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AGENDA
40 Regular Meeting
February 8, 2001
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 five minutes. The Presiding Officer
reserves the right to declare any speaker out of'order.
In compliance with ADA, contact Joan Revak, (714)754 =5087, 48 hours prior. to meeting if
assistance is needed (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title ll).
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
I. 'CALL TO ORDER —6:00 p.m. - Conference Room 1A
II. /'PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. 'INVOCATION
IV. ' ROLL CALL
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/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 members of the Board, staff, or the public 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.
Minute Approval
1. Recycling Committee Meeting — January 9, 2001 Approve
2. Investment Oversight Committee Meeting — January 11, 2001 Approve
3. Regular Meeting — January 11, 2001 Approve
4. Special Meeting — January 16, 2001 Approve
5. Study Session — January 17, 2001 Approve
Reports
Manager's Reports
6. Occupancy Report and payment to Costa Mesa Disposal Approve
for trash collection services for February 2001
7. Refunds No Refunds
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8. Recycling Reports
(a) Waste Diversion Report - December 2000
(b) Waste Diversion Report — January 2001
(c) Contract Payment to CR Transfer for recycling
services and disposal for January 2001
Engineer's Reports
9. Project Status Report
Treasurer's Reports
February 8, 2001
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RECOMMENDED
ACTION
Receive and File
Receive and File
Approve
Receive and File
10. Financial Report as of January 31, 2001 Accept Report
11. Report of Monies on Deposit as of January 31, 2001 Accept Report
12. Warrant Register for February 2001 in the amount of $496,992.07 Approve Payment
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It WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. Recycling Committee
1. Public Outreach Program
(a) Video of District's Operations & Services 3 qtt Accept Report/
Approve Agreement
Q�(b) Public Awareness Program of District's Sewer Facilities Accept Report
TOW (c) Presentation to Costa Mesa City Council Consider
2. Standardized Container Program wv.a. " Accept Report
3. City of Costa Mesa Recycling Programs ,
(a) Curbside Trash Collection Sd Accept Report
• 4. Telephone Book Recycling Program With Schools Accept Report
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5. Greeting Card Recycling Program 01-61, V ,,A v Accept Report
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B. Anti - Scavenging and Scr ening of Trash Containers Accept Reports
Enforcement Reports
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February 8, 2001
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• RECOMMENDED
ACTION
C:e"'CMSD Strategic Plan �5 %.
1 Meetings with Strategic Planning Consultant — February 1 2 3 1 Accept Report/
Follow Up Action
X(a) Study Office Space and Location Form Sub - Committee
D. /Costa Mesa Disposal Field Update of Occupancy Report Accept Report
E. Trash Hauler Participation in HHW and Educational Programs Accept Report
F. /Safety/Loss Control Meeting Approve Minutes
IX. ENGINEER'S REPORTS
A,/ Project 153 — Sewer Lateral Root Intrusion Study Accept Project Report
B. Orange County Storm Water Diversion Program 1A 414hk �( Accept Report
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Ratify Actions by Manager
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Ratify Actions by Manager
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Ratify Actions by Manager
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TREASURER'S
REPORTS
/A.
Special District Risk Management Authority 1999/2000 Annual Report
Accept Report
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Tax Treatment'of Directors Compensation Smly
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Accept Report
XI.
A TORNEY'S
REPORTS
7Ordinance
No. 36 — Insurance Requirements for Sewer Permits
Adopt
B.
Resolution No. 2001 -641 — Ordering that Publication of Ordinance No. 35
Adopt
Amending the District's Operations Code Increasing Directors Compensation
Has Occurred
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Mass Mailing
Accept Report
XII. L AL MEETINGS
• A. Independent Special Districts of Orange County (ISDOC) Accept Report
1. Annual Membership Dues for 2001 -2002 in the amount of $50.00 Approve Payment
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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RECOMMENDED
ACTION
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Consider Attendance
Accept Report
Accept Report
Consider Attendance
Accept Report
B.
