Minutes - Board - 2022-07-25COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
JULY 25, 2022
NOTE: THIS HYBRID IN -PERSON AND TELECONFERENCED MEETING WAS CONDUCTED
UTILIZING ELECTRONIC MEANS CONSISTENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL
361 (GOV. CODE 54953(B)(3)).
Members present
Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer
Members absent
None
Staff present
Scott Carroll (General Manager), Noelani Middenway (District Clerk & Public
Information Officer), Kaitlin Tran (Finance Manager), Mark Esquer (District
Engineer), Dyana Bojarski (Administrative Services Manager), Gina Terraneo
(Management Analyst II), Marc Davis (District Treasurer), Alan Burns (District
Counsel)
Others present
Julie Barreda, CR&R Environmental Services
Jim Fisler, Mesa Water District & Orange County Local Agency Formation
Commission
Doug Davert, East Orange County Water District & Orange County Local Agency
Formation Commission
Mike Carey, CR&R Environmental Services
Joe Jenkins, EEC Environmental
Stacy Taylor, Mesa Water District
Michael Tou, Citizens Advisory Committee
Meeting called to order at 4:30 P.M.
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A. OPENING ITEMS
Procedural: 1. Call to Order — Vice President Scheafer
Vice President Scheafer called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. He presided
over the meeting as requested by President Ooten.
Procedural: 2. Pledge of Allegiance — President Ooten
President Ooten led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Procedural: 3. Invocation — Vice President Scheafer
Vice President Scheafer led the Invocation.
Procedural: 4. 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.)
District Clerk and Public Information Officer, Noelani Middenway,
conducted roll call and noted that President Ooten, Vice President Scheafer,
Secretary Schafer, Director Perry, and Director Eckles were present.
Procedural: 5. Announcement of Late Communications - Unless directed otherwise
by the Board of Directors, all actions shall be based on/memorialized by the latest
document submitted as a late communication.
None.
Procedural: 6. Ceremonial Matters and Presentations.
None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Procedural: 1. Public Comments
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Vice President Scheafer opened public comments.
Mesa Water District Director and Orange County Local Agency Formation
Commission (OC LAFCO) Commissioner, Jim Fisler, discussed OC LAFCO and
shared information about their newsletter and upcoming meeting.
Vice President Scheafer expressed appreciation to the OC LAFCO
Commissioners for sharing information and updates.
OC LAFCO Chair, Doug Davert, reiterated OC LAFCO's purpose and noted
that they are available to provide support to the District.
President Ooten asked for a status update for the District's region.
Chair Davert confirmed that OC LAFCO has been experiencing delays due
to the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing issues. He added that OC LAFCO will
be reaching out to the District.
Commissioner Fisler commented that the District is scheduled for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024.
Hearing no additional comments, Vice President Scheafer closed public
comments.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action (Consent): 1. Approve Consent Calendar
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Consent Calendar as
presented.
Action (Consent), Minutes: 2. Approve the Board of Directors Study Session
Minutes of June 14, 2022
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as
presented.
Action (Consent), Minutes: 3. Approve the Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Minutes of June 27, 2022
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Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as
presented.
Action (Consent): 4. Adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2023-01 Approving
District Warrant Registers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD
2023-01 approving District warrants for the month of June in the amount of
$500,650.36
Action (Consent): S. Approve the Directors' Compensation and Reimbursement
of Expenses
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the compensation and
reimbursement of expenses as presented.
Action (Consent): 6. Approve Payroll Transparency Disclosure for June 2022
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve and file the report.
Action (Consent): 7. Approve the preparation of a warrant to CR Transfer in the
amount of $212,253.04 for June 2022 recycling and disposal services in the July
2022 warrant register
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the preparation of a
warrant to CR Transfer in the amount of $212,253.04 for June 2022 recycling and
disposal services to be ratified in the July 2022 warrant register.
Action (Consent): 8. Accept the occupancy count as presented as 23,088 and
direct staff to prepare a warrant to CR&R Environmental Services for
$239,272.49 for June 2022 collection
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accept the occupancy count as
presented using 23,088 as the correct number of active units and direct staff to
prepare a warrant to CR&R Environmental Services for June 2022 collection
based on this occupancy report so long as the contractor fulfills the obligations of
the agreement in the amount of $239,272.49 to be ratified in the July 2022
warrant list.
