HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-74 AGENDA BACKUPMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
HELD MAY 2, 1974
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of meeting located at 1250 Spring -
brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
May 2, 1974, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
I. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After comments by Members Boneysteele and Gibbs, President Mitchell and
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Gibbs,
seconded by Member Boneysteele, that the Minutes of the Meeting of April
18, 1974, be approved after making the following corrections:
Under "IV. HEARINGS,_ 1. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF PIPELINE AND CLEARWELL,"
second paragraph, delete last sentence and insert the following:
"Mr. Horstkotte responded to the inquiry by utilizing a map."
Under "VII. NEW BUSINESS, 9. RESOLUTION NO. 74-2.7, A RESOLUTION
APPOINTING BARBARA L. STRONG. TO POSITION OF ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT," delete
the paragraph and insert the following: "After comment by Member Allan,
Chairman of the Personnel Committee, and explanation by Mr. Horstkotte,
General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was moved by Member Allan, seconded by
Member Boneysteele, that Resolution No. 74-27, appointing Barbara L. Strong
to the position of Accounting Assistant, pending examination, be adopted_
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Under "VIII. REPORTS, la. GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF E1'GINEER," delete
the word "Republican" and insert "Republic."
Under "VIII. REPORTS, lb. GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF_ E_NGINEER,"
deletethe penultimate sentence and insert the following: "After discussion
regarding those planning to attend, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that authorization for registration fees,
transporation and expenses for one Board Member, the General Manager -
Chief Engineer, and Counsel for the District to attend the meeting be
approved."
Under "VIII. REPORTS, lc. GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER," add the
following sentence: "It was the consensus of the Board that at the next
quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee, CASA, District Members of
that Executive Committee be directed to propose exclusion of additional
city membership in CASA."
riotion correcting the Minutes of the Meeting of April 18, 1974,
carried by the following vote:
AXES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
III. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, stated that Running
Expense Voucher No. 18144 ($8,892.40 to Pacific Gas and Electric Company)
reflected approximately $5,600.00 in electricity costs back to the year
1970, which had not been paid by the District because of a faulty meter at the
District's Orinda pumping station. After discussion, wherein Mr. Horstkotte
stated that staff had confirmed and concurred in the statement by Pacific
Gas and Electric Company, it was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by
Member Gibbs that the Expenditures as reviewed by the Expenditure Committee,
specifically Sewer Construction Vouchers Numbers 2133 to 2152 inclusive,
Running Expense Vouchers Numbers 18094 to 18220 inclusive, Local Improvement
District No. 50 Voucher No. 201, and Payroll Voucher. Numbers 4549 to
4674 inclusive, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
IV. HEARINGS
1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, LARWIN PUMP STATION PROJECT
President Mitchell formally opened the hearing on the Environmental
Impact Report, Larwin Pump Station Project.
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, reported that written
comments regarding the draft EIR, Larwin Pump Station Project, had been
received from Valley Community Services District, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, Brown and Caldwell, and Contra Costa County Flood Control District.
Mr. Horstkotte explained that the comments by VCSD were semantic in
nature in that VCSD is relinquishing the Larwin property for sewage service
by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and not detaching the area.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the comments by PG&E posed no objection to
the project and that the comments of Brown and Caldwell related primarily
to design considerations for the pump station. The comments of The Flood
Control District related to location of the force main.
President Mitchell asked if there were persons in the audience who
wished to address the Board on the EIR, Larwin Pump Station Project.
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Mr. Charles Snyder addressed the Board and stated that he, Mr. Steven
Bingham, and Mr. William Hook., all representing the Larwin Development
Company, were present to answer any questions that may arise regarding the
project.
Mr. Woody Periera, Gentry Development Company, addressed the Board and
stated that the draft EIR was acceptable to his firm.
After accepting the written and oral comments regarding the draft EIR,
Larwin Pump Station Project, President Mitchell closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-28, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, LARWIN PUMP STATION PROJECT
After comments by Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager -Chief Engineer,
regarding administrative procedures, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Rustigian, that Resolution No. 74-28 be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
2. REQUEST FOR GARBAGE RATE INCREASES, LAFAYET_TE GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE,
INC.
President Mitchell formally opened the hearing on the request for garbage
rate increases by Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service, Inc.
