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01 THE DISTR:ITT BOARD
aNTIDT., CONTRA COSTA SAUITARY DISTRTCT
HELD APRIL 21,, 1972
The Distriet BaTcd of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Rgu1 Sor;s1,pn at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring -
brook Road, Walnut. Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of Coilfornia, on
April 71, 1)12, 8:00 o'clock ,P.M,
The mooting TqAs callerl to order by Plesident Allan.
I. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members Boneysteele, Gtbbs, MiLchell, Rustigian and Allan
ABSENT Members None
Pfesident Allan expressed his great pleasure and that of t-h,o, Members
of ihr,, Board of Director L; in awarding certificate s of p.oficloncy from
th California Water Pollution Control Association to Mr. Roy E. McDowell,
M. J. Keith Packwood aid Mr. Theodore B. Smith, employes of the District.
Porstkotte, CnIteral Monager-Chief Engineer, stated the DjqLrict has the
largest limber of e.mployees in the State holding Certificates of Proficiency
fir operation of water treatment plant factlities, Mr. Horstkotte(ommended
nn,rid Niles, Superintendent of PlLut Operations, for his program for in-
crc,ising operator efficiency
112, APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MeaLing of April 6, 1972.
Aft nf comments by Members Mitchell and Boneysteele, it was moved by
Member Miehell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the
meeti-«g of April 6 i972, be approved :._fter making the following changes:
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, MATTERS FROMTHE FLOOR", add the following
to the penultimata paragraph:
"'N7Tli, Bohn will report back to the Board. To be continued."
Under "VIII. REPORTS, GENERAL_ MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER", delete the
last paragraph and substitute the following:
"Mter explanation by MI.florsiTkotLe, and discussion by staff avtd
Members of the Board, it was the consensus of the Board that present Petty Cash
Fund procedure be referred to the District Auditor for review and comment.
It was then moved by Kewber Boneysteele, seconded by Member Mitchell, that
authorization to increase the monthly Petty Cash Fund from $300.00 to $500.00
be approved: Carr,Led by the Tollowing vote
AYES: Mamber8: Boneystcele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members None
ABSENT: Members Noo.e"
read:
Under "VIII. REPORTS, COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT", change paragraph to
"Mr. Bohn reported receipt of a check in the amount of $5,831.50 for the
District as m. reset of She Weste-Im Pipe litigation.
Motion igii riuto of the meting of April 6, 1972, carried by the
following ve);-e
AYES: Messibe7cs Boneystecle, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members None
ABSENT: Members: None
111. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
None.
IV- HEARINGS
DISTRICT REVENUE PROGRAM
President Allan welcomed persons in the audience ond Oen re -opened the
hearing on the proposed DistriciL Ravel -me Program from the. April 13th meeting.
Mr. Dorcaotte, Gerteral Manager -Chief Engineer stared sisft had met
with Mr. Noman ,_uwbaugh President of the Home Builders 1=sso :s.lion of
Contra Costa owl Solaro Counties and Mr. Do‘ -,n La Field, Exerui,ve Vice
President of the same organization who were present in the aud.ence. Mr.
Horstkotte stated thaL, as a result of tbs; meeting, staff w,ts recommending
certain amendments to Chaptea 11, Fees aod Charges, of the District Code.
Mr. Horstkatte cla-,ified the issue of intensity (aumher oi people per acre)
s vs, density (Ikumber of units developed per acle) and then, suggested that
lir LA riPid Tr%fpot i- on a Fedecal Housing Administration regional study on
p/sqnes1 upiLs developments as compared to residential developments.
Mr. La Field apologized Litat Lhe FHA study was pot availsble at this
time as it would have illustrated current trends in housing construetioa
with numbers of people per dwelling unit. Mr. La Field Ihen pl,esented the
Board Members and staff wiih four prepared papers which depicted the impact
of the proposed Fee schedule on a per capita basis for various types of
living units. Board Members and staff queried Mr. La Field and discussed
var;_cus aspects of his analysis oil fen cha.ges with Members Gibbs and
Boneysteele requesting clariffestioa from staff on the applicability of
the density multiplier to the ininiuuii
and unit fixture charge. After ex-
planation, it was suggesied by Member Boveysteele that staff revise Section 11-
306 of Chapter 11 to loots' clearly reflect she p,ocedure for computing fixture
charges.
