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Minutes - Board - 2006-07-12 (2)• • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa CALL TO ORDER Sanitary District met in regular session on July 12, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT: President Ferryman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Director Schafer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice President Woodside gave the invocation. James Ferryman, Greg Woodside, Arlene Schafer, Dan Worthington, Art Perry DIRECTORS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Robin B. Hamers, Manager /District Engineer; Alan Burns, Legal Counsel; Tom Fauth, Assistant Manager; Joan Revak, Board Secretary/Program Manager /Clerk of the District; Wendy Davis, Treasurer; . Sherry Kallab, Accountant; Karl Dulake, Maintenance Supervisor; Ron Shef, Code Enforcement Officer OTHERS PRESENT: Dean Ruffridge, Senior Vice President, CR &R Joyce Amato, Chief Financial Officer, CR &R George Lazaruk, Vice President, CR &R COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 2 . ............................... CONSENT CALENDAR . ............................... Director Worthington requested the Treasurer's Report be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Director Schafer motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of the Treasurer's Report. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. REPORTS MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of Recycling Committee Meeting — June 5, 2006 Minutes of Investment Oversight Committee Meeting — June 8, 2006 Minutes of Regular Meeting — June 8, 2006 The Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meeting of June 5, 2006, were approved as distributed. Minutes of Investment Oversight Committee Meeting of June 8, 2006, were approved as distributed. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 8, 2006, were approved as distributed. Minutes of the City /District The Minutes of the City /District Liaison Committee Liaison Committee Meeting of June 16, 2006, were approved as Meeting — June 16, 2006 distributed. Minutes of Special The Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 19, Meeting — June 19, 2006 2006, were approved as distributed. MANAGER'S REPORTS Refunds There were no refunds for the month of June 2006. • U COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT �,', MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING ' JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 3 Occupancy Report and The Trash Occupancy Count documented an Payment of $194,991.71 increase of 1 unit for the occupancy report for solid to Costa Mesa Disposal — waste collection as of July 1, 2006. Therefore, the July 2006 total for July is 21,298. Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for $194,991.71 to Costa Mesa Disposal on August 1, 2006, for July 2006 collection count of 21,298. Monthly Spill Report to The Monthly Spill Report to the Regional Water Regional Water Quality Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for June 2006 was Control Board (RWQCB) accepted as submitted. Minutes of Office Staff Meeting on June 22, 2006 re Personnel Issues Minutes of Safety /Loss Control Meeting on June 28, 2006 ENGINEER'S REPORTS Project Status Report TREASURER'S REPORTS Financial Report as of May 31, 2006 Treasurer's Report as of May 31, 2006 The Minutes of Office Staff Meeting of June 22, 2006 were approved as distributed. The Minutes of Safety /Loss Control Meeting on June. 28, 2006 were approved as distributed. The Project Status Report dated July 2006 was accepted as submitted. The Financial Report as of May 31, 2006 was accepted as submitted. The Treasurer's Report as of May 31, 2006 was pulled for discussion by Director Worthington. Warrant 2007 -1 for June Warrant Resolution #CMSD 2007 -1 was approved, 2006 in the amount of authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the $651,770.15 warrant ratifying the payment of certain claims and demands, and specifying the funds out of which the same were paid in the amount of $651,770.15. is COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT u MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING ' JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 4 Directors Expenses for the Director Compensation and Expense Month of June 2006 Reimbursements for the Month of June 2006 were approved and ratified as follows: Director Ferryman: $850.00 Director Perry: $1020.00 Director Schafer: $1,020.00 +$91.58 Vice President Woodside: $680.00 Director Worthington: $680.00 .......................... END OF CONSENT CALENDAR .......................... Director Worthington noted a typographical error in three of the purchase dates on the Investment and Investment Earnings report as of May 31, 2006. Ms. Davis will correct the dates in the report. Director Perry motioned to approve the Treasurer's Report with corrected purchase dates. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. MANAGER'S REPORTS • UPDATE ON RATE GUARANTEE PROVISION FOR MASTER AGREEMENT WITH CR &R FY- 2006 -2007 Mr. Hamers presented an update on the rate guarantee provision for the Master Agreement with CR &R FY 2006 -2007. Mr. Hamers presented a memorandum received on July 12, 2006, from Dean Ruffridge, CR &R, containing a suggested language revision to the Master Agreement to replace the last sentence added in the Draft Agreement of July 11th. The suggested paragraph addition attempts to address the issue to the satisfaction of both the Board and CR &R. Prior to the 2007 -08 Budget Year Review, and every other year thereafter throughout the term of this Agreement, DISTRICT and CONTRACTOR shall review in good faith the status of the "Variable Container Charge' Program. This review shall include, but is not limited to the following: total revenues generated and distributed between parties relative to establishing rate stabilization and the stated goal of charging an average rate for customers of that • charged within the Country, Contractor costs of administering and operating the Program, as well as a review of customer overall satisfaction. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 5 Mr. Hamers felt the addition of the paragraph is reasonable. Mr. Burns suggested establishing either a percentage or dollar amount that reflects Staff costs directly related to the program. Discussion was held. Director Schafer motioned to adopt the agreement, authorizing Staff to finalize the agreement consistent with the last communications received. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Mr. Hamers requested Mr. Ruff ridge provide a copy of the notice to residents by Monday, July 17, 2006, for review and comments prior to distribution to the residents of Costa Mesa. Mr. Hamers will have Staff review and modify the notification before distribution to the public. Vice President Woodside suggested notifying the Daily Pilot. • Director Worthington suggested making sure Proposition 218 is mentioned in the notification to explain the need for proportionate billing. Mr. Ruffridge, Ms. Amato, and Mr. Lazaruk left the meeting. DISTRICT YARD UPDATE Mr. Fauth reported he and Mr. Dulake are continuing to investigate possible yard locations. Director Worthington recommended a vacant lot on Center and Placentia. Mr. Fauth will contact Don Gregg to determine the availability of the location. Mr. Fauth reported he has been utilizing Google Earth to determine where the vacant parcels in the City of Costa Mesa are located to assist in finding property for a corporate yard. A site at -16th and Newport was investigated but determined to be unsuitable due to high price. Mr. Fauth reported he has been in negotiations with the Orange County Fairgrounds to use a portion of their yard during the year when the fair is not occurring. • Director Schafer suggested contacting the National Guard to determine if the Costa Mesa Sanitary District could negotiate leasing a portion of their yard. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT u MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 6 • WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Revak reported receipt of a letter from Dennis A. Bostad, General Manager, South Bay Irrigation District dated July 7, 2006. Mr. Bostad's letter requests the CMSD Board submit a resolution or minute order. in support of Director Doud's nomination to the California Special Districts Association Board of Directors. A sample resolution was included as an attachment to the letter. Director Schafer advised the Board Jo MacKenzie had already been selected. The letter was received and filed. Ms. Revak reported receiving the Orange County Sanitation District Press Release dated July 10, 2006, to announce the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors recently elected Jim Ferryman and Doug Davert as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the OCSD Board, respectively. The new term begins July 1, 2006 and will end June 30, 2007. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments were made. • CMSD STRATEGIC PLAN YEAR 2005/2006 STRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION ITEMS Mr. Hamers reported there are a few items still to be completed. Mr. Hamers reported the addition of an item for the acquisition of a corporation yard for maintenance -and storage to the Strategic Plan as suggested by Director Schafer. The next Strategic Planning meeting will be held sometime in January or February of 2007. The Strategic Planning meeting total cost is approximately $8,000 and has been budgeted. NEW DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING AND GROUNDS AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE ON COLUMN IMPROVEMENTS, PAINTING, AND LANDSCAPING Mr. Fauth reported Mr. Dulake has arranged for a contractor to look at the columns to provide a bid for replacement. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING ' JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 7 Mr. Fauth reported Ms. Gilbert was handling some of the arrangements but was recently injured and will be working from home on a minimal basis until she is able to return to work. RECYCLING REPORTS WASTE DIVERSION REPORT —JUNE 2006 Ms. Revak presented the Waste Diversion Reports for June 2006 showing a 50.44% diversion rate. The Waste Diversion Report was received and filed. CONTRACT PAYMENT TO CR TRANSFER FOR RECYCLING SERVICES AND DISPOSAL PAYMENT FOR JUNE 2006 SERVICES Ms. Revak presented the Invoices for June 2006 recycling services and • disposal. Vice President Woodside motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for the month of June 2006 in the amount of $211,973.54. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Vice President Woodside motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for Santa Ana Heights for the month of June 2006 in the amount of $11,953.68. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REPORT Mr. Shef presented his written report. Mr. Shef stated he routinely checks. containers where he notices a remodel occurring and has not found C &D materials in the trash containers. Mr. Shef reported he has been monitoring the large item pick up program and noted there have been large commercial trucks picking up items intended for pick up by the CMSD. The trucks are driving the neighborhoods late at night and removing items placed out on the curb for collection. CITY OF COSTA MESA EXPO - MAY 7, 2006 • Mr. Fauth reported Staff is in the process of determining the winners of the guessing game to estimate the weight of the bails of aluminum cans. The eight people coming closest to the actual weight will receive $25 gift COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 8 certificates. Mr. Fauth recommended continuing participation in the EXPO and reported a large percentage of the people wanted information on disposal of electronic devices. The Board thanked Ms. Gina Keuilan for her volunteer participation in the EXPO. CITY COMMENTS ON CMSD PROPOSED TRASH AND SEWER RATES President Ferryman reported Councilman Gary Monahan was quoted in the newspaper as being displeased with the proposed CMSD proposed trash and sewer rates. Mr. Hamers sent Mr. Monahan information as to why the rate increase is necessary. WEST SANTA ANA HEIGHTS REORGANIZATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPLICATION CLARIFICATION OF PLAN FOR SERVICES Mr. Harriers reported he heard from Mr. Dave Kiff, Assistant City Manager, is City of Newport Beach, who confirmed that an omission had been made in naming the Costa Mesa Sanitary District as future trash collector of the West Santa Ana Heights area if it becomes annexed into the City of Newport Beach. Mr. Kiff stated that he felt the City of Newport Beach could serve the Banning Ranch area. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM CITY OF COSTA MESA Mr. Harriers reported Mr. Allan Roeder was very pleased with the support letters from the CMSD Board. President Ferryman reported he attended the LAFCO meeting where the City of Costa Mesa and the City of Newport Beach presented. Mesa Consolidated Water was also represented. President Ferryman spoke on behalf of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Director Schafer reported residents of Newport Terrace were in attendance due to a letter distributed by City Manager Homer Bludau suggesting the LAFCO commission may consider annexing Newport Terrace to Costa Mesa. Director Schafer stated the Newport Terrace area was not a component of the proposed annexation. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT „ MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 9 Director Schafer provided an overview of the meeting and reported the LAFCO recommendation to require Newport Beach to give up control of a portion of the one foot -wide strip that runs along the unpopulated Banning Ranch in exchange for incorporating West Santa Ana Heights was rejected. The commission ordered the two cities to a series of meetings to discuss the future of the remaining unincorporated areas along their borders. The next LAFCO meeting on the topic will be held on November 30, 2006. Director Schafer volunteered to participate on a committee established to facilitate discussions and encourage consensus in preparation for the November 30, 2006 LAFCO meeting. AGREEMENT WITH MESA CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT FOR SUPPORT SERVICES Mr. Hamers reported the Mesa Consolidated Board did not make any changes to the Agreement for Support Services as presented to the Board at the June 2006 CMSD meeting. RECYCLING COMMITTEE — MONDAY, JULY 10, 2006 - 12:00 P.M., CMSD BOARDROOM, 628 W. 19TH STREET, COSTA MESA, (DIRECTORS WOODSIDE AND SCHAFER) RECYCLING COMMITTEE GOALS FOR 2005/2006 Vice President Woodside reported the Committee discussed source reduction as a potential goal for the Recycling Committee for 2006/2007 as a component of controlling costs. UNIVERSAL WASTE - REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9. 