2024_01_22_boardMonday, January 22, 2024
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Costa Mesa Sanitary District - 290 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject :1. Call to Order - President Scheafer
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular
Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Procedural
A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject :2. Pledge of Allegiance - President Scheafer
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular
Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Procedural
A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject :3. Invocation - Vice President Schafer
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular
Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Procedural
A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject :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.)
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Procedural
Public Content
Michael Scheafer, President
Arlene Schafer, Vice President
Arthur Perry, Secretary
Robert Ooten, Vice Secretary
Brett Eckles, Director
A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject :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.
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Procedural
A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject :6. Ceremonial Matters and Presentations
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular
Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Procedural
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
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular
Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Procedural
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :1. Approve the Board of Directors Study Session
Minutes of December 12, 2023
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent), Minutes
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors approve the meeting
minutes as presented.
Minutes :View Minutes for Dec 12, 2023 - Board of Directors
Study Session
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Gina Terraneo, Management Analyst II
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Approve the Board of Directors Study Session Minutes ofDecember 12, 2023
Summary
The recorded minutes of the December 12, 2023 Board of Directors Study Session are hereby submitted to the Board of
Directors for review and approval.
Analysis
Attached to the staff report are the minutes for the Board of Directors Study Session onDecember 12, 2023.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as presented.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of public meeting minutesis 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 January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
Regular Meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the Districts website.
Alternative Actions
1. Do not approve the meeting minutes as presented.
2. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
minutes_2023_12_12_ss.pdf (178 KB)
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :2. Approve the Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Minutes of December 18, 2023
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent), Minutes
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors approve the meeting
minutes as presented.
Minutes :View Minutes for Dec 18, 2023 - Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Gina Terraneo, Management Analyst II
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Approve the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes ofDecember 18, 2023
Summary
The recorded minutes of the December 18, 2023 Board of Directors Regular Meetingare hereby submitted to the Board of
Directors for review and approval.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as presented.
Analysis
Attached to the staff report are the minutes for the Board of Directors Regular Meeting onDecember 18, 2023.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of public meeting minutesis 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 January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
Regular Meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the Districts website.
Alternative Actions
1. Do not approve the meeting minutes as presented.
2. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
minutes_2023_12_18_rm.pdf (218 KB)
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :3. Adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2024-07
Approving District Warrant Registers
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent)
Budgeted :Yes
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors adopt Warrant Resolution No.
CMSD 2024-07 approving District warrants for the month
of December in the amount of $1,746,733.74.
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Sean Phan, Associate Accountant
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2024-07 Approving District Warrant Registers
Summary
Attached is the Warrant Resolution, which ratifies the payment of certain claims and demands and specifies the funds from
which they were paid.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2024-07 approving District warrants for the month of December
in the amount of $1,746,733.74.
Analysis
Attached is theWarrant Resolution, which ratifies the payment of certain claims and demands and specifies the funds from which
they were paid.
Legal Review
Not Applicable.
Environmental Review
Subject activity 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 whichfall within each of the exempt classes", and the District has adopted "CEQA Guidelines and Implementing
Procedures" that state onpage 6 "Projects" does not include .... C. Continuing administrative or maintenance activities."
Financial Review
Sufficient funds are available 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 January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
Regular meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District's websitewww.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
File Attachments
WARRANT RESO 2024-07.pdf (218 KB)
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :4. Approve the Directors' Compensation and
Reimbursement of Expenses
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent)
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors approve the compensation
and reimbursement of expenses as presented.
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Noelani Middenway, District Clerk & Public Information Officer
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject:Directors' Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses
Summary
The Directors' Compensation and Reimbursement of Expensesare hereby submitted to the Board of Directors for review and
approval.
Analysis
Attached to the staff report are the Directors' Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors approve the compensation and reimbursement of expenses as presented.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of public meeting minutesis 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 with the complete agenda packet for the January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
Regular meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District's website.
Alternative Actions
1. Do not approve the compensation and reimbursement of expenses as presented.
2. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
board pr.pdf (207 KB)
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :5. Approve Payroll Transparency Disclosure for
December 2023
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact :Yes
Budgeted :Yes
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors approve and file
the report.
