Minutes - Board - 2024-10-08COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Members present
Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer
Members absent
None
Staff present
Scott Carroll (General Manager), Noelani Middenway (District Clerk/Public
Information Officer), Angela Colunga (Management Analyst I), Kaitlin Tran
(Finance Manager), Marissa Pereyda (Senior Management Analyst), David Griffin
(Code Enforcement Officer)
Others present
Jerry Clements
Mike Carey, CR&R Representative
Ron
Meeting called to order at 8:05 A.M.
A. OPENING ITEMS
Procedural: 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.)
President Scheafer called the meeting to order at 8:05 A.M.
District Clerk and Public Information Officer, Noelani Middenway, noted
that President Scheafer, Vice President Schafer, Secretary Perry, and
Director Eckles were present while Vice Secretary Ooten was not present at
this time.
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Procedural: 2. Ceremonial Matters and Presentations — Proclamation Establishing
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week Presented to Code Enforcement
Officer David Griffin
President Scheafer presented the item and recognized Code Enforcement
Officer, David Griffin, for his dedication to the District.
The Board took a photo with Mr. Griffin.
There was no further discussion.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Procedural: 1. Public Comments
President Scheafer opened public comments. Hearing none, he closed public
comments.
C. ITEMS OF STUDY
Receive and File:1. Receive and File Code Enforcement Officer Report — August
and September 2024
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receives and files this report.
Mr. Griffin presented report details. He discussed trash carts in public view
and scavenging for the month of August.
Vice Secretary Ooten entered the meeting at 8:11 a.m.
Vice President Schafer inquired about scavenging activity.
Mr. Griffin stated that scavenging is a citywide issue. He discussed trash
carts in public view and scavenging for the month of September. He shared
that he encountered multiple first-time scavenging offenders.
Vice Secretary Ooten asked where the scavengers take their redeemable
items.
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Discussion followed regarding Huntington Beach recycling facilities and the
Orange Coast College (OCC) Recycling Center.
Mr. Griffin discussed trash container enforcement.
There was no further discussion, and the report was received.
Action: 2. Three -Cart Rollout Update — Oral Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
General Manager, Scott Carroll, introduced the item.
CR&R Representative, Mike Carey, provided an update on the three -cart
rollout. He shared that CR&R's daily delivery rate is 630 properties.
Discussion followed regarding CR&R's cart delivery schedule and logistics.
Director Eckles requested for the Board to receive weekly written updates
on the three -cart rollout and any customer service issues.
Discussion followed regarding recycling collection.
President Scheafer commented on the District's October three -cart town hall
meetings.
Secretary Perry inquired about residents with dumpster service.
Mr. Carroll shared that staff has noticed an increase in residents requesting
to switch from dumpster to cart service.
President Scheafer commended staff on their performance at the three -cart
town hall meetings.
Mr. Carroll shared that the town hall meetings had a total of 165 attendees
with 24 people who livestreamed the August meetings. He also noted that
the town hall meeting videos have received 165 views on YouTube.
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There was no further discussion, and the report was received.
Discussion: 3. Receive and File Legislative Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Mr. Carroll presented report details. He discussed House of Representatives
(H.R.) 7525 which recognizes special districts as local governments.
Discussion followed regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 805.
Mr. Carroll shared that the District has very few septic tanks within its
service area. He noted that AB 805 was opposed by the California Special
Districts Association (CSDA), the Association of California Water Agencies
(ACWA), and the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA).
There was no further discussion, and the report was received.
D. CLOSING ITEMS
Procedural: 1.Oral Communications and Director Comments
Vice Secretary Ooten requested for staff to review their frequently asked
questions (FAQs) that are posted on its three -cart collection system webpage.
There was no further discussion.
Procedural: 2. Adjournment
President Scheafer adjourned the meeting at 8:35 A.M.
Art Perry
Secretary
Mike Scheaf
President