Minutes - Recycling - 2001-01-09COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
• Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meeting Held January 9, 2001
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met at 9:30 a.m. in conference
room 1A at the Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Dan Worthington
Staff Present: Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Dawn Schmeisser,
Ron Hayes
PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
A. Video of District's Operations and Services
Mr. Fauth presented a proposal from Monitor Video Production Services for an
informational video for the District. A video highlighting the work of Monitor Video
Production Service was presented to the Committee. Mr. Fauth explained that most of
the previously videoed material was not compatible and could not be used by the
Production Company and would, therefore, have to be re -shot. Mr. Fauth further
informed the Committee that while AT &T provided video services for the beginning of
the project, they are unable to provide additional time to the District. Mr. Fauth reported
the time factor in producing the finished product is three weeks. Discussion was held
on funding the video.
B. Public Awareness of District's Sewer Facilities
Mr. Hamers presented a draft of a proposed "Letter to the Editor" on the benefits of
belonging to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District to better inform the community of the
services provided by the District. Additionally, in response to the current publicity
regarding the disrepair of the sewer systems in many cities, the letter includes an
explanation of the District's commitment to the responsibilities of maintaining its sewer
system — a prized asset. Mr. Hamers recommended a series of public relations
campaign releases as a first step in public education. The proposed letter will be
presented to the Board of Directors at the regular meeting on January 11, 2001.
STANDARDIZED CONTAINER PROGRAM
Mr: Fauth informed the Committee that an analysis of the bids for the container proposal
would be presented to the Board on January 11, 2001 including pricing, aesthetics,
types of materials, and performance. Additionally, a study session is scheduled for
Wednesday, January 17, 2001.
Director Worthington suggested the District begin an educational program to District
residents on the benefits of standardized containers
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Minutes of the Recvclina Committee Meetina January 9. 2001
• CITY OF COSTA MESA RECYCLING PROGRAMS
Curbside Trash Collection
Mr. Hamers reported on the City of Costa Mesa Title 8 amendment, requiring parcels
with five or more residences to be serviced on site. District staff is confirming with
Costa Mesa Disposal the list of parcels that can be serviced on site and the properties
requiring an exemption from the City that will continue to be serviced using curbside
service.
TELEPHONE BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH SCHOOLS
Ms. Revak reported the Year 2000 School Telephone Book Recycling Program
concluded December 15, 2000, with a total of 14,877 books (29.75 tons) collected,
comparing with 19, 617 books (39.23 tons) collected in the 1999 program, a decrease of
24.16 %. Ms. Revak provided a summary of the program totals from its inception in
1996.
For the second year in a row, Kline School (K -8) was the big winner in the elementary
school category; TeWinkle came out on top in the middle school contest, and Estancia
wins again in the competition between the high schools. Ms. Revak provided charts on
weekly collection data and school award totals as well.
Awards totaling $9,599.00 will be distributed to the schools and a schedule of
presentation dates will be forthcoming.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Ms. Revak reported tonnage for the 2001 Christmas Tree Recycling Program is 101.37,
comparing with 133.09 tons collected in last year's program
GREETING CARD RECYCLING PROGRAM
Ms. Schmeisser provided a report on the greeting card program. At the direction of the
Board, staff expanded the program by adding additional drop -off locations for cards.
In addition to City Hall, cards may be deposited at the Costa Mesa Senior Center,
Ramsay Rexall Drugs on Newport Boulevard, White Front Pharmacy and the Costa
Mesa Federal Credit Union. Staff anticipates the program will be very successful with
so the addition of four drop -off locations. Press releases were published in the Los
Angeles Times and Daily Pilot and staff responded to numerous calls from the public.
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Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meetina January 9. 2001
• The meeting was adjourned at 11:01 a.m.
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