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Sean Phan, Associate Accountant
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Approve Payroll Transparency Disclosure for December 2023
Summary
Attached is the Payroll General Ledger Distribution Report summarizing each payroll during the month.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors approve and file the report.
Analysis
Attached is the Payroll General Ledger Distribution Report summarizing each payroll during the month.
Legal Review
Not Applicable.
Environmental Review
Subject activity 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 whichfall within each of the exempt classes", and the District has adopted "CEQA Guidelines and Implementing
Procedures" that state onpage 6 "Projects" does not include .... C. Continuing administrative or maintenance activities."
Financial Review
Sufficient funds are available 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 January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
Regular meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District's website www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
File Attachments
Payroll Transparency Disclosure December 2023.pdf (171 KB)
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :6. Receive and File November 2023 and December
2023 Organics Tonnage Report
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent)
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors receive and file
this report.
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Marissa Pereyda, Management Analyst II
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Receive and File November 2023 and December 2023 Organics Tonnage Report
Summary
In November 2023, 740.02 tons of organic waste was collected and 705.95 tons was recycled. In December 2023, 664.10 tons
of organic waste was collected and 633.52 tons was recycled.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
The chart below outlines total organic tonnage collected from the organics program and how much material was recycled and
landfilled. A graph depicting the total tonnage of organic waste collected during each month of the last five fiscal years is
attached to this report.
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Organics
Month Recycled Landfilled Total Collected
July 748.19 36.11 784.30
August 1003.96 48.46 1052.42
September 849.10 40.98 890.08
October 687.75 33.20 720.95
November 705.95 34.07 740.02
December 633.52 30.58 664.10
January
February
March
April
May
June
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the Organics Tonnage Report 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 with the complete agenda packet for the January 22, 2024, Board of
Directors Regular Meeting held at 290 Paularino Avenue and posted on the District's website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
File Attachments
Organics_Tonnage_November_and_December_2023.pdf (180 KB)
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :7. Receive and File November 2023 and December
2023 Solid Waste Diversion Report
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent)
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors receive and file
this report.
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Marissa Pereyda, Management Analyst II
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Receive and File November 2023 and December 2023 Solid Waste Diversion Report
Summary
In November 2023, 3,296.86 tons of solid waste was collected and 1,987.32 tons of solid waste was recycled. In December
2023, 3,037.45 tonsof solid waste was collected and 1,822.62 tons of solid waste was recycled.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
For the current fiscal year to date, the District's diversion rate is 61.44%. A tonnage summary for the past nineteen fiscal years is
attached to this report.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the Solid Waste Diversion Report 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 with the complete agenda packet for the January 22, 2024, Board of
Directors meeting held at 290 Paularino Avenue and posted on the District's website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
File Attachments
Tonnage_Summary_November_and_December_2023.pdf (524 KB)
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :8. Approve the Occupancy Count of 23,102 and Direct
Staff to Prepare a Warrant to CR&R Environmental
Services for $258,428.21 for December 2023 Solid Waste
Collection Services
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent)
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors:
1. Approve the occupancy count of 23,102; and
2. Direct staff to prepare a warrant to CR&R Environmental
Services for $258,428.21 for December 2023 solid waste
collection services to be ratified with the January 2024
warrant register.
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Marissa Pereyda, Management Analyst II
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Approve the Occupancy Count of 23,102 and Direct Staff to Prepare a Warrant to CR&R Environmental
Services for $258,428.21 for December 2023 Solid Waste Collection Services
Summary
The District's monthly payment to CR&R Environmental Services (CR&R) for solid waste collection services is calculated by
multiplying the set occupancy rate by the occupancy count, approved each month by the Board of Directors. The current
occupancy rate is $11.1864 and the December 2023 occupancy count presented to the Board of Directors is 23,102, for a total
payment of $258,428.21.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors:
1. Approve the Occupancy County of 23,102; and
2. Direct staff to prepare a warrant to CR&R Environmental Services for $258,428.21 for December 2023 solid waste collection
services to be ratified with the January 2024 warrant register.
Analysis
The occupancy count is the number of active units in the District's jurisdiction receiving solid waste collection services. The
occupancy rate approved by the Board of Directors of August 21, 2023, effective July 1, 2023, is $11.1864. The District pays
CR&R $11.1864 per occupant, per month for solid waste collection services. The occupancy count is increased of decreased
monthly for new residential developments and demolitions.
