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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
Minutes of Board of Directors Regular Meeting held September 11, 1997
CALL TO ORDER The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District met in regular session on September 11,
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 Worthington led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Director Reade gave the invocation.
Moment of silence in honor of District Treasurer, Susan Temple
ROLL CALL: Directors Present:
Directors Absent:
James ,Ferryman, Nate Reade, Arlene
Schafer, Dan Worthington
Art Perry, excused
Staff Present: Robin Harriers, Manager /Engineer; Alan
Burns, General Counsel; Lois Thompson,
Assistant Manager; Joan Revak, Clerk of
the District; Dawn Schmeisser,
Assessment Specialist; Reba Coulter,
Finance; Marc Davis, Acting Treasurer
Others Present:
APPOINT ACTING TREASURER
JoAnn Reinholt
1823 Tanager,
Costa Mesa, CA
Ginger Durkee
1512 Dolphin Terrace,
Costa Mesa, CA
Cathy Waters
18925 A Wallace Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA
Mr., Harriers advised the Board of the need to appoint an Acting Treasurer due to the
untimely death of Susan Temple. Mr. Harriers introduced Mr. Marc Davis, recently
appointed Acting Director of Finance for the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Davis currently
sits on the Investment Oversight Committee and is in charge of some of the
investments for the District. Mr. Davis advised the Board on how procedures would be
altered during the interim period until a new Director of Finance could be appointed.
Mr. Davis advised he would no longer have contact with the brokers to insure an
appropriate system of checks and balances.
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Director Schafer motioned to appoint Mr. Marc Davis as Acting Treasurer of the Costa
Mesa Sanitary District with the authority to make and monitor investments under the
District's investment policy, subject to providing an approved surety bond. Director
Reade seconded. Motion carried 4 -0.
Ms. Revak administered the oath of office to. Mr. Marc Davis.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Director Schafer inquired as to the status of the Sewer Lateral Root Intrusion Study and
was informed the project has not been started yet. On motion by Director Schafer,
seconded by Director Reade, and carried 4 -0, the Consent Calendar items were
approved as recommended.
MINUTES
Approved Minutes of
Recycling Committee
• August 13, 1997
Approved Minutes of
Regular Meeting,
August 14, 1997
Approved report of Special
Meeting of August 28,
1997
REPORTS
MANAGER'S REPORTS
Approved Occupancy
Report and payment of
$156,634.74 to Costa
Mesa Disposal for trash
collection services for
September 1997
The minutes for the Recycling Committee of August 13,
1997, were approved as distributed.
The minutes for the regular meeting of August 14, 1997,
were approved as distributed.
The minutes for the special meeting of August 28, 1997,
were approved as distributed.
The Trash Occupancy Count reflected an increase of 3
units in the occupancy report for solid waste collection as
of September 1997. Therefore, the total for September is
21,059. Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for
$156,634,74 to Costa Mesa Disposal on October 1, 1997,
for payment for September trash collection based on the
September count of 21.,059. 1
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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 Refund issued to Troy A. Emerald
$472.98 ' for property located at: 2557 Orange Ave, Apt B,
To Troy A. Emerald Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 937 - 750 -54
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Jana Lyn Di Caprio
$284.74
for property located at: 2603 Elden Ave, #A,
To Jana Lyn Di Caprio
Costa Mesa CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 930 - 097 -42
Trash Refund Totaling: $284.74
for tax years 94/95,95/96
Approved Payment Of
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Refund issued to Hubert C. Barker
$428.28
for property located at: 2372 N. Bristol Street, #1,
To Hubert C. Barker
Costa Mesa, CA 92706
Assessor's Parcel No. 939 - 690 -01
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
Sewer Adjustment: (44.70)
Total Refund: $428.28
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of
Refund issued to Thomas W. White
$1,418.94
for property located at: 680 Center Street, #C,
To Thomas W. White
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 424- 212 -42
Trash Refund Totaling: $1,418.94
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Antoine Juan
$472.98 for property located at: 2557 Orange Avenue, #C,
To Antoine Juan Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 937 - 750 -55
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
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Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Colin Ashling
$6,148.74 for property located at: 362 E. 20th Street,
To Colin Ashling Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 426- 231 -04
Trash Refund Totaling: $6,148.74
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Kanan Hamzeh
$1,572.96 for property located at: 685 W 18th Street,
To Kanan Hamzeh Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No.424- 261 -03
Trash Refund Totaling: $1,891.92
Sewer Adjustment (- 318.96)
Total Refund: $1,572.96
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Church Central Bible of Co Sta
$1899.93 for property located at: 190 23rd Street,
To Church Central Bible of Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Co Sta Assessor's Parcel No. 439 - 261 -31
Trash Refund Totaling: $2,364.90
Sewer Adjustment: (- 464.97)
Total Refund: $1899.93
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of Refund issued to 1530 Baker Street Associates
$19.83 for property located at: 3000 Deodar Avenue,
To 1530 Baker Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 ,
Associates Assessor's Parcel No. 139 - 202 -06
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
Sewer Adjustment: (453.15)
Total Refund: $19.83
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of Refund issued to James R. Huff
$472.98 for property located at: 2575 Elden Avenue E,
To James R. Huff Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 937 - 350 -71
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
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Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Hubert C. Barker
$433.86
for property located at: 2372 Bristol, #2,
To Hubert C. Barker
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Assessor's Parcel No. 939 - 690 -02
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
Sewer Adjustment: (- 39.12)
Total Refund: $433.86
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of
Refund issued to Mary B. Miller
$472.98
for property located at: 2182 College Avenue,
To Mary B. Miller
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 419 - 043 -03
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of
Refund issued to Dorothy R. Guzman
$472.98
for property located at: 2160 College Avenue G,
To Dorothy R. Guzman
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 419 - 043 -11
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
Total Refund: $472.98
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of ->
Refund issued to Jack H. Park.
