2025_12_09_study_sessionDecember 09, 2025
Board of Directors Study Session
09:00 AM
Costa Mesa Sanitary District - 290 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Public Comments: Members of the public can submit any comments in real time during the
meeting or prior to the meeting in writing for the Board of Directors' consideration by sending
them to the District Clerk at publiccomment@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).
OPENING ITEMS
Call to Order
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.
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
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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.
ITEMS OF STUDY
City of Costa Mesa Christmas Tree and Bulky Item Collection Page 3
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Receive and File Code Enforcement Officers Report - November 2025 Page 5
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
Consideration of Reinstating CalPERS Health Benefits for Members of
the Board of Directors
Page 19
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors discuss and provide direction to staff
regarding the potential reinstatement of CalPERS health benefits for Board members.
Reviewing and Commenting on Proposed Administrative Regulations No.
140, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Page 28
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors:
1. Review and comment on Proposed Administrative Regulations No. 140, Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU); and
2. Direct staff to present Proposed Administrative Regulations No. 140 to the Citizens
Advisory Committee on January 14, 2026 for review and recommendation.
CLOSING ITEMS
Oral Communications and Director Comments
Adjournment
The next Study Session of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Board of Directors will be
held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in the District's Boardroom, located at
290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
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Staff Report
To:Board of Directors
Via:Scott Carroll, General Manager
From:Marissa Pereyda, Solid Waste Manager
Date:December 9, 2025
Subject: City of Costa Mesa Christmas Tree and Bulky Item Collection
Summary
The Board of Directors has requested more information about the City of Costa Mesa’s
Christmas tree and bulky item collection processes. Kevin Gaxiola, Senior Management
Analyst with the City of Costa Mesa, will provide an oral report on the City’s programs.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
In response to the Board’s request for more information, Kevin Gaxiola, Senior Management
Analyst with the City of Costa Mesa, will give an oral report outlining the City’s approach to
collecting Christmas trees and bulky items placed curbside at multi-family properties with bin
service, as well as the broader bulky item collection program at these locations.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Receiving an oral report on the City of Costa Mesa’s Christmas tree and bulky item collection
processes 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.
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Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the
December 9, 2025, Board of Directors Study Session at District Headquarters and posted on
the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
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Staff Report
To:Board of Directors
Via:Scott Carroll, General Manager
From:David Griffin, Code Enforcement Officer
Date:December 9, 2025
Subject: Code Enforcement Officer Report - November 2025
Summary
This report summarizes major points for three ordinance enforcement topics covering
scavenging, graffiti on carts, and trash container enforcement. For the month of November
2025, the District’s Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) focused their efforts on patrols in various
parts of the community. The goal is to identify and deter instances of scavenging and
residential trash carts left within the public view.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
In the month of November, Officer Griffin observed five individuals searching in carts on
Wallace, Wallace, Meyer, Wilson, and Pacific Ave. All individuals were advised of the District's
scavenging law and given verbal warnings before they went on their way.
In the month of November, Officer Griffin issued 129 first warnings notices (yellow tag) to
residential properties for having their trash carts in public view.
Officer Griffin observed zero instance(s) of graffiti on trash carts in the month of November.
To address concerns, Officer Griffin is patrolling the community by 6:30 A.M.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the monthly Code Enforcement Officer 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
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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 District’s Solid Waste Budget includes one full-time Code Enforcement Officer.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the
December 9, 2025, Board of Directors Study Session at District Headquarters and posted on
the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
Refer item back to staff with further instructions.
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
….an Independent Special District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: David Griffin, Code Enforcement Officer
Date: December 9, 2025
Re: Code Enforcement Officer Report – November 2025
This report summarizes major points for three ordinance enforcement topics covering
scavenging, graffiti, and trash container enforcement. For the month of November, the
CMSD Code Enforcement Officer focused his efforts on patrols in various parts of the
community. The goal is to identify and deter instances of scavenging and residential
trash carts left within the public view.
In the month of November, the District saw a number of complaints filed with CMSD
Code Enforcement staff regarding scavenging activity in the city. As with most
scavenging complaints, the alleged violations take place in the early morning hours. In
order to address resident concerns, the Code Enforcement Officer is patrolling streets
by 6:30 am.
Included below are instances of scavenging that were detected while the Officer was
investigating specific complaints.
Scavenging Ordinance:
Operations Code Section 7.01.030.
Rubbish Removal - Scavenging Prohibited. The District and its duly authorized agents
or any contractor with whom the District may at any time enter into a contract or franchise
therefore, and the agents, servants, and employees of said contractor while any said
contract or franchise is in force shall have the exclusive right to gather, collect and
remove all waste material from all residential premises served by the District and no
other persons than those above shall gather, collect, and remove any trash or waste
material or convey or transport any trash or waste material in or along or over any public
street, alley, or highway in the District, or take any waste material from any receptacle
in which the same has been placed for collection or removal or interfere with or disturb
any such receptacle or remove any such receptacle from any location where same is
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place by the owner thereof; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be
deemed to prohibit the occupant of any dwelling house from himself removing any trash
or waste material accumulated on the premises occupied by him as a dwelling house
and disposing of the same in a lawful manner, or to prohibit any person from gathering,
collecting and removing from the premises occupied by him any trash or waste material
or other objects of debris considered to be large items.