Action (Consent): 9. Receive and File the June 2022 Organics Tonnage Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
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Action (Consent): 10. Receive and File the June 2022 Solid Waste Diversion
Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Action (Consent): 11. Receive and File June 2022 Contracts Signed by the
General Manager
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Action (Consent): 12. Consider Appropriating $84,000 from the Capital Asset
Replacement Fund to Purchase and Procure One Forklift and One Chevrolet
Bolt
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors consider appropriating $84,000
from the Capital Asset Replacement Fund to Purchase and Procure One Forklift
and One Chevrolet Bolt. Staff recommends:
1. Approve to transfer $40,000 from the Fixed Asset Replacement to the Solid
Waste Fund
2. Appropriate $40,000 to the Solid Waste Capital Outlay account to purchase
the Bolt EV
3. Approve to transfer $44,000 from the Fixed Asset Replacement Fund to the
Wastewater Fund
4. Appropriate $44,000 to the Wastewater Capital Outlay account to purchase
the forklift
Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Arlene Schafer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer
There was no further discussion.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action: 1. Adoption of Solid Waste and Wastewater Annual Charges for FY
2022-2023 to be Collected with the General Taxes
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-967 confirming the solid waste annual charges
for FY 2022-2023 to be collected with the general taxes and direct the District
Clerk to file with the County Auditor.
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-968 confirming the wastewater annual charges
for FY 2022-2023 to be collected with the general taxes and direct the District
Clerk to file with County Auditor.
3. Execute the Certification of Assessment.
Vice President Scheafer introduced the public hearing and stated that it is
an opportunity for the public to protest. He opened the public hearing at 4:40
p.m.
Ms. Middenway stated that the District received no protests for this hearing.
Director Perry asked if the District mailed out notices for the public hearing.
Ms. Middenway confirmed that public hearing notices were mailed to the
District's service area.
Vice President Scheafer closed the public hearing at 4:41 p.m. and welcomed
a motion to adopt the resolutions.
Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2022-968 confirming the wastewater annual
charges for FY 2022-2023 to be collected with the general taxes and direct
the District Clerk to file with County Auditor.
Motion by Bob Ooten, second by Art Perry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer
Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2022-967 confirming the solid waste annual
charges for FY 2022-2023 to be collected with the general taxes and direct
the District Clerk to file with the County Auditor.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Arlene Schafer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer
There was no further discussion.
E. GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS
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Action, Receive and File:1. Receive and File CMSD Fats OR Grease (FOG) Annual
Assessment
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receives presentation from Joe
Jenkins, of EEC Environmental, regarding the District's FOG Control Program and
provide input to staff.
General Manager, Scott Carroll, provided an overview of the District's Fats,
Oils, and Grease (FOG) annual assessment program and introduced Joe
Jenkins of EEC Environmental.
Mr. Jenkins presented an overview of FOG program activities, including how
EEC prioritizes food service establishments (FSEs) based on risk, education
and outreach, inspections and enforcement, data management, plan review
and customer service support, and FOG source characterization and
reduction of enhanced maintenance locations (EMLs). He reported that
there was an increase in the number of FSEs in the program in the past few
years. He described how FSEs are prioritized for inspection based on risk
criteria. He discussed EMLs and how they are addressed. He noted that there
are currently 18 EMLs. He shared a graph to illustrate the effectiveness of
the FOG program and discussed the trends in sanitary sewer overflows
(SSOs) over time.
Director Perry asked how the District compares to other agencies working
with EEC.
Mr. Jenkins stated that the District's FOG program is performing
exceptionally well. He noted that Irvine Ranch Water District performs on a
similar level. He added that agencies with strong FOG programs tend to have
less SSOS.
President Ooten inquired about EEC's interaction with the District's
Wastewater Department.
Mr. Jenkins stated that EEC works closely with the District's Wastewater
Maintenance Superintendent, Steve Cano. He shared that Mr. Cano will alert
EEC of any areas with heavy FOG.
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Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Member Michael Tou entered the
meeting at 4:56 p.m.
