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AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: April 11 , 1983
SUBJECT Written Communication - John George , Chairman,
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Regarding
Proposed Annexation of East Contra Costa by EBMUD
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter from John George dated March 31 , 1983 and
attachments; Letter from Contra Costa Waste District
to East Bay Municipal Utility District dated
March 30 , 1983
RECOMMENDATION Consider.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None at this time
DESCRIPTION The City has received a letter from John George ,
Chairman of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors ,
regarding the proposed annexation of Contra Costa
Water District by East Bay Municipal Utility
District . The Board has requested that the City of
Dublin, along with the other jurisdictions in
Southern Alameda County, indicate its interest in
being annexed to EBMUD in the future .
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APP, 1. 1983
JOHN GEORGE March 31, 1983 CITY OF WOLIN
SUPERVISOR,FIFTH DISTRICT
Dublin City Council
Fremont City Council
Livermore City Council
Newark .City Council
Pleasanton, City Council
Union City City Council
Board of Directors, Alameda County Water District
Board of Directors, DSRSD
Board of Directors, Zone 7
Re: Proposed Annexation of East Contra Costa by EBMUD
Dear Mayors, Councilmembers and Directors:
You have undoubtedly read in the press about discussions
presently going on between East Bay MUD and Contra Costa Water
District about the possibility of annexation by EBMUD of Contra
Costa Water District or possible merger of the two districts.
I enclose herewith a copy of Supervisor Cooper' s letter to
our Board of March 16, 1983 and the attachment, which outlines
the conditions EBMUD feels should be placed upon a possible study
of the proposal.
Our Board has agreed that all of the jurisdictions in Southern
Alameda County that do not presently receive EBMUD water should be
polled by way of this letter to determine whether any of them have
a possible future interest in annexation to EBMUD.
You should bear in mind that any possible annexation would be
subject to approval by Alameda County LAFCo, which as you know has
two city representatives, and that .therefore it may be desirable to
address Alameda County concerns sooner rather than later, since
LAFCo will have to address them in any event if the proposal proceeds.
Obvious considerations are the possible need for an expanded future
water supply and the fact that EBMUD water, being generally purer to
start with, can require less expensive treatment of sewage.
1221 OAK STREET•SLI ITE 536.OAKLAN D,CALI FOR N IA 94612•(415) 874-6751
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March 31, -1983
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Our Board would appreciate hearing from each of you on
this subject. If any of you should feel that a staff meeting
on the subject is appropriate to facilitate background infor-
mation either our_Public Works staff or the EBMUD staff would
undoubtedly be willing to assist.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Very truly ours,
` JOHN GEORGE
Chairman
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Attachment
cc: Supervisor Fred Cooper
J�: 1!` "•` BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FRED F. COOPER
SUPERVISOR,THIRD DISTRICT March 16 , 1983
Supervisor John George
536 - Administration Building
re: East Bay MUD Matter
Dear John:
I have talked to a number of people on the above subject and enclose
herewith a copy of the resolution adopted by the East Bay MUD Board
listing three basic conditions that they feel should apply to any ex-
tension into Contra Costa County.
I think the Alameda County Board of Supervisors should do the following:
1. Agree that the indicated conditions in the attached apply to
our participation also.
2. Agree that we would not support interruptable service at any-
time prior to completion of the study because it is impossible
to terminate interruptable service once it is made, and so
basically interruptable service would violate the conditions.
3. I. believe that initially our Board should write the following
jurisdictions to request from them in writing whether they
contemplate any time in the foreseeable future that they will
want East Bay MUD water, since if any of them do so contem-
plate, they should be included in the study. These jurisdic-
tions are: Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, Union City,
Newark, - Zone 7 and DSRSD.
If you have any problems with any of the above call me right away
otherwise I will suggest our Board adopt this approach next Tuesday.
Yo pfs t1fuly,
F17ed F. Cooper
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enclosure
cc: Each Board Member, Mel Hing, Bill
Fraley, H. Flertzheim, EBMUD, C/C
Bd. of Supvrs . , COLAB, Mary Warren,
Ken Kofman .
