Minutes - City/Districts Liaison - 2005-03-25 (2)0
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AK&esa Consolidated
water District
CITY /DISTRICTS LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2005
7:30 A.M.
CITY OF COSTA MESA
CONFERENCE ROOM 5A
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Mesa Committee Members: Fred Bockmiller, Director
James F. Atkinson, Vice President
Diana M. Leach, General Manager
City Committee Members: Eric Bever, Council Member
Allan Roeder, City Manager
CMSD Committee Members: James Ferryman, President
Dan Worthington, Director
Rob Hamers, Manager /District Engineer
1. Permitting — Coordinating Efforts Between Agencies
Mr. Roeder explained the opinion from the City Attorney's office that the City may not be
able to withhold the issuance of building permits to insure the applicant has obtained
sewer and water agency approval. Mr. Roeder is checking on whether an agreement
between the agencies would allow the City to withhold building permits until sewer and
water approval is obtained. Mr. Roeder will also check whether the City may withhold
certificate of occupancy to insure the sewer and water agencies are satisfied with respect
to construction requirements and the payment of fees.
2. Minutes — Sharing of Minutes Between Agencies from Board /Council Meetings
The City of Costa Mesa posts the minutes of City Council and Planning Commission
meetings on the City's website where they may be viewed by other agencies and the
public. The Sanitary District will soon post its minutes on the CMSD website, while in the
interim, the minutes are sent to those requesting copies from the Clerk. Ms. Leach
requested a copy and to be placed on the list. The water district also transmits minutes to
all parties requesting copies.
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3. Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Medians
Ms. Leach is aware that the City is considering options for the landscaping in street
medians. As an alternative to live planting and flowers that requires a water service, water
meter, and piping, Ms. Leach brought examples of synthetic grass that may be used. Ms.
Leach provided the information to the City for their consideration.
4. Waterless Urinals and Public Toilets
Director Worthington explained the benefits of the new waterless urinals that may save up
to 40,000 gallons of water per year as well as decreasing the influx of chemicals
associated with the odor cakes used in traditional urinals. Both the water district and the
sanitary district have a waterless urinal at their headquarters. Mr. Worthington also
mentioned that although the fixture is initially more expensive, there is a pay back period
as the water savings occurs. For new construction, there are reduced installation costs
because the water line does not have to be constructed to the fixture. There are also
waterless urinals at the Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange County Water
District. The City will consider their use when existing facilities require repair or
replacement.
Public Toilets will be discussed at a future meeting. is
Public Comments
There were no members of the public in attendance.
The Mesa Consolidated Water District will host the next Liaison Committee meeting on June 24,
2005, at 7:30 AM.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
Arthur Perry, Secretary
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
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James Ferryman, President
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
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