Mr. La Field preseqted a detailed explaiLation to Vivo, Board Members as
to why he and the mgoalzatIon he represente,1 were opposed to thelproposed
fixture cba/gas deliaeaied In Chapter 11 Fees and Charges. Mr. La Field
urged the Board Meobers to base the fee schediJe on a per capita basis,
claiming this was inure equitable than beini; based upon /lumber of fixtures
being connected eo ch.-, sewage system. Mz, La Field stated as justification
for his position that the current and foreseeable trend was toward a land
use intensity philosophy in home developmenL. and that the average family
occupancy Natio should not exceed iwo persons. Board Members and staff
queried Mr. La Field throughout his presentation and various aspects of
his proposal were discussed at length. The proposal of the staff, and
this was supported in general by several Board Members, was Lhai the fee
schedule should be predicated on numbe of. fixtures connected to the sewage
system. Tho prefflise for edopting this position was that, historically,
data delineati_op actual number of fixtures connected was directly related
to total usage of the sewage system, indirectly reflected 0.70 of population,
and was, tliercfoio„ an accurate gauge for projecting capariiy requirements
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for the collection system and treatment facilities. It was noted by
some Board Members that utilizing population figures as criteria as
proposed by Mr. La Field for projecting capacity requirements could be
fallacious as they are subject to fluctuation. The District could exert
no control over this population fluctuation. Board Members, staff and
Mr. La Field briefly discussed the impact population density can have en
existing sewage facilities, particularly in regard to capacity.
Mr. Norman Alumbaugh addressed the Board. Mr. Alumbaugh supported
Mr. La Field and emphasized that the fee schedule should be predicated
upon people and not number of fixtures connected to the sewage system.
He cited as examples that there were several building developments in
California wherein the average occupancy ratio was less than two persons;
that the current trend was toward smaller families; school population was
diminishing; and that in his personal development Sky West, up to 80 per-
cent of the three bedroom units had to be converted to two bedroom units
because the occupancy ratio was below two persons. Mr. Alumbaugh stressed
that persons per acre was declining with the advent of the new building
construction trend toward land use intensity and, therefore, while there
may be more Fixtures, their use would be less because of -rowel. people.
Board Members and staff commented on Mr. Alumbaugh's remarks with
Members Mitchell and Gibbs in agreement that basing the fee schedule on
number of fixtures connected to the sewage system was a more responsive
method for depicting usage and capacity requirements for treatment facilities.
Mr. La Field invited the attention of Board Members to the fact that
his association was also concerned with the proposed Mei:cases in annexa-
tion and inspection fees, which had not been discussed but which were pro-
posed to increase 50 percent. He commented that the housing industry had
a basic requirement to provide adequate housing and suggested that alterna-
tive approaches could be jointly explored by staff and his organization,
given sufficient time. Member Gibbs moved adoption of Chapter 11, Fees
and Charges, to the District Code subject to future amendment. After
comment by Mr. Horstkotte that Chapter 11 would not become effective until
July 1, 1972, Member Gibbs withdrew his motion.
Mr. Ray Klauff addressed the Board. Mr. Klauff, a local home de-
veloper, stated he tended to favor a reduction in fixture charge minimums
as being more equitable. In addition, he commented that it was his opinion
that, with density of population, the burden upon the District to service
the concentration of people would be less because of fewer laterel sewage
lines.
Mr. M. K. Carter addressed the Board. In his remarks, Mr. Carter
expressed his appreciation for the cooperation extended by staff and
congratulated the District on receiving approval of its expansion program
by the Association of Bay Area Covernments. Mr. Carter then presented,
with aid of a prepared paper, ;.1 concise statemeat which indicated that
District revenue requirements for the expansion program could be best met
by raising the current tax rate of 43 cents to 61 cents, vice establish-
ment of an Environmental Quality Charge of $24.00 per year. Mr. Carter
emphasized that greater benefit would accrue to the District taxpayer if
the Members of the Board would abandon the Environmental Quality Charge
in favor of a higher rate of taxes. Mr. Horstkotte corroborated the ac-
curacy of Mr. Carter's analysis. Board Members, staff and Mr. James
Carniato, representing Mr, Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed at
length Mr. Carter's proposal. A major point of discussion was whether the
District could abandon the Environmental Quality Charge, resort to in-
creased taxes, impose special sewage service charges upon industrial and
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commercial users, and sttli meet State and Federal regurements for grant
fund approval. Mr. Cakniato indicated that in his opinion the District
could abandon the Envieonmental Quality Charge in favor of a higher tax
rate and still impose special sewer service charges on industaal and
commercial users. Uouuvel, smposition of the special sewer service charge
would require at individual ruling in each ease by the Board with multi-
family units being exempt from this cha/ge. Mi. Horstkofte stated staff
had explored this matter with the 12istriet's Special Counsel, the conse-
quence of which was that imposition oi e geuer service charge to lesidenLial
users was nei. necessary. Mr. Horstko,to then read from a resume made by
the Library of Congress of the Blataik Bill No. 13896, Section 206, which
pertains to conditioqs necessary in rrder to qualify o gram funds after
June 1, 1973. Member Mitchell noted that Board Members have historically
favored the ad volorese tax as opposed to an Environmental Quality Charge
as advocated by r:taff. Mr. Horstkotte colignenied that Board Members could
accept Mr. Carter's proposal at present but that, in his opinion, establish-
ment of an IqLvironwestal Qua)ity Charge will be necessary is the future.