1226 OAK STREET • SUITE S36 • OAKLAND,CALIFORNIA 94612 • (415)874.5647
MOTION
Moved by Director and secondod by Director
that it is the policy of the East Bay Municipal Utility
District that the District will not extend water service to areas outside the
present boundary of the District, if such extension would result in:
1 . A reduction in the quantity of water available to District customers to
satisfy existing and projected levels of demand; or
2. A reduction in the quality of water available to District customers
from the District's present water sources; or
3. An increase in costs of service for District customers.
The phrase "District -customers" as used in this policy shall mean (1 ) existing
water service customers of the District and ( ii ) future customers, located
within the present District boundary, but not now receiving water service.
This policy shall not apply to proposed annexations of property within the
current sphere of influence or ultimate service area of the District and such
annexations shall continue to be evaluated on a case by case basis.
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EA ,"' E4 wSU.NIC/PAL UT/LITY DISTRICT-_.-- 4_'::u,%i STRE!' rye sox»Of,5 OAK IAAD CA 9Js;3.,.J15,H35 3000
March 25 , 1983
Fred Cooper, District 3
Administration Bldg. , Suite 536
1221 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Dear Mr. Cooper:
East Bay Municipal Utility District has been asked by the Cities
of Antioch , Pittsburg , Martinez , and groups representing other
water users served by the Contra Costa Water District to consider
serving those areas. The principle reason for this request is
the proximity of our facilities containing water of a very high
quality when compared with the current supplies to those
communities.
The Board of Directors of East Bay Municipal Utility District has
asked me to convey to you the attached scope of work and plan for
retaining a consultant for a study of alternatives for improve-
ment of water quality to the area now served by the Contra Costa .
Water District. East Bay Municipal Utility District and the
Contra Costa Water District welcome your comments and suggestions
regarding this program.
Please note that the schedule for conduct of this study is
attached and that if you desire to make a response on either the
technical or policy level, we would appreciate it at the earliest
opportunity. Your comments can be addressed to James Lattie,
Manager of Public Affairs at the Utility District.
Very truly yours,
JEROME B. GILBERT
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Attachment
BOARD Of DIRECTORS:SANFORD M.SKAGGS,President WALTER R.McLEAN, Vice President
HELE N BURKE JACK HILL KENNETH KOFMAN KENNETH H.SIMMONS MARY C. WARREN
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EBMUD/CCWD WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY
I. Purpose
A. The cooperative study is to investigate the alterna-
tives both institutional and physical by which the
water supply and water quality needs of the communities
within the service areas of EBMUD and CCWD may be met
and the user costs minimized on the short-term and
long-term basis. The primary purpose of this study is
to investigate the ways in which EBMUD water, from
existing and potential supplies, can be more available
to water users within the service areas of. CCWD.
The study is to consider integrated operation of water
supply, water treatment and distribution, including
contracts , joint powers arrangements , reorganization,
and/or other cooperative efforts between EBMUD and
CCWD.
IZ. Phase I. Reconnaissance level study and evaluation of
major water supply, water treatment and water distribution
alternatives.
A. Description of Study
1. Existing Service Areas
a. Wholesale (Raw Water)
b. Retail (Treated Water)
2. Potential Expansion of Service Areas
B. Water Requirements
1. Existing
2. Projected Requirements Incorporating Conservation
C. Water Supply Systems
1. Water Rights
2. Water Supply Contracts
D. Water Supply Alternatives
1. Total Supply
a. Mokelumne River
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b. American River
( 1) Folsom South Canal
( 2 ) Delta
C. Delta Sources
(1) Rock Slough
(2 ) Middle River
(3 ) Clifton Court
d. Offstream Storage
2. Blended Supplies
a. Municipal Use
b. Industrial
C. Total Supply
E. Water Treatment and Distribution Alternatives
In order to fully evaluate the advantages and disad-
vantages of alternative water supply systems and the
related quality available to users , it will be
necessary to consider alternative treatment plans,
including retention of the present treatment and
distribution systems, and modifications thereto to
reflect alternative water qualities , the technical and
economic advantages of consolidation and any special
characteristics in the distribution systems.
F. Institutional Alternatives
1 . Contract
a. Seasonal
b. Short Term
C. Long Term
2. Joint Powers Agreement
3 . Reorganization (Annexation, Merger, etc. )
a. Supply Only
b. Cities Only
C. Complete
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G. No Project Alternative
Evaluation of. Alternatives - Advantages and Disadvan-
tages to All Water Users in Both Districts
1. Quantity
2. Quality
3. Treatment and Distribution System Impacts
4 . Cost
5. Organizational
6 . Environmental
H. Selected Alternatives for Further Study and Recommenda-
tions in Phase II
III . Phase II . A detailed investigation of a preferred or
several alternatives, including systems , distribution, and
cost allocation.
