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Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Minutes of Safety /Loss Control Committee Meeting February 7, 2006
Present
Rob Hamers
Tom Fauth
Joan Revak
Debbie Bjornson
Karl Dulake
Paul Guzman
Joe Limon
Manager /District Engineer
Assistant Manager
Board Secretary/Program Manager /Clerk of the District
Permit Processing Specialist
Maintenance Supervisor
CMSD Inspector
CMSD Inspector
Absent
Yefim Tsalyuk Engineer
Discussion:
I. Project #164 Planning Meeting
Rob reminded the Committee members of the meeting scheduled for February 22,
2006 at 9:30 AM to review the existing budget and funds remaining for Project #164,
Miscellaneous Sewer Work, and to determine an appropriate budget amount for the
project for the 2006 -2007 CIP. The project includes funds for miscellaneous pump
station work and Karl will be recommending various improvements.
II. Repair to CMSD Service Vehicle
Tom reviewed the minor damage to the vehicle caused by a visitor and the plans to
make the necessary repairs..
III. Driving Contractor Vehicles
Tom reported on the information from SDRMA regarding Karl or other trained CMSD
operators to drive a vactor truck or other contractor -owned vehicle. Tom will relay the
information to National Plant Services and Jimni Systems. Tom will also determine
the coverage, needed for a contractor employee to drive a CMSD vehicle.
IV. Agreements
Tom, Rob and CMSD General Counsel Alan Burns are working on the final
• agreements with National Plant Services and Jimni Systems for sewer line
maintenance and pumping station maintenance. The District is covered under the
Emergency Services Agreements until these agreements are completed. Tom is also
working with Alan Burns on the C &R Drains first - responder agreement.
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V. CWEA 40
Tom reviewed the contact -hours requirement for Karl and Tom under their Level 1
certification through the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Both
Karl and Tom will be pursuing Level II certification.
VI. Regional Sewer Meeting
Rob reviewed the WDR meeting with various sewer agencies, consultants, experts
from around the country, and manufacturers regarding video inspection of sewer lines
and how to interpret sewer line videos with respect to offset joints, sags, joint
separation, and other conditions. A guide to understanding pipeline conditions will
probably be the result of the effort.
VII. Televising CMSD Sewer System - Project #175
Paul reviewed the progress of the televising and is keeping a file of the reports. Paul
is also maintaining a map of root problems that will be resolved during a Friday hot
spot cleaning day.
VIII. Caltrans 2 -Year Maintenance Permit
Paul and Rob reviewed the 2 -year permit that allows routine maintenance to occur •
without obtaining a specific permit. Rob will check on the next renewal date.
IX. Mendoza Pumping Station
Joe reviewed the sewer lines flowing into the Mendoza Pumping Station that are
located under the Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) channel,
particularly the standing water in the channel in the vicinity of the sewer lines. Joe
and Paul will review the upcoming video of the lines and determine whether there is
water infiltrating into the sewer system.
X. Permits
Paul and Rob reviewed the previous contract with the City of Costa Mesa and the
waiver of permits required for sewer work. The Sanitary District will monitor the City's
position now that the District is independent of the City. Debbie will continue working
with CMSD -hired contractors.
XI. Project at 330 W. Bay Street
Joe reviewed the progress of the construction of new CMSD sewer at the new
subdivision at 330 W. Bay Street. Rob reiterated the importance of continuous •
inspection as proper construction methods are the most important factor in the live
expectancy of sewer lines.
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X11. Field Responsibility of CMSD Personnel
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Paul, Tom, Joe and the Committee discussed the proper comments that CMSD
personnel may give to contractors regarding construction practices and operations.
The proper comments include statements that the contractor must follow accepted
construction practices and safety methods but should not include directions or
statements that indicate control over the work.
X111. CMSD Headquarters Security
Joan is working with CMSD Staff to review the plans for improvement of the grounds
and security for the building and CMSD personnel. Joan and the Committee also
discussed unauthorized parking at the building and potential signage to discourage
this practice.
Distribution:
CMSD Safety Committee Members
CMSD Board of Directors at March 2006 regular meeting
SDRMA
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