2025_08_19_specialTuesday, August 19, 2025
Board of Directors Special Meeting - Celebrating Arlene Schafer's Retirement
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Costa Mesa Sanitary District - 290 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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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.
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Public Comments: Members of the public can submit any comments in real time during the
meeting or prior to the meeting in writing for the Board of Directors' consideration by sending
them to the District Clerk, Noelani Middenway at publiccomment@cmsdca.gov. Those comments
will be made part of the official public record of the meeting.
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Obtaining Agenda Materials: The public is entitled to copies of all documents that are made part
of the agenda packet. If any document or other writing pertaining to an agenda item is
distributed to 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.
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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
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
B. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Presentation by President Scheafer on behalf of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District
2. Presentation by Mayor John Stephens on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa
3. Presentation on behalf of Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris
4. Presentation by Board President DePasquale on behalf of Mesa Water District
5. Presentation by Dan Worthington
6. All Other Presentations
C. CLOSING ITEMS
1. 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.
2. Board and/or Staff Comments
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3. Adjourn
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Board of Directors Special Meeting - Celebrating Arlene Schafer's Retirement
Time: 2:00 p.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.
***
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 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).
A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject 1. Call Meeting to Order
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A. OPENING ITEMS
Subject 2. Roll Call
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B. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Subject 1. Presentation by President Scheafer on behalf of the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District
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B. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Subject 2. Presentation by Mayor John Stephens on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa
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B. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Subject 3. Presentation on behalf of Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris
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B. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Subject 4. Presentation by Board President DePasquale on behalf of Mesa Water
District
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B. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Subject 5. Presentation by Dan Worthington
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B. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Subject 6. All Other Presentations
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C. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 1. 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.
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Retirement
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C. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 2. Board and/or Staff Comments
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C. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 3. Adjourn
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