HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-1972 AGENDA BACKUPMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD AUGUST 31, 1972
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in an Adjourned Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at
1250 Springbrook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of Calif-
ornia, on August 31, 1972,at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Allan.
I. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members: Boueysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell and Allan
ABSENT: Member: Rustigian
Member Rustigian arrived at 8:10 o'clock P.M.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After discussion by Board Members and comment by Mr. Carniato, representing
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, regarding under "OLD BUSINESS, DRAFT ORDINANCE
ON DISPOSAL SITES", the Minutes of the meeting of August 17, 1972, were approved
as submitted. Board Members requested that the Draft Ordinance on Disposal Sites
be added to the Agenda of August 31, 1972, under "OLD BUSINESS, Item No. 6."
None.
None.
III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
IV. HEARINGS
V. BIDS
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer,
that proposals to act as financial consultant to the District had been received
from Bechtel Corporation and Bartle Wells Associates, discussion followed between
Board Members and staff. After each Board Member received a copy of each con-
sultant's proposal, item was continued to the meeting of September 7, 1972.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
SPE C G IriAR
After explanation F -3 -r -Ni. Dalton, Acting Generel Manager -Chief Engineer,
and discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that in the matter of calculation of the Special Service
Charge, staff is authorized to permit an allowance for taxes paid. Carried
by the following vote
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
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LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50
Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, explained that the
City of Martinez was currently in the process of rezoning the City in order
to conform with recently enacted laws of the State of California. The process
was expected to take six months before completion.
Board Members and staff discussed the impact that possible changes in
zoning could have upon the District's previous determination of over 7,000
assessments for the residents of Martinez.
After comment by Mr. Dalton and discussion by Board Members regarding re-
ciprocal services provided by the City of Martinez in relation to interest
charges for funds advanced by the District, it was the consensus of the Board
that a hearing on Local Improvement District No, 50 be held on October 19,
1972, in a place to be determined in the City of Martinez. Board Me:doors
and staff will hold a study session on Local imlrovemont District No, 50
on October 5, 1972.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-46 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS TO NEEDS
OF THE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING SALE THEREOF
After explanation by N. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, and
brief discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 72-46 bL a,jopted. Crried by the
following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitzthell, Rustigi_an and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LAWRENCE V. MILLER, MAINTENANCE MAN I
After .pianaict by Mr. DalLon, Actin Ganeral Manager -Chief Engineer,
that Mr. Millcr had tuccest11j sought -thEr employment, the was deleted.
WATERSHED TRUNK CHARGES
After explanation by Mx. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer,
concerning the rationale for watershed trunk charges and after discussion by
Bard Members, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded. by Member Gibbs,
that the schedule of watershed charges effective January 1, 1973 as proposed
by staff be approved. Carried by the following vote
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
DRAFT ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL SITES
Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, requested
clarification of the Board's intentions regar4ng the draft ordinance on dis-
posal sites in view of recent action by the County Board of Supervisors. After
discussion by Board Members wherein a motion/was made but not seconded to in-
troduce the draft ordinance at the meeting of September 7, 1972, it was the
consensus of the Board to defer definitive action on the ordinance until the
meeting of September 28, 1972, At which time the Board should have an opportunity
to review the County's report on implementation of Senate Bill No. 5 regarding
a plan for solid waste management. Staff was directed to advise the County of
this schedule.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT ITEMS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that easements
from Irvin Deutscher, et al, Job 2075, Parcels 3 and 5, and from Baydis Realty
Co., Job 2075, Parcel 4, be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 894 PARCEL 4,
TO EXECUTE
UIT CLAIM DEED
PLEASANT HILL
After explanation by Mr. r)alton, Acting Ccnc.ral Manager -Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Membc.r Benc,T3teele, secoaded by Member Gibbs, that easement
from Katrina Rose Rhodcs, 1).1.sLIrict Sewering Proiect 394, Parcel 4, be accepted
and its recording ordered and chat authorization or the President and Secretary
to execute Quit Claim Deed to Katrina Rose Rhcae,, District Sewering Project
894, Parcel 4, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Loneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE CONSENT TO
EXECUTION OF EASEMENT TO EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
After explana!Aon by 1-7. Dalton, Actin, Genera Manager -Chief Engineer,
and discussion by beard Members regarding cooperative action between the
District and Ea.,.1. Bay Municipal Utility District, it was movec by Member
Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization for the President
and Secretary to execute Consent EC Execution of Easemen to East Bay
Municipal Utility District for property located on Amber Lane, Pleasant
Hill, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Cibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT JOB 2152, PARCEL 1, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY WITH
CONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that ease-
ment from Continental Development Co., Job 2152, Parcel 1, be accepted and
its recording ordered, and that authorization for the President and Secretary
to execute Agreement Relating to Real Property with Continental Development
Co., be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
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AUTH041i,P.';ON FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH
CITY OF NUT CREEK JOB 2184 L 1P
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Actin General Manager -Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by tuber Rustigian, that authorization
for the President and Secretary to execute Agreement with the City of Walnut
Creek, Job 2184, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 AND APPROVAL TO NEGOTIATE
WITH CONTRACTOR FOR HOLDING BASIN, PHASE II
Mr. Dalton, Acting General Nnager-Chief Engineer, explained that ad-
ditional requiremapts had been imposed by a State regulatory Pgency regarding
height of levees for the 'Holding Basin and drainage of the area. After dis-
cussion by Board Members and staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Boneysteelc, CLILIc authorization of $10,000.00 irDm the Sewer Con-
struction fund for movemeut of earth sIL dIn Holding Basin be approved and
that staff be authorized o negotiate Tx.zh a contractor for subject work.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
ADDITIONAL INTEkIM JOB TITLE FOR SUPERINTEN= OF PLANT OPERATIONS
After explanaLion by Mr. Dalton, Acti_ng Geacral ?tanager -Chief Engineer),
and discussion by the Board Members, it was dte consensus of the Board that
the Superintendent of Plant Operations is considered the "Project Manager"
for the District's treatmnt and water rz.21amation plant expansion program.