Secretary Schafer inquired about FSEs that are noncompliant.
Mr. Jenkins stated that the FSEs are inspected within a specific timeframe to
assess compliance. He added that if they are found noncompliant, then EEC
increase enforcement and sends a letter.
Secretary Schafer asked if FSEs are notified before an inspection.
Mr. Jenkins stated that EEC performs inspections unannounced. He
continued his presentation and discussed FOG program recommendations.
Vice President Scheafer inquired about the FSEs on 19th Street that were
grandfathered into the FOG program and not required to install grease
interceptors.
Mr. Jenkins stated that the District can require those FSEs to install a grease
interceptor if they are noncompliant. He noted that most of those FSEs are
not chain restaurants and may not be able to afford installing a grease
interceptor.
Vice President Scheafer asked if the City of Costa Mesa instructs FSEs to
install a grease interceptor as part of their business license process.
Mr. Jenkins stated that businesses with no plumbing modifications are not
required to install a grease interceptor. He added that the City will send FSEs
requiring plan review to the District. He noted that businesses that file only
for a name change sometimes bypass the process of plan review.
Vice President Scheafer suggested discussing this issue at the next
City/Districts Liaison Committee meeting. He inquired about the FSEs
located at The Camp and The Lab.
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Mr. Jenkins stated that The Camp and The Lab discharge into one access
point. He shared that grease interceptors are not always fully effective when
you have a high concentration of FSEs discharging into one location.
Discussion followed regarding the surrounding area of The Lab and The
Camp.
Director Perry asked if the County of Orange allows portable grease
interceptors.
Mr. Jenkins stated that they are allowed, but there are regulations regarding
installment. He added that they are commonly used by churches and schools
that only occasionally conduct food service.
President Ooten asked for an implementation report based on the goals
presented by EEC. He requested for District staff to periodically update the
Board with a timeline regarding goal achievement.
Director Eckles inquired about an FSE on 17th Street.
Mr. Jenkins stated that the FSE overloaded the grease interceptor and must
pump it monthly, which is very costly to perform. He noted that the FSE
needs to improve their kitchen best management practices.
Discussion followed regarding Mi Casa restaurant on 17th Street.
There was no further discussion, and the report was received.
Action: 2. Consider Approving 2.8% Rate Adjustment to CR&R Environmental
Services
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors consider approving 2.8% rate
adjustment to CR&R Environmental Services.
Mr. Carroll introduced the item and provided report details. He stated that
District staff is recommending approval of the rate adjustment since the cost
can be absorbed into the current budget.
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Director Eckles inquired about a comparison study of other districts within
Orange County.
Mr. Carroll stated that CR&R is still working on gathering that information.
Director Eckles inquired about CR&R's profitability report.
Mr. Carroll stated that District Treasurer, Marc Davis, will review CR&R's
profitability report, but that information is not available for public review.
Director Eckles asked why this item is not included as part of CR&R's
negotiations.
Mr. Carroll stated that CR&R requested to bring this item to the Board as a
separate item.
Director Eckles recommended reviewing CR&R's net -to -hauler average and
profitability before approving a rate adjustment.
Vice President Scheafer asked if 2.8% is the highest rate adjustment that can
be absorbed into the District's budget.
Mr. Carroll stated that he does not know if that is the highest amount.
Motion: To approve a 2.8% rate adjustment to CR&R Environmental Services.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Arlene Schafer.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-1
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Mike Scheafer, Bob Ooten
No: Brett Eckles
There was no further discussion.
Action, Receive and File: 3. Receive and File the Preliminary Fourth Quarter
Budget Report of FY 2021-22
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors Receive and File the Preliminary
Fourth Quarter Budget Review of FY 2021-22.
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Mr. Carroll introduced the item.
Finance Manager, Kaitlin Tran, provided report details and described the
budget status of the Solid Waste and Wastewater funds. She noted that both
funds expect a budgetary savings at Fiscal Year end.
Director Eckles stated that the staff report mentioned a deficit in both funds
but that the summary section mentions a surplus. He asked if the District
budgeted for a deficit but is performing better than expected.
Ms. Tran confirmed that each fund is performing better than expected.
Director Eckles asked when the final budget figures will be completed.
Ms. Tran stated that the budget audit will be completed by the end of October
2022 and the information will be presented at the December Board meeting.
Discussion followed regarding rate increases.
There was no further discussion, and the report was received.
Action, Receive and File: 4. Receive and File 2022 Annual Performance
Measurement Report — 2°d Quarter, Calendar Year
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Mr. Carroll presented report details and noted that this is the second
quarterly report of the calendar year.
There was no further discussion, and the report was received.
Action, Receive and File: 5. Receive and File 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress
Report — FY 2021-22 Fourth Quarter
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Mr. Carroll presented report details and noted that this is the fourth
quarterly report of the fiscal year.
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There was no further discussion, and the report was received.
Action: 6. Consider Changing the Date or Cancelling the August 22, 2022 regular
Board meeting due to the Board of Directors Attendance of the California
Special Districts Association Annual Conference on August 22 - 25, 2022
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors direct staff to change the date or
cancel the August 22, 2022 regular Board meeting.
Mr. Carroll requested to reschedule the August Board meeting due to a
conflict with the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Conference
in Palm Desert.
Director Perry suggested rescheduling the meeting to August 29, 2022.
Director Eckles shared that the City of Costa Mesa takes one month off per
year and suggested postponing until the September Study Session.
Mr. Carroll asked Ms. Tran if the District can delay its payments to CR&R.
Ms. Tran stated that the Board must approve of the expenditures before
submitting payment to CR&R.
Discussion followed regarding the August Study Session.
Vice President Scheafer expressed support for rescheduling the meeting to
August 29, 2022.
Motion: To direct staff to reschedule the August 22, 2022 Board Meeting to
August 29, 2022.
Motion by Bob Ooten, second by Art Perry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-1
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Mike Scheafer, Bob Ooten
No: Brett Eckles
There was no further discussion.
F. ENGINEER'S REPORTS
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Action, Receive and File: 1. Receive and File the District Engineer's Report and
Capital Improvement Projects Status
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Capital
Improvement Status Report.
District Engineer, Mark Esquer, provided report details and reported that
the District's Brick Manhole Rehabilitation Project has been completed.
Discussion followed regarding the City of Costa Mesa's street re -pavement
project.
There was no further discussion, and the report was received.
Action: 2. Budget Adjustment to transfer $65,000 from Project 340 15th Street
Interconnection Relocation to Project 330 Westbluff PS Rehab and Increase
the EBH Engineering Design Fee
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve a budget adjustment to
transfer $65,000 from Project 340 15th Street Interconnection Relocation to the 330
Westbluff Pump Station Rehab Project and authorize the General Manager to
increase the RBH Engineering Design Fee by $40,500 for a total design fee of
$53,500.
Mr. Esquer presented report details and stated that the Westbluff Pump
Station is overdue for mechanical refurbishment since it was last remodeled
in 1982. He reviewed the scope of work, including replacement of
mechanical equipment, pumps, and pipes. He shared a topographical map
of the pump station. He stated that corrosion is the main reason for this
rehabilitation project. He noted that there is significant corrosion inside the
valve vault. He shared that District staff has discussed this project and noted
that the following should be added to the scope of work: a reversing motor
controller, code upgrades (upgrade electrical cabinet, relocate cabinet due
to proximity with wetwell/sewage, and apply labeling per safety
requirements), and arc flash analysis. He presented the cost information
including the original budget for mechanical work of $175,000, additional
electrical work for $200,000, and an additional transfer request of $65,000.
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He explained how the cost increased for each line item of the project scope
and described the need for a change order of $40,500 for RBH design fees.
Director Eckles inquired about the RBH design fees.
Mr. Esquer noted that his presentation broke down the design fees by task
and by which consultant is conducting each task.
Secretary Schafer asked if this request is for the current budget or the
previous fiscal year.
Mr. Esquer stated that the original budgeted amount of $175,000 was
included in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. He noted that, since it was not
completed, the new request will be appropriated for the current budget.
Secretary Schafer expressed concern about the dangers of not rehabilitating
this pump station.
Discussion followed regarding removing the tree onsite.
