Agenda_2015_8_11_Meeting
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
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AGENDA
Michael Scheafer
President
Arthur Perry
Vice President
Robert Ooten
Secretary
Arlene Schafer
Assistant Secretary
James Ferryman
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. 19th 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).
Study Session - Tuesday, August 11, 2015
I.CALL TO ORDER
II.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.)
III.PUBLIC COMMENTS
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make comments on
items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District that
are not listed on 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.
IV.ITEMS OF STUDY
1.Recycling & Waste Diversion Reports – July 2015
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
2.Code Enforcement Officer Report – July 2015
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
3.Organics Ad Hoc Committee Update – Oral Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and oral report from
President Scheafer.
4.Survey Results from BHI Management Consulting on What Makes Great
General Managers
Recommendation:That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
5.OC Waste and Recycling Update
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
6.Seminar Calendar
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
7.Sexual Harassment Training Status
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
8.Future Study Session Items
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors provide staff with direction on
items to be placed on future study session agendas.
V.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
VI.ADJOURNMENT
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Recycling & Waste Diversion Reports – July 2015
Item Number:1.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Recycling & Waste Diversion Reports - July 2015 Cover Memo
CR Transfer CR Transfer
To:Javier Ochiqui To:Javier Ochiqui
From: CR Transfer Inc.From: CR Transfer Inc.
Jurisdiction:Costa Mesa Sanitary District (9)Jurisdiction:Costa Mesa Sanitary District Santa Ana Heights (11)
Month/Year:Jul-15 Month/Year:Jul-15
Recycling Report Recycling Report
Recycle Tons Recycle Tons
Commodity Percentage Recycled Commodity Percentage Recycled
Paper(cardboard+mixed paper)9.50%326.98 Green Waste 20.50%33.24
Plastics(mixed plastic+HDPE+PET)2.73%93.96 GW Fines 6.99%11.34
Metal(metal+aluminum+alum. Cans)3.91%134.58 Fines 9.99%16.20
Wood 2.92%100.50 Textiles 0.17%0.28
Greenwaste 34.77%1,196.73 Glass 1.89%3.06
Liquids 0.37%12.73 Paper 4.29%6.95
Fines 0.52%17.90 Plastic 5.58%9.04
Glass(bottles)2.03%69.87 Food Waste 0.00%-
Concrete 0.33%11.36 Metal 1.20%1.95
Concrete 0.51%0.83
Wood 0.86%1.39
Totals 57.08%1,964.61 Totals 51.97%84.29
Total Tonnage 3,441.85 Total Tonnage 162.19
Recycled Tonnage 1,964.61 Recycled Tonnage 84.29
Landfill Tonnage 1,477.24 Landfill Tonnage 77.90
JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE TOTAL
3,510.05 3,510.05
1,994.85 1,994.85
1,515.20 1,515.20
56.83%#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!56.83%Recycled %
CMSD
WASTE DIVERSION REPORT FY 2015-2016
Total Tonnage
Recycled Tonnage
Landfilled Tonnage
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Code Enforcement Officer Report – July 2015
Item Number:2.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Code Enforcement Officer Report – July 2015 Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Edward Roberts, Code Enforcement Officer
Date: August 11, 2015
Subject: Code Enforcement Officer Report – July 2015
This report summarizes major points for three ordinance enforcement topics covering
scavenging, graffiti, and trash container enforcement. For the month of July, the
CMSD Code Enforcement Officer focused his efforts on patrols in various parts of the
community. The goal was identify and deter instances of scavenging and residential
trash carts left within the public view.
In the month of July we saw a reduced number of complaints filed with CMSD Code
Enforcement staff regarding scavenging activity in the city. As with most scavenging
complaints, the alleged violations take place in the early morning hours. In order to
address resident concerns, the Code Enforcement Officer investigated all complaints and adjusted his schedule to accommodate requests for early morning or weekend
enforcement. Included below are instances of scavenging that were detected while the
Officer was investigating specific complaints.
