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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-1972 AGENDA BACKUPMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD OCTOBER 26, 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, Stated Calif ornia, on October 26, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Allan— ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigiart and Allan ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After comment by Member Gibbs and discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the Minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1972, be approved after making the following correction Under "VIII. REPORTS, ACTING GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER" in para- graph e. insert "and Mr. G. A. Horstkotte" after "Operations". Motion changing Minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1972, carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None None. None. None. III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES IV. HEARINGS V. BIDS VI. OLD BUSINESS 1, DRAFT ORDINANCE ON DISPOSAL SITES The Board MeMbers and staff reviewed and discussed the proposed draFt District Ordinance on disposal sites with Board Members making certain re- visions and amendments. President Allan invited comments frotn ersons in the audience. Mr, David Levy, Attorney for the City of Concord, addressed the Board, Mr. Levy noted that the position of the City of Concord, on the matter pre- viously presented to the Board, had not changed. He stated the matter was of serious concern to the City of Concord and that, in his opinion, the action and approach adopted by the Board of Supervisors on October 24, 1972, regarding solid waste disposal sites was good. Mr, Levy indicated that the City Council would have to now officially inform the Board of Supervisors of the City of Concord's position on the matter. Discussion followed be- tween Board Members and Mr. Levy. Member Mitchell commented that definitive action by the Sanitary District in the matter of regulating disposal sites would be beneficial to the residents of the City of Concord. He noted the District was better prepared to do the necessary planning and implementation than other governmental agencies. Mr. Frank Boerger, Harding, Miller, Lawson and Associates, and eugineerinq consultant to Acme Fill Corporation, addressed the Board, Mr. Boerger reviewed briefly solid waste recycling operations being conducted at the Acme Fill site. Regarding the proposed District Ordinance, he stated Mr. George Gordon, Attorney representing Acme Fill Corporation, had previously presented the position of Acme Fill, He requested that the Board defer definitive action to permit suf- ficient time to review the draft ordinance and prepare comments. Member Boneysteele commented that the Sanitary District was indeed fortun- ate that private enterprise had exercised foresight in providing residents of Central Contra Costa County with an adequate disposal site. He noted that other surrounding communities were not as fortunate. Discussion followed regarding the activities of the District's Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling and responsibilities that the District may have to assume in this field. In response to query by Mr. Dalton, Acting General. Manager -Chief Engineer, Mr. Levy suggested the District consider a joint exercise of powers agreement between the District, City of Concord and Mt. View and Rodeo Sanitary Districts regarding the Acme Fill disposal site. Board Members, Mr, Dalton and Mr. Levy discussed the suggestion made by Mr. Levy, after which it was the consensus of the Board that staff prepare the draft ordinance, as amended by the Board, for review at the November 2, 1972, meeting. At this November 2 meeting, the Board intends no definitive action. After comment by Meeper Mitchell that he had opted for a joint exer- cise of powers approach several years previously, staff was requested to explore the matter of a joint exercise of powers agreement, at a meeting to he arranged by Mr, Levy, with officials of .he City of Concord. At 947 o'clock P.M., President Allan recessed the Adjourned Regular meeting. At 9:53 o'clock P.M., President Allan reconvened the Adjourned Regular meeting, Staff was requested to place all interested parties on the District's mailing list to receive the agenda for meetings and appropriate documents_ 2 2, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager --Chief Engineer, presented a brief status report on Local Improvement District No. 50, indicating that the City of Martinez was adhering to its planned schedule for rezoning action. 3a TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION Mra Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, reported staff had met with the District's engineering consultant firms and had devised a tentative construction schedule for the expanded treatment and water reclamation plant. Copies of the tentative schedule were provided Board Members. Discussion followed. WALNUT CREEK DEVELOPMENT AGENCY After discussion regarding scheduling, item was continued to first meeting in December, 1972. 5. AUTHORIZATION TO EMPLOY PATENT ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT ADVANCED TEST TREATMENT FACILITY Bdard Members and staff reviewed correspondence from Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, retaining Mr. Ernest Ma Anderson, Eckhoff, Hoppe, Slick, Mitchell and Anderson, 235 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, as Patent Attorney for the District. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSENT ITEMS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that ease- ments from: Grantor Job No. Parcel N Mabel E. Kuss 2154 6 Edward Kurzadrowski, et ux 2154 22, A & B Emile j. Lallement, et ux 2229 2 Jeffrey W. Baus, et ux 2222 1 Leo Rolandelli, et ux 2222 2 Anthony R. Cianciarulo, et ux 2222 3 be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rust.igian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 3 2, AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PROPOSED SEWERING AREA 49, CAMELLIA 5 IN 1973 LANE, FOR FORMATION CF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT After explanation by Mr, Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, and Mr, jack Best, Office Engineer, and discussion with Board Members re- viewing a map of the proposed area, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization to proceed with P.S.A, 49, Camellia Lane, for formation of Local Improvement District No, 55 in 1973, be approved, Car- ried by the following vote AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES Members None ABSENT: Members: None 3. AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXTENSION OF THEBOLL,INGER CANYON ROAD SEWER SYSTEM. Utilizing a map of the area, Mr, Dalton, Acting General -Chief Engineer, explained the current design of the Bollinger Canyon Road sewer system in- dicating funds expended were recoverable through watershed charges. Discus- sion followed with concern being expressed that the current design of the system, having a perforated 4 -inch line for drainage placed above the 8 -inch sewer line, may result in drainage infiltration. After comment that staff should confer with the District s financial consultant, Bartle Wells and Associates prior to the construction phase, and after explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, that an estimated $5,000.00 was needed to prepare necessary plans and specifications, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization of $5,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund to prepare plans and specifications for extension of the Bollinger Canyon Road sewer system be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Member: Mitchell ABSENT: Members: None 4 AUTHORIZATION FOR $72 272.00 FOR. RELOCATION OFJET FUEL LINE, TREATMENT PLANT • After explanation by Mr. Dalton., Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authori- zation of $72,272.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for relocation of a jet fuel line at the Treatment Plant be approved, Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 4 Th 5, AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL $8,000,00 FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGE STUDY After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, and discussion by Board Members regarding a toxic waste program to be established by the District and estimated annual revenue to be generated through the special service charge, it was moved by Member Gibbs seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization of an additional $8,000.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for the Special Service Charge Study, be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan. NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members None 6 AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL II SEMINAR, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 1, 1972 After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authori- zation for Mr. Dalton and Secretary Davis to attend the Refuse Collection and Disposal II seminar in San Francisco on November 30 - December 1, 1972, be approved and that registration fees and transportation be authorized. Car- ried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 7, RESOLUTION NO. 72-54, A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, JANUARY 1973 After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolu- tion No. 72-54 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: MeTbers: None ABSENT: Members: None 8. OTHER BUSINESS ADT)ED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA a. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51 (1) RESOLUTION NO, 72-55, A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 51 (2) RESOLUTION NO, 72-56, A RESOLUTION DETER UNPAID ASSESSYENTS AND PROVIDING FOR BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVE= DISTRICT NO. 51 5 L (3) RESOLUTION NO. 72-57, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS AND APPROVING OFFICIAL NOTICE AND STATEMENT OF SALE OF BONDS, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO, 51 After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, that due to change in ownership of one parcel, the District would be obligated to accept assessment in the amount of $425000, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 72-55Tbsolution No. 72-56, and Resolution No. 72-57, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: ' Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 9. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR In response to query, Mr. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer, presented a brief report on the Contra Costa County Health Planning Association. COMMITTEES VIII. REPORTS 1. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SOLID WASTE RECYCLING Member Boneysteele Chairman of the Advisory Committee, presented a report on the activities of the Committee. He indicated the Committee ex- pected to complete their report after the first of next year. Member Boneysteele requested staff to prepare appropriate certificates of apprecia- tion for the individuals that participated on the Committee. 2. BAY AREA SEWER SERVICE AGENCY Member Gibbs, Member of the Executive Committee of BASSA, presented a report on recent activities of BASSA. ACTING GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER, 1, Mr. Dalton presented to Board Members, correspondence from Mr. Peter Aguirre, 3626 Happy Valley Glen Road, Lafayette, California, asking for tax relief. After discussion by Board Members, staff was requested to prepare an appropriate reply. 2. Mr. Dalton reported sewer line relocation on Rahn Court, Valnut Creek, had commenced. Discussion followed. 3. Mr. Dalton reported staff was contemplating maximum utilization of 8 1/2 -inch by 11 -inch stationary vice legal size. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that staff adopt such administrative procedures in the interest of conserving materials. 4. Mr. Dalton and Mr. Jack Best, Office Engineer, reported that the District's currant copying machine was inadequate and that staff was renting a different type of machine on a trial basis. Discussion followed with Board Members indicating staff should consider leasing copying equipment after re- viewing the different types of equipment on the market. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Bohn was not present at the meeting. SECRETARY Mr. Davis reported on the following 1. The District had received a copy of a press release from the Calif- ornia Association of Sanitation Agencies regarding Proposition 14. 2. He had attended the Board of Supervisors' meeting of October 24, 1972, regarding solid waste disposal sites. 