Once trash or waste material has been placed in a container and placed curbside for
collection, no person shall scavenge or remove any item from said container except for
the District's contractor/franchisee. (Ord. 27, 1997)
November
Proactive Scavenging Investigations: 5
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743 Wallace Ave. While patrolling the 700 block of Wallace Ave., I found
an adult female going into CMSD carts. Made contact to inform her
that scavenging was a prohibited activity in the city limits. She advised
that she was unaware of this and would cease.
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2191 Wallace Ave.- While patrolling the area, I found an adult male
going into CMSD carts. Made contact and advised him that he could
not scavenge from the carts. He was a little upset, but left the area
without incident.
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1974 Meyer Pl.- During the course of my patrols in the 1900 block of Meyer Pl.,
I found an adult male looking in carts. Stopped and contacted him to advise he
was in violation of our scavenging ordinance and could be cited. He apologized
and left without incident.
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134 E. Wilson St.- While on patrol of trash areas. I found an adult male scavenging.
I made contact and advised him that this is a citable offense, and to return items that
were on the ground in front of the cart. He complied and left on foot.
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2239 Pacific Ave.- While on patrol in the 2200 block of Pacific Ave., I found an
adult female going from cart to cart. Made contact and advised this is a citable
offense and cease this activity within city limits.
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Trash Container Enforcement:
In the month of November, there were a few customer complaints reported to the District
Headquarters regarding trash carts in public view. The following is a list of locations
where trash cart violations were found and addressed by the Courtesy Notice process.
Trash Carts In Public View Ordinance:
Operations Code Section 7.01.080.
Removal of Trash Containers. (a) Residential containers placed in the street shall be
removed from the curb by midnight the day of collection and shall be stored in the rear
or side yard of the property so as to be out of view from the street. Containers placed in
the alley for collection shall be removed from the alley by midnight the day of collection
and shall be stored so as to be out of the public alley, completely on private property,
and out of view from the public street. (Ord. 100, 2014)
(b) A hardship exception or variance may be obtained by any person whose property is
uniquely situated to not allow container removal from the public alley or who has a
personal hardship not allowing such storage. A hardship waiver form must be completed
explaining the reason(s) for a hardship. Such a hardship exception or variance shall be
approved in a letter or other memorialization from the General Manager or designee.
Such memorialization shall list the reasons and may be limited in time. (Ord. 27, 1997)
(Ord. 93, 2012)
Total Cases: 129
The following locations received warnings:
(1) Anaheim Ave.
(1) Albert Pl.
(4) Arbor St.
(4) Austin St.
(2) Babb St.
(1) East Bay St.
(2) Bayview St.
(2) Cape Pacific
(5) Cape Pond
(3) Center St.
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(1) Cutter Way
(2) Coronado Dr.
(1) Del Mar
(15) Elden Ave.
(8) Fordham Dr.
(6) Greenbriar Ln.
(1) Jennifer Ln.
(2) Jeffrey Dr.
(4) Joann St.
(3) Meyer Pl.
(2) Mendoza Dr.
(1) Presidio Dr.
(1) Pierce Ave.
(3) Robinhood Ln.
(2) Rutgers Dr.
(20) Santa Ana Ave.
(1) Seal St.
(6) Taylor Way
(2) Towne St.
(2) Westminster Ave.
(3) Yorkshire St.
(5) E. 18th St.
(1) 19th St.
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END OF TRASH CONTAINER ENFORCEMENT REPORT
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NO CASES OF GRAFFITI ON TRASH CARTS WERE OPENED IN THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER.
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Scavenging Report – November 2025
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Staff Report
To:Board of Directors
Via:Scott Carroll, General Manager
From:Dyana Wick, Administrative Services Manager
Date:December 9, 2025
Subject: Consideration of Reinstating CalPERS Health Benefits for Members of the
Board of Directors
Summary
At the September 22, 2025, Board meeting, the Board expressed interest in reinstating CalPERS
health benefits and exploring possible retirement benefits for its members.
Following consultation with CalPERS, staff confirmed that while the District may reinstate health
benefits through the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA), CalPERS
retirement benefits remain unavailable to Board members under current state law. Government
Code § 20305 and related CalPERS guidance exclude governing officials, such as members of
boards, commissions, and councils, from CalPERS retirement membership.
