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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
July 19, 2010
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met on July 19, 2010 at
12:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Robert Ooten
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, AJ Cully
Others Present: Trisha Throop, Community Relations Recycling Coordinator,
CR&R, Jim Fitzpatrick, Planning Commissioner, City of Costa
Mesa
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
• I. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub-Regional Meetings, Funding and
Grant Program
Mr. Fauth informed the committee the 2007-08 Grant for $40,000 concluded and
the final report was submitted to Integrated Waste Management Department of
Orange County.
Mr. Fauth discussed the 2008-09 Grant for $142,256 that provides public
outreach, composting and vermicomposting instruction and supplies to schools
and residents. Mr. Fauth requested permission from Ms. Isabel Rios, OCWR, to
expand the current program to include all of Newport Mesa Unified School District
and not just those within the CMSD boundary. Ms. Rios has not yet approved this
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Director Ooten explained the background regarding grant,funds that stemmed
from an additional $19 recycling fee imposed on self-haulers at OC landfills. The
Orange County Board of Supervisors designated the accumulation of $7 million
per year be used exclusively for recycling projects across Orange County.
Mr. Fauth stated the July 15, 2010 OC Waste and Recycling meeting was held at
the Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano. Ms. Jocelyn Schamber, City
of Costa Mesa attended.
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II. Recycling Committee Goals for CY 2010
Mr. Carroll reviewed the 2010 Recycling Committee goals.
Director Ooten stated he is looking forward to working on these goals in the
coming year.
Ill. CR&R Report on Other Agencies Recycling Programs
Ms. Throop arrived at 12:20 p.m.
Ms. Throop reported the South County food waste program is trending positive.
After 90 days, drivers are reporting strong participation with no empty bins or
contamination. CR&R estimated two truckloads per week would be taken to
California Bio-Mass in Thermal, CA however, that number continues to remain at
one load per week. Ms. Throop provided a detailed explanation of the pilot
program for Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Mr. Fitzpatrick commented this is an exciting project. He indicated he would like
to see composting programs rolled out to strip mall establishments. This would
encourage individual tenants to reduce their level of waste so the entire mall could
• achieve the beneficial outcome of lower trash rates. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated his
belief that composting should be done at local landfills and not trucked to
Thermal.
Ms. Throop reported construction efforts at CRT facility in Stanton to cover the
NW rear corner of the property would conclude in 40 days.
Ms. Throop informed the committee that CR&R has expanded operations to
include street sweeping services, currently functioning in Bellflower and Calipatria.
Mr. Ruffridge, CR&R Senior Vice President, intends to incorporate street
sweeping into franchises thus providing a more cost effective contracting option
for cities. Mr. Fitzpatrick indicated Costa Mesa is considering outsourcing their
street sweeping.
Director Ooten questioned the mix up on collection days during July 4th week.
Ms. Throop stated the holiday schedule was posted on their website however,
drivers were instructed to run courtesy trash sweeps the entire week to minimize
the disruption of regularly scheduled service.
IV. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
Mr. Fauth discussed an article from Planet Green regarding 75 things that can be
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V. Public Comments
Mr. Fitzpatrick stated the City of Costa Mesa has a "Green Task Force" in place
that is currently promoting zero waste concepts and recycling programs
throughout the city. Their primary focus is commercial properties, using Wahoo's
restaurant as the base model for eliminating the use of Styrofoam containers.
Interns are working with local businesses to quantify their business decisions by
reviewing invoices and providing cost benefit analysis. The task force is also
teaming up with Green Up Our Schools and Orange Coast College Recycling
Center to encourage schools to utilize fund raising opportunities through grants,
partnerships and recycling programs.
Mr. Fitzpatrick suggested creating a database of email addresses from residents
who purchase composting bins. He recommended this medium be used to send
out monthly updates, share information, and continually educate the public on
composting news. Mr. Fitzpatrick currently writes a weekly green living column for
the Newport Beach Independent. He views this newspaper as a perfect size to
use as a necessary and critical element for a composting regimen.
Mr. Fitzpatrick announced his intention to run for a seat on the Costa Mesa
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A discussion was held on the topic of banning Styrofoam containers in Costa
Mesa.
Mr. Fitzpatrick discussed the proposed recycling center slated for the corner of
18th and Placentia was not approved as submitted. The Planning Commission will
hold a public hearing to discuss the matter.
Mr. Carroll stated the Board of Directors would discuss the frequency of holding
Recycling Committee meetings from a monthly to a quarterly basis.
Mr. Fitzpatrick expressed his dismay at reducing the number of meetings for this
very important committee. He would advocate for the expansion of the recycling
committee.
Mr. Carroll assured Mr. Fitzpatrick that staff would continue to strive to promote
green initiatives, increase diversion, and work with community and non-profit
organizations to achieve committee goals even in the absence of a monthly
meeting.
Director Ooten discussed the necessity of an implementation plan to meet goals.
He requested staff develop criteria, outline performance measures, assign
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strategic plan.
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VII. Next Meeting Date — August 23, 2010
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 1:22 p.m.
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