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Minutes - Board - 1997-06-12ti ;a • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes of Board of Directors Regular Meeting held June 12, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District met in regular session on June 12, 1997, at 6:00 p.m., conference room 1 -A of the Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Director Ferryman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Director Perry led the Pledge of Allegiance. Director Reade gave the invocation. ROLL CALL: Directors Present: James Ferryman, Art Perry, Nate Reade, Arlene Schafer, Dan Worthington Staff Present: Robin Hamers, Manager/Engineer; Alan Burns, General Counsel; Lois Thompson, Assistant Manager; Joan Revak, Clerk of the District; Susan Temple, Treasurer; Reba Coulter, Finance; Dawn Guastella, Permit Specialist Others Present: Judy Ware Ware Disposal, Inc. P. O Box 8206 Newport Beach, CA 92658 CONSENT CALENDAR -------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Director Reade motioned to approve the Consent Calendar subject to the approval of the renewal contribution to the SDRMA. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. MINUTES Approved Minutes of The minutes for the regular meeting of May 8, 1997, were Regular Meeting, approved as distributed. May 8, 1997 Approved Minutes of Special The minutes for the special meeting of May 29, 1997, were Meeting, approved as distributed. May 29, 1997 • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 2 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING imLD JUNE 12, 1997 REPORTS MANAGER'S REPORTS Approved Occupancy Report The Trash Occupancy Count reflected an increase of 4 units in and payment of $154,691.96 the occupancy report for solid waste collection as of May 1, to Costa Mesa Disposal for 1997. Therefore, the total for June is 21,062. Board directed trash collection services for Staff to prepare a warrant for $154,691.96 to Costa Mesa June 1997 Disposal on July 1, 1997, for payment for June trash collection based on the June count of 21,062. REFUNDS In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, the following refunds were granted subsequent to receiving evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement from the applicants: Approved payment of Assistance League of Newport-Mesa $1,052.28 to Parcel Address: 212 Sierks Assistance League of Assessor's Parcel No. 426 - 202 -60 Newport-Mesa Trash refund: $945.96 • Sewer refund: $106.32 Tax years: 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97 Approved payment of Norbert Balsam $215.88 to Parcel Address: 1931 Newport Norbert Balsam Assessor's Parcel No. 419 - 211 -02 Trash refund: $ 472.98 Sewer underpayment: <$257.10> Tax years: 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97 Approved payment of Helen Ryan Bryan $2,418.06 to Parcel Address: 2005 Anaheim, A -D Helen Ryan Bryan Assessor's Parcel No. 422 - 135 -16 Trash refund: $2,364.90 Sewer refund: $53.16 Tax years: 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97 Approved payment of Irvin Chapman $472.98 to Parcel Address: 2969 Airway Irvin Chapman Assessor's Parcel No. 936 -79 -003 Trash refund: $472.98 Tax years: 1994 -95, 1995-96, and 1996 -97 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 3 MINUTES - BOARD OF DUW.CTORS MEETING IIEI.D JUNE 12, 1997 Approved payment of Chen -Chih Cheng $4,782.96 to Parcel Address: 2567 Orange Avenue Chen -Chih Cheng Assessor's Parcel No. 439 - 161 -32 Trash refund: $4,729.80 Sewer refund: $53.16 Tax years: 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97 Approved payment of Ann Marie Coppen $162.71 to Parcel Address: 2164 Canyon, Unit L Ann Marie Coppen Assessor's Parcel No. 422 - 081 -34 Trash refund: $162.71 Tax year: 1996 -97 Approved payment of Robert Krogh $542.03 to Parcel Address: Fullerton Robert Krogh Assessor's Parcel No. 426 - 264 -19 Trash refund: $472.97 Sewer refund: $69.06 Tax years: 1994 -95, 1995 -96, and 1996 -97 Approved payment of Peter S. Rodgers $5,822.12 to Parcel Address: 800 W. Wilson/2255 Placentia Peter S. Rodgers Assessor's Parcel No. 422 - 364 -10 Trash: $5,857.56 Sewer underpayment: <$35.44> Tax years: 1995 -96 and 1996 -97 Approved payment of David Stott $325.41 to Parcel Address: 2164 Canyon, Unit D David Stott Assessor's Parcel No. 422 - 081 -27 Trash: $325.41 Tax years: 1995 -96 and 1996 -97 Approved payment of Jeffrey Wells $1,891.92 to Parcel Address: 140 E. Bay Jeffrey Wells Assessor's Parcel No. 426 - 182 -04 Trash: $1,891.92 Tax years: 1994 -95, 1995 -96 and 1996 -97 • u • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 4 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING nmD JUNE 12, 1997 Approved