$279.97
for property located at' 789 Paularino,
To Jack H. Park
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Assessor's Parcel No. 418- 121 -25
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
Sewer Adjustment: (- 193.01)
Total Refund: $279.97
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Hubert C. Barker
$433.86 for property located at: 2382 Bristol #3
To Hubert C. Barker Santa Ana, CA 92706
Assessor's Parcel No. 939 - 690 -03
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
Sewer Refund Totaling: $(- 39.12)
Total Refund: $433.86
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
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Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Johnny O'Connor
$1891.92 for property located at: 1962 Meyer Place,
To Johnny O'Connor Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Assessor's Parcel No. 422 - 142 -33
Trash Refund Totaling: $1891.92
Total Refund: $1891.92
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Approved Payment Of Refund issued to Johnny O'Connor
$1,891.92 for property located at: 1961 Anaheim,
To Johnny O'Connor Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Assessor's Parcel No. 422 - 142 -11
Trash Refund Totaling: $1891.92
Approved Payment Of
$488.61
To Charles Dante
Approved Payment Of
$315.50
To Michael Morton
RECYCLING REPORTS
Waste Diversion Report
August 1997 . was received
and filed
Total Refund: $1891.92
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Refund issued to Charles Dante
for property located at: 236 Victoria,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assessor's Parcel No. 419 - 111 -21
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.98
Sewer Refund Totaling: $15.63
Total Refund: $488.61
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
Refund issued to Michael Morton
for property located at: 2960 Airway, #B104,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Assessor's Parcel No. 936- 790 -04
Trash Refund Totaling: $472.97
Sewer Adjustment (- 157.47)
Total Refund: $315.50
for tax years 94/95 -96/97
The Waste Diversion Report for August 1997 showing a
30.05% diversion rate was received and filed.
Approved Contract The Board approved contract payment to CR Transfer for
Payment to CR Transfer recycling services and disposal for the month of August
for $99,003.74 1997 in the amount of $99,003.74.
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ENGINEER'S REPORTS
Project Status Report was
received and filed.
TREASURER'S REPORTS
Financial Report as of
August 31, 1997, was
received and filed
Report of Monies on
Deposit as of August 31,
1997, was received and
filed
The Project Status Report for September 1, 1997, was
accepted as submitted.
The Financial Report as of August 31, 1997, was accepted
as submitted.
The Report of Monies on Deposit as of August 31,
1997, was accepted as submitted.
Approved Warrant 98 -3 for Warrant Resolution #CMSD 98 -3 was approved,
September 1997, in the authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the warrant
• amount of $415,287.36 and instructing the Finance Department to draw a warrant
from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District General Fund in the
amount of $415,287.36.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Hamers presented a letter from James Hendron, OC Environmental Health, to all
participants in the OC Fair, Oil & Recycling Booth, dated August 8, 1997.
Mr. Hendron's letter thanked the District Staff for participation at the booth.
MANAGER'S REPORTS
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AB939
UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES
ANTI - SCAVENGING AND SCREENING OF TRASH CONTAINERS ENFORCEMENT REPORTS
CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
• Mr. Harriers introduced an interoffice memorandum -from Ms. Sandra M. Benson,
Senior Code Enforcement Office of the City of Costa Mesa, dated August 27,
1997. Ms. Benson's memorandum advised one citation was issued to a subject
caught scavenging.