A. Summary of Final Alternatives
B. Implementation Plans
1 . Source
2 . Treatment
3 . Distribution
C. Detailed Evalution of Alternatives
1 . Quantity
a. Costs
b. Benefits
C. Repayment for Water Charges
2 . Quality
3 . Cost and Pricing
4 . Organizational
5. Administration
6. Water Rights and Water Supply Contracts
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7. Environmental
8. Economic and Growth Related Issues,
Phase II includes the investigation of the physical
condition of existing local distribution systems, the
institutional and engineering aspects of financial and
engineering assumptions , and the transfer of local
distribution systems to either Contra Costa Water District
or EBMUD.
IV. Phase III. A detailed plan following a decision on appro
priate alternatives.
A. Final Plan/Project
B. Implementation Plan
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EBMUD/CCWD WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY
CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS
In order to assure a complete and independent review of the
issues involved , the consultant is expected to:
( 1 ) Undertake an objective and independent technical , institu"
tional , and legal analysis of the subjects identified in the
scope of work. In evaluating consultant qualifications , the
background and experience of firms, including their work for
the two water districts or other interested parties, will be
considered along with other qualifications to assure that
any study recommendations and analyses will have maximum
creditability with public decision-makers.
The consultant may be an individual, "a firm, or more likely,
a group of qualified individuals that reflect the maximum
capability in the following areas of experience.
(2 ) Have experience in evaluating utility management systems,
with particular relationships to inter-agency, joint or
consolidated efforts. This shall include experience in
developing the data base and concepts for inter-agency
agreements.
(3 ) Have experience in preparing water utility rate analyses,
cost-sharing programs, financial projections , and economic
analyses.
(4 ) Be experienced in water utility engineering, planning, and
water supply matters , with particular relationship to
federal government contracts and water rights. The under-
standing of the current significant water quality issues ,
the Safe Drinking Water Act, and present and potential water
supply contaminants as well as the significance of various
qualities of water for industrial purposes and the related
economic factors that are associated with industrial use.
( 5 ) The consultant shall include an experienced California legal
advisor who has knowledge of laws governing the operations
of water utilities , including EBMUD and CCWD, inter-
governmental activities, and water rights.
Approach to the Work
Both phases of this work shall be founded on the following
principles.
(1 ) Assembling of data and facts provided by both districts and
other public agencies and individuals, so that the
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operations of the existing systems can be fully understood.
This includes engineering, operational, water quality and
quantity, legal , financial , and institutional .
( 2 ) Alternatives will be developed that are practical and
provide various ways of achieving the objectives of the
scope of work. These alternatives also should be structured
to reflect the public and institutional concerns.
(3 ) These alternatives will be evaluated based on criteria
developed in consultation with the districts and the
consultant shall provide an independent analysis of
alternatives , including the advantages and disadvantages as
well as procedures for implementation.
Principal Commitment
The consultant "shall propose a principal who has experience in
some of the areas listed under Qualifications and who will make
at least a 50% time commitment to the study.
Conflict Resolution
The study shall include the consultant' s objective analysis of
needs and alternative solutions and an assessment of each
alternative. If opinions are expressed by either district or
other concerned or involved public agencies when drafts
containing this material are distributed, the consultant will
incorporate those comments in subsequent drafts and identify them
by source.
Conclusions and Recommendations
The study shall include development of an analysis of the
alternatives presented in a clear and understandable form to
provide a basis for public decision-making. However, it shall
not include conclusions and recommendations.
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EBMUD/CCWD WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
Action Responsibility Target Date
Develop .Scope and Selection Technical Committee April 6 , 1983
Process
Approve Scope and Selection Boards of Directors April 13
Process and RFP
Advertise REP Technical Committee April 15
Develop Evaluation Criteria Technical...Committee April 22
Letter of Intent to Propose Consultants April 22
Approve Evaluation Criteria Boards of Directors April 25-29
Submit RFP Consultants May 2
Approve Finalists Technical Committee May 9-11
Interview and Evaluate Selection Panel May 16-18
Consultant Proposals
Review Selected Candidate Boards of Directors May 18-25
Hire Consultant Lead District May 25-
June 1
Initiate Study Consultant June 15 , 1983
Complete Phase I Consultant Dec. 15 , 1983
Complete Phase II Consultant June 15 , 1984
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EBMUD/CCWD WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY
PHASE I - REVIEW PROCESS
I. Public Participation
To provide orderly exchange of information with interested
members of the general public, consultant will prepare and
present at public meetings , reports on the progress and
findings of the study. It is envisioned that public meet-
ings would be required in the East Bay area and in . the
Contra Costa area and that these public presentations will
be required at that stage of the work on the basic assump-
tions and alternatives to be studied have been identified
and the completion of Phase I .
