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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Board Room, Martinez
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
1:30 p.m.
Open Session — Multi -Purpose Room
(Video recorded)
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
BARBARA D. HOCKETT
President
MARIAHN. LAURITZEN
President Pro Tenz
MICHAEL R. MCGILL
TAD J. PILECKI
FLORENCE T.WEDINGTON
A special meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 1:30 p.m. Attendance
was as follows:
PRESENT. • Members: McGill, Lauritzen (arrived during Item 1), Pilecki, Wedington,
Hockett
ABSENT. • Members: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
*1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment and consider adopting
uncodified Ordinance No. 330 establishing a schedule of Sewer Service Charge
(SSC) rates in accordance with District Code chapter 6.24.030, increasing the
annual SSC for residential and non-residential customers for the next two fiscal
years consistent with the table below:
Effective Date 1July 6, 2023 j July 1, 2024
between 4%
Percent change +5.9% and -11.6% (all rate classes)
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(representing a
composite average
of 2%, and 1 %
for single family
residential units)
Single Family Residence Rate
$697
$725
(per residential unit)
As shown in the Proposition 218 Notice
All other rate classes
mailed to property owners and as shown
in the schedule in the attached ordinance
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Senior Engineer Thomas Brightbill reviewed the updated presentation included in
the agenda materials.
President Hockett opened the public hearing.
Mr. Chuck Burnash addressed the Board expressing his concern about raising rates.
Hearing no further comments, President Hockett closed the hearing.
There was a discussion regarding the Proposition 218 notices and the messaging to
Central San customers.
Communications and Government Relations Manager Emily Barnett advised that
Central San had essential sent out three notices of the pending increase, including
the original Proposition 218 notice, the second one and a "soft -notice" which was in
the Central San Pipeline newsletter.
In response to a question posed by Member McGill regarding Board Members doing
more public outreach, Ms. Barnett stated that Central San is considered a highly
accessible agency and that the Board is very engaged with the community and the
District is well-known for their engagement level.
The Board Members expressed their gratitude and appreciation to staff on all the
work that has been completed.
BOARD ACTION: Motion was made by Member McGill, seconded by Member
Lauritzen, to make the finding there was not a majority protest; and adopt
uncodified Ordinance No. 330 establishing a schedule of Sewer Service
Charge (SSC) rates in accordance with District Code chapter 6.24.030,
increasing the annual SSC for residential and non-residential customers for
the next two fiscal years as specified in the table above. Motion passed by
unanimous roll call vote.
2. Continue the public hearing adjourned at the June 1, 2023 Board meeting to receive
public comment on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Central San Budget for the
following funds: Operations and Maintenance, Capital Improvement, Self -Insurance,
and Debt Service; and find Central San's budget is exempt from the California
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and then consider the FY 2023-24 budget for
adoption
President Hockett opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no comments, she
immediately closed the hearing.
Member Pilecki advised the public that although no discussion or presentation was
given today, the Board and staff have been discussing and working together on this
document for the last six months.
Member McGill continued to state that there has been many detailed studies and
discussions at Committee meetings.
Motion was made by Member Pilecki and seconded by Member Lauritzen.
Deputy General Manager Phil Leiber advised that on Page 43 of the Budget book,
there is a listing of costs under Regulatory Accounting Policy, Board Policy (BP) 047,
that he believes should be included in the motion for approval. The following
expenditures will be used for regulatory accounting treatment: a portion of the
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) post -go live support costs, certain licensing
costs for software, and costs for extension of environmental permits and licenses.
Member Pilecki amended his motion to include the three instances as mentioned
above. Member Lauritzen seconded the amendment.
BOARD ACTION: Continued the public hearing adjourned at the June 1, 2023
Board Meeting on the proposed budget and heard any public comment
received. Motion was made by Member Pilecki, seconded by Member
Lauritzen to find that the FY 2023-24 District Budget is exempt from CEQA;
and adopt the FY 2023-24 District Budget for the Operations and
Maintenance; Capital Improvement; Self -Insurance; and Debt Service funds, as
presented and the following list of regulatory accounting treatment
expenditures: ERP post -go live support costs, licensing costs for software,
and costs for extension of environmental permits and licenses be
approved. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
General Manager Roger S. Bailey thanked staff for putting together the budget which a
great comprehensive, strategic document.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:12 p.m.
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Barbara D. Hockett --W--
President of the Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
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Katie
Secret of the District
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California