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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Public Utility ® �District Truckee Donner ti Post Office Box 309 0 11570 Donner Pass Road a Truckee, California 95734 (91 )587-3896 w Genera! rtagef Board of Directors Peter L. Ho[zmeister Joseph R.Aguera John L.Corbett REGULAR MEETING Richard K.Curran 6:00 P. M. - MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1990 'Pa ciao Maass TDPUD BOARD ROOM A G E N D A 1. Call to order 2 . Roll call CLOSED SESSION RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION 3 . Public input (7 :25 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible) CONSENT AGENDA 4 . Approval of the April 16, May 2 , May 7 , May 10, 1990 minutes 5. Resolution fixing and placing electric and water standby charges on District tax roll for collection by the Counties of Placer and Nevada �. Resolution implementing and fixing electric and water standby charges pursuant to Ordinance No. 7501 for the fiscal year 1990- 91 7 . Resolution making nominations for special district vacancies on Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission 8 . Resolution establishing a policy regulating the use of facsimile machines for receipt of proposals UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9 . Consideration of budget for 1990 NEW BUSINESS 10. Request of Don Casler to address the Board 11. Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 1 to the Donner Trails Tank No. 2 project 12 . Report from Director Sutton regarding attendance at the Planning for Tomorrow in Truckee meeting 13 . Discussion of California Department of Finance audit of District' s claims for disaster relief assistance; possible action 14 . Discussion of audit of surplus funds pertaining to the Truckee Sanitation Assessment Districts 1, 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 Continued 16 ROUTINE BUSINESS 15. Correspondence - Letter from Pat Shane of Sha-Neva dated June 1, 1990 16. Direction regarding draft minutes of April 9 , May 21, June 4 , and June 11, 1990 17 . Bills for approval 18 . Staff reports CLOSED SESSION RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION ADJOURNMENT C E R T I F I C A T I O N I hereby certify that the foregoing agenda has been posted in the District ffice and Government Center, provided to the U. S. Post office and County jrary , r posting, and mailed to the Directors and interested parties on e 1 1990. / Susan M. Craig, Deputy Di rict Clerk 0 0 0 TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL - TUNE 18, 1990 TOTAL ELECTRIC WATER DESCRIPTION _-----------------------_..__---------------------------------------------•----------------------- FRANK B. HALL & CO. INS. 5,000.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 BOILER & MACHINERY INSURANCE COVERAGE M090-87 MC DONOUGH, HOLLAND & ALLEN INC. 1,855.25 1,855.25 TRUCKEE RIVER ISSUES R. SUPPLY CO. 1,567.94 119.29 1,448.65 INV.-ROCKWELL, MUELLER, CHRISTY BOXES, FAUCET KITS SAUERS ENGINEERING INC. 7,735.77 7,735.77 DISTRICT WATER MASTERPLAN (6588.75), DONNER TRAILS NUMBER 2 (1147.02) STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 1,078.00 1,078.00 CATEGORY 4 GENERATOR OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE BILLING 7.7 TONS REMOVED FROM 11570 DONNER PASS RD SITE 1987/88 FISCAL YEAR TRUCKEE HEATING AND SHEET METAL 3,300.00 .3,30D.00 POUR AMANA ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS FOR CAL TRANS OFFICE M090--98 WESTERN HARDWARE & TOOLS 1,009.33 1,009.33 SMALL MISC. TOOLS, GRIPS, CUTTERS, PLIERS ------------------------------------ 21,546.29 8,006.62 13,539.67 Tune 18, 1990 TO OTHER TDPUD DIRECTORS FROM PAT SUTTON Attached is a copy of information re Truckee Government and Alternatives prepared and distributed at public meeting on Tune 12 sponsored by the. "Planning for Tomorrow In Truckee" group. Also: a copy of the Notice of that group's next meeting tomorrow eve. TRUCKEE - AS WE ARE NOW ALTERNATIVES SPECIAL DISTRICTS : PLANNING COMMISSION( "CPC), MUNICIPAL ADVIS, COUNCIL REGULATORY Each district can adopt - Approval over development pro]. : w Advisory only-no direct *ORITY & : and enforce rules about : Subject to appeal to supervisors : authority. Official representatives RESPONSIBILITY its services and facilities ; No direct regulatory authority : N of the community to the supervisors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . z Each afters a ranee of services No formal service abilities No formal service abilities Based on the type of district. : Activities: Activities: SERVICES All except_TCO are bi-county Hearings : w Town meetings and surreys to AND TDPUD-Water, Electric. Approval of general : ¢ develop community positions ACTIVITIES TSD-Sewage collection plan amendments Sponsor or help co-ordinate TSA-Sewage treatment : o special district activities TFPD-Structure fire suppr. : 0 Give planning advice Mutual aid/ An information conduit between the lildland fires community and county agencies Ambulance : Voice of community to the board TDP&R-Rec.,parks,facillfles ; Sponsorlconduct studies of changes TTAP-Airport In farm of local government TCD-Cemetary TFHD-Hospital : TTSD-Schools : . . ESENTATION : Locally elected boards Appointed by the supervisors 5-1 i people elected&/or appointed IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESOURCES! : Choices largely limited : Costs home by county general Community volunteers; county may REVENUES : to user fees &property taxes fund; permit fees contribute money,offices, staff . :w PROS ; No changes necessary-this is our present system. The special : � Provides a single politleal entity to districts independently provide marry of the community's services. : a work and speak for the whole comm. over the FULL range of Issues. ECPC provides a measure of influence over planning and land use matters. Could be a transitional step towards W Incorporation k we want it later. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . ¢ . , Truckee only gets 112 of one of the fhte supervisors. Wrttiout Advisory only-no direct regulatory CONS : direct and accountable representation, it is unlikely we will get : o authority. significant political attention by the board. Effectiveness depends on both Existence of many Independently elected boards can contribute community supporVconsensus to fragmentation of Truckee's political Identity and weaken and supervisor attitudes. our voice in dealing with the county. �, ALTERNATIVES MULTI-PURPOSE DISTRICT :INCORPORATION WITHOUT Special Ds: INCORPORATION WITH SDs Can adopt and enforce rules Broad authority to carry out necessary functions and enact ordinances on planning, t its services and land use,pudic safety,traffic, road maintenance, snow removal and animal Control facilities NO CONTROL.OF DISTRICTS .DiSTRICT(S) FUNCTION(S) TAKEN OVER Multiple service capablities Assume certain county services such as. planning,zoning, building Inspection, that may extend into areas police protection,road maintenance,snow removal and animal control services presently served by existing special districts -Plus services of any districts :taken Into the city Could consolidate the functions of several districts Into a County contlnues to provide for health services,welfare and other social services, single district criminal justice system,elections and voter registration, library, and general gait services such as clerk/recorder, etc. Services may be contracted to county agencies (or private entitles ff desired and appropriate). . .Ily elected board Locally elected council; highest degree of local self-government readity available .4 Choices largely limited Wide variety of sources, some transferred from county, some unige to cities: to user fees & property taxes •Sales tax •Property tax •Motor vehicle In lieu and fines -Trans. Oc cup. (TOT) :Service charges •User fees - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Consolidation Into one district might : Completely local representation and control give cost efficiencies and getter co- - Greatest accountability of elected officials to the community ordination of services. Locally generated revenues controlled within the community A single entity might better represent . our Interests to the county. Additional revenues from state and federal sources that are not available to the county. Cannot directly control planning and Revenue might not be adequate to paybr required/desired services. land use, traffic, etc. Risk of additional fragmentation ;Di#flcuttles associated with absorbing May not be politically feasible. of our political identity. :bl-county districts or districts whose boundaries don't coincide with city's. May not be politically feasible. i a PLANNING FOR TOMORROW IN TRUCKEE June 14, 1991) As most of you know, about 220 persons attended the PTT meeting Tuesday, June 12, at which Dr. Al Sokolow shared information about the various govermental alternatives. Many of you stayed to hear the results of the poll. For those who weren' t able to � stay, it . was very clear that the incoroporat ion alternatives ' (with and without the special districts) were the direction the community people wanted to move. We need to retake some decisions , about what PTT will do. Agenda: -does PTT want to take the lead in exploring incorporation --if yes, 1- ow do we approach" the following . -inclusion/exclusion of special districts in fcasability study ---carp we put inclusion/exclusion issue on the ballet -w i 1 d l and fire concerns of TFAD, USFS, CDF financial feasability of incorporation -LAFCO and other required processes -cost of feasabi1ity study & raising of funds -do you want a change in the present leadership (mainly GT) -would you agree to a coordinating committee to work with leadership (no decision retaking authority) -begin to establish a calendar My thanks to Kathleen Eagan and all who helped her. ._-My thanks to jon, again, for letting us meet in the Library. ` See you Tuesday -- bring a friend - remember, our meetings are open to the community -- this has been and is a YM999n2fA thanks, to all of you ! George S. Ticknor RESULTS OF THE PLANNING FOR TOMORROW IN TRUCKEE POLL OF THE AUDIENCE The following are the results of the poll that was taken of the audience at the Planning for Tomorrow in Truckee meeting held on June 12, 1990• The audience was asked to indicate its first, second, and third choice for the various types of government entities that were discussed. The audience was also allowed to write in a choice. T e of G vernment 1 st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Incorporation that 83 44 21 takes in special districts Incorporation that 52 81 15 leaves special districts alone Municipal advisory council 18 21 30 Leave things as they are 23 4 14 Multi-purpose special district 10 19 40 Write in-including city/county 12 8 18 form of government • RESOLUTION HO. 9019 OF THE TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT IMPLEMENTING AND FIXING ELECTRIC AND WATER STANDBY CHARGES PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 7501 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 WHEREAS, on February 18, 1975, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District duly adopted Ordinance No. 7501 fixing electric and water standby charges on lands within the District boundaries and providing a means for collection thereof; and WHEREAS, on August 16, 1982, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 8240 amending Ordinance 7501 to include Placer as well as Nevada County; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 7501 prescribes that implementation of the actual charges shall be made by resolution of the Board for each fiscal year: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District as follows: 1. The electric standby charge for the fiscal year 1990-91 shall be the sum of $20 for any parcel consisting of one acre or more, and the sum of $10 for any parcel of less than one acre. 2 . The water standby charge for the fiscal year 1990-91 shall be the sum of $10 for any parcel consisting of one acre or more, and the sum of $5 for any parcel of less than one acre. 3 . The District shall determine the lands to be affected thereby for the current fiscal year and the charges to be assessed, levied and collected on the lands and parcels, and upon the completion thereof a subsequent resolution shall be approved fixing and placing the electrical and water standby charges on the District tax roll for collection by Placer and Nevada Counties. 