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Greg Woodside
Vice President
Art Perry
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Jim Ferryman
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,-.Public Comments. Any member of the public may address the Board. `Speakers on, agenda items should'identify
themselves to the Clerk before the meeting so that their input can be provided', at the time the, item is considered.
Speakers on non- agenda items will be heard under Public Comments. 'Pursuant to 'State law, the Board, may not
discuss or take action on non- agenda items except under special circumstances.. Speakers must limit their
remarks to three minutes or as decided, upon by the Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer reserves the right to
declare any speaker out of order.
In compliance.with ADA, contact Joan Revak, (714) 754- 5087„ 4,8 hours prior to meeting if assistance is needed.
(28 CFR.35.102.35.104 ADA Title II).
• Regular Meeting - Monday, May 10, 2004
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 p.m. — Conference Room 5A - Costa Mesa City Hall
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Director Perry
III. INVOCATION — Director Woodside
IV. ROLL CALL
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to
be routine and will be enacted in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no
separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion, unless
member's of the Board request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Reports
Minute Approval
• 1. Recycling Committee —April 6, 2004
2. Investment Oversight Committee — April 8, 2004
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3. Regular Meeting — April 8, 2004
4. Special Meeting —April 14, 2004
Manager's Reports
5. Refunds
Approve
6. Occupancy Report and payment to Costa Mesa Disposal — May 2004
Approve
7. Monthly Spill Report to Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)
Receive and File
Engineer's Reports
8. Project Status Report
Receive and File
Treasurer's Reports
9. Financial Report as of April 30, 2004
Accept Report
10. Report of Monies on Deposit as of April 30, 2004
Receive and File
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11. Warrant Register for May 2004 in the amount of $451,772.59
Approve Payment
12. Directors' Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the
Ratify Expenses
Month of April 2004
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VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. Anti - Scavenging and Screening of Trash Containers Enforcement Reports Consider
B. CMSD Strategic Plan
1. Year 2003/2004 Action Items Receive and File
2. Separation of District from City Aftm I`lo o q Ak91x.v;- Consider Response from
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a. CalPERS Resolution of Intention Adopt Resolution
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C. Recycling Reports
1. Waste Diversion Report — March 2004 Receive and File
2, Waste Diversion Report —April 2004 Receive and File
A i D. Contract Payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal
1. Payment for April 2004 Services Approve Subject to
Verification of Diversion
Report by Staff
E. Costa Mesa Disposal Request for Fully- Automated Service and Update and Consider
Presentation of Master Plan Special Meeting
F. Closed Session with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 1914 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa, California
Agency Negotiators May Include: Arlene Schafer, Jim Ferryman,
Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak
Negotiating Parties: Gene LaBlanc
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
G. New District Headquarters — 628 W. 19th Street
4 1. Resolution No. 2004 -681, Confirming and Ratifying Purchase of Adopt esolution
Property Located at 628 West 19 Street
2. Update and Approval of Improvements
a. Purchase of Furniture Authorize, Ratify &
Execute Agreements
4 H. Public Safety Emergency Services Expo — Sunday, May 16, 2004 Consider
I. Orange County IWMD Proposed Amendment to Waste Disposal Agreement Approve & Execute
Amendment No. 1
J. Recycling Committee — Wednesday, May 5, 2004 — 9:00 a.m., CR -1A
(Directors Worthington and Woodside)
1. Strategic Planning 2003 -2004 - Public Outreach — Classroom Update on Schedule
Recycling Projects
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IX. ENGINEER'S REPORTS
A. Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR)
1. General Update Verbal Report from
Manager and Attorney
B. CMSD 19th Street Sewer Construction and City Rehabilitation of Accept Report
19th Street and Placentia Avenue
X. TREASURER'S REPORTS
XI. ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
A.
Ordinance No. 45, Providing Purchasing Authority for an
Adopt rdinance
Independent Purchasing System
XII. LOCAL MEETINGS
A.
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
1. Regular Meeting — April 28, 2004 (Director Ferryman)
Accept Report
B.
Independent Special Districts of Orange County (ISDOC)
1. Quarterly Meeting — April 29, 2004
Accept Report
C.
Local Agency Formation Commission ( LAFCO)
Consider
1. Proposed Budget for FY 2004 - 2005 /Projected Special
Accept Report
District Contributions
2. Reelection of Director Schafer to LAFCO Commission
Accept Report
D.
California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
Accept Report
E.
California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA)
1. 2004 Spring Conference — April 29 -May 1, 2004
Accept Report
Lake Tahoe (Director Worthington)
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XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. November 2, 2004 Election — Board of Directors Accept Report
B. CostaMazing: Dining Through the Decades — Friday, June 25, 2004 Consider
XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 6, 2004
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met at 9:00 a.m. in
conference room 1 A at the Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Dan Worthington
Staff Present: Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Bobby Young
Director Worthington called the meeting to order at 9:00 a. m.
STRATEGIC PLANNING 2004 — PUBLIC OUTREACH — CLASSROOM RECYCLING PROJECTS
Director Worthington reported a Recycling and Magic Presentation was held at St.
Joachim Elementary School for March 22, 2004.
Presentations are scheduled at Rea Elementary and Kaiser Elementary Schools.
Ms. Revak presented a copy of the Excellence in Education Award to be presented
to teachers participating in the District's Recycling Education Program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.
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MINUTES OF INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 8, 2004
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Director Schafer.
ROLL CALL Committee Members Present:
Mr. Rob Hamers, District Manager
Director Jim Ferryman (rotating committee member)
Director Art Perry (rotating committee member)
Committee Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
Ms. Joan Revak, Clerk of the District
Mr. Marc Puckett, Treasurer
Mr. Bobby Young, Accounting Supervisor
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH AND QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2004
NEW BUSINESS
OPEN- DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
Approved by:
Mr. Puckett presented the Treasurer's Report and discussed the recent
investing activity of the District. Discussion followed.
CMSD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Mr. Puckett indicated that this is a standing agenda item and presented
the financial statements for detailed discussion if there were questions.
Discussion followed.
There were no items discussed under open discussion
The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
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MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 8, 2004
The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa
CALL TO ORDER Sanitary District met in regular session on
April 8, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 1 -A of
the Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
President Schafer called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m.
Director Perry led the Pledge of
Allegiance
Director Woodside gave the invocation.
Arlene Schafer, Greg Woodside, Art
Perry, James Ferryman, Dan Worthington
None
STAFF PRESENT: Robin Hamers, Manager /Engineer; Alan
Burns, Legal Counsel; Tom Fauth,
Assistant Manager; Joan Revak, Clerk of
the District; Marc Puckett, Treasurer;
Bobby Young, Finance; Ron Shef, District
Ordinance Enforcement Officer; Debbie
Bjornson, Permit Processing Specialist;
Denise Gilbert, Permit Processing
Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT: Director Mike Healey, Mesa Consolidated
Water District
0 President Schafer welcomed Mike Healey, Mesa Consolidated Water District.
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Director Ferryman motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Director Worthington seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
REPORTS
MINUTE APPROVAL
Minutes of Special The Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 8,
Meeting, 2004, were approved as distributed.
March 8, 2004
Minutes of Recycling The Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meeting
Committee Meeting, of March 9, 2004, were approved as distributed.
March 9, 2004
Minutes of Regular
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11,
Meeting,
2004, were approved as distributed.
March 11, 2004
Minutes of Special
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 29,
Meeting,
2004, were approved as distributed.
March 29, 2004
MANAGER'S REPORTS
Refunds There were no refunds submitted for March 2004.
Occupancy Report and The Trash Occupancy Count documented an
Payment of $182,088.78 increase of 22 units for the occupancy report for
to Costa Mesa Disposal — solid waste collection as of April 1, 2004.
April 2004 Therefore, the total for April is 21,100.
Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for
$182,088.78 to Costa Mesa Disposal on May 1,
2004, for payment for April trash collection based on
the April count of 21,100.
Monthly Spill Report to The Monthly Spill Report to the Regional Water t
Regional Water Quality Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for March 2004
Control Board (RWQCB) was accepted as submitted.
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Minutes of Safety /Loss The Minutes of the Safety /Loss Control Meeting of
Control Meeting March 23, 2004, were approved as distributed.
March 23, 2004
ENGINEER'S REPORTS
Project Status Report The Project Status Report dated April 2004, was
accepted as submitted.
TREASURER'S REPORTS
Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of March 31, 2004, was
March 31, 2004 accepted as submitted.
Report of Monies on The Report of Monies on Deposit as of March 31,
Deposit as of 2004, was received and filed.
March 31, 2004
Warrant 2004 -10 for April Warrant Resolution #CMSD 2004 -10 was
2004 in the amount of approved, authorizing the President and Secretary
$454,257.80 to sign the warrant and instructing the Treasurer to
draw a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District General Fund in the amount of
$454,257.80.
Directors Expenses for the Director Expenses for the Month of March 2004
Month of March 2004 were ratified as follows:
Director Ferryman: $1020.00
Director Perry: $850.00
President Schafer: 1020.00 + $14.75
Vice President Woodside: $510.00
Director Worthington: $1020.00
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Revak reported receiving letters from Sonora School and Whittier
Elementary thanking the Costa Mesa Sanitary District for the monetary award for
participation in the Telephone Book Recycling Program.
