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Minutes - Board - 2007-01-17• • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY17,2007 The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa CALL TO ORDER Sanitary District met in regular session on January 17, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT: President Perry called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Director Monahan led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Fauth gave the invocation. Art Perry, Arlene Schafer, Bob Ooten, James Ferryman, Gary Monahan, DIRECTORS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Robin B. Hamers, Manager /District Engineer; Alan Burns, Legal Counsel; Tom Fauth, Assistant Manager; Joan Revak, Board Secretary/Program Manager /Clerk of the District; Marc Davis, Treasurer; Sherry Kallab, Accountant; Karl Dulake, Maintenance Supervisor; Debbie Bjornson, Permit Processing Specialist; Denise Gilbert, Permit Processing Specialist OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dan Worthington, 2963 Mindanao Drive, Costa Mesa Ms. Elise Loeb, 2285 Columbia Drive, Costa Mesa Ms. Angie Hook, 2285 Columbia Drive, Costa Mesa Mr. Dan DeBassio, 2568 Westminster Avenue, Costa Mesa • sA;$F COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING y JANUARY 17, 2007 PAGE 2 . ............................... CONSENT CALENDAR . ............................... Vice President Schafer requested item 10, Project Status Report, be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Vice President Schafer motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with 'the exclusion of the Project Status Report. Director Monahan seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. REPORTS MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of Special Meeting — December 6, The Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 6, 