3. The District had received correspondence from Lafayette Garbage Disposal and Orinda/Moraga Disposal Service, Inc. requesting rate increases effective January 1, 1973. 4. Financial status of the pilot plant project. REPORT BY MR. DAVID NILES, SUPERINTENDENT OF PLANT OPERATIONS Mr. Niles presented a report on the recent Water Pollution Control Federation Conference held October 6-l4, 1972, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. G. A. Horstkotte and Mr. Niles represented the District along with Dr. Denny Parker, Brown and Caldwell, engineering consultant firm for the District. Mr. Niles stated the District's special report on activities at the Treatment Plant was presented by Dr. Parker and was well receilied by the conferees. Board Members indicated their pleasure for a task wall done. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:06 o'clock P.M., President Allan declared an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. At 11:14 o'clock P.M., President Allan reconvened the Adjourned Regular Meeting. IX. ADJOURN11E\TT At 11:15 o'clock P,M., President Allan adjourned the Adjourned Regular Meeting. MEMORANDUM FOR THE HOYCRABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS JA: SUBJECT W, C Dalton, Aczing General Mamager-Chiec Eng --neer CONSEN: ZrZYS: ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS, AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Easemencs cffered for acc,a?tance are as 5ol1owsg Grantor JIMS TrCL Vw‘ C, 2 ),r 4. 5. 6, 7 8 100 e e .‘x :ob No. 215 Pa:fce., No. Respectfully submitted, Jack L. Best Office Englaeer Approves C Dalton Acting General Xahager-Caief Engineer Area 1 D He October 27, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Agenda Item PROBLEM: Claim for damages in the amount of $3,908.27 at the Melanie M. Roof residence, 10 Truitt Avenue, Martinez, California 94553. BACKGROUND: The District on-call crew answered a sewer overflow call at the above address at approximately 6:00 o'clock, Wednesday, October 18, 1972. Water had entered almost every room in the house. The cause of the overflow was water from a broken 12" water main entering a sewer line being installed by the District on Alhambra Way at John Muir Road, Martinez. The sewer system was incapable of carrying this extra water. The point of greatest destruction was near the Roof residence and their home was flooded. The water main was not broken as a direct result of the sewer construction. The end plug on the line blew because the sewer trench reduced the soil hold- ing pressure. The exact location of the water line termination was unknown, but that it was somewhere near the work area was known. Care and caution were taken by the construction crew. There was little they could do to avoid this accident. We had crews in the Roof's area from 3:30 to 5:00 checking for damage. They were not home so we could not help them sooner. ALTERNATIVES: Pay claim, refuse claim. RECOMMENDATION: Pay claim in conjunction with insurance carrier with the ex - cep tion of $1,000.00 for inconvenience, discomfort and hardship. This was an accident, not an act of negligence and error. Respectfully submitted, 4-61em R. H. Hinkson Superintendent of Field Operations RHII: eh Recommendation Approved: W. C. Dalton Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer VII. NEW BUSINESS 3. October 26, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept Easement from P. G. & E. at a Cost of $200.00. PROBLEM: We have negotiated an agreement with P. G. & E. for a pump station site easement on Acacia Drive, Orinda, D.S.P. 1926, Parcel 3. BACKGROUND: P. G. & E. authorized a Right of Entry on their property for us to proceed with the construction of the Acacia DRive pumping station subject to negotiating an easement for the pump site. We have awarded the sewer project to a contractor and he is well under way. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Respectfully submitted, JLB : eh Recommendation Approved; W. C. Dalton Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer Jack L. Best Office Engineer VII. NErN/ BUSINESS 4, Watershed Stud: October 27, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF TRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: W, C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Authorizations for additional $26,500.00 for Watershed.s Studies and Engineering Work, PROBLEM: We request this authorization to up -date our watershed studies and to adjust our accounts. Attached are the tabulations showing the status and requests for the individual watersheds. Also attached is the Balance Sheet dated January 1, 1972, that indicates the overall status of the secondary watershed trunks. Oa the Board Room Bulletin Board we have indicated in yellow on the watershed map the areas for which we are requesting additional money. BACKGROUND: There are several watersheds that must have additional authorizations to cover the District studies and engineering work that are periodically required to assure that the various watershed lines can be developed ahead of need. This request only involves funds which are recoverable and is primarily to reconcile and up -date watershed accounting. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Respectfully submitted, 4 ,04 Jack L. Best, Office Engineer JLB:Ms Recommendazion approved C Dalton, Acting General Manager-CHief Engineer VII. NEW BUSINESS 7 October 27, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA: W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Engineer SUBJECT: Authorization of $36,190.00 for Combined Sludge Processing Proiect PROBLEM: Under the combined $46,190.00 Grant Program for the conbined sludge processing project, the state was to pay $15,000.00, the federal government $15,000.00 and the Sanitary District $16,190.00. The state made an advance payment of $10,000,00 to start the project. The federal government's $15,000.00 will be fortacorning at the completion of the study,. As of 9J30/72 we have job charges of $10,875.10. We request authorization for the $16,190.00 District share plus advancement of $20,000.00 which will be repaid to us by the state and the federal government. BACKGROUND: This project was authorized by the Board on July 27, 1972 and full funding is now necessary. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Respectfully submitted, ).„ D. G. Niles, 7C Superintendent of Plant Operations DGN:ms Recommendation approved: CI-Dii:Sh ]'--J------_, W. C. Dalton, Acting General Manager -Chief Frgineer