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2024_11_12_ssTuesday, November 12, 2024 Board of Directors Study Session Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Costa Mesa Sanitary District - 290 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 *** 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 - 825 2896 6090 3. Click "Join." *** To join the meeting with a mobile device: 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." *** To join the meeting by phone: 1. Call 1-669-900-6833. 2. You will be asked to enter the Meeting ID number. Dial 825 2896 6090# 3. Lastly, you will be asked to enter your Participant ID. Press the # symbol again to bypass this step. *** 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. 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 :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Procedural Public Content Michael Scheafer, President Arlene Schafer, Vice President Arthur Perry, Secretary Robert Ooten, Vice Secretary Brett Eckles, Director 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 :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Procedural C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :1. Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and Paragraph (4) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9 (1 case) Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type : Public Content Facts: Karen Millard appeared in the public Board meeting held on March 25, 2024, and threatened a civil action, including a class action, against the District if her refund was not granted in its entirety despite any statute of limitations that exists. C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :2. Open Session: Make any announcements required by law Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type : C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :3. Introduction of New Employee - Stephanie Tsai, Solid Waste Intern Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Receive and File Public Content To: Board of Directors From: Scott Carroll, General Manager Date: November 12, 2024 Subject: Introduction of New Employee - Stephanie Tsai, Solid Waste Intern Summary On October 15, 2024, the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Team welcomed our new employee, Stephanie Tsai, Solid Waste Intern. Recommendation That the Board of Directors receive and file this report. Analysis Stephanie started working for the District on October 15, 2024. She is working on SB 1383 activities, including assisting the Solid Waste Department with the Three-Cart Rollout and completing special projects. Legal Review Not applicable. Environmental Review The presentation of a new employee 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 administration or maintenance activities. Financial Review There are no financial impacts to the District. The Solid Waste Intern position is funded by the SB 1383 OWR4 Local Assistance Grant. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the November 12, 2024, Board of Directors Study Session 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. C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :4. Introduction of New Employee - John Gonzalez, Wastewater Maintenance Manager Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Receive and File Goals :1.0 Sewer Infrastructure 7.0 Human Resources Management Public Content To: Board of Directors From: Scott Carroll, General Manager Date: November 12, 2024 Subject:Introduction of New Employee - John Gonzalez, Wastewater Maintenance Manager Summary On November 4, 2024, the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Team welcomed our newest employee, John Gonzalez, Wastewater Maintenance Manager. Recommendation That the Board of Directors receive and file this report Analysis Mr. Gonzalez has nearly 30 years of experience working for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) as an operator for collections and pump station maintenance. While at OC San, Mr. Gonzalez has 21 years of experience as a supervisor. He has confined space entry experience, and he is skilled operating combo cleaning units and utility units as well as a variety of hand tools such as chain pulls, winches, hoists, cutting torch, grinders, and welders. He also has experience using computerized maintenance management systems and developing standard operating procedures. He currently holds a Grade 2 collections certification from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) with the goal of obtaining Grade 4 within two years. Please welcome Mr. John Gonzalez to CMSD! Legal Review Not applicable Environmental Review Introducing a new employee to the Board of Directors 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 The Wastewater Maintenance Manager position is a budgeted position. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the November 12, 2024 Board of Directors Study Session Meetingat District Headquarters and posted on the Districts website. Alternative Actions 1. Direct staff to report back with more information. C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :5. Receive and File Presentation of Discovery Cube's Greener Pathways Program Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Receive and File Public Content To: Board of Directors Via: Scott Carrol, General Manager From: Marissa Pereyda, Senior Management Analyst Date: November 12, 2024 Subject: Receive and File Presentation of Discovery Cube's Greener Pathways Program Summary The District was awarded $315,341in SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program (OWR4) funds, and allocated $30,000 for an educational services consultant to perform SB 1383 school assemblies and presentations. Staff presented two SB 1383 school education programs, The EcoHero Show and Discovery Cube's Greener Pathways program, at the September 23, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting. The Board directed staff to move forward with presenting Discovery Cube's Greener Pathways Program at the City/Districts Liaison Committee Meeting on October 18, 2024. At the October 28, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting, the Board requested that Discovery Cube present the Greener Pathways Program at the November 12, 2024, Board