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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1977-05-25 BCOUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO.3 OF ORANGE COUNTY,CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING May 25,1977 -8:00 p.m Buena Park Community Center 8150 Knott Avenue Buena Park,California Pursuant to àzljournment of the regular meeting held May 11,1977,the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No.3 of Orange County, California,met in an adjourned regular meeting at the above hour and date, at Buena Park Community Center. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.The roll was called, and the Secretary reported a quorum present. Bernie Svalstad (Chairman),Donald Hudson, Russell Gray,‘Sam Cooper,Norman Culver, John Garthe,Don Griffin,Frank Marshott, Richard Olson,Donald Roth,Laurence Schmit,Charles Stevens,Jr.,Charles Sylvia,Harriett Wieder and Frances Wood DIRECTORS ABSENT:Director Henry Frese STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Fred A.Harper,General Manager,J.Wayne Sylvester,Secretary,Ray Lewis and Bill Clarke Thomas Woodruff,General Counsel,Conrad Hohener,Jr.,Bud Yaberg,Nelila Martello, Patrick A.Spain,T.W.Wirthgen,Betty J.Anderson,Bob Standefer,Charlie Gould,W.P.D’Enrico,Tom Tucker, Rose Abad,Eugenia Sepko,Jules Schwartz, Daniel Garcia,Hank Hickey,D.J.Brighton, Bob Vanderpool,Harold Michael,Judi Vanderpool.Ed Felker,Ray Williams,Phil Stone,Kay Tucker,Steve Rach Jean Clements and others The staff then reviewed an informational •sheet depicting alternate construction schedules and cost projections for construction of the Knott Interceptor Sewer from Lincoln Avenue to Orange- thorpe Avenue,which had been prepared by staff and distributed to those •in attendance at the meeting.The staff has recommended that the Board consider accelerating the project schedule approximately one year to take advantage of currently favorable bidding conditions in the construction industry.It is estimated that by commencing construction immediately, DIRECTORS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Directing staff to return with plans and specifica tions and scheduling for Contract No.3-20-3,to commence construction in February 1978 The Chairman opened the meeting for discussion of the proposed construction of the Knott Interceptor,a Portion of Reach 7,Contract No.3-20-3,from Lincoln Avenue to Orangethorpe Avenue. a cost savings of up to $800,000 may be realized.District engineers also illustrated the construction problems that would be encountered during the installation of said facility.It was also pointed out that one additional master plan line would have to be constructed in Orange- thorpe from Katella to Western before the District system in Buena Park would be relieved of surcharged conditions.The Orangethorpe line is yet to be designed. The Chairman then recognized Tom Tucker,who,as sppkesman on behalf of businesses that would be affected by the construction of the interceptor in Knott Avenue,submitted a petition signed by fifty-eight of said business owners requesting that the Districts delay start of construction of the project from September 1977 to April 1978,and stati~ig the reasons for said request.The Chair also recognized Pat Spain,Hank Hickey, Jean Clements,Steve Rach,Danny Garcia,T.W.Wirthgen,Kay Tucker and D.J.Brighton,who reiterated concerns of local businesses in the con— struction area relative to the economic impact of the proposed project which would divert traffic from Knott Avenue,due to the Christmas season, first-of-year clearance sales,problems of delays occasioned by inclement weather,pending union contract negotiations and the financial strains already caused by the recently completed portion of the interceptor below Lincoln. The Board then entered into a lengthy discussion concerning the proposed project,the ~vai1ab1e alternatives and mitigation measures which could be.incorporate4 into the contract to minimize the impact on local businesses and residents during the proposed construction period.Also discussed was the affect of inflationary cost trends on the alternate schedules. Following a clarification of the construction methods,it was moved and seconded that construction of the Knott Interceptor from Lincoln Avenue to Orangethorpe Avenue be delayed to the period of March 1978 through February 1979 (Alternate B on the staff “fact sheet”,dated May 25,1977) An amendment to the motion was then offered and seconded to approve Alternate B,in concept,subject to a final determination by the Board following further report and recommendation by the staff with regard to the best bid and construction schedule within the general Alternate B time frame. After more discussion,a further amendment was made and seconded that the staff be directed to return to the Board at a future meeting for approval of the plans and specifications for the Knott Interceptor Sewer from Lincoln Avneue to Orangethorpe Avenue,Contract No.3-20-3, coordinating construction with the Orangethorpe Sewer from Knott Avenue to Western;and providing a schedule which would allow for receipt of bids and award of contract by December 14,1977,completion of pre-construction work by January 17,1978 and commencement of construction by February 6,1978. Following further discussion the motion was again amended to remove the provision for coordination of the Knott Interceptor Sewer with the Orange- thorpe Sewer. -2- 5/25/77 .~ .. -:..-:.~i-.Ii11~ FliIllIiIiIii ~ 5/25/77 A call for the question and closing of debate on the motion was then moved, seconded and duly carried: The Chairman then called for a vote on the amended motion to direct the staff to return to the Board of Directors at a future meeting for approval of plans and specifications for construction of the Knott Interceptor Sewer from Lincoln Avenue to Orangethrope Avenue;and providing a schedule to allow for receipt of bids and award of contract by December 14,1977, completion of pre-construction work by January 17,1978,and commencement of construction by February 6,1978.The motion was passed by a show of hands. A motion and second to authorize preparation of plans and specifications for construction of the Orangethorpe Sewer from Katella Avenue to Western for coordination with construction of Knott Interceptor,Contract No.3-20-3, was then defeated by a show of hands. Adjournment Moved,seconded,and duly carried: That this meeting of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No.3 be adjourned.The Chairman then declared the meeting so adjourned at 10:22 p.m.,May 25,1977. Chairman of the Board of Directors County Sanitation District No.3 of Orange County,California ATTEST: Secretary of the Board of Directors County Sanitation District No.3 of Orange County,California -3- ‘4 . . .