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
1. AB -2838 — LAFCO Funding by Cities, Counties and
Special Districts
C.
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Legislation Committee
D.
Orange County Sanitation District
1. Regular Meeting — January 24, 2001
2. Monthly Board Letter Update
E.
Water Advisory Committee of Orange County (WACO)
F.
CSDA
1. Workshop on Wheels "Effective Special District Management
& Governance" — February 27, 2001 — Laguna Niguel, CA
G.
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
1. Executive Committee Meeting — January 25, 2001
H.
Special District Institute
1. Governance Seminar — February 22 -23, 2001
Monterey, CA
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OLD BUSINESS
A.
Office Staffing
XIV.
NEW BUSINESS
XV.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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RECOMMENDED
ACTION
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Accept Report
Consider Attendance
Accept Report
Accept Report
Consider Attendance
Accept Report
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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meeting Held January 9, 2001
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met at 9:30 a.m. in conference
room 1A at the Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Dan Worthington
Staff Present: Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Dawn Schmeisser,
Ron Hayes
PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
A. Video of District's Operations and Services
Mr. Fauth presented a proposal from Monitor Video Production Services for an
informational video for the District. A video highlighting the work of Monitor Video
Production Service was presented to the Committee. Mr. Fauth explained that most of
the previously videoed material was not compatible and could not be used by the
Production Company and would, therefore, have to be re -shot. Mr. Fauth further
informed the Committee that while AT &T provided video services for the beginning of
the project, they are unable to provide additional time to the District. Mr. Fauth reported
the time factor in producing the finished product is three weeks. Discussion was held
on funding the video.
B. Public Awareness of District's Sewer Facilities
Mr. Hamers presented a draft of a proposed "Letter to the Editor" on the benefits of
belonging to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District to better inform the community of the
services provided by the District. Additionally, in response to the current publicity
regarding the disrepair of the sewer systems in many cities, the letter includes an
explanation of the District's commitment to the responsibilities of maintaining its sewer
system — a prized asset. Mr. Hamers recommended a series of public relations
campaign releases as a first step in public education. The proposed letter will be
presented to the Board of Directors at the regular meeting on January 11, 2001.
STANDARDIZED CONTAINER PROGRAM
Mr. Fauth informed the Committee that an analysis of the bids for the container proposal
would be presented to the Board on January 11, 2001 including pricing, aesthetics,
types of materials, and performance. Additionally, a study session is scheduled for
Wednesday, January 17, 2001.
Director Worthington suggested the District begin an educational program to District
residents on the benefits of standardized containers
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Minutes of the Recyclina Committee Meetina January 9. 2001 '
CITY OF COSTA MESA RECYCLING PROGRAMS .
Curbside Trash Collection
Mr. Hamers reported on the City of Costa Mesa Title 8 amendment, requiring parcels
with five or more residences to be serviced on site. District staff is confirming with
Costa Mesa Disposal the list of parcels that can be serviced on site and the properties
requiring an exemption from the City that will continue to be serviced using curbside
service.
TELEPHONE BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH SCHOOLS
Ms. Revak reported the Year 2000 School Telephone Book Recycling Program
concluded December 15, 2000, with a total of 14,877 books (29.75 tons) collected,
comparing with 19, 617 books (39.23 tons) collected in the 1999 program, a decrease of
24.16 %. Ms. Revak provided a summary of the program totals from its inception in
1996.
For the second year in a row, Kline School (K -8) was the big winner in the elementary
school category; TeWinkle came out on top in the middle school contest, and Estancia
wins again in the competition between the high schools. Ms. Revak provided charts on
weekly collection data and school award totals as well.
Awards totaling $9,599.00 will be distributed to the schools and a schedule of
presentation dates will be forthcoming.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Ms. Revak reported tonnage for the 2001 Christmas Tree Recycling Program is 101.37,
comparing with 133.09 tons collected in last year's program
GREETING CARD RECYCLING PROGRAM
Ms. Schmeisser provided a report on the greeting card program. At the direction of the
Board, staff expanded the program by adding additional drop -off locations for cards.