Mr. Davis reported that copies of the staff report and recommendations on
garbage rate increases had been made available to management of Lafayette
Garbage Disposal and their accountant, Mr. Eugene Brown. He further reported
that notice of the public hearing to consider garbage rate increases had been
duly published in the local news media by means of display advertising.
A general discussion followed, wherein the Board reviewed the detailed
report prepared by staff and its recommendations for garbage rate increases for
the period, May 1, 1974, to May 1, 1975. Participating in the discussion with
Board Members were staff, Mr. Louis Repetto, Lafayette Garbage Disposal, and
his accountant, Mr. Eugene Brown. Matters discussed included: alternate
rate structures in relationship to allocation of costs; cost to lease
equipment vs. ownership; consideration of the revenue period in relationship
to the expenditure period; and clarification of types of service and rates
previously authorized by the Board.
After discussion and careful consideration by the Board of the matters
presented, President Mitchell closed the hearing. It was then moved by
Member Rustigian that the Board approve the garbage rates and rate structure
as requested by Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. Motion failed for
lack of a second.
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It was then moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs,
that Lafayette Garbage Disposal Service, Inc., be authorized a 13-1/2%
increase in garbage rates for the period May 1, 1974, to May 1, 1975. The
13-1/21 increase applies to all rates and is to be rounded to the nearest 54N.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
Staff was requested to prepare a District Ordinance reflecting the above
decision for formal presentation to the Board.
V. BIDS
None.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. CONCORD CONTRACT
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, presented Board Members with
a draft schedule for consolidation of the City of Concord Treatment Plant with
the District. Discussion followed with Mr. Horstkotte stating a counter
proposal by the City has not yet been received. Item continued.
2. ORDINANCE 97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 4, DISTRICT CODE
_(ELECTIVE FIXTURE CHARGE) -
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, read the proposed Ordinance 97 to
the Board Members. After discussion by Board Members and agreement on
interest charges at 7% per annum on the unpaid balance and recommendation by
Mr. Dalton, Deputy General Manager -Chief Engineer, that minimum annual
payments be computed at 12% per annum, it was moved by Member Boneysteele,
seconded by Member Gibbs, that Ordinance 97, as amended, be adopted and placed
in the official files and Ordinances of the District; and further that said
Ordinance shall be a general regulation of the District, shall be published
once in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general circulation, published
and circulated in Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan.
After comment by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, it was
the consensus of the Board that a copy of Ordinance 97 be forwarded to the
Contra Costa County Grand Jury for information.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSENT ITEMS:
a. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT:
It was moved by Member Rustigian, seconded by Member Gibbs, that
easements from:
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Grantor Job No. Parcel No.
J. R. Orosco, et ux 2264 2
W. C. Holsken, et ux 2381 I-R-1
K. I. McGill, et ux 2381 1-R-1
State of California 1372 Miscellaneous
be accepted and their recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
2. PERSONNEL RECLASSIFICATION, FISCAL YEAR 1974-1975 BUDGET
Board Members and staff reviewed and discussed the Personnel
Reclassifications for the Fiscal Year 1974-1975 Budget as proposed by staff.
As a result of the discussion, wherein it was noted that the comments of
Member Allan, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,were not available because
of his absence at the meeting, item was continued to the meeting of May 16,
1974. Staff was requested to revise selected job classifications and
descriptions and to prepare additional organizational charts.
3.
PROPOSED DRAFT REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT REGARDING THE COUNTY WATER
UALITY CONTROL STUDY
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated the proposed draft remarks by
the President would be available Friday, May 3, 1974. Item continued.
4. AUTHORIZE APPLICATION;_ FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PHASE II, CLEARWELL, AT A COST OF $22,376.00
After explanation by Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer,
and staff, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs,
that authorization to submit Application for Approval of Plans and
Specifications, Phase II, ClearwelX, to the State Division on Safety of Dams
at a fee cost of $22,376.00, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
5. AUTHORIZE STAFF ATTENDANCE AT SAFETY CONFERENCE, CONCORD, MAY 8, 1974
After explanation by staff, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that authorization for 15 staff personnel to attend the
Contra Costa Safety Conference, May 8, 1974, in Concord, at a cost of $90.00,
be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
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6. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED BY SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
None.