Study Session. Isabel Rios, Discovery Cube's Director of Partner Relations, will present the program at today's meeting. Recommendation That the Board of Directors receive and file the presentation of Discovery Cube's Greener Pathways Program. Analysis SB 1383 requires jurisdictions to provide organics recycling education and outreach to all residents within their jurisdiction. The District hopes that bringing organics recycling education to schools in the District's service area willpromote organics recycling and food waste reduction among students in our community. The goal is for students to apply these principles at home and educate their families, becoming good stewards of the environment. A school education program will also increase the District's visibility within the community and further promote partnerships with local schools. Furthermore, education and outreach is an eligible expenditure under the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant. Discovery Cube Greener Pathways Discovery Cube's Greener Pathways program teaches elementary school children (grades 1-6) about SB 1383, organic waste recycling, and composting through interactive educational activities. Each student receives an educational booklet to accompany the assembly, and students who participate in the assembly and complete a recycling survey will receive one free child admission (with purchase of adult admission) to Discovery Cube in Santa Ana. The goal of the Greener Pathways program is to guide students on an inspiring path and shape them into Earth Guardians, individuals dedicated to protecting our environment, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable living. Discovery Cube works with the sponsoring jurisdiction to identify a list of eligible schools and handles all communication with the schools, including promotion, scheduling, logistics, and data collection. Greener Pathways program costs are included below. Annual Fee: $1,850 In-Person Assemblies: $10per student (150 student max per assembly) Virtual Assemblies: $10 per student (120 student max per assembly) Educational Booklet: $5 per student With a proposed budget of $30,000, the Discovery Cube Program could reach up to 1,850 students. District staff has communicated with Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) staff and is awaiting confirmation that NMUSD would like to move forward with the Greener Pathway's Program. In addition to NMUSD schools, there are 11 private and charter schools in the District's service area that could benefit from SB 1383 education. Isabel Rios, Discovery Cube's Director of Partner Relations, will present the Greener Pathway's Program at today's meeting. Legal Review Not applicable. Environmental Review The presentation of a school education program 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 administration or maintenance activities. Financial Review The District was awarded $315,341 in SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program (OWR4) funds. The FY 2024-25 budget adjustment approved by the Board of Directors on August 26, 2024, included the SB 1383 OWR4 total grant award and identified $30,000 of those grant funds for school education programs. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the November 12, 2024, Board of Directors Study Session 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 Discovery Cube Presentation 11.12.2024.pdf (2,115 KB) Discovery Cube Scope of Work 11.12.2024.pdf (235 KB) C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :6. Code Enforcement Officer Report - October 2024 Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Receive and File Goals :2.0 Solid Waste 2.9 Solid Waste - Enhance Code Enforcement presence Public Content To: Board of Directors From: Scott Carroll, General Manager Date: November 12, 2024 Subject:Code Enforcement Officer Report - October 2024 Summary Code Enforcement Officer David Griffin is not available to present the October 2024 Code Enforcement Report because he is attending the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) annual conference in Long Beach, California. Recommendation That the Board of Directors receive and file this report. Analysis Officer Griffin will present the October and November 2024 Code Enforcement Reports at the December 10, 2024 Board of Directors study session meeting. He will also give an oral report to the Board about his experience at CACEO annual conference in Long Beach. While Officer Griffin is away attending the conference, staff will log complaints received from the public and then Officer Griffin will follow up on those complaints upon his return. Staff will notify the police department upon receiving complaints, if any, about confrontational scavenger(s). Legal Review Not applicable Environmental Review Presenting code enforcement activity reports to the Board of Directors 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 There are no fiscal impacts because code enforcement activities are budgeted appropriately. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the November 12, 2024 Board of Directors Study Session Meetingat District Headquarters and posted on the Districts website. Alternative Actions 1. Direct staff to report back with more information. C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :7. Receive and File Progress Report on the Three- Cart Roll Out Program Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Receive and File Goals :2.00 Solid Waste Public Content To: Board of Directors From: Scott Carroll, General Manager Date: November 12, 2024 Subject:Receive and File Progress Report on the Three-Cart Roll Out Program Summary On October 7, 2024, CR&R began delivering one 35, 65, or 95-gallon Recycling Cart to every CMSD customer. At the same time, CR&R will be removing one of two Mixed Waste Carts, so that every customer has a Three-Cart System for implementation of a source separated collection program. The program is being implemented to conform with SB 1383. Recommendation That the Board of Directors receive and file this report Analysis Approximately 650 carts are being delivered daily. As of November 8, 2024, 12,700 carts have been delivered with the anticipation of all 23,000 carts delivered by mid December. District staff and CR&R have received some complaints about the roll-out program. Complaints ranged from removing all Mixed Waste carts without receiving replacement carts, delivering wrong sized carts, not removing old carts, etc. However, in perspective, the total number of complaints received is minimal. As of November 4, staff logged 73 complaints, which is less than 1% of the 12,700 carts delivered so far. The complaints logged does not include complaints logged directly to CR&R. Staff is communicating with CR&R on a daily basis to resolve complaints. Mike Carey, of CR&R, will be providing additional information at today's meeting. Legal Review Not applicable. Environmental Review Providing a progress report regarding solid waste operations 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 There are no fiscal impacts to the District. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the November 12, 2024 Board of Directors Study Session Meetingat District Headquarters and posted on the Districts website. Alternative Actions 1. Direct staff to report back with more information C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :8. Receive and File CMSDs FOG Control Program Annual Assessment Report Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Receive and File Goals :1.0 Sewer Infrastructure 1.8 Sewer Infrastructure - Enforce the District's Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Program Public Content To: Board of Directors From: Scott Carroll, General Manager Date: November 12, 2024 Subject:Receive and File CMSDs Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program Annual Assessment Formally Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Control Program Summary The District's Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) control program was developed to comply with the State of Californias 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 tothe public. Effective June 5, 2023, the State adopted a new general order that supersedes the 2006 WDR. Under the new Order, the District's Sewer System Management Plan must requires a Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program that evaluates whether sewer pipe blockages are caused by fats, oils, grease, rags and debris. Recommendation That the Board of Directors receive and file CMSD's FOG Control Program Annual Assessment Report Analysis FOG regulations are codified within the District's Operation Code Title 6Chapter 6.07Any person(s) in violation of this or any other ordinance is subject to enforcement as specified within the Operations Code. Significant FOGcontributors 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 greaseand solids before they enter the sewersystem. 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 Districtand if violations persist the FSE could face fines and/orhave their sewer service discontinued. The District decidedFSE'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. Enforcing the FOG control activities 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 a temporary collection site at the Rob Hamers Yard in November and December. A private vendor will collect and recycle the cooking grease into reusable products such as candles. This option has proven to be very convenient after the holidays when many people are using fryers to cook turkeys. Joe Jenkins, of EEC Environmental, will give a presentation to the Boardabout the District's FOG control activities and their enforcement activities of FSEsfrom the past years. Legal Review Not applicable Environmental Review Presenting FOG control activities to the Board of Directors 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 In FY 2023-24 the contract cost with EEC Environmental was . There are no financial impacts to the District for having $109,225 a temporary FOG drop off site at Rob Hamers Yard. This service is provided at no cost to the District. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the November 12, 2024 Board of Directors Study Session Meetingat District Headquarters and posted on the Districts website. Alternative Actions 1. Direct staff to report back with more information. File Attachments Annual Assessment Report 2023-2024.pdf (350 KB) C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :9. Ratify the T.E. Roberts, Inc. Agreement for the Project 355, South Coast Plaza Urgent Capital Repair Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Action, Discussion Preferred Date :Nov 12, 2024 Recommended Action :That the Board of Directors approve the following: 1.Adopt Project 355 SCP Urgent Capital Repair as Exemptunder the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.) under Section 15269(b), Emergency Projects.; and 2. Ratify the Staff negotiated and approved time-and- materials Agreement with T.E. Roberts, Inc. to provide emergency construction services,including dewatering well installations, excavation, pipeline replacement,and construction related services;and 3. Direct staff to provide a final project update and review of expenditures. Public Content To: Board of Directors The District pipeline failed in August of 2024 and the South Coast Plaza could not be serviced. An emergency was declared on August 26, 2024, and T.E. Roberts was hired to remove and replace the failed pipeline. During the week of October 28, 2024, contractors will drill three test wells and test the ground water. In about 60 days, designs and layout plans will be completed. On January 4, 2024, contractors will begin the 35 feet deep excavation at South Coast Plaza. From: Mark Esquer, District Engineer Date: November 12, 2024 Subject: Ratify the T.E. Roberts, Inc. Agreement for the Project 355, South Coast Plaza Urgent Capital Repair Summary As authorized by the Board of Directors, District staff negotiated a time and materials type agreement and is bringing the Agreement to the November 2024 Board meeting for ratification. The Agreement is based on typical District mark-up and overhead values, see attached T.E. Roberts, Inc. agreement. District staff is recommending Board ratification of the T.E. Roberts, Inc. Agreement. Recommendation That the Board of Directors approve the following: 1.Adopt Project 355 SCP Urgent Capital Repair as Exemptunder the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.) under