Proactive Scavenging Investigations:
610 W. Bay Street- While patrolling the 600 block of W. Bay Street, Officer Roberts observed a male subject that was rummaging through a CMSD trash cart in front of
610 W. Bay Street Street. The male subject was contacted and advised that
scavenging is a prohibited activity. The subject was cooperative in his demeanor and
sent on his way with a verbal warning.
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2011 Continental Avenue- While patrolling the 2000 block of Continental Avenue, Officer Roberts observed a male subject, rummaging through CMSD trash carts in
front of 2011 Continental Avenue. Officer Roberts contacted the subject in front of the
location and asked if he was scavenging recyclable material from CMSD carts. The
male subject admitted to scavenging recyclable material from CMSD carts. Based on
the subject’s admission, he was admonished regarding CMSD policy and instructed to return all recyclable material to a nearby trash cart. The subject was sent on his way.
2329 Fordham Drive- While patrolling the 2300 block of Fordham Drive, Officer
Roberts contacted a male subject at this location for rummaging through a CMSD
trash cart. The male subject was cooperative and advised that scavenging is a prohibited activity. The male was sent on his way with a verbal warning.
2174 Miner Street- Officer Roberts contacted a male subject at this location for
rummaging through a CMSD trash cart. The male subject was cooperative and
followed instructions from Officer Roberts to return all recyclable items to a nearby
CMSD cart. The subject was advised that scavenging is prohibited by CMSD ordinance and sent on his way.
640 Surf Street- While patrolling the 600 block of Surf Street, Officer Roberts
observed a female subject rummaging through CMSD trash carts placed on the curb
side in front of 640 Surf Street. Officer Roberts contacted the female and advised her
that scavenging is a prohibited activity. The female subject was cooperative and returned all recyclable material as instructed. The female subject has not been
observed since this contact.
2120 Wallace Avenue- While patrolling the 2100 block of Wallace Avenue, Officer
Roberts observed a female subject riding on a bicycle with numerous trash bags
suspended from the handlebars of the bicycle. As Officer Roberts drove closer, he observed the female stop her bicycle in front of 2120 Wallace Avenue and begin to
rummage through a CMSD trash cart. Officer Roberts approached the subject and
asked her regarding her observed scavenging activity. The subject admitted that on
occasion she scavenges recyclable items from CMSD carts in order to support herself.
The subject was advised that scavenging is prohibited and was instructed to return all recyclable material to a nearby CMSD cart. The subject was sent on her way with a
verbal warning.
END OF SCAVENGING ENFORCEMENT REPORT
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Trash Container Enforcement:
In the month of July, there were a few customer complaints reported to the District
Headquarters regarding trash carts in public view. The following is a list of locations
where trash cart violations were found and addressed by the Courtesy Notice process.
Total Cases: 47
The following locations received First Warnings:
(1) Alabama Circle - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Arbor Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Babb Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Baker Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Calvert Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Capital Street - Storage of carts in public view. (1) Colgate Drive-Storage of carts in public view
(2) College Avenue-Storage of carts in public view
(2) Concord Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Dogwood Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Evergreen Place - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Fordham Drive - Storage of cart in public view.
(1) Fullerton Avenue- Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Governor Street- Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Harding Way - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Iowa Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Magellan Street - Storage of carts in public view.
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(1) Magnolia Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Maple Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Monroe Way - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Monrovia Avenue-Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Monte Vista Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Nebraska Place - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Pomona Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Portola Drive - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Raleigh Street- Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Rutgers Drive- Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Santiago Road- Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Senate Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Tustin Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Wallace Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Wilson Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) 16th Place - Storage of carts in public view.
(3) 17th Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) 18th Street - Storage of carts in public view.
END OF TRASH CONTAINER ENFORCEMENT REPORT
No cases of graffiti on a trash carts were opened in the month of July.
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Scavenging Report – July 2015
Locations:
• 610 W. Bay St.
• 2011 Continental Ave.
• 2329 Fordham Dr.
• 2174 Miner St.
• 640 Surf St.
• 2120 Wallace Ave.
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Survey Results from BHI Management Consulting on What Makes Great General
Managers
Item Number:4.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation:That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Survey Results from BHI Management Consulting on What Makes
Great General Managers Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: August 11, 2015
Subject: Survey Results from BHI Management Consulting on What Makes Great General Managers Summary
One of the break-out sessions at the General Manager Leadership Summit was the
results of a survey about general manager attributes. The survey was conducted by
BHI Management Consulting. Staff and President Scheafer believes sharing the results with the Board of Directors is worthwhile for discussion.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
Analysis
The survey was administered to all CSDA members and BHI clients, which totaled
1,500 individuals that included general managers and board of directors.
Approximately 150 individuals completed the survey, which is a 10% return ratio.
The survey ask four fundamental questions on what makes a great general manager.
The four questions are:
1. What do you believe to be critical hiring attributes for a great general manager?
2. What do you believe to be the most critical professional attributes for a great general manager?
3. What do you believe to be general descriptors for a great general manager?
4. What do you believe to be critical personal attributes of a great general
manager?
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Attachment A are the survey results that compares Board answers with general
manager answers and as you can see most of the answers are closely aligned.
Strategic Plan Element & Goal
Not applicable
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review
Reporting on the results of a survey undertaken by others is not a disturbance of the
environment similar to grading or construction and does not constitute a project under
CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines.
Financial Review
There are no financial impacts to the District because all costs for conducting the
survey and tabulating the results were borne by BHI and/or CSDA. Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for
the August 11, 2015 Board of Directors study session at District Headquarters and on
District’s website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
1. Refer the matter back to staff
Attachment A: Survey Results
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OC Waste and Recycling Update
Item Number:5.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
OC Waste and Recycling Update Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Elizabeth Pham, Management Analyst II
Date: August 11, 2015
Subject: OC Waste & Recycling Coordinator’s Meeting (Update)
Summary
On Thursday, July 16, 2015, staff attended the OC Waste & Recycling Coordinator’s
meeting at the Discovery Cube in Santa Ana. This report is a brief synopsis of the meeting.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
The meeting consisted of the following five (5) presentations:
• Jesus Perez from OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), reporting on legislative updates.
• Peter Livingston from OCWR, presenting on the Renewable
Technologies Implementation Plan.
• Kat Ferrar from CalRecycle, reporting on the State Update.
• Isaac Novella from OCWR, reporting on the County Update.
• Discovery Cube provided a tour of the center expansion.
1. Jesus Perez provided legislative updates on bills related to waste management.
AB 45 (Mullin) is currently inactive. AB 1063 (Williams) was recently amended
on July 15, 2015. The bill seeks to increase the tipping fees from $1.40 to
$5.00. This will be a temporary increase until 2022, and tipping fees will
decrease to $3.50. The fees will be used to fund CalRecycle programs that
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promote energy technology. The bill was written with an urgency clause and will
be effective immediately. As a result, generator fees will also increase, however
the bill does not explain how it will impact households and businesses. OCWR
has not taken a position, but will provide more information at a later date. This
bill was mentioned in the Waste Disposal Agreement.
2. Peter Livingston presented on the Renewable Technologies Implementation
Plan which discusses the current waste disposal status. In-County tonnage and
overall system tonnage have declined by 34% since 2005. Existing and
proposed legislation indicates further disposal tonnage reductions in the future.
Mr. Livingston has estimated, based on the FY 2015 rate revenue projections, if
there is approximately 30% of organics in disposal and half of the material is
recovered, OCWR could lose 15% of current tonnage, representing $17 million
per year in reduced revenue. The County has emphasized that the Renewable
Technologies Implementation Plan focus on:
a. Cost-effective renewable technology solutions to help meet changing
regulatory requirements,
b. Business opportunities for OCWR, other than operating landfills,
c. Funding and partnering options available for OCWR renewable
technology projects.
3. CalRecycle is developing guidelines for AB 1826, as it relates to mandatory
organics recycling. A new customizable brochure template is available for
businesses/multi-family complexes. Information about AB 1826 can be found at
www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Recycle/Commercial/Organics/.
CalRecycle received a proposed mattress stewardship plan and budget from
the Mattress Recycling Council on July 1, 2015. CalRecycle will finish the
completeness review within 30 days and the plan review within 90 days of
receipt of a complete plan. Information about the Used Mattress Recovery and
Recycling Act can be found at www.calrecycle.ca.gov/matresses/.
4. Isaac Novella provided an update on the Waste Disposal Agreements (WDA). There were 32 out of 34 approved agreements. The cities of Irvine and San
Juan Capistrano are negotiating with OCWR on an equitable agreement that
recognizes the environmental impacts of their landfills. OCWR have extended
the deadline to September 30, 2015.
5. Discovery Cube provided a brief tour on the center expansion.
Strategic Plan Element & Goal
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This item complies with the objective and strategy of Strategic Element 2.0, Solid
Waste, which states:
“Objective: Our objective is to manage the collection and recycling of residential trash
in the most economical and environmentally friendly way.”
“Strategy: We will do this by looking for ways to improve efficiencies, achieve high
customer satisfaction, and considering prudent new recycling methods.”
Legal Review Not applicable
Environmental Review The OC Waste and Recycling Coordinator’s Meetings are not a disturbance of the environment similar to grading or construction and do not constitute a project under
CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines. The recycling coordinators work as a group
for the betterment of the environment.
Financial Review
No financial impact.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet
for the August 11, 2015, Board of Directors Study Session meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
Attachments
A. OCWR Renewable Technology Implementation Plan Presentation
R ENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES
I MPLEMENTATION P LAN
OC R ECYCLING COORDINATORS
Peter
Livingston, P.E.
Project
Manager
O VERVIEW
Why are we performing this
study?
Past efforts need updating
Stricter regulatory environment
Waste disposal evolving to waste
management
Conversion technology industry
maturing
What is the status of renewable
technologies
What do we hope to accomplish?
Identify partnership and projects
Identify where we should be
Create a roadmap
What has been done so far?
P REVIOUS S TUDIES AND
P LANNING D OCUMENTS
2002 –Regional Landfill Options for Orange County
(RELOOC)
2005 & 2006 –RELOOC Updates
2009 –Conversion Technology Study and Report
2011 –Renewable Energy Feasibility Study
2015 –Renewable Technologies Implementation
Plan
3
L EGISLATION /REGULATION
AB 32 –GHG emissions
AB 341 –75% diversion by 2020
AB 1594 –Alt. Daily Cover ban
AB 1826 –Organics reduction
Utility tariffs
Transportation Fuels
4
WASTE DISPOSAL STATUS
In-County tonnage and
overall system tonnage have
both declined by 34% since
2005
Existing and proposed
legislation indicates further
disposal tonnage reductions
likely to come
In-County waste disposal
agreements (WDA) expire
June 30, 2020 (extension to
2025 in negotiations)
Waste disposal accounts for
over 95 percent of revenue
5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Tonnage
O RGANICS I N THE D ISPOSAL
WASTE S TREAM
6
30%
70%
Organics
Other
Assuming 30% organics in disposal, if half of this material is
recovered, OCWR could lose 15% of current tonnage,
representing $17 million per year in reduced revenue (based
on FY 2015 rate revenue projections).
850 TPD of city
green waste in
2020
R ENEWABLE TECHNOLOGY
STATUS
Food Waste Anaerobic
Digestion facilities underway
in Region
Cost of photovoltaics has
dropped significantly
Increasing technology options
and industry interest
Composting at Santiago
Canyon -Green waste
processing a necessity
Partnering with CEO Real
Estate to host technologies
Expiring OCWR landfill gas
agreement
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C URRENT OCWR
R ENEWABLE T ECHNOLOGIES
Olinda Alpha (Brea)
Operational 2012 –37.5 MW landfill
gas-to-energy (LFGTE) Combined
Cycle Facility/ICE
Prima Deshecha (SJC)
Operational 2000 –6.7 MW LFGTE
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Facility
Coyote Canyon
Operational 1989 –5 MW LFGTE
Steam Boiler/Turbine Facility
Frank R. Bowerman (Irvine)
Operational 2016 –19.6 MW LFGTE
Combined Cycle Facility Planned 20
MW ICE Facility
Santiago Canyon
Operational 2016 –250 kW LFGTE
Thermal Oxidizer Facility
8
C LOSED LANDFILLS
Coyote Canyon Sanitary
Landfill
Closed 1990, 395 acres
Gothard Refuse Disposal
Site
Closed 1962, 11.5 acres
Santiago Canyon Sanitary
Landfill
Closed 1996
Villa Park Landfill
Closed 1966, 15.8 acres
9
S TUDY FOCUS AREAS
1.Cost-effective renewable technology solutions
to help meet changing regulatory requirements
2.Business opportunities for OCWR, other than
operating landfills
3.Funding and partnering options available for
OCWR renewable technology projects
10
S COPE OF WORK TASKS
Comprehensive
Report
Action Plan
3 yrs.
Strategic Plan
10 yrs.
Task 1 Project Initiation/Report Delivery Plan
Task Order 2 Evaluate Municipal Solid Waste Compositions and
Characteristics
Task Order 3 Assess Solid Waste Quantities, Availability, and
Marketplace
Task Order 4 Solid Waste Disposal Industry Practices
Task Order 5 Evaluation of Regulatory Opportunities and Constraints
Task Order 6 Evaluation of Policy and Legal Considerations
Task Order 7 Evaluation of Energy and Gas Industry Trends,
Marketability of Products, and Identification of Three Practically
Implementable Technologies
Task Order 8 Conduct Siting Analysis on Selected Technologies
Task Order 9 Generate Modified Landfill Gas and Recovery Curves
Task Order 10 Economic Modeling of Renewable Technologies
Task Order 11 Financial Resources/Funding Opportunities
Task Order 12 Project Partnering Opportunities
Task Order 13 Action Plan
Task Order 14 Strategic Planning
Task Order 15 Renewable Technologies Implementation Plan
C ONSULTANT T EAM
•Project Management
•Landfill Gas Studies
•Energy and Gas Industry Trends Analysis
•Alternatives Ranking and Siting Analysis
•Regulatory Compliance
•Reporting
•Assistant Project Management
•Local Solid Waste Marketplace Analysis
•Policy & Conversion Technology Analysis
•Regulatory Compliance
•Reporting
•Renewable / Conversion Technology
Industry Trend Analysis
•Economic Analysis
•Funding Resources
•Solar Energy Analysis
•Policy and Legal Analysis
•Partnering Opportunities
•Waste Composition Study
P HASING OF
WORK/SCHEDULE
1 Background Review
& Data Generation/
Analysis
Prepare Report Delivery Plan
Waste Characterization Study
Local Market Assessment
Funding Opportunities
2 Renewable
Technologies
Evaluation
Waste Characterization Findings
Industry Trends
Regulatory, Policy & Legal Review
Energy and Gas Trends
3 Siting
Analysis
Short-List RT Sites
Conduct Siting Analysis
Refine LFG Estimates
4 Financial
Analysis
Analyze 3 Projects
Identify Financing Sources
Identify Partnerships
5 Plan
Development
Action Plan
Strategic Plan
Implementation Plan
TASKS: 1, 2, 3, 4, Partial 11 TASKS: 5, 6, 7, 9 and partial 12 TASKS: 8 TASKS: 10, 11, 12 TASKS: 13, 14, 15
OCWR
Input
OCWR
Input
OCWR
Input
OCWR
Input
August
2015
November
2015
March
2016
June
2016
OCWR
Input
March
2015
CURRENT STATUS
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Q UESTIONS ?
R ENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES
I MPLEMENTATION P LAN
OC R ECYCLER C OORDINATORS
Peter
Livingston, P.E.
Project
Manager
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Seminar Calendar
Item Number:6.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Seminar Calendar Cover Memo
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www.cmsdca.gov
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Noelani Middenway, District Clerk
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: August 11, 2015
Subject: Seminar Calendar
Summary
At the request of the Board of Directors, a schedule of upcoming seminars for the remainder of the 2015 calendar year, and future years, has been compiled and
attached for review and consideration of attendance.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file the seminar calendar as presented.
Analysis
The Board of Directors frequently attends conferences and workshops hosted by
agencies such as the California Special Districts Association (CSDA), California
Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), Solid Waste Association of North America
(SWANA), and the Special Districts Risk Management Authority (SDRMA). A seminar calendar of upcoming conferences and workshops for these agencies has been
compiled and attached to be received and filed.
Strategic Plan Element & Goal
Not applicable.
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Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
The seminar calendar of upcoming conferences and workshops is not a disturbance of
the environment similar to grading or construction and does not constitute a project under CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines.
Financial Review
Not applicable.
Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet
for the August 11, 2015 Board of Directors Study Session meeting at District
Headquarters and posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
1. Refer the matter back to staff
Attachment A: Seminar Calendar
Event Date Name Location
August 19 - 21, 2015
CASA 60th Annual Conference San Diego
September 17, 2015 SWANA - Southern California Founding Chapter
Workshop Huntington Beach
September 21 – 24, 2015 CSDA Annual Conference/SDRMA Fall Safety/Claims
Education Day Monterey
January 20 - 22, 2016
CASA Winter Conference Palm Springs
January 24 – 26, 2016 CSDA Special District Leadership Academy
Conference La Quinta
May 17 - 18, 2016
CSDA Special District's Legislative Days Sacramento
June 12 - 14, 2016 CSDA General Manager Leadership Summit Lake Tahoe
July 10 – 13, 2016 CSDA Special District Leadership Academy
Conference Napa
August 10 - 12, 2016
CASA 61st Annual Conference Monterey
October 10 – 13, 2016
CSDA Annual Conference San Diego
September 25 – 28, 2017
CSDA Annual Conference Monterey
September 24 – 27, 2018
CSDA Annual Conference Palm Springs
September 25 – 28, 2019
CSDA Annual Conference Anaheim
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Sexual Harassment Training Status
Item Number:7.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Sexual Harassment Training Status Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: August 11, 2015
Subject: Sexual Harassment Training Status Summary
California law requires employers with 50 or more employees must provide at least two
hours of classroom or other effective interactive training and education regarding
sexual harassment to all supervisory employees who are employed as of July 1, 2005,
and to all new supervisory employees within six months of assuming a supervisory position. Thereafter, covered employers must provide sexual harassment training and
education to each supervisory employee once every two years.
Even though CMSD has less than 50 employees, the organization adheres to state law
because it is good practice and because sexual harassment is prohibited in accordance to CMSD Operations Code, Section 1.04.010
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and files the report.
Analysis
All Board members and five supervisors receive sexual harassment training every two
years. Everyone is up to date on their training with three Board members and one
supervisor scheduled for receiving the training again in 2016. Strategic Plan Element & Goal
This item complies with the following Strategic Elements:
5. Administrative Management
Objective: To create, maintain and implement policies and procedures to ensure sound and transparent management of the District.
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Strategy: We will conduct periodic reviews, refine and implement policies and
procedures, and ensure the General Manager has the direction and tools necessary for successful District Operations.
6. Personnel / Organizational Management
Objective: To employ and retain a high quality, motivated workforce.
Strategy: We will do this by utilizing sound policies and personnel practices,
offering competitive compensation and benefits, providing opportunities for
training, development and professional growth, while ensuring a safe and secure
workforce.
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review Sexual harassment training is not a disturbance of the environment similar to grading
or construction and does not constitute a project under CEQA or the District’s CEQA
Guidelines.
Financial Review Sexual harassment training is appropriately budgeted in CMSD’s budget.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for
the August 11, 2015 Board of Directors study session at District Headquarters and on District’s website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
1. Refer the matter back to staff
Attachments A: Completion Certifications
B: CNN News Story: San Diego Mayor Never Got Harassment
Training, City May Be Liable