The District previously offered CalPERS-administered health coverage to Board members until
it was terminated effective December 31, 2016, by Resolution No. 2016-885, in accordance with
Government Code § 22938. The required five-year waiting period for reentry has now expired,
and the District is again eligible to participate should the Board choose to reinstate benefits.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the potential
reinstatement of CalPERS health benefits for Board members.
Analysis
Retirement Benefits
In the early 1990’s the state legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law,
regulations that prevented certain governing bodies (special districts, commissions, etc.)
from CalPERS membership. Special district board members, who are elected or
appointed after July 1, 1994, are ineligible for CalPERS retirement as per Government
Code § 20305 and CalPERS policy guidance. However, city council members and county
board of supervisors are specifically not excluded from CalPERS membership. City
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council members and board of supervisors are eligible to receive retirement from
CalPERS. The following link is more information about CalPERS retirement. Page 58 of
the documents describes exclusions from membership.
This prohibition applies only to governing officials and does not affect District employees,
who remain eligible for CalPERS retirement benefits.
Only an amendment to state law could restore CalPERS retirement eligibility for Board
members.
Health Benefits
The Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) authorizes California public
agencies to contract with CalPERS for medical coverage for eligible employees, retirees, and, if
elected by resolution, members of the agency’s governing body.
To participate, an agency must:
1. Adopt a formal resolution.
2. Identify the eligible group (e.g., Board members); and
3. Meet CalPERS contribution requirements.
The District previously participated in PEMHCA for Board members under a non-retirement
CalPERS health agreement adopted in 2011 and terminated participation effective December
31, 2016. The five-year reentry restriction has now lapsed, making the District eligible to rejoin.
To provide context, staff surveyed current Board health benefit practices among comparable
Orange County special districts.
Benchmarking of Local Special District Board Benefits (Orange County)
Agency Board Health Benefit Maximum Monthly Amount
El Toro Water District Yes $808
Irvine Ranch Water District Yes $2,149
Mesa Water District Yes $1,750
Midway City Sanitary District Yes $2,236
Moulton Niguel Water District Yes $149
Orange County Mosquito and
Vector Control District
No $0
Orange County Sanitation
District
No $0
Orange County Water District No $0
Santa Margarita Water
District
Yes $1,092
South Coast Water District Yes $564
Yorba Linda Water District Yes $1,835
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These comparisons are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute staff
recommendations regarding contribution levels.
Historical Background and Termination
The District previously offered CalPERS-administered health insurance to Board members
under a Non-CalPERS Health Agreement adopted by Resolution No. 2011-80, which allowed
Board members to enroll in CalPERS health plans under PEMHCA despite not being eligible for
CalPERS retirement membership.
Between January 2011 and April 2013, one Board member was enrolled in a CalPERS health
plan. The District’s contribution was limited to the cost of the lowest “Employee Only” plan option.
In subsequent years, Board members did not participate in the program, as all had access to
health coverage through other sources. Given the lack of participation, the Board determined
that continuation of the program was unnecessary and, on June 23, 2016, adopted Resolution
No. 2016-885 to terminate participation under PEMHCA effective December 31, 2016, pursuant
to Government Code § 22938.
This action triggered a mandatory five-year waiting period for reentry under Title 2, California
Code of Regulations § 599.515. That reentry period has now expired, making the District eligible
to rejoin PEMHCA should the Board elect to reinstate coverage.
Contribution Options Under PEMHCA
The PEMHCA minimum contribution is set annually by CalPERS and applies uniformly
statewide. Agencies may adopt different contribution structures by resolution, two of which are
summarized below:
Option Description District Cost Notes
PEMHCA Minimum
(Flat Minimum)
State-set minimum per
eligible member ($162/month
in 2026; subject to annual
CalPERS adjustment).
Lowest Adjusts annually by
CalPERS; applies
equally to all eligible
members.
Equal Method District contributes same flat
dollar amount for all
members in a designated
group (e.g., Board
members).
Variable May match employee
allowance; satisfies
the “equal
contribution”
requirement.
Current Employee Allowance Structure
Full-time District employees receive a monthly “benefits bucket” allowance applied toward
medical premiums, based on coverage tier:
Tier FY 2025-26 Monthly Allowance FY 2026-27 Monthly Allowance
Employee Only $1,200 $1,300
Employee + 1 $1,650 $1,800
Employee + 2 or more $2,140 $2,300
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Based on the published CalPERS 2026 Health Premium rate sheet, monthly premium ranges
are as follows:
Employee Only: $857 to $1,426
Employee + 1: $1,714 to $2,852
Employee + 2 or more: $2,228 to $3,708
If the Board elects to use the Equal Method for Board member health contributions, several
additional considerations apply. Under this method, a Board member selecting employee-only
coverage would receive the monthly “benefits bucket” allowance of $1,200 in the current fiscal
year. Given that the lowest employee-only premium is $857, this raises the policy question of
whether the remaining $343 per month should be retained by the Board member or handled
differently.
