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Costa Mesa Sanitary District
AGENDA
James Ferryman
President
Michael Scheafer
Arthur Perry
Vice PresidentSecretary
Robert Ooten
Arlene Schafer
Assistant Secretary Director
Public Comments. Any member of the public may address the Board. Speakers on agenda items should
identify themselves to the Deputy Clerk before the meeting so that their input can be provided at the time the
item is considered. Speakers on non-agenda items will be heard under Public Comments. Pursuant to State
law, the Board may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items except under special circumstances.
Speakers must limit their remarks to three minutes or as decided upon by the Presiding Officer. The Presiding
Officer reserves the right to declare any speaker out of order.
Obtaining Agenda Materials: The public is entitled to copies of all documents that are made part of the
agenda packet. If any document or other writing pertaining to an agenda item is distributed to all or a majority of
the Board after the packet is prepared, a copy of that writing may be obtained at the District offices at 628 W.
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19 Street, Costa Mesa, California. The Deputy Clerk of the District may be contacted at (949) 645-8400.
In Compliance with ADA: Contact Noelani Middenway, (949) 645-8400, 48 hours prior to meeting if assistance
is needed (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II).
Regular Meeting Thursday, December 19, 2013
5:30 p. m.
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I. CALL TO ORDER 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Ferryman
III. INVOCATION Vice President Scheafer
IV. ROLL CALL (If absences occur, consider whether to deem those absences excused based on
facts presented for the absence such determination shall be the permission required by law.)
V.Ceremonial Matters and Presentations
None
VI.Announcement of Late Communications
NOTE: Unless directed otherwise by the Board of Directors, all actions shall be based
on/memorialized by the latest document submitted as a late communication.
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make comments
are not listed on
on items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District that
this agenda
. Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Board of Directors about
all other items on this agenda
at the time those items are considered.
Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from taking action on oral
requests but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. The Board of Directors will
respond after public comment has been received. Please state your name. Each speaker will be
limited to four (4) continuous minutes.
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and
may be acted upon by one motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors
may pull an item for discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and
numbered. Now is the time for those in the audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent
calendar as a whole.
1. Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes of November 8, 2013
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve and file.
2. Board of Directors Study Session Minutes of November 12, 2013
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve and file.
3. Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2013
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve and file.
4. Occupancy Report and payment to Costa Mesa Disposal
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the occupancy report and payment to
Costa Mesa Disposal for the month of November 2013.
5. Contract Payment to CR Transfer for Recycling & Disposal Services
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves payment to CR Transfer for recycling
and disposal services for the month of November 2013.
6. Adoption of a Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2013-6 Approving District Warrant Registers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2013-6
approving District warrants for the Month of November 2013 in the amount of $794,018.86.
7. imbursement of Expenses
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves Directors compensation and
reimbursement of expenses for the month of November 2013.
8. Investment Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the Investment Report for the month of
November 2013.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS None
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X. GENERAL MANAGER / DISTRICT CLERK REPORTS
9. Approve District Clerk Salary Range and Amended Job Description
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors:
1. Approve the District Clerk salary range and amended job description.
2. Approve the General Manager no longer serves as District Clerk.
3. Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $12,800 to fund the new salary range and
associated benefits of the District Clerk.
10. Review of District Engineer/Alternate District Engineer Procedures
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
11. 2014 Costa Mesa Sanitary District Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the 2014 Costa Mesa Sanitary District
meeting schedule.
12. Project #194 - Agreement with Xylem, Inc. for Pump Station Maintenance
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors:
1. Approve the agreement with Xylem, Inc. for $169,182.82 for performing a variety of maintenance
and repair work on eleven pump stations.
2. Approve a contingency budget in the amount of $16,918, which is 10% of the agreement amount.
3. Approve appropriating $35,000 from retained earnings in the Liquid Waste Fund to the sewer line
maintenance account.
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13. Project Status Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
14. Project #196-A Installation of Backup Power and Backup Pumping Capability
Recommendation: The Board of Directors:
1. Award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, GCI Construction, Inc. of
Costa Mesa, California, in the amount of $485,200.
2. Approve a 10% contingency budget of $48,520.
XII. - None
XIII. - None
XIV.LOCAL MEETINGS:
In accordance with AB 1234 (Gov. Code 53232.3), a report is required to be
given by a Director for any meeting for which expense reimbursement of any kind is provided. Note:
For meetings for which the per diem compensation is sought, the Operations Code provides that
of the
Board (not to exceed six days in one month), and certain meetings are specified as being eligible as
set forth in District Operations Code § 3.01.030. For meetings not so listed, the Board must approve
the service for it to be eligible for the per day compensation.)
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A.Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) (President Ferryman)
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accepts oral report.
B. Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA) (Secretary Perry)
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accepts oral report.
C. Independent Special Districts of Orange County (ISDOC) (Vice President Scheafer)
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accepts oral report.
D. California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accepts oral report.
E. California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA)
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accepts oral report.
F. Other Meetings Qualifying for Reimbursement under CMSD Ordinance No. 55, Operations Code
Section 3.01.030
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accepts oral report.
XV.OLD BUSINESS - None
XVI.NEW BUSINESS - None
XVII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE
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HELD ON JANUARY 23, 2014 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE DISTRICTS BOARD ROOM, 628 W. 19 STREET.
UPCOMING CMSD & COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Free Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for Seniors and Immobile
Residents
Contact CR&R Environmental Services at (949) 646-4617 to schedule a free collection.
Sewer Lateral Assistance Program (SLAP)
The SLAP is a financial incentive program to
encourage residents to maintain their lateral sewer line. The program will contribute 50% of the
residenwww.cmsdca.gov or call (949)
645-8400.
Large Item Collection Program
Residents are eligible for three (3) complimentary pick-ups per
year. There is a limit of ten items per call or collections can be combined for a total of thirty items per
calendar year. For more information visit www.cmsdca.gov or call (949) 646-4617 to schedule an
appointment.