payment of Renguan Zhao $1,987.89.to Parcel Address: 2525 Orange Avenue Renguan Zhao Assessor's Parcel Nos. 439 - 412 -01, 439 - 412 -03, 439 - 412 -04, 439 - 412 -05, 439 - 412 -06, and 439 - 412 -07 Trash: $1,952.45 Sewer: $35.44 Tax years 1995 -96 and 1996 -97 Approved payment of Parker Pacific $67.50 to Parcel Address: 162 A Rochester Parker Pacific Overcharge of fixture fees: $67.50 RECYCLING REPORTS Waste Diversion Report May The Waste Diversion Report for May 1997 showing a 31.94% 1997 was received and filed diversion rate was received and filed. Approved Contract Payment The Board approved contract payment to CR Transfer for to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for the month of May 1997 in the $120,001.32 amount of $120,001.32. ENGINEER'S REPORTS Project Status Report was received and filed. TREASURER'S REPORTS Financial Report as of May 31, 1997, was received and filed Report of Monies on Deposit as of May 31, 1997, was received and filed The Project Status Report for June 1, 1997, was accepted as submitted. The Financial Report as of May 31, 1997, was accepted as submitted. The Report of Monies on Deposit as of May 31, 1997, was accepted as submitted. Approved Warrant 97 -12 for Warrant Resolution #CMSD 97 -12 was approved, authorizing June 1997, in the amount of the President and Secretary to sign the warrant and instructing $420,307.47 the Finance Department to draw a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District General Fund in the amount of $420,307.47 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT S MWUTF3 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD ,TUNE 12, 1997 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Hamers presented a letter from Ms. Karen J. Covington, Claims Examiner, Special District Risk Management Authority, dated May 23, 1997, to Ronald E. Stewart, of Stewart, Humpherys, Burchett, Sandelman & Molin. Ms. Covington's letter accompanied a check for $32,000 payable to the City of Costa Mesa to cover costs due to.the litigation of Olcott v. Costa Mesa Sanitary District. MANAGER'S REPORTS SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AB939 UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES ANTI- SCAVENGING ENFORCEMENT REPORTS USE OF CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT Mr. Hamers and Staff met with Don Lamm, Perry Valentine, Sandy Benson, and Bill Morris of the City on May 12, 1977, to discuss Code Enforcement. Mr. Hamers related the City Council has directed Code Enforcement to concentrate on other areas that do not include scavenging or screening of trash containers. Mr. Hamers detailed the agreement between the District and City Staff as follows: The City will continue to provide anti - scavenging enforcement as the availability of personnel permits. District Staff is investigating the use of a volunteer to monitor the screening of trash containers and pass out flyers. Mr. Alan Burns, District Counsel, will research the feasibility of the District passing its own anti - scavenging and screening of trash containers ordinance to allow contract enforcement officers to be hired directly by the District. Ms. Thompson reported that Mr. Morris will contact Staff pending City Council direction. ATTORNEY'S REPORTS LEGAL OPINION - CITY/DISTRICT REGULATING WITHIN SAME TERRITORY Mr. Burns reported his research indicated the District has the authority to regulate matters pertaining to sanitation and scavenging and can enact an enforceable ordinance. Mr. Burns advised the District can hire an enforcement officer to issue citations, and prosecution of violators will be by the District Attorney. Mr. Burns related a discussion • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 6 MINUTEs - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD JUNE 12, 1997 he had with Mr. Tom Kathe, City Attorney, who felt the City would welcome the District enacting an ordinance and suggested the District prepare a proposal for the City Council to review. Mr. Hamers reported $12,000 per year has been budgeted toward anti - scavenging enforcement and $5,000 per year is available from CR Transfer. President Ferryman directed Staff to generate a report for the Board outlining the proposed plan. Mr. Hamers will prepare a letter to Mr. Alan Roeder informing him of the District's proposal. Director Schafer motioned to approve the plan in concept, and direct Staff to return a draft ordinance at the July 1997 Board meeting. Director Reade seconded. Motion carried unanimously. CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Mr. Hamers introduced an interoffice memorandum from Ms. Sandra M. Benson, Senior Code Enforcement Office of the City of Costa Mesa, dated June 4, 1997. Ms. Benson's memorandum advised that the Code Enforcement Officer, Officer James Beres, was not available to do any significant anti- scavenging/trash container enforcement for the Month of May due to a constrained schedule. There were 8 flyers distributed in response to citizen's requests. Of the 8 locations inspected for alleged violations of CMMC 8 -81 (C), there were 6 found to be in violation. Flyers were distributed to all 8 locations. POLICE REPORT. Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Ms. Holly Carver of the Costa Mesa Police Department, dated June 4, 1997. Ms. Carter's memo showed the number of calls for service for scavenging for May 1997 as follows: LOCATION CALLS FOR SERVICE CITE /ARREST AREA I 2 0 AREA II 4 0 AREA III 5 1 AREA IV 0 0 TOTAL It 0 • SCREENING OF TRASH CONTAINERS Mr. Hamers had nothing further to add under this item. 0 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 7 Mraws - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING APED JUNE 12, 1997 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT Ms. Thompson, Director Reade, District Staff, and City Staff met with Americlean representatives on May 16, 1997, to discuss the status of the Household Hazardous Waste Grant. Ms. Thompson reported there is $6,795 in grant funds remaining in the budget that must be utilized by June 30, 1997, or returned to the state. A portion of the remaining grant money had been allocated to reimburse City and District Staff expense. The City has committed to waive reimbursement of regular Staff time, but will require reimbursement for overtime expense. Ms. Thompson proposed holding an additional ABOP event on June 28, 1997. Ms. Thompson estimated the event will cost approximately $7,200. Ms. Thompson reported Americlean has offered to contribute $500 toward the ABOP event, to be utilized after the initial $6,795 in grant money has been depleted. Ms. Thompson requested the Board establish a $2,000 contingency fund in the event the program exceeds the $7,295 available from the combined Household Hazardous Waste grant monies and Americlean's contribution. Director Reade motioned to establish a contingency fund of $2,000 to be made available in the event the proposed ABOP program exceeds $7,295. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY RECYCLING PROGRAM Ms. Thompson reported the Mini Telephone Book Recycling Program began on June 10, 1997. Ms. Thompson arranged for bins at Lion's Park, Orange Coast College Recycling Center, and Costa Mesa City Hall. The bin locations are advertised via the 800 number printed on the cover of the Pacific Bell phone books, press releases, and the Orange County Fairgrounds message board. The Costa Mesa Community Report will contain an article covering the program. Ms. Thompson further reported her conversation with Susan Lucero, Pacific Bell Directory representative, wherein Ms. Thompson was advised Pacific Bell will support the June program with general program assistance to local agencies, press releases, media campaign, and the activation of the 800 number appearing on the cover of the new yellow pages. Ms. Lucero committed to partial support of the November 1997 program. Pacific Bell will supply a trailer to load the recycled directories for transport and buy back the books at a rate of $50 per ton for the November program. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 8 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING InmD JUNE 12, 1997 Ms. Thompson advised that the 800 number appearing on the telephone books will only be active during the June recycling program. Pacific Bell agreed to refer Costa Mesa residents calling the number to the Costa Mesa Recycling Hotline number for recycling information during the November program. Ms. Lucero expressed concern that supporting both the June and November recycling programs would possibly create confusion and mislead residents into recycling the yellow pages distributed in June during the November white page recycling program. Director Worthington voiced displeasure that Pacific Bell's scheduling of separate distribution dates for the yellow pages and white pages, and subsequent determination that they cannot fully participate in the recycling of both the yellow pages and white pages, is placing an additional burden on the residents of Costa Mesa and their recycling efforts. Ms. Thompson reported fifteen of the City's seventeen schools are prepared to participate in the November program. GRASSCYCLING EDUCATION CAMPAIGN Ms. Thompson reported the grasscycling public education program is underway. A sample announcement was presented to the Board, and will be published a total of eleven times as follows: Daily Pilot May 