Conversely, if a Board member selects a health plan with a premium higher than the $1,200
allowance, the Board should also consider how to address the cost difference, as the member
would be required to pay the amount exceeding the District contribution out of pocket.
Legal and Administrative Requirements
To rejoin PEMHCA, the District must:
1. Adopt a new CalPERS resolution electing participation;
2. Specify the eligible group (Board members);
3. Select a contribution method; and
4. Contribute at least the PEMHCA minimum ($162/month per participant in 2026).
Coverage may begin at any time during the year once CalPERS processing is complete (typically
90 days).
Statutory Authority:
Gov. Code §20305 – Defines exclusions from CalPERS retirement membership; governing
board members are not considered employees eligible for membership.
Gov. Code §§ 22920–22938 – Authorize agency participation and termination under PEMHCA.
Title 2 CCR § 599.515 – Establishes five-year reentry requirement following termination (now
satisfied).
Legal Review
District Counsel has reviewed this report.
Environmental Review
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Consideration of reinstating CalPERS Health Benefits for Board Members is administrative in
nature and does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Therefore, no environmental review is required.
Financial Review
The fiscal impact of this item depends on how many Board members elect to receive coverage
and the contribution method and level selected.
1. PEMHCA Minimum Contribution Method
Beginning in 2026, the PEMHCA minimum contribution will be $162 per month per eligible
member, subject to annual CalPERS adjustments. Based on historical trends, staff projects an
average annual increase of 2.54% over the next ten years.
The table below summarizes the estimated annual cost assuming all five Board members elect
coverage at the PEMHCA minimum rate. Under these assumptions, the total cost over 10.5*
years is projected to be $126,120.
Fiscal Year
Monthly Rate
(Per Person)
Annual Cost
(Five Members)
2025-26 (Starting Jan 2026)* $ 162 $ 9,720
2026-27 166 9,960
2027-28 170 10,200
2028-29 174 10,440
2029-30 178 10,680
2030-31 183 10,980
2031-32 188 11,280
2032-33 193 11,580
2033-34 198 11,880
2034-35 203 12,180
2035-36 208 12,480
*The 10.5-year period reflects program implementation beginning January 2026 through June 2036.
2. Equal Method “Benefits Bucket” Allowance Method (Equivalent to Full-Time Employee
Allowance)
Higher contribution levels under the Equal Method would increase costs proportionally,
depending on the contribution amount selected.
Full-time District employees receive a monthly “benefits bucket” allowance applied toward
medical premiums, based on coverage tier:
Coverage Tier FY 2025–26
Monthly Allowance
FY 2026–27
Monthly Allowance
Employee Only $1,200 $1,300
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Employee + 1 $1,650 $1,800
Employee + 2 or more $2,140 $2,300
The table below shows estimated annual costs if five Board members were to receive the same
benefits bucket allowance. After FY 2026–27, the actual allowance may increase, and therefore
future costs may be higher than the amounts shown.
Annual
Minimum Mid-Point Maximum
Fiscal Year EE Only EE + 1 EE + 2 or More
2025-26 (Starting Jan 2026)* $ 36,000 $ 49,500 $ 64,200
2026-27 78,000 108,000 138,000
2027-28 78,000 108,000 138,000
2028-29 78,000 108,000 138,000
2029-30 78,000 108,000 138,000
2030-31 78,000 108,000 138,000
2031-32 78,000 108,000 138,000
2032-33 78,000 108,000 138,000
2033-34 78,000 108,000 138,000
2034-35 78,000 108,000 138,000
2035-36 78,000 108,000 138,000
Total Cost for 10.5* Years:
Minimum: $816,000
Mid-Point: $1,129,500
Maximum: $1,444,200
Budget Considerations:
These costs are not included in the adopted FY 2025–26 or FY 2026–27 budgets. If the Board
elects to provide these benefits, the budget will require adjustment either by:
reallocating funds from other budgeted accounts, or
appropriating additional funds from the fund balance.
If additional funds are appropriated from the fund balance, the District’s budget will no longer
remain balanced.
Providing the PEMHCA minimum is substantially less costly than providing the full benefits
bucket allowance, with a difference of approximately $700,000 to $1.3 million over the 10.5-year
period. Actual future costs may vary from projections due to changes in CalPERS premiums,
contribution requirements, benefit structures, or Board participation levels.
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Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the
December 9, 2025 Board of Directors Study Session at District Headquarters and posted on
the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
1. Take no action and maintain current status, with no CalPERS Health coverage for Board
members.