As of December 31, 2023, the District's occupancy count was 23,102 with one (1) new account added since the last billing
period. The occupancy count approved by the Board of Directors for November 2023 was 23,101.
The District's payment to CR&R is calculated by multiplying the occupancy count by the occupancy rate. The payment
calculation for December 2023 is included below.
Occupancy Count X Occupancy Rate =Payment to CR&R
23,102 $11.1864 $258,428.21
District staff will continue to track the number of new and removed service addresses.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the occupancy count 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 in 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 administration or maintenance activities.
Financial Review
Sufficient funds are available in the adopted FY 2023-24 budget.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the January 22, 2024, Board of
Directors Regular Meeting held at 290 Paularino Avenue and posted on the District's website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
File Attachments
December_2023_Occupancy_Report.pdf (83 KB)
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :9. Approve the Preparation of a Warrant to CR Transfer
for $195,088.82 in the January 2024 Warrant Register for
December 2023 Recycling and Disposal Services
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent)
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors approve the preparation of a
warrant to CR Transfer in the amount of $195,088.82 in the
January 2024 warrant register for December 2023
recycling and disposal services.
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Marissa Pereyda, Management Analyst II
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Approve the Preparation of a Warrant to CR Transfer for $195,088.82 in the January 2024 Warrant Register for
December 2023 Recycling and Disposal Services
Summary
The District pays CR Transfer monthly for the sorting of recyclables from mixed waste and landfill disposal of the remaining
waste. With the implementation of the Organics Recycling Program adopted by the Board, this payment also includes the
diversion of organic waste to an anaerobic digestion facility to be recycled into renewable natural gas to fuel the solid waste
collection trucks or to be processed into compost.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors approve the preparation of a warrant to CR Transfer in the amount of $195,088.82 in the January
2024 warrant register for December 2023 recycling and disposal services.
Analysis
The following chart outlines the total tonnage and payments due for residential and organic waste collection in Costa Mesa and
Newport Beach. The tonnage rates approved by the Board of Directors on August 21, 2023, effective July 1, 2023, is $59.35 per
ton for mixed waste recycling and disposal and $81.66 per ton for organics recycling.
Type of Waste Invoice No.Tonnage Rate Amount Billed
Residential Waste - Newport Beach 45244 59.05 $59.35 $3,504.62*
Residential Waste - Costa Mesa 45243 2314.30 $59.35 $137,353.78*
Total Residential Waste $140,858.40
Organics Recycling 45278 664.10 $81.66 $54,230.42*
Total Organics $54,230.42
Grand Total $195,088.82
*Due to weight ticket calculation rounding, some invoice totals may be off by a few cents.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the CR Transfer warrant 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
Sufficient funds are available in the adopted FY 2023-24 budget.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the January 22, 2024, Board of
Directors Regular Meeting held at 290 Paularino Avenue and posted on the District's website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the
consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be
acted upon by one motion after public comment has been
received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for
discussion. Reading of resolutions is waived and they will
be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent
calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar
as a whole.
Subject :10. Receive and File December 2023 Contracts Signed
by the General Manager
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action (Consent)
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors receive and file
this report.
Goals :6.0 Administrative Management
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Receive and File December 2023 Contracts Signed by the General Manager
Summary
At the January 24, 2019Board of Directors meeting, the Board directed the General Manager to submit a list of contracts he
signed during the previous month.Below are the contracts he signed in the monthsof December 2023.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
The following contracts were signed by the general manager in December 2023.
Contracts/Agreements
1. Public Storage - Six pallets of kitchen pails for the organics recycling program had to be relocated from the yard because the
pallets made the access aisle on the mezzanine too narrow. Cost: $445 a month.
2. - Installing variable frequency drives (VFD) at Canyon and Adams Pump Stations. VFDs are Industrial Technical Services
electronic controllers that vary the seed of the pump motor, allowing the pump to respond smoothly and efficiently to fluctuation
in flow and/or pressure demand. Cost: $31,135.18
Purchase Orders
1. Dependable Graham AC, Inc. - Installed air conditioner curb adaptor on HQ rooftop. Cost: $5,325
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review
Providing the Board of Directors a monthly list of contracts signed by the General Manager is anadministrative matterthat will not
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and isnot considered a "project".