29, June 7, June 12, June 21, and June 26 Costa Mesa Breeze . June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, and July 24 Ms. Thompson reported the expenditure for the campaign was $985, which is under the projected amount of $1,200. Ms. Thompson reported receiving calls requesting the grasscycling and composting brochures. LARGE ITEM COLLECTION PROGRAM Ms. Thompson reported the Large Item Collection Program will begin on June 23, 1997, and run through August 29, 1997. Tags advising residents of the program are currently being distributed by Costa Mesa Disposal. Ms. Thompson further reported the availability of names and phone numbers of charitable organizations requesting donations to give residents the option of recycling their reusable large items. The list is available to residents by mail, fax or at City Hall. Ms. Thompson plans to have next year's flyers include a notation that this charitable organization list is available. • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 9 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMT4G HELD JUNE 12, 1997 RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING - JUNE 11, 1997 Mr. Hamers reported the Recycling Committee met June 11 with Director Worthington, Director Perry and Staff members. Messrs. David Fahrion, David Ronnenberg and Terry Schneider of CR &R also attended. Four items were discussed at the meeting: 1. CR Transfer Contract Provisions. Director Worthington reported meeting with CR Transfer to discuss reaching the 50 percent required recycling. Mr. Hamers suggested Directors take a tour of the facilities to view the recent updates in recycling procedures. 2. Future of the Telephone Book Recycling Program Director Worthington related his concern regarding the various directory companies' lack of interest in assisting the taxpayers in recycling the telephone books they put into the community. Director Worthington suggested compiling a report on the number of tons ending up in the landfills to be distributed to the media if the directory companies continue to disregard this situation. 3. Video - The Magic of Recycling. Director Worthington reported the Committee watched a short video entitled The Magic of Recycling. The video is a synopsis of the program put on by a magician and proven to be very entertaining and educational. Ms. Judy Ware requested Ms. Thompson contact her regarding showing the video. 4. Tire Amnesty Day. Ms. Thompson reported the Orange County Conservation Corps; which is comprised of at -risk youths hired by the state, has received a grant in Orange County to begin recycling tires. Ms. Thompson reported the District has been given the opportunity to host a tire roundup, free to the District with the exception of Staff time, and held at Cla -Val. The OCCC would staff the event and has permits to haul the tires to a recycling facility. • President Ferryman directed Staff to pursue the District's participation in the Orange County Conservation Corps tire roundup program. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 10 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING III:[.D JUNE 12, 1997 OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCHISING TRASH HAULING DRAFT REPORT - A SURVEY OF COMMERCIAL RATES IN COSTA MESA Ms. Thompson presented a report on the commercial trash rates in Costa Mesa, generated as directed by the Board. Ms. Thompson reported Staff sent out 487 survey cards, receiving 89 responses, 15 of which were not usable, giving 74 usable responses. Ms. Thompson reviewed the results of the survey samples, broken down by bin size and number of times they were serviced per week, and determined the most -used service in Costa Mesa is one 3 -yard bin, serviced one time per week. Costa Mesa rates on this service were higher than 5 of the 6 other communities used for comparison. Ms. Thompson reported a total of 17.57 percent of the respondents reported receiving recycling information during the past 12 months. Ms. Thompson received one respondent reporting a decrease in rates since April 1, 1996, when the landfill gate fees were reduced from $35 per ton to $27 per ton. This represents 1.35 percent of total responses received. Mr. Hamers reported the conclusion of the survey determined the rates for commercial trash hauling in Costa Mesa are not significantly lower than surrounding cities. The City of Costa Mesa receives $120,000 in annual permit fee revenues from the trash haulers operating within the City. The surveyed communities reported a range of annual revenues from zero to $921,000. These annual revenues represent a range of 0 percent to 17 percent of the franchised hauler's gross receipts. In addition, the surveyed communities