2018_11_26_specialMonday, November 26, 2018
Board of Directors Special Meeting
290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa at 8:30AM
Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Board. Speakers on agenda items
should identify themselves to the District 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 four 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 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, California.
In Compliance with ADA: Contact District Clerk, Noelani Middenway, at (949) 645-8400, 48 hours
prior to meeting if assistance is needed (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II).
A. OPENING ITEMS
1. Call to Order
2. 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.)
B. 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.
1. Public Comments
C. ITEMS OF STUDY
1. #318 President Pump Station Reconstruction • Bid Opening and Rejection of Bids • Discussion on Options Moving
Forward • Review of 3 Designs
2. Performance Measurement Program
3. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) October 10, 2018 Meeting Overview
4. Discuss Appointment of Board Officers - Oral Report
D. CLOSING ITEMS
1. Oral Communications and Director Comments
2. Adjournment
Monday, November 26, 2018
Board of Directors Special Meeting
290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa at 8:30AM
Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Board. Speakers on agenda items
should identify themselves to the District 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 four 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 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, California.
In Compliance with ADA: Contact District Clerk, Noelani Middenway, at (949) 645-8400, 48 hours
prior to meeting if assistance is needed (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II).
A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject 1. Call to Order
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A. OPENING ITEMS
Michael Scheafer, President
James Ferryman, Vice President
Arlene Schafer, Secretary
Robert Ooten, Assistant Secretary
Arthur Perry, Director
Subject 2. 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.)
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B. 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.
Subject 1. Public Comments
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C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
From: Rob Hamers, District Engineer
Date: November 13, 2018
Subject: #318 President Pump Station Reconstruction
Summary
This project and subject matter was discussed at the Study Session on October 9, 2018 and direction was provided by the Board of
Directors. The Board requested Engineer’s Estimates for all three alternatives along with a determination of the downtime each station
could be non-operational prior to a sanitary sewer overflow occurring.
As background, the bids for reconstruction of the pump station came in above the engineer’s estimate leading to a discussion of whether
additional funds should be allocated to the project or whether a redesign to lower the construction cost is more appropriate.
The engineer ’s estimate was $1.45 million while the low bid was $1.95 million. From conversations with all the bidders, it appears an
appropriate construction cost for the project as currently designed is in the range of $2.2 million.
Recommendation
The Board of Directors approve one of the five options described below.
1. Reject all bids based on the high cost of the low bid and the lack of funds in the budget and direct staff to budget this project for
$2.6 million in the FY 2018-19 Budget; or
2. Reject all bids, direct the General Manager to transfer and appropriate $802,000 ($360,000 for construction and $220,000 for
contract administration and inspection, $220,000 for contingency and $2,000 for blueprinting) from the Asset Management Fund
to Project #318 and direct staff to re-bid the project with the current plans and specifications. Please refer to the attached
Alternative 01 (the current design) for the site plan. The engineer’s estimate is $2.2 million and as designed the downtime before
the station would overflow is 2.5 hours during peak flow and 10 hours during low flow. The emergency storage vault is 17 feet
deep and the wet well is 26.5 feet deep; or
3. Reject bids, direct the General Manager and District Engineer to re-design the proposed pump station improvements to achieve a
construction cost in line with the original engineer ’s estimate of $1.45 million and direct staff to re-bid the project. Under this
Subject 1. #318 President Pump Station Reconstruction • Bid Opening and Rejection of Bids
• Discussion on Options Moving Forward • Review of 3 Designs
Meeting Nov 26, 2018 - Board of Directors Special Meeting
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Recommended Action The Board of Directors approve one of the five options described below.
1. Reject all bids based on the high cost of the low bid and the lack of funds in the budget
and direct staff to budget this project for $2.6 million in the FY 2018-19 Budget; or
2. Reject all bids, direct the General Manager to transfer and appropriate
$802,000 ($360,000 for construction and $220,000 for contract administration and
inspection, $220,000 for contingency and $2,000 for blueprinting) from the Asset
Management Fund to Project #318 and direct staff to re-bid the project with the current
plans and specifications; or
3. Reject bids, direct the General Manager and District Engineer to re-design the proposed
pump station improvements to achieve a construction cost in line with the original engineer’s
estimate of $1.45 million and direct staff to re-bid the project; or
4. Reject bids, direct the General Manager to transfer and appropriate $550,000 ($50,000 for
design, $108,000 for construction and $195,000 for contract administration and
inspection, 195,000 for contingency and $2,000 for blueprinting) from Asset Management
Fund to Project #318, revise the Alternative 01 plans to reduce cost by relocating the
emergency storage vault so the incoming sewer main does not need relocation and direct
staff to rebid this project; or
5. Reject bids and direct the General Manager and District Engineer to prepare preliminary
designs for constructing the wet well at the end of the cul-de-sac on President Place and then
direct staff to meet with residents to gather input regarding the proposed designs and report
back to the Board of the Directors. The cost to prepare preliminary designs is $20,000.
