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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Costa Mesa Sanitary District - 290 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING NOVEMBER 9, 2022 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
This hybrid in-person and teleconferenced meeting will utilize electronic means consistent with
State of California Assembly Bill 361 (Gov. Code § 54953(b)(3)).
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Public Comments: Members of the public can submit any comments in real time during the meeting
or prior to the meeting in writing for the Board of Directors' consideration by sending them to the
District Clerk, Noelani Middenway, at nmiddenway@cmsdca.gov. Those comments will be made part
of the official public record of the meeting.
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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
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from the District Clerk's Office.
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A. OPENING ITEMS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments - Speakers will be limited to three minutes. The three minutes per speaker time allotted may be
extended for good cause by a majority vote of the committee).
B. ITEM
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1. Approve the Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2022
2. Project 341 Elden FM Redundancy & Elden PS Overland Emergency Bypass Pumping Improvement Implementation
Plan
3. Receive and File CMSD Fats Oil Grease (FOG) Control Program Annual Assessment Report
4. Delay Reviewing Proposed Adjustments to Fixture and Plan Check Fees and Recommending Board Approval
5. Receive and File FY 2021-22 CR&R Performance Review
C. CLOSING ITEMS
1. Committee Member Comments
2. Board/Staff Comments
3. Adjournment
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Costa Mesa Sanitary District - 290 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
***
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING NOVEMBER 9, 2022 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
This hybrid in-person and teleconferenced meeting will utilize electronic means consistent with
State of California Assembly Bill 361 (Gov. Code § 54953(b)(3)).
***
The livestream of the meeting can be viewed by clicking the "Video" icon on this page (which will be
made available at the start of the meeting) or by visiting www.youtube.com/CostaMesaSanitary.
***
To participate in the meeting by computer:
1. Copy and past the following into your browser - https://us02web.zoom.us/join
2. Enter the Meeting ID number - 837 0100 6805
3. Click "Join."
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1. Download the Zoom app at the Google Play Store (for Android devices) or the App Store (for
Apple devices)
2. Open the Zoom app. Select "Join a Meeting."
3. Enter Zoom Meeting ID. Select "Join Meeting."
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To join the meeting by phone:
1. Call 1-669-900-6833.
2. You will be asked to enter the Meeting ID number. Dial 837 0100 6805#
3. Lastly, you will be asked to enter your Participant ID. Press the # symbol again to bypass this
step.
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Public Comments: Members of the public can submit any comments in real time during the meeting
or prior to the meeting in writing for the Board of Directors' consideration by sending them to the
District Clerk, Noelani Middenway, at nmiddenway@cmsdca.gov. Those comments will be made part
of the official public record of the meeting.
***
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
from the District Clerk's Office.
***
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
Meeting Nov 9, 2022 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
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Member Position Term
Elodie Katz Chair 2021-23
Sue Lester Vice Chair 2021-23
Annette Watson Member 2022-24
Cindy Brenneman Member 2021-23
Daniel Baume Member 2022-24
Dean Fisher Member 2022-24
Dickie Fernandez Member 2022-24
Jeff Arbour Member 2021-23
Judith Gielow Member 2021-23
Michael Tou Member 2022-24
Rosemarie Chora Member 2022-24
Subject 2. Roll Call
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A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject 3. Public Comments - Speakers will be limited to three minutes. The three minutes
per speaker time allotted may be extended for good cause by a majority vote of the
committee).
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B. ITEM
To: Citizens Advisory Committee
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Gina Terraneo, Management Analyst II
Date: November 9, 2022
Subject: Approve the Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2022
Summary
The recorded minutes of the September 14, 2022 Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting are hereby submitted to the Citizens Advisory
Committee for review and approval.
Analysis
Attached to the staff report are the minutes for the Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting on September 14, 2022.
Staff Recommendation
That the Citizens Advisory Committee approves the meeting minutes as presented.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of public meeting minutes is an administrative matter and is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.). Section 15300.4 of CEQA allows an agency while establishing its
own procedures “to list those specific activities which fall within each of the exempt classes”, and the District has adopted “CEQA
Guidelines and Implementing Procedures” that state on page 6 ”Projects” does not include …. C. Continuing administrative or
maintenance activities.”
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 November 9, 2022 Citizens Advisory
Committee Meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
1. Do not approve the meeting minutes as presented.
2. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
minutes_2022_9_14_cac.pdf (200 KB)
Subject 1. Approve the Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 14,
2022
Meeting Nov 9, 2022 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
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Type Action, Minutes
Recommended Action That the Citizens Advisory Committee approves the meeting minutes as presented.
