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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
February 21, 2012
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met on February 21 2012 at
10:30 a.m. at 628 W 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Jim Fitzpatrick, Robert Ooten
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, AJ Cully Isidro Gallardo
Others Present: Dean Ruffridge CR&R; Lawrence Jones, CR&R; Sean
Fitzgerald Discovery Science Center Tony Silazano, Discovery
Science Center Debbie Morris, HF&H Consultants; Pooja
Jhobdid-Relham, Goodwill of Orange County. Alma Reyes, City
of Costa Mesa Public Services Department
Chairman Fitzpatrick called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
I. Recycling Report— January 2012
Report accepted.
II. Waste Diversion Report —January 2012
Report accepted.
III. Ordinance Enforcement Officer's Report— January 2012
Isidro Gallardo, CMSD Ordinance Enforcement Officer (OEO), reported there were no calls
to District Headquarters reporting scavenging activity in January 2012. However there were
incidents he observed directly One citation was given on January 31 2012. There was no
graffiti to report.
Mr Gallardo reported he is continuing to meet with Costa Mesa Police Officer Julian Trevino
twice a month to discuss and identify areas that are frequently targeted by scavengers.
Areas where scavenging was observed by the OEO were 2010 Maple Ave. 300 Flower St.
2960 Royal Palm Dr and 400 Magnolia St.
Mr Carroll reported the offender who was issued a citation on January 31 2012 did pay his
fine, which was lowered to twenty five dollars. Director Fitzpatrick mentioned the joint efforts
by the CMSD OEO and Costa Mesa Police Officer is praiseworthy
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IV Scavenging Report
The Costa Mesa Police Department scavenging statistics were provided. There were
9 calls in the month of January
V Zero Waste Awards
Mr Carroll recommended the Environmental Excellence Award be presented to
CR&R for their partnership with the District in achieving a high diversion rate, running
successful recycling programs, and for promoting green energy and reduced carbon
monoxide through innovative technology such as converting to CNG trucks. The
award will be presented at the March 2012 meeting.
VI. Discovery Science Center
Mr Sean Fitzgerald and Mr Tony Silazano of the Discovery Science Center gave a
presentation on their Ecochallenge exhibit and education program. The Ecochallenge
exhibit is a three part series of applied educational activities aimed at reinforcing
positive diversion practices. The Discovery Science Center also hosts an educational
program funded by a two year grant from the County They intend to see over 15,500
sixth grade students over the next two years. The program has three parts; in class
assembly that addresses the Resources element of CA Science Content Standards,
in home activities provided to the students to continue to reinforce positive activity
and a field trip to the Ecochallenge exhibit. Mr Fitzgerald and Mr Silazano welcomed
the opportunity for partnership with the Discovery Science Center to expand the
program reach. The cost is twenty five dollars per student. The Committee requested
a proposal from Mr Fitzgerald to determine if Costa Mesa students can get involved
in the program.
VII. Telephone Book Recycling Program
Mr Carroll reported on the Telephone Book Recycling Program, stating that this year
the participation rate in the program dropped. Mrs. Cully reported there were
eighteen schools that participated in which thirteen received awards totaling $5 100
The committee discussed possible reasons for the reported drop in participation and
changing the dates and parameters of the program next year in order to garner more
participation. The committee agreed to continue the program for now and reevaluate
possibly ending the program in the upcoming years.
VIII. Banners on CR&R Trucks
The committee discussed possible new advertisements that will be put on CR&R
trucks. Director Fitzpatrick suggested to have a detailed calendar for the dates of
advertisements that will be rotated on the CR&R trucks.
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IX. Establish New Goals for the Recycling Committee 2012
The committee discussed establishing new goals for the committee. Director
Fitzpatrick suggested the committee take a look at the metrics of the overall tonnage
of waste produced in the City The committee agreed that monitoring this number
and seeking a decrease in per household pounds of waste should be a goal.
X. Dailybulletin.com. Trash company's experiment turning restaurant leftovers
into a saleable product
Director Fitzpatrick provided an article regarding a local company's use of organics.
Committee Chairman Fitzpatrick adjourned the meeting at 1:55 a.m.
Next Meeting Date — Tuesday February 21 2012 at ,(, i 1 :.m.
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