Motion: To approve a budget adjustment to transfer $65,000 from the 340
15th Street Interconnection Relocation Project to the 330 Westbluff Pump
Station Rehab Project and authorize the General Manager to increase the
RBH Engineering Design Fee by $40,500 for a total design fee of $53,500.
Motion by Arlene Schafer, second by Art Perry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Mike Scheafer, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles
District Counsel, Alan Burns, noted that the Board has the authority to
require property owners to remove any obstructions, including trees,
affecting the District's sewer system.
There was no further discussion.
G. TREASURER'S REPORTS
Action: 1. Approve the Investment Report for the Month of June 2022
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Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Investment Report for
the month of June 2022.
Mr. Davis provided an update on the financial market and the District's
portfolio.
Discussion followed regarding interest and mortgage rates.
Motion: To approve the Investment Report for the month of June 2022.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Brett Eckles.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Mike Scheafer, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles
There was no further discussion.
H. ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Action: 1. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2022-969 Authorizing Remote
Meetings
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors Adopt Resolution No. 2022-969
Authorizing Remote Meetings.
Mr. Burns introduced the item.
Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2022-969 authorizing remote meetings.
Motion by Art Perry, second by Bob Ooten.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer
There was no further discussion.
I. LOCAL MEETINGS: In accordance with AB 1234 (Gov. Code 53232.3), a report is
required to be given by a Director for any meeting for which expense
reimbursement of any kind is provided. Note: For meetings for which the per diem
compensation is sought, the Operations Code provides that such compensation is
authorized for each day's service rendered as a Director at the request of the Board
(not to exceed six days in one month), and certain meetings are specified as being
eligible as set forth in District Operations Code § 3.01.030. For meetings not so
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listed, the Board must approve the service for it to be eligible for the per day
compensation.
1. Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) - (President Ooten)
Director Perry shared that OCSD's meeting takes place this week.
President Ooten shared that he attended a Groundwater Replenishment
System (GWRS) meeting.
2. Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA) - (Director Perry)
Director Perry stated there was no SARFPA meeting this month.
3. Independent Special Districts of Orange County (ISDOC) - (Secretary Schafer)
Secretary Schafer shared that ISDOC has a guest speaker for this week's
luncheon to discuss cybersecurity. She added that ISDOC is looking for new
officers.
4. California Special Districts Association (CSDA) - (Secretary Schafer)
Secretary Schafer stated that CSDA's Annual Conference is taking place next
month in Palm Desert.
S. Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) - (Director Scheafer)
Vice President Scheafer stated that there is nothing to report for SDRMA.
6. Other Meetings Qualifying for Reimbursement under CMSD Ordinance No. 55,
Operations Code Section 3.01.030
President Ooten shared that he attended the July CAC meeting and will be
attending the ISDOC meeting this week.
There was no further discussion.
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J. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time.
K. NEW BUSINESS
None at this time.
L. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Discussion: 1. Oral Communications and Director Comments
Vice President Scheafer inquired about the District's Sharps and Needles
Disposal program.
Mr. Carroll confirmed that sharps and needles must be stored in a plastic
container before being placed in the District's drop box.
Vice President Scheafer inquired about the District's American Flag Disposal
program.
Mr. Carroll stated that the District's meeting with City of Costa Mesa Fire
Chief was rescheduled.
Director Eckles inquired about CR&R's net -to -hauler rate.
Mr. Carroll stated that CR&R submitted that information last year.
Director Eckles commented that if CR&R is found to be over 10% of their net -
to -hauler rate, then they would be in violation of their contract and owe the
District a rebate.
Mr. Carroll stated that he will review CR&R's contract to confirm.
President Ooten inquired about storing extra trash carts at the District Yard
to deliver to customers in need. He noted that there have been substantial
delays in cart delivery by CR&R.
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CR&R representative, Mike Carey, requested for President Ooten to contact
him via email to address any pending cart deliveries.
There were no additional comments.
M. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
None at this time.
N. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
None at this time.
O. CLOSING ITEMS
Procedural: 1. Adjourn — The next meeting of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Board of Directors will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022.
President Ooten adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Arlene Schafer
Secretary
President
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