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Ms. Thompson advised the Board the City of Costa Mesa charged the District for
code enforcement. The total for fiscal 96/97 was approximately $6,000.
POLICE REPORT
Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Ms. Holly Carver of the Costa Mesa Police
Department, dated September 3, 1997. Ms. Carter's memo showed the number
of calls for service for scavenging for August 1997 as follows:
Location Calls for Service Cite /Arrest
Area 1
2
0
Area II
3
0
Area III
4
0
Area IV
0
0
TOTAL
9
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HIRING OF CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
0 DRAFT AGREEMENT
Mr. Burns gave a brief outline of the agreement for hiring an independent
contractor, paid on an as- needed basis, to provide code enforcement services.
A copy of the agreement was distributed for the Board's examination and review.
Ms. Thompson reported receipt of three proposals for the contract code
enforcement position, two from professional firms and one from an individual.
The City of Costa Mesa has agreed to provide the PC832 course training
(citation and arrest procedures) to the District's Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
Ms. Schmeisser will also attend the course.
Mr. Harriers explained to members of the Wallace Street Improvement Group the
Code Enforcement Officer would be available, on call, to respond to their
complaints of scavenging and trash being left in alleyways. The program is
expected to commence in approximately 30 days.
Ms. Thompson presented a flyer seeking a community recycling volunteer to
perform a variety of routine field and office work in the Public Services,
Department, Sanitary District Section. Under the supervision of the Costa Mesa
Sanitary District Assistant Manager, the volunteer will work closely with the
• District Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
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LARGE ITEM COLLECTION PROGRAM - FINAL REPORT
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Ms. Thompson reported a total of 422 tons of Large Items were taken to the
landfill for a cost of $9,276.00. The District received a credit from the recycled
white goods in the amount of .$3;190.86, resulting in a total program cost of
$6,085.14.
Ms. Thompson's report contained a historical perspective on the tonnage and
cost factors for the program:
Description
1995
1996
1997
Tons of Collected and Landfilled
452
434
422
Tons of Recyclable White Goods
10.5
59.12
79.79
Cost for Landfill Charges
$15,010
$11,721
$9,276
Credit for White Goods Recycled
$418,
$1,188
$3,191
Total Program Cost
$14,592
$10,533
$6,085
Ms. Thompson reported receiving numerous phone calls requesting a list of
charities that accepted donations of large items. Ms. Thompson recommended
• distributing a flyer during the 1998 program to remind residents to donate usable
items to their favorite charities before they decide to throw them away.
RECYCLING COMMITTEE
MEETING - SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
UPDATE ON AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Director Worthington advised the Board November 15, 1997, is going to
be the first nationwide day dedicated to recycling. The telephone
recycling program will be ongoing during this event.
SHARPS DISPOSAL PROGRAM UPDATE
Director Worthington reported both the County and the State have
expressed a desire for participation with the sharps disposal program.
Director Worthington advised the Board the final approval of funds would
be sometime next year. Director Worthington reported the Recycling
Committee advises utilizing Costa Mesa Disposal to fund the program for
the first 6 months while waiting for funding from the County.
0 President Ferryman suggested seeking funds from CR Transfer as well.
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Director Reade motioned to direct Staff to investigate and lay the
groundwork for the sharps program. Director. Schafer seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
SIGNAGE DESIGNS FOR COSTA MESA DISPOSAL TRUCKS
Director Worthington reported the Committee reviewed options for
signage for Costa Mesa Disposal trucks. The Committee recommends a
sign notifying residents to remove their trash containers from view in
compliance with the ordinance.
Director Worthington recommended contacting the OCC Art Department
and initiating a contest to develop a design for the signs.
Director Worthington suggested requiring the sign be displayed on the
side of the truck facing the residences being serviced to maximize
exposure.
Director Reade motioned to direct Staff to contact OCC and invite their
participation in the development of a sign to promote the removal of trash
• containers from view, not to exceed $300. Director Schafer seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCHISING TRASH HAULING
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 1997
Mr. Hamers reported Directors and Staff attended a meeting with the Chamber of
Commerce Environmental Committee and has not yet heard from the Chamber
as to whether they will make a plea to the City to further investigate whether the
City should consider an exclusive or nonexclusive trash hauling arrangement.
Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Allan Roeder, City Manager, dated
September 10, 1997.' Mr. Roeder's letter requests information as to the purpose
of commercial franchising and what interest the District has in this matter.
Mr. Hamers requested input from the Board towards drafting a response letter.
Director Worthington expressed dismay as to the "hidden agenda" suggested in
Mr. Roeder's letter and incredulity that the City would turn down a viable avenue
for additional revenue for the residents of Costa Mesa.