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Ms. Revak received a correspondence from St. Jude's Ranch for Children
thanking the District for their donation of greeting cards to the children's program.
St. Jude's Ranch is still accepting greeting cards, although the cost of the
program exceeds the income from the card sales. Discussion was held
regarding the possibility of promoting the sale of the cards.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments made.
MANAGER'S REPORTS
ANTI - SCAVENGING AND SCREENING OF TRASH CONTAINERS ENFORCEMENT
REPORTS
POLICE REPORT
Ms. Revak reported the police department is upgrading their computer
systems and no report was available.
DISTRICT ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Hamers presented the ordinance enforcement summary report for the
four -week period beginning February 23, 2003 and ending March 21, 2004.
Mr. Shefs summary report contained the following information:
• 25 flyers given to residents and 6 containers oversprayed and ID
tagged.
Letter of instructions from counsel regarding citation issuance will be
followed.
• Modification of green sheets will be necessary when fully automated
collection services commence.
CMSD STRATEGIC PLAN
YEAR 2003/2004 ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Hamers presented the 2003/2004 Strategic Planning Action Items,
reporting the District is on schedule for all items.
Director Ferryman requested information and discussion ensued regarding
the private sewer spill and how the District handles reimbursement from the
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SEPARATION OF DISTRICT STAFF FROM CITY
Mr. Hamers reported a special meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2004.
RECYCLING REPORTS
WASTE DIVERSION REPORT - FEBRUARY 2004
Director Ferryman motioned to receive and file the Waste Diversion
Report for February showing a 50.08 diversion rate. Director Perry
seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
WASTE DIVERSION REPORT - MARCH 2004
The Waste Diversion Report for March has not yet been received.
CONTRACT PAYMENT TO CR TRANSFER FOR RECYCLING SERVICES AND DISPOSAL
PAYMENT FOR MARCH 2004 SERVICES
Director Perry motioned to approve contract payment to CR Transfer for
recycling services and disposal for the month of March 2004, in the amount
of $181,457.00, pending verification by Staff. Director Woodside seconded.
Motion carried 5 -0.
COSTA MESA DISPOSAL REQUEST FOR FULLY- AUTOMATED SERVICE AND
PRESENTATION OF MASTER PLAN
Mr. Harriers reported a special meeting was held on March 29, 2004, with
Costa Mesa Disposal and CR &R. A presentation was given and a formal
request in writing will be made.
Mr. Fauth prepared a matrix entitled CR Transfer Tonnage Comparison, by
Fiscal Year and gave a brief explanation showing that the increases in
yearly tonnage may have leveled off. Staff will continue to monitor the
monthly tonnage reports.
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CLOSED SESSION WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 PROPERTY: 628 W. 19th Street,
Costa Mesa, California
PROPERTY: 628 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, California
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS MAY INCLUDE: Arlene Schafer, Jim Ferryman, Rob
Hamers, Tom Fauth, and Joan Revak
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Cheong Lee Family LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Purchase
PROPERTY: 1914 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa, California
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS MAY INCLUDE: Arlene Schafer, Jim Ferryman, Rob
Hamers, Tom Fauth, and Joan Revak
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Gene LaBlanc
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Purchase
Mr. Hamers reported the item could be discussed during the regular
meeting; no closed session was necessary.
Mr. Fauth reported Mr. Don Gregg met with the two current owners
regarding the Meyer Place property. The owners are interested in
retaining the property. Discussion was held regarding locating property for
an equitable trade.
NEW DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS — 628 W. 19TH STREET
Mr. Hamers reported an architect, Mr. Robert Thornton, has been located
and hired. Mr. Hamers reported Staff dispensed with the request for
qualification procedure because the scope of work is only tenant
improvements and it is in the best interest of the public to move ahead as
fast as possible. The normal consultant selection process usually
encompasses an eight to twelve week period whereas Mr. Thornton can
complete the work in three weeks. The eight to twelve week period would
cause the District to incur additional rent charges from the City of Costa
Mesa. Mr. Hamers cited the CMSD Operations Code Section outlining
this provision. Mr. Hamers requested ratification by the Board.
Mr. Burns has reviewed and modified the professional services
agreement.
Mr. Fauth reported the agreement has been faxed to Mr. Thornton and a
signed fax has been returned.
Director Ferryman motioned to ratify the Consultant Agreement with Mr.
Robert Thornton. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
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RECYCLING COMMITTEE — TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2004 - 9:00 A.M., CRA
DIRECTORS WORTHINGTON AND FERRYMAN
STRATEGIC PLANNING 2004 — PUBLIC OUTREACH — CLASSROOM RECYCLING
PROJECTS
Director Worthington reported he and Mr. Fauth held a presentation on
vermicomposting at the new community center.
Director Worthington provided a copy of the Excellence in Education
Award that will be presented to teachers participating in the District's
Recycling Education Program and gave thanks to Director Perry for
suggesting the idea.
ENGINEER'S REPORTS
WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS — (WDR)
GENERAL UPDATE
Mr. Hamers distributed a copy of the letter to Mr. Gerry Thibeault,
Executive Officer of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, providing
an update on the Costa Mesa Sanitary District's progress in complying
with the WDR.
Mr. Hamers reported the District is making good progress regarding the
FOG Characterization program.
Mr. Burns reported OCSD and the permitees asked for an extension of the
WDR "Legal Authority" and the request was denied.
EMERGENCY WORK — VICTORIA STREET SEWER REPAIR
Mr. Hamers reported an emergency repair was performed at the Victoria
Street Sewer Main. A major offset was discovered and determined to be
too severe to repair using one of the no -dig technologies. Therefore, Atlas
Underground Company was retained on an emergency basis to excavate
and repair the line. The all- inclusive cost was $9,700 and covered
approximately 12 linear feet of the line.
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TREASURER'S REPORTS
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING - APRIL 8, 2004 (DIRECTORS
FERRYMAN AND PERRY)
Mr. Puckett reported the Investment Oversight Committee Meeting was held
just prior to the regular meeting. Mr. Puckett provided a brief update to the
Board.
UPDATE OF POOLE V. COUNTY OF ORANGE
Mr. Puckett provided an update on Poole V. County of Orange. Mr. Puckett
distributed a packet containing an article and Court of Appeal decision with
the Court ruling in favor of the County of Orange and assessment procedure
that has been used by the County Assessor consistently since the enactment
of Prop. 13. Mr. Robert Poole vowed to appeal the decision to the State
Supreme Court.
ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
433 WALNUT PLACE AGREEMENT 0
Mr. Burns reported he is dealing with the title company who requested he no
longer communicate with the attorney for the seller. Mr. Burns reported he
wrote a letter to Mr. Luis Yeager, First American Title, dated March 17, 2004.
The letter reiterates the District's position and provides a demand for the
removal of encroachment that unreasonably interferes with the District's
sewer easement at 433 Walnut Place.
LOCAL MEETINGS
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (OCSD)
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 24, 2004 (DIRECTOR FERRYMAN
Director Ferryman attended the March 24, 2004, meeting and reported the
following:
• Sole source as Class A biosolid facility in Kern County with 10 year
commitment
• Cooperative projects program may be suspended for a few years
due to lack of utilization and anticipation of urban runoff is
requirements
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SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY (SARFPA)
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 25, 2004
Director Ferryman attended the March 25, 2004 meeting and reported the
following:
• Monies received may not be enough for Prado Dam construction
completion
• Status of flood control subvention funds
• Discussion of concepts for future federal and state funding
alternatives
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY ( ISDOC)
QUARTERLY MEETING - APRIL 29, 2004
President Schafer reported the Quarterly Meeting will be held on April 29,
2004 with Ken Lee from LAFCO as speaker.
• President Schafer reminded the Board there will be an election held at the
April 29th ISDOC General meeting for the seats of Robert Bouer, Randal
Bressette, and Arlene Schafer.
Director Ferryman reported he will be unable to attend the meeting to
perform as alternate. Director Perry stated he will be able to attend the
meeting.
Director Woodside motioned to appoint Director Perry as a voting
alternate at the ISDOC Quarterly meeting to be held on April 29, 2004.
Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
Ms. Revak will provide an excerpt of the Minutes for the ISDOC meeting.
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ( LAFCO)
President Schafer reported she has not yet attended the LAFCO meeting.
They are scheduled to discuss the new budget and the search for a new
executive officer.
CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CSDA)
• President Schafer reported she was on a telephone conference with
CSDA working on the SB 1272, Ortiz bill, regarding special districts.
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Director Perry motioned that the need arose after the agenda was
prepared to discuss the CSDA seminar attendance. Director Ferryman
seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
Director Perry motioned to approve attendance at the Sacramento CSDA
program on May 11 -13, 2004, for President Schafer and Director
Worthington. Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SEPTEMBER 25 -30, 2004 AT INDIAN WELLS
The item was continued to a future agenda.
AWARDS PROGRAM - INNOVATIVE PROGRAM AWARD
Mr. Hamers reported staff prepared an entry for the Innovative Program
Award for the Costa Mesa Sanitary District's Telephone Book Recycling
Program.
Director Ferryman motioned to approve submittal of the Costa Mesa
Sanitary District's Telephone Book Recycling Program for an Innovative
Program Award to CSDA. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. •
Mr. Harriers commended Director Worthington for the work he has done In
furthering the Telephone Book Recycling Program.