II. Policy Review
It is envisioned that the consultant will present regular
written reports to the districts at the conclusion of
development of the consultant' s detailed plan of the study,
conclusion of the development of background data and
identification of alternatives and with presentation of the
draft report.
III. Technical Review
It is envisioned that technical review will be required
preceding public meetings and policy review sessions and on
the other occasions as required.
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EBMUD/CCWD. WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY
FINANCING
The funding of the consolidation study will be borne on a 50/50
basis by EBMUD and CCWD.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
399 Elmhurst Street, Hayward, California 94544 (415) 881-6401
March 24, 1983
Mr. John George, Supervisor
1221 Oak Stge
Oakand, CA
Dear SuperSUBJEC memo of March 7, 1983 requesting development potential in
areas us to or that can be served by East Bay Municipal Utility
District.
The enclosed map indicates both the existing boundaries of E.B.M.U.D, and the
proposed sphere of influence for the District within west central Alameda
County not served by an existing District. -
We have not indicated any areas within Alameda County adjacent to E.B.M.U.D.
jurisdiction in Contra Costa County since these areas are served by existing
Districts. It is not technically impossible for E.B.M.U.D. to be able to
serve extensive areas now outside their current boundaries if annexations were
accomplished. However, there may be significant political obstacles which
would make such a move impractical.
Most of the areas indicated for development in -the County's General Plan are
currently within EBMUD or other water service districts or could be served by
the adjacent district or private water company.
We have identified only two locations (#1 and #2 on the map) within the Eden
Township area which are currently outside off but could be served bye
E.B.M.U.D. Under the County General Plan rural residential development would
be permitted on existing lots of record (one unit per lot).
We have received an informal development proposal for a third area to the east
of the Fairview Community (#3 on the map). This area is planned and zoned
agricultural. No formal proposal has been received. Plan amendment would be
required.
For your information, Roland Mayne of LAFCO has informed us that there will be
a LAFCO meeting on April 21st where EBMUD spheres of influence will be
discussed.
ry ruly yours,
Willi H. Fraley
Planning Director
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Enclosure
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County Administrator
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CCiSta 2280 Diamond Boulevard, X1440 . Public Works Director
Courity Concord, California 94520-5719 William R.Gray
(415) 671-4295 Chief Deputy
March 25 , 1983
Gentlemen :
The enclosed Board Order was approved by the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors on the morning of March 21 , 1983 .
In the afternoon of that same day, March 21 , . East Bay Municipal
Utility District decided to proceed with the study involving
the two Water Districts , but did not . provide for any type of
moderation panel or recognized advisory committee.
At a special meeting on March 24 , 1983 the Contra Costa Water
District took steps to proceed with the study in general concurrence
with the actions of the EBMUD District Board ' s proposals .
Both Water Boards agreed that the proceedings of the Water Boards
and the meetings of the technical committee , concerning the
study, were to be open to the public and that notification should
be given to those who expressed interest in the monitoringof the
study.
Thank you for responding to our requests for input on such short
notice.
ruly yours
aul E . Kilkenny
Assistant Public Works Dir ctor
Environmental Control
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Enclosure
pek : Consolida. Let. 3. 25 . t3
.,THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
March 22, 1983
Adopted this Order on , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanoen, HcPeak, Torlakson and Schroder.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Water Committee Report-CCWD/EBMUD Study
The Water Committee met on March 21, 1983 and discussed the Contra Costa
Water District (CCWD) and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) study
on consolidation/annexation. The study scope of work, procedures for study,
consultants and financing alternatives were discussed.
Several meetings have been held among interested parties, including
a joint meeting of the two Districts. At the joint meeting drafts of the outline
for the scope of work, consultant requirements, time table and consultant selection
process were thoroughly discussed.
The Water Committee . acknowledges the need for public input into the
study and the right of those who fund the study to control the study.