In addition to City Hall, cards may be deposited at the Costa Mesa Senior Center,
Ramsay Rexall Drugs on Newport Boulevard, White Front Pharmacy and the Costa
Mesa Federal Credit Union. Staff anticipates the program will be very successful with
the addition of four drop -off locations. Press releases were published in the Los
Angeles Times and Daily Pilot and staff responded to numerous calls from the public.
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Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meeting January 9. 2001
The meeting was adjourned at 11:01 a.m.
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MINUTES OF INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2001
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Director Greg
Woodside.
ROLL CALL Committee Members Present:
Mr. Rob Hamers, District Manager
Director Greg Woodside (rotating committee member)
Director Dan Worthington (rotating committee member)
Staff Members Present:
Mr. Marc Puckett, Director of Finance
Mr. Ron Hayes, Accountant
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2000
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Approved by:
Mr. Puckett presented the Treasurer's Report and discussed the
recent investing activity of the District. Discussion followed.
None.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Secretary, Costa Mesa Sanitary District
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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
Minutes of Board of Directors Regular Meeting held January 11, 2001
CALL TO ORDER The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District met in regular session on January 11, 2001,
at 6:00 p.m., in Room 1 -A of the Civic Center, 77
Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
President Schafer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Director Ferryman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice President Woodside gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Directors Present:
Directors Absent:
Art Perry, Arlene Schafer, Greg Woodside,
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;
Dawn Schmeisser, Assessment Specialist
Marc Puckett, Finance Director; Ron
Hayes, Accountant, Finance Department,
Ron Shef, District Ordinance Enforcement
Officer
Others Present: Mr. and Mrs. Feeney
1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa 92626
INVOCATION & MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF FORMER DISTRICT DIRECTOR NATE READE
Director Ferryman requested the meeting be adjourned in Nate Reade's honor.
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President Schafer requested a correction on the Minutes of December 14, 2000, on page
12, under "CSDA" to be revised as follows:
President Schafer will chair the Annual Conference
in 2001.
Mr. Hamers requested a correction of the Minutes of December 14, 2000, page 7,
"Standardized Container Program" to reflect the date Wednesday, January 17, 2001.
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MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2001
On motion by Secretary Perry and seconded by Director Worthington, the Consent
Calendar, with the corrections to pages 7 and 12 of the December 14, 2000 minutes, and
pending verification of the waste diversion report, was approved as presented. Motion
carried 5 -0.
MINUTES
Approved Minutes of The minutes for the Recycling Committee meeting of
Recycling Committee December 12, 2000, were approved as distributed.
Meeting,
December 12, 2000
Approved Minutes of The minutes for the regular meeting of December 14, 2000,
Regular Meeting were approved as distributed.
December 14, 2000 ,
REPORTS
MANAGER'S REPORTS
Approved Occupancy The Trash Occupancy Count documented an increase of 12
Report and payment of units in the occupancy report for solid waste collection as of
$168,318.66 to Costa January 1, 2001. Therefore, the total for January is 21,096.
Mesa Disposal for trash Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for $168,318.66 to .
collection services for Costa Mesa Disposal on February 1, 2001, for payment for
January 2001 January trash collection based on the January count of
21,096.
REFUNDS
Approved refund to Refund issued to: American Construction Service
American Construction for property located at: 373 -375 Monte Vista
Service Assessor's Parcel No.: N/A
of $20,000 Total Refund: $20,000
Contractor placed a cash deposit for sewer construction at
373 -375 Monte Vista - Edison substation in the amount of
$20,000. Costa Mesa Sanitary District Manager reports all
work is complete and deposit approved for refund.
RECYCLING REPORTS
Waste Diversion Report for The Waste Diversion Report for December 2000, was not yet
December 2000 was not received
yet received
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Approved Contract The Board approved contract payment to CR Transfer for
Payment to CR Transfer recycling services and disposal for the month of December
for $131,006.26 2000 in the amount of $131,006.26, pending verification of
waste diversion report.
ENGINEER'S REPORTS
Project Status, Report was The Project Status Report dated January 2001, was
received and filed. accepted as submitted.
TREASURER'S REPORTS
Financial Report as of
December 31, 2000, was
tabled.
Report of Monies on
Deposit as of
November 30, 2000, was
received and filed
Report of Monies on
Deposit as of
December 31, 2000, was
received and filed
The Financial Report as of December 31, 2000, was tabled.
The Report of Monies on Deposit as of November 30, 2000,
was received and filed.
The Report of Monies on Deposit as of December 31, 2000,
was received and filed.
Approved Warrant 2001 -07 Warrant Resolution #CMSD 2001 -07 was. approved,
for January 2001, in the authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the warrant
amount of $548,957.95. and instructing the Finance Department to draw a warrant
from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District General Fund in the
amount of $548,957.95.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
No written communications were received.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
0 No comments were made.
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MANAGER'S REPORTS
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PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
(A) VIDEO OF DISTRICT'S OPERATIONS & SERVICES
Mr. Fauth presented a proposal from Monitor Video Production Services for
$9,245.00 to provide the services required to present the District with an Operations
and Services videotape approximately 16 minutes in length. Mr. Fauth played a
videotape containing a sample of Monitor Video Production Services work.
Secretary Perry motioned to approve the proposal from Monitor Video Production
Services to prepare an Operations & Services Videotape, not to exceed $12,000.
Director Ferryman seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
(B) PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM OF DISTRICT'S SEWER FACILITIES
Staff composed a draft letter to increase the public awareness of the Costa Mesa
Sanitary District's sewer system. The letter highlights the District's videotaping of
the sewer system and the long -term replacement fund.
Director Worthington requested a change to the first sentence in the draft letter to
be revised as follows: 0
Residents in the City of Costa Mesa and portions of Newport Beach
and the County can be thankful proud they are part of the Costa
Mesa Sanitary District.
The letter will be revised and put into final format for distribution to the local
newspapers and the City Council.
STANDARDIZED CONTAINER PROGRAM
(A) SPECIAL MEETING - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2001 12:00 P.M., CONFERENCE
Room 3A
The Board determined a Special Meeting was not necessary at the present time
and changed the meeting to a Study Session held in Conference Room 3A on
Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at 12:00 p.m. to discuss the standardized container
program.
Director Worthington requested Staff compose an article to publicize the District's
intent to initiate a standardized container program, advising there was a successful
pilot program, and that there will be no increase in fee to residents. •
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Mr. Hamers provided a follow -up letter to City Council to clarify the District's
intention regarding the standardized container program. Staff is assembling all
materials regarding the standardized containers gathered to date to forward to the
Council. Mr. Hamers advised the Board the City would be inviting the District to
participate in a liaison committee with the water district.
President Schafer invited Mr. and Mrs. Feeney to speak on the standardized
container issue or present any questions. Mr. and Mrs. Feeney declined comment.
Directors suggested a press release be written to notify the public regarding the
District's progress of testing the standardized containers.
Ms. Revak reported Mr. Stan Kabala of the Orange County Register stated he
would be interested in publishing articles regarding the Sanitary District and
suggested he be contacted and provided information about the proposed
standardized container program.
CITY OF COSTA MESA RECYCLING PROGRAMS
CURBSIDE TRASH COLLECTION
Mr. Hamers reported the District worked with the City and is adhering to the
service standards, which require parcels with five or more units to be served
on the property unless an exemption is granted.
TELEPHONE BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH SCHOOLS
Ms. Revak reported the Telephone Book Recycling Program concluded
December 15, 2000 with a total of 14, 877 books, or 29.75 tons, a drop from
the 1999 program of 24.16 percent. Awards totaling $9,899.00 will be
distributed to the schools. Ms. Revak provided a summary depicting
program data since the telephone book recycling program's inception in
1996. Ms. Revak stated award presentations dates will be scheduled with
the schools and the Directors would be advised so that they may choose
dates to make the presentations that fit in with their schedules.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Director Worthington reported the Christmas Tree Recycling Program ran
from December 27, 2000 through January 6, 2001 with approximately 101.37
tons collected for recycling.
GREETING CARD RECYCLING PROGRAM
Ms. Schmeisser reported the addition of four new drop -off points for greeting
cards for the January 2001 program. The new locations are as follows:
Costa Mesa Senior Center, Ramsay Rexall Drugs, White Front Pharmacy,
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and Costa Mesa Employees Federal Credit Union. A bin has been placed in
the City Hall Lobby as in previous years.
Ms. Schmeisser reported the District received a very enthusiastic response
from the community for the greeting card program. The total for the last
three years has been 654 pounds of greeting cards, and Ms. Schmeisser
expects the total for the current program to meet or exceed the previous
amount. A press release to advertise the program was sent to the local area
newspapers.
Ms. Revak presented a thank you letter received from St. Judes Ranch for
Children, along with a sample greeting card.
Director Worthington suggested promoting the purchase of the recycled
Christmas cards for next year's season.
Ms. Schmeisser suggested the District acquire large collection bins
containing the District's logo to serve as collection containers due to the
volume of cards received. The Board directed Staff to investigate different
types of containers to collect the greeting cards for the 2002 program.
Mr. Burns suggested the District purchase some of the boxes of recycled
cards to send to the City Council and other interested agencies.
ANTI - SCAVENGING AND SCREENING OF TRASH CONTAINERS ENFORCEMENT REPORTS
POLICE REPORT
Mr. Harriers presented a memorandum providing the statistics for the month
of December 2000. The numbers of calls for service for scavenging are as
follows:
I nnatinn Calls for Service Cite /Arrest
Area 1
1
0
Area 11
0
0
Area III
2
0
Area IV
0
0
TOTAL
3
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DISTRICT ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Hamers presented the ordinance enforcement summary report for the
four -week period beginning November 27, 2000 and ending December 24,
2000.
Mr. Shef advised residents of the Christmas Tree Recycling Program and
distributed program flyers to retail tree lots.
Mr. Shef distributed 30 courtesy flyers to encourage compliance.
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MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD'JANUARY 11, 2001
CMSD STRATEGIC PLAN
MEETING WITH MIDWAY CITY SANITARY DISTRICT
Ms. Revak reported the District is scheduled to meet with Midway City on
Tuesday, January 16th at 12:00 p.m. to include a tour of their facilities and
lunch. Midway City sent an agenda for the meeting and Ms. Revak will fax
maps to the Directors.
Mr. Burns will provide the language from the current law regarding meeting
out of the District's jurisdiction.
MEETING WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT - FEBRUARY 1, 2, 3
Ms. Revak reported Mr. Rauch is currently on vacation and will be returning
on January 16. Ms. Revak will contact him on January 17 to arrange the
schedule for meeting with the directors.
TRASH HAULER PARTICIPATION IN HHW AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Ms. Revak reported a check for $20,000 was received from Costa Mesa Disposal,
Inc. to fund both the Household Hazardous Waste Program ($10,000) and ongoing
public education programs ($10,000).
CR Transfer was contacted and a $5,000 contractual contribution requested.
COSTA MESA DISPOSAL FIELD UPDATE OF OCCUPANCY REPORT
Mr. Fauth reported the UCI intern is now onboard and will participate in the Field
Update 'of Occupancy Study. Costa Mesa Disposal will validate the roster
addresses on a day -to -day basis and provide any changes to the District. The
intern will then verify Costa Mesa Disposal's report.
CMSD YEARLY SURVEY OF ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TRASH COLLECTION RATES
Ms. Revak provided the updated survey depicting the results received from 21
cities.
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MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2001
ENGINEER'S REPORTS
EMERGENCY WORK
PRESIDENT PUMPING STATION
Mr. Hamers reported the President Pumping Station had a crack in the
pipe leaving the station.
Secretary Perry motioned to ratify the manager's actions in the emergency
repair of President Pumping Station. Vice President Woodside seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
3180 AIRWAY AVENUE /JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT - NEW CRASH /FIRE RESCUE STATION
REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE
Mr. Hamers presented a map depicting the area near Airway Avenue on the
District's boundary. The District services the area pursuant to a service
agreement entered into in 1975. The County now desires to have additional
facilities served by Costa Mesa Sanitary District. The property is outside the
Costa Mesa Sanitary District and on land owned by the County and not
incorporated into any city. A new fire station is being built and the District
determined that the existing agreement would be modified to utilize the sewer in
an easement on the property at 3184 Airway Avenue. Two additional easements
will be granted to the District enabling the new fire station to receive service.
Staff recommended approval in concept to accept the two easement
agreements, rewriting the agreement with the County of Orange to service the
new fire station, and continuation of service to the area currently receiving
service under the existing agreement.
There is no cost to the District for this proposed agreement. Fees for plan check
and inspection will be charged. Mr. Burns will work with Mr. Hamers to
determine a monthly fee to assess the County and an agreement will be brought
back to the Board.
Mr. Burns has reviewed the property and determined the District can provide
services to the area without LAFCO approval.
Director Ferryman motioned to approve in concept the plan as presented.
Secretary Perry seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2001
TREASURER'S REPORTS
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING - JANUARY 11, 2001
Mr. Puckett reported the Investment Oversight Committee Meeting met prior to the
regular meeting. Mr. Puckett was available to answer any additional questions.
ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION
ORDINANCE NO. 35 - INCREASING DIRECTORS COMPENSATION
Mr. Burns reported the Health and Safety Code Section 6489 was amended
to allow sanitary and sanitation district directors to be provided with the same
compensation as afforded water district members. Mr. Burns reported the
Assembly Committee on Local Government has found that the fee of $100
that was set in 1987 is now the equivalent of $63.72 in today's dollars. The
Board is entitled to set the new fee at $170 per day.
President Schafer opened the public hearing.
There were no comments or protests made.
President Schafer closed the public hearing.
Director Ferryman motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 35, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY
DISTRICT INCREASING DIRECTORS COMPENSATION, adjusting
Director Compensation to $170 per day, not to exceed six days per month.
President Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0.
NEW LEGISLATION
Mr. Burns introduced three new bills affecting the District.
• Chapter 881 redefines "public work" to include "work performed during
the design and pre- construction phases of construction, including but not
limited to, inspection and land surveying work."
• Chapter 292 specifies the procedure to be used when requiring alternate
bids.
• Chapter 159 provides that when site visits or mandatory pre -bid meetings
are required to bid on a job, that the public agency shall give notice of the
time and place of the meeting where a copy of the plans and specs may
be reviewed. The meeting may not occur within 5 days of the initial
notice.
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MINUTES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2001
IRS POSITION ON CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Burns reported there is new IRS treatment of elected officials as employees of
the District rather than independent contractors.
Staff will investigate the deduction options for the Board and bring a report to the
next meeting.
LOCAL MEETINGS
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY ( ISDOC)
President Schafer attended the ISDOC meeting and reported they discussed
the following:
• Events for the upcoming year
• AB2838
• General meeting in March possibly featuring Ralph Heim as speaker
APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Burns reviewed the ISDOC bylaws and determined it is not necessary
that the designated representative from the District be the District Officer who
is elected to the ISDOC Board.
Vice President Woodside motioned to appoint President Schafer as District
representative to ISDOC and Vice President Woodside to be Alternate.
Secretary Perry seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMITTEE (LAFCO)
President Schafer reported there was no meeting held.
AB -2838 - LAFCO FUNDING BY CITIES, COUNTIES AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
President Schafer reported there would be a special meeting held on
January 12, 2001, to discuss AB -2838 in detail with representatives of the
governor's office.