2. Provide other direction as determined by the Board.
Region 2*
Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Orange, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, Ventura
Basic (B) Monthly Premiums
Plan Subscriber
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber &
1 Dependent
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber &
2+ Dependents
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO $1,016.32 507 1 1 $2,032.64 507 2 2 $2,642.43 507 3 3
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO $1,158.26 510 1 1 $2,316.52 510 2 2 $3,011.48 510 3 3
Blue Shield Access+ HMO $1,052.89 526 1 1 $2,105.78 526 2 2 $2,737.51 526 3 3
Blue Shield Access+ EPO $1,052.89 029 1 1 $2,105.78 029 2 2 $2,737.51 029 3 3
Blue Shield Trio HMO $936.58 088 1 1 $1,873.16 088 2 2 $2,435.11 088 3 3
Health Net Salud y Más $879.57 531 1 1 $1,759.14 531 2 2 $2,286.88 531 3 3
Kaiser Permanente $987.69 534 1 1 $1,975.38 534 2 2 $2,567.99 534 3 3
Peace Officers Research Assoc of CA $1,057.00 593 1 1 $2,127.00 593 2 2 $2,708.00 593 3 3
PERS Gold $956.28 649 1 1 $1,912.56 649 2 2 $2,486.33 649 3 3
PERS Platinum $1,426.24 658 1 1 $2,852.48 658 2 2 $3,708.22 658 3 3
Sharp Performance Plus $916.20 575 1 1 $1,832.40 575 2 2 $2,382.12 575 3 3
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Alliance $950.99 577 1 1 $1,901.98 577 2 2 $2,472.57 577 3 3
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Harmony $857.14 399 1 1 $1,714.28 399 2 2 $2,228.56 399 3 3
Medicare (M) Advantage Monthly Premiums
Plan Subscriber
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber &
1 Dependent
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber &
2+ Dependents
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO $571.70 516 1 4 $1,143.40 516 2 5 $1,715.10 516 3 6
Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO with
1 Dental/Vision $571.70 513 1 4 $1,143.40 513 2 5 $1,715.10 513 3 6
Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO $571.70 038 1 4 $1,143.40 038 2 5 $1,715.10 038 3 6
Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO
1 Dental/Vision $571.70 074 1 4 $1,143.40 074 2 5 $1,715.10 074 3 6
Blue Shield Medicare PPO $539.43 012 1 4 $1,078.86 012 2 5 $1,618.29 012 3 6
2 Blue Shield Medicare PPO with Dental/Vision $539.43 017 1 4 $1,078.86 017 2 5 $1,618.29 017 3 6
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage $356.83 537 1 4 $713.66 537 2 5 $1,070.49 537 3 6
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage with
Dental3 $356.83 543 1 4 $713.66 543 2 5 $1,070.49 543 3 6
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Summit $426.31 631 1 4 $852.62 631 2 5 $1,278.93 631 3 6
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Summit
with Dental3 $426.31 637 1 4 $852.62 637 2 5 $1,278.93 637 3 6
Sharp Direct Advantage HMO $291.38 024 1 4 $582.76 024 2 5 $874.14 024 3 6
Sharp Direct Advantage HMO with Dental4 $291.38 026 1 4 $582.76 026 2 5 $874.14 026 3 6
UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
PPO $481.29 580 1 4 $962.58 580 2 5 $1,443.87 580 3 6
UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
5 PPO with Dental/Vision $481.29 586 1 4 $962.58 586 2 5 $1,443.87 586 3 6
Medicare (M) Supplement Monthly Premiums
Plan Subscriber
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber &
1 Dependent
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber &
2+ Dependents
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Peace Officers Research Assoc of CA
Medicare Supplement $597.00 596 1 4 $1,322.00 596 2 5 $1,791.00 596 3 6
PERS Gold Medicare Supplement $597.57 652 1 4 $1,195.14 652 2 5 $1,792.71 652 3 6
PERS Platinum Medicare Supplement $665.50 662 1 4 $1,331.00 662 2 5 $1,996.50 662 3 6
CalPERS 2026 Regional Health Premiums (Actives and Annuitants)
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
*For health plan availability by county, please refer to the 2026 Health Benefit Summary or myCalPERS.