Minutes View Minutes for Sep 14, 2022 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
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B. ITEM
To: Community Advisory Committee
From: Mark Esquer, P.E., District Engineer
Date: November 9, 2022
Subject: Project 341 Elden FM Redundancy & Elden PS Overland Emergency Bypass Pumping Improvement Implementation
Plan
Summary
The District has been considering improvements to increase reliability and reduce the potential for future sewer spills at the Elden Pump
Station. At a capacity of almost 4,000 gallons per minute, an hour of run time can discharge up to 240,000 gallons of sewage.
The existing station has two full-duty pumps, one 18-inch pressure pipe (forcemain), and a back-up/emergency standby engine-driven
pump. The forcemain moves sewage from the Elden PS across the SR-55 Newport Freeway to a gravity sewer in Fair drive near the
County Fairgrounds entrance. The forcemain travels through the SR-55 Mesa Drive overpass bridge. District staff has some concerns
regarding potential damage to the bridge and forcemain by a major earthquake. Maintainability, condition assessment, and time required
to perform repairs are additional concerns.
To address the District concerns, a project to construct a redundant forcemain system is being proposed. The proposed project will
require 3 to 5 years for implementation.
What happens if a major earthquake occurs over the next 3 to 5 year period? The District has an emergency bypass plan that involves
hiring pumping trucks to move sewage across the SR-55 freeway.
The District recently used pumping trucks to bypass-pump the Elden forcemain; as part of the Air-Release Valve Removal. As a result of
that experience, along with concerns about a major pipe failure or earthquake damage, the District is reviewing the current approach for
emergency bypassing of sewage. Should the need for more than a few hours of truck-type bypass pumping be required, District is
recommending that an overland-option for emergency bypass pumping be developed and implemented. This overland bypass plan would
be required until the 341 Elden FM Redundancy project is constructed.
An overland-option for emergency bypass pumping will generally consists of temporary flexible piping being installed along the City
streets to the downstream gravity sewer. The existing District pumps at the Elden station would be used to pump sewage through the
temporary piping.
The Elden FM Redundancy project proposes to construct a new forcemain under the SR-55 Newport Freeway. The proposed route would
proceed northerly along Mesa Drive, then along northbound Newport Blvd to a location across from Arlington Drive, then under the
freeways, then along southbound Newport drive back to Mesa Drive. The project also proposes to replace an old, out-of-service pipe in
southbound Newport Blvd. The outcome of a project would be a redundant forcemain system that provides for backup, maintenance,
assessment, and future rehabilitation without compromising service.
Subject 2. Project 341 Elden FM Redundancy & Elden PS Overland Emergency Bypass
Pumping Improvement Implementation Plan
Meeting Nov 9, 2022 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Access Public
Type Action, Discussion, Presentation
Preferred Date Nov 09, 2022
Absolute Date Nov 09, 2022
Fiscal Impact No
Budgeted No
Budget Source TBD
Recommended Action The Community Advisory Committee discuss the project with staff, ask questions, and
provide feedback regarding Elden Forcemain Redundancy Project
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District staff will provide an oral presentation to and subsequent discussion, of these two projects, with the Community Advisory
Committee. The outcome of comments and discussion will provide staff with consideration for proceeding with the Elden forcemain
redundancy project and the overland-approach bypass pumping improvement project.
Recommendation
The Community Advisory Committee discuss the project with staff, ask questions, and provide feedback regarding implementing the
recommended improvements and projects.
Analysis
The District is considering two projects for the purpose of increasing the Elden pumping station reliability and reducing the potential for a
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO); developing an overland, emergency, bypass pumping plan with required capital improvements and
constructing the 341 Elden FM Redundancy project.
Elden Overland Emergency Bypass Pumping Implementation
During the next six to nine months, the District proposes to modify the Elden pump station piping to accommodate two (2) 12-inch flexible
hoses. The flexible ("lay-flat") hoses would be used to pump sewage overland to the downstream gravity system. This proposed project
would provide reduced risk of a SSO during the next 3 to 5-year period; while the 341 FM Redundancy project is being designed, bid, and
constructed. The flexible hoses would only be used during a major break or long-term outage of the existing forcemain. The existing
pump station piping requires modifications to accommodate the temporary 12-inch piping. The modification includes replacing the existing
6-inch bypass connections with 12-inch connections. In addition, twelve (12) 660-foot sections of 12-inch flexible hose would be
purchased and staged for emergency use.