In support of this positioa, Mr. Horstkotte cited the newly adopted State
of California flnifoIm Accounting System for Sanitacy Distlicts, and read
excerpts from the State Water Resources Concrol Board Revenue Program
Guidelines for waste Dater agencies and the Clear Water Grant Program
Regulations which pertain to user service charges.
Mr. M. K. Carter responded to Mr. ilorstkotte's comments by stating
the basic occision before the Board was whether to establish the Environ-
mental Qualiiy Chavge in anticipation that such a charge may eventually
become a requirement or accept the comments of the Counsel for the District
that imposition of such a charge was not yet mandatory. Mr. Carter sug-
gested that, by postponement of the Environmental Quality Chsrge, if only
for a one year perlod, the Board Membe,s would be doing the District tax-
payers a great service. Further, Mr. Carter stated thot the event,
at some future date, establishment of the Environ -mental Quality Charge
for residential users became a requirameut, he Tiould he Lhe first to ap
pear before the Board and urge its adoption.
Presideot Allan commented that, in the event the 1.Tasolk Amendisent was
to be approved, the ctriagent rest,icticas imposed upon special district's
authority to levy taxes would require immediate esiabJishmeut oF. the En-
vironmental Quality Charge, Assuming the passage of the Watson Amendment,
Board Members briefly discussed how and when the Watson ameetdment would
be implemented and ite possible impact upon the District
Member Gibbs comffiented that pc-,sonally he has for many years oppo.sed
user service charges prIwPcily because of income tax considerations. :low -
ever, the Euerd has been advjsed that as the Environmental Quality Charge
is planned to be collected on the fax olts, Membr Gibbs suggested there
is a good reason to believe the charge win he considered tax deductible.
Member Gibbs cited as precedent for nstablishmPlIt of user service charges,
the many sanitary agencies within the Siare, including East Bey Municipal
Utility District, which impose this type of charge in conjunctiva wiLh the
ad valorem tax. He Doted ihat the Sanitary District ;s proLebly cite of
the few Districts hat currently rely en the ad valorem fax as iis major
source of revenue Ikmber Gabbs suggested therefore chat adoption of the
Environmental Quality Chaege by the Sanitary District would not be a
unique action. But rather, that perhaps to some extent, it eiould be re-
flective of the cut:cent n:erad throughout the State to provide some form
of relief for the property taxpayer by substitution of user service charges.
He noted that Board Members have given considerable thought for at least
seven years to the question of user service charges and that basically,
because only pcopie who use the scrvicc pay the charge, the eleslent of
equity does exist.
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Mbar Boneysteele noted that his interpretation of the current income
tax instructions is that one can deduct taxes that are Tossed upon value of
property, but that, as an example, a charge for registrat5on of an automo-
bile is not deductible, Member Bonaystesie stated that thczefore he is by
no means assured that District taxpeyers could deduct the Enviroumeutal
Quality Charge.
Member Mitchell noi:ed that he had cxstginally L:hougilt it feasible for
the County tax collector to incorsozate tha Elrgj-ctiumeatai Quality Ch9rge
ieto the total taxes assessed but ithaL he no recognized that taxes assessed
stad the Envircnuiental Quality Charge uouid have to be shown sepaseataly 911
the tax bill. Mr % Horstkotte colkinsnLe(1 Chat the County tax collector actually
has the option of either billing the Environmental QuaJity Charge :repa7cately
or including the charge on the tax bill, Member h-o-chell observed that if
Member Boneysteele's interpretation was valid that harges based upon value
were tax deductible, then it was unlikely the Envifonmental Quality Charge
would qualify as a deductible item even though not related to service. This
led to feLirther discussion by Board Members and staff wleft Mr. Horstkotte
stating the District had no choice in the matter of levyIng a user service
eharge upon industry. This was mandatory.
Mr. Horstkotte indicated to Board Members that statf'o decision to
propose establishment of an Environmental Quality Charge as made after
analyzing the use of the sewer service charge by agencies iLm over 5,600
colamunities throughout the United States. He then noted that. the Sanitary
District was fortunate that alternative methods were availabi,e o finance
operations of the District. Mr. Horstkotte congratulated Mr. Carter on
his presentation but stated, while the District could finance Its operations
by use of the ad valorem tax, he suggested the 7nvironmentel Quality Charge
to receive sewer service would be more equitable, citing as example the
oar -ler of a two bathroom home appraised at a value of $80,000.00 vs. the
owister of a two bathroom home appraised at a vale of $10,000.00. A brief
discussion followed concerning the matter of equity in levying charges and/
or taxes upoll, District residents. Member Mitchell expressed his appreciation
to Mr. Carter for his analysis of the revenue program. He noted that only
owners of hones appraised in value that exceeded $40,000.00 would beimying
a disproportionate share for sewer service whereas others owning homes ap-
praised at lesser value would in fact achieve a savings. It was Member
Mitchell's opinion that adoption of the ad valorem tax method to finance
the District's expansion program would in general be more equitabletp all
residents of the District. Member Mitchell expressed his concern regarding
staff's proposal to establish the Environmental Quality Charge rate at
$2-00 per month and indicated he did not think it prudent to reduce the
current District's tax rate, Mr. Horstkotte stated his guidance to staff
in the preparation of the proposed revenue program took cognizance of
revious Board's policy in adopting declining tax rate over a period of
years. Board Members, staff and Mr. Carniato, acting Counsel for the
Dist-det, discussed various ramifications of imposing an Environmental
Quality Charge vs2 resort to the use of the ad valorem tax. As a result
of the discussion, Mr. Horstkotte recommended that the Bo.rd consider resort
to th,s, ad valorem tax method for the next fiscal year versus the Environ-
mental Quality Charge and that in the interim, staff would obtain the views
of the grant administrator for the State Water Resources Board as to whether
such a course of action vias acceptable. Mr. Horstkotte noted that another
Board Meeting would be necessary prior to May 19 1972;
Mr, Richard Correlli, a resident of Martinez. California, addressed
the Board. Mr Correlli commented on the Watson amendment and its possible
impact upon the District's financial program. brief discussion followed.