receive free pickup days, no charge for City buildings, etc. Mr. Hamers reported speaking with representatives of Newport Beach and was informed Newport Beach is awarding nonexclusive franchises that generate a 12 percent franchise fee. Mr. Hamers recommended that the report be finalized and Directors forward this report to the Costa Mesa City Council Members for their review. Mr. Hamers further recommended the Directors meet with the Council to discuss the advantages of exclusive and nonexclusive franchise agreements for commercial trash services. Mr. Hamers suggested including Mr. Burns' report on Proposition 218. TRASH COLLECTION REFUND UPDATE • Ms. Guastella presented a report stating 467 letters were mailed on May 19, 1997, to potential refund candidates, representing a total of 1,070 dwelling units. As of June 2, 1997, there have been 30 refund applications submitted. Eighteen of the 30 were submitted correctly and are being processed for refund. The remaining 12 are in the • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 11 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING nELD JUNE 12, 1997 process of verification and will be submitted at a later date. Ms. Guastella reported residents are pleased that the Board initiated the refund requests. DISCUSSION OF PRINGLE BILL - AB 556 Ms. Revak reported speaking with Assemblyman Pringle's Aide who advised the consolidation bill was passed by the Assembly on a 52 -5 vote and is now in the Senate. It has not yet been referred to a policy committee, but will probably first go to the Senate Local Government Committee. ENGINEER'S REPORTS RESOLUTION No. 97 -594 - MAKING APPLICATION TO LAFCO ANNEXATION NO. 250, 933 HELENA CIRCLE Mr. Hamers presented Resolution No. 97 -594, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, BEING ENGINEER'S NO. 250. Director Reade motioned to adopt Resolution No. 97 -594. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -595 - ZERO TAX EXCHANGE ANNEXATION NO. 250, 933 HELENA CIRCLE Mr. Hamers presented Resolution No. 97 -595, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ZERO TAX EXCHANGE ON AN ANNEXATION DESCRIBED AS ENGINEER'S NO. 250 TO THE DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF WAIVER AND STATING REASONS THEREFOR. Director Perry motioned to adopt Resolution No. 97 -595. Director Reade seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. TREASURER'S REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Ms. Temple reported giving testimony in the County v. Merrill Lynch, and expects to be called to give more testimony in July. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 12 MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING IIFl .TUNE 12. 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97 -596 1997 -98 DISTRICT BUDGET Ms. Temple presented the preliminary budget for the 1997 -98 fiscal year, totaling $5,090,525. Ms. Temple determined this amount was a decrease of $71,569 from the 1996 -97 budget, or a 1.4 percent decrease. Ms. Temple recommended adoption of Resolution No. 97 -596, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1997 -98. Director Reade motioned to adopt Resolution No. 97 -596, 1997 -98 budget in the amount of $5,090,525. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -597 1997 -98 INVESTMENT POLICY Ms. Temple presented the proposed 1997 -98 investment policy amendments and recommended adoption of Resolution No. 97 -597, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ADOPTING THE 1996 -97 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST IDLE MONIES OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1997 -98 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, AND AUTHORIZING THE SAID TREASURER TO DELEGATE TO THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE THE CARRYING OUT OF ANY SUCH TASKS. Director Schafer motioned to adopt Resolution No. 97 -597. Director Reade seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. ATTORNEY'S REPORTS (REVISITED) PROPOSITION NO. 218 UPDATE Mr. Burns stated he had no additional information for the Board on Proposition 218, and stated there were still many varied opinions being held as to whether trash fees were subject to Proposition 218. Mr. Burns stated the District will be in full compliance with Proposition 218 as there will be no rate increase in the 1997 -98 fiscal year. PROPOSITION NO. 218 CERTIFICATION TO ACCOMPANY RATE INFORMATION TO COUNTY Mr. Burns stated he is still trying to obtain an answer to this item, and will update the Board when he has further information. PROPOSED ADDENDUM TO COSTA MESA DISPOSAL AGREEMENT • Mr. Burns prepared Addendum No. 1, as requested by the Board, to reflect the negotiations conducted by Mr. Hamers and Ms. Thompson with Costa Mesa Disposal. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 13 MINur &4 - BOARD OF DmECTORS MEETING IIELD JUNE 12, 1997 • Mr. Hamers reported discussing the changes to the contract with Mr. Raul Rangel, Costa Mesa Disposal, Inc. Mr. Hamers stated Costa Mesa Disposal agreed to everything requested by the District. Director Schafer motioned to approve Addendum No. 1 to the contract with Costa Mesa Disposal, subject to Costa Mesa Disposal's signing the document. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 4 -1 as follows: Directors Ferryman, Perry, Reade, and Schafer: Aye Director Worthington: No. LOCAL MEETINGS INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY (ISDOC) Director Schafer reported the meeting was informative and well attended. Director Schafer provided the agenda and her notes for the Board's perusal. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ( LAFCO) Director Schafer advised the Board the June 2, 1997, LAFCO meeting was canceled. Ms. Revak reported she spoke with Ms. Laura Reinsimar, LAFCO Commission Clerk, and was informed LAFCO will be requesting four new staff positions, Senior Analyst, Mid- level Analyst, Legislative Analyst, and a clerical position. Ms. Reinsimar advised the clerical position has already been authorized and will be filled in July. Mr. Hamers reported Sterling Fox suggested the Board write a letter to the Board of Supervisors urging them to increase LAFCO's staffing funding. Director Schafer motioned to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors endorsing the request by LAFCO for an increase to its staff and operating budget. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY President Ferryman reported the District was requested to endorse a resolution for consolidation. President Ferryman requested the item be placed on the July agenda for discussion. President Ferryman advised the Board there will be a special meeting of the County Sanitation Districts on Saturday, June 14, 1997, to discuss the budget. President Ferryman reported there is a company interested in presenting a proposal to construct and operate the injection plant. • COSTA MESA SANffARY DISTRICT 14 MINUTES - BOARD OF DnZECTORS MEE MG inam JUNE 12, 1997 • COSTA MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE. SPECIAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Director Schafer reported the Committee discussed the deregulation of electricity, the Santa Ana Flood Control Project, the impact of the purchase of the Santa Ana Heights water, and the six areas of concern for 1998. President Ferryman suggested sending a copy of the District's survey of commercial rates to Mr. Ed Fawcett. CITY OF COSTA MESA COUNCIL MEETING REPORT MAY 19, 1997 Director Perry attended the May 19, 1997, City of Costa Mesa Council meeting and stated their was nothing regarding the District to report. JUNE 2, 1997 Director Schafer attended the June 2, 1997, meeting and provided the agenda and her notes for the Board's perusal. Director Schafer reported the Council discussed the Lion's Club Fish Fry and stated how much it was enjoyed. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business discussed. NEW BUSINESS SDRMA RENEWAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,103.96 Mr. Hamers presented a letter from the Special District Risk Management Authority dated May 30, 1997, advising of the annual meeting to be held on September 25, 1997, at the Sheraton Hotel in Anaheim. Mr. Hamers presented a renewal contribution invoice for $38,103.96 from the SDRMA. Director Perry motioned to approve a payment of $38,103.96 to the SDRMA for renewal of coverage for the 1997 -98 program year. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. r 1 LJ COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT LS Myaym - BOARD OF DUZECTORS MEETING IHU D JUNE 12, 1997 SENATE BILL NO. 712, LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION Mr. Hamers reported the speaker at the ISDOC luncheon recommended writing a letter of support of Senate Bill No. 712. Mr. Hamers stated he was confused by the content of the bill. Mr. Burns outlined his opinion of the intent of the bill. President Ferryman determined the Board should trail this item. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments were made. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Director Schafer presented the Board members with the new Community Directory. Mr. Hamers commended Staff for their excellent work this month. Director Reade echoed Mr. Hamers' praise of Staffs performance. President Ferryman thanked everyone who came to the Fish Fry. ADJOURNMENT At 8: 01 p.m. President Ferryman adjourned the meeting.