An overland-type emergency pumping system is being considered because trucking sewage does not appear to be a reliable long-term
option. During the recent project to remove the Elden Air Release valve from the SR-55 Mesa Drive Overcrossing bridge, the contractor
was able to keep up with night-time and low flows. The contractor used all pumping trucks located in southern California and imported
eight (8) additional pumping trucks from northern California. It took two days to relocate the trucks to the Elden pump station. District
concern is that the current emergency pumping plan may not likely keep up with peak flows or rainfall flows should the District experience
a longer-term outage of the forcemain.
Project 341 Elden FM Redundancy
The long-term improvement involves building a redundant 18-inch forcemain (FM) system. The project comprises designing and building
improvements so that two 18-inch pressure pipelines are available for the existing pumping station. A portion of the proposed FM
redundancy system would be built under the SR-55 (Newport) freeway. Jacking and/or boring a new pipeline under the freeway, along
with rejuvenating an old District forcemain pipe will require a three to five-year period, including a year for design. Generally, the 341
Elden FM Redundancy project will consist of:
1. 3,300 feet of new 18-inch pressure pipe
2. Rehabilitate 2,250 feet of an existing, out-of-service, Techite (brand), pressure pipe
3. Modifying the pump station piping to accommodate a redundant forcemain system
4. Replacing the existing isolation valves in southbound Newport Blvd, along with installing pressure manhole for maintenance and
assessment purposes
5. Modifying the downstream receiving manholes to accommodate the redundant pipelines
Legal Review
District legal is involved and has assisted with development of contracts and legal opinions.
Environmental Review
The replacement of an existing sewer force main pipe with a same capacity as the existing pipeline 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“. In addition, for new pipelines less than one mile in length within a public street or other right of way for the installation of new
pipe or for maintenance, repair, restoration, etc. (both above ground and below ground until 2018) CEQA does not apply. (PRC 21080.21;
CEQA regs 15282(k).)
Financial Review
There are currently no fiscal impacts associated with discussing these projects. In addition, the proposed projects have not been
budgeted.
A request for funds and project budget adjustments are being developed and forthcoming to the Board of Directors for consideration and
action. The two proposed projects may require between $10.5 million and $14.0 million. A District budget recommendation that considers
only funding the Overland Emergency Bypass Pumping project and the 341 Elden FM Redundancy project design is under review by
District staff.
The Overland Emergency Bypass Pumping project is estimated at $1.0 million, including engineering, construction, and purchase of the
flexible hose.
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The 341 Elden FM Redundancy project is currently estimated at $10.5 million, however, there is risk associate with the jacking and or
boring work under the freeway. Until that portion of work is reviewed and studied by an engineering consultant, it is difficult to develop a
firm project cost. District staff anticipate the cost is between $9.0 and $13.0 million for the entire redundant forcemain project. District staff
is still firming up the budget requirements for the proposed work and the proposed outlay may come down (be reduced) as a consultant
prepares the preliminary designs and determines the details associated with boring under the SR-55 freeway.
Recommending proposed budgets for two smaller portions of work consisting of the Overland Emergency Bypass pumping
Improvements and for the 341 Elden FM Redundancy design would be $1.0 million and $800K, respectively. This "pay-as-you-go"
approach will provide for the emergency bypass pumping work. In addition, completing the 341 Elden FM Redundancy design will provide
for accurate budget development and construction costs estimates. Furthermore, should the District move forward with obtaining grant
funding, loans, or selling bonds, having a shovel-ready project will facilitate the fund-raising effort.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the November 9, 2022, Citizens Advisory
Committee meeting at District Headquarters and on District’s website.
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information
File Attachments
2022 11 CAC 341 Elden FM Redundancy Implementation.pptx - Last saved by user.pdf (19,558 KB)
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B. ITEM
To: Citizens Advisory Committee
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: November 9, 2022
Subject: Receive and File CMSD Fats Oil Grease (FOG) Control Program Annual Assessment Report
Summary
The District's Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) control program was developed to comply with the State of California’s 2006 General Waste
Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems (WDR). The program seeks to minimize the discharge of FOG into the District's
sewer system and avoid sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), which are deemed a potential health hazard to the public.
To avoid these health risks, the District uses an extensive outreach program to inform residents, businesses and others that do work in
the District of the potential for SSOs if FOG is allowed to accumulate in sewer lines.
