Minutes - Board - 1980-02-146
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
7 February 14, 1980
Roll Call Present: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison,
Crank, Wahner, and Hanson.
Absent: Directors - None
Officials present: Manager Mattern, Attorney
June, Engineer Stevens, and
Assistant Secretary Reichle.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by
President Glockner.
Minutes of Upon motion by Director Hanson, seconded by Director
January 10, 1980 Hutchison, and unanimously carried, the minutes of
January 10, 1980 were approved as submitted.
Written Manager Mattern informed the Board that he has been
Communications notified to appear in Small Claims Court regarding
a denial of a trash assessment refund to Robert
Monson, which the Board denied December 13, 1979.
W"rge und Requst Manager Mattern presented a request for refund from
Spomer George Spomer for trash assessment on 2285 Fordham
Drive, in the amount of $22. This was a billing
error as the parcel contains three units and he was
billed for four. Director Hanson made a motion,
seconded by Director Crank to refund $22 to George
Spomer, 2285 Fordham Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wahner, Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - None
Refund Request Manager Mattern presented a request for refund from
Richard Wilson Richard L. Wilson for trash assessment for 3063 Club -
in the amount house Circle, in the amount of $44. Director Hanson
made a motion, seconded by Director Crank, that
request be denied because Mr. Wilson failed to file
for exemption as set forth in Ordinance No. 4 and
Policy Statements. Motion was carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Crank, Wahner, Hanson.
NOES: Directors - Hutchison
ABSENT: Directors - None
ifund.Request Manager Mattern presented a request from Randy Montandon,
dy Mantandon for refund of connection charges in the amount of $45.
Mr. Montandon decided not to install a swimming pool.
The request is for $45 less $15 administrative costs,
a total of $30.
February 14, 1980
R. Montandon Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
(continued) AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wanher and Hanson. is
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - None
Occupancy Manager Mattern read a communication requesting an
Report addition of 44.50 units to the Occupancy Count. It
was moved by Director Hutchison, seconded by Director
Wahner, and unanimously carried, that 44.50 units be
added to the Occupancy Count making a total of
21,512.84 as of February 1, 1980.
Financial Upon motion by Director Hutchison, seconded by Director
Report Hanson, and unanimously carried, the Financial Report
for the month of January was approved as submitted.
Construction Director Hutchison questioned the time frame for construction
Status Report projects. Director Glockner asked if there was a possibility
that preliminary design of proposed projects could be started
in anticipation of the approval of the budget for the
coming year. Manager Mattern said he would look into
the possibility. Upon motion by Director Wahner,
seconded by Director Crank, and unanimously carried,
the Contruction Status Report from Engineer Stevens
was received and filed.
Easement Deed Director Wahner made a motion, seconded by Director
Pentridge Cove Hanson, and unanimously carried, that the Easement
Deed from Pentridge Cove be accepted and the Secretary
instructed to place said Deed on record with the County
Recorder.
Budget Adjustment Manager Mattern presented an invoice from the City of
and Authorization Costa Mesa for $2,030 for emergency repair of Tustin
to pay City/ Pump Station. The $2,030 represents the amount over
Sanitary District $3,500 budgeted for such emergency repairs. Director
Hanson made a motion, seconded by Director Hutchison,
to transfer $2,030 from the General Fund Reserve, and
to authorize payment of the invoice. Motion was carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wanher and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - None
Notice of Manager Mattern informed the Board that Witon Construc-
Completion tion Company, 2901 West Valley Boulevard, #D. Alhambra,
President CA 91803, has completed the Reconstruction of President
pump Station Pumping Station in accordance with approved plans and
specifications. Director Wahner made a motion, seconded
by Director Crank, and unanimously carried, that the
President Pumping Station Reconstruction be accepted
and the Notice of Completion filed with the County
Recorder and that the retention of $960 be paid to the
Contractor 35 days from date of recording and the bond
be exonerated 35 days from date of recording providing
there are no liens.
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Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
p Station
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
(continued)
Wahner, Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None.
ABSENT: Directors - None.
Annexation
Attorney June informed the Board that the Local Agency
No. 183
Formation Commission had authorized the District to
annex the property described in Annexation No. 183
without notice of public hearing by the Board and with-
out election, since it is an annexation requested by
100% of the owners of the real property being annexed.