2006 Vice President Woodside reported four locations have been identified for the battery buckets: Costa Mesa High School, Estancia High School, Costa Mesa Fire Station Number 1 on Royal Palm, and Costa Mesa Sanitary District Offices. The program will be managed to stay within the current budget for Curbside Inc. Director Perry inquired as to whether district approval was required to place battery buckets at the two high school locations. Mr. Fauth reported he could not make an agreement with NMUSD because it would include two high schools in Newport Beach. Mr. Fauth reported Staff wrote an addendum to the agreement with Curbside COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT M =,. MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 10 Inc. directing Curbside make the agreement directly with the individual high schools. Director Perry suggested the agreement be given to the individual high schools who will forward them on to their district offices for approval. E -WASTE RECYCLING EVENT - SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2006 Vice President Woodside reported the E -Waste Recycling Event was a successful event and suggested an additional event be held in January to provide disposal of electronic equipment replaced during the holiday period. Mr. Fauth reported 154 residents participated including Directors Worthington and Ferryman. Mr. Fauth reported seven businesses participated, with two of the businesses returning two times. Mr. Fauth anticipates better advertisement to businesses for the next E- Waste event. Mr. Fauth reported a total of just under 18,000 pounds of . electronics for recycling. According to the agreement, there would be a charge of $500 to the City of Costa Mesa and $500 to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District if the total was under 25,000 pounds. Mr. Fauth reported there was no charge for the event. Director Schafer suggested the Chamber of Commerce newsletter be used to advertise the next event. LARGE ITEM COLLECTION - JUNE 12 THRU AUGUST 26, 2006 The Large Item Collection Program commenced on June 12, 2006, and will run until August 26, 2006. Ms. Revak reported as of June 30, 2006, 146.88 tons were landfilled at a total cost of $5,812.47. Recyclable White Goods collected during this period totaled 167.62 tons, for a credit of $15,923.05 amounting to a net credit to date of $10,110.58. SOURCE REDUCTION Vice President Woodside suggested focusing on source reduction as a means of reducing the cost of trash collection in the District. • • • n U COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 11 ENGINEER'S REPORTS WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS - (WDR) GENERAL UPDATE Mr. Hamers reported the State Waste Discharge Requirements are in force and. the Costa Mesa Sanitary District is in the process of enrolling in the statewide program. Mr. Hamers reported the District is still in compliance with the regional WDR that will be rescinded upon enrollment in the statewide program. Mr. Hamers presented the executive summary of Phase II FOG Control Study Report that tested enzymes and bacteria. The result was that they were not effective enough at this time. Grease traps were also tested and determined they were maintenance intensive and work if maintained sufficiently. Mr. Burns reported the District will need to focus on electronic filing. COMPLETION OF EMERGENCY WORK — PRESIDENT PUMPING STATION Mr. Hamers reported the President Pumping Station work has been completed and provided pictures of the facility for the Board and Staff. Mr. Hamers commended Mr. Dulake for his efforts on the President Pumping Station repair. ANNIVERSARY LANE WATER LINE - IRWD Mr. Hamers provided a copy of the latest correspondence to the Department of Health Services regarding the water line at Anniversary Lane. Mr. Hamers will contact the IRWD general manager to set up a meeting to discuss the situation as suggested by Vice President Woodside. PROJECT #181 NEWPORT BLVD. SEWER AT 19TH STREET The Proposal to Begin Design Phase for Project #181 Newport Boulevard Sewer at 19th Street was introduced with a not -to- exceed total of $25,000. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 12 • Engineering $80 per hour 2 -Man Survey Crew $205 pe r hour Soils Engineering At cost, if needed Traffic Engineering At cost, if needed The street improvement project is a combination CALTRANS and City of Costa Mesa project and because the CMSD sewer line does not enjoy prior rights status, the District must relocate the line at its expense. The relocation must be completed by January 2007, thereby requiring the District Engineer to begin the design phase prior to preparation of the 2006 -2007 CIP and its review and approval by an independent engineer and the CMSD Board of Directors. No expenditures beyond plan preparation and bidding will occur prior to the 2006 -2007 CIP being reviewed by an independent engineer and subsequently the CMSD Board of Directors. Director Schafer motioned to approve the Proposal to Begin Design Phase for Project #181 Newport Blvd. Sewer at 19th Street based on the Notice of • Relocation and the recommendation of the District Treasurer. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. TREASURER'S REPORTS RESOLUTION NO. 2006-724 ADOPTING 2006 -2007 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY Ms. Davis reported there were no changes to the Investment Policy and no legislative changes to the Government Code requiring any amendments. Ms. Davis presented Resolution No 2006 -724, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA DANITARY DISTRICT, ADOPTING THE 2006 -2007 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST IDLE MONIES OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2006 -2007 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, AND AUTHORIZING THE SAID TREASURER TO DELEGATE TO A DEPUTY THE CARRYING OUT OF ANY SUCH TASKS. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 • PAGE 13 Director Perry motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2006 -724. Director Woodside seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Ferryman, Woodside, Schafer, Perry, Worthington No: None Motion carried 5 -0. ATTORNEY'S REPORT COSTA MESA DISPOSAL AND CR TRANSFER MASTER AGREEMENT This item was discussed under the Manager's Report, Update on Rate Guarantee Provision for Master Agreement with CR &R FY- 2006 -2007. SEWER LATERAL COMPLIANCE ORDINANCE Mr. Burns reported he has reviewed sewer lateral maintenance ordinances as directed by the Board. Mr. Burns provided a matrix of the major common points of each ordinance. Further comments are as follows: • The trigger for the inspection is usually a sale, probate sale, or remodel • What is then required is some form of inspection (CCTV, water or air pressure testing) and, if needed, repairs • A certification that the process was completed • Penalties and enforcement mechanisms Discussion was held regarding educating realtors and involving the City of Costa Mesa Public Works Department. Mr. Burns suggested the possibility of passing a local disclosure law requiring the realtor to give a brochure to the seller /buyer to educate them of the potential problem in the sewer lateral at the time of sale /purchase. Mr. Burns recommended having someone come from the City of Laguna Beach to discuss their city's program requiring video inspection of sewer laterals upon the sale or major remodel of a residence and every five years for commonly held properties such as condos or apartments. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 14 • President Ferryman suggested forming an ad -hoc " committee to investigate sewer lateral maintenance. Directors Perry and Worthington were named to the committee. Mr. Fauth will contact the City of Laguna Beach and request a representative meet with the committee and provide a copy of their ordinance. Mr. Fauth will contact agencies with a sewer lateral ordinances and inquire as to what is working and what is not working with their sewer lateral program. Mr. Burns will provide a copy of all his research materials to date to the ad -hoc committee members. SEWER LATERAL INSURANCE Mr. Burns reported he had difficulty receiving a response from American Water Insurance and will contact sanitary districts to determine the validity of the company. • AB 1234 — EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS & PER DIEM — RECEIPTS Mr. Burns reported he rechecked the information regarding whether receipts must be produced if the District adopts a per diem for expenses and determined they are required. Mr. Burns verified with the Midway Sanitary District that Ms. Margie Rice had told a CMSD Director that no receipts were necessary, however Mr. Burns determined that information was erroneous. Receipts are always required. SUMMONS —185 E. WILSON, RICHARD CHARLES ASTIN, JR. Mr. Harriers reported he received notification from Mr. Jeffrey Morris, Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz, dated June 27, 2006, advising their office was representing the Costa Mesa Sanitary District in defense of Case No. 06CC05755, Richard Charles Astin, Jr., and Rosanna Locke vs. City of Costa Mesa, a governmental entity, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, a governmental entity, and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive to SDRMA. All questions or comments concerning the matter should be directed to their office. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 • PAGE 15 CURBSIDE HHW 2006 -07 & 2007 -08 HHW COLLECTION AGREEMENT Mr. Fauth reported the District has an agreement with Curbside Inc. for the door -to -door collections signed October 12, 2005 and effective to October 11, 2007. Rather than enter into a separate agreement for the pilot program, Mr. Fauth presented an addendum to the existing agreement to allow up to ten sites for battery collection. The addendum outlined the conditions of the battery collection program. Mr. Burns has not had a chance to review the addendum and it will be brought back at the August regular meeting. LOCAL MEETINGS ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (OCSD) — JUNE 28, 2006 (PRESIDENT FERRYMAN President Ferryman attended the June 28, 2006, OCSD meeting and • reported he had been elected as Chairman and Doug Davert as Vice Chairman of the Orange County Sanitation District. President - Ferryman attended an event concerning Prado Dam and reported the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is going to allow an additional 4 feet of water behind the dam for storage. SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY (SARFPA) THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006 (DIRECTOR PERRY) Director Perry attended the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency meeting on June 22, 2006 and reported the agenda was the same as the May 25, 2006 agenda. • The 2006 -2007 budget was approved. • Approved officers. • Status of Seven Oaks Dam. • Resolution for support of the statewide bond issue. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT u MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 16 • INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY (ISDOC) (DIRECTOR SCHAFER) ISDOC QUARTERLY MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2006 11:30 A.M. OCSD BOARDROOM Director Schafer reported she and Directors Ferryman, Worthington, and Perry attended the Quarterly Meeting for ISDOC on Thursday, June 29, 2006,11:30, in the OCSD Boardroom. Mr. Jack Rosenthal, Director, Rossmoor /Los Alamitos Area Sewer District provided a special presentation on Energy Conservation Opportunities for Special Districts Facilities. John Withers and Charlie Smith were reelected. Daniel Weintraub, Public Affairs Columnist, Sacramento Bee, provided a presentation entitled The State of Affairs in California: Is California Getting Back on Track or Could the November Election be a Mandate for Change? LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) (DIRECTOR • SCHAFER Director Schafer discussed the LAFCO meeting during the topic " Request for Support from City of Costa Mesa" earlier in the agenda. CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CSDA) (DIRECTOR SCHAFER Director Schafer reported she went to Sacramento for an Executive Board meeting and will be returning for a CSDA Board Meeting on July 13 -14, 2006. Director Schafer is participating in frequent conference calls for CSDA. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES (CASA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE - AUGUST 9 -12, 2006, MONTEREY, CA Ms. Revak confirmed attendance for the Annual CASA Conference, August 9 -12, 2006, in Monterey, California for Directors Ferryman, Schafer, Worthington, and Perry. 40 r -I L-J • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 17 OTHER MEETINGS QUALIFYING FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER CMSD ORDINANCE N. 55, OPERATIONS CODE SECTION 3.01.030 WACO Director Schafer attended the WACO meeting of July 7, 2006, and reported they discussed the following: Legislation update on bills presented Impact of the Delta on California Water Supply from the perspective of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel, Commander and Division Engineer for the South Pacific Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Director Worthington attended the WACO meeting and gave a synopsis of Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel's speech and commented on the new uniforms they were wearing. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Director Schafer reported the Chamber of Commerce was dark in June. OCCOG Director Schafer reported the OCCOG Board met for discussion but no motions were made due to lack of quorum. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business discussed. NEW BUSINESS Director Worthington stated he would like to host a dinner party for members of the CMSD on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. at his residence. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS Mr. Hamers reported receiving one letter of protest regarding the proposed sewer • & trash rates. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING _ JULY 12, 2006 PAGE 18 • ADJOURNMENT At 8:00 p.m., President Ferryman adjourned the meeting. SECRETARY PRESIDENT • 0