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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 8, 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, Jim Ferryman
Staff Present: Rob Harriers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak
PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
A. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT'S "WORKING FOR YOU" VIDEO
Mr. Fauth reported the educational video is at the final version stage, after incorporating
the requested changes, and ready for production and distribution upon approval by the
• Board. Staff recommends production of 250 VHS videotapes and 300 CD -ROM disks.
Board approval will be requested at the May 10, 2001, Regular Board of Directors
Meeting.
B. PUBLIC AWARENESS OF DISTRICT'S SEWER FACILITIES
A report on the Public Awareness of CMSD's Sewer Facilities campaign will be given at
the May 10, 2001, Regular Board of Directors Meeting.
C. CMSD NEWSLETTER
Ms. Revak reported the CMSD Spring Newsletter was mailed to District residents on
May 7, 2001, with the exception of properties with multiple units. Mr. Harriers explained
a problem exists with the database supplied by MIS in that multiple units are not
included. This problem has been addressed and newsletters to those properties will be
mailed out on May 9, 2001.
D. INFORMATION TO COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Hamers reported a letter was sent to Costa Mesa Mayor Libby Cowan and Council
• Members explaining the new standardized container program. Copies of the
Notification Flyer, the Benefits List, new Trash Collection Regulations and the Spring
2001 Newsletter were included. The letter, including enclosures, was also sent to the
City Manager, City Engineer and the Planning Commissioners.
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E. CATHODE RAY TUBE (CRT) LANDFILL DISPOSAL
Mr. Harriers presented a letter of notification received from the Integrated Waste
Management Department informing that Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) are no longer
accepted for disposal at Orange County Landfills. Cathode Ray Tubes are found in old
television sets and computer monitors.
Director Ferryman suggested the District take a proactive position on CRT disposal.
Ms. Revak will have copies of the CRT notification printed so that the District Code
Enforcement Officer, Ron Shef, can distribute and Costa Mesa Disposal can leave at
any residence where a CRT is left for pickup.
G. PUBLIC SERVICES EMERGENCY EXPO - MAY 20, 2001
Mr. Fauth reported the annual City of Costa Mesa Public Services Emergency Expo is
scheduled for Sunday, May 20, 2001 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Representatives
from Costa Mesa Disposal, Roto Industries and CR Transfer will attend and provide
• promotional products. CR Transfer will provide bales of cans for a "guess the # of cans"
contest. Copies of pertinent District flyers (Sharps program, Grasscycling, etc.) will be
available and new standardized containers will be on display.
STANDARDIZED CONTAINER PROGRAM
Mr. Hamers reported the mailing list for notification to residents of the new containers is
being finalized. Staff is awaiting information from Roto Industries on "hot- stamping" for
the containers. Information to the public was provided in the CMSD Newsletter and has
appeared in the press. Staff is receiving many calls from residents inquiring about the
new containers. Director Worthington suggested new signage or banners be placed on
Costa Mesa Disposal trucks indicating, "New Trash Cans are Coming ". Staff will
discuss the idea with Costa Mesa Disposal.
CITY OF COSTA MESA RECYCLING PROGRAMS
Curbside Trash Collection
Mr. Harriers reported that owners of properties the City of Costa Mesa has directed to
• be serviced on site are, with few exceptions, refusing to sign the hold harmless
agreements mailed out by the District. Owners of eight out of forty -eight properties
have signed the hold harmless agreement. Responses from owners refusing to sign the
agreement include: 1) Trash trucks would break up the asphalt and concrete; 2) On-
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street parking is not available and renters park in the driveway; 3) Many children play in
the area creating a safety issue; 4) Busy main streets do not allow for trash trucks
backing out of driveways. Staff recommends forwarding this information to the Public
Services Director for review and to request waiver from City policy in order to continue
to provide curbside trash service at the affected properties.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
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President