The Water Committee considered the following five options for performing
the Study:
1. Independent Study Group. The study group would be composed of
representatives of the two Districts, Alameda and Contra Costa
Counties and cities in the two counties. The study group would
approve the scope of study, select a consultant, receive the study
report and make recommendations. Two-thirds of the study costs
would be shared equally by the Districts and one-third by the
other involved parties.
2. Two District Study with Advisory Group. ' The two Districts would
fund the study and select a consultant. The role of the advisory
group would be to advise on consultant selection, approve study
scope, receive study reports, and comment and make recommendations
to the two Districts.
3. Study Independent of Two Districts. A study would be conducted
without funding or guidance from the two Districts. The study
would be funded and conducted by other interested parties. (This
option would be considered if the Districts fail to proceed with
the study in a timely fashion. )
4. Two District Study with Moderator Panel . The study would be funded
entirely by the two Districts. The Districts would select a con-
sultant, approve the scope of work, and receive the study report.
A Moderator Panel would be formed made up of two members of the
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and two members of the
Alameda County Board of Supervisors ( if Alameda County choses
to participate). The role of the Moderator Panel will be to convene
joint meetings of the two District Boards, to hold public hearings
and to facilitate discussion and issue resolution.
5. Two District Study with Moderator Panel and Advisory Committee.
This option is the same as Option #4 with the addition of an Advisory
Committee made up of representatives of the following groups:The .
Board of Supervisors of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, Cities
of Alameda County, the Executive Committee of the Concerned Citizens
for Improved Quality Water (Contra Costa County) , and the League
of Women Voters of the San Francisco Bay Area. The two Districts
will be asked to formally recognize the Advisory Committee. The
role of the Advisory Committee would be to monitor the progress
r` of the study, make recommendations to the Moderator Panel and
the two Districts, to ensure that the issues of importance to
their constituencies are addressed in the study and that the basic
premises that support decisions are well defined and understood.
The Advisory Committee should be notified of all Joint meetings
of the District Boards and all meetings at the Technical Review
Committee.
The Water Committee recommends the following:
1. Option #5, "Two District Study with Moderator Panel and Advisory
Committee" be adopted by the Board of Supervisors as the preferred
way to conduct the study and that the outline for the scope of
work, consultant requirements, time table and consultant selection
process as discussed by the EBMUD and CCWD Boards at their Joint
meeting on March 15, 1983 and attached to the March 18, 1983 letter
from Mr. John DeVito to the Water Committee, be approved.
2. The Board of Supervisors seek concurrence of this study option
from Boards of CCWD and EBMUD and the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors.
3. Confirm the interim assignment of Supervisors McPeak and Torlakson
to the Moderator Panel and request the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors to assign two Supervisors to the Moderator Panel and
that a joint meeting of the two District Boards be convened by
the Moderator Panel as soon as possible. .
4. The staffs of the two Districts compile all pertinent technical
data available on the consolidation/annexation matter and make
this information available to all interested parties at a joint
meeting of the District Boards in May prior to the initiation
of work by the Consultant.
Sunne Wright McPeak Tom Torlakson
Supervisor, District IV Supervisor, District V
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the recommendations of the Water Committee
are APROVED.
1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct cop; of
an cctlon taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Superv(sors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:
J.R. OLSSOnf, COL';`I.TY CLERK
and ox officio Clerk of the Board
Orig. Dept. Public Works-EC
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Public Works Director
Contra Costa Water District Ax... ?w -
East Bay Municipal Utility Dist..:
Concerned' Citizens for Improved .
Qual i ty Water ,- - ?W-CC
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A.Cities of Alameda and Contra v
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League of Women Voters PW .
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APR 41983
CITY OF DI9!BUliN.1
For your information from the
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Water Committee
April 1, 1983
•" DIRECTORS
UJ �� CRAIG Z RA MUN, p u L, BETTE BOATMUN, V.P.,
UDONALD P. FREITAS. TREAS.
L: RONALD E. BUTLER
CONTRA COSTAMATER DISTRICT DANIEL L. PELLEGRINI
r 1331 CONCORD AVENUE
POST OFFICE BOX H2O, CONCORD, CA 94524 JOHN E. DEVITO. GEN. MGR-
- JOHN S. GREGG. MGR. OF OPER.