This annexation is categorically exempt; therefore, no
Environment Impact Report nor Negative Declaration is
required.
Resolution
Director Hutchison made a motion that Resolution No.
No. 80 -170 -A
80 -170 -A being A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY
ANNEXED TO THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT WITHOUT
HEARING OR ELECTION AND ESTABLISHING AND ASSIGNING
TAX CODE AREA FOR ANNEXATION NO. 183, be adopted.
This motion was seconded by Director Crank, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison,.Crank,
Wahner and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None.
ABSENT: Directors - None.
Annexation
Attorney June informed the Board that the Local Agency
No. 184
Formation Commission had authorized the District to
annex the property described in Annexation No. 184 with-
out notice of public hearing by the Board, and without
election, since it is an annexation requested by 100%
of the owners of the real property being annexed. This
annexation is categorically exempt; therefore, no
Environment Impact Report nor Negative Declaration is
required.
Resolution
Director Hanson made a motion that Resolution No.
No. 80 -171 -A
80 -171 -A being A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY
ANNEXED TO THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT WITHOUT
HEARING OR ELECTION AND ESTABLISHING AND ASSIGNING TAX
CODE AREA FOR ANNEXATION NO. 184, be adopted. This
motion was seconded by Director Crank, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wahner and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None.
ABSENT: Directors - None.
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Annexation Attorney June informed the Board that the Local Agency
No. 185 Formation Commission had authorized the District to
annex the property described in Annexation No. 185
without notice of public hearing by the Board, and with-
out election, since it is an annexation requested by
100% of the owners of the real property being annexed.
A Negative Declaration of said project had been completed
by the City of Costa Mesa, as the Lead Agency, pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
Resolution Director Hanson made a motion that Resolution No.
No. 80 -172 -A 80 -172 -A being A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY
ANNEXED TO THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT WITHOUT
HEARING OR ELECTION AND ESTABLISHING AND ASSIGNING TAX
CODE AREA FOR ANNEXATION NO. 185, be adopted. This
motion was seconded by Director Crank, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wahner and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None.
ABSENT: Directors - None.
Annexation Attorney June informed the Board that the Local Agency
No. 193 Formation Commission had authorized the District to
annex the property described in Annexation No. 193 .
without notice of public hearing by the Board, and with-
out election, since it is an annexation requested by
100% of the owners of the real property being annexed.
An Environmental Impact Report on said property has
been completed and accepted by the City of Costa Mesa,
as the Lead Agency, pursuant to the California Environ-
mental Quality Act of 1970.
Resolution Director Crank made a motion that Resolution No.
No. 80 -169 -A 80 -169 -A being A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY
ANNEXED TO THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT WITHOUT
HEARING OR ELECTION AND ESTABLISHING AND ASSIGNING TAX
CODE AREA FOR ANNEX.A.TION NO. 193, be adopted. This
motion was seconded by Director Wahner, and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wahner and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None.
ABSENT: Directors - None. -
Annexation Attorney June presented a resolution making application
No. 194 to the Local Agency Formation Commission for Annexation
No. 194 to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. He informed
the Board that the annexation fee had been received along
with the letter of request
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olution Director Hanson made a motion that Resolution No.
80 -349 80 -349 being a RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE DISTRICT,
BEING DESIGNATED AS ENGINEERS NO. 194, be adopted
This motion was seconded by Director Crank, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wahner and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - None
.Annexation Attorney June presented a resolution making application
;No 195 to the Local Agency Formation Commission for Annexation
No. 195 to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. He informed
the Board that the annexation fee has been received
along with the letter of request.
Resolution Director Hanson made a motion that Resolution No.
No. 80 -350 80 -350 being a RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE DISTRICT,_.
BEING DESIGNATED AS ENGINEERS NO. 195, be adopted
This motion was seconded by Director Hutchison, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wahner and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - None
Jeffrey Simonds Mr. Simonds asked to address the Board regarding the
Appeal /Refund denial of his request for refund of trash assessment
Denial fees at the December 13, 1979 meeting, in the amount
of $110, for 2272 -2276 Maple Street. He informed the
Board that the forms for exemption were sent to the
prior owner, who was deceased, and his executors
failed to forward them. The Board was understanding
of Mr. Simonds position but felt the Ordinance No. 4
and Statements of Policy should be upheld.