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES (CASA)
2004 SPRING CONFERENCE - APRIL 29 -MAY 1, 2004 LAKE TAHOE
Director Perry motioned to approve attendance for Director
Worthington at the April 29 to May 1 2004 Spring Conference of
California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA). Director
Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
MAY 13, 2003 REGULAR MEETING
Ms. Revak reported the regular meeting for May has been changed to •
Monday, May 1 0th, at 6:00 p.m.
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JULY 8, 2004, 4 :00 P.M. MEETING AT COSTA MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Discussion was held on holding the regular July 8, 2004 meeting at the Costa
Mesa Historical Society and it was decided to hold the June 10th regular
meeting at the Costa Mesa Historical Society at 4:00 p.m.
The July 8th regular meeting will be discussed at the May regular meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director Worthington opened discussion regarding SB 1272. Director
Worthington suggested all Directors carefully record any meeting each
Director is involved in on behalf of the District, regardless of whether or not
they are reimbursed for attendance.
Mr. Harriers reported the compensation report has been modified to include
all meetings attended.
Mr. Hamers commended Board and Staff for their hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:22 p.m., President Schafer adjourned the meeting.
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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2004
The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District attended a duly noticed
Special Meeting on April 14, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., in Conference Room 1A at the Civic
Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Arlene Schafer, Greg Woodside, James Ferryman, Arthur Perry
Dan Worthington (Director Woodside arrived at 6:50 p.m.)
Staff Present: Robin B. Hamers, Manager /District Engineer; Thomas A. Fauth,
Assistant Manager; Joan Revak, Clerk of the District; Alan
Burns, Legal Counsel
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I. Public Comments
There were no public comments made.
President Schafer adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:02 p.m.
II. Closed Session
Closed Session to Review Outside Contractor Rates and give authority to
the District Manager to Negotiate with the following officers /employees
regarding their compensation: District Treasurer, Field Crew Members
Ill. Reconvene to Open Session
President Schafer returned to the Special Meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Staff was given direction by the Board of Directors to take appropriate action to
arrange for interviews with potential District Treasurers and Board of Directors;
advertise and hire District Accountant; review and purchase accounting software;
advise City of Costa Mesa that financial services will no longer be continued as
of June 30, 2004; and, to negotiate further with the City of Costa Mesa with
regard to field crew services.
A meeting was scheduled for Friday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m. to interview potential
District Treasurer candidates.
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V. Update on New Administrative Offices at 628 W. 19th Street
Mr. Fauth provided an update on the status of the purchase of the new CMSD
headquarters as well as a status report on the tenant improvement plans.
Regarding purchases related to the move -in, the Board of Directors directed
District Counsel to revise the CMSD Ordinance pertaining to signing authority for
purchases to increase Staff's limits for non -sewer work related purchases
beyond the current $5,000 limit.
The Board of Directors directed the Assistant Manager to consult with District
Counsel with regard to CalPERS for contract employees.
President Schafer adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Date: May 5, 2004
Subject: REFUND REQUEST FOR BOARD APPROVAL
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Year 2003/2004
Strategic Planning Action Items
In accordance with Board action on November 12,'2003, Year 2003, Strategic Planning
Action Items are revised to be Year 2003/2004 Strategic Planning Action Items and will
be completed over a two -year period.
1.1 Eliminate Sewer Spills
• Interim FOG ordinance will be adopted at February regular meeting
• Include funds for FOG program in 2003 -2004 CIP
• Staff is proceeding on WDR
• Apply for matching funds from OCSD
• Field crew training and certification
• SSMP already complete
• Abandon 7 pumping stations
• Examine NW Costa Mesa for additional abandonment
Action: Continue expeditiously completing the above items
Who: Staff
• When: Continuing
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1.2 Institutional Issues
• Consider relocating
• Recent meeting with City on potential building at City Hall
• Benefits and limitations of contracting with City
• City studying 4th floor layout
• Comparison of costs with City versus relocated costs
• Benefits of relocating now
• Examine building, land, and operational costs of relocation
• Benefits to identity of relocating
• Inability to identify District's true costs from City
• Inability to reward City staff designated to District monetarily and with titles
• Relocation can include continued partnership with City
• LAFCO concerns
• One year notice provision
• Employees leaving City for District given equal or better conditions
• Using reserves for building protects money from State acquisition
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Action: Consider all eventualities prior to taking action.
Appoint Institutional Issues Committee to study factors and report to Board.
Redistribute 1994 and 1995 study to Board and Staff
Hold workshop to consider findings and determine actions.
Who: Institutional Issues Committee
When: Special meeting as soon as possible
Status: 1994 and 1995 Study re- distributed to Board and Staff. Institutional Issues
Committee, appointed at February 13, 2003 regular meeting, met on March
10, 2003. Item discussed at April 11, 2003 regular meeting. At Special
meeting held on May 29, 2003, Board authorized one -year notice to City of
Costa Mesa terminating Operating Agreement. Special Meeting held October
13, 2003. Meeting with two Council members and two CMSD Directors held
October 29, 2003. At November 12, 2003 meeting Board directed staff to
proceed in relocating District headquarters. Special Meetings were held
January 15, 2004, February 23, 2004, March 8, 2004 and April 14, 2004.
1.3 Earmark Reserves
• Research laws protecting earmarked funds
• Determine vulnerability of reserves
• Determine options for earmarking funds
• Consider purchasing headquarters
• Consider paying off standardized containers
• Understand options and be prepared to act
Who: Legal Counsel — Legal issues
Treasurer — Paying off standardized containers
Director Ferryman — Cost of purchasing headquarters
Manager — other options
When: Legal opinion discussed at April 11, 2003 regular meeting.
1.4 Safety of District Funds
• Board desire for better understanding of safety mechanisms
• Review thoroughness of District audit
• Review District internal and external controls
• Review spending policies for travel, credit cards, and reimbursements
• District Investment Policy has worked well
• District Investment Policy is updated yearly ,
• No problems have ever occurred
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Action: Have auditor explain audit process and answer questions from Board.
Who: Treasurer
When: Fall 2003
Completed: Auditor made presentation to Board on December 10, 2003
1.5 Review Costs of Special Recycling Programs
• Perform cost/benefit analysis of each program
• Identify options to decrease costs but maintain programs
• Determine outreach benefit
• Compare special programs to overall goals of District
Action: Perform analysis
Who: Assistant Manager
When: May /June 2003
Status: Report presented by Assistant Manager at July 2003 regular meeting. Board
concluded that the special recycling programs are low cost, very effective and
well received by residents. All the programs will continue.
1.6 Variable Trash Collection Rates
• SRRE goal of variable rate structure
• Reward those who leave out less trash
• Variable rate satisfies proportionality requirement of Prop 218
• Residents still unsure of number of containers they need
• Variable rate requires developing standards and monitoring field conditions
• Affects billing mechanism necessitating computer reprogramming
Action: Determine when implementation is appropriate
Who: Assistant Manager
When: December 2003
Status: Concept introduced at October 2003 regular meeting. Variable trash
collection rates were discussed with trash hauler on January 21, 2004.
A Special Meeting with trash hauler was held March 29, 2004 and trash
hauler and District Staff will continue formulating a plan for variable trash
collection rates.
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1.7 Commercial Trash Collection
• Can expand service to include remaining residential and commercial /industrial
• Expansion requires collection from bins and dumpsters in addition to curb side
• Requires negotiation with the City
• District has continued success in solid waste management
• Provides simpler system for residents and business owners
• Current system promotes excess traffic, air pollution, and street deterioration
• Combining allows greater flexibility in recycling 50% of trash
• Independent haulers loudly oppose change
• Study and benefits previously transmitted to City
Action: Re- introduce benefits of non - exclusive franchises to City by letter from Board.
Who: Board of Directors
When: February 2003
Completed: Letter from CMSD President to Mayor sent on February 3, 2003
1.8 Liaison and Outreach with other Agencies
• Existing Liaison Committee with City and MCWD working well
• Meeting with Newport Beach held and follow -up letter sent
• Results of liaison committees are beneficial
• Board President is very active in many local meetings and organizations
• Board President sent congratulatory letter to newly elected officials
• Consider hosting meeting with sewering agencies
• Consider meeting with legislators
Action: Host meeting with sewering agencies and meet with legislators
Who: Board President and Manager to arrange
When: 3rd or 4th Quarter 2004
1.9 Public Restrooms
• Free standing, high quality, highly attractive expensive units
• Currently exist in S.F., San Jose, Palo Alto, and L.A.
• Benefit to businesses and public
• Requires sewer, water, electricity, and phone connections
• Requires sites
• Usual financing mechanism is trade for advertising space •
• District has Facilities Revolving Fund which may be utilized
• Consider City support and participation
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Action: Update research and study feasibility
Who: Assistant Manager
• When: Td or 4th Quarter 2004
1.10 Public Outreach
• Extensive existing program
• Two newsletters per year
• Ads and press releases in newspapers and City publications
• Booth at all major events: OC Fair, Public Works Expo, etc.
