Minutes - Board - 2006-11-08 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa
CALL TO ORDER Sanitary District met in regular session on
November 8, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. at 628
W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa.
President Ferryman called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Worthington led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INVOCATION Vice President Woodside gave the
invocation.
ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT: James Ferryman, Greg Woodside, Arlene
Schafer, Dan Worthington, Art Perry
DIRECTORS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Robin B. Hamers, Manager/District
Engineer; Colin Burns, Legal Counsel;
Tom Fauth, Assistant Manager; Joan
Revak, Board Secretary/Program
Manager/Clerk of the District; Wendy
Davis, Treasurer; Sherry Kallab,
Accountant; Karl Dulake, Maintenance
Supervisor; Debbie Bjornson, Permit
Processing Specialist.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Robert Ooten 2846 Tabago Place,
Costa Mesa 92626
Mr. Dean Ruffridge, CR&R, 11292
Western, Stanton
Ms. Gina Keuilian, 1079 Visalia Drive,
Costa Mesa
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COMMENTS BY DIRECTOR WOODSIDE
At the October 2006 meeting, Vice President Woodside was presented with an
Excellence in Service Award in recognition and appreciation for his 8 years of
outstanding service to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Director Woodside stated he
was taken by surprise at the award and was not able to respond at that time. Director
Woodside commended each member of the Board and Staff for their roles at the District
and how they have contributed to his rewarding experiences as a CMSD Board
member.
President Ferryman reported Mr. Bob Ooten was the top vote-receiver in the 2006
election and welcomed him to the CMSD Board meeting. President Ferryman stated
Director Worthington would be greatly missed by the Board and thanked him for his
many innovative suggestions over his term with the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Perry motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Director
Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
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MINUTE APPROVAL
Minutes of Recycling The Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meeting
Committee Meeting — of October 9, 2006, were approved as distributed.
October 9, 2006
Minutes of Regular The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 12,
Meeting — 2006, were approved as distributed.
October 12, 2006
MANAGER'S REPORTS
Refunds In accordance with Resolution No. 96-584, adopted
by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17,
1996, the following refunds were granted
subsequent to receiving evidence of outside trash
service and a signed statement from the
applicants:
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Reject payment Applicant: Mr. Nick Anderson
of $50.00 to Parcel Address: 2118 Republic
Mr. Nick Anderson Assessor's Parcel No. 422-442-19
refund: $50.00
Tax years: 2006/2007
Owner purchased two extra 90 gallon containers in
December of 2004. Due to the current policy of
charging for extra containers, the owner
determined he did not want to keep the two
containers and requested a refund.
The Board rejected the request since the
containers were purchased 13 months prior to the
authorized refund cutoff date of January 1, 2006.
Occupancy Report and The Trash Occupancy Count documented an
Payment of $195,119.88 increase of 3 units for the occupancy report for solid
to Costa Mesa Disposal — waste collection as of November 1, 2006. Therefore,
November 2006 the total for November is 21,312.
Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for
$195,119.88 to Costa Mesa Disposal for November
2006 collection count of 21,312.
Monthly Spill Report to The Monthly Spill Report to the Regional Water
Regional Water Quality Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for October 2006
Control Board (RWQCB) was accepted as submitted.
ENGINEER'S REPORTS
Project Status Report The Project Status Report dated November 2006
was accepted as submitted.
TREASURER'S REPORTS
Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of September 30, 2006
September 30, 2006 was accepted as submitted.
Treasurer's Report as of The Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2006
September 30, 2006 was accepted as submitted.
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Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of October 31 , 2006 was
October 31, 2006 accepted as submitted.
Treasurer's Report as of The Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2006
October 31, 2006 was accepted as submitted.
Warrant 2007-5 for Warrant Resolution #CMSD 2007-5 was approved,
September 2006 in the authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the
amount of $859,931.37 warrant ratifying the payment of certain claims and
demands, and specifying the funds out of which the
same were paid in the amount of $859,931.37.
