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REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Report, Re: Allocation of 291 additional sewer connections a~..S~no.!..S~wage' Treatment Plant Mr. Edgar explained that the Council will belooking at two documents this evening, the Assistant City Manager's report on allocation of remaining capacity at Sunol Treatment Plant, and the resolution establishing a method for allocation, prepared by the City Attorney. Mr. Campbell presented his report dated April, 1976 for discussion. Councilmember Brandes had severe reservations regarding the regulation of flow from ~he Fairgrounds and cited figures from a study entitled "In- dustrial Waste Report" prepared by Kennedy Engineers in June 1975 which he felt did not correspond with the figures cited in the report presented for study tonight regarding B.O.D. loading from the Fairgrounds. Mr. Ted Erler, representing Kennedy Engineers, was present and indicated that the earlier report was general in nature and looked at a variety of uses within the City. The figures regarding B.O.D. in the present staff report were the result of a specific analysis of just flows into and out of the sewer line through the Fairgrounds. Mr. Brandes asked to see the documentation used regarding Fair flow to the Sunol plant to back up Mr. Campbell's report. General Council discussion ensued and it was pointed out that the figures in question had previously been shown to and made available to the Council during a litigation session held on April 5, 1976. Mr. Scheidig reviewed his report and resolution setting parameters for sewer permit allocations. Mayor Philcox recognized requests from members of the audience to address the Council. Mr. Woody Pereira, representing Morrison Homes, suggested that Council consider allocating 200 DUE's for the first two years, then declining to 100 DUE's per year for the next three years. He also suggested some changes in the staff report since it is to be an Exhibit to the resolution; that Morrison's allocation refer to Pleasanton Valley, rather than delin- eating Creeks Bend or Woodthrush. Mr. Chuck Seymour, 492 San Gabriel Court, addressed the Council, stating his concerns regarding the lack of City control over the amount of sewage coming out of the Fairgrounds. He stated further that the Regional Board would like to see attendance figures by the Fair. This, coupled with the Fair's building plans for year-around use, is continually adding more flow to the Sunol Plan~. Mr. Robert Pearson, 3590 Churchill Court, next addressed the Council. He also expressed his concern regarding the Fair's sewage flow to the Sunol Plant and objected to the fact that the Fair is protected from paying sewer service charges by an agreement valid for the life of the plant. He felt that the City should do whatever they have to do to see that the Fair Board pay their fair share, even it is necessary for the contract to be litigated. Harry C. Elliott, Jr., representing H. C. Elliott, Inc., 47 Quail. Court, Walnut Creek, spoke next, commending the City staff on compiling the figures for the allocation system proposed. He, too, stated that his company would like to see a larger percent allocated in the earlier years, but that the only solution is final abandonment of the plant and the phasing into V.C.S.D. Mr. William G. Kovak, Weymouth Court, asked what alternative the City had if a natural or unnatural disaster befell the Sunol Plant. Mayor Philcox outlined the City's plans to phase out the Sunol Plant. Mr. Dudley Frost, representing Morrison Homes, next addressed the City Council expressing his desire for team effort in solving these pro- blems and knowing where the City is heading in this regard. -5- 4-12-76