Mr. Burns advised the Board that the City of Costa Mesa would be the only entity
to receive a financial benefit from franchising trash hauling. The District has no
opportunity to benefit from a franchise fee.
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Mr. Hamers reiterated the original purpose behind the study, to determine
whether the businesses in Costa Mesa are benefiting from the open permit
system.
President Ferryman instructed Mr. Hamers to draft a response letter.
TRASH COLLECTION REFUND UPDATE
Ms. Schmeisser reported receipt and processing of 19 refund applications for
the Month of August. Ms. Schmeisser reported the number of refund
applications submitted has diminished. Ms. Schmeisser provided a status report
on the field study refund requests as follows:
DISCUSSION OF PRINGLE BILL - AB556
Ms. Revak reported AB556 had not been voted on in the Senate Local
Government Committee.
DISCUSSION OF SENATE BILL 1179
Mr. Hamers introduced a bulletin from the League of Cities regarding SB1179.
The Bill is sponsored by the trash hauling industry. The League remains
opposed to SB 1179 charging it is a state intrusion into what should be a
mutually negotiated contractual obligation or a locally adopted performance
requirement.
Ms. Revak reported the Bill was filed in the Senate as unfinished business.
DISCUSSION OF SENATE BILL 712
• Ms. Revak reported Senate Bill 712 was also filed in the Senate as unfinished
business.
Current .
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7o Datie
Total amount of refunds far trash...:. ;.... ..
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-21,568.83
139, 708.87
Total amount of refunds`for sewer .
$ 1,694.87
151.22
F1 rd Fee.:R0fund Not a art of.the stud
67.50
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7o tat of all refunds
$19,873.96
$139,927.59
_ Totat number of units. aff..ec #ed b ;refunds
52 Units
334 Units
DISCUSSION OF PRINGLE BILL - AB556
Ms. Revak reported AB556 had not been voted on in the Senate Local
Government Committee.
DISCUSSION OF SENATE BILL 1179
Mr. Hamers introduced a bulletin from the League of Cities regarding SB1179.
The Bill is sponsored by the trash hauling industry. The League remains
opposed to SB 1179 charging it is a state intrusion into what should be a
mutually negotiated contractual obligation or a locally adopted performance
requirement.
Ms. Revak reported the Bill was filed in the Senate as unfinished business.
DISCUSSION OF SENATE BILL 712
• Ms. Revak reported Senate Bill 712 was also filed in the Senate as unfinished
business.
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MEMORIAL TO SUSAN TEMPLE
Ms. Thompson reported Staff has compiled some suggestions to memorialize
Susan Temple, District Treasurer. A few of the alternatives included a District
Resolution to be presented to Susan's husband, a dedication page in a District
document, a piece of art or sculpture for the City Hall lobby, or an imprinted brick
at the Neighborhood Community Center Fountain.
Ms. Thompson reported the brick is a bronze circular plaque placed around the
fountain as part of a, program called Circle of Service. Ms. Temple's name could
be sent by letter to the Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Parkway Commission
requesting they nominate Ms. Temple to the City Council.
President Ferryman requested a legal opinion from Mr. Burns as to the
appropriate way to fund the memorial.
Director Reade motioned to pursue the memorialization brick in the
Neighborhood Community Center by writing a letter to the Parks and Recreation
Department, contingent upon the legal opinion of Mr. Burns regarding
appropriate funding of the memorial. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried
4 -0.
ENGINEER'S REPORTS
PROJECT NO. 130 - CITY /DISTRICT AGREEMENT
Mr. Hamers presented a draft easement agreement between the City of Costa
Mesa and the Costa Mesa Sanitary District regarding a portion of property
located on Newport Boulevard.
Director Schafer motioned to approve the easement agreement in concept.
Director Reade seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
SEWER OCCURRENCE - 2101 AND 2107 ANNIVERSARY LANE
Mr. Hamers reported a minor malfunction occurred at a pumping station resulting
in a sewer backup on Anniversary Lane. Mr. Hamers related the field crew
responded immediately and SDRMA will be handling the claim.
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TREASURER'S REPORTS
ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY
UPDATE
Mr. Davis reported there has been some activity related to the bankruptcy. The
County settled with Merrill Lynch for 30 million dollars and there are discussions
underway as to how those monies will be distributed.
The County has discovered an additional 17 million dollars in
County- administered accounts that they were previously unaware of. Mr. Davis
advised the District may receive a portion of the outstanding 31 thousand dollars
due to the District.
ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
ORDINANCE NO. 27 - CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 28 - CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Mr. Burns presented Resolution No. 97 -601, A RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA
MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ORDERING THAT ORDINANCE NOS. 27 AND 28
WERE PROPERLY PUBLISHED.
Director Schafer motioned to adopt Resolution No. 27, Confirmation of Public
Notification. Director Worthington seconded. Motion carried 4 -0.
LOCAL MEETINGS
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY ( ISDOC)
Director Schafer commended Ms. Thompson for .her wonderful notes at the
ISDOC meeting. Director Schafer advised the Board the next ISDOC meeting
would bean evening meeting.
Director Reade inquired if the copy of the bylaws he requested from ISDOC
have been received. Ms. Revak will acquire the bylaws and distribute them to
the Directors and Staff.
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMITTEE ( LAFCO)
Director Schafer provided her minutes from the May meeting and the agenda for
the August meeting. Director Schafer related Ms. Janet Morningstar, attorney
representing. the water district, thanked LAFCO for their assistance in getting
Irvine Ranch Water District and Mesa Consolidated Water District to the table
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for discussions. Director Schafer further reported all conflict items will be
presented to the Special District Advisory Committee prior to presentation to
LAFCO.
Director Schafer reported the San Juan Capistrano Water District reorganization
was approved.
Director Schafer reported LAFCO received approval for hiring three Staff
members and are formulating job descriptions.
Director Schafer provided her notes and agenda for the Board's perusal.
SPECIAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Director Schafer reported the Special District Advisory Committee has not yet
held their September meeting.
CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Mr. Hamers presented a letter from Mr. Harry Ehrlich; Assistant. General
Manager, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Encinitas, to CSDA Region 6
Members, dated September 5, 1997. Mr. Ehrlich's letter is requesting the
Board's support for his bid for reelection to the Special Districts Association.
representing Region 6, to be held on September 26, 1997.
COSTA MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Director Schafer had nothing additional to report.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY
President Ferryman reported discussion concerning intrusion of water into the
sewer system. Mr. Hamers explained there can be an infiltration into the sewer
system through holes and leaks. Mr. Hamers reported the District has a million
feet of sewer line on videotape and they have never seen any infiltration into the
system. Mr. Hamers reported that when an illegal connection has been
discovered, action is taken to have the connection reversed.
Mr. Hamers reported an additional way for water to enter the system is during a
heavy rain when streets are flooded and water enters the manhole covers.
Mr. Hamers has been advised to utilize stoppers to place in the manhole covers
® to minimize the
_possibility of rainwater entering the system:
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President Ferryman further advised the Board there has been an exorbitant
number of complaints directed at the County Sanitation District regarding odor.
The problem of odor is being addressed.
CITY OF COSTA MESA COUNCIL MEETING REPORT
AUGUST 18, 1997
President Ferryman attended the August 18, 1997 Council meeting and
reported the Council renewed the dollar per ton charge they charge for
permits for all the haulers in the City. President Ferryman related the
Council said there was no alternate way to address the hauling,
whereupon President Ferryman spoke about franchising.
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
Director Schafer attended the September 2, 1997, Council meeting.
Director Schafer reported the appointment of Marc Davis as Acting
Director of Finance.
• Director Schafer further reported a resolution establishing civil fines and
penalties for the Costa Mesa Municipal Code passed.
Director Schafer reported the main topic of the meeting centered around'
the Newport Boulevard Roadway Widening.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. JoAnn Reinholt expressed a desire to obtain clarification of the areas
referred to in the police report concerning anti - scavenging. Ms. Schmeisser will
provide a copy of the map depicting the different areas.
Ms. Reinholt offered her support of the franchising of trash haulers.
• Ms. Reinholt requested a co of the ordinance prohibiting leaving trash
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containers in public view, explaining the removal of trash and containers is a
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primary focus for her organization. Ms. Schmeisser will provide a copy of the
ordinance to Ms. Reinholt.
Ms. Reinholt further advised the Board there are a few multifamily units
instructing their tenants to place trash containers at the curb in lieu of utilizing a
bin system. Ms. Schmeisser will investigate the locations where this is
occurring.
Ms. Reinholt provided photographs of commercial trash bins overflowing with
trash and requested direction as to how to mitigate the problem.
Ms. Schmeisser advised Ms. Reinholt to contact the Health Department.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Burns advised the Board the Grand Jury may possibly be contacting the
District during a routine investigation they will be conducting throughout the
County.
President Ferryman reported receiving a call from a reporter at the Pilot inquiring
about the organizational chart.
• ADJOURNMENT
At 7:40 p.m. President Ferryman adjourned the meeting.
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