Section 15269(b), Emergency Projects.; and As described during the August 2024 Board of Directors meeting, District staff determined that the 8-inch South Coast Plaza (SCP) sewer started to leak, and requested the Board of Directors ratify the emergency. Emergency lining work, bypass pumps instalation, bypass pump monitoring, the installation of groundwater dewatering wells, and various construction activities required to remove and construct the emergency sewer. RBH & Associates is currently working on geotechnical services, survey work, and construction-related designs. The work will also include conducting pump testing and water level monitoring via three (3) test wells so that the dewatering system may be designed by January. Emergency projects are statutory exemptunder the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.) under Section 15269(b), Emergency Projects The Project 355 South Coast Plaza has a budget of approximately $1.6 million to provide resources to Urgent Capital Repair complete emergency work. File Attachments T.E. Roberts - P355 - (fully executed).pdf (583 KB) C. ITEMS OF STUDY Subject :10. Project #355 Emergency Sewer Repair to Replace Critical Infrastructure of the South Coast Plaza Pump Station - UPDATE Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Receive and File 2. Ratify the Staff negotiated and approved time-and-materials Agreement with T.E. Roberts, Inc. to provide emergency construction services, including dewatering well installations, excavation, pipeline replacement, and construction related services; and 3. Direct staff to provide a final project update and review of expenditures. Analysis To date, the Board of Directors ratified the emergency declaration, authorized staff to negotiate a time and material contract with T.E. Roberts, Inc. for emergency construction services. In addition, the Board transferred funds from the General Fund to Wastewater Fund to cover the estimated cost for the emergency activities. The District Engineer directed the following activities as part of the emergency: Legal Review District counsel has reviewed the contract and approved to form. Environmental Review Financial Review Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the November 12, 2024 Board of Directors Study Session meeting at District Headquarters (290 Paularino Avenue) and posted on the Districts website at www. cmsdca.gov. Alternative Actions 1. Refer the matter back to District staff for consideration of project alternatives and return to a future Board meeting. Emergency /extra work authorized by the District must be paid, however. Goals :1.0 Sewer Infrastructure 1.1 Sewer Infrastructure - Prevent Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Public Content To: Board of Directors From: Scott Carroll, General Manager Date: November 12, 2024 Subject:Project #355 Emergency Sewer Repair to Replace Critical Infrastructure of the South Coast Plaza Pump Station - UPDATE Summary On August 26, 2024, the Board of Directors received a report from staff about emergency work at the South Coast Plaza (SCP) Pump Station. An 8-inch sewer line failed and due to the abundance of ground water, a liner to rehabilitate the pipe could not be performed. The District initiated emergency bypass pumping, then isolated the SCP sewer, and restored service to the SCP Mall. The general manager declared an emergency and then the district hired TE RobertsConstruction Inc, (TER) to assist with the emergency operation activities. On August 26, 2024, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2024-997 confirming an emergency and ratifying an order of the general manager to replace critical infrastructure of the South Coast Plaza Pump Station. On September 23 and again on October 28 the Board of Directors approved unanimously the continuation of Resolution No. 2024-997 confirming an emergency exist at the South Coast Plaza Pump Station. Recommendation That the Board of Directors receive and file this report. Analysis On Sunday, November 3, from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, the District's contractor begin drilling one of three (3) two foot diameter, 50 foot deep wells. Unfortunately, staff and the contractor had to abandon drilling because the drill hit a reinforced concrete mass approximately two feet below the surface. The contractor attempted to remove the concrete mass, but it as too large to remove. The drilling continued early Tuesday morning, but this time one deep well successfully reached the required 50 foot depth. By Thursday morning (November 7), the remaining two wells were successfully drilled to their 50-foot depth. During the weekend (Nov 8 - 10), the contractor conducted the pumps, performed draw-down testing, cleaned up the staging and work sites, and decommissioned the test wells. No more work is scheduled on the site until the beginning of the year. In the meantime, staff will be coordinating with SCP on completing the design work. District Engineer, Mark Esquer, will provide more information at today's meeting. Legal Review Not applicable Environmental Review Emergency projects are statutory exemptunder the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.) under Section 15269(b), Emergency Projects. Financial Review Staff is estimating the emergency work already performed is slightly more than 200,000.$A detailed estimate has not been developed for the emergency work but is expected to be about $1,600,000. A detailed estimate will be available by the November 25 Board of Directors Meeting. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the November 12, 2024 Board of Directors Study Session Meetingat District Headquarters and posted on the Districts website. Alternative Actions 1. Direct staff to report back with more information. D. CLOSING ITEMS Subject :1. Oral Communications and Director Comments Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type : D. CLOSING ITEMS Subject :2. Adjournment Meeting :Nov 12, 2024 - Board of Directors Study Session Type :Procedural Public Content The next Study Session of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Board of Directors will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in the District's Boardroom, located at 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.