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Mrs. Mai-garet Coney, a resident of the District, ddressed the Board.
Mrn. Gassy stated she racognized the need for expansion of t..h.s. Districy's
11-7-caint facilities and xpressed her support for the use of the ad valorem
taethod and an Sadustrial user service charge to finance the program-
Conecroing the schedule for fixture charges, Mrs. Coney repo'sted the results
of a personal survey she had conducted regarding her local aLeR wherein the
medium populAtion density was approximately three persons per acre
1,1r.
Lw Cou,-sy, a rsident of the District, addressed the Board. Mr.
Cry stated Oiat, in his opinion, the Board hi -Ad adopted the correct approach
i basing fees aid chasixes on number of fixtures connected to the swage
system. lie furthp.r cobolented that populaaon derssity was not an adequ,iic criteria
to proiect burden or capaciLy Isequirements for treatment facilttl_cs.
Tho.rs being no other persons iv the audience who wished to address the
ML Nonitkotte indicated to Board Members that the District required
a,
approved revenue program prior to May 3, 1972, in order to Qualify for
funds. Board Members, staff and Mr. Carniato, representing M Bohn,
Covasel for the District, discussed at length the macsier and admirisi-rative
plocedu-e for implementing the proposed revenue program- Upon advice of Mr.
Garniato, it rras moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Gibbs, that
0.dirance 86, Chapter 11, Fees and Charges, as proposed by staff and as amended
by te Board to reflect a zero cost for the Environmental Qus.lityelarga, be
riopted, Carried by the following vote:
AYES; Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigi_nis, and Allan
NOES: Members None
ABSENT: Members: None
Lt was recowmended by Member Mitchell, with concurrence ot Memi,er Rustigian,
that th-3 Board adopt a Resolution stating that, as a matter of policy, it was
the intention of the Board that, for fiscal year 1972-73, revenue necessary
to finance the Disrlict's expansion prograll, and as not provided by other
revenue sources, will be provided by resorting to the ad valorew tax; establish-
ment of the tax rate to be determined by the Board after receipt of. the District's
asss7ssnd valuation from the County of Contra Cosia.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-22 A RESOLUTION OF TRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT ESTABLISHING DISTRICT POLICY
WITH RRGARD TO THE OBTAINING OF MONIES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT EXPANSION AND WASTE WATER RECLAMATION PROJECT
It UkS moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rusttgian, that
Resolutiop No, 72-22 be adopted- Carried by the following vote
AYES Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustiglan and Allan
NOES MeMbers: None
ABSENT: Members: None
President Allan closed the public hearing.
None.
1,72, _BIDS
VI. OLD BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,00p),0 FOR ENGINEERING_STUDY_FOR DISTRICT
SEWERING PROJECT 2121 (NEGOTIATION OF_RIGHT OF WAY WITII_EAST BAY MUNICIPAL
UTILITY DISTRICT)
Atter explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer,
was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authori.zatioq
the siliount of $2,000.00 from Sewer Construction funds fo/. Enginaeriug Study
tor District Sewering Project No. 2121 be approved. Carried by the foliwipg
vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Aliao
NOES; Members: None
A135ENT; Members: None
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RESCIND APRIL 6 1972 AUTHORIZATION FOR $41 800.00 FOR ADDITIONAL DEPOSTTTo
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR DISTRICT
SEWERING PROJECT NO. 1997, SAN RAMON CREEK WALNUT CREEK
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer,
that the Flood Control District was no longer going forth with its project,
it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Board action
of April 6, 1972, authorizing additional deposit of $41,800A00 to the Contra
Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District be rescinded.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rutign and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
DISTRICT ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SOFT WATER REGENERATION DISCHARGES
At request of Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the
District, item was continued to meeting of May 10, 1972.
