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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA , .
September 3, 2020
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: ROGER S. BAILEY GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENTS - SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Attached are the announcements for the above meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. General Manager Written Announcements
September 3, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 157 of 172
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ATTACHMENT 1
Board Meeting of September 3, 2020
General Manager Written Announcements
AREA-BASED ELECTIONS
1) Central San Begins Process of Transitioning to Area-Based Elections with
Public Hearings on September 3 and 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Central San is transitioning from an at-large election system to an area-based election
system. Under the current at-large election system, all five members of the Board of Directors
are chosen by constituents from the District's entire service area. Under area-based elections,
the District will be divided into five separate election areas—called "divisions"—and voters
residing in each area will select one representative to serve on the Board.
Why is Central San making this change?
Central San received a certified letter from a Malibu-based law firm on July 13, 2020,
asserting that the District's at-large election system violates the California Voting Rights
Act. The letter did not provide any evidence of a violation. Still, Central San takes the
assertions in the letter very seriously and is taking appropriate action. The letter threatens
litigation if the District does not adopt a by-division election system.
Central San is not alone; many cities, school districts, and special districts have received
similar letters in recent years. Based on similar cases in other jurisdictions, litigation over
this issue is usually very expensive, over $1 million and sometimes more. To avoid this
significant cost to ratepayers, the Board adopted a resolution on August 20, 2020
declaring an intention to transition to area-based elections.
What's next?
Central San invites all residents of the District to provide input on the options under
consideration. Public hearings have been scheduled for the following dates:
• Thursday, September 3, 2020, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
• Monday, September 21, 2020, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
The purpose of these hearings is to receive public input regarding the composition of
potential electoral division boundaries. Both hearings will be held in the Central San Multi-
Purpose Room, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, as well as by videoconference, in which the
public may participate. The meetings also will be livestreamed on our website at
centralsan.org. Please visit our website at centralsan.org/elections to learn how you may
participate in these meetings.
Questions?
If you have questions or desire further information, contact Secretary of the District Katie
Young at sod(a)-centralsan.org or (925) 229-7303.
September 3, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 158 of 172
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2) Central San Receives the National Association of Clean Water Agencies
(NACWA) 2019 Peak Performance Award — Platinum 22
Central San is pleased to announce that it has received confirmation from the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) that it has been awarded the 2019 Peak
Performance Award - Platinum 22. The NACWA Platinum Award recognizes facilities
with a consistent record of 100% compliance with permits over a consecutive five-year
period. This award reflects Central San's 22nd consecutive year of 100% compliance with
its permits. Staff wishes to relay its thanks to the Board Members for their ongoing
support in making this achievement possible.
NACWA has notified staff that the award will be presented once the COVID-19
restrictions are lifted, after which it will be prominently displayed in the Plant Operations
Building along with the previously won awards.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
3) Report on Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Projects Close-Outs
Following are the capital improvement projects that were closed in Fiscal Year 2019-20.
TREATMENT PLANT PROGRAM
DISTRICT
PROJECT PROJECT TITLE AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES UNDERRUN
No. BUDGET AS OF 6/30/20 (OVERRUN)
7292 Switchgear Refurbishment- Phase 2 $ 884,548 $ 697,256 $ 187,292
7320 Plant Energy Optimization 1,094,000 1,004,919 89,081
7326 Equipment Replacement 1,629,000 1,642,109 (13,109)
7327 Headworks Screening Upgrade 8,305,000 8,415,231 (110,231)
7330 Piping Renovations - Phase 9 3,180,000 3,153,125 26,875
7358 Bioenergy Public-Private Partnership Project 300,000 271,217 28,783
7359 Solids Conditioning Building Roof Replacement 1,300,000 1,195,704 104,296
Program Totals $16,692,548 $16,379,561 $312,987
COLLECTION SYSTEM PROGRAM
DISTRICT
PROJECT PROJECT TITLE AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES UNDERRUN
No. BUDGET AS OF 6/30/20 (OVERRUN)
6602 South Jackson Contractual Assessment District $ 411,290 $ 406,481 $ 4,809
6603 North Jackson Contractual Assessment District 276,557 237,622 38,935
8441 Cured-in-Place Pipe Contract 2017-2020 600,000 281,214 318,786
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DISTRICT
PROJECT PROJECT TITLE AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES UNDERRUN
NO. BUDGET AS OF 6/30/20 (OVERRUN)
8446 Lafayette Sewer Renovations - Phase 12 4,033,600 4,028,963 4,637
8452 Lafayette Sewer Renovations - Phase 13 4,317,000 4,288,123 28,877
8454 South Orinda Sewer Renovations - Phase 7 4,137,000 4,123,862 13,138
8455 Walnut Creek Sewer Renovations- Phase 13 4,121,000 4,064,860 56,140
Program Totals $17,896,447 $17,431,125 $465,322
GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
DISTRICT
PROJECT PROJECT TITLE AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES UNDERRUN
NO. BUDGET AS OF 6/30/20 (OVERRUN)
8249 Collection System Operations Dump Pad $60,000 $59,352 $648
RECYCLED WATER PROGRAM
DISTRICT AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES UNDERRUN
PROJECT PROJECT TITLE BUDGET AS OF 6/30/20OVERRUN
NO. 6/30/20 (OVERRUN)
7346 Recycled Water Surge Analysis $205,000 $159,525 $45,475
September 3, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 160 of 172