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Minutes - Board - 1996-07-11COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes of Board of Directors Regular Meeting held July 11, 1996 Call to Order: The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District met in regular session on July 11, 1996, at 6:00 p.m., in Conference room 1 —A at the Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Director Ferryman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Director Perry led the Pledge of Allegiance. Director Reade gave the Invocation. Roll Call: Directors Present: James Ferryman, Arthur Perry, Nate Reade, Arlene Schafer, Dan Worthington. Staff Present: Robin Hamers, Manager/Engineer; Florine Reichle, Assistant Manager /Clerk of the District; Reba Coulter, Finance; Dawn Guastella, Permit Specialist; Joan Revak, Administrative Secretary. • Others Present: Mr. Douglas Foster, 2191 Rural Lane,�Costa Mesa; Ms. Donna Fuller, 354 Villanova, Costa Mesa. COSTA MESA DISPOSAL CPI INCREASE Ms. Coulter explained the rate change called for in Costa Mesa Disposal's ;contract with the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Ms. Coulter stated Staff calculated the twelve —month CPI as of May 1996 to be 1.547 %. Therefore, the 1996 -97 trash rate per occupancy, per month, effective July 1, 1996, will be $7.3446, an increase of $0.1119. �J Director Reade motioned to adopt the 1996 -97 rate of $7.3446, effective July 1, 1996. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Hamers advised the Board of two corrections to the Consent Calendar. The refund requests of Ethel Travis were corrected to reflect a trash refund of $1,770.58 and sewer refund of $204.97. Directors Reade and Worthington expressed their concern at the large amount of refunds. Mr. Hamers requested Ms. Coulter research the impact to the trash and sewer rates. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ' Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 2 MOTION /Approved On� motion by Director Perry, seconded by Director Reade, and carried 5 -0, all Consent Calendar items, , after corrections to the refunds, were approved as recommended. MINUTES Report of Study Session, June 5, 1996 Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting, June 13, 1.996 REPORTS MANAGER'S REPORTS Approved Occupancy Report and payment of • $160,868.77 to Costa Mesa Disposal for trash collection services for July 1996 PROOF OF OUTSIDE TRASH SERVICE AND SIGNED STATEMENTS The report for the study session of June 5, 1996, was received and filed. The minutes for the regular meeting of June 13, 1996, were approved as distributed. The Trash Occupancy Count reflected an increase of 1 unit in ,the occupancy report for solid waste collection as of July 1, 1996. Therefore, the total for July is 21,903. Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for $160,868.77 to Costa Mesa Disposal on August 1, 1.996, for payment for July trash collection based on the July count of 21,903. Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $1,364.04 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Mr. Joseph Bower refund request from Mr. Joseph Bower, originally submitted in April 1996, was approved in the amount of $1,364.04 for property located at 3002 Fillmore, a three —unit parcel, As �essor's Parcel No. 141 - 134 -54, requesting refund of $1,364.04 for fiscal years 1993 -94 to 1995 -96. Mr. Bower has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. • Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $1,364.04 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Mr. Joseph Bower refund request from Mr. Joseph Bower, originally submitted 0 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 3 in March 1996, was approved in the amount of $1,364.04 for property located at 1303 Baker Street, a three —unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 141 - 191 -25, requesting refund of $1,364.04 for fiscal years 1993 -94 to 1995 -96. Mr. Bower has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $147.56 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Mr. Donald Hester refund request from Mr. Donald Hester, originally submitted in October 1995, was approved in the amount of $147.56 for property located at 2223 Pacific Ave, Unit P, Costa Mesa, CA, a one —unit parcel, Parcel Number 931- 170-22 for fiscal year 1994 -95. Mr. Hester has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa ® Sanitary District. Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $3,465.84 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Mr. E. R. Lacroix refund request from Mr. E. R. Lacroix was approved in the amount of $3,465.84 for property located at 180 Cabrillo, Costa Mesa, CA, a twenty — four —unit parcel, Parcel Numbers 937 - 350 -31 to 937 - 350 -56, for fiscal year 1993- 94. 