DISTRICT ORDINANCE EXTENDING REBATE RECOVERY PERIOD
At request of Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Coumel for CrIP
District, item was continued to meeting of May 10, 1912.
APPROVAL OF DISTRICT CONTRACTUAL FORM TO REPLACE PETITIONS IwOR LOC!J IMPROVE-
-
MENT DISTRICT PROCEDURES
After explanation by Mr. Carniato, representing Mr. Bohn, Counsel for
the District, that further coordination was necessary between offices of
Counsel for the District, Special Counsei for the District, and with the
County, item was continued.
REPORT BY REPRESENTATIVES OF BECHTEL CORPORATION
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, introduced Mr. George
Sawyer and Dr. Clark Weddle. Mr. Sawyer stated the Water 'Renovation pilot
plant project was nearing final completion and that a final report by Bechtel
Corporation would be forthcoming. Mr. Sawyer then provided Board Member
with a study prepared by Bechtel Corporation for use by the District's Nego-
tiating Committee with Contra Costa County Water District on water reclamation.
Mr. Sawyer explained in detail the results of the study and the manner in
which his analyses on allocation of costs were derived for water reclamatiek
facilities. Board Members and staff posed questions throughout Mr. Sawyer's
presentation and various aspects of the study were discussed. Member Gibbs,
HS Chairman of the District's Negotiating Committee, gave a detailed report
on the progress of the Committee's negotiations with the Water District to
finalize a contract for sale of reclaimed water. Member Boneysteele made
additional comments on the conduct of negotiations. Board Members, staff
and Mr. Sawyer discussed at length various aspects of the proposed contract,
its contents and obligations imposed upon the District. Mr; Sawyer gave
further explanation of his analyses on water reclamation costs, narticulp,rly
as related to the proposed contract. Discussion by Board Members and staff
followed. After suggestion by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer,
that staff from both the Water District and Sanitary District, together with
District Counsel meet in a further attempt to resolve points of conflict in
the contract, it was agreed that the Board would meet on April 26, 1972, to
consider the matter further.
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 ease-
ments, at no cost to the District, from Castle Hill Court Associates, Job
2095, Parcel 1, Laird Bickmeyer and Judith F. Bickmeyer, Job 212/, Parcel 1,
and James C. McCarthy and Alice McCarthy, Local Improvement. District No. 51,
Parcel 8, be accepted and their recording ordeeced. Carried by the fellowng
vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-18 A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT FROM MAY 4 1972 TO
MAY 10, 1972
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
esolution No. 72-18 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-19., A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELIGIBLE LIST ENGINEERING AID I
After brief discussion by Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Personnel
Committee, it was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele,
that Resolution No. 72-19 be adopted. Carried by the followiog vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rusfigia“
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-20 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DALE A. OHDA AND JAMES R.
RUETENIK ENGINEERING AID I
It was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 72-20 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigianaid Allan
NOES: Members; None
ABSENT: Members: None
APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY SUMMER HELP, 1972
Aftdr comment by Members Mitchell and Boneysteele, and explanation by
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, regarding the scope of the
temporary summer help program, it was moved by Member Mitchel!, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that the proposed Temporary Summer Help 1972 be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
RESOLUTION NO. 72-21 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JASPER GREEN PLANT MAINTENANCE
FOREMAN AND CHESTER GRAIIN, PLANT MAINTENANCE MAN
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, it
was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No,
72-21 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
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AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEWT AND CALL FOR EXAMINATION FOR POSITION OF ASSISTANT
PLANT OPERATOR RANGE 41
It was moved by Member Rutigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authoriza-
tion for advertisement and call for examinationfor position of Assictant Ptant
Operator, Range 41, be approved. Carried by ;:he following voi_fl:
AYES: Members Boneystee a, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustiglaa rild Allan
NOES: Members None
ABSENT: Members: None
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT AND RE-RECORDING
ft was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that easements
Fiorina Flora and Olga Bresso, Job 124, Parcel 2, Felix Valenzano, et al,
Job 1924, Parcel 3, Fred Bugnatto and Rena M. Bugnatto, Job 1927, Parccl 4,
and E. Pordon and Rose Pordon, job 1924, Parcel 5, be accepted and their re-
recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members Boncysteelc- Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: Now,
ABSENT: Members: None
AUTHORIZATION FOR TREATMENT PLANT PERSONNEL TO ATTEND LOCAL INDUSTRIAL
SAFETY CONFERENCE AT A TOTAL COST OF $38.50
After c..-431.allation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer,
that staff proposed attendance by additional personnel of the Maintenance
Departs foc on addiLlona3 cosi: of $27.50, it was moved by Member Rustigian,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that authorization for staff personnel from
the treatment plant and the Maintenance Department to attend a local Industrial
Safety Conference at a total cost of $66.00 be approved. Carried by the fol-
lowio. vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members None
ABSENT! Members: None
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE RECLAIMED
WATER CONTRACT WITH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Item continued.