Recommendation
That the Citizens Advisory Committee receives presentation from Joe Jenkins, of EEC Environmental, regarding the District's FOG
Control Program and provide input to staff.
Analysis
FOG regulations are codified within the District's Operation Code Title 6 Chapter 6.07 Any person(s) in violation of this or any other
ordinance is subject to enforcement as specified within the Operations Code. Significant FOG contributors within the District are
restaurants or Food Service Establishments (FSE). FSE's established after 2006 are required to install grease interceptors or grease
traps, which are plumbing devices designed to intercept grease and solids before they enter the sewer system. FSE's are required to
keep accurate maintenance records of their grease collection device and perform Best Management Practices (BMP) for preventing FOG
from entering the sewer system. The District retained EEC Environmental to enforce the District's FOG Control Program by periodically
visiting FSE's to inspect their maintenance records and BMPs. Violators are given written warning from the District and if violations
persist the FSE could face fines and/or have their sewer service discontinued. The District decided FSE's established before 2006 were
not required to install grease interceptors or grease traps at their establishments and were issued conditional waiver permits. However,
terms of the conditional waiver permits require FSE's to practice BMPs and if FOG related SSOs are occurring at an FSE, the conditional
waiver could be revoked and the District can mandate the installation of a grease interceptor or grease trap. Joe Jenkins, of EEC
Environmental, will give a presentation to the Committee about the District's FOG Control Program and their enforcement activities of
FSEs from the past years.
Enforcing the FOG Control Program on residents is challenging because it is difficult to determine the source, especially from multi-family
units. The District encourages residents to pour their used grease in compostable bags, which can then be disposed of in their organics
cart. Another option for residents is to drop off their grease at Orange Coast College Recycling Center where the grease is collected by a
vendor and recycled into reusable products such as candles. This option has proven to be very convenient after the holidays when many
people use fryers to cook turkeys.
On July 25, 2022, this report was presented to the Board of Directors.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Receiving a presentation about the District's FOG Control Program is an administrative matter and is not a disturbance of the
environment similar to grading or construction and is not a project under CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines.
Subject 3. Receive and File CMSD Fats Oil Grease (FOG) Control Program Annual
Assessment Report
Meeting Nov 9, 2022 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Access Public
Type Discussion
Goals 1.0 Sewer Infrastructure
1.8 Sewer Infrastructure - Enforce the District's Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Program
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Financial Review
The cost to fund the District's FOG Control Program is $103,000 annually. There is no cost to the District or to Orange Coast
College for the FOG Recycling Drop Off Program. The vendor that collects and recycles the grease does so at no cost to both agencies.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the November 9, 2022 Citizens Advisory Committee
meeting at District Headquarters and on District’s website.
Alternative Action
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
FOG Presentation.pdf (1,349 KB)
Annual Assessment Report 2022.pdf (373 KB)
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B. ITEM
To: Citizens Advisory Committee
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: November 9, 2022
Subject: Delay Reviewing Proposed Adjustments to Fixture and Plan Check Fees and Recommending Board Approval
Summary
In accordance with the Citizens Advisory Committee FY 2022-23 Work Plan, tonight the Committee was to review proposed adjustments
to sewer fixture and plan check fees and then recommend Board approval; however, an analysis of the District's current fees have not be
conducted due to other pressing matters like the Elden Force Main Redundancy project.
Recommendation
That the Citizens Advisory Committee receive and file this report.
Analysis
In order to determine the appropriate fee adjustments, an analysis needs to be performed to determine if current fees are recouping costs
for providing the services. An analysis of the District's current fees have not be conducted due to other pressing matters like the Elden
Force Main Redundancy project. If time is permitted, an analysis will be performed by the end of 2022 and then the proposed fees will be
presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee on January 11, 2023.
The last time the Board of Directors approved fee adjustments was on July 26, 2018.
Legal Review
Not applicable at this time.
Environmental Review
Conducting an analysis of the District's fixture and plan check fees is an administrative matter and is not a disturbance of the environment
similar to grading or construction and is not a project under CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines.
Financial Review
There will be no financial impact to the District for conducting a fee analysis because the analysis will be performed in-house. Additional
revenues from the proposed fee adjustments will be determined at the conclusion of the analysis.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the November 9, 2022 Citizens Advisory Committee
meeting at District Headquarters and on District’s website.