24 units x $144.41 = $3,465.84. Mr. Lacroix has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $3,541.44 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Mr. E. R. Lacroix refund request from Mr. E. R. Lacroix was approved in the amount of $3,541.44 for property located at 180 Cabrillo, Costa Mesa, CA, a twenty— four —unit parcel, Parcel Numbers 937 - 350 -31 to 937 - 350 -56, for fiscal year 1994 -95. 24 units x $147.56 = $3,541.44. • Mr. Lacroix has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 4 Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $3,905.04 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Mr. E. R. Lacroix refund request from Mr. E. R. Lacroix was approved in the amount of $3,905.04 for property located at 180 Cabrillo, Costa Mesa, CA, a twenty— four —unit parcel, Parcel Numbers 937- 350 -31 to 937 - 350 -56, for fiscal year 1995 -96. 24 units x $162.71 = $3,905.04. Mr. Lacroix has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $1,167.88 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Mr. William St. Clair refund request from Mr. William St. Clair, originally submitted August 7, 1995, was approved in the amount of $1,167.88 for property located at 201.0 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, a four —unit parcel, Parcel Number 426 -221- 03, for fiscal years 1993 -94 and 1994 -95. Mr. St. Clair has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $53.16 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a sewer Mr. James Tsai refund request from Mr. James Tsai, originally submitted in March 1996, was approved in the amount of $53.16 for property located at 2014 Maple Avenue, a thirteen —unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 422 - 092 -25, for fiscal years 1993 -94 through 1995 -96. Board approved previous refund on 4- 17 -96. A field check of the complex revealed fourteen mailboxes. Further investigation revealed one mailbox is used as an overflow and there are thirteen actual units. Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $3,795.61 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Mr. Chung Yi Chang in refund request of $8,837.80 for fiscal years 1.990 -91 to accordance with District 1994 -95 from Mr. Chung Yi Chang was approved in the • policy amount of $3,795.61 for property located at 382 Victoria Street, a thirteen —unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 419- 042-07, fiscal years 1993 -94 to 1994 -95. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 5 • Mr. Chang has provided evidence of outside trash service and a signed statement as required by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. REFUND REQUESTS Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $1,770.58 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a trash Ms. Ethel Travis refund request from Ms. Ethel Travis requesting refund of $1,770.58, was approved in the amount of $1,770.58 for property located at 301 Mesa Drive, a one —unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 439 - 101 -10, fiscal years 1993 -94, (partial), 1994 -95 and 1995 -96. Ms. Travis had been billed for four units. Prior to a fire that gutted the structure, there was a single— family home. Approved payment of In accordance with Resolution No. 96 -584, adopted by the $20497 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District on April 17, 1996, a refund . Ms. Ethel Travis request from Ms. Ethel Travis requesting sewer refund of $204.97 was approved in the amount of $204.97 for property located at 301 Mesa Drive, a one —unit parcel, Assessor's Parcel No. 439- 101 -10, fiscal years 1993 -94, (partial), 1994 -95 and 1995 -96. • Ms. Travis had been billed for four units. Prior to a fire that gutted the structure, there was a single— family home. RECYCLING REPORTS Waste Diversion Report The Waste Diversion Report for June 1996 showing a June 1996 was received and 32.81% diversion rate was received and filed. filed Approved Contract Payment The Board approved contract payment to CR Transfer for to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for the month of June 1996 $105.972.67 in the amount of $105,972.67. District Safety Committee The minutes for the District Safety Committee meeting of Meeting of June 12, 1996 June 12, 1996, were approved as distributed. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 TREASURER'S REPORTS Page 6 Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of June 30, 1996, was accepted as June 30, 1996, was received submitted. and filed Report of Monies on The Report of Monies on Deposit as of June 30, 1996, was Deposit as of June 30, accepted as submitted. 