AUTHORIZATION FOR $5,000.00 FOR ENGINEERING AND RIGHT OF WAY COSTS,
DISTRICT SEWERING PROJECT 2138 PACHECO AREA
Alter explaDation by Mr Best, Office Englnecr, it was moved by Member
Gibbs, Jeconded by Member Mitehcll, th,at authorization in the amount of
$5,00.00 from Sewer Construction funds ior engineering and right of way
costs for District Sewer/ng Project 2138 be approved. Carded by tho fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: Membe-.3* Boneybteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NIOKS_ Membels: None
ABSENT: Members: None
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH
STATE OF CALIFORNIAFOR RELOCATION OF FACILITIES NEAR STATE ROUTE
680, DIABLO ROAD INTERCHANGE
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
authorization for President and Secretay to execute agreement with State
of CalikorAis for relocation of facilities near State Route 680, Diablo
Road interchange, ba approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
AUTHORIZATION TO EMPLOY HARRY WHARTON, TEMPORARY PAINTER'S HELPER
AT $4.04 PER HOUR
After explanatioq by Mr PoLgtkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer,
that DistrieL personnel had cuLicntly been doing all interior painting
for Office Building Expansion 19/2, it wss Imoved by Member Mitchell, seconded
by Member Boneysteele, that: aulhorization to employ Harry Wharton, temporary
painter's helper, at $4_04 per hour be approved. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Members Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, RusLigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
ACCEPTANCE OF $1 000.00 DEPOSIT FROM DEVELOPERS FOR DISTRICT
NEGOTIATION OF RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, PRIVATE JOB NO. 2113,
ORINDA AREA
After explanation by Mr. HorsaoLtc, General Manager -Chief Engineer,
it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell, that acceptance
of $1,000-00 deposit from developers to? District negotiation of right of
way acquisltion private Job No. 2113, Orinda area, be approved- Carried
by the lollowing vote:
AYES: Members Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members None
ABSENT: Members: None
Members Rustigian and BoneysLeele commented that resort to the sup-
plemental ageeida should be reserved for items ot an emergency natlice.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Member Boneysteele stated Mrs. Kris Hiller of the Districi's Advisoly
Committee had desired to attend the Board Meeting. In her absence, Member
Boneyeteele explained the oattari... that were of concern to her psrLicularly
in relation to plant incineration of sludge as opposed to proposals by the
Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency for a
program of land distribuLloe of sewage sludge, A brief discussion between
Board Members followed. Staft was requested to obtain a copy of the Army
Corps of Engineers repoli.
Member Boneysteele commnLed on a meeting held by the Association of
Bay Area Governments which he and staff had attended on April 20, 1972,
Member Boneysteele commended M Horstkoute, General Manager -Chief Engineer,
for his excellent presentation on behalf of the District's proposed expansion
program before the Execurlye Committee of ABAG. A brief discussion followed.
VIII. REPORTS
COMMITTEES
Member Boneysteele noted that Board Members had received a copy of the
Advisory Comoaittec Minutes of the meeting of April .5, 1972. Member Gibbs
indicated he planned to attend the next Advisory Committee meeting scheduled
for April 25, 19/2.
,GIENLJNAGER-CHIEF ENCINKER
After explanation by Mr. Horstkottc that he and Mr, Niles, Superintendent
of Plant Operations, proposed a three day trip to Philadnlphia, Pennsylvania
to monitor progress on the gian.,plcc vertical centri/fuges planned for instal-
lation in the expanded trnatment plant, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Gibbg„., noihorization for the trip with pr diem of
$32.00 for Mr. llorstkotr ad Mv= Niles be approved. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Members Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustin and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT Members: None
After expination by Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Giblos, that authorization to pay Mr. Mark Ivory salary for
twenty-five days of accumulated vacation be approved. Carried by the following
vote:
AY9 Members Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOS: Members Nolle
iNBSENT: Members None
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization to pad Mr. Robert Heagecock
salary for ten days of accumulated vacation be ppOd by the
following vote:
AYES: Members Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members None
ABSENT: Members None
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
None.
SECRETARY
None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:52 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the regular meeting
to 8:00 o'clock P.M., Wednesday, April 26, 1972.
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MINUTES 0]? A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD MAY 18, 1972
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spr.
Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, o,1
May 18, 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
ABSY,NT: Members: None
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After comment by Member Mitchell and brief discussion by Board Members
concerning administrative procedure for preparation of Minutes, it was moved
by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Rustigian, that the Minutes of the
meeting of May 10, 1972, be approved after clerical correction on page 4
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
TV. HEARINGS
V. BIDS
VI. OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Board Members, staff and Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, discussed
at length various aspects of the District's solid waste management program
with particular reference to operation and regulatory supervision over dis-
posal sites. Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, then commented on proposed
legislation to establish a State program for solid waste management. After
further discussion, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Mitchell,
that Mr, Bohn, Counsel for the District, management, and Secretary Davis
draft a District Ordinance related to solid waste disposal sites, Carried
by Che following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
Member Mitchell requested Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, to present
a report on Senate Bill No. 5 at a future date.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT ITEMS
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Rustigian, titat
easements at no cost to the District from Mr, G. T. Duffy, Job 2129,
Parcel 1, and from Petersen and Moretti, job 2087, Parcel A, B and C,
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
CLAIM OF MRS. BERNICE BONDY IN THE AMOUNIJilfij91.00
After explanation by staff and brief discussion by Board Members, it
was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Mitchell, that the claim
of Mrs. Bernice Bondy in the amount of $791.00 be paid following receipt of
signed Release in Full Settlement and Compromise. Carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 8.4 ACRES OF COUNTY PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
TREATMENT PLANT FOR %1,21220 PER ACRE
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, and staff,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that authori-
zation to purchase 8.4 acres of County property adjacent to the District's
treatment plant for $9,009.00 per acre from Sewer Construction funds be ap-
proved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR EXTERIOR
PAINTING OF OFFICE BUILDING AND SHOP
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, that exterior
painting of the office building and shop was not included in Office Building
Expansion 1972, and after comment by Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, on
bid procedure and assurances by Mr. Dalton, it was moved by Member Rustigian,
seconded by Member Mitchell, that authorization to call for bid proposals for
exterior painting of the office building and shop 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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EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, it was moved
by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the President and
Secretary be authorized to execute Quit Claim D:eds on Local Improvement
District 43-1 to Floriana Flora, et al, Parcel 43, Felix Valenzano, et ux,
Parcel 44R1, Fred Bugnatto, et ux, Parcel 45R1, nod E. Pordo't, et ux,
Parcel 46. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allipi
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
EXECUTION OF INDENTURE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT, JOB 2082, DANVILLE
After explanation by Mr. Dalton, Administrative Engineer, and brief
discussion by Board Members, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Gibbs that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute in-
denture Agreement with Southern Pacific Transportation Company at no cost
to the District for Job 2082, Danville. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
VIII. REPORTS
COMMITTEES
Member Mitchell, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, recommended
that Secretary Davis be granted a merit step increase in salary and such
step increase be retroactive to Secretary Davis' anniversary date.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-24 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR
ERNEST
K. DAVIS SECRETARY
AT RANGE 51D RETROACTIVE TO
DECEMBER 1 1971
II: was moved by Member Mitchell, seconded by Member Boneysteele, that
Resolution No. 7224 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
In response to query by Member Boneysteele, Mr. Dalton, Administrative
Engineer, reported on District progress in finding a suitable replacement
for Mr. Alvin Gillespie, Engineering Aid TIT.
Member Boneysteele gave a report on the Advisory Committee for solid
waste recycling. Member Boneysteele indicated the Committee was exploring
3
f:ftsasil.flity of pyrolysis system of incineration9 After brief dis-
cvun by Board Membes, Member Rustigian stated he planned to attend
next Advisory Committee meeting which was scheduled for 1:30 o'clock
en May 30, 1972.
Membefs and staff discussed briefly current pogress of the
s irrict s NeE40tip. Liag Coijnittan wiih I:he City o E Concord,
WWERAL NANACER-CHIEF ENGINEER
After explanation by Mr. Daitoil, AdministrrLive Engiaeer, and dis-
cur;sioll by Board Members; it was moved by Member Cibbs, seconded by Membr,r
Rustigian, that the President -1,1d Srcretary be authorized to nxecute a
special watershed rebate agrec.lent foe Sub, 4271, (old DistricL Ordinance
No. 35), with Levitt and Sons or California, proposing a series of housing
developments in Ygnacio Valley Carried by the following vote
AYES: Members: Boneysteele, Gibbs, Mitchell, Rustigian and Allan
NOES Members: None
ABSYNT: Members: None
After comment by Member Mitchell sud brief discussioll by Board Members,
Dalton, Administrative Engineer, explained noriaal procedure by staff to
winimize interruption of utilities because of street construction.
ab Dalton, &dministraLjve Engineer, reported that staff representatives
plamied to attend e weetng on May 19, 1912, in San Franci.;co, Califo,nia,
sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, A brief discussion by
Board Members followed regarding guidance to staff on participstton in the
meeting
Mr Best, Office Engineer, reported the results of a State ilater Re-
sources Control Board meeting at which the City of Concord had appoaled a
decision by the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board.
COUNSEL FOR TM DISTRICT
MI-- Bohn commented on a previous request for information by Member
Mtelvtlt regarding activities of Federal reda7,!lopment agenc4es Member
MiL,bell indicated he would clarify with Counsel the information desiled
SECRETARY
Mr- Bavic reported receipt of a press release issued by the California
Association of Sanitation Agencies and read :b
contents whLch expressed op-
position to Proposition 9 on the June Primary b-llot. Board Members discussed
sts length whether the District should adopL an official position regai-ding
rropusiLion 9. After discussion, the BoaLd of Directo/:, Look no action.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:07 o'clock .2.M., President Allan recessed the mcetAng to Execu-
tive Session for discussion of a 1,crsonnel matter.