7. INFORMATION
a. INFORMATIONAL DATA REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
RECLAMATION ENTITIES OF WATER (WATERCARE
Mr. Horstkotte, General Manager -Chief Engineer, provided Board Members
with informational data regarding The California Association of Reclamation
Entities of Water and recommended that the District become a general member
of the Association at an annual cost of $500.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by
Member Rustigian, that the District join The California Association of
Reclamation Entities of Water and that authorization of $500.00 for annual
dues for such membership be approved. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
b. Board Members noted information regarding a legalopinion by the
Attorney General of. the State of California regarding ownership of collected
garbage and trash.
VIII. REPORTS
1. GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER
a. Mr. Horstkotte reported that after consultation with Member Allan,
Chairman of the Personnel Committee, it is staff's intention to advise the
State Personnel Board, who has been contracted by the District to conduct a
Personnel Survey, to include in its survey, an up -dating of District job
classifications.
b. Mr. Horstkotte reported that two representatives of the Melbourne
and Metropolitan Board of Works from Australia, had recently visited the
District's Treatment Plant Facilities.
2. COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
a. Mr. Bohn reported that he was preparing an Ordinance to Repeal Section
12-102, Application of Ordinance Within Incorporated Cities. Discussion
followed with Mr. Bohn being requested to schedule the item on the agenda
for the Meeting of May 16, 1974.
b. Mr.. Bohn reported that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company was granting the District a pipeline license for Job Bechtel T.P.,
Parcel 6. He explained that there was a 10 day cancellation clause but
that he recommended its acceptance as an interim agreement until the
Santa Fe Company can execute a grant of easement to the District.
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It was then moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by 'Member Rustigian, that
the President and Secretary be authorized to execute a pipeline license from
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Job Bechtel T.P., Parcel 5.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
c. RESOLUTION NO. 74-29, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RETIRDIENT BO,,RD
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION TO EXTEND THE MEMBER-
SHIP OF JACK L. BEST, CLYDE M. HOPKINS AND D. LLOYD SMITH IN 1HE
COUNTY RETIREMENT PROGRAM
After Mr. Bohn presented Board Members with a copy of the Resolution,
it was moved by Member Boneysteele, seconded by Member Gibbs, that Resolution
No. 74-29 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
d. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO INDUSTRIAL TANK, INC.,
JOB NO. 1550, PARCEL 1
After explanation by Mr. Bohn, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Rustigian, that the President and Secretary be authorized to
execute Quit Claim Deed to Industrial Tank, Inc., Job No. 1550, Parcel 1.
Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
e. AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT FROM
INDUSTRIAL TANK, INC., JOB NO. BECHTEL T.P. EXP. 1973, PARCEL 10
SUB -PARCELS E.F.G.H & I
After explanation by Mr. Bohn, it was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded
by Member Rustigian, that easement from Industrial Tank, Inc., Job No.
Bechtel T.P. Exp. 1973, Parcel 10, Sub -Parcels E,F,G,H & I, be accepted
and its recording ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Boneysteele, Rustigian and Mitchell
ABSENT: Member: Allan
3. SECRETARY:
None.
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4 . COMMITTEES:
a. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SELECTION COy1SITTEE
President Mitchell reported on the action of the Contra Costa County
Selection Committee for the nomination of Trustees and Alternates for the Bay
Area Sewage Services Agency. Discussion followed.
b. BAY AREA SEWAGE SERVICES AGENCY
Member Gibbs, Member of the Executive and Operating Committees, BASSA,
reported that BASSA was giving consideration to joining the Metropolitan
Association.
IX. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Board Members commented briefly on Assembly Bill 2040 and Senate Bill
90 and their impact upon the District.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:54 o'clock P.M., President Mitchell adjourned the meeting.
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May 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COURSE, DRAKE UNIVERSITY
JUNE 3 THROUGH JUNE 7
PROBLEM: Mr. Carlton Webb has been requested to attend the Advanced
Technology Course, Drake University.
BACKGROUND: One of Mr. Carlton Webb's primary job responsibilities is
Operator training for the existing and future Water Reclamation Plant.
The EPA has extended an invitation to Mr. Webb to attend a 5-day course
on operator training at Drake University. The EPA will pay travel,
lodging, meals and all course material will be furnished by the
University. This course will be conducted by University Staff and will
be accredited three college units.
RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Webb be authorized to attend this training course
June 3 through June 7, 1974, at Drake University with authorization of
of $50 for incidental expenses.