1996, was received and filed Approved Warrant 97 -01 Warrant Resolution #CMSD 97 -01 was approved, for June 1996, in the amount authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the warrant of $452,478.18 and instructing the Finance Department to draw a warrant from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District General Fund in the amount of $452,478.18. Investment Oversight The Investment Oversight Committee report was accepted Committee Meeting as submitted. July 11, 1996, 5:30 p.m. ENGINEER'S REPORTS Project Status Report was The Project Status Report for July 1 1996, was accepted as received and filed submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Hamers introduced written communication from Mr. Doug Foster, 2191 Rural Lane, dated July 9, 1996, Mr. Foster was in attendance at the meeting and read his letter aloud, detailing his home's lack of lateral connection to the public sewer system. Mr. Foster's correspondence requested the District absorb the expense of a lateral hookup to the Foster's lot. President Ferryman instructed Staff to research Mr. Foster's situation and return to the Board with a report at the August 8, 1996, Costa Mesa Sanitary District meeting. Mr. Hamers further advised receipt of a CSDA Legislative Update, dated July 8, 1996. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 7 • MANAGER'S REPORTS SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT — AB939 STATUS OF CITY'S WASTE PROGRAM Anti — Scavenging Enforcement Mr. Hamers reviewed a letter he sent to Sergeant Walker regarding the City code enforcement officers taking over the scavenging effort. Mr. Hamers advised that Ms. Guastella will assist in the initiation of the program and coordination with Mr. Ralph Perez, Costa Mesa Disposal. Mr. Hamers reported receipt of an interoffice memorandum dated June 26, 1996, from Mr. William J. Morris, Director of Public Services, City of Costa Mesa, reflecting the May 1996 statistics for scavenging enforcement. There were five citations out of twenty — three calls for service. SRRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM • Household Hazardous Waste Grant Mr. Hamers reported on the meeting between the City of Costa Mesa, Americlean, Director Reade and Staff and outlined the progress being made toward the Household Hazardous Waste roundup. Mr. Hamers reported checking into Americlean's insurance coverage as previously requested by Director Reade. Mr. Hamers provided a copy of Americlean's contract with the City of Costa Mesa and advised they currently have professional and commercial liability insurance. Americlean will provide an additional insured endorsement for the Costa Mesa Sanitary District at no cost to the District. ENGINEER'S REPORTS Proposal to Begin Project 145, Reconstruct Various Sewer Lines A proposal was introduced for Project 11121.00 -145, Reconstructing Various Sewer Lines. Director Reade motioned to approve Project 1112100 -145, Reconstructing Various Sewer Lines, at $63.00 per hour for engineering and $47.00 per hour for drafting, not to exceed $9,600. The construction cost is estimated at $115,000. Also included was Boyle Engineering's independent report stating that the project is warranted and the costs are • reasonable. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 8 Proposal to Begin Project 147, Update Early Warning System Protecting Pumps A proposal was introduced for Project 1112100 -147, Update Early Warning System Protecting Pumps. Also included was Boyle Engineering's independent report stating the project is warranted and the costs are reasonable. Director Perry motioned to approve Project 1112100 -147, Update Early Warning System Protecting Pumps, at $63.00 per hour engineering, $47.00 per hour for draftsman, and $42.00 per hour for inspector, not to exceed $9,500 for design and $9,500 for inspection. The purchase /installation /construction cost is estimated at $65,000. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. TREASURER'S REPORTS Orange County Bankruptcy Update Ms. Coulter reviewed and discussed a memo from the Treasurer's office dated July 21, • 1996. Mr. Hamers reported Orange County is in the process of suing all the advisors who provided investment advice prior to the bankruptcy. Mr. Hamers further related the County is attempting to consolidate the discovery portion of the lawsuit. ATTORNEY'S REPORTS Mr. Flamers advised there was no report. LOCAL MEETINGS Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Mr. Flamers reviewed the agenda and had nothing to report. Special Districts Advisory Committee Meeting Director Schafer summarized her attendance at the initial meeting of the Special Districts Advisory Committee and advised that Mr. Sterling Fox was named as President, and Mr. Sheldon Singer was named Vice President. • C J COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 9 LAFCO Hearing on Garden Grove /Garden Grove Sanitary District - August 7, 1996 President Ferryman requested confirmation of the meeting time for the LAFCO hearing and instructed Staff to notice the meeting as a special meeting . Independent Special Districts of Orange County (ISDOC) 1996 -97 Membership Dues in the amount of $50.00 Director Reade motioned to approve the 1996 -97 membership dues to the Independent Special Districts of Orange County in the amount of $50.00. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Orange County Sanitation Districts (OCSD) Regular Meeting President Ferryman advised the Board of the vote by District on the consolidation efforts • to consolidate the nine sanitation districts into one district. President Ferryman and Jan Debay voted against the consolidation for District 6. President Ferryman related all other Districts voted for the consolidation with the exception of 6 and 14. President Ferryman will monitor the proceedings and update the Board with any developments. City of Costa Mesa Council Meeting Report June 17, 1.996 Director Schafer attended the Council meeting of June 17, 1996, and advised the Board that Mr. Chris Fewel was appointed as Planning Commissioner. Director Schafer provided information for the Board's review. July 1, 1996 Director Worthington attended the Council meeting of July 1, 1996, and reported the Orange County Fair Board was in attendance and discussed proposed future development to the Fairgrounds. It was determined the maximum number of people allowable in attendance at any one time would be 25,000 people. Director Worthington further related the Council discussed AB 2109 and adopted a resolution in opposition to the bill. • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Chamber of Commerce Summit Committee June 25, 1996 Meeting Report Page 10 Director Schafer related there was nothing to report, the Committee will not resume meeting until September 1996. Disaster Preparedness Video Director Schafer reported attendance at the meeting and reported the Committee reviewed their goals and discussed plans to hold an event where emergency kits will be made available for purchase. Director Schafer advised meetings will be suspended until September 1996. OLD BUSINESS Creative Management Solutions — Financial Study City /District Contract Mr. Hamers had nothing to report. Assembly Bill 2109 June 21, 1996 Meeting with Ross Johnson Director Worthington reported on the meeting he attended with President Ferryman and Senator Ross Johnson. Director Worthington and President Ferryman stressed their concerns regarding AB 2109 to Senator Johnson, and were told by Senator Johnson they should be directing their concerns to Assemblyman Pringle. Director Worthington expressed the opinion that their meeting perhaps will not impact Senator Johnson's vote, made him aware of the Board's concerns. June 28, 1996 Meeting at Orange County Sanitation District President Ferryman reported on the June 28, 1996, meeting that he and Mr. Hamers attended. Mr. Art Debolt conducted the meeting and recommended participants contact their local legislators to recommend changes in the bill. President Ferryman determined the meeting was very informative and beneficial. July 11, 1996 Meeting with Mesa Consolidated Water District • President Ferryman, Director Perry and Mr. Hamers met with Mr. Karl Kemp, Ms. Trudy Ohlig, Mr. Hank Panian and Diana Leach. The Mesa Consolidated Water District reported plans to go to Sacramento and testify at a hearing. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes - Board of Directors Meeting held July, 11, 1996 Page 11 President Ferryman reported that the information the Costa Mesa Sanitary District had gathered regarding AB 2109 was shared with the Mesa Consolidated Water District. Ms. Revak reported AB 2109 passed the July 3, 1996, hearing with minor amendments. Ms. Revak reported the Midway City Sanitary District was removed from the bill, the Santiago Water District was moved to a different section of the bill that deals with the ability of the voters in that District to petition to have the issue of consolidation go on the ballot and there were changes regarding Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. Ms. Revak related a recommendation from Mr. Matt Sarboraria to forward any concerns to Assemblyman Pringle. Public Relations Consultant President Ferryman instructed Staff to have Mr. Glen Greener, Public Relations Consultant, send a bill for services rendered to date and wait for direction should the District desire more services. Telephone Book Recycling Program • Response from Schools Ms. Reichle reported a follow -up letter was sent to the schools who had not responded to the District's invitation to participate in the 1996 telephone book recycling program. Ms. Reichle reported receipt of a total of seven responses desiring participation. Adams Elementary, Costa Mesa High School (7th and 8th grades only), Estancia High School, Killybrooke Elementary, Paularino Elementary, TeWinkle Middle School and Whittier Elementary have all expressed a desire