4 . The Clerk of the District is hereby directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Board of Supervisors and the County Auditor of the County of Placer, and the Board of Supervisors and the County Auditor of the County of Nevada. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District at a meeting held within the District on the 18th day of June 1990 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Aguera, Corbett, Curran, Sutton and Maass. NOES: None. ,ABSENT: None. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Y Jam s A. Maass, President ATTEST ,, S an M. Craig, Deguty D' triot Clerk smc i RESOLUTION HO. 9020 OF THE TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT FIXING AND PLACING ELECTRIC AND WATER STANDBY CHARGES ON DISTRICT TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTIES OF PLACER AND NEVADA WHEREAS, on February 18, 1975, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District duly adopted Ordinance No. 7901 fixing electric and water standby charges on sands within the District boundaries and providing a means for collection thereof; and WHEREAS, on August 16, 1982 , the Board adopted Resolution No. 8240 amending Ordinance 7501 to include Placer as well as Nevada County; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 1990 the Board adopted Resolution No. 9019 implementing and fixing electric and water standby charges pursuant to Ordinance No. 7501 for the fiscal year 1990-01; and WHEREAS, the District has now determined the lands affected thereby and the charges to be assessed, levied and collected on the lands and parcels; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District as follows: 1. That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer, State of California, and the County of Nevada, State of California, levy the standby charges against the parcels and owners of record listed on the computer itemization of unimproved parcels kept and maintained in the Engineering Department of the District and made a part hereof by reference, and that the County Auditors and Tax Collectors be instructed to levy and collect said charges in the same manner as County taxes as by law and in said ordinance provide. Upon completion and correction of the current list through June 30, 1990, a copy will be forwarded to the Auditor Controller of each County. 2 . That the Clerk of the District be directed to forward certified copies of the resolution to the Board of Supervisors and County Auditor of the County of Placer, and the Board of Supervisors and County Auditor of the County of Nevada. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District at a meeting held within said District on the 18th day of June 1990 by the following roll calf. vote: AYES: Aguera, Corbett, Curran, Sutton and Maass. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By J s A. Maass, President ATTEST: su n M. Craig, Deputy Di riot Clerk smc RESOLUTION HO. 9021 OF THE TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ESTABLISHING A POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF FACSIMILE MACHINES FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility agrees that the purpose for requiring sealed bids is to provide confidentiality up to the point of the public bid opening; and WHEREAS, a facsimile transmission, by it' s nature, is not protected by confidentiality; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined it is inappropriate for the District to consider any document transmitted by facsimile machine because the consideration of such a document could place District staff in a position where an allegation of wrong-doing could be made, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District that the following policy be adopted: It is the policy of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District to prohibit the consideration of any document sent to the District by facsimile transmission in response to an invitation for sealed bids. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District at a regular meeting duly called and held within the District on the 18th day of June 1990 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Aguera, Corbett, Curran, Sutton and Maass. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT J es A, Maass, President ATTEST` i Susan M. Craig, Deputy strict Clerk smc RESOLUTION NO. 9022 OF THE TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT MAKING NOMINATIONS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT VACANCIES ON NEVADA COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District has received notice of request for nominations for the special district positions on the Nevada County LAFCo pursuant to Section 56332 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District desire to nominate individuals to serve on Nevada County LAFCo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors that Patricia S. Sutton be nominated as Special District Representative ##1 to the Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission for a two year term. Further, that the Board reaffirm its intent to support Ron Sweet as Representative #2 for a four year term, and Kathy Kreiger as the Alternate Representative for a four year term. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District at a meeting duly called and held within the District on the 18th day of June 1990 by the following roll call vote; AYES: Aguera, Corbett, Curran, Sutton and Maass. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By J s A. Maass, 'President f' ATTEST* Susan M. Craig, Deputy Di ri.Ct Clerk smc June 18 , 1990 I, Patricia S. Sutton, hereby accept the nomination for Representative #1 for a two year term on LAFCo. t