Respectfully submitted,
D. G. Niles
Manager, Plant Operations
Recommend Approval:
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G.),. Horstkotte, Jr.,
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April 30, 1974
MEMORANDUM TO: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer
FROM: D. G. Niles, Manager, Plant Operations
SUBJECT: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COURSE, DRAKE UNIVERSITY
As noted in the attached correspondence, Carlton Webb, Senior
Operator for the Plant Operations Department has been extended an
invitation to attend the Environmental Protection Agency Advanced
Technology Course.
This is a five day course to be held at Drake University
covering three major areas of the instruction field:
1. Testing and Evaluation Process
2. Guidance and Counseling
3. Audio -Visual Media
This course will be conducted by the University staff and
will be accredited three college credit units.
Drake University will pay travel, lodging and meals for Mr.
Webb. All course material will be furnished by the University.
It is requested that Carlton Webb be authorized to attend this
training course June 3 through June 7, 1974 at Drake University with
miscellaneous expenses.
D. G. Niles
DGN:mg Manager, Plant Operations
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April 22, 1974
Mr. Carlton B. Webb
1943 Ardith Drive
Pleasant Fill, California
Dear Carlton:
Once upon a time there was given an Instructor Technc;orgy
Course; now th i S course was SOiueth i ng el se , someth i ng tha L Carnot
be described w i thout nisi ng the King's Engl i sh out of context ---
It has been soaiietime, Carlton, since we saw you as a me-Imber of
Class 17, of the Basic Instructor Technology Course. We wish to
thank you for the very appropriate letter you wrote in be;;alf
of the Course.
During June 3-7, we would like for you to attend our Advanced
Instructor Technology Course to be held at Drake University, Des
I Oi nes , Iowa. l here will be no direct COS - inVG1 Vt`C t0 you or tv
your employer. Drake University will pay your travel to and frari,
plus your lodging and meals. All course Materials will be furnished
and you will receive three (3) college credit hours fromi the University
upon completion of the course.
The course Will cover three iiiaJor areas of the instructing field:
(l) Testing and Evaluation Process; (2) Guidance and Counseling;
(3) Audio -Visual Media. i•iore i nfot �,,iati on and greater detail 11 be
orthcoming if you accept the invitation to attend. Please, Carlton,
notify us by May 8 if you desire to attend. Eithier call us (7C3/
557-2242) or write, using the self-addressed envelope which is enclosed.
If you accept the invitation, we will notify our Regional EPA office
and Drake University, and things Will begin to move. However, we iimust
know by no later than May 8 of your decision.
The course will be conducted by the Uri i veI s i ty staff, Linder our
close supervision, in fact, we wrote the Plan of Instruction. Tt will
be informal acadeCllic training, to strengt,2n your general knowledge and
provide new workable knowledge. We are certain that you would gait;
by this training, and your employer would profit greatly, at no expense
to either.
Waiting to hear from you.
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May 16, 1974
MEMORANDUM TO: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer
FOR: ENGINEERS REPORT - DISTRICT BOARD MEETING 'V,Y 16, 1974
1. AUTHORIZATION IS NECESSARY FOR THE SELECTION OF A CON,SULTATT TO
PREPARE. AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DISTRICTS EXPANSION
PROJECT,.STAGE 5-B
2. AUTHORIZATION IS NECESSARY.FOR THE SELECTION OF A FINANCIAL
CONSULTANT FOR THE DISTRICT EXPANSION PROJECT STAGE 5-B
3. AUTHORIZATION OF $986 FOR REPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONER AT THE
DISTRICT OFFICE. (See position paper)
May 10, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIA: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr., General Manager -Chief Engineer
SUBJECT: AIR CONDITIONER REPLACEMENT $986.00
PROBLEM: Fedders Unit #3 roof top air conditioner burned, it needs to
be replaced with another unit.
BACKGROUND: This unit will be replaced with a carrier model which is
more efficient, economical and dependable. We will have a full year
guarantee on parts and labor plus full factory warranty on the replace-
ment unit.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve $986.00 for air conditioning repair.
Respectfully su&mitted,
Robert H. Hinkson
Manager, Maintenance Department
Recommendation Approved:
on"G,Aorstkotte, Jr.
Genera Manager-Chie Engineer
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