1Dental and Vision coverage is an additional $38.00 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
2Dental and Vision coverage is an additional $40.31 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
3Dental benefit is an additional $15.97 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
4Dental benefit is an additional $11.77 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
5Dental and Vision coverage is an additional $29.54 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
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CalPERS 2026 Regional Health Premiums (Actives and Annuitants)
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Region 2*
Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Orange, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, Ventura
Combination (Basic & Medicare Advantage) Monthly Premiums
Plan
Subscriber in M, &
1 Dependent in B
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber in M, &
2+ Dependents in B
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber in M,
1 Dependent in M, &
1+ Dependent in B
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO and Medicare
Preferred $1,588.02 040 4 7 $2,197.81 040 5 8 $1,753.19 040 6 9
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO and Medicare
Preferred with Dental/Vision1 $1,588.02 076 4 7 $2,197.81 076 5 8 $1,753.19 076 6 9
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO and
Medicare Preferred $1,729.96 519 4 7 $2,424.92 519 5 8 $1,838.36 519 6 9
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO and
Medicare Preferred with Dental/Vision1 $1,729.96 522 4 7 $2,424.92 522 5 8 $1,838.36 522 6 9
Blue Shield Access+ HMO and Medicare $1,592.32 050 4 7 $2,224.05 050 5 8 $1,710.59 050 6 9
Blue Shield Access+ HMO and Medicare with
Dental/Vision2 $1,592.32 090 4 7 $2,224.05 090 5 8 $1,710.59 090 6 9
Blue Shield Access+ EPO and Medicare $1,592.32 031 4 7 $2,224.05 031 5 8 $1,710.59 031 6 9
Blue Shield Access+ EPO and Medicare with
Dental/Vision3 $1,592.32 032 4 7 $2,224.05 032 5 8 $1,710.59 032 6 9
Blue Shield Trio HMO and Medicare $1,476.01 095 4 7 $2,037.96 095 5 8 $1,640.81 095 6 9
Blue Shield Trio HMO and Medicare with
Dental/Vision4 $1,476.01 098 4 7 $2,037.96 098 5 8 $1,640.81 098 6 9
Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage $1,344.52 540 4 7 $1,937.13 540 5 8 $1,306.27 540 6 9
Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage
with Dental5 $1,344.52 546 4 7 $1,937.13 546 5 8 $1,306.27 546 6 9
Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage
Summit $1,414.00 634 4 7 $2,006.61 634 5 8 $1,445.23 634 6 9
Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage
Summit with Dental5 $1,414.00 640 4 7 $2,006.61 640 5 8 $1,445.23 640 6 9
Sharp Performance Plus and Direct
Advantage HMO $1,207.58 025 4 7 $1,757.30 025 5 8 $1,132.48 025 6 9
Sharp Performance Plus and Direct
Advantage HMO with Dental6 $1,207.58 027 4 7 $1,757.30 027 5 8 $1,132.48 027 6 9
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Alliance
and Group Medicare Advantage PPO $1,432.28 583 4 7 $2,002.87 583 5 8 $1,533.17 583 6 9
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Alliance
and Group Medicare Advantage PPO with
Dental/Vision7 $1,432.28 589 4 7 $2,002.87 589 5 8 $1,533.17 589 6 9
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Harmony
and Group Medicare Advantage PPO $1,338.43 773 4 7 $1,852.71 773 5 8 $1,476.86 773 6 9
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Harmony
and Group Medicare Advantage PPO with
Dental/Vision7 $1,338.43 775 4 7 $1,852.71 775 5 8 $1,476.86 775 6 9
Combination (Basic & Medicare Advantage) Monthly Premiums -Continued
Plan
Subscriber in B, &
1 Dependent in M
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber in B, &
2+ Dependents in M
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber in B,
1 Dependent in M, &
1+ Dependent in B
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO and Medicare
Preferred $1,588.02 040 7 10 $2,159.72 040 8 11 $2,197.81 040 9 12
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO and Medicare
Preferred with Dental/Vision1 $1,588.02 076 7 10 $2,159.72 076 8 11 $2,197.81 076 9 12
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO and
Medicare Preferred $1,729.96 519 7 10 $2,301.66 519 8 11 $2,424.92 519 9 12
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO and
Medicare Preferred with Dental/Vision1 $1,729.96 522 7 10 $2,301.66 522 8 11 $2,424.92 522 9 12
Blue Shield Access+ HMO and Medicare $1,592.32 050 7 10 $2,131.75 050 8 11 $2,224.05 050 9 12
Blue Shield Access+ HMO and Medicare with
Dental/Vision2 $1,592.32 090 7 10 $2,131.75 090 8 11 $2,224.05 090 9 12
Blue Shield Access+ EPO and Medicare $1,592.32 031 7 10 $2,131.75 031 8 11 $2,224.05 031 9 12
Blue Shield Access+ EPO and Medicare with
Dental/Vision3 $1,592.32 032 7 10 $2,131.75 032 8 11 $2,224.05 032 9 12
Blue Shield Trio HMO and Medicare $1,476.01 095 7 10 $2,015.44 095 8 11 $2,037.96 095 9 12
Blue Shield Trio HMO and Medicare with
Dental/Vision4 $1,476.01 098 7 10 $2,015.44 098 8 11 $2,037.96 098 9 12
Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage $1,344.52 540 7 10 $1,701.35 540 8 11 $1,937.13 540 9 12
Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage
with Dental5 $1,344.52 546 7 10 $1,701.35 546 8 11 $1,937.13 546 9 12
Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage
Summit $1,414.00 634 7 10 $1,840.31 634 8 11 $2,006.61 634 9 12
Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage
Summit with Dental5 $1,414.00 640 7 10 $1,840.31 640 8 11 $2,006.61 640 9 12
Sharp Performance Plus and Direct
Advantage HMO $1,207.58 025 7 10 $1,498.96 025 8 11 $1,757.30 025 9 12
Sharp Performance Plus and Direct
Advantage HMO with Dental6 $1,207.58 027 7 10 $1,498.96 027 8 11 $1,757.30 027 9 12
