our Safety section taking part. This partnership is the brainchild of
Community Affairs Representative Chris Carpenter, who in his spare time,
is a volunteer firefighter.
f) Website requirement for public records - AB 1393.
Our redesigned website will accommodate the demands of a new
Assembly Bill, AB 1393, that requires all public agencies with a website to
post a notice on the homepage of a "Public Records Center. "
Following the instructions in the bill, when clicked on, "Public Records
Center" will go to a page that lists the "Who To Contact" with the title,
phone, mailing address and e-mail for the Communications Services
Manager for general factual information, and the District Secretary's title,
phone, mailing address and e-mail for inspection or copies of specific
public records. A second heading, "How to Request Records," will provide
a form for submitting on -line requests under the California Public Records
Act.
g) BAAQMD Evaluation of Excess Emissions /Breakdown Incident on July 18
2007.
At the Board meeting on August 9, 2007, the Board was informed of an
excess emissions /breakdown incident that occurred on July 18, 2007.
The failure of a centrifuge led to a 4 Y2 minute smoking event. A
Reportable Compliance Activity Report was submitted to Bay Area Air
Quality Management District ( BAAQMD). After evaluation of the data by
BAAQMD, the District received a fax confirmation on September 12, that
"An Excess Has Not Occurred," therefore, a Notice of Violation will not be
issued for the event.
h) Status of Underpayment of Fees by Two Developers.
On June 7, 2007, staff advised the Board that the District had
undercharged developers of two subdivisions in Danville for capacity,
reimbursement, and other related fees. The two developers are KB
Homes and Lennar Communities. The subdivisions are located in the
"intervening properties" area near Lawrence Road and Camino Tassajara.
KB Homes owes an additional $133,287.87 and Lennar Communities
owed $258,083.70.
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Lennar has paid the full amount owed to the District. Discussions are
continuing with KB Homes regarding the fees owed and schedule for
payment.
i) California Water Environment Association Northern Regional Conference
At the September 6, 2007 Board meeting it was announced that four
District employees would be attending the California Water Environment
Association Northern Regional Conference to be held in Redding,
California, September 12 - 14, 2007. The two Treatment Plant employees
attending the conference were inadvertently left off the list. Keith Gore,
Senior Plant Operator, and Jesse Lucia, Plant Operator III, also attended
the conference.
j) Pollution Prevention (P2) Week is September 17 — 23, 2007.
For P2 Week, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District will have daily
displays (targeted at employees) that include a new P2 message each
day. These will be set up in the HOB Lobby and at CSO. Also, on
Tuesday, September 18, Melody LaBella, CCCSD's Pollution Prevention
Program Coordinator, will make a brown bag presentation on CCCSD's
pollution prevention program and will also include information on ways that
employees can prevent pollution.
In addition, CCCSD will be supporting regional activities through the Bay
Area Pollution Prevention Group ( BAPPG). A reusable (non- dated) P2
Week poster, designed by EBMUD and printed by CCCSD, includes a
message that encourages residents to visit www.BayWise.org for "easy
ways to protect the bay" has been distributed to cities and libraries for
posting. A copy will be provided to the Board at the Board Meeting. The
BayWise website featured ideas from Bonnie Lowe's article in the latest
Pipeline publication — 10 Ways to Protect the Bay." Finally, BAPPG
drafted and circulated public service announcements (PSAs that
encourage residents to go to www.BayWise.org) to Bay Area radio
stations. Several Bay Area radio stations are planning to run these PSAs
during P2 Week.
Staff Recommendation: Hear the announcements.
Attachments
From: Peele, Thomas j mailto :toeele@bavareanewsgrouo.coml
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 4:54 PM
To: Jackie Bucholz
Subject: PRA request
Thomas Peele
Investigative reporter
Contra Costa Times /Bay Area News Group East Bay
2640 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
925 - 977 -8463
fax: 925- 933 -0239
Tpeele @cctimes.com <mailto:Tpeele@cctimes.com>
Aug. 30, 2007
Jacqueline Bucholz
City Clerk
City of Albany
Dear Ms. Bucholz:
As you probably know, the California Supreme Court on Aug. 27, 2007, ruled that the salaries of government employees
are public records. The case is International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21, et al, v. The
Superior Court of Alameda County, Contra Costa Times Real Party in Interest, 5134253.
"Openness in government is essential to the functioning of a democracy," Chief Justice Ronald M. George wrote in the
decision, which found there "is a strong interest in knowing how the public spends its money." Chief Justice George also
wrote in the opinion "that public employees do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the amount of their
salaries."
"We conclude that disclosure of salary information in the (Contra Costa Times) case would not constitute an unwarranted
version of personal privacy," the chief justice wrote.
Chief Justice George also wrote that the court, in reviewing the record of the above - stated case, found the case
Teamsters Local 856 v. Priceless LLC (2003), 111 Cal.App.4th 1500, "to be unpersuasive" as an argument for failing to
release government salaries.
