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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-1972 AGENDA BACKUP• MINUTES OF A REGULAR MET LNG OF THE DISTRICT BOARD CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT HELD JANUARY 6, 1972 The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Springbrool< Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on January 6, 1972, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Allan. I. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan ABSENT: Members: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IL was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell thaL the Minutes of the meeting of December 14, 1971, be approved after making the following change: Under "II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES", the paragraph changing the Minutes of December 2, 1971, pertaining to "VII. _NEW BUSINESS, SOUTH BROADWAY SEWER RELOCATION", shall read as follows: "Member Mitchell questioned the possibility of recovery of relocation costs, Because of relocation under Redevelopment Agency action of the city, Mr. Bohn indicated he would investigate and report on the matter. Staff explained that the South Broadway Sewer Relocation was not requested by the City of Walnut Creek but was required because the Southern Pacific Company terminated the District's right of way license," Motion changing Minutes of the Meeting of December 14, 1971, carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the expenditures, as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee and as submitted by the General Manager -Chief Engineer, be approved , reference being specie fi.cally made to Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers' 1247 to 1276, inclusive, Rlinning Expense Vouchers Numbers 13790 to 13944, inclusive, Payroll Vouchers Numbers 1154 to 1260, inclusive, LID 50 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 136 to 141, inclusive, and LID 51 Construction Fund Vouchers Numbers 3 and 4. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None IV. HEARINGS None. V. BIDS None. VI. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION ON BASSA Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, provided the Board Members with a detailed report on BASSA. Major points covered included: The background on the formulation of BASSA; when it is anticipated the new agency by law will become functional; the role the agency is to perform and its authority; the procedural method for appointment of agency directors; and who is eligible to serve on the agency's board. Mr. Bohn further explained that because of faulty punctuation, the new law does not fully reflect the intentions of the legislative body. While there is an apparent effort underway to amend the new law, Mr. Bohn was reluctant to recommend this course of action. Through out the report, discussion was held and questions asked by staff and Buacd Members. GARBAGE SERVICE FOR LAFAYETTE ORINDA AND MORAGA Member Gibbs introduced Mr. Geno F. Banducel who was in the audience. President Allan invited Mr. Banducci to address the Board. Mr. Banducci, newly elected President of the Orinda Association, stated that he was aware that the Board was contemplating garden trimming service for residents of Orinda at an estimated cost of $3.45 per month. However, he had contacted management of Valley Disposal and Orinda-Moraga Disposal. He was informed that when Valley Disposal first provided this type of service, the rate went up .70C and that Orinda-Moraga estimated an increase of .80c to .90C. Member Mitchell explained that the staff had made a detailed analysis of the operations of the District's garbage franchisees and that provision of this type of service at the $3.45 rate appeared feasible. M. Banducci stated that if garden trimming service was provided at the $3,45 rate it would be a bargain, however, he desired assurance that this raLe would not be subsequently 1.ncreased. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, assured Mr. Banducci that the estimated cost of $3.45 was based upon the best operational and financial data available and that it should not vary by more than five cents. Mrs. Geno Banducci inquired if a public hearing would be held on the matter and received assurance that prior to possible implementation of the garden trimming service, - hearing would be held in Orinda. Member .Boneysteelo reviewed the type of garbage service currently pro- vided residents of Lafayette. After discussion by staff and Pioard Members, iL was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that a public hearing on garbage service for residents of Lafayette be held on February 9, 1972, in the city of Lafayette. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 2 VII. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, that the easement granted by John U. McCosker and Marian D. McCosker, had been withdrawn, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that easements from Harold Keith Tate and Linda M. Tate, Job 2070, Ward K. Grove and Alice V. Grove, Job 2070, Roy E. Clough and Vera I. Clough, Job 2070, Esley G. Oliver and Marjorie Oliver, Job 1/41, Clareoce Andresen and Dale Andresen and The Sumitomo Bank of Calif_, Trustor, Job 1741, F G. Craig and Sheila H. Craig - Ray Leal and A. M. Leal, Job 1//U, L. B. Nelson Corp., Job 2031, William H. Morison, Job 1973 and Neil Van Der Wende and Lorraine Van Der Wende, Job 2078, be accepted at no cost to the District and their recoding ordered. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None AbSENT: Members: None RESOLUTION NO,72.1:1A RESOLUTION CHANGING CLASSIFICATIONS TO ENGINE ASSOCIATE Member Mitchell objected to the title Associate Engineer as not being appropriate. After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, and acknowledgement that the correct titin should read Engineering Associate, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 72-1, changing the classifications of Mr. Wendle Whipple and Mr. William Ramsay to Engineering Associate, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members; Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None RESOLUTION NO. 72-2. A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, informed the Board Members that Mr. George Brokke, Principal Surveyor, was retiring January 7, 1972, after more than twenty-two years of faithful and efficient service to the District. It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution No. 72-2 be adopted and copy thereof presented to Mr. Brokke. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, was directed to prepare the Resolution. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN OF D.S.P. 2054 AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $13,040.00 Member Mitchell inquired as to why the District was assuming the respon- fibility for placement of the 460 foot 8" extension sewer line to the apartment unit dwelling being constructed on Carol Lane, Mr, Horstkotte, General Manager - Chief Engineer, explained that this line would be financed on District rebate in a temporary account from the Sewer Construction Fuud, After discussion, Member Gibbs inquired whether the allocation of costs for the 10" line to be relocated was appropriate. After staff assured Lhe Board Members that it was correct, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization to proceed with D.S.P. 2054 at an estimated cost of $13,040.00 be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None 3 AUTHORIZATION OF q102 800.00 FOR OFFICE BUILDING EXPANSION 1972 INCLUDING FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, explained the necessity for and the details of, the proposed Office Building Expansion program for 1972. After questions and discussion, Board Members and audience were taken on a guided tour of the District Offices where expansion of office facilities was proposed. Subsequent to the tour, Board Members analyzed in detail with staff participation, the list of major equipment and furniture to be purchased. It was then moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authori- zation of $102,800.00 from Sewer Construction Funds for Office Building Expan- sion 1972, be approved. Carried by the following vote. AYES Members: Boneysteele, G.;_bbs, Machell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None CLAIM OF C. B. EVANS iN THE AMOUNT OF $703.00 After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the claim of C. B. Evans, in the ahlount of $/03.00 be paid Eollowing receipt of signed Release ire Full Settlement: and Compromise. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: Members: goneysLeele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Alien NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None INFORMATION The Board Members and staff discussed the correspondence received from Valley Community Services District. The Board Members and staff discussed the correspondence received from Victorville Sanitary District addressed to President Allan. President Allan stated that the subject matter was ideal for submission to the Manager's Committee of the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, then explained the Districe's pnlicy for responsibility for lateral sewage lines. Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, reported that he had appeared before the Planning Commission meeting outlined in the correspondence received from the Public Works Department, Contra Costa County. As directed by the Board, Mr. Horstkotte presented the District's opposition to the pro- posed motel facility because of proximity to the District's treatment plant. After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte stated he planned to attend the Planning :ommission meeting on January 11, 1972, when the matter will be again studied. RESOLUTION NO. 72-3 ARESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTFREST AND NEcaulljosamTHE AlgnuTiphi.„CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS, D.S.P. 1997 It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that Reso- lution No. 723 be adopted with a deposit of $250.00 and the Secretary he authorized to execute Permit to Construct Sanitary Sewer Improvements, D.S.P, 1997. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and A1].an NOES: Members None ABSENT: Members: None 4 AUTHORIZATION FOR 48 000.00 DEPOSIT FOR INSTALLATION OF 48" TRUNK SEWER, D.S.P. 1997 After explanation by Mr, Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization for $48,000.00 deposit for installation of the 48" trunk sewer, D,S.P. 1997 from Sewer Construction Funds be approved. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Mmbers: None ABSENT: Members: None MATTie,RS FROM THE FLOOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Member Boneysteele reported that the Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling WAS Lo meet January 11, 1972, and that representative from Crown Zellerbach would be present. Member Boneysteele then presented the proposed agenda for the meeting. CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING Member Rustigian inquired about reservations for attending the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association meeting, January 27-29, 1912, at Indian Wells, California, After discussion, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that authorization to include registration fees, per diem in the amount of $30.00 per day, and travel expense be approved for those attending the meeting. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan NOES: Members: None AgSENT; Members: None President Allan stated he needed authorization only for the registration fees as the Association was responsible for the remaining expenses. REPRESENTATION AT STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT Member Boneysteele inquired if the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association has considered having representation in Washington, D.C. A general discussion followed between Board Members and staff concerning the importance of having appropriate representation at the State and Federal levels of Government_ Mr, Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, then compared ia detail the Muskic bill and the Blatnick bill, and stated that it was vita] that the District be aware of pending legislature that may affect its operations. Mr. Horstkotte suggested that the Board Members may wish to consider authorizing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, to undertake this responsibility. Atter further discussion, Mr, Bohn was directed to determine what informational type of services on legislative activities were available and report to the Board Members. AMENDMENT TO_BY-LAWS CALIFORNIA SANITARY AND SANITATION DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION Member Boneysteele suggested that the meeting of January 2/-29, 1972, would be the appropriate time to amend the by-laws of the California Sanitary and Sani- tation Districts Association, particularly in regard to the position of past presidents. After discussion, Mr. Horstkotte and Mr. Bohn were asked to prepare n draft amendment for the meeting. BURGLARY AT THE SANITARY DISTRICT Member Boneysteele stated he had read where there had been a burglary at the District Offices, Mr, Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, reported on the circumstances of the burglary and that the loss of approximately $2,800.00 was covered by insurance. Mr. Horstkotte further explained that new lighting for the yard is to be installed to preclude further occurrences. 5 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD President Allan reported that a vacancy exists on the State Water Resources Control Board for a civil engineer with experience in sanitary engineering. After discussion by Board Members and staff, it was proposed that the qualifi- cation of civil engineer be changed to professional engineer and presented to the Legislative Committee at the California Sanitary and Sanitation Districts Association meeting in Indian Wells for appropriate action. Mr. Horstkotte was authorized to communicate with Mr. Stephen R. Goodman, Chairman of the Advisory and Nominating Committee ori the matter. VIII. REPORTS COMMITTEES President Allan announced appointment of Board Members to the following committees: Budget - A committee of the whole Advisory Committee - Member Boneysteele Personnel Committee - Members Boneysteele and Mitchell Expenditures Committee - Members Gibbs and Rustigian All Board Members agreed to serve on assigned committeas. GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER Mr. Horstkotte furnished each Member of the Board with a brochure on the Advanced Treatment Test Facility. Mr, Horstkotte then read a letter received from Congressman Jerome Waldie regarding Federal legislathra. Mr. Horstkotte stated the Board Members would receive copies of the Brown and Caldwell Contra Costa County Water Quality Study in the near future. He then read an excerpt from the study after which he explained alternative courses of action the Board Members may wish to adopt in order to implement the study. A discussion of the matter followed. Mr. Horstkotte explained that the District had recently completed a second dye study of the outfall sewer line and that while the District has no current toxicity requirements imposed upon it, he anticipates such requirements in the future. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT Mr. Bohn reported that he was in receipt of an additional check as result of the Westein Pipe Contract and that he would forward it to the District. In response to Member Mitchell, Mr Bohn stated he had nothing to report on the Redevelopment Agency. IX. ADJOURNMENT At 10:33 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned and continued to Wednesday, January 12, 1972. 6