Financial Review
There is adequate funding in the budget to perform the contract services mentioned above.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
regular meetingat District Headquarters and on District website at.www.cmsdca.gov
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
Consent
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and may be acted upon by one
motion after public comment has been received. Only Board of Directors may pull an item for discussion.
Reading of resolutions is waived and they will be adopted and numbered. Now is the time for those in the
audience who wish to speak to items listed on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be limited to four
(4) continuous minutes of comment on the consent calendar as a whole.
E. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTS
Subject :1. Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year
Budget Review
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Receive and File
Goals :8.3 Finance - Forecast revenues and
expenditures
8.0 Finance
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Kaitlin Tran, Finance Manager
Date: January22, 2024
Subject:Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Review
Summary
This report serves as a summary of the Districts spending through December 31, 2023 as well as staffs best estimate of
projected balances for the year-ended June 30, 2024.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Review.
Analysis
This analysis report uses the Amended Budget, consisting of the adopted budget plus any approved prior year carryover
appropriations, as well as budget adjustments through December 31, 2023.
Solid Waste Fund Expenditure- The Solid Waste fund has an amended budget of $7,418,109.As of December 31,
2023, a total of 40% of the Solid Waste budget was expended. At this time, staff anticipates a budgetary savings of
$15,000 for the fiscal year, mainly due to savings in Maintenance/Operations.
Solid Waste & General Funds Revenue-The total Solid Waste and General Funds revenue budget for FY 2023-24 is
$7,372,900. As of December 31, 2023, the District received $4,169,119.
Wastewater Fund Expenditure- The Wastewater fund has an amended budget of $6,103,978 (excluding capital
improvement projects).As of December 31, 2023, atotal of 43% of the Wastewater Funds operating budget has been
expended. Staff anticipates a budgetary savings of $140,000 due to Personnel and Maintenance/Operations.
Wastewater Fund Revenue-The total Wastewater Fund revenue budget for FY 2023-24 is $8,066,100. As of December
31, 2023, the total Wastewater Fund revenue the District received is $4,505,207.
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) The Capital Improvement Projects are expected to stay within the allocated budget. Please
refer to the attached report for a more comprehensive analysis.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Subject activity 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
See attached report.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
regular meeting at District Headquarters and on District website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
Refer the matter back to staff for additional information.
File Attachments
A - FY2023-24 Mid-Year Quarterly Budget Analysis.pdf (706 KB)
B - Expenditure Analysis.pdf (418 KB)
E. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTS
Subject :2. Consider Adopting 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-989 -
Revised Administrative Policies in its entirety. 2. Adopt
Resolution No. 2024-990 - Revised Employee Handbook in
its entirety 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-991 - Revised
Board of Directors Procedures Handbook in its entirety. 4.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-992- Revised Citizen's Advisory
Committee Handbook in its entirety.
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action
Fiscal Impact :No
Budgeted :No
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors take the following action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-989 - Revised
Administrative Policies in its entirety.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-990 - Revised Employee
Handbook in its entirety
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-991 - Revised Board of
Directors Procedures Handbook in its entirety.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-992- Revised Citizen's
Advisory Committee Handbook in its entirety.
Goals :6.3 Administrative Management - Plan periodic reviews
and updates of District policies and procedures
6.0 Administrative Management
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Dyana Bojarski, Administrative Services Manager
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Consider adopting revisions to the Administrative Policies; Citizen's Advisory Committee Handbook; Board of
Directors Procedures Handbook; and Employee Handbook.
Summary
On September 26, 2022 the Board of Directors approved creating a Policy Ad Hoc Committee to review District policies and
ordinances and to make revisions, if necessary, to ensure the documents are up to date with existing laws and District
procedures. The Board approved Directors' Arlene Schafer and Art Perry to serve on the Committee. Earlier in that same month,
on September 14, 2022, the Citizen's Advisory Committee appointed Sue Lester and Dean Fisher to the Committee.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors take the following action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-989 - Revised Administrative Policies in its entirety.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-990 - Revised Employee Handbook in its entirety
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-991 - Revised Board of Directors Procedures Handbook in its entirety.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-992- Revised Citizen's Advisory Committee Handbook in its entirety.