At 10:23 o'clock P.M„ Jr:resident Allav raconvmled the regular meeting.
Board Members and staff discussed at length various aspects of current
contracts entered into between the District and its Engineering Consultants,
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Bechtel Corporation and Brown and Caldwell. After discussion, it was the
consensus of the Board that staff report at the next meeting, the status
of funds expended to each consultant by the District for plant design;
and further, that staff obtain from each consultant a report depicting
status of current work in progress under terms for each contract.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:34 o'clock P.M., President Allan adjourned the regular meot[mi,
to Thursday, May 25, 1972.
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May 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA G„ A. Horstkotte, Jr.
SUBJECT; Execute County's Sale of
County property adj
(Th
May 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: Mr. Go A, Horstkotte, Jr„ General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT:
Authorization for Jones and Stokes to make amendments to
the District's Environmental Impact Statement
1. PROBLEM: The California State Water Resources Board have indicated a
need for rewriting portions of the E. I. S.
2. BACKGROUND: The Environmental Impact Statement was prepared by Jones
& Stokes using the Central Contra Costa Sanitary'District 1356-64 & 71
Water Pollution Control reports and inhouse studies as their source material.
Since the submittal of the Environmental Impact Statement to
the California Water Resources Control Board, there have been several reports
and documents completed, i.efederal legislation, Central Contra Costa Sani-
tary District Water Reclamation Project Report, Contra Costa County Water
Quality Study, and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and Contra Costa
County Water District Reclaimed Water Supply Contract, which have a direct re-
lationship to the Environmental Impact Statement. At the request of John
Nelson, Jones & Stokes has been instructed to meet with the State and deter-
mine the necessary changes required to include this information.
3. RECOMMENDATION: That Jones and Stokes be authorized to make the necessary
changes in the E.I.S.
DN :ms
Recommendation approved%
I /gi
orstkotte, Jr.,
1 Manager -Chief Engineer
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Respectfully submitted,
David G. Niles,
Superintendent of Plant Operations
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DON L. ALLAN, President
CHARLES J. GIk3BS
PARKE L. BONEYSTEELE
RICHARD J. MITCHELL
GEORGE A. RUSTIGIAN
()CENTRAL CONTRA ccflr
SANITARY L71aTF2ICY
G. A. HORSTKOTTE, JR.,
General Manager—Chief Engineer
1250 SPRINGBROOK ROAD
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 5Z65 ERNEST K. DAVIS
Secretary
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA 94595
TEL. 934-6727 AREA CODE 415
May 23, 1972
Memorandum To: Honorable Members of the Board of Directors
Via: G. A. Hors tkot to , Jr . , General Manager -Chief Engineer
Subject: Advance Treatment Test Facility
The attached report has been prepared by Dr. D. S. Parker, Project
Engineer, Brown and Caldwell. This report covers the general operation
and significant operational data developed.
The advance treatment test facility has been continuously operated
since late November, 1971, with treatment plant personnel. This has
provided operator training in the operation of the proposed Water Reclama-
tion Plant and demonstrated that the proposed processes can be reliably
operated by plant personnel.
This report does not present all of the data generated to date but
rather outlines the test work perfDrmed and some of the significant data.
DGN:jh
David G. iles
Superintendent of Plant Operations
May 23, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: G, A, Horstkotte, Jr, - General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT Accept easement at cost of $125.00, District Sewering
Project 1926, Parcel 2, Orinda area
PROBLEM g We have concluded an agreement, subject to Board approval,
with Mr. and Mrs Kelker in the amount of $125,00 for an easement
on JDS.P. 1926, Parcel 1, Acacia Drive, Orinda,
2 BACKGROUND: District Board of Directors approved authorized
construction of D.S.P. 1926 on November 5, 1970, This project is
required, due to a slide which damaged existing facilities; financing
shall be from Sewer Construction funds, as authorized.
3 RECOMMENDATION: Approval,
Respectfully submitted,
Recommendation Approved
Gi7 Horstkotte, Jr.
Ge eral Manager -Chief Engineer
Jack L,Best
Office Engineer
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enc.: Kelker letter
May 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: Honorable Members of the Board of Directors
VIA: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr. - General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: Authorization to appoint William H. Gregory
Engineering Aid III at Range 46 ($849 -1,031)
1. BACKGROUND: Received Board approval to hire Engineering Aid III
on Nay 10, 1972. After holding oral examination and establishing
the eligible list for Engineering Aid III, the position was offered
to Mr. Gregory and he has accepted.
2. RECOMMENDATION: Appointment of William H. Gregory by resolution of
the Board of Directors, effective June 1, 1972
Respectfully submitted,
Recommendation Approved
dt,
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G(J. Horstkotte, Jr.
Geieral Manager -Chief Engineer
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Jack L. Best
Office Engineer