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September 19, 1978
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: Roger J. Dolan, General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPTAIN ALAN BURTON,
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
SHERIFF -CORONER TO ACT FOR THE DISTRICT ON
MATTERS RELATING TO RADIO STATION LICENSE
APPLICATIONS
ISSUE: The FCC has informed Captain Burton that the signature on
license applications or renewals must be an elected official or a
person specifically appointed by name by the Board.
BACKGROUND: The communications division of the sheriff's office has
been handling these matters on the District's behalf for many years.
While license renewing is a fairly routine procedure, applying for
one and some of the other FCC matters are not. I feel Captain Burton's
expertise in these affairs would be very beneficial.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Captain Burton to act for the District on
matters relating to radio station license applications.
Respectfully submitted,
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Manager, Collection System Operations
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September 13, 1978
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: Roger J. Dolan, General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: RISK MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
BACKGROUND: A seminar titled "Self Insurance and Risk Management Services" will be
conducted by Warren, McVeigh and Griffin on October 9 and 10 in San Francisco. The
two -day seminar is designed for risk managers currently managing a self- insurance
program and those contemplating such a program. The subject matters to be covered are:
Risk Retention Level
Workers' Compensation
Liability Coverage
Property Coverage
Loss Prevention Services
Sources of Adjusting Services
Design of a Claims Program
Contract Adjusting Firms
The Claims Audit
The cost of the seminar is $445.00.
This seminar is particularly pertinent to the current review of the recommendations
contained in the July, 1978 risk management report prepared by Warren, McVeigh and
Griffin. A major recommendation made by the consultants is the District's conversion to
a self- insurance program for certain risk retention levels.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the attendance by Walter N. Funasaki at the risk
management seminar.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter N. Funasaki
Finance Officer
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W. C. Dalton
Deputy General Mgr. -Chief Engineer
Recommend ' on Approved:
Rog J. olan
General Mgr. -Chief Engineer
September 19, 1978
MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: Roger J. Dolan, General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF AN ADVANCED GAS CHLORINATOR FOR ODOR CONTROL
AT A COST OF $1,700
Issue: The 30 inch Martinez line entering the treatment plant requires
an odor control system.
Background: In the past, the District has had problems with odors in the
Martinez line system. This has been controlled by the use of H2O2 at a
temporary field location. Although the use of concentrated hydrogen
peroxide has proven effective, the lack of permanent facilities has made
handling difficult. This,with possible ensuing safety problems, has
demonstrated to management that either a permanent station designed for
H2O2 use should be designed or the use of alternate methods of odor control.
The District has tried chlorine at this location and found it to be quite
effective. The purchase of an advanced gas chlorinator, Model No. 271 can
be effectively used with a ton cylinder to control the problem since water
is available at the field location.
Recommendation: Authorization of $1,700 for the purchase of an advanced gas
chlorinator, Model No. 271, from sewer cons.tructi,on Funds.
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Rec endation Ap roved:
Roger 0 ]an
General Manager -Chief Engineer
Respectfully submitted,
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D. G. Niles
anager, Plant Operations
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September 14, 1978
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: Roger J. Dolan, General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF $2,000,000 FROM SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
TO RUNNING EXPENSE FUND
ISSUE: The balance of available cash in the Running Expense Fund has
dropped to a level requiring augmentations to continue District
operations. $1,000,000 is needed immediately.
BACKGROUND: Before the implementation of the Environmental Quality
Charge when the 0 &M budget was largely derived from taxes, the
County advanced operating funds as needed between July and December lOth
when the first tax payments were due. With the EQC as the main source
of revenue for O &M, we must now finance our operating costs from July
through December from District funds
Last year we were able to transfer $2,000,000 from the Running
Expense Fund to the Sewer Construction Fund for investment, but
budgeted to return these funds when needed.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the transfer of $2,000,000 from Sewer
Construction fund to Running Expense as needed.