• Distributed over 500 copies of District video "Working for You"
• Attend girl scout and other local events
• Giveaways
• Website up and running
• Always a need for more understanding by residents of District services
• Improve communication of holiday trash collection schedule
• Consider a class project once a year
• Consider outreach to other elected officials
• Consider adult outreach
• Consider survey of other agencies' efforts
• Check with State Dept. of Conservation for education materials
Action: Expand program to include the last seven bullet points shown above
Who: Staff
When: At March 11, 2003 Recycling Committee Meeting and March 12, 2003
Regular Meeting, Director Worthington and CMSD Assistant Manager
selected to offer schools a half hour program and a vermicomposting
program.
At April 11, 2003 Regular Board Meeting, Board approved entry of CMSD
Video, "Working for You "to CSDA Awards Program. Entry-submitted on
April 14, 2003.
At April 8, 2004 Regular Board Meeting, Board approved submission of
CMSD School Telephone Recycling Program for CSDA Innovative Program
Award.
Status: Recycling presentations by Director Worthington and Assistant Manager Tom
Fauth being arranged at various schools.
CSDA presented District with Exceptional Public Outreach Award.
• A second order of 500 videos District's Working For You video were ordered
and received. The District's goal is to distribute copies to residents and
groups within the District.
CMSD' sponsored booth at CostaMazing event on February 7, 2004.
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Mr. Allan Roeder
City Manager
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Re: City /District Agreement
Dear Allan:
At a special meeting held April 14, 2004, the Board of Directors of the District
discussed the forthcoming separation of the District headquarters from City
Hall and the provisions for financial and field crew services. After careful
consideration, the Board transmits the following:
I. Financial Services
In order to effectively operate in its new headquarters, the District finds that
the financial operation must also be located at the new headquarters,
therefore, the District respectfully declines the opportunity to utilize the City
financial management operation. Marc Puckett has provided a very aged.
level of service and his professional manner has been greatly appreciated.
The District is still planning for the financial separation to occur on June 30,
2004.
II. Sewer System Maintenance and Operation
With regard to the City providing sewer system maintenance and operation,
the District is willing to have the City provide field crew services for the price
of $550,000 per year for five years with a yearly price increase of 2.5% with a
performance standard that requires one sewer cleaning crew to clean 20,000
lineal feet of gravity sewer per week in n crew to clean hot spots) a Wing
standards with the second sewer 9
minimum of 16 hours per week. The work performed during the remaining
14 hours of work per week dedicated to the District is to be determined by
agreement between the District Manager, Assistant Manager, and City
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Maintenance Supervi9or. The above cost includes standby pay for the field
crew personnel plus the weekend pump station check but not other overtime
costs. Also included i� retaining the existing telemetry system in place. The
agreement is to be for five years at which time the City will turn over to the
District the newest of the two vactor trucks, the service truck, the pickup
truck, the two diesel generators and trailers, the two Barnes pumps, the
monies collected to that time in the vehicle replacement fund for the above
described vehicles, and all District owned equipment in the Corporation Yard
related to the sewer system including manhole frames and covers, pumps,
valves, etc.
Although the City transmitted revisions to the first draft of the proposed
agreement with statements that the City owns all vehicles, there are a few
considerations in this matter. In 1999, the District purchased two standby
diesel generators for $66,000 out of the District's capital improvement project
#163. It was suggested the District utilize the city's purchasing division in the
acquisition and this was agreed to by District staff. As was convenient at the
time, the City registered the generators with the DMV. In a recent meeting
with Bill Morris and Marc Puckett regarding the City /District Agreement, Bill
recollected that the District purchased these generators and he believes
these vehicles are indeed the property of the District.
• The District sees no difference between the standby diesel generators and
the other vehicles that are dedicated to the sewer system maintenance and
operation program. When two agencies operate under a joint powers
authority as the City and District did for quite some time, it is natural to
streamline operations as best as possible and this includes having one party
or the other be the legal owner of various assets. The District also believes
that when the City and District superseded the joint powers authority with an
operating agreement, the City was designated as the owner of the vehicles
as a continuation of the convenience that previously existed. The City and
District were two government agencies partnering to provide sewer system
maintenance and operation in a-streamlined fashion.
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The CMSD Board of Directors believes the above - described offer for the City
to provide sewer system operation and maintenance services is fair and
workable for the City. I am available to discuss any comments or questions
the City may have with respect to the parameters of the offer. Due to the
short time between now and the end of the fiscal year, the District finds it
necessary to reach an agreement in principle with the City by May 3, 2004.
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Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Robin B. Hamers
Manager /District Engineer
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
RECEIVED
P.O. BOX 1200, CALIFORNIA 92628 -1200
MAY - 5 2004
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
COSTA MESA SWAff
Mr. Robin B. Harriers
Manager /District Engineer
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
P.O. Box 1200
Costa Mesa, California
Re: City /District Agreement
Dear Mr. mers:
Following receipt of your correspondence of April 15, 2004, 1 met with Public Services
Director Bill Morris and Finance Director Marc Puckett to address the points posed by the
Board of the District. Let me state up front that we recognize the District's interest in
resolving all outstanding questions in an expeditious fashion so as to facilitate relocation to
your new headquarters. While we are not in agreement on all of the points in your
correspondence, I would not want that interpreted as being an obstruction or in any way an
effort to hamper the District's relocation plans. As I have stated several times over the past
months, the City stands by its commitment to be flexible to the District's interests and will
cooperate fully to make this a smooth transition. Having said that, I also believe that you
don't unwind a 50- something year relationship without having some disagreements along the
way.
Financial Services
As requested, the City will cease all financial management and support to the
District effective at the end of the current fiscal year on June 30, 2004. We will
provide you the hard copy of any and all financial transactions of the District up and
through that date. To the extent requested, we will be available to meet with your
auditors for the year -end closing to answer any questions that may arise.
As noted in your letter, the District has received a very high level of service from
Marc and his staff and we appreciate that recognition. Finance staff has enjoyed
working with District staff and providing yourself and the Board much needed
financial information.
However, I want to acknowledge my sincere reservations about the District
assuming full responsibility for financial management in the midst of all of the other
changes taking place at this time. In no way do I believe the District is incapable of
handling its own financial affairs; simply that this is a very complex effort to
undertake at this time. I feel obligated to express this concern out of my own
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professional and personal obligation to the District, as this is a service that cannot
be switched "on and off." Consequently, conclusion of City financial management
support effective June 30, 2004 will be conclusive and we will not entertain
resumption of this service in the future.
II. Sewer System Maintenance and Operation
Following our review of the District's proposal for sewer system maintenance and
operation, we find ourselves with more questions than answers. First and foremost, I
don't believe this can be sufficiently sorted out by mail. Accordingly, I am more than
happy to make myself, Marc and Bill available at the Board meeting of May 10th to
discuss this in detail. But in the interim, let me summarize some of our questions.
• We are not at all clear what the quoted $550,000 figure is based on? Would it be
possible to receive a line item breakdown of this figure?
• How did the District arrive at a 2.5% cap on annual expenses? We certainly
understand the need for predictability on the District's part. Yet if you simply look at
current year cost increases in worker's compensation by 3.5 %, employer contributions
towards retirement at 6.3% and retiree medical at 7.8 %, we find it difficult to support a
fixed annual cap on costs. Add to this the non - employee incurred costs of providing
service including fuel, electricity, material and supply costs, annual cost predictability
over a 5 -year period becomes increasingly difficult. We do believe there are other
options that are workable if the District is open to further discussion on this point. Just
as one example, I do believe we would consider a cost that capped employee related
costs at whatever that annual adjustment was provided for District Administrative
personnel plus actual costs for fuel and related operations expenses.
• It certainly appears we are closer to but not in agreement on the issue of equipment
ownership. On the matter of the two diesel generators and trailers, the two Barnes
pumps and the various sewer system items including manhole frames, covers, pumps,
valves, etc., we concur that this equipment rightfully belongs to the District. We do not
agree with the District's position relative to rolling stock including the two vactor trucks,
the service truck and the pickup truck. Section 8.03 of the 1993 Agreement could not
be clearer on this subject — "CITY owns all vehicles registered by the Department of
Motor Vehicles which are used exclusively for sewer maintenance ". We do not
understand this seemingly new interpretation of this section that suggests that the
District always held title to the vehicles and that they were only registered to the City
as a matter of convenience or streamlining?
If the District is desirous of purchasing this equipment in the event the maintenance
contract is not extended, the City is more than willing to sell one (Bill wanted to keep
one vactor for cleaning storm drains) vactor, one service truck, one pickup truck, one
large pump trailer and one small pump trailer at current appraised value. The City will
not be forfeiting funds placed in the Equipment Replacement Fund for maintenance,
operation and replacement of this equipment.
• It appears there is also some question relative, to ownership of fixed assets, tools and
equipment at the City's Corporation Yard in terms of what belongs to the District as
opposed to the City. Frankly, I would really hope that we could delegate this
determination to the field personnel who use the equipment day in and day out for their
recommendation. I don't know that we as administrators can decide who owns which
crescent wrench, grease gun, drill bit or hundreds of other small items used in the
field. And I would prefer not to spend $1,000 worth of staff time debating ownership of
$200 worth of fixtures. Whatever suggestions you have along these lines to simplify
this effort would be very much appreciated.
Before closing, I would like to summarize the preceding to ensure I have been clear in
conveying our position:
1. We are in agreement on the discontinuance of financial services effective June 30,
2004.