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Alliance
and Group Medicare Advantage PPO $1,432.28 583 7 10 $1,913.57 583 8 11 $2,002.87 583 9 12
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Alliance
and Group Medicare Advantage PPO with
Dental/Vision7 $1,432.28 589 7 10 $1,913.57 589 8 11 $2,002.87 589 9 12
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Harmony
and Group Medicare Advantage PPO $1,338.43 773 7 10 $1,819.72 773 8 11 $1,852.71 773 9 12
UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Harmony
and Group Medicare Advantage PPO with
Dental/Vision7 $1,338.43 775 7 10 $1,819.72 775 8 11 $1,852.71 775 9 12
Combination (Basic & Medicare Supplement) Monthly Premiums
Plan
Subscriber in M, &
1 Dependent in B
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber in M, &
2+ Dependents in B
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber in M,
1 Dependent in M, &
1+ Dependent in B
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Peace Officers Research Assoc of CA and
Medicare Supplement $1,667.00 599 4 7 $2,247.00 599 5 8 $1,888.00 599 6 9
PERS Gold and Medicare Supplement $1,553.85 655 4 7 $2,127.62 655 5 8 $1,768.91 655 6 9
PERS Platinum and Medicare Supplement $2,091.74 666 4 7 $2,947.48 666 5 8 $2,186.74 666 6 9
Combination (Basic & Medicare Supplement) Monthly Premiums - Continued
Plan
Subscriber in B, &
1 Dependent in M
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber in B, &
2+ Dependents in M
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Subscriber in B,
1 Dependent in M, &
1+ Dependent in B
Plan
Code
Party
Code
Party
Rate
Peace Officers Research Assoc of CA and
Medicare Supplement $1,654.00 599 7 10 $2,071.00 599 8 11 $2,247.00 599 9 12
PERS Gold and Medicare Supplement $1,553.85 655 7 10 $2,151.42 655 8 11 $2,127.62 655 9 12
PERS Platinum and Medicare Supplement $2,091.74 666 7 10 $2,757.24 666 8 11 $2,947.48 666 9 12
*For health plan availability by county, please refer to the 2026 Health Benefit Summary or myCalPERS.
1Dental and Vision coverage is an additional $38.00 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
2Dental and Vision coverage is an additional $40.31 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
3Dental and Vision coverage is an additional $40.31 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
4Dental and Vision coverage is an additional $40.31 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
5Dental benefit is an additional $15.97 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
6Dental benefit is an additional $11.77 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
7Dental and Vision coverage is an additional $29.54 per member per month premium. You will be billed directly for this amount.
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Staff Report
To: Board of Directors
From: Alan Burns, District Counsel
Date: December 9, 2025
Subject: Reviewing and Commenting on Proposed Administrative Regulations No. 140,
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Summary
The State of California has identified the lack of housing as a serious issue, and has provided
laws that favor and encourage ADUs, in some cases preempting a local government’s ability to
regulate.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors:
1. Review and comment on Proposed Administrative Regulations No. 140, Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU); and
2. Direct staff to present Proposed Administrative Regulations No. 140 to the Citizens Advisory
Committee on January 14, 2026 for review and recommendation.
Analysis
California housing laws, particularly ADUs, appear to be changing on a continual basis to help
address the state’s housing crisis. As the process continues to evolve, staff require working
guidelines to help identify what ADUs are, how ADU’s are approved, and when charges can be
applied for wastewater and solid waste collection services.
Attached are proposed Administrative Regulations No. 140 that address ADUs. The proposed
policy provides guidelines for staff that include:
California statutes.
Definitions of an ADU and Junior ADU
Distinguishing the different types of ADUs
How to find out when ADU’s are in the planning stages or being built
How ADUs are approved
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When the district can apply fees and/or charges for wastewater and solid waste
collection services
Selling ADUs separately from the main residence
Tonight, staff is seeking comments from the Board of Directors. Staff will present the proposed
policy to the Citizens Advisory Committee on January 14 for their review and recommendation.
Legal Review
District Counsel drafted and prepared Administrative Regulations No. 140 for Board of
Directors review and comments.
Environmental Review
Considering adopting a policy 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 financial impacts to the District for adopting Administrative Regulations No. 140.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the
December 9, 2025 Board of Directors study session meeting at District Headquarters and
posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Administrative Regulations No. 140.00
Approval Date: _________________
SUBJECT:ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU)
PURPOSE:To provide a working guideline for identifying and processing ADUs
A. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide a working guideline for processing ADUs. A guide
is needed to identify what an ADU is, ensuring California laws are observed, and
appropriate fees are paid. As part of that process, District records (including the
assessment roll) may need to be updated to reflect the creation of an ADU.