Directors Expenses for the Director Compensation and Expense
Month of October 2006 Reimbursements for the Month of October 2006
were approved and ratified as follows:
Director Ferryman: $170.00
Director Perry: $170.00
Director Schafer: $1,020.00+ 85.29
Vice President Woodside: $340.00
Director Worthington: $850.00
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
President Ferryman welcomed Colin Burns, who is attending the November regular
meeting to provide legal counsel in place of Alan Burns, who was unable to attend the
meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Ms. Revak reported there were no written communications.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments made.
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MANAGER'S REPORTS
REPORT BY CR&R
BILL OF SALE FROM MUNICIPAL FINANCE CORPORATION
AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF BILL OF SALE TO CR&R
Ms. Davis reported the District has paid off the remaining debt and received an
executed Bill of Sale, as well as a copy of the executed lien release (UCC3) from
Municipal Finance Corporation for the trash containers. Ms. Davis requested the
Board of Directors receive and file the Bill of Sale and UCC3 and authorize the
Board President to execute the District's Bill of Sale to complete the transfer of
ownership of the District's entire inventory of containers to CR&R.
Director Perry motioned to receive and file the Bill of Sale and UCC3 and
authorize the Board President to execute the District's Bill of Sale to complete the
transfer of ownership of the District's entire inventory of containers to CR&R.
Director Worthington seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
ADDITIONAL CONTAINER PROGRAM
Ms. Davis reported CR&R mailed out the first billing for additional residential
containers above the basic service level of two containers for the period covering
September through December 2006. The first billing cycle was for 3771
additional containers at $8.00 per container for a total of $120,664. In October,
CR&R received $15,949 in payments for the 2826 additional containers. During
the 2006-07 fiscal year, the District is entitled to 10% of the additional container
revenues. The District will receive the revenue at the end of the fiscal year.
Mr. Hamers reported Orange Coast College has noted an increase in recyclables
at their facility since the District implemented the program.
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Mr. Ruffridge reported employees at both North and South Orange County
operations centers continue to work despite the fact that the final ratification of
the negotiated offer with Teamsters Local 396 has yet to occur.
Mr. Ruffridge anticipates member voting to ratify the new contract next week.
Director Schafer expressed her appreciation to Mr. Ruffridge noting that the trash
pick up in the City of Costa Mesa has been on schedule and there are no
adverse effects of the labor negotiations for residents.
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Mr. Ruffridge left the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
SEWER SYSTEM PLANNING
Mr. Hamers stated he is looking forward to having the sewer system expertise of
Mr. Ooten as a new Board member of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
REVIEW OF CMSD SEWER ATLAS
Mr. Hamers provided the CMSD Sewer Atlas for the Board's review. The sewer
atlas depicts over 200 miles of sewer main and 125 miles of laterals.
REVIEW OF SEWER MASTER PLAN
Mr. Hamers presented an overview of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Sewer
Master Plan. Mr. Hamers outlined the responsibility of the Board for the future of
the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
Director Perry inquired how often the pump stations are being checked.
Mr. Dulake reported the pump stations are being checked twice a week.
Mr. Hamers proposed a Director orientation to assist the two new directors in
becoming familiar with the District. Mr. Hamers invited all current Directors to
attend and take advantage of the informative re-education.
REVIEW OF ORANGE COUNTY SEWER RATES
Mr. Hamers reported the CMSD sewer rate is approximately one half of the
current Orange County average for sewer rates for 2005-06.
DISTRICT YARD UPDATE
Mr. Fauth reported the Orange County Fair Grounds will not be suitable as a yard
for a long-term arrangement without a building for storage and pump
maintenance. President Ferryman offered to meet with the Fair Grounds
representatives to ascertain the possibility of leasing the property and placing a
metal building on it.
Director Schafer inquired if Mr. Fauth has investigated the possibility of acquiring
property from the National Guard. Mr. Fauth will investigate what options would
be available to the District.
Mr. Fauth reported realtor Don Gregg's impression is that commercial property is
41) currently overpriced and undersupplied.
Mr. Fauth and Mr. Dulake will continue to look for possible yard locations.
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PROPERTY AT 2252 FAIRVIEW ROAD
Mr. Fauth reported the property at 2252 Fairview Road has been sold.
PROPERTY AT 2050 CHARLE STREET
Mr. Fauth reported Mr. Gregg sent a letter to the owner of 2050 Charle Street
and has not received a response from the current owner.
CMSD STRATEGIC PLAN
YEAR 2005/2006 STRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Hamers reported the premeeting is set for January 22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
NEW DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
BUILDING AND GROUNDS AD HOC COMMITTEE
® Update on Column Improvements, Painting, and Landscaping
Mr. Hamers reported the column repair is in process. Mr. Fauth reported
he received one bid for painting to date, but the bid was extremely high.
More bids will be sought.
RECYCLING REPORTS
WASTE DIVERSION REPORT—OCTOBER 2006
Ms. Revak presented the Waste Diversion Reports for October 2006 showing a
50.44% diversion rate.
Director Perry motioned the Waste Diversion Report be received and filed.
Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
CONTRACT PAYMENT TO CR TRANSFER FOR RECYCLING SERVICES AND
DISPOSAL
PAYMENT FOR OCTOBER 2006 SERVICES
Ms. Revak presented the Invoices for October 2006 recycling services and disposal.
Director Perry motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling
services and disposal for the month of October 2006 in the amount of $168,580.26.
Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
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Director Perry motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling
services and disposal for Santa Ana Heights for the month of October 2006 in the
amount of $11,654.98. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT
Mr. Hamers reported Mr. Shef is recuperating from a recent surgery and will be
returning to work soon.
ELECTION 2006
Ms. Revak reported the election winners were Mr. Bob Ooten, Mr. Gary Monahan,
and Director Arlene Schafer.
Mr. Hamers inquired if the Board would prefer the orientation be held before or after
December 1, 2006, the date the new Board members would be sworn in.
Director Perry suggested having the orientation after December 1, but before the
first monthly meeting in December.
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Board Directors to attend.
A Special Meeting for Director Orientation was set for December 6, 2006 at 11:30
a.m.
UPDATE ON MONITOR VIDEO
Mr. Fauth reported time constraints have prevented the script finalization. Mr. Fauth
anticipates having the script completed sometime in December of 2006.
Videotaping will include the new building once the landscaping and painting are
completed. Mr. Fauth anticipates the video to be complete by the beginning of
summer.
JOB DESCRIPTION & SALARY STRUCTURE FOR OFFICE SPECIALIST
Mr. Hamers reported the Board had previously approved a partial appropriation for
the position of Office Specialist I. Mr. Hamers asked the Board to approve the
position and authorize the recruitment process. Financial matters will be approved
when a suitable applicant is determined.
Discussion was held regarding the anticipated duties of the applicant.
CDirector Worthington reported he has called the District offices a few times since the
temporary receptionist has been on duty and stated he appreciated the pleasant
experience of having a person answering the telephone instead of a machine.
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Director Perry motioned to approve the position and salary structure of Office
Specialist I and authorized Staff to proceed with the recruitment process. Director
Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
RECYCLING COMMITTEE— MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2006 - 12:00 P.M., CMSD
BOARDROOM, 628 W. 19T" STREET, COSTA MESA, (DIRECTORS WOODSIDE
AND PERRY)
RECYCLING COMMITTEE GOALS FOR 2005/2006
Vice President Woodside reiterated the information regarding Orange Coast
College experiencing an increase in recycled goods since the District began
charging for extra trash containers.
TELEPHONE BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM- NOVEMBER 13 THROUGH DECEMBER 22,
2006
Vice President Woodside presented the telephone book recycling program flyer
and reported the Committee discussed maintaining the same payment schedule
for the schools as last year. The program will run from November 13 through
December 22, 2006.
President Ferryman inquired whether or not Kline School was able to find a
suitable location for a bin for the telephone books. Ms. Revak reported they
found a location and a bin will be placed on the school property to allow them to
participate in the program.
USED TIRE ROUND-UP-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21,2006
Vice President Woodside reported the Used Tire Round-up, held October 21,
2006, was very successful, bringing in 330 used tires.
LARGE ITEM COLLECTION PROGRAM - REVISED TOTALS FOR WHITE GOODS
Vice President Woodside reported CR&R inadvertently included the truck weight
on the weekly reports forwarded to the District, erroneously inflating the total of
white goods collected.
The revised totals indicate 489.89 tons of landfilled tonnage was collected at a
cost of $13,358.59. The revised white good total is 224.82 tons for a credit of
$21,366.93, amounting to a credit to the District of $7,993.35.
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OUTREACH INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM EARTH RESOURCES FOUNDATION
Mr. Fauth reported Ms. Stephanie Barger has been focused on preparation for a
conference and has not yet provided information to the District.
SOURCE REDUCTION
Staff will be collecting information from neighboring cities on what they are doing
for source reduction.
Vice President Woodside reported there will be a conference entitled "Zero in on
Zero Waste: Don't let your Bottom Line go to Waste" being held in San Diego on
November 15, 2006. Mr. Fauth will consider attending.
CHAIRMAN OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Vice President Woodside suggested the Board discuss a future Chairman of the
Recycling Committee. President Ferryman suggested the chairman be
discussed at the December regular meeting, after the two new Board members
and Director Schafer have been sworn in.
0 The Recycling Committee will be dark for the month of December 2006 and will
resume again in January with a new Chairman.
Director Perry reported Estancia High School is considering starting a recycling
club and inquired if the District had available funds to assist them in the
endeavor.
Mr. Hamers reported money has been set aside for recycling education and
would welcome a request from the students. Director Perry will suggest the
students present a description of their program to the District.
ENGINEER'S REPORTS
WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS—(WDR)
GENERAL UPDATE
Mr. Hamers reported the District has filed the notice of intent to enroll in the State
Waste Discharge Requirements and concurrently the regional Board is putting
forth a rescission request to the Board to rescind the local waste discharge
requirements that the District has been complying with since April 2002.
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ANNIVERSARY LANE WATER LINE— IRWD
Mr. Hamers reported he received a letter from Mr. Paul Jones, General Manager,
IRWD. Mr. Hamers requested the District Engineer from the Department of Health
Services comment whether she was in agreement with what the general manager
represented she had said. Mr. Hamers will keep the Board updated as additional
information is available.
CMSD PROJECT#129— BRISTOL STREET THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
Mr. Hamers reported he is still waiting for the three-party agreement to be returned.
Mr. Hamers will keep the Board updated.
PROJECT#178 - PURCHASE OF SEWER BY-PASS PUMP
Mr. Hamers presented a report on Capital Improvement Project #178 adding the
appropriate findings to purchase a used by-pass pump. The existing by-pass pump
is well over 30 years old and should be retired from service.
® The recommended pump is a used SPP Q1200 by-pass pump offered by the
Charles King Company. A new pump would cost in excess of $52,000 while the
District may purchase the same pump, with extras, and with low hours, for$44,805.
Director Perry suggested looking for a second additional emergency pump.
Director Perry motioned to make a finding that it is in the public's best interest to
dispense with the formal bid process in order to purchase a used SPP Q1200 by-
pass pump offered by the Charles King Company and as shown in the price recap
sheet in the amount of $44,805, plus tax for a total not to exceed $50,000. Funds in
the amount of $75,000 were budgeted in the 2005-2006 fiscal year and the
remaining funds in Project #178 be used for the purchase of another used pump.
Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
TREASURER'S REPORTS
CARRYOVER REQUESTS FY 2006-07
Ms. Davis presented the carryover requests for FY 2006-07. Ms. Davis explained
the nature of Capital Improvement Projects in scope and size preclude them from
being completed within the fiscal year necessitating the unspent Capital
Improvement Project's appropriations be carried over or re-appropriated in the
subsequent fiscal year.
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Director Schafer motioned to approve the requested carryover of revenue and
expenditure budgets from the 2005-06 fiscal year to the 2006-07 fiscal year.
Director Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
AMEND ORIGINAL ADOPTED BUDGET FY 2006-07
Ms. Davis presented the amended Original Adopted Budget FY 2006-07. The
Original Budget was adopted during the negotiations with CR&R regarding rates.
Ms. Davis outlined the proposed amended budget for the Board and explained the
need for each recommended change.
Vice President Woodside motioned to approve the amended original adopted budget
FY 2006-07 as presented. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Worthington reported he has been noticing trash rates for other cities being
quoted as a weekly amount instead of a monthly amount and suggested the District
consider presenting the rate as a weekly amount.
CR&R INTEREST PAYMENT
0 Ms. Davis reported CR&R paid the District $1,795,000 to purchase the District's
entire trash container inventory. On September 19, 2006, the District submitted the
payoff payment to Municipal Finance Corporation for the outstanding lease.
Pursuant to the renegotiated master trash agreement whereby the District agreed to
pay CR&R any interest earned on the lease payoff amount as a result of the timing
difference between the date CR&R paid for the containers and the date the District
submitted payment to pay off the lease, the District is obligated to pass on the
interest received on the money while it was held in trust. The District Treasurer
placed the funds received from CR&R in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
to earn interest prior to the payoff date. Staff calculated the exact interest earning
during this period to be $11,863.77.
Director Schafer motioned to ratify the interest amount of $11,863.77 paid to CR&R
from interest earned. Vice President Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
TRANSITION TO NEW TREASURER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
TRANSITION PLAN FROM CBIZ- MEMO FROM MANAGER/DISTRICT ENGINEER
Mr. Hamers reported Staff met with Mr. Marc Davis, CBIZ Managing Director, on
November 3, 2006 to discuss a plan for the departure of the current CMSD
C Treasurer, Wendy Davis, and the transition to a new Treasurer. Ms. Davis is
making a change in career paths and is leaving government service. CBIZ has
an agreement with the District to provide the District Treasurer.
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Mr. Hamers reported they discussed the option of having a two-person team for
the Treasurer position with a senior level person handling investing, oversight,
and attending Board meetings, and the second person handling day-to-day
matters at the District offices. Mr. Davis proposes to transition to the new
treasurer or possible two-person team, towards the end of the 2006 calendar
year.
President Ferryman inquired as to whether or not the cost would be the same.
Mr. Hamers stated it would be the same.
Director Schafer motioned to approve the transition plan as proposed. Director
Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITY CHART
Mr. Hamers presented the Personnel Responsibility Chart prepared by Mr. Fauth
for the Board's review.
TRANSITION FROM PART-TIME TEMPORARY ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT TO PART-TIME
PERMANENT ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Mr. Hamers reported the decision was made to make the part-time temporary
assistant account a permanent, part-time assistant accountant to best meet the
needs of the District. It is necessary to train the individual and rely on his/her
work.
JOB SPECIFICATION FOR PART-TIME PERMANENT ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Mr. Fauth prepared the Job Specification for part-time permanent assistant
accountant.
SALARY STRUCTURE FOR PART-TIME PERMANENT ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Ms. Davis discussed options for funding the salaries of the positions being
discussed.
Director Schafer motioned to approve the position as proposed. Director
Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
SEWER LATERAL COMPLIANCE ORDINANCE
Mr. Fauth provided an overview of the sewer lateral compliance ordinance, reporting
meetings were held with realtors, homeowner association representatives, and
managers of apartment complexes. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for January
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2007. Both certificated and noncertificated home inspectors will be invited to attend
the January meeting. Additional data was gathered from local plumbers regarding
services rendered and cost of closed circuit TV.
Mr. Hamers suggested having a subcommittee meeting to be prepared to address
all items of discussion at the January meeting. A date for the subcommittee meeting
will be determined at the December regular meeting.
ABSENCES FROM OFFICENACANCIES IN OFFICE
Mr. Colin Burns provided information regarding the Board's inquiry about absences
from meetings causing a vacancy.
A vacancy can occur in an office if, among other causes, the Board member is
absent from the state without permission required by law for the time specified by
law, or if the Board member ceases to discharge the duties of office for the period of
three consecutive months except when prevented by sickness or with the permission
required by law. (Gov. Code 1770)
Gov. Code 1062 provides that council members cannot absent themselves from the
state for 60 days without permission. Section 1063 provides that no officer of a
county district may be absent for more than 30 days without the consent of the
Board of Supervisors. Section 1063 may not apply to a sanitary district, but no case
has interpreted that section.
Discussion was held regarding granting permission to be absent so that a vacancy
does not automatically occur.
Mr. Hamers suggested the Board make the determination whether or not an
absence is determined to be excused.
Mr. Burns was directed to develop a policy for the Board regarding Board member
absence.
CORRESPONDENCE TO SDRMA RE INVERSE CONDEMNATION COVERAGE
(ASTIN, LOCKE V. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT)
Mr. Colin Burns reported the District's current insurance does not cover takings. A
letter was sent to the Special Districts Risk Management Authority by Mr. Alan Burns
on October 26, 2006, regarding inverse condemnation coverage. The JPIA has
written an exclusion in their policy that "inverse condemnation" is excluded from
coverage. Mr. Burns hopes to negotiate new language in the liability coverage to
cover property damage claims that are presented as inverse condemnation claims.
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LOCAL MEETINGS
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT(OCSD) - OCTOBER 25, 2006
(PRESIDENT FERRYMAN)
President Ferryman attended the Orange County Sanitation District meeting on
October 25, 2006, and reported the following:
❑ Board accepted modification recommendations to two committees instead of
three to streamline operations and reduce the number of meetings
❑ New committee members will be appointed in December 2006
SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY(SARFPA) (DIRECTOR
PERRY)
The Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency meeting will be held on November 9,
2006.
0 INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY (ISDOC) (DIRECTOR
SCHAFER)
Director Schafer attended an executive board meeting where discussion was held
regarding the upcoming quarterly meeting elections.
QUARTERLY MEETING, ELECTION AND LUNCHEON -NOVEMBER 30, 2006, 11:30 A.M.
AT OCSD BOARD ROOM
A Quarterly meeting will be held on November 30, 2006, at the OCSD Board
Room to elect a new ISDOC executive committee for 2007-2009.
Directors Schafer, Worthington, and Perry will be attending the Quarterly
meeting.
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) (DIRECTOR SCHAFER)
Director Schafer attended the LAFCO meeting of November 8, 2006, and reported
mayors from Costa Mesa and Newport Beach asked for a continuance until May to
attempt to reach resolution. The cities will provide a status report within three
months. Due to budget constraints, LAFCO will be eliminating two positions.
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Director Worthington attended meeting and reported they discussed revising the
LAFCO formula. After discussion, it was determined to keep the formula intact.
Director Worthington reported $5,000 of treasury funds has been placed into an
interest-bearing account.
CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CSDA) (DIRECTOR SCHAFER)
Director Schafer attended a legislation meeting on October 20, 2006 and reported
they discussed the new executive board and organization for the November
Strategic Planning Session.
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES (CASA)
Director Schafer did not attend a CASA meeting and had no report.
OTHER MEETINGS QUALIFYING FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER CMSD
ORDINANCE N. 55, OPERATIONS CODE SECTION 3.01.030
WACO
Director Schafer attended the WACO meeting of October 6, 2006, and reported
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the following:
❑ Update reports given
❑ Speaker on California Supreme Court's Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency
decision - Big Changes for Rate Setting? What Water Agencies Need to
Know
Director Worthington attended the WACO meeting and reported the following:
❑ New President of the Metropolitan Water District
❑ New reservoir in Hemet with a 44-mile pipeline
❑ Restoration of Lower Owens Valley River riverbed that has been dry for 50
years into a salmon-spawning riverbed
OCTA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Director Schafer attended the OCTA Advisory committee meeting on October 17,
2006 and reported they discussed the following:
❑ Long-range transportation plan
❑ Short-term actions
❑ Presentation from Kurt Brotcke, Manager of Planning and Reports.
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OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business presented.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director Worthington stated he would be leaving his binder of information for the
incoming Board members. Director Worthington thanked the Board for the 12-years of
experiences he has enjoyed while on the CMSD Board.
President Ferryman commended Director Worthington and noted the number of
programs that are currently in place due to his efforts.
Mr. Fauth thanked Director Worthington for his involvement in the recycling program.
0 Mr. Hamers stated he would miss the contributions of both Directors Worthington and
Woodside and looked forward to working with Mr. Ooten as a new Board member.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m., President Ferryman adjourned the meeting.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT
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