option, no additional funding is needed. The site plan for this option is shown in attached Alternative 02. Under this design, which
is estimated to cost $50,000, the existing concrete pump station structure will be reused as the emergency storage vault and is 13
feet deep. The downtime of the station before an overflow occurs is 2 hours at peak flow and 8.5 hours during low flow; or
4. Reject bids, direct the General Manager to transfer and appropriate $550,000 ($50,000 for design, $108,000 for construction and
$195,000 for contract administration and inspection, 195,000 for contingency and $2,000 for blueprinting) from Asset
Management Fund to Project #318, revise the Alternative 01 plans to reduce cost by relocating the emergency storage vault so
the incoming sewer main does not need relocation and direct staff to rebid this project. The depth of the emergency storage vault
will be reduced from 17 feet deep to 15 feet deep and the depth of the wet well will be reduced from 26.5 feet deep to 24 feet
deep. The resulting design is shown in the attached Alternative 03 and the engineer’s estimate is $1.95 million. The downtime
before the station would overflow is 2 hours during peak flow and 8.5 hours during low flow. The emergency storage vault is
15 feet deep and the wet well is 24 feet deep. Alternative 03 represents an 11% reduction in the cost but the option has better
access to all the components of the proposed pump station and will assist in reducing the length of the construction timeframe.
The cost to redesign this project is $50,000; or
5. Reject bids and direct the General Manager and District Engineer to prepare preliminary designs for constructing the wet well at
the end of the cul-de-sac on President Place and then direct staff to meet with residents to gather input regarding the proposed
designs and report back to the Board of the Directors. The cost to prepare preliminary designs is $20,000.
Analysis
Bids were opened on August 29, 2018 and the results were as follows:
Engineer’s Estimate $1,445,700
GCI Construction, Inc. $1,947,089
Pyramid Builders, Inc. $2,352,005
Pacific Hydrotech, Inc. $2,727,200
Reasons for the high bids:
Restricted Work Area. The proposed depth of the station is 23 feet, which is not deep for a District pump station, but the allowable
work area is small and cramped and a number of underground structures are proposed. The station is located in an easement on
private property located at 2034 President Place. The cramped environment will cause the contractor to construct one structure
after another, instead of constructing in multiple areas.
Shoring Required. Extensive shoring is necessary to support the trench walls while underground construction is occurring.
Proximity of Overhead Edison and Telephone Lines. There are a number of power poles in and around the work area and the
required separation between the wires and a crane is 10 feet. Extensive coordination with Edison is required and Edison will be
upgrading their facilities as part of the pump station project. There will probably be a cost to the District for the Edison work, but it
is unknown at this time.
Length of Contract. With such limited work area, the structures will be built one at a time causing the minimum project work time
to be 120 working days (5 ½ months). The 120 days does not include the time for preparing or reviewing submittals (shop
drawings). There will be at least 50 submittals.
Restricted Access. Access to the station is through a 15’ wide easement that includes a sharp turn. A possible second access is
through the City of Costa Mesa Canyon Park, however, the city tries to limit traffic through the park due to possible environmental
damage.
Depth of the Proposed Station. Although the proposed pump station is only 23’ deep, raising the station to less than 20’ will
greatly assist the bidders as the threshold between minor and major shoring and construction for a few contractors is 20’.
Although the bids received for the current design are high, the proposed pump station would work very well and includes a large
emergency storage vault. To obtain sufficient storage volume, the proposed station is deeper than the existing pump station.
The strategy to achieve a construction cost of $1.45 million starts with reusing the existing concrete pump station. As-built plans for the
station are missing from the District’s records, which caused the initial hesitation in reusing the structure. Without knowing the thickness
of the concrete walls or the amount of reinforcing steel bars cast into the walls, ceiling, and floors, it is difficult to justify reusing the
structure. However, every structure built by the District has been well designed for strength and longevity. As-built plans of the District
pump stations built in the years beginning in 1953 show strong walls and layers of steel bars. The procedure for determining the structural
integrity of the structure is further explained below.
In keeping with the goal of reducing the construction cost to $1.45 million, it is also proposed to consider using the Flygt pre-fabricated
polyurethane 10 foot diameter pump station wet-well instead of constructing a new concrete wet-well. Although the polyurethane station
is designed for this type of application, it is not as strong as a concrete wet well. A pre-fabricated valve vault will also be considered. The
location of the existing structure is not ideal for the very best layout, but it can be used without too much difficulty.
A third option is also presented and reflects Alternative 01 but with a few revisions that would lower the construction cost to approximately
$1.95 million. The site plan for this option is shown in attached Alternative 03. The engineer ’s estimate and the existing low bid are both
$1.95 million. The low bidder is interested in pursuing this option with the District under the bid opening that just occurred. The low bidder
also happens to be one of the two companies that truly understand the District’s pump stations and force mains and always performs
well.
Potential Growth in Tributary Area to President Pump Station
The attached map of the tributary shows almost the entire service area is colored yellow, which is the color for “low-density residential.”
This is reflected in the current relatively low rate of incoming peak flows and the relatively low pumping rate. The rates are as follows:
Peak inflow to the pump station = 206 gpm (gallons per minute)
Night time inflow = 53 gpm
Pumping rate = 634 gpm at 50’ TDH (total dynamic head)
In the last two high-activity development cycles (the first ending in 2007 and the second being the current cycle), the City of Costa Mesa
sustained fast-paced residential development and rapidly increasing home prices. In the current cycle, high rise condominium towers or
apartments have been approved. Additionally, developers have been consolidating multiple large parcels in order to construct large-
scale housing tracts consisting of up to 177 residential units.
However, the Freedom Homes (the low-density residential area tributary to President Pump Station) has not experienced this same level
of activity. There have not been requests for rezoning or consolidation of lots to create new multiple home subdivisions. The cause may
be the difficulty in assembling multiple single-family homes at a reasonable cost that makes redevelopment financially feasible.
The current city council is unlikely to create incentives or approve large scale zone changes to spur redevelopment. In fact, the city is
removing overlay zones in a few areas. Therefore, for the foreseeable future, the flows into the President Pump Station are not likely to
increase.
Over the past few years, wastewater flows throughout the industry have lessened due to the drought, conservation, and the use of high
efficiency plumbing and irrigation fixtures. This has resulted in a minor decrease in flows at the pump station.
Confirming the Structural Integrity of the Existing Concrete Pump Station
In Alternative 02, the existing concrete pump station would be reused as the emergency storage vault in order to avoid the cost of a new
structure. The pump station was originally constructed in 1953 and the construction plans for the pump station are not a part of the
District's records.The vault is approximately 12’x14'x13’ deep.
In order to assess the integrity of the station, the walls, floors, and ceiling have to be viewed for cracks and spalling in the current dry side
of the station and in the wet side of the station where the wastewater is stored before being pumped out. The CMSD crew or a contractor
would have to set up a by pass operation in order to empty the wet side of the station because a person will have to enter both
sides. Any hairline cracks or spalling will be filled with grout at a later date during the construction phase of the project. Entry into either
the dry side or wet side requires a 3-man crew using confined space entry procedures.
In addition to having the structural engineer view the condition of the walls, the structural engineer needs to know the thickness of the
walls, floor, and ceiling and the amount and type of reinforcing steel inside the walls. This can be determined by a firm using ground
penetrating radar (GPR).
With this information, the structural engineer can prepare structural calculations and determine the existing strength of the walls and
floor to see if they meet code requirements. If not, additional structural members such as columns and beams can be designed for
addition to the station during constructi o n. ·
The cost for the structural engineer together with the firm providing GPR may total approximately $20,000-$25,000 for the work and the
resulting report. If a contractor provides the bypass operation instead of CMSD, it will be an additional cost. It is also assumed CMSD will
provide 2 of the 3 men and equipment for the confined space entry. The design cost for new structural members is approximately
$5,000-$7,500. The previously proposed engineering re-design fee for Alternative 02 includes some provisions for structural re-design,
but in any event, the budget calculations projected a positive remaining balance of approximately $50,000.
The deliverable for the structural engineering work to analyze the reuse of the concrete vault described above will be an opinion from the
structural engineer as to the integrity of the structure. The opinion will not be a guarantee or assurance or be backed by the level of
engineering confidence normally associated with licensed professional engineers working in the State of California and the structural
engineer will insist on a hold harmless provision from the District. There are too many unknowns because the existing plans and
calculations are not available. These unknowns are being replaced with assumptions.
Consideration of a Flygt Pre-Fabricated Fiberglass Wet Well
Another method of constructing the wet well was investigated in order to identify possible budget savings for Alternative 02.
All but one of the District’s 20 pump stations has a concrete wet well where the pumps and the initial piping is located.
Flygt now provides a pre-fabricated fiberglass wet well where some of the components are already attached and openings
for future incoming and outgoing pipes are already bored. For the President Pump Station, engineering staff prefers a 10’
inside diameter wet well with a depth of either 18’ or 24’, with the depth dependent on various factors that will be under
consideration.
The District’s pump station known as Aviemore Terrace/Valley was reconstructed in 1980 using a prefabricated fiberglass
wet well and valve vault. This pump station pumps flow from only 26 residences and is the District’s smallest pump station.
The usual application of prefabricated wet wells is for small pump stations, not larger, more dynamic, municipal pump
stations.
Costs for the purchase of the prefabricated wet well added to installation costs was judged against the total construction
cost of a 10’ diameter concrete structure and the total costs in both methods are relatively the same.
One drawback to using a pre-fabricated fiberglass wet well is having all the holes pre-drilled through the walls. There is no
flexibility during construction to adjust to field conditions. Also, the fiberglass wet well is not designed for cutting future holes
through the walls for new conduits or new incoming or outgoing lines.
The use of the pre-fabricated wet well is appropriate for Alternative 02 as it fits within the concept of minimizing construction
impacts. Alternatives 01 and 03 have additional concrete structures so the standard concrete wet well is more appropriate.
Total Relocation of the Pump Station - Possible Option 4
Professional Engineer (PE) and Assistant Secretary Ooten suggested the new pump station could be constructed in the President Place
cul-de-sac thereby eliminating the cost and time-consuming factors of reconstructing the station in its current location, which is in a
backyard and side yard easements on the properties located at 2034 President Place and 2037 National Avenue.
There are indeed areas in the cul-de-sac where no utilities would interfere with the underground vaults, so this option is viable. It also
solves the access challenges inherent in the current location.
The resident at 2034 President Place is likely to be in favor of constructing the station in the cul-de-sac because the current station
occupies his land. However, it is not likely the remaining residents would look favorably upon construction of a sewer pumping station
directly adjacent to their front yards. The control panel and a permanent generator would most likely have to be installed in the alley, but
still close proximity to the wet well. The preliminary estimated construction cost is between $1.8 to $2.0 million.
Achieving zero odor complaints with a pump station so close to residences usually involves using gas-tight doors and hatches with an
underground ventilation system to totally capture the atmosphere, filter the air, then pump it back into the open area. Even then, when
maintenance is occurring or work inside the station is necessitated and the doors and hatches are open, odor will drift towards the
residences. Achieving such a high standard will be very difficult and an ongoing expense.
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review
The replacement of an existing pump station with a similar pump station of the same size for the same rate of flow as shown on the plans
for Project #318 is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000
et. seq.) under Section 15302 as a “Class 2” project as stated under 15302(c) “Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility
systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity“.
Financial Review
This project has a current available balance of $1,840,387, so there is adequate funding available for Option 3, but additional funding will
need to be reallocated from the Asset Management Fund to fund Options 2, 4 and 5. There is currently a balance of $5,029,546 in the
Asset Management Fund. Should additional funding be used from the Asset Management Fund, subsequent years' budgets will be
increased in order to replenish the Asset Management Fund to the target level of $5,000,000.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the November 26, 2018 Board of Directors special
meeting at District Headquarters and on District’s website.
Alternative Actions
Refer the matter back to staff for additional information.
Attachments
Bid Recap Spreadsheet
Alternatives 01, 02, 03
Design Notes for Alternatives
Budget Calculations
Map of President Pump Station Tributary Area
File Attachments
CMSD318-SHT33 MWD-WATER PLAN.pdf (466 KB)
Budget Calculations Rev 1.docx (16 KB)
CMSD318 - Design History Notes - Final 2018-09-30.docx (82 KB)
Bid Tab (Rev 2018-08-31).pdf (44 KB)
Tributary Area President Pump Station.pdf (931 KB)
CMSD318 ALT 03 FINAL 2018-09-30.pdf (319 KB)
CMSD318 ALT 02 FINAL 2018-09-30.pdf (297 KB)
CMSD318 ALT 01 FINAL 2018-09-30.pdf (643 KB)
C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: November 13, 2018
Subject: Performance Measurement Program
Summary
A new tool has been developed to engage with staff, the Board and members of the public on how well the District is performing. A
Performance Measurement Program has been developed to determine how well the District is performing in areas of efficiency, effective
workforce, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, citizen engagement and transparency. The purpose of the program is to continually
look at ways to improve and/or enhance the level of service that is being provided internally to staff and externally to the public.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors direct staff to bring this item back to the November 29, 2018 Board of Directors meeting for approval
consideration.
Analysis
Public demand for local government service has been rising steadily for the past decade along with the insistence that services be
provided efficiently and effectively. In addition, the public is demanding that local government programs produce their intended results,
but how do you know when a local government is operating efficiently, effectively and producing the intended results? Local governments
that are in pursuit of service quality, efficiency and intended results have been using performance measurement as a useful tool that
confirms their success and alerts to programs in need of greater scrutiny.
Citizens like to be reassured that their government officials are properly minding the store. Many citizens may have little interest in most
of the details that are required for delivering effective and efficient services, but they rightfully expect their elected and appointed officials
will monitor the agency's performance and will ensure the quality of service is provided at a fair price. A good set of performance
measures is important for building accountability throughout the organization. By compiling and analyzing data against a benchmark
government officials can confirm if the organization is meeting expectations and delivering quality of service. In addition, publication of
performance measures allows elected officials to be accountable to their constituents for local government operations as a whole.
According to David N. Ammons 2007 article in County and Municipal Government in North Carolina, "True accountability means more
than just assuring the public that revenues are properly collected and reported and that expenditures are made in accordance with
prescribed procedures. Accountability includes these important assurances but also entails assurances to the public that government
resources are being spent wisely as well as legally and that service of good quality are being produced efficiently. Performance
measurement offers a tool for providing such assurances."
There are many types of performance measurements including input, output, efficiency and outcome. The District's Performance
Measurement Program will focus on outcome measures because the measures will gauge the quality of service and the extent to which
the objective is being achieved. For example, the number of sanitary sewer overflows per 100 miles or percent of complaints responded
by staff within one business day are outcome measures. Determining the organization's efficiencies can be engaged using outcome
measures. For example, the average number of business days it takes staff to respond to a public records request (PRA) with the
requested documents is an outcome measure that tracks staff's efficiency to responding to PRAs. Output measure are used to
demonstrate the productivity of the organization. The District will use output measures to demonstrate the District's commitment to
Subject 2. Performance Measurement Program
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Type Action
Fiscal Impact No
Recommended Action That the Board of Directors direct staff to bring this item back to the November 29, 2018
Board of Directors meeting for approval consideration
Goals 5.0 Administrative Management
actively engage with residents through social media outlets. For example, the number of engagements on Twitter, Facebook and
Instagram is an output measure.
A Performance Measurement Team consisting of the general manager, district clerk, finance manager, wastewater maintenance
superintendent and several management analysts was created to develop the District's Performance Measurement Program. The Team
established the following objectives:
1. Develop performance measurement outcomes that are meaningful.
2. The data obtained is defendable.
3. The measures are:
Short and concise
Easy to read and understandable
4. On-going monitoring
The Team identified the following functions or attributes to measure for organizational excellence.
1. Efficiency
2. Effective Workforce
3. Customer Satisfaction
4. Cost Effectiveness
5. Citizen Engagement
6. Transparency
Each attribute will have four to ten measures related to the attribute. In addition, each measure will be tied to strategic goals identified in
the 2015-20 Strategic Plan. Attached are the Attributes and Measures that include 2018 data from January 1 through October 31. On
October 10, 2018, the Citizens Advisory Committee reviewed and discussed the proposed program. Questions were asked and
answered regarding workplace related injuries, percentage of sanitary sewer overflows reaching surface waters, and staff's reaction to
the new program. The CAC unanimously approved the Performance Measurement Program and directed staff to present the proposed
program to the Board of Directors for your approval consideration.
It should be noted that the program has been slightly revised since it was first presented to the CAC. For instance, staff added bar charts
and graphs to help illustrate performance trends and an additional measure, Solid Waste Disposal Rate per Capita, was added to the
program. The Performance Measurement Program is a working program that will be revised from time to time to ensure the right
measures are being monitored.
If the Board approves the Performance Measurement Program, the following next steps will be taken in the program.
1. Post performance measurement information on CMSD website and on social media.
2. Continue discussing performance data in open public meetings (e.g. CAC, Board of Directors, State of the District, Citizens
Environmental Protection Academy).
3. Develop and adopt policies and procedures to a systematic approach to measure, analyze and report on performance of services
provided by CMSD that strive for continuous improvement.
4. Submit application to International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for Certificate of Excellence in Performance
Management.
5. Collaborate with California Special Districts Association (CSDA) on establishing networking groups to compare data (Benchmarking
Districts).
6. Share Performance Measurement Program during breakout sessions at CSDA General Manager Leadership Summit and at the
annual conference.
7. Consider creating dashboards.
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review
Implementing a Performance Measurement Program is an administrative matter that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in
the environment and is not considered a "project".
Financial Review
There are no financial impacts to the District for implementing a Performance Measurement Program
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the November 26, 2018 special meeting at District
Headquarters and on District website at www.cmsdca.gov
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information
C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: November 13, 2018
Subject: Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) October 10, 2018 Meeting Overview
Summary
The following is an overview of the topics discussed by the CAC at their October 10 meeting.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
1. Follow Up Question from the September 12, 2018 CAC Meeting
Staff provided the CAC with information that was not available on September 12. Specifically, staff shared website metrics with the CAC.
2. CR&R Performance Review
Staff presented CR&R's annual performance review for Fiscal Year 2017-18 to the CAC. The review was conducted by staff and by a
consultant. Staff and CAC members had discussions about net-to-hauler rate, number of complaints and scheduling tours at CR&R
facilities. In addition, the CAC requested more information about why the City of Newport Beach net-to-hauler rate is lower than CMSD.
Staff informed the CAC that more information about the Newport Beach net-to-hauler rate will be presented to them at their November
meeting.
3. Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Staff described how this program was available to seniors and disabled residents, but under the new agreement with CR&R,
staff informed the CAC that it is now expanded to most CMSD residents. It was noted by the CAC that not all CMSD residents are
eligible to participate in this program because some residents live in multi-family units that are serviced by another hauler. Staff informed
the CAC that the District will no longer publicize that this program as available to all residents.
4. Performance Measurement Program
Staff presented a new program to the CAC that will improve the District's transparency and accountability by publicly tracking the District's
performance. Staff and CAC members had discussions about specific measures, such as work related injuries and the percentage of
sewage gallons spilled. The CAC unanimously approved this program and directed staff to present the program to the Board of Directors
for their approval consideration.
5. CMSD 75th Anniversary - Consider Appointing Two CAC Members to Serve on the 75th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee
Staff informed the CAC that in 2019 the District will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary. The CAC learned that an ad hoc committee,
consisting of two Board members and staff, will be created to help plan the celebration and staff inquired if the CAC wants to appoint two
members to serve on the committee. The CAC appointed Chair Mike Carey and Vice Chair Albert Graham Jr. to serve on the
75th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee.
6. Consider Sending a Letter to the Board of Directors Requesting Permission for the CAC to Research Board Term Limits
The CAC requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. After a lengthy discussion about this topic, the CAC directed staff
not to send a letter to the Board of Directors requesting permission to research Board term limits.
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Subject 3. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) October 10, 2018 Meeting Overview
Meeting Nov 26, 2018 - Board of Directors Special Meeting
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Recommended Action That the Board of Directors receive and file this report
Goals 5.0 Administrative Management
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review
Providing an overview of the CAC's October 10, 2018 meeting is an administrative matter, which will not result in direct or indirect
physical changes to the environment similar to grading or construction and is not considered a project under CEQA.
Financial Review
There are no financial impacts to the District.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the November 26, 2018 special meeting at District
Headquarters and on District website at www.cmsdca.gov
Alternative Actions
1. Refer the matter back to staff.
C. ITEMS OF STUDY
Subject 4. Discuss Appointment of Board Officers - Oral Report
Meeting Nov 26, 2018 - Board of Directors Special Meeting
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Type Discussion
D. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 1. Oral Communications and Director Comments
Meeting Nov 26, 2018 - Board of Directors Special Meeting
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Type
D. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 2. Adjournment
Meeting Nov 26, 2018 - Board of Directors Special Meeting
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Type Procedural