Director Wahner made a motion, seconded by Director
Crank, and unanimously carried that request be denied
asset forth in Ordinance No. 4, and Statements of
Policy. The Board suggested to Mr. Simonds that he
investigate possible recourse from either the executor
of the estate or the agency which sold him the property.
0 es Riley Communication was received from James S. Riley,
den Mesa Developer, who is developing two adjoining parcels at
Townhomes 2524 and 2526 Elden. °
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Assistant Secretary Reichle was instructed to certify
to the passage of this Ordinance and cause same to be
published once in the Orange Coast Daily Pilot, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed, published
and circulated in the Costa Mesa Sanitary District,
Orange County, California, and seven (7) days from
and after its publication it shall be in full force
and effect.
Report/ The Board had asked Staff to submit a report and
California recommendations concerning continued membership in
Special Districts the Association. Staff findings were as follows:
Association 1. The District does not derive extensive value
and /or service from California Special
Districts Association.
2. Alternatives exist for acquiring similar infor-
mation such as the California League of Cities.
3. Staff currently advises the Board of legis-
lations affecting District operation.
4. Membership dues structure is based upon operating
budget, not service level, and is excessive.
The Staff recommendation was to discontinue participation
in California Special Districts Association.
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James Riley
These parcels are being developed as two sepatate
(continued)
tracts but when completed will be owned by one entity
and treated as one project with one water line and one
fire hydrant. He is requesting waiver of the regulation
which requires one separate sewer lateral for each
parcel. His intent is to install one sewer lateral
with 13 services.
Tabled to
Director Glockner suggested, to Mr. Riley and to the
March meeting
Board, action on this item be delayed until the March
meeting to give Attorney June time to review and
draft a variance procedure for projects of this type.
Fees Ordinance
Attorney June presented an Ordinance with changes in
the Inspection and Annexation Fees Section only,
leaving the Connection Fees Section in tact and un-
changed.
Ordinance No. 14
Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Director
Crank to adopt Ordinance No. 14, being AN ORDINANCE
OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ESTABLISHING
CHARGES AND PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
INSPECTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT AND
FEES FOR ANNEXATIONS OF TERRITORY TO THE DISTRICT.
This motion was carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wahner and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - None
Assistant Secretary Reichle was instructed to certify
to the passage of this Ordinance and cause same to be
published once in the Orange Coast Daily Pilot, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed, published
and circulated in the Costa Mesa Sanitary District,
Orange County, California, and seven (7) days from
and after its publication it shall be in full force
and effect.
Report/ The Board had asked Staff to submit a report and
California recommendations concerning continued membership in
Special Districts the Association. Staff findings were as follows:
Association 1. The District does not derive extensive value
and /or service from California Special
Districts Association.
2. Alternatives exist for acquiring similar infor-
mation such as the California League of Cities.
3. Staff currently advises the Board of legis-
lations affecting District operation.
4. Membership dues structure is based upon operating
budget, not service level, and is excessive.
The Staff recommendation was to discontinue participation
in California Special Districts Association.
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C.S.D.A. Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Director
ntinued) Hutchison, to continue membership in the-California
Special Districts Association. This motion was
defeated by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hanson, Hutchison.,
NOES: Glockner, Crank, Wahner
ABSENT: None
Report /- Manager Mattern presented an oral report on fees
Trash Collection collected for trash in other cities. He asked that
Fees in Other this report be continued for further study since new
Cities material is forthcoming.
Warrant Director Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Director
No. 79 -13 Hanson, to authorize the President and Secretary to
sign Report No. 79 -13, instructing the County Auditor
to draw a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District
General Fund in the amount of $94,647.04. Motion was
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors - Glockner, Hutchison, Crank,
Wahner and Hanson.
NOES: Directors - None
ABSENT: Directors - None
Adjournment Upon motion by Director Wahner, seconded by Director
Crank, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned
at 10:20 p.m.
President Secretary
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