TELEPHONES 682-5950 OR 439-9169
March 30 , 198.3
Mr. Sanford Skaggs, President
and Members of the Board of Directors
East Bay Municipal Utility District
P.O. Box 24055
Oakland, CA 94623
Subject : EBMUD/CCITD Water Service Improvement Study
Dear Members of the Board:
Responding to your action of Tuesday,. March 22, 1983 , CCWD' s Board
of Directors immediately convened in a special session on Thursday, *
March 24 , 1983 , in order to give full and timely consideration to
your proposed scope of the work and study plan.
Continuing our efforts to expedite the study program and also accom-
modate EBMUD ' s concerns, the CCWD ' s Board of Directors carefully
considered your proposal and respectfully suggests the following
changes:
EBMUD/CCWD WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. STUDY
The title of the study was changed to EBMUD/CCWD WATER SERVICE
IMPROVEMENT STUDY.
Scope of the Work
Page 1 .
I . Purpose
A. Delete the last sentence in paragraph one of Subsection A,
thereby allowing for a broad indepth study purpose that will
answer questions of concern to EBMUD/CCWD rate payers regarding
physical facilities , sharing of water supplies , allocation of
resources , allocation of shortage, allocation of debt, along
with other water resources reliability, financial and institu-
tional impact issues, etc.
Page 3 .
Identify. subsection beginning with Evaluation as Subsection H.
Identify subsection beginning with Selected as Subsection I .
Mr. Sanford Skaggs
and Members of the beard of Directors
Page 3
March 30 , 1983
Under Responsibility
Item 2 - Boards of Directors - becomes Joint Board Sessions
Item 6 - Boards of Directors - becomes Joint Board Sessions
Item 9 - * Selection Panel - This footnote was added:
*Will consist of the General Managers of each District, a
representative of each District' s professional staff and an
outside professional mutually agreed upon by the General
Managers of the two Districts.
Item 10 - Boards of Directors - becomes Joint Board Sessions
Item 11 - Lead District was deleted
Under Target Date
Item 10 - Change date to May 18 - ,June 1
.Item 11 - May 25 - June 1 was deleted
Phase I - Review Process
I . Public Participation
The following line was added after the general public (on the
.second line) - including a representative of CCIQW (Concerned
Citizens for Improved Quality Water) .
III . Technical Review
The following paragraph was added as paragraph 2:
Interested parties shall be notified in advance of the date,
time , place and subject of all technical review meetings. . In
order not to impede the progress of the technical review sessions,
interested citizens are asked to be observers rather than
participants and are welcomed to submit their views and comments
to the joint board sessions.
r
Mr. Sanford Skaggs
Members of the Board of Directors
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March 30 , 1983
Financing
Title was changed to Financing and Administration.
The following paragraph was added as paragraph 2:
The contract with the consultant will be a three-party agreement
between the consultant and the two districts, with one district
designated as the administering agent with responsibility for
processing payments, maintaining appropriate records and related
administrative matters.
Finally, in order to keep this study moving, the CCWD' s Board of
Directors respectfully requests a joint session of the two Boards
to immediately resolve any differences that may remain following
your next meeting on this subject.
If there are none , then our Board suggests that Mr. Gilbert and I
meet at any early date to provide sufficient detail to the scope
outline and develop an RFP (Request For Proposal) in order to insure
that the study results will adequately answer the questions of
concern to EBMUD/CCWD rate payers.
Your cooperation is most appreciated.
Very truly yours,
ohn E. DeVito
General Manager
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Attachments
fr Mr. Sanford Skaggs,
Members of the Board of Directors
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March 30 , 1983
Consultant Qualifications
Page 1.
be experienced
Article 5 was modified as follows: The consultant shall inelude-are
in matters
experieneed California legal ad�ise�-�a ie-has-}�ne�aledge-ef-laws
governing the operations of water utilities, including EBMUD and CCWD,
intergovernmental activities, and water rights.
Page 2.
Principal Commitment
This paragraph was modified as follows : The consultant shall propose
as project director
a principal who has experience in some of the areas listed under '
have responsible charge of the work of
Qualifications and who will ma3te-at-least-a-59�-tine-eei��aer�t-ef
this
the study..
Conclusions and Recommendations
This paragraph was modified as follows: The study shall include
development of an analysis of the alternatives presented in a . clear
understandable form to provide a basis for public decision-making.
specific
However , it shall not include eenelusiens-and recommendations.
Consultant Selection Process
The time table was modified as follows:
Under Action
Review Gf_qeeied Candidates (These two lines were combined into 'one,
and Hire Consultant and were originally Items 10 and 11)