2. The City is in needed of clarification from the District on the matter of the Sewer
Maintenance Contract regarding how the $550,000 figure was arrived at as well as the
basis for the 2.5% annual cap. We are open to negotiating both of these points
including an extension of the existing agreement, if necessary, to arrive at an
agreeable 5 -year commitment.
3. We are in agreement on some but not all of the equipment ownership. The 1993
Agreement is clear on vehicles but not on the pumps, generators and miscellaneous
fixed asset tools & equipment. We support the District's position on ownership of the
pumps, generators & trailers and suggest the field personnel sort out the small tools
and fixed assets based on use. We are open to whatever other suggestion you might
have on the later.
Again, it is our desire to make this transition as smooth as possible. I would like to reiterate
my offer to meet with you and the Board to discuss the preceding at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Allan L. Roeder
City Manager
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Acting City Attorney
Public Services Director
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Actuarial & Employer Services Division
P.O. Box 942709
Sacramento, CA 94229 -2709
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CaIPERS (888) CalPERS (225 -7377) FAX (916) 326 -3005
May 7, 2004
Mr. Robin B. Hamers
Manager
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628 -1200
Dear Mr. Hamers:
RECEIVEi
MAY - 7 2004
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Reply to Section 105
Enclosed are two copies of the Resolution of Intention for adoption by the governing
body declaring your agency's intent to enter into a contract to provide Section 21354
(2% @ 55 Full formula); Section 20042 (One -Year Final Compensation); Section 20965
(Credit for Unused Sick Leave); Section 20903 (Two -Years Additional Service Credit);
Section 21023.5 (Public Service Credit for Peace Corps or AmeriCorps: VISTA
Service); Section 21024 (Military Service Credit as Public Service); Sections 21624 and
21626 (Post- Retirement Survivor Allowance) with 100% prior service for local
miscellaneous members.
Also enclosed are the following documents:
Form CON -12, Certification of Governing Body's Action.
2. Form CON -12A, Certification of Compliance With Government Code Section
7507.
3. Employee Ballot.
4. Summary of Major Provisions (2% @ 55 Formula).
5. Form CON -15N. Certification of Employee Election.
6. Form CON -24c, Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits Ballot.
7. Form CON -18, 1959 Survivor Benefits Certification of Employee Election.
After the governing body has adopted the enclosed Resolution of Intention declaring its
intention to enter into a contract, an election is required to permit the employees
proposed to be included in this system to express by secret ballot their approval or
disapproval of the retirement proposal, pursuant to Government Code Section 20469. A
ballot for the employees' election is enclosed. The results of the election are to be
certified on the enclosed Form CON -15N, Certification of Employee Election. The
contract shall not be approved if a majority of the affected members vote to disapprove
the proposed plan.
California Public Employees' Retirement System
Lincoln Plaza - 400 P Street - Sacramento, CA 95814
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Costa Mesa Sanitary District -2- May 7, 2004
The employer rate for local miscellaneous members is estimated to be 13.881 %.
Estimate the miscellaneous payroll for the next twelve months and multiply by 13.881 %
to compute the total annual cost. As your contract reads, the employer rate is subject to
change with future amendments and /or experience and other factors.
The employer normal cost rate for the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits is $4.90
per month, per covered member. (Subject to annual change.) Agencies will be billed
annually and payments may vary depending on the funding reserve level of the pool. In
addition, members covered by the 1959 Survivor Benefits contribute $2.00 per month.
Government Code Section 7507 requires that the total annual costs of the proposed
contract be made public at a public meeting at least two weeks prior to the adoption of
the final Resolution. The agency is to certify compliance on the enclosed Certification of
Compliance with Government Code Section 7507.
Please note the local miscellaneous member contribution rate will be 7% of reportable
earnings, as of the effective date of the contract.
After your governing body has adopted the Resolution of Intention, the next procedure
with respect to the 1959 Survivor Benefits is to allow each current employee, proposed
to be included in this system, to make an individual election. Members in employment
on the effective date of the contract may elect whether to be covered. Participation is
required of all future entrants into membership. The supervision of this election and the
details of its conduct are under the control and direction of your agency:
A ballot, Form CON -24c including the summary of benefits is to be distributed to all
eligible employees to complete and sign. The original ballots must be returned to this
office along with a listing, in duplicate, of the employees, their Social Security numbers
and category (miscellaneous, fire, police, etc.) wherein the employees are grouped
according to those: 1) who elected coverage; 2) who did not elect coverage; and 3) who
did not return the ballot. Employees who do not return the ballot within the prescribed
time limitation thereby elect not to be covered. The list should confirm the results of the
election, which are certified on the enclosed Form CON -18, 1959 Survivor Benefits
Certification of Employee Election. NOTE: Any employees hired after the election or
employed prior to or on the effective date of the contract must also be given the
opportunity to elect coverage.
In summary, the following documents must be returned to this office before we can
forward the actual contracts and other final documents necessary to complete the
proposed contract. DO NOT HOLD THESE DOCUMENTS PENDING ADOPTION OF
THE FINAL RESOLUTION.
Costa Mesa Sanitary District -3- May 7, 2004
ORIGINAL SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED
Resolution of Intention, original or certified copy.
2. Certification of Governing Body's Action (CON -12), original.
3. Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 7507, (CON -12A),
original or certified copy.
4. Certification of Employee Election (CON -15N).
5. Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits Ballots (CON -24c).
6. 1959 Survivor Benefits Certification of Employee Election (CON -18).
7. Summary listing of employees for 1959 Survivor Benefits.
If your agency adopts the Resolution of Intention on May 10, 2004, the earliest date the
final Resolution may be adopted is May 30, 2004. There must be a 20 day period
between the adoption of the Resolution of Intention and the adoption of the final
Resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 20471. THERE ARE NO
EXCEPTIONS TO THIS LAW.
The effective date of this contract cannot be earlier than the first day of a payroll period
following the effective date of the final Resolution.
Please do not retype the Contract and /or agreement documents. Only documents
provided by this office will be accepted. If you have a problem with any of the
documents, please contact this office prior to presenting to your governing body
for adoption.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the enclosed material, please call
(888) CalPERS (225- 7377).
Sincerely,
+ L i rbara Patterson
Employer Representative
Public Agency Contract Services
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Enclosures
cc: Orange Regional Office
Employer Education
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
TO APPROVE A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AND THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the participation of public
agencies in the Public Employees' Retirement System, making their
employees members of said System, and sets forth the procedure by
which participation may be accomplished; and
WHEREAS, one of the steps required in the procedure is the adoption by the governing
body of the public agency of a resolution giving notice of intention to
approve a contract for such participation of said agency in the Public
Employees' Retirement System, which resolution shall contain a summary
of the major provisions of the proposed retirement plan; and
WHEREAS, attached is a summary of the major provisions of the proposed plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the above agency
gives, and it does hereby give notice of intention to approve a contract
between said governing body and the Board of Administration of the Public
Employees' Retirement System, providing for participation of said agency
in said retirement system, a copy of said contract and a copy of the
summary of the major provisions of the proposed plan being attached
hereto, as an "Exhibit ", and by this reference made a part hereof.
By:
Presiding Officer
Title
Date adopted and approved
(New Agency)
CON -301 (Rev. 4/96)
Ca1PERS
California
Public Employees' Retirement System
CONTRACT
Between the
EXHIBIT
Board of Administration
California Public Employees' Retirement System
and the
Board of Directors
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
In consideration of the covenants and agreement hereafter contained and on the part of
both parties to be kept and performed, the governing body of above public agency,
hereafter referred to as "Public Agency ", and the Board of Administration, Public
Employees' Retirement System, hereafter referred to as "Board ", hereby agree as
follows:
1. All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public
Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein
unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall
mean age 55 for local miscellaneous members.
2. Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement
System from and after making its
employees as hereinafter provided, members of said System subject to all
provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law except such as apply
only on election of a contracting agency and are not provided for herein
and to all amendments to said Law hereafter enacted except those, which
by express provisions thereof, apply only on the election of a contracting
agency.
3. Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become
members of said Retirement System except such in each such class as
are excluded by law or this agreement:
a. Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as
local miscellaneous members).
4. Any exclusion(s) shall remain in effect until such time as the Public
Employees' Retirement System determines that continuing said
exclusion(s) would risk a finding of non - compliance with any federal tax
laws or regulations. If such a determination is contemplated, the Public
Employees' Retirement System will meet with the Public Agency to
discuss the matter and coordinate any required changes or amendments
to the contract.
In addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by
said Retirement Law, the following classes of employees shall not become
members of said Retirement System:
a. SAFETY EMPLOYEES.
5. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of
credited prior and current service as a local miscellaneous member shall
be determined in accordance with Section 21354 of said Retirement Law
(2% at age 55 Full).
6. Public Agency elects to be subject to the following optional provisions:
a. Section 20042 (One -Year Final Compensation).
b. Section 20965 (Credit for Unused Sick Leave).
C. Section 20903 (Two Years Additional Service Credit).
d. Section 21023.5 (Public Service Credit for Peace Corps.
AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service).
e. Section 21024 (Military Service Credit as Public Service), Statutes
of 1976.
f. Sections 21624 and 21626 (Post- Retirement Survivor Allowance).
7. Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions
determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with
respect to local miscellaneous members of said Retirement System.
8. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows:
a. Contributions required per covered member on account of the 1959
Survivor Benefits provided under Section 21574 of said Retirement
Law. (Subject to annual change.) In addition, all assets and
liabilities of Public Agency and its employees shall be pooled in a
single account, based on term insurance rates, for survivors of all
local miscellaneous members.
b. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one
installment within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of
administering said System as it affects the employees of Public
Agency, not including the costs of special valuations or of the
periodic investigation and valuations required by law.
C. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one
installment as the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special
valuations on account of employees of Public Agency, and costs of
the periodic investigation and valuations required by law.
9. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be
subject to adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public
Employees' Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under the
Retirement System as determined by the periodic investigation and
valuation required by said Retirement Law.
10. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid
by Public Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the
end of the period to which said contributions refer or as may be prescribed
by Board regulation. If more or less than the correct amount of
contributions is paid for any period, proper adjustment shall be made in
connection with subsequent remittances. Adjustments on account of
errors in contributions required of any employee may be made by direct
payments between the employee and the Board.
.t `J
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION', BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RE tlkEMENT SYSTEM COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
J
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r
BY
KENNETH W..MARZION, CHIEF
ACTUARIAL &. EMPLOYER SERVICES DIVISION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
NEW AGENCY Org Id 7712
PERS - CON -702N (Rev 1102)
BY _
PRESIDING OFFICER
1\
Witness Date -�.. 3"
Attest:
Clerk
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
TO APPROVE A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AND THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the participation of public
agencies in the Public Employees' Retirement System, making their
employees members of said System, and sets forth the procedure by
which participation may be accomplished; and
WHEREAS, one of the steps required in the procedure is the adoption by the governing
body of the public agency of a resolution giving notice of intention to
approve a contract for such participation of said agency in the Public
Employees' Retirement System, which resolution shall contain a summary
of the major provisions of the proposed retirement plan; and
WHEREAS, attached is a summary of the major provisions of the proposed plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the above agency
gives, and it does hereby give notice of intention to approve a contract
between said governing body and the Board of Administration of the Public
Employees' Retirement System, providing for participation of said agency
in said retirement system, a copy of said contract and a copy of the
summary of the major provisions of the proposed plan being attached
hereto, as an "Exhibit ", and by this reference made a part hereof.
By:
Presiding Officer
Title
Date adopted and approved
(New Agency)
CON -301 (Rev 4/96)
Ca1PERS
California
Public Employees' Retirement System
CONTRACT
Between the
EXHIBIT
Board of Administration
California Public Employees' Retirement System
and the
Board of Directors
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
In consideration of the covenants and agreement hereafter contained and on the part of
both parties to be kept and performed, the governing body of above public agency,
hereafter referred to as "Public Agency ", and the Board of Administration, Public
Employees' Retirement System, hereafter referred to as "Board ", hereby agree as
follows..
1. All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public
Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein
unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall
mean age 55 for local miscellaneous members.
2. Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement
System from and after making its
employees as hereinafter provided, members of said System subject to all
provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law except such as apply
only on election of a contracting agency and are not provided for herein
and to all amendments to said Law hereafter enacted except those, which
by express provisions thereof, apply only on the election of a contracting
agency.
3. Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become
members of said Retirement System except such in each such class as
are excluded by law or this agreement:
a. Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as
local miscellaneous members).
c= S;GN "EXH!BIT 0^!'_. .
4. Any exclusion(s) shall remain in effect until such time as the Public
Employees' Retirement System determines that continuing said
exclusion(s) would risk a finding of non - compliance with any federal tax
laws or regulations. If such a determination is contemplated, the Public
Employees' Retirement System will meet with the Public Agency to
discuss the matter and coordinate any required changes or amendments
to the contract.
In addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by
said Retirement Law, the following classes of employees shall not become
members of said Retirement System:
a. SAFETY EMPLOYEES.
5. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of
credited prior and current service as a local miscellaneous member shall
be determined in accordance with Section 21354 of said Retirement Law
(2% at age 55 Full).
6. Public Agency elects to be subject to the following optional provisions:
a. Section 20042 (One -Year Final Compensation).
b. Section 20965 (Credit for Unused Sick Leave).
C. Section 20903 (Two Years Additional Service Credit).
d. Section 21023.5 (Public Service Credit for Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service).
e. Section 21024 (Military Service Credit as Public Service), Statutes
of 1976.
f. Sections 21624 and 21626 (Post- Retirement Survivor Allowance).
7. Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions
determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with
respect to local miscellaneous members of said Retirement System.
8. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows:
a. Contributions required per covered member on account of the 1959
Survivor Benefits provided under Section 21574 of said Retirement
Law. (Subject to annual change.) In addition, all assets and
liabilities of Public Agency and its employees shall be pooled in a
single account, based on term insurance rates, for survivors of all
local miscellaneous members.
b. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one
installment within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of
administering said System as it affects the employees of Public
Agency, not including the costs of special valuations or of the
periodic investigation and valuations required by law.
C. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one
installment as the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special
valuations on account of employees of Public Agency, and costs of
the periodic investigation and valuations required by law.
9. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be
subject to adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public
Employees' Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under the
Retirement System as determined by the periodic investigation and
valuation required by said Retirement Law.
10. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid
by Public Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the
end of the period to which said contributions refer or as may be prescribed
by Board regulation. If more or less than the correct amount of
contributions is paid for any period, proper adjustment shall be made in
connection with subsequent remittances. Adjustments on account of
errors in contributions required of any employee may be made by direct
payments between the employee and the Board.
J
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIOW,N\ BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RE�I ' ENT SYSTEM COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
BY 5` BY
KENNETH W. M , ZRDN, CHIEF PRESIDING OFFICER `
ACTUARIAL 4-EjyliPLOYER SERVICES DIVISION
PUBLIC EM"EES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Witness Date
Attest: 0�
/ 1�J
Clerk
NEW AGENCY Org Id 7712
PERS- CON -702N (Rev 9102)
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Actuarial and Employer Services Division
Public Agency Contract Services
P.O. Box 942709
Sacramento, CA 94229 -2709
(888) CalPERS (225 -7377)
CERTIFICATION OF GOVERNING BODY'S ACTION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the
(governing body)
(public agency)
Lou
(date)
Clerk/Secretary
Title
PERS- CON -12 (rev. 1/96)
of the
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Actuarial and Employer Services Division
Public Agency Contract Services
P.O. Box 942709
Sacramento, CA 94229 -2709
(888) CalPERS (225 -7377)
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7507
I hereby certify that in accordance with Section 7507 of the Government Code
the future annual costs as determined by the System Actuary and /or the increase
in retirement benefit(s) have been made public at a public meeting of the
of the
(governing body)
(public agency)
on which is at least two weeks prior to the adoption of the
(date)
Resolution / Ordinance.
Clerk/Secretary
Title
Date
PERS- CON -12A (rev. 1/96)
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
EMPLOYEE BALLOT
Miscellaneous Member Group
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District shall not include in the
contract with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'
Retirement System any group if a majority of its members vote to disapprove the
proposed plan. (Government Code Section 20470)
The proposed plan is described in Exhibit A of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District's
Resolution of Intention to Contract with CalPERS and is outlined in the attached
Summary of Major Provisions.
YES [ ]
Do you approve the proposed plan?
NO [ ]
(New Agency /Adding a Category)
(Rev. 4 /02j
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Actuarial and Employer Services Division
Public Agency Contract Services
(888) CalPERS (225 -7377)
SUMMARY OF MAJOR PROVISIONS
2% @ 55 Formula (Section 21354)
Local Miscellaneous Members
SERVICE RETIREMENT
To be eligible for service retirement, a member must be at least age 50 and have five years of
CalPERS credited service. There is no compulsory retirement age.
The monthly retirement allowance is determined by age at retirement, years of service credit
and final compensation. The basic benefit is 2% of final compensation for each year of credited
service upon retirement at age 55. If retirement is earlier than age 55, the percentage of final
compensation decreases for each quarter year of attained age to 1.426% at age 50. If
retirement is deferred beyond age 55, the percentage of final compensation increases for each
quarter year of attained age to 2.418% at age 63.
Final compensation is the average monthly pay rate during the last consecutive 36 months of
employment, or 12 months if provided by the employers contract, unless the member
designates a different period of 36 or 12 consecutive months when the average pay rate was
higher.
DISABILITY RETIREMENT
Members permanently incapacitated from performing their duties are eligible for disability
retirement provided they have at least five years of service credit. The monthly retirement
allowance is 1.8% of final compensation for each year of service. The maximum percentage for
members who have between 10.000 and 18.518 years of service credit is one -third of their final
compensation. If the member is eligible for service retirement, the member will receive the
higher allowance payable, service or disability. If provided by the employer's contract, the
benefit would be a minimum of 30% of final compensation for the first five years of service
credit. plus 1% for each additional year of service to a maximum benefit of 50% of final
compensation.
INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT
If provided by the employers contract, members permanently incapacitated from performing
their duties as a result of a job - related injury or illness may receive 50% of their final
compensation (or more by additional contract provisions). The industrial disability retirement
allowance for members who entered membership in a miscellaneous category after January 1,
1980. cannot exceed the amount that would be payable for a service retirement if employment
had continued to age 63. This limit may not apply if the member was disabled because of a
direct violent act upon their person or as a result of hazardous and dangerous duty required for
the position. If the member is eligible for service retirement, the service retirement allowance is
payable if greater than the industrial disability retirement allowance.
