Minutes - Board - 1982-02-11i
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
February 11, 1982
Call to Order The meeting was called to order by'President
Wahner at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call Present: Directors - /Wahner, Crank,
Hutchison, Hanson, Green
Absent: Directors - None
Officials Present: Bruce Mattern, Manager
Roy June, Attorney
Robert Oman, Finance Director
Rob Hamers, Engineer
Florine Reichle, Assistant
Secretary
Guests Attending the meeting were Terri Richter., 333
East 21st Street, Costa Mesa; and Jerry Lindquist,
111 South Orange Street, Orange.
Minutes of Upon motion by Director Hanson, seconded by Direc-
• January 14, 1982 for Crank, and unanimously carried, the minutes of
January 14, 1982, were approved as corrected.
Kerm Rima A moment of silence was observed in memory of Past
Director Kerm Rima who passed away in January. It
was the decision of the Board to make a contribu-
tion to the Lions - Eye Bank in his name from
Board Members and Staff..
Refund Request Mr. Mattern presented three requests for refund of
Terri Richter trash assessment fees from Terri Richter, P.O.:Box
10731, Costa Mesa, California 926.27, on the follow -
ing.parcels for the past three years:
Parcel 426- 221 -29 in the amount of $378
Parcel 426 - 221 -30 in the amount of $378
Parcel 426 - 221 -31 in the amount of $465
(includes 1981 -82)
These parcels are located at 333/337 East 21st
Street. Ms. Richter claims she purchased this
property in 1978 but staff investigation revealed
the County did not show her as the recorded owner
until 1981. Investigation also failed to show
that she had filed for an exemption as required
by Policy Statements.
MOTION Director Crank made a motion, seconded by Direc-
tor Hutchison, to deny the request for refund of
trash assessment fees by Terri Richter in keeping •
with District Policy. Motion was carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
Refund Request Mr. Mattern presented a request for refund of trash
Curtis Cowen assessment fees from Curtis Cowen, 2086 Valley Road,
Costa Mesa, in the amount of $196. Mr. Cowen has
three units on Parcel 141 - 144 -07, at 3000 Coolidge,
and was charged for six units. He does have private
pickup but was not eligible for refund because he
did not file an exemption. However, he is eligible
for a refund of $84 because of the incorrect charge.
MOTION Director Crank made a motion, seconded by Direc-
tor Hanson, to refund $84 to Mr. Cowen, 2086 Valley
Road, and to correct the records to show three
units instead of six. Motion was carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None is
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
Refund Request Mr. Mattern presented a request for refund of trash
Anton Klein assessment fees from Anton Klein, on Parcel 422 -163-
08, located at 562 Joann Street in the amount of
$84. Mr. Klein was charged for six units instead
of three, as substantiated by a field check.
MOTION Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Direc-
tor Crank, to refund $84 to Mr. Klein, 8337 Saddle
Creek Drive, Riverside, California 92509, and to
correct the records to show three units instead
of six. Motion was carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
Refund Request Manager Mattern presented a request for assessment
and Assessment cancellation and refund of trash assessment fees
Cancellation - from W. K. Patrick, 2198 Pacific Avenue. The
W. K. Patrick dwelling to the rear of his property was built
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W. K. Patrick primarily as a guest house for the housing of his
0 (Continued) parents who have since passed away. It is now
unoccupied and will remain so.
MOTION Director Crank made a motion, seconded by Director
Hanson, to request the County to exempt this dwell-
ing from the assessment roles and to refund $28 to
Mr. Patrick, 2198 Pacific Avenue, Costa Mesa,
California 92627. Motion was carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
Occupancy Report Mr. Mattern read a communication requesting an
addition of 49 units to the Occupancy Report in
January, and a decrease of 1 unit, based on Board
action January 11, bringing the Occupancy Count
total to 21,183 units as of February 1, 1982.
MOTION Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Director
Green, and unanimously carried, to receive and file
the Occupancy Report for February 1, 1982.
Fairview Mr. Jerry Lindquist attended the meeting represent-
Housing Project ing the Butler Housing Corporation. He indicated
their concerns were with the new proposed ordinance
and the attendant fees associated, and whether or
not there will be sufficient sewer capacities for
all phases of the Fairview Housing Project.
MOTION Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Director
Crank, and unanimously carried, to direct Mr. Hamers
to report back at the March meeting on projected
sewer capacities and fees associated with the pro-
posed ordinance as related to this project.
Financial Report Mr. Oman presented the Financial Report for the
month of January, 1982.
MOTION Director Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Direc-
tor Hanson, and unanimously carried, to accept the
Financial Report for January, 1982, as submitted.
Master Plan Update Mr. Hamers reported that he has received and re-
viewed the major portion of documents relating to
the Master Plan Update from Don Steven's Office.
He has also met with the Planning Department to
review the status of the General Plan Amendment.
Upon approval of the Board he is ready to prepare
• a proposal for continuing the Master Plan Update.
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Zero Tax Exchange Mr. June said the County once again requested a
Annexation No. 203 resolution from the Board of Directors consenting •
to zero tax exchange on Annexation No. 203 before
finalization can be approved.
Resolution Director Hutchison made a motion, seconded by
No. 82 -374 Director Hanson, that Resolution 82 -374, being A
MOTION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA
MESA SANITARY DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
CONSENTING TO ZERO TAX EXCHANGE ON ANNEXATION NO.
203 TO THE DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF
WAIVER AND STATING REASONS THEREFORE, be adopted.
Motion was carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
Policy Statement The Board had requested that the Policy Statement
District Engineer for the District Engineer position be amended and
that the staff convey this policy by letter to the
City Council of the City of Costa Mesa.
MOTION Director Hutchison made a motion, seconded by Direc-
tor Hanson, to amend Policy Statement for the Dis-
trict Engineer position and for the records to show•
this policy statement in effect as of February 11,
1982. Motion was carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
Policy Statement At the meeting in January, 1982, some changes in
Sewer Lateral the Policy Statement for Sewer Lateral Requirements
Requirements were suggested. This policy was adopted in October
1981.
MOTION Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Director
Green, to amend Policy Statement for Sewer Lateral
Requirements and for the records to show this pol-
icy statement in effect as amended February 11,
1982. Motion was carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None is
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Rotary Cumbustor
Mr. Mattern reported that Ms. Reichle had contacted
for Solid Waste
the O'Connor Combustion Company, 100 Kalmus Drive,
Disposal
Costa'Mesa, for information about their rotary com-
bustor. She was informed that presentation could
be given with films showing one of their combustors
in operation whenever it would suit the Board. The
Board agreed on April 7, and asked Ms. Reichle to
arrange the program for a Special Meeting on that
date at 7:00 p.m.
Ordinance
Mr. June presented the second draft of Ordinance
No. 16
No. 16. Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by
MOTION
Director Crank, that Ordinance No. 16 RELATING TO
LOCAL AGENCY ZONE CHANGES.RESULTING IN HIGHER
DENSITY LAND USE AFFECTING LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL;
PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION IN THE CON -
STRUCTION OF LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES IN
CERTAIN INSTANCES, AND GIVING REASONS THEREFORE,
be adopted and published once in the Daily Pilot,
effective one week after date of publication.
Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
• Assessment
The Board had requested Staff to begin preparation
District
for the creation of an assessment district to pro -
Liquid Waste
vide funding for the acquisition, construction,
Disposal
reconstruction, maintenance and operation of the
liquid waste disposal function of the District.
Discussion followed about the advantages and dis-
advantages of joining with County Sanitation Dis-
trict No. 6 in creating an assessment district. It
was suggested that a speaker be invited to address
the issue. Ms..Reichle said Wayne Sylvester from
the Orange County Sanitation District Office has
been invited to speak to the Board at the March 11
meeting. .
Warrant No. 81-11.
Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Director
MOTION
Crank, to authorize the President and Secretary to
sign a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary Dis-
trict General Fund in the amount of $132,552.20.
Motion was carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
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ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
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Warrant No. 81 -12 Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Director
MOTION Crank, to authorize the President and Secretary to •
sign a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary Dis-
trict Facilities Revolving Fund in the amount of
$56. Motion was carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIREC`T'ORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
Joint Meeting Mr. Mattern said Mayor Schafer had requested a
City Countil/ Joint Meeting with the City Council and the Sani-
CMSD tary District Board of Directors. He suggested
that the Board select one or two topics that would
be of interest. The date agreed on by the Board
was March 18, 1982, at 7:30 p.m., in the fifth
floor conference room, and the suggested topics
are Solid Waste Disposal and Liquid Waste Facili-
ties.
Executive Session President Wahner declared a recess at 9:20 p.m.,
and the meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m., at which
time he excused Mr. Oman and Ms. Reichle, and
adjourned to Executive Session; the Board recon-
vened to the regular meeting at 10:00 p.m.
MOTION Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Direc-
tor Crank, to purchase the Existing Sewer Plan
from Don Stevens at a cost of $1,000. Motion was
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
MOTION Director Hanson made a motion, seconded by Direc-
tor Crank, to direct Mr. Mattern and Mr. Hamers to
list all the items due which Mr. Stevens should
provide at no cost to the District, and to list
those items which are acknowledged should have an
associated cost. It is agreed the cost shall be
$53 /hour plus reproduction costs. Prior to the
issuance of a Purchase Order, a lump sum cost per
item or an estimated time and /or dollar cost per
item must be submitted and approved. Motion was
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: DIRECTORS: Wahner, Crank, Hutchison,
Hanson, Green.
NOES: DIRECTORS: None
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None
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ADJOURNMENT The President declared the meeting adjourned at.
10:05 p.m.
"Presid 4nt Secretary
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