This specific title as suggested, or azizniied, is considered a working title
only as assigned by the .General Manager -C7 Engineer.
INFORMATION
Board Members discussed correspondence received from the City of Concord
regarding the District's proposed draft ordinance on disposal sites.
Correspondence from the Environmental Protection Agency and minutes of
the BASSA meeting of August 7, 1972, were noted. Member Gibbs requested
that future correspondence addressed to him from BASSAbe forwardeu to him.
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
SEVEN HILL RANCH ROAD WALNUT CREEK
Board Members and staff discussed possible action to relieve a sewage
odor problem on Seven Hill Ranch Road. Staff was requested to investigate de-
finitive action that could be taken to relieve the problem.
MORGAN TERRITORY ESTATES
Member Mitchell reported on a Contra Costa County Planning Commission
meeting which he had attended regarding Morgan Territory Estates.
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EXECUTIVNWETING OF CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES
Member Boneysteele reported on action taken at a recent ExecutiveMeeting
of CASA which he attended. Various aspects of Member Boneysteele's report were
discussed, particularly methods to improve legislative effectiveness of the As-
sociation and Special Districts.
VIII.
REPORTS
COMMITTEES
DISTRICT NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE
Activities of the DistricL's Negotiating CaannitLei7 with the City
Concord were discusse(:0 inclmling correspondence received from dm City.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
Meer Boneysteele, Chairman of the Advisory Connittee, reported on
the meeting of August 30, 1972. DIscussion followed with Member Boneysteele
stating the next meeting of the Committee wouf be an September 13, 1972.
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER -MET ENGINEER
Mr. Dalton reported on the following mattc,s:
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a. Regarding a possible meeting between D55-cr:ct representat;ve:3
and the County's Government Operations Commitne, !?ii,eLing to be deferred.
Staff to communicate formally Board's actiou.
b. Activities of Che Contra, Costa County Coluprebensive Health Planning
Association regarding solid 'easte. Staff to actend COPA Committee meetings
and monitor activities.
c. Future joint meeting betwe .oar o Dirrctocs of Contrc Costa County
Water District and the Distric r gardin the vr,117:3r reclamation r,rojoct.
d. Authorization given to Bechtel Corporation and Brawn and Caldwell
to develop operational atanualS for fhe't-reattmerit and water reclamation plant
project.
e. A proposed State regulatory agency requirement to hold a hearing on
economic and environmental aspects ofwastewater projects funded by the Clean
Water Grant Program.
f. Status of the District's toxic waste program.
g. Assessed valuation for District increased to $613,000,000..30.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
RETIREMENT CLAIM OF MR. MELVIN KLEMMICK FORMER DISTRICT EMPLOYEE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $218.04
4,0 rais,
After explanation by Mr. Carniato representing Mr. Botm, Cftl-;cf for the
District, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Bon-7steele, that
authorization to pay retirement claim of Mr. Melvin Klemmick in the amount of
$218.04 be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
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PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM OF ELIZABETH SCOTT IN TRE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00
Upon recommendation of Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member lioneysteele,
that the personal injury claim of Elizabeth Scott in the amount of $25,000.00
be denied and that the matter be referred to the District's insurance carrier.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
ORDINANCE NO , ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-104 OF THE CODE OF
TRAI, CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn,Cbunsel foT the District, and Mr.
Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, explained the purpose for
amending Section 12-104 of the District's Code. Discussion followed with
staff being requested to review the matter fuftb,3r. Item coutImled.
SECRETARY
Mr. Davis reported on Accounts metnoeclou used in preparation of
monthly financial statements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:13 o'clock P.M., President Allan declared an Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter.
At 10:25 o'clock P.M, President Allan reconvenzd thc., regular adjourned
meeting.
IX.
At 10:26 o'clock P.M., President Al:l.an aourned the regular adjourned
meeting.
September 5, 1972
MEADRANDUK 70R: HONCRABLE MEMBEaS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTO2S
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SUBJECT
W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer
Water Reclamation. Plant Scale Yodel
PROBLEM: Due to several agencies involved in the design and layout of the
Water Reclamation Plant, i. e., County, State Highway Department, Sanitary
District, Brown & Caldwell, railroad, P. G. & E., an overall plant layout
is needed,
BACKGROUND: It is planned to have a scale model of the Water Reclamation
Plant built for operator training, non-technical display and public relation
tours.
It has become apparent that the Water Reclamation Plant model would provide
immediate assistance in public relations, overall project coordination,
construction scheduling and regulatory agency reviewing. This model would
be constructed on a 1" = 50scale on a base of 56x70". The model will in-
clude roads, landscaping, ponds, buildings and associated equipment, with
the cost not exceeding $7,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
to Article V of
construction of
the cost not to
DGNteh
It is recommended that Bechtel, Inc., be authorized, pursuant
the contract dated December 7, 1971, to proceed With the
a 1" = 50' scale model of the Water Reclamation Plant, with
exceed $7,000.00.
Recommendation Approved
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Respectfully submitted,
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D. G. Niles
Superintendent of Plant Operations
W. C. Dalton
Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer