2019_07_09_studyTuesday, July 9, 2019
Board of Directors Study Session
290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa at 9:30AM
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. 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. Introduction of New CMSD Wastewater Maintenance Staff
2. June 2019 Code Enforcement Officer report
3. June 2019 Organics Tonnage Report
4. June 2019 Solid Waste Diversion Report
D. ACTION ITEMS
1. Direct President Ferryman, and Vice President Ooten as the alternate voting member, to vote for one candidate
running for the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (OC LAFCO) Regular Special District Member
Seat and one candidate for the Alternate Special District Member Seat
E. CLOSING ITEMS
1. Oral Communications and Director Comments
2. Adjournment
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Board of Directors Study Session
290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa at 9:30AM
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
James Ferryman, President
Robert Ooten, Vice President
Arlene Schafer, Secretary
Michael Scheafer, Director
Arthur Perry, Director
Subject 1. 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
Subject 1. Introduction of New CMSD Wastewater Maintenance Staff
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C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
From: Ed Roberts, Code Enforcement Officer
Date: July 9, 2019
Subject: June 2019 Code Enforcement Officer Report
Summary
Attached is the monthly report from Officer Roberts describing his enforcement activities for the month of June regarding scavenging
of recyclable materials, trash carts stored in public view and graffiti on trash carts.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
In the month of June, Officer Roberts approached four (4) individuals observed scavenging from CMSD trash carts. In the same
month he issued 89 warning notices to residents storing their trash carts in public view. Officer Roberts found no graffiti on trash carts
in the month of June.
Officer Roberts enforcement activities are described in more detail in the attached report.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Code enforcement activities and reporting 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.
Financial Review
Officer Roberts' activities are funded in the adopted budget.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the July 09, 2019 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.
File Attachments
June 2019 CEO report.pdf (996 KB)
Subject 2. June 2019 Code Enforcement Officer report
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C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Nabila Guzman, Management Analyst I
Date: July 9, 2019
Subject: Organics Tonnage Report
Summary
A total of 853.99 tons of organic waste were collected in June 2019.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receives and file this report.
Analysis
Below is a graph depicting the total tonnage of organic waste collected during each month of the last three fiscal years. Additionally, a
graph is included breaking down the total tonnage collected and how much material was recycled and landfilled from the organics
program.
Subject 3. June 2019 Organics Tonnage Report
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Recommended Action That the Board of Directors receive and file this report
File Attachments
Tonnage.png (16 KB)
Organics.png (9 KB)
SW.png (23 KB)
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the Organics Tonnage Report is an administrative matter and not a disturbance of the environment similar to grading
or construction and not 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 in the complete agenda packet for the July 9, 2019 Board of Directors Study
Session meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District's website.
C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Nabila Guzman, Management Analyst I
Date: July 9, 2019
Subject: Solid Waste Diversion Report
Summary
A total of 2,118.61 tons of solid waste were collected and recycled in June 2019.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
Using data from CR&R's Recycling Report and OCC's Recycling Center Recycling Report, staff has calculated the diversion rate for
the last twelve months at 61.58%. A total of 44,206.80 tons of solid waste materials have been collected, of which 27,223.96 tons
have been diverted away from landfills. In addition to curbside collection from CR&R, CMSD offers a variety of other waste diversion
programs including large item pickup, where white goods are collected. The total tonnage of white goods for the month of June was
not available in time to include in this report. However, these numbers will be included in the August report. Attachment A is the fiscal
year 2018-19 diversion rate support.
There is one correction from last months report. Staff incorrectly stated that 835.15 tons of organic waste from the organics carts was
collected and recycled. In the month of May, 835.15 tons were collected but only 796.70 tons were recycled. The information has
been corrected on attachment A attached.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the Solid Waste Diversion Report is an administrative matter and not a disturbance of the environment similar to
grading or construction and not 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 in the complete agenda packet for the July 9, 2019 Board of Directors Study
Session meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Action
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
Attachement A.pdf (80 KB)
Subject 4. June 2019 Solid Waste Diversion Report
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Recommended Action That the Board of Directors receive and file this report
D. ACTION ITEMS
File Attachments
oclafco_reg.pdf (390 KB)
oclafco_alt.pdf (455 KB)
Subject 1. Direct President Ferryman, and Vice President Ooten as the alternate voting
member, to vote for one candidate running for the Orange County Local Agency
Formation Commission (OC LAFCO) Regular Special District Member Seat and one
candidate for the Alternate Special District Member Seat
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Recommended Action That the Board of Directors Direct President Ferryman, and Vice President Ooten as the
alternate voting member, to vote for one candidate running for the Orange County Local
Agency Formation Commission (OC LAFCO) Regular Special District Member Seat and one
candidate for the Alternate Special District Member Seat
E. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 1. Oral Communications and Director Comments
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E. CLOSING ITEMS
THE NEXT STUDY SESSION OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE DISTRICTS BOARD ROOM, 290 PAULARINO AVENUE, COSTA
MESA.
Subject 2. Adjournment
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