PRE - RETIREMENT DEATH BENEFITS
Basic Death Benefit: This benefit is a refund of the member's contributions plus interest and up
to six months' pay (one month's salary rate for each year of current service to a maximum of six
months).
PERS•CON -50 (Rev 1102)
1957 Survivor Benefit: An eligible beneficiary may elect to receive either the Basic Death
Benefit or the 1957 Survivor Benefit. The 1957 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance
equal to one -half of the highest service retirement allowance the member would have received
had he /she retired on the date of death. The 1957 Survivor Benefit is payable to the surviving
spouse until death or to eligible unmarried children until age 18.
1959 Survivor Benefit: (If provided by the employer's contract and the member is not covered
under social security). A surviving spouse and eligible children may receive a monthly
allowance as determine by the level of coverage. This benefit is payable in addition to the
Basic Death Benefit or 1957 Survivor Benefit. Children are eligible if under age 22 and
unmarried.
Pre - Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit: (If provided by the employer's contract.)
The spouse of a deceased member, who was eligible to retire for service at the time of death,
may to elect to receive the Pre - Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit in lieu of the
lump sum Basic Death Benefit. The benefit is a monthly allowance equal to the amount the
member would have received if he /she had retired for service on the date of death and elected
Optional Settlement 2, the highest monthly allowance a member can leave a spouse.
COST -OF- LIVING ADJUSTMENTS
The cost of living allowance increases are limited to a maximum of 2% compounded annually
unless the employer's contract provides a 3, 4, or 5% increase.
DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
The lump sum death benefit is $500 (or $600, $2,000, $3,000. $4,000 or $5,000 if provided by
the employer's contract) regardless of the retirement plan chosen by the member at the time of
retirement.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Members who have separated from employment may elect to leave their contributions on
deposit or request a refund of contributions and interest. Those who leave their contributions
on deposit may apply at a later date for a monthly retirement allowance if the minimum service
and age requirements are met. Members who request a refund of their contributions terminate
their membership and are not eligible for any future benefits unless they return to CalPERS
membership.
EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS
Miscellaneous members covered by the 2% @ 55 formula contribute 7% of reportable earnings.
Those covered under a modified formula (coordinated with Social Security) do not contribute on
the first 5133.33 earned.
The employer also contributes toward the cost of the benefits. The amount contributed by the
employer for current service retirement benefits generally exceeds the cost to the employee. In
addition, the employer bears the entire cost of prior service benefits (the period of time before
the employer provided retirement coverage under CaIPERS). All employer contribution rates
are subject to adjustment by the CaIPERS Board of Administration.
PERS- CON -50 (Rev. 1,'02)
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Actuarial and Employer Services Division
Public Agency Contract Services
P.O. Box 942709
Sacramento, CA 94229 -2709
(888) CalPERS (225 -7377)
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE ELECTION
I hereby certify that the following employees of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District have
expressed their approval or disapproval of said agency's participation in the California
Public Employees' Retirement System on the basis described in the Resolution of
Intention adopted by said agency's governing body on ,
in such manner as to permit each employee to separately and secretly express
his choice and that the outcome of such election was as follows:
Number of
employees
eligible to vote
Local Miscellaneous
Members as defined in
Govt. Code Section
20383
(New Agency /Adding a Category)
PERS- CON -15N (Rev. 9/03)
Number of votes
approving said
participation
Clerk or Secretary
Date
Number of votes
disapproving said
participation
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Actuarial and Employer Services Division
Public Agency Contract Services
P.O. Box 942709
Sacramento, CA 94229 -2709
(888) CalPERS (225 -7377)
1959 SURVIVOR BENEFITS
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE ELECTION
I hereby certify the following local miscellaneous employees of the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District were given an opportunity to elect to be subject to Government Code Section
21574, Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits, as described in the Resolution of
Intention adopted by said Agency's governing body on
Number of employees Number employees Number of employees
eligible to elect coverage electing to be covered electing not to be covered
The attached list identifies the names and Social Security numbers of the CalPERS
members eligible to elect such coverage and indicates the choices made.
Clerk or Secretary
Date
PERS- CON -18 (Rev. 10/00)
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Actuarial and Employer Services Division
Public Agency Contract Services
Fourth Level 1959 Survivor Benefits Ballot
(888) CalPERS (225 -7377)
Employee Name:
Social Security Number:
For use by members employed by
who are not covered by Social Security on the effective date of the enacting contract to
elect to be covered by CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefits or not to be covered by
CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefits.
Please be advised that your election to be covered by the 1959 Survivor Benefits is
irrevocable and will remain in effect until you retire, change employers, terminate your
membership in CalPERS, or come under Social Security coverage.
As an employee eligible to participate in this election, should you choose not to be
covered by the 1959 Survivor Benefits at this time, you will be provided a second
opportunity to elect the coverage within a three month period beginning nine months
following the effective date of the agency's contract for such coverage. This second
election will provide an opportunity to elect the 1959 Survivor Benefits, however, it will
not provide an opportunity to cancel a previous election for 1959 Survivor Benefits
coverage.
BEFORE MAKING ELECTION PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PAGE 2
FAILURE TO EXECUTE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR AGENCY ON OR BEFORE
SHALL BE DEEMED AN ELECTION NOT TO BE
COVERED BY CaIPERS 1959 SURVIVOR BENEFITS.
Vote by marking only one of the spaces provided below which indicates your choice:
[ ] I elect to be covered by CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefits, as set forth in
Section 21574.
[ ] I elect not to be covered by CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefits, as set forth
in Section 21574.
Signature
Date
Con24c (Rev. 1 /00) Page 1
Summary of Provisions
Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits
Government Code Section 21574
The 1959 Survivor Benefits are paid monthly to certain survivors of a member who dies
before retirement. The covered member's survivors receive the following monthly
allowances regardless of whether the member was eligible to retire at the time of death.
Surviving spouse with two or more dependent children; or three or more
dependent children alone ................................... ............................... $2,280
Surviving spouse with one dependent child; or two dependent children
alone........................................... ............................... .........................$1,900
One dependent child; or surviving spouse at age 60, or older; or dependent
parents................................................................. ............................... $ 950
Definitions of Survivors
A dependent child is one under the age of 22 and unmarried, or a disabled child of any
age whose disability began before and has continued without interruption after
attainment of age 22.
Concurrent Benefits
The 1959 Survivor Benefits would be payable in addition to the following benefits, if
applicable:
Basic Death Benefit - This benefit is a refund of the member's contributions plus
interest and up to six month's pay (one months' salary rate for each year of
service up to a maximum of six months).
1957 Survivor Benefit - This benefit is a monthly allowance equal to one -half of
the unmodified retirement allowance the member would have received had
he /she retired on the date of death.
Special Death Benefit (applies to local safety members only) - This benefit is a
monthly allowance equal to one -half of your final compensation. The 1959
Survivor Benefits payable in any month shall be reduced by the amount of the
Special Death Benefit.
Cost To The Employee
The cost to the employee is $2.00 monthly (non - refundable), in addition to normal
retirement contributions.
Con24c(Rev 1/00) Page 2
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sO� "x COUNTY OF ORANGE
O CI
v m
`r INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
9tIF0R�
April 21, 2004
To: Waste Disposal Agreement Contracted Entities
• Orange County Cities
• County Sanitary Districts
• Joint Powers Authority
• Commercial Solid Waste Haulers
Subject: Renewal of Waste Disposal Agreements (WDA's)
Dear WDA Contracted Entity:
Janice V Goss, Director
320 N. Flower Street, Suite 400
Santa Ana, CA 92703
www.ociandfills.com
Telephone: (714) 834 -4000
Fax: (714) 834AI83
As you know, the County of Orange currently has WDA's with contract entities that include
Orange County cities, sanitary districts, a joint powers authority, and commercial solid waste
haulers. Under these Agreements, the contracted entities guarantee that all solid waste generated
in their jurisdictions will be delivered to the County's landfill system. These Agreements
currently guarantee a contract rate of $22.00 per ton for a ten -year period through June 30, 2007.
In accordance with Article VI, Section 6.1 (B), these Agreements are subject to a renewal option
that specifies they may be renewed by mutual agreement of the parties, on or before June 30,
2004, for an additional term. of ten years on the same terms and conditions as are applicable
during the Initial Term of the Agreements. The contracted entities shall give the County written
notice of their irrevocable election to renew their Agreements on or before June 30, 2004. If the
parties do not renew the Agreements by June 30, 2004, the Agreements shall expire on June 30,
2007.
In accordance with Article VI, Section 6.1 (C), in connection with the parties right to renew the
Agreements pursuant to Section 6.1 (B), the parties shall, on or before June 30, 2004, negotiate
an applicable change in the contract rate for such renewal term. In determining a new contract
rate, the parties may take into consideration the following parameters, including but not limited
to:
• Actual cost of operations
• :Population growth
• Increase or decrease in available tonnage
• Economic and disposal market conditions in the Southern California region
• Changes in transportation and technology
• Closure and expansion of landfills
• Capacity of the Disposal System
• Available reserves
WDA Renewal Ltr
Page I of 3
The Integrated Waste Management Department (IWMD) is in the process of considering
extending the lifespan of the Frank R. Bowerman (FRB) and the Olinda Alpha ( Olinda)
Landfills. The evaluation process will require substantial effort that must be completed before
IWMD can begin negotiations with the contracted entities regarding a new contract rate and a
long -term commitment extension for the Agreements. The evaluation process will include, but
may not be limited to, the following:
• Addressing Environmental Impact Report and California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), remediation, and mitigation issues.