B. Background
A new concept in California housing law is the Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”). The
State of California has identified the lack of housing as a serious issue, and has provided
laws that favor and encourage ADUs, in some cases preempting a local government’s
ability to regulate.
C. California Law
The primary statutes (newly enacted and repealing existing laws) are:
-Gov Code §66313
-Gov Code §66323
-Gov Code §66333
D. Definition
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)- an accessory dwelling unit that is detached or
attached providing complete independent living facilities, including a kitchen and
bath, located on the same lot as an existing or proposed primary residence. It shall
include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on
the same parcel as the single-family or multi-family unit. It includes a manufactured
home and an efficiency unit.
2.Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) – a unit that is no more than 500 sq ft
in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A JADU may
include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the
existing structure. (66013(d))
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E. Guidelines
1. What types of ADUs are there and what are the legal status of each?
The most common ADUs might be those described in Gov Code §66323. These are
the ADUs that must be ministerially approved and include ADUs and JADUs that are on
a single lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if any of the following
apply:
a. Within an existing dwelling (66323(a))
•either the ADU or JADU are within the proposed space of a single-
family dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion
of not more than 150 sq ft beyond the dimensions of the existing
accessory structure for ingress and egress, and
•the space has exterior access from the single-family dwelling, and
•the side or rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.
•Any ADU must comply with §66333.
[§66333- provides that a local agency may provide for JADUs and
shall limit the number of JADUs to one per lot; if shared sanitation
facilities with the main structure, require owner-occupancy in the
single family structure; require recordation of a deed restriction
prohibiting the sale of the JADU and restricting size to conform to the
law; JADUs within a structure may be built within attached garages,
have separate entrances, include and efficiency kitchen with
cooking facility, food preparation area and storage , and shall be
rented for a term longer than 30 days.]
b. Separate structure (66323(b))
•One new ADU that does not exceed four feet side and rear yard
setbacks with the single-family dwelling.
•The local agency may impose an 800 sq. ft. requirement
•A height limit may be imposed
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Accessory Dwelling Unit
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c.Multi-family (66323(c))
•Multi ADUs are allowed in multi-family structures not used for living
space, such as storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics,
basements or garages if the building codes are met. Other limitations
apply.
•For sewer purposes, including a connection fee, a JADU shall not be
considered a separate or new dwelling unit. (66338)
d.Locally created Jr ADUs after Jan 1, 2026
•New provisions allow a local agency to, by ordinance, provide for the
creation of JADUs in single-family zones. To do so, the ordinance must
limit the number of units per residential units to one, There must be a
deed restriction that prohibits the sale of the unit separate from the
single-family residence, there must be a separate entrances, and an
efficiency kitchen must be required. No short-term rentals are allowed.
(66333)
2. How to find out that an ADU is being built?
a. Advisement by the city or other government agency that an ADU is being
processed.
b. Given access to the city or other government agency permitting system.
c. Over the counter permitting process at District headquarters
d. Word of mouth by member of the public or ADU construction observation
by district staff.
Sewer capacity must be available and solid waste collection needs to be
arranged.
3. How are ADU’s approved?
a. Certain ADUs are required to be approved “ministerially” meaning without
discretionary review. If there is an existing residence on the lot the city
must approve an ADU ministerially within 60 days without discretionary
review or a public hearing. Local ordinances must be approved by
California’s Department of Housing and Community Development.
4.Can the district require “impact” fees? Impact fees are connection fees,
capacity fees, fixture fees and other developer mitigation fees
a. Yes, if new construction is proposed with a new single-family dwelling.
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Accessory Dwelling Unit
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b. No, if the ADU is less than 750 sq. ft.
c. Other rules on proportionality may apply. (66324)
5. Can the district charge for sewer treatment?
a. Yes.
6. Can the district require a separate sewer connection and lateral?
a. Yes, if the ADU is proposed with a new single-family development or
conveyed separately per 66342. (66324(d).). Fees charged must be the
reasonable cost of providing the service (66324(e))
b. No, if the ADU is described above in 66323(a)(1).
7. Can the district apply charges for solid waste collection services?
a. Yes. The district charges for solid waste collection through property taxes,
based on each parcel’s Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). If an ADU starts
solid waste service during the year, the district will collect a prorated
amount for that year, and the full charge will be added to the property tax
roll the following fiscal year.
8. Can ADUs be sold separately from the main residence?
a. Yes. cities may allow separate sale of ADU units and segregation of the
parcel by various laws.
9. How will the district assess wastewater collection charges for ADUs?
a. Once an ADU is inspected or completed, the district will automatically
assess wastewater collection charges through property taxes for the
following fiscal year, and the charge is placed on the property tax bill
under the parcel’s Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN).