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MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
December 12, 2011
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met on December 12, 2011 at
10:30 a.m. at 628 W. 19m Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Jim Fitzpatrick, Jim Ferryman, Art Perry, Mike Scheafer
Staff Present: Scott Carroll
Others Present: Dean Ruffridge, CR&R; Tyler Douthitt, Community Relations
Recycling Coordinator, CR&R; Mike Carey, OCC Recycling
Center; Jennifer Wechsler, Mobile Compost Service
Chairman Fitzpatrick called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
Recycling Report— October 2011
Report accepted.
11. Waste Diversion Report - October 2011
Report accepted.
III. Ordinance Enforcement Officer's Report—October 2011
In the absence of the Ordinance Enforcement Officer, General Manager Scott Carroll
reported on major points for three ordinance enforcement topics covering scavenging, graffiti
and trash container enforcement; however, there were incidents Mr. Gallardo observed
directly.
Mr. Gallardo contacted Costa Mesa Police Officer Julian Trevino regarding the possibility the
CMSD and the Costa Mesa Police Department could team-up and work together by
patrolling areas frequently targeted by scavengers and attempt to crack down on offenders.
Officer Trevino indicated he was more than willing to assist the District. Mr. Gallardo and
Officer Trevino will meet and lay out areas and times to patrol.
There was no graffiti to report.
Four complaints to the District headquarters reporting addresses where trash bins were left
in public view and Mr. Gallardo made a visit to each address.
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Additionally, a resident from the 700 block of Hudson Avenue called the District to report 11
addresses in his neighborhood where trash bins are left in public view. Mr. Gallardo made
site visits and tagged 8 addresses with their first notice. Mr. Gallardo will re-track the area to
ensure compliance.
IV. Scavenging Report
The Costa Mesa Police Department scavenging statistics were provided. There were
18 calls in the month of November.
VI. Community Gardens
Ms. Donna Theriault, Management Analyst from the City of Costa Mesa, provided a
report on Community Gardens who operates and manages the two City community
gardens — one located on Del Mar Avenue and the other on Hamilton Street. The
Del Mar Community Garden has been in existence for over ten years and the
Hamilton Street Garden for five years. A total of 102 parcels and the parcels are
rented on an annual basis by community members for growing vegetables, plants,
flowers. They pay an annual fee and a fee increase is being requested by the Parks
and Recreation Department. The fees presently charged are $30/year for residents
and non-residents pay $60/year and there is a $20 key clean up deposit. The
increase proposed is $60 for residents, $120 for non-residents and $120 key and
clean up deposit. There have been difficulties in the maintenance of the gardens
and, hopefully, an increase in fees will bring more dedicated gardeners into the
gardening plan. There are 25 on the wait list for the gardens. Currently, the City
provides trash service, portable toilet services, water services, maintenance of all
water lines, fencing and trash enclosures. The gardeners are responsible for
everything else. There have been composting workshops, master gardening classes
and earth machines for composting provided by the CMSD. The City does not
provide any group composting for the gardeners. The City tree trimmings collected
by the City that are usable are provided to the gardens.
Ms. Theriault stated the biggest item is maintenance of the gardens as far as the
interior of the gardens; grass and weeds continue to grow there and it is difficult to
get those areas maintained. The California Conservation has assisted, however, at
times they charge, the City is unable to afford the services. Keeping the common
areas weed-free is the biggest issue.
VII. Mobile Compost Service
An oral presentation from Jennifer Wechsler Owner of Mobile Compost Service was
given on composting services. Ms. Wechsler proposed a pilot program for a city to
capture 200 homes that would participate in an organic collection program where
they would get a small bucket to collect food waste, with no meat or dairy products.
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Mr. Carroll noted it sounds like a good program, however, the District has to consider
if it would violate its franchise agreement with the waste hauler. Director Fitzpatrick
stated he would like to recommend looking into the exclusive franchise and if it is a
clear violation. If not, Director Fitzpatrick would like to work out a composting
service.
VIII. AB 341
Ms. Debbie Morris, HFH Consultants, gave an oral report on AB 341. (get handout)
The Bill says Cal Recycle has to prepare a report by 2014 on getting to a statewide
75% diversion by 2020
IX. Residential FOG Recycling Kick-off Event- November 21, 2011
Committee attendees were shown a videotaped broadcast of KTLA Channel 5
morning news reporting the Residential FOG Recycling Kick-Off Event. The event
received excellent news coverage, including newspaper, radio and television.
X. Road to Zero Waste Conference —Austin, Texas — February 7-9, 2012
Mr. Carroll reported on an upcoming event in Austin, Texas, February 7-9, 2011 and
recommended the Committee request approval of the CMSD Board of Directors of
sending at least one CMSD official to the Zero Waste Conference. Director
Fitzpatrick indicated he would like to attend. It was also recommended AJ Cully
attend. The Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors on
December 15, 2011 at the regular Board meeting.
XI. Articles of Interest
An article was presented on an ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags in the city of
Seattle.
An article on the San Dimas City Council approves 3.4 percent hike in trash-hauling
rate was presented.
XII. Public Comments
Director Fitzpatrick stated he would like to propose a change of name from
"Recycling Committee" to "Zero Waste Committee"
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