Based on the California Supreme Court decision in the Contra Costa Times case, please consider this correspondence a
formal petition under the California Public Records Law, California Government Code §6250 et seq., and the Constitution
of the State of California as amended by the passage of Prop. 59 on Nov. 3, 2004 (article I, section 3(b)), for the
following public information:
The calendar year 2006 gross salaries (or the most recent fiscal year, if data is not available in calendar year form) of all
employees of the City of Albany listed by employee name. This includes base salary, overtime, bonuses and any other
compensation. If at all possible, please provide this data electronically in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet containing the
following fields: Name, last; name, first with middle initial; job title or description, base salary; overtime; bonuses; other
compensation; total. If at all possible, please e-mail a spreadsheet to me at Tpeele @bavareanewsgroup.com
< mailto :Tpeele @bavareanewsgroup.com>. In the alternative, please mail me a compact disc containing the information
at the above listed postal address.
I will remind you that if a portion of the information I have requested is exempt from disclosure by express provisions of
law, Government Code section 6253 (a) additionally requires segregation and deletion of that material in order that the
remainder of the information be released. If you determine that an express provision of law exists to exempt from
disclosure all or a portion of the material I have requested, Government Code Section 6253(c) requires notification to me
of the reasons for that determination not later than 10 days from your receipt of this request. Government Code section
6253(d) prohibits use of the 10 -day period, or any portions of the Public Records Act, "to delay the access for purposes of
inspecting public records." I consider the 10 -day period for compliance with this request to begin today, Aug. 30. the day
the request was emailed to you.
In addition, be advised that the Constitution of the State of California, as amended by Prop. 59, requires that you take
the broadest possible position to disclose these records when reviewing this request. It is also your constitutional duty to
take the most narrow possible view of any exemptions involving the disclosure of these records.
I also draw your attention to Government Code section 6253.1, which requires a public agency to assist the public in
making a focused and effective request by (1) identifying records and information responsive to the request, (2)
describing the information technology and physical location in which the records exist, and (3) providing suggestions for
overcoming any practical basis for denying access to the records or information sought. I expect your full compliance with
6253.1 should the need arise.
Please direct any questions you have about this request to me via email at Tpeele@bayareanewsgroup.com
< mailto :Tpeele@bayareanewsgroup.com >. Please also conform for me receipt of this request at your earliest
convenience. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Thomas Peele
Thomas Peele
investigative reporter
Contra Costa Times /MediaNews Group
925 - 977 -8463
In the Matter of recognizing the contributions)
of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District)
on the Lower Walnut Creek channel project ) RESOLUTION NO. 2007/
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has
been working with the U.S. Army Corps oa ce 2003 to improve flood protection, restore
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 20, 2007 No.: 7.a. Budget and Finance
Type of Action: APPROVE INVESTMENT POLICY
subject: REVIEW AND APPROVE THE REVISED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY
Submitted By:
Debbie Ratcliff, Controller
Initiating Dept /Div.:
Administrative / Finance & Accounting
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION.
D. Ratcli fr(J KMVfrues
ames M. Kelly,
General Manager
ISSUE: The District's investment policy is reviewed and approved annually by the
Board of Directors in accordance with District Investment Policy.
RECOMMENDATION: Review staffs recommendation, suggest any changes if
appropriate, and approve the District's revised investment policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Additional investment options could be added
which fall within the permissible investments prescribed by the Government Code of the
State of California. Also, no changes to the existing policy is an option.
BACKGROUND: As amended in 2006, Section 53646 of the California Government
Code states that the Treasurer or Chief Fiscal Officer of the local agency may render to
the legislative body of that local agency a statement of investment policy, which the
legislative body of the local agency shall consider at a public meeting. Any change in
the policy shall also be considered by the legislative body of the local agency at a public
meeting. Also, a quarterly report may be rendered to the legislative body of the local
agency showing the type of investment, institution, date of maturity, amount of deposit,
current market value for all securities with a maturity of more than 12 months, rate of
interest, and such data as may be required by the local agency.
Although no longer required, it has been our practice and policy to render an annual
statement of investment policy to the District's governing Board for review and approval
as well as a monthly investment report. These provisions were previously incorporated
into our investment policy. District Counsel and staff reviewed the current California
Government Code, and found no required changes to the District's Investment Policy.
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POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: September 20, 2007
Subject. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE REVISED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY
Currently, the District's Investment Policy allows investments in U.S. Treasury-Bills and
Notes, Bankers Acceptances, Collateralized Certificates of Deposit, Commercial Paper
and the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). Government Code Section 53635
allows for a variety of other investments. The County invests in some of these
additional investments. Had the District invested in the same investments as the
County over the past fiscal year, the District would have earned, approximately $27,000
more in interest or. 1 % (one tenth of one percent.) Staff reviewed these additional
options and is recommending three new investment options: negotiable Certificates of
Deposit, medium term notes, and Investment Trust of California (CaITRUST). All three
recommended investments meet the District's objectives of liquidity, safety, and rate of
return.