President Schafer reported a strategic planning session will be held on
January 26, 2001.
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COSTA MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
President Schafer reported the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Legislation Committee was dark in December.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 20, 2000
Director Ferryman reported he was unable to attend the meeting but
received a copy of a letter in his packet from Peer Swan questioning the
groundwater replenishment system. Director Ferryman reported further
studies would be done to determine why the outfall plume approached the
shoreline.
MONTHLY BOARD LETTER UPDATE
The OCSD monthly update letter was provided in the Board packet for
review.
OCSD MEMBER CITY /AGENCY WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OUTREACH
PROGRAM MEETING - .JANUARY 3, 2001.
Mr. Hamers reported Staff met with OCSD Staff to review the District's
wastewater collection system.
WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF ORANGE COUNTY (WACO)
President Schafer attended the WACO meeting on January 5, 2001. A new
president and two vice presidents were elected.
The executive of the Santa Ana Regional Board and the chairman of the San Diego
Regional Board talked on storm water permits.
CSDA
PRACTICALITIES 2001, DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE - JANUARY 31
- FEBRUARY 1, 2001, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
No Directors will be in attendance at this meeting.
SPECIAL DISTRICT INSTITUTE
GOVERNANCE SEMINAR - FEBRUARY 22 -23, 2001, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Ms. Revak reported Director Worthington would be attending the seminar in
February.
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ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (OCCOG)
MEETING - JANUARY 9, 2001
There was no meeting held.
"CHANGING THE FACE OF ORANGE COUNTY" IDEAS AND DESIGN COMPETITION
LAUNCH - JANUARY 25, 2001
President Schafer reported Phil Anthony, Orange County Council of
Governments (OCCOG), requested recipients of the postcard invitation
"save the date" of Thursday, January 25, 2001, to attend a luncheon to
explore ideas on how Orange County will continue to grow. Directors were
requested to notify Ms. Revak if they plan to attend.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
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ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION ( OCEMO) PROPOSED •
BYLAWS, ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Harriers reported he read the Bylaws for OCEMO and found them acceptable.
Directors interested in nominating someone for an office were provided a form to do
so.
Secretary Perry motioned to adopt the Bylaws for OCEMO as presented. Director
Ferryman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
No nomination for office was made.
OFFICE STAFFING
Mr. Fauth reported interviews were held to obtain a temporary office staff member.
Mr. Fauth advised the temporary employee would occupy office space across the
hall from the District office.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Director Ferryman requested Staff prepare a letter from the President to be sent to
the newly elected City officials welcoming and congratulating them and stating the
District is looking forward to working with them on the liaison committee.
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A letter will be sent congratulating Paul Shoenberger, Mesa Consolidated Water
District; Assemblyman John Campbell; State Senator Ross Johnson on his
reelection; and Joan Finnegan, Municipal Water District of Orange County.
Mr. Puckett advised Directors the main entrance to the City Hall building would be
temporarily unusable due to retrofit work on the building. A new temporary entrance
will be located at the back of the building.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:10 p.m. President Schafer adjourned the meeting.
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,�.,.. Minutes of Board of Directors Special Meeting held January 16, 2001
The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary strict met in special session on
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January 16, 2001 at 12:00 p. m., at the Midway City Sanitary District at 14451 Cedarwood
Avenue, Westminster, California.
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Arlene Schafer, Greg Woodside, Art Perry, James
Directors Present: Ferryman, Dan Worthington
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Rob Hamers, Manager; Tom Fauth, Assistant
Staff Present: Manager; Joan Revak, Clerk of the District; Dawn
Schmeisser, Assessment Specialist; Code
Enforcement Officer, Ron Shef
Midway City Sanitary District Board James -V. Evans, Russell Paris, Joy Neugebauer,
Members Present: Grace Epperson,
Midway City Sanitary District Staff Ronald Briles, Manager; Kitty Loha, Director of
Members Present: Finance; Ronny Liddell, Senior Administrative
Assistant; Leo Lujan, Supervisor /Director Safety;
Steve Mariscai, Supervisor Sewer Maintenance
Department; April Parmelee, Administrative
Secretary
Midway City Sanitary District Board President James Evans called the meeting to order at
12:00 p.m.
FACILITIES TOUR
Midway City Sanitary District Manager (MCSD) conducted a tour of the District's facilities.
MCSD operates their own trash collection program and owns their fleet of trash collection
vehicles as well as a vactor truck and equipment for televising sewer lines.
LUNCH AND JOINT MEETING
Mr. Hamers expressed appreciation to the MCSD Board and Staff for inviting Costa
Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) Board and Staff to visit their facility for this information -
sharing opportunity. Mr. Hamers presented an overview of CMSD, explaining the
District provides trash service to approximately 21,000 residences and provides sewer
services to over 110,000 people. CMSD has a mixed trash program with no separation
of recyclables and is in the process of implementing a standardized container — semi to
fully- automated program. Mr. Hamers outlined the many special programs sponsored
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by CMSD and advised the District is producing a video to educate the public on the
services it provides. CMSD has 325 miles of pipeline and 20 pumping stations and
cleans the entire system at least once a year; the sewer televising system is contracted
out.
MCSD President Evans suggested the District's compare their newsletters and MCSD
Director Neugebauer expressed interest in the CMSD greeting card program and the
District's annual budget. Mr. Hamers advised the CMSD annual budget is approximately
$5,000,000 a year. MCSD Director of Finance, Ms. Loha, reported their budget is
$4,700,000 a year
Mr. Briles, MCSD General Manager explained that MCSD offers the same services to
residents as CMSD and the two districts are very similar in what they provide. An
additional service offered by MCSD is a special service for the elderly whereby on
Mondays the sanitation workers take the seniors' cans to the street for pickup and returns
them to the seniors' property. MCSD has purchased smaller trucks to go into areas were
large trucks cannot go. All repairs on vehicles are done in- house.
Mr. Hamers questioned MCSD Board and Staff on their container program and was
informed original containers were cross -link material, however improvements have been
made on linear material cans and the District now purchases linear cans from El Monte
Plastics who provide excellent service.
MCSD does not service commercial customers, explained Mr. Briles; Rainbow Disposal is
the contractor and pays 7% franchise fee.
Questioned on board member expenses, Mr. Evans advised that all MCSD Board
members have completed the Special District Institute series of courses and received
certificates, and their annual budget for board member expenses is $50,000.
CMSD President Schafer stated planning sessions are scheduled to develop a strategic
plan for the District.
It was agreed by all board members that it would be beneficial to have meeting(s) with
other Sanitary Districts, and Director Worthington proposed the two Districts schedule
another meeting in six months to gain additional knowledge.
ADJOURNMENT
At 2:30 p. m. MCSD President Evans adjourned the meeting.
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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
Board of Directors Study Session held January 17, 2001
The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District attended a duly noticed
Study Session on January 17, 2001 at 12:00 p.m., in Conference Room 3A at the
Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Arlene Schafer, Arthur Perry, Greg Woodside, James
Ferryman, Dan Worthington
Staff Present: Robin Hamers, Manager /Engineer; Tom Fauth, Assistant
Manager; Joan Revak, Clerk of the District; Dawn
Schmeisser, Assessment Specialist, Marc Puckett,
Treasurer; Ron Hayes, Accountant, Finance
Others Present: John and Ernie Feeney
1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa 92626
Phil Morello
P. O. Box 10487, Costa Mesa 92627
Mark Gregorek, Schaefer Systems, Inc.
P. O. Box 7009
Charlotte, NC 28241
Jennifer Kho, Daily Pilot
Topics discussed at the Study Session were the proposed Standardized Container
Program.
Continued discussion on this topic will be held at a Study Session on February 15,
2001.
No action was taken by the Board of Directors.