Respectfully submitted,
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W. C. Dalton
Deputy
General Manager -Cief Engineer
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Reco endation Approved:
Roge J. D lan
General Manager -Chief Engineer
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September 19, 1978
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: Roger J. Dolan, General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: CONFIRM AMENDED ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND AUTHORIZE RECORDING
OF SAID DIAGRAM
Assessment Diagrams are amended as follows:
Original Amended Assess- Apportioned
Assessment Number Amount ment No. Amount
52- 7 -15 -5 $5,777.16 52- 7 -15 -15 $2,888.58
-16 2,888.58
Respectfully submitted,
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Jay S. McCoy
Collection System Engineering
and Services Division Manager
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Roger J. olan
General anager -Chief Engineer
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September 21, 1978
MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: Roger J. Dolan, General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR ROBERT A. BAKER, ASSOCIATE
ENGINEER, TO ATTEND THE WPCF CONFERENCE IN
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
ISSUE: The District would benefit from Mr. Baker's attendance at the WPCF Conference.
BACKGROUND: Mr. Baker is involved in the process control /process optimization
decision making at the water reclamation plant. Information that will be presented at the
WPCF Conference will be directly applicable to the District operation. A partial listing
of applicable papers is attached.
Additionally, the opportunity to examine the latest equipment and to make contacts
with other treatment agencies from across the country will provide long -term benefits for
the District.
Funds for this activity are available in the approved Engineering Department
budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Robert A. Baker to attend the WPCF Conference in
Anaheim, California, at District expense.
Respectfully submitted,
Oeer-P n ers n
Senior ' ct anagement
Reviewed By:
/Joaly McCoy
Collection Systems Engineering
Service Division Manager
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W. C. Dalton
Deputy General Mgr. -Chief Engineer
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Recommendation Approved:
Rog J. olan
General Manager -Chief Engineer
PAPERS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE WPCF CONFERENCE
IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
1. Controlling Autogenous Incineration at Cowlitz County,
Washington
2. Operating Experience with Waste Heat Recovery Boilers
on Multiple Hearth Sewage Sludge
3. Control of Activated Sludge Butting by Ecological Means
4. Alternative fuels for Multiple Hearth Furnaces
5. The Relationship Between Organic Loading, Dissolved
Oxygen Concentration and Sludge Settleability in the
Completely -Mixed Activated Sludge Process
6. Sludge Management and Energy Independance
7. Optimization of Grit Removal at a Wastewater Treatment
Plant
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September 19, 1978
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: Roger. J. Dolan, General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE PARCEL, P.A. 78 -47 ORINDA AREA, TO
BE INCLUDED IN PENDING ANNEXATION TO THE DISTRICT
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RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Parcel 78 -47 to be included in pending annexation
to the District.
Respectfully submitted,
W. C. Dalton
Deputy
General Manager -Chief Engineer
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Rec endatioA Approved:
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General M nager -Chief Engineer
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September 15, 1978 9/21/78
MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
FROM: Roger J. Dolan, General Manager-Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: HIRING A PUBLIC INFORMATION CONSULTANT AT A
COST OF UP TO $2,800 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978/79
ISSUE: Central San can expect several items to develop over the coming year
which are of public interest. In order to provide information to the public in a
timely and complete manner, it is proposed that we arrange for the services of a
public information consultant.
BACKGROUND: To determine the range of cost and available talent, several
calls were made to other agencies in the area. As a result of these calls, two
interviews were held. Of the two, Mr. Paul Fletcher of Inovative Communica-
tions, Inc. (proposal attached) appeared to have the most applicable experience.
His fees were considered to be quite reasonable.
The service that would be provided would be the writing of press releases or
public information fact sheets for distribution to the news media to explain
various actions of the District. It is suggested that any press release issued under
this arrangement would be subject to the approval of the President of the Board
as well as the approval of any board member quoted in the press release.
It is not possible at this time to predict with any accuracy the amount of use
the District will make of this service. It is suggested that the Board budget for 80
hours of work at the $35 per hour proposed, for a total of $2,800. Should this
amount be spent before the end of this fiscal year, a suplimentary authorization
might be requested.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the hiring of Inovative Communication, Inc. on
a case -by -case basis, to produce public information materials at a fee not to
exceed $35 per hour; and, authorize the expenditure of up to $2,800 for this
purpose during fiscal year 1978/79.
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General Manager -Chief Engineer
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