Analysis
The Policy Review Ad Hoc Committee met on four different occasions for public meetings on March 28, 2023, April3 and 17,
2023, and May 8, 2023. The attached documents include the recommended revisions made by the Committee and Staff. Below
is a brief description of significant changes made to each document
Administrative Policies
The purpose of the Administrative Policies is to assist District personnel in interpreting various administrative policies in
accordance with Section 3.02.060 of the Districts Operations Code.
Attached is the strike-through version illustrating the proposed revisions, along with the final document to be adopted.
Citizen's Advisory Committee Handbook
The Citizen's Advisory Committee Handbook has been designed to assist the Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) in
understanding its general responsibilities as an advisory body.
Attached is the strike-through version illustrating the proposed revisions, along with the final document to be adopted.
Board of Directors Procedure Handbook
The Board of Directors Procedures Handbook is intended to guide the preparation for and conduct of Board of Directors
meetings.
Attached is the strike-through version illustrating the proposed revisions, along with the final document to be adopted.
Employee Handbook
The Employee Handbook is a compilation of rules, policies and procedures which govern and affect personnel administration for
all employees of the District. Some rules, policies and procedures are required by federal and state law, while others were
adopted by the Board. The Employee Handbook is updated on an ongoing basis as new laws become effective, better
clarification of areas of a policy are necessary, or operational needs have changed. When a policy has been revised, employees
are notified and asked to review the policy and acknowledge they have read and understand it.
Attached is the Employee Handbook which includes the most recent revisions.
Legal Review
District Counsel has reviewed and commented on the Administrative Policies, Citizen's Advisory Committee Handbook, and
Board of Directors Procedures Handbook. The employment law firm, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, was used as a resource for
updating language and new or changing legislation forselected policies in the Employee Handbook.
In addition, District Counsel has reviewed and approved the attached ordinance and resolutions.
Environmental Review
Revising subject documents is an administrative matter and is categorically exempt under 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
There are no financial impacts to the District for revising and adopting the attached documents.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
regular meeting at District Headquarters and on District website atwww.cmsdca.gov
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
1. ADMIN POLICIES DRAFT.pdf (1,130 KB)
1. ADMIN POLICIES FINAL.pdf (1,071 KB)
2. CAC Handbook Draft.pdf (751 KB)
2. CAC Handbook FINAL.pdf (695 KB)
3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HANDBOOK _ DRAFT.pdf (541 KB)
3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HANDBOOK FINAL.pdf (508 KB)
4. Employee_Handbook_2024-02.pdf (2,545 KB)
Resolution Adopting Admin Policies.docx (15 KB)
Resolution Adopting Board Handbook.docx (15 KB)
Resolution Adopting Citizen's Advisory Comm. Handbookdocx.docx (15 KB)
Resolution Adopting Employee Handbook.docx (14 KB)
E. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTS
Subject :3. Receive and File 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress
Report - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Second Quarter
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Receive and File
Goals :1.0 Sewer Infrastructure
2.0 Solid Waste
3.0 Emergency Preparedness
4.0 Partnerships
5.0 Community Outreach &
Communications
6.0 Administrative Management
7.0 Human Resources Management
8.0 Finance
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject:Receive and File 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress Report - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Second Quarter
Summary
On June 22, 2020, the Board of Directors adopted the 2020-2025Strategic Plan, which is a plan that establishes goals,
objectives, strategies and work plans for the next five years andwill help move the organization in a directiontoward achieving its
mission and vision. Attached is the quarterly update of the Plan that demonstrates the progress staff is making toward achieving
the strategic goals. The nextquarterly report from this Plan will be presented to the Board on April 22, 2024.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
The 2020-25 Strategic Plan is the most ambitious Plan in the history of the District. The Plan has 125 Strategic Goals to achieve
and/or implement in the next five years compared to 48 strategic goals in the FY 2015-20 Strategic Plan.