Alternative Action
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
Subject 4. Delay Reviewing Proposed Adjustments to Fixture and Plan Check Fees and
Recommending Board Approval
Meeting Nov 9, 2022 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
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Type Receive and File
Goals 1.0 Sewer Infrastructure
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B. ITEM
To: Citizen Advisory Committee
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Nabila Guzman, Management Analyst I
Date: November 9, 2022
Subject: Receive and File FY 2021-22 CR&R Performance Review
Summary
Per Section 4.6 of the Agreement, the “DISTRICT shall complete a yearly performance review of the trash collection and recycling
program on a yearly basis and CONTRACTOR and DISTRICT shall meet to discuss and resolve problems that may be occurring in the
programs. DISTRICT shall prepare a performance review form that allows for evaluation of services provided at the residences as well as
administrative services including report preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of transmittal, responsiveness to inquiries, database
management, service levels and helpfulness.”
Recommendation
That the Citizens Advisory Committee receives and files CR&R's Annual Performance Review for FY 2021-22.
Analysis
The evaluation term was July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The internal audit completed found that CR&R has demonstrated acceptable
compliance for the year in review but there are areas to work on highlighted below and in the report. The performance was evaluated on
the following grading scale: Excellent, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory, and Not Applicable. Staff reviewed CR&R's performance in nine areas
and made the following findings:
1. Service To Be Provided and Term: During the year in review, CR&R experienced problems to provide adequate staffing levels to
collect, transport, recycle and dispose of solid waste collected. From June 2021 to January 2022, CR&R experienced significant route
delays on an almost daily basis due to staffing problems and trash truck mechanical failures. Monthly reports have confirmed that all
material collected from CMSD service area is going to CR&R's MRF and AD Facility as outlined in the contract.
2. Hauler Compensation: The District's goal is to maintain a net-to-hauler rate that does not exceed ten percent of the County average.
The standard per-unit net-to-hauler payment for the review period is $19.14 which is $4.55 below the county average of $23.69. The net-
to-hauler payment is low because of the decrease in overall tonnage collected and the 7% solid waste rate increase experienced July 1,
2021.
3. Records, Reports, Reviews and Audits: CR&R promptly sends District staff month-end reports for processing.
4. Operations: The decrease in collection service and the increase in wait time experienced by CMSD's trash customers were
unprecedented. The combination of both of these resulted in CMSD staff spending much of their day answering phone calls, escalating
concerns and apologizing to residents for their lack of service. It also greatly affected the City of Costa Mesa's City Hall as residents
unable to get a hold of CR&R contacted City Hall for assistance. The delays experience interfered with street sweeping and residents as
well as City Hall staff complained about this.
During the year in review, CMSD's Route Manager position had a high turnover with CMSD being assigned 4 different Route Managers
and it has changed once more during the current fiscal year. In addition, CMSD had two Operations Managers during that same period
and it has also since changed to a different person during the current fiscal year. The constant changes in Operation Management for the
District only further delay improvements in resident satisfaction with their trash service.
5. Insurance, Bonds and Indemnifications: N/A
6. Default and Damages: N/A
7. Collection Schedule: 767 missed curbside pickup complaints were received by CMSD during the year in review, and increase of
80.47% from the previous year.
Subject 5. Receive and File FY 2021-22 CR&R Performance Review
Meeting Nov 9, 2022 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
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8. Special Programs: CMSD customers once again experienced delays with the 2021 Christmas Tree Collection Program. There was a
39.60% increase in missed Christmas tree complaints from the previous year, a total of 171 complaints were received.
9. Miscellaneous: CMSD staff began negotiations with CR&R fpr a new SB 1383-compliant solid waste agreement. CMSD staff and
CR&R have discussed SB 1383 compliance, the regulatory burden of route reviews, tracking contamination, exemptions, compiling new
reports, and conducting waste characterization studies.
Legal Review
Not Applicable.
Environmental Review
A performance review of CR&R in and of itself is an administrative matter and is not a disturbance of the environment similar to grading
or construction and is not a project under CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines. The programs of CR&R, such as the organics
programs, receive individual CEQA review when they are initiated or revised.
Financial Review
There are no financial impacts to the District because the FY 2021-22 CR&R Performance Review was conducted internally by staff.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the November 9, 2022 Citizen Advisory
Committee meeting held at 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa and posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
File Attachments
CMSD Review.pdf (278 KB)
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C. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 1. Committee Member Comments
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C. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 2. Board/Staff Comments
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C. CLOSING ITEMS
The next Citizens Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in the District's Boardroom,
located at 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Subject 3. Adjournment
Meeting Nov 9, 2022 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Access Public
Type Procedural