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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF SEWER SYSTEM COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 25, 2011
CALL TO ORDER Board members of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District
met in Committee session on January 25, 2011 at
10:30 a.m. at 628 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa.
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 10:30
a.m.
DIRECTORS PRESENT: Jim Ferryman, Jim Fitzpatrick, Robert Ooten, Art
Perry, Mike Scheafer
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Carroll, General Manager; Sherry Kallab,
Administrative Manager; Rob Hamers, District
Engineer; Steve Cano, Lead Maintenance Worker;
Tim Henson, Sewer Maintenance Worker; Joel Ortiz,
Sewer Maintenance Worker; Joe Limon, Inspector;
Harold Curtis, Intern
OTHERS PRESENT: None
MONTHLY SPILL STATISTICS
Mr. Hamers reported two sewer spills occurred since last month's meeting. The first spill, from
the Canyon pump station force main line, will be reviewed in detail in the following segment. The
second spill occurred at the Irvine Pump Station on January 18, 2011 and was due to a clogged
air release. The air release valve had been installed improperly. Approximately 10 gallons of
water was released into the Santa Ana Delhi Channel. Mr. Hamers acknowledged the District
was fortunate the volume of both spills was small.
CANYON FORCE MAIN BREAK, 1 -8 -11
Mr. Hamers reported the Canyon force main spill was reported to Staff around 1:00pm on
Saturday, January 8, 2011 and required emergency night response to repair the line. An
• estimated 50 gallons was lost, but none of the spill was released to the waters of the State, the
Greenville Banning Channel or the Pacific Ocean. Staff could not find evidence the spill made
its way into Canyon Park, but in the event it did it would have been captured in the filtration
marsh located in Canyon Park.
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1/1 REDUCTION PROGRAM
The Committee reviewed rain data from the December 2010 storms. During the October 2010
rains the District had zero mpd into its pumping stations, as opposed to 2.69 mpd from the
December 2010 rains. Mr. Guzman explained he had not been working during the November
18 to December 20th timeframe and many plugs and seals were missing when he inspected
problem manholes. Mr. Hamers stated the program requires upkeep and additional money is
needed in next year's budget to keep 1/1 low. Staff was directed to explore potential permanent
solutions to plugging and sealing as part of next year's budget request.
A letter written by Nick Arhontes, OCSD regarding the 1/1 problem acknowledged the District's
success in reducing 1/1 and was provided in the Committee packet.
SEWER CLEANING PROGRAM - AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL PLANT SERVICES
The year one cycle of sewer line cleaning was scheduled to start today but due to a slight delay
will start next Tuesday.
CMSD PUMPING STATIONS
Mr. Hamers provided pictures of the Canyon pump station door replacement. Quarterly
meetings are held with field personnel to review the needs of each pump station. Issues are
round - tabled for solutions. The meetings have been very successful. Bids are being considered
for the South Coast pump station and new pumps will be installed in the short term.
ROOT CONTROL USING TOP HAT INSTALLATION
The Committee viewed before and after pictures of six locations in the Top Hat Pilot Program.
Four top hats and two short liners were installed at the sites. Staff will continue to monitor the
installations for stability and root re- growth. Mr. Hamers thanked Mr. Carroll for developing the
program. If the program proves to be successful Mr. Carroll will include funds in next year's
budget for additional sites.
CMSD SSMP AUDIT; MAY 2011; SEMINAR ON SELF AUDIT 1 -20 -11 @ CWEA
EVENT, HUNTINGTON BEACH
A City of Fullerton employee and a consultant for OCSD gave presentations at the January 20,
2011 WDR seminar regarding sewer system management plan (SSMP) audits. The audit looks
at the agency's plan and compares to the actions of the agency to determine if the agency is in
compliance with its plan. The agency can then take steps to improve performance as needed.
The report will be presented to the Board of Directors.
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TRIENNIAL WDR REVIEW
Mr. Hamers reported five changes anticipated in the triennial WDR for review:
• SWRCB wants to require mandatory private lateral reporting.
• Anyone with one mile of sewer must have their own WDR & SSMP
• Shortened notification requirements
• No required operator certification
• Leave WDR as an order as opposed to requiring a NPDDS permit.
Changes will also be made to add additional measures to more clearly reflect the performance of
the system. The estimated final adoption date is May 21, 2011.
WDR MEMBER AGENCY SURVEY
Karla Dillon, OCSD, is conducting a survey to determine what chemicals are being used in
kitchens, interceptors and for odor control in pumping stations. Once the survey is complete a
spreadsheet of the results will be provided for the benefit of all.
MERCURY IN SEWERS
Mercury is on the radar screen along with other compounds. At this time mercury is a low
percentage of the compounds they are concerned with. At this point in time there has been no
recommendation to do anything about it. OCSD is not planning on adopting ordinances to
prevent certain practices in dentist's offices; they are encouraging dental offices to buy the
amalgam separator. There are potential legislative activates that could implement permanent
measures and there are various sources of mercury in addition to the dentist office. OCSD is
concerned with mercury because of the partnership with Orange County Water District (OCWD)
requiring water be recycled to a drinking water standard. CMSD could draft an ordinance,
resolution, or policy for prevention of mercury getting into the system through dentist office. At
this point in time a separator would have to be installed on every chair in the dentist office to
successfully remove all the mercury. Mark Kawamoto, OCSD, will be giving a presentation on
the topic at the February or March WDR meeting.
EARTHQUAKE ASSESSMENT OF PUMPING STATIONS
Mr. Carroll submitted four RFQs to structural engineers. Jerry Tucker was the only engineer to
respond with a proposal of $29,400 to assess 14 of the District's pump stations. Mr. Carroll
reported the study was not budgeted but there is money available in the contingency to cover the
costs.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
One article was provided regarding 26 sewer spills totaling 8 million gallons into San Diego
waters between December 21 and December 28, 2011.
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CMSD PROJECTS:
Mr. Hamers reported Projects 129, 183 and 189 are in plan check. Project 171, Irvine Force Main
plans are almost finished and will be going out to bid.
President Ooten requested an update on the Scada upgrade the next Committee meeting.
SSC MEETING SCHEDULE
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting /was adjourne/d7 at 11:50 a.m
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