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review
The District's Strategic Plan is a planning document and preparation and adoption of the plan 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 environmental review of each of the efforts or projects outlined in the Strategic Plan will occur when the
Board of Directors specifically considers each of the items since that is when the full scope of work of each effort or project will
be described
Financial Review
Activities described in the strategic goals are funded in the budget.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the January 22,2024 Board of Directors
regular meeting at CMSD headquarters and on CMSD's website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
Strategic Plan Qtly Update 2023-24 2nd Qtr.xlsx (98 KB)
E. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTS
Subject :4. Receive and File 2023 Annual Performance
Measurement Report
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Receive and File
Goals :6.0 Administrative Management
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Receive and File 2023 Annual Performance Measurement Report
Summary
On November 29, 2018, the Board of Directors adopted Administrative Regulations No. 70.00, Performance Measurement
Program, which established methods and procedures for gathering and analyzing organizational performance while at the same
timecollaborating towards continuous improvement of performance in an open and transparent manner.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
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. Significant achievements were made in 2023, which are described in more details below.
1. Of the four Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) that occurred in 2023, 285 gallons, or 1.6% of the total gallons spilled reached
surface waters.
2. Two out of the three significant rain events had a rain ingress of less than two percent. A significant rain event is when more
than one inch of rain has fallen.
3. Obtained Triple Crown Recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the third consecutive year.
4. 168 people attended the Eco Expo event on November 1st.
5. It took an average of 1.5 hours to issue an emergency, urgent or over the counter repair permit.
6. It took 7.6 days to conduct and comment on the first plan check review.
7. The net hauler solid waste rate is 28% less than the county average net to hauler rate.
8. The wastewater rate is below the average wastewater rate when comparted to Orange County agencies
9. 91% of residents in a community wide survey indicated they approve the job CMSD is doing.
10. 90% of the entire wastewater system was cleaned
11. 90% of wastewater pump stations received their annual preventive maintenance
12. It took an average of four (4) days to respond to seventeen (17) Public Records Request (PRA) with requested documents.
Areas that staff will be focusing on improving in 2024 include, but not limited to the following:
1. Number of SSOs per 100 miles of sewer is less than or equal to the average SSOs per 100 miles of Sewer the Regional
Water Quality Control Board Region 8.
2. Employees participating in the District's Wellness Program.
3. Average number of days it takes the Board of Directors to award contracts after bid opening date
4. Enhancing the organization's culture
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review
A Performance MeasurementProgramis anadministrative matterthat will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment and isnot 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 January 22, 2024 regular Board of
Directors meetingat District Headquarters and on District website atwww.cmsdca.gov
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
2023 Annual Report.pdf (789 KB)
E. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTS
Subject :5. Receive and File General Manager's 2023
Performance Goals and Consider Approving his 2024
Performance Goals
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action
Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors:
1. Receive and file the General Manager's 2023
Performance Goals; and
2. Approve the General Manager's 2024 Performance
Goals; and
3. Authorize the President to negotiate a compensation
adjustment to the General Manager; and
4. Report back on the tentatively agreed upon
adjustment for Board approval consideration.
Goals :7.0 Human Resources Management
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Receive and File General Manager's 2023 Performance Goals and Consider Approving his 2024 Performance
Goals
Summary
Annually, the Board reviews the General Managers performance goals for the past year and then establishes new goals for the
upcoming year.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors:
1. Receive and file the General Manager's 2023 Performance Goals; and
2. Approve the General Manager's 2024 Performance Goals; and
3. Authorize the President to negotiate a compensation adjustment to the General Manager; and
4. Report back on the tentatively agreed upon adjustment for Board approval consideration.
Analysis
In 2023, the Board of Directors assigned the General Manager tengoals to achieve. All ten goals have been successfully
completed. Attachedis a list of the General Managers goals along with a brief description of each completed goal.
Also attached are the proposed 2024 Performance Goals for discussion tonight and approval consideration.
Legal Review
Not applicable
Environmental Review
Consideration by the Board of Directors of the compensation paid to the Districts General Manager is an administrative matter
and not a disturbance of the environment similar to grading or construction and not a project under CEQA or the Districts CEQA
Guidelines.
Financial Review
Conducting studies on vertical axis wind turbines and a battery backup system for the solar photovoltaic system at HQ are not
budgeted and could cost $40,000 to complete both studies. If funding constraints are identified, the goals will be removed from
the 2024 list and replaced with new goals
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
regular meeting at District headquarters and on Districts website at www.cmsdca.gov.
Alternative Actions
1. Amend and/or revise 2024 Goals.
File Attachments
2023 Goals.docx (20 KB)
2024 Goals.docx (160 KB)
F. ENGINEER'S REPORTS
Subject :1. Project 327 Calcium Removal Adopt CEQA
Determination, Award a Contract, and Approve a
Contingency
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Action, Discussion
Preferred Date :Jan 22, 2024
Absolute Date :Feb 26, 2024
Fiscal Impact :No
Dollar Amount :$147,125.00
Budgeted :Yes
Budget Source :Project 327 Calcium Removal
Recommended Action :1. Adopt the 327 Calcium Removal project as
Categorically Exempt per the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15302, Class 2; and
3. Award a contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Sancon Technology, Inc. in the
amount of $133,750; and
4. Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,375.
Public Content
To: Board of Directors
From: Mark Esquer, District Engineer
Date: January 22, 2024
Subject: Project 327 Calcium Removal - Adopt CEQA Determination, Award a Contract, and Approve a Contingency
Summary
The project work generally consists of removing calcium deposits, from District public sewers, that have grown over the past
several years. Contractors will use mechanical and/or hydraulic methods for removing the calcium.Two bids were received on
January 3, 2024, in the amount of $$133,750 and $134,200, from Sancon Technology, Inc. (Sancon) and Performance Pipeline
Technologies, Inc. (PPT). The Engineer's estimate for this project is $145,200. .
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors:
1. Adopt the 327 Calcium Removal project as Categorically Exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section
15302, Class 2; and
3. Award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Sancon Technology, Inc. in the amount of $133,750; and
4. Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,375.
Analysis
The District Would need to spend about $3,000,000 to $3,200,000 to remove and replace the local sewers that are experiencing
calcium deposit formation. The District is trying a non-dig/replace construction option for removing the calcium. A mechanical
cleaning test proved successful with essentially no damage to the sewer(s). The District decided to bid non-dig calcium removal
methods and received two bids. If the calcium removal project does not move forward, the potential for a sanitary sewer overflow
(SSO) will remain high.
Legal Review
District Counsel has reviewed the contracts and approved to form.
Environmental Review
The Calcium Removal Project does not increase the capacity of the affected sewers. It provides for increased reliability and
decreases the likelihood of an SSO. Performing this project work does not change the capacity and 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
The project construction activities will require $147,125, including construction contract, a 10% contingency, construction
administration costs, and miscellaneous construction services. The available 327 Project funds, with encumbrance and after the
budget adjustment, is$191,931, as of December 31, 2023. The proposed construction costs fall within the available project
budget.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the January 22, 2024 Board of Directors
meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District's website at www.cmsdca.gov
Alternative Actions
1.Reject all bids and direct staff to solicit bids again.
2. Refer the matter back to staff for additional information.
File Attachments
20240117 CMSD- Agreeement # 327 Calcium Removal Ph.2.pdf (2,593 KB)
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 days
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
listed, the Board must approve the service for it to be
eligible for the per day compensation.
Subject :1. Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) - (Vice
Secretary Ooten)
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :
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 days
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
listed, the Board must approve the service for it to be
eligible for the per day compensation.
Subject :2. Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
(SARFPA) - (Secretary Perry)
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :
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 days
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
listed, the Board must approve the service for it to be
eligible for the per day compensation.
Subject :3. Independent Special Districts of Orange County
(ISDOC) - (Vice President Schafer)
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :
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 days
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
listed, the Board must approve the service for it to be
eligible for the per day compensation.
Subject :4. California Special Districts Association (CSDA) -
(Vice President Schafer)
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :
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 days
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
listed, the Board must approve the service for it to be
eligible for the per day compensation.
Subject :5. Special District Risk Management Authority
(SDRMA) - (President Scheafer)
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :
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 days
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
listed, the Board must approve the service for it to be
eligible for the per day compensation.
Subject :6. Other Meetings Qualifying for Reimbursement under
CMSD Ordinance No. 55, Operations Code Section
3.01.030
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Access :Public
Type :
L. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Subject :1. Oral Communications and Director
Comments
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular
Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Discussion
O. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject :1. Adjourn
Meeting :Jan 22, 2024 - Board of Directors Regular
Meeting
Access :Public
Type :Procedural
Public Content
The next regular meeting of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Board of Directors will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February
26, 2024 in the District's Boardroom, located at 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.