• Negotiating Memorandums of Understanding with the affected cities.
• Reviewing the IWMD's Regional Landfill Options for Orange County (RELOOC) plan
to determine what the landfill system will be after 2013 (the targeted closure date for
Olinda).
• Conducting a cash flow analysis to determine an appropriate contract rate and contract
extension timeline.
In recognition of the requirements necessary to complete the process for evaluating the possible
expansions of FRB and Olinda, and address the renewal of the WDA's, the IWMD proposes that
the WDA's be amended to include the following provisions:
1. Amend the "Initial Term" of the Agreement by increasing it three (3) years from June 30,
2007 to June 30, 2010.
2. Maintain the current contract rate of $22.00 per ton through June 30, 2010.
3. Amend the "Option to Renew" provision (Section 6.1., subparagraph B) to state that the
Agreement shall be subject to renewal (the "Renewal Term ") by mutual agreement of the
parties on or before June 30, 2008, for an additional term of two years. The City shall
give the County written notice of its irrevocable election to renew the Agreement on or
before June 30, 2008. If the parties do not renew the Agreement by June 30, 2008, the
Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2010.
4. Amend the "Contract Rate During the Renewal Term" to include that the parties shall, on
or before June 30, 2008, negotiate an applicable change to the Contract Rate for such
renewal term.
5. Amend the "Calculation of Average Annual Inflation" chart in Section 4.1 (F) of the
Agreement by extending the chart three years.
6. Amend the In- County and Importation Tonnage Targets in Appendix 2 by extending the
charts three years. The figures shown for the three additional years reflect the minimum
tonnage amounts necessary to maintain the $22.00 per ton Contract Rate.
The proposed amendment to 'the WDA has been reviewed and approved by the City Managers'
Solid Waste Working Group (SWWG) and is enclosed for your review and consideration. We
believe the amendment provides the contracted entities with the best possible strategy aimed at
addressing the solid waste needs of Orange County and still continuing to maintain one of the
lowest tipping fees in Southern California through at least 2010.
WDA Renewal Ltr
Page 2 of 3
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•
Please sign and submit the attached four (4) original amendments to Brian A. Uveda, Contract
Administrator, no later than Wednesday, May 26, 2004. If you have any questions concerning
the amendment please contact Brian at (714) 834 -4105 or brian.uyeda@iwmd.ocgov.com.
Sincerely,
Janice V. Goss, Director
JVG:bu
Attachments
cc: Richard Acker, w/o attachments
Espi Garcia, w/o attachments
Ronald P. Pierre, w/o attachments
Brian Uveda, w /attachments
City Recycling Coordinators, w /one copy of attachments
WDA Renewal Ltr
Page 3 of 3
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT
WITH
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
This Amendment No. 1 is made and entered into on this day of 2004, by and
between the COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political subdivision of the State of California
(hereinafter "COUNTY ") and the sanitary district designated above (hereinafter "DISTRICT ").
The DISTRICT is a sanitary district in the COUNTY formed pursuant to the Sanitary District
Act of 1923, codified at Ca. Ann. Health & Safety Code Section 6400 et seq.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, COUNTY and DISTRICT entered into a Waste Disposal Agreement (herein
after "Agreement ") on April 8, 1997, guaranteeing that DISTRICT shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the Orange County Landfill Disposal System, all of the municipal solid waste
generated within its jurisdiction for ten years; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY and DISTRICT have agreed to a three -year extension of the
Agreement, amending the provisions for the Initial Term, Option to Renew, Calculation of
Average Annual Inflation, and Cumulative Tonnage Targets for County and Importation
Acceptable Waste.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Section 6.1. subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) are deleted and replaced with the
following:
(A) Initial Term. This Agreement shall become effective,. shall be in full force and
effect and shall be legally binding upon the DISTRICT and the COUNTY from the
Contract Date and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2010, unless
earlier terminated in accordance with its terms, in which event the Term shall be
deemed to have expired as of the date of such termination.
(B) Option to Renew. This Agreement shall be subject to renewal by mutual
agreement of the parties, on or before June 30, 2008, for an additional term of ten
years (the "Renewal Term ") on the same terms and conditions as are applicable
during the Initial Term hereof. The DISTRICT shall give the County written notice
of its irrevocable election to renew this Agreement on or before June 30, 2008. If the
parties do not renew this Agreement by June 30, 2008, the Agreement shall expire on
June 30, 2010.
(C) Contract Rate During Renewal Term. In connection with the parties' right to
renew this Agreement for an additional ten -year term pursuant to Section 6.1(B), the
WDA Amend 1 Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Page 1 of 6
parties shall, on or before June 30, 2008, negotiate an applicable change to the
Contract Rate for such renewal term. In determining any revisions to the Contract
Rate to be applicable during any renewal period, in addition to the circumstances
described in Section 4.2(A), the parties may take into consideration the following
parameters, including but not limited to:
(i) actual cost of operations;
(ii) population growth;
(iii) increase or decrease in available tonnage;
(iv) economic and disposal market conditions in the Southern
California region;
(v) changes in transportation and technology;
(vi) closure and expansion of nearby landfills;
(vii) capacity of the Disposal System; and
(viii) available reserves.
2. Section 4.1 (F) is deleted and replaced with the following:
(F) Calculation of Average Annual Inflation. For purposes of Section 4.2(A)(ii), the
inflation shall be calculated as the change in the Producer Price Index, Finished
Goods ( "PPI" ), reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States
Department of Labor between July of the year of calculation and July 1, 1997.
Average annual inflation shall be deemed to exceed 4% if the ratio between the PPI
Index for July for the year of calculation (calculated in accordance with the formula
below) and July 1997 exceeds the ratio corresponding to such year of calculation on
the table below. The ratio shall be calculated in accordance with the following
formula:
(July PPI Index of Calculation Year / PPI Index for July 1997)
Year of Calculation
Ratio
July 1, 1997
1.0000
July 1, 1998
1.0400
July 1, 1999
1.0816
July 1, 2000
1.1248
July 1, 2001
1.1698
July 1, 2002
1.2166
July 1, 2003
1.2653
July 1, 2004
1.3159
July 1, 2005
1.3685
July 1, 2006
1.4233
July 1, 2007
1.4802
July 1, 2008
1.5394
July 1, 2009
1.6010
July 1, 2010
1.6650
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In the event the PPI is no longer published during the term of this Agreement, such other
index identified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics or otherwise generally accepted as a
replacement for PPI shall be used for purposes of this Service Agreement.
APPENDIX 2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
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• APPENDIX 2
Cumulative In- County Tonnage Target to be Used
for Purposes of Section 4.2 (B)
Year
a�
Cumulat�ye -Ouna
1997-1998
2,277
2,277
1998- 1999
2,134
4,411
1999-2000
2,007
6,418
2000-2001
2,025
8,443
2001-2002
2,042
10,485
2002-2003
2,060
12,545
2003-2004
2,079
14,624
2004-2005
2,096
16,720
2005-2006
2,111
18,831
2006-2007
2,128
20,959
2007 - 2008 *
4,033
24,992
2008 - 2009 *
4,437
29,429
2009 - 2010 *
4,556
33,985
Note: Tons are expressed in thousands.
* Fiscal years reflect the minimum tonnage necessary to support the Contract Rate.
Annual Importation Tonnage Target to be Used
for Purposes of Section 4.2 (C)
s
_., #..s. ..: Fiscal Year , a
„F,Im ort .Tonria e
1
1997- 1998
1,428
2
1998- 1999
1,428
3
1999-2000
1,428
4
2000-2001
1,428
5
2001 -2002
1,428
6
2002-2003
1,428
7
2003-2004
1,428
8
2004-2005
1,428
9
2005-2006
1,428
10
2006-2007
1,428
11
2007 - 2008 *
1,166
12
2008 - 2009 *
1,166
13
2009 - 2010 *
1,166
Note: Tons are expressed in thousands.
* Fiscal years reflect the minimum tonnage necessary to support the Contract Rate.
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0 4. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged and
DISTRICT agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this First Amendment to Agreement the
day and year first above written.
"COUNTY"
COUNTY OF ORANGE
Date: By:
Janice V. Goss, Director
Integrated Waste Management Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Date: By:
Date: By:
Date: By:
Date: By:
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RD Staff: 714- 754 -5043 EARTH DAY CIEBRATION AT OCC 4 -22 -04 •
Contact: Benjamin Jenkins: 714- 642 -9365; 60 visitors to CMSD Public Outreach booth;
CA Staff: 714- 754 -5043
Director Dan WorthiiOn — Recycling Presentation to Rea Elementary
4-2&
Contact: Alida Castaneda, 949 -515- 6905, x2534; 32 Students, Oh grade;
In
CM -
SD Staff: 714 - MENTAR SCHOOL RECYCLING PRESENTATION 5 -04-04
754 5043 KAISER
9:
Elementary School, 5 -04 -04 Recycling Presentation — 108 2d & 3'd graders; Director Worthington and Assistant Manager Tom Fauth