CaITRUST is a Joint Powers Agency Authority created by local public agencies to
provide a method to pool public agencies assets for investments purposes. CalTRUST
is governed by a Board of Trustees, all of who are experienced local agency finance
professionals. CalTRUST earned 25 basis points (.25 %) more than LAIF over the
twelve months ending April 30, 2007.
The Board received a detailed packet discussing investment options and changes to
the District's Investment Policy with the last Board packet on August 31, 2007. These
changes were discussed with the Board Budget and Finance Committee and the
committee recommended approval of the revised investment policy. The revised
investment policy is attached with recommended changes noted in red.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Review staffs recommendation, suggest any
changes if appropriate, and approve the District's revised investment policy.
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Attachment
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
The investment policy of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is embodied in the
following eleven sections:
Statement of Objectives
The temporary investment portfolio of the District will be managed to ensure
that normal cash needs, as well as scheduled extraordinary cash needs can
be met. Therefore, adequate liquidity will be the first priority. Second priority
will be the safety of the portfolio ensuring that the investments could be
readily converted to cash if needed without causing a material change in the
value of the portfolio. Lastly, the portfolio will be invested to attain a market
average rate of return, after meeting the first two previously stated objectives.
Permissible Investments
Within the constraints prescribed by the Government Code of the State of
California for permissible investments, the District's investment portfolio will
only be invested in the following instruments:
• United States Treasury Bills and Notes, and obligations of government
agencies for which the full faith and credit of the United States are
pledged.
• Bankers Acceptances, drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank,
which are eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve System.
• Collateralized Certificates of Deposit issued by a Federal or State
chartered bank or a Federal or State chartered savings and loan
association.
• Negotiable Certificates of Deposit issued by a Federal or State chartered
bank or a Federal or State chartered savings and loan association.
• Commercial Paper of prime quality limited to corporations with assets over
$500,000,000.
• Medium Term Notes of a maximum of five years maturity issued by U. S.
corporations or any Federal or State despository institution.
• Local Agency Investment Fund of the State of California.
• Investment Trust of California (CaITRUST)
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III. Bank and Dealers
The District will use the services of the Treasurer's Office of the County of
Contra Costa which will transact the District's investment decisions in
compliance with the requirements described in this investment policy. The
County Treasurer's Office will execute the District's investments through such
brokers, dealers and financial institutions as are approved by the County
Treasurer, and through the State Treasurer's Office for investment in the
Local Agency Investment Fund.
IV. Maturities
The maximum maturity for investments of the District is one year. Prior
approval of the Board of Directors must be obtained to acquire investments
with maturities beyond one year. However, investments in Treasury Notes
and the Local Agency Investment Fund would not be subject to the one year
maximum maturity.
V. Diversification
To minimize the risk of loss through default, the total amount invested in a
single issuer will not be greater than 15 percent of the District's investment
portfolio value, except that the 15 percent limitation will not apply to United
States Treasury Bills and Notes and investment in the Local Agency
Investment Fund and CalTRUST.
VI. Risk
Credit and market risks will be minimized through adherence to the list of
permissible investments, a limit on maximum maturities, and the limitation on
the total investment in a single issuer.
VII. Delegation and Authority
The District Controller will be responsible for investment transactions which
should be made in accordance with this investment policy and within the
internal controls described in Section IX.
VIII. Prudence
Prudent judgment must be exercised by the District Controller responsible for
investment transactions undertaken in accordance with this investment
policy.
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IX. Controls
The District Controller will establish subsidiary accounting records of each
investment which will enable the determination of income earned monthly and
through maturity, and the balancing of the principal amounts to a control
account in the general ledger. Internal control procedures will require the
countersignature of the Director of Administration for all transactions, which
are initiated by the Controller. The dollar limit of the Director of
Administration will be $5 million. Investment transactions which exceed $5
million will require the additional approval of the General Manager. Such
internal controls are to be reviewed by the District's independent auditors
annually.
X. Reporting
The District Controller will annually render a statement of investment policy to
the Board of Directors. The Controller will submit a monthly report to the
District's General Manager, Board of Directors and internal auditor showing
the type of investment, issuer, date of maturity, par (or face), dollar amount
invested, current market value of all securities, and the source of this same
valuation, and a statement of compliance of the portfolio with the investment
policy.
XI. Performance Evaluation
A performance evaluation will be completed by the District's independent
auditors every year, commencing with the 2004 -2005 fiscal year, to
determine whether the investment objective of achieving a market - average
rate of return is being realized. In determining the market - average rate of
return, the average return of three month U.S. Treasury Bills will be used as a
comparison. The weighted average of the portfolio will be calculated each
month and compiled to determine the annual yield. Results of the
comparison between the District's portfolio and the three month T -Bill
benchmark will be reported to the Board annually.
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