to participate in the program. Director Worthington recommended issuing a press release to notify the public of the program's benefits to the schools including the names of the schools who are participating in the program. Modification of Program Ms. Reichle advised the Board she needs to submit the plan to Pac Bell Directory within the next six weeks. The program will be modified to include the seven schools who have responded to the invitation to participate. • • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 NEW BUSINESS Trash Container Storage Enlisting City Support in Removing Rubbish Containers from Public View Page 12 Mr. Hamers reported on the City Council Study Session on July 8, 1996, with the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Board of Directors for the purpose of discussing the screening of rubbish containers from public view. The City of Costa Mesa directed Mr. Tom Kathe, City Attorney, to return to the Council within 30 days with modification language to strengthen the residential screening requirements and add commercial and industrial screening to the ordinance. Mr. Hamers wrote a letter to Mr. Kathe offering his assistance. Special District Risk Management Authority Membership Renewal Mr. Hamers related a letter from Mr. James W. Towns, Executive Director /Risk Manager with the Special District Risk Management Authority, dated June 17, 1996, informing the Costa Mesa Sanitary District of its intention to modify the District's bill for the upcoming 1996 -97 program year. The Special District Risk Management Authority made an error assuming the City of Costa Mesa had assumed liability for the operation of the District's sewer collection system, thereby reducing the 1994 -95 general liability portion from $33,903 to $375. In an effort to reduce the impact on the District's budget, the SDRMA has agreed to a two —year stepped increase, utilizing 50% of the reported payroll information. The revised 1996 -97 amount is $19,621. Mr. Hamers reviewed the excess coverage layers available shown on Schedule B, noting a $3 million excess limit above SDRMA's primary layer ($2.5 million) at an additional cost of $3,143.00. Director Reade motioned to approve payment of $19,621 and select the $3 million option for $3,143.00 for a total of $22,764 and recommended researching other providers for future coverage. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. CR Transfer — CPI Increase Ms. Coulter reviewed the CR Transfer CPI increase. Ms. Coulter related the CPI as of May 1996 was 1.547 %. Ms. Coulter related Staff has calculated the twelve —month CPI percentage increase as of • May 1996 to be $0.30 per ton. The waste diversion percentage has increased to 30% which results in a $1.35 decrease in the landfill fee. The net result is a decrease of $1.05 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 13 40 per ton in the transfer rate. The 1996 -97 transfer rate, effective July 1, 1996, is $38.69 per ton. Director Reade motioned to approve the new rate of $38.69 per ton. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. Orange County Landfills Letter from City of Irvine to Board of Supervisors Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Mr. Paul Brady, Jr., City Manager, City of Irvine to Supervisor Marian Bergeson, County of Orange, dated June 18, 1996, requesting the County develop a long —term comprehensive plan regarding the landfills. CR Transfer's Use of Landfills Mr. Hamers introduced a letter from Mr. Michael J. Silva, President, CR Transfer, dated June 19, 1996, regarding CRT's use of landfills as requested by the Board. • President Ferryman directed Staff to monitor CR Transfer's use of landfills. Change of Office Director Reade notified the Board of his intention to resign from the position as Secretary to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District due to his expected lack of availability during non — meeting times due to family illness. By motion of Director Schafer, seconded by Director Perry, Director Reade's resignation was accepted. Motion carried 5 -0. Director Reade motioned to appoint Director Schafer as Secretary. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Director Perry notified the Board of his possible absence from the August 8, 1996, Board meeting. Director Schafer related she received a letter from Assemblyman Curt Pringle regarding is salaries, which she provided to the Board for their perusal. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting held July 11, 1996 Page 14 • Ms. Coulter provided additional information on the effects of trash and sewer refunds on the budget. Ms. Reichle provided the Board with a 1996 Election Calendar and advised she has more detailed information available if any Directors are interested. ADJOURNMENT At 7:49 p.m. President Ferryman adjourned the meeting. President