CCMIN073075 - Laserfiche WebLink

443 the guidelines that had been given to the negotiator. She stated further that the best way to resolve this matter would be at the bargaining table and that she would introduce a resolution to provide retroactivity to July 1, 1975, if agreement could be reached by July 8, 1975, with the P.C.E.A. employees. It was moved by Councilmember LeClaire, and seconded by Mayor Kinney, that Resolution No. 75-l39, indicating the City Council's intention to grant to members of the Pleasanton City Employees Association benefits negotiated under a Memorandum of Understanding if agreed to by July 8, 1975, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Herlihy, LeClaire, McLain, Philcox, and Mayor Kinney NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Kinney further indicated that the authorization given to the negotiator had not been changed and although the City had a little room to negotiate it was not enough to meet the demands of the employees. He requested that the employees go back to the table and resolve this matter, and again thanked them for their presentation. Mayor Kinney recessed the meeting at 8:35 P.M. Mayor Kinney reconvened the meeting at 8:45 P.M. SPECIAL REPORTS Provision of Sewage Treatment Capacity Mr, Edgar made introductory remarks, stating the purpose of this general work session was to bring Council up to date on problems related to provision of sewage treatment and action required at this time to maintain the greatest level of ser- vice. Sunol Plant Proposed Renovation to Improve Treatment and Increase Reliability Mr. Campbell presented the staff report dated June 25, 1975, regarding this matter. He proposed rehabilitating the existing old Digester as a secondary unit for increased sludge digestion capacity. He listed improvements necessary to make the digester usable for this service, at a cost of approximately $23,000.00, which should last for ten years. Mr. Campbell explained this improvement would improve quality but not quantity of capacity. Councilmember Herlihy expressed concern regarding additional money being spent on the Plant and the high engineering fees. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Philcox, and seconded by Councilmember McLain, that Resolution No. 75-140, authorizing rehabilitation of the existing old Digester for an approximate cost of $23,000.00, and authorizing the proper City officials to execute the contract, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Herlihy, LeClaire, McLain, Philcox, and Mayor Kinney NOES: None ABSENT: None Up-stream Monitoring Program Mr. Campbell presented an interim status report on the up-stream monitoring program, stating there was no change or recommendations at this time, and that a final report would be presented later. Mocho Pump Station Odor Control Mr. Campbell presented the report regarding West Pleasanton Sewer Odor Abate- ment and the status of negotiations with Valley Community Services District re- garding a possible joint method of odor control. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Herlihy, and seconded by Councilmember LeClaire, that Resolution No. 75-141, authorizing staff to proceed with construction of an activated carbon absorption system for the control of odors that would be vented from the West Pleasanton Sewer, at an approximate cost of $5,300.00, if negotiations cannot be reached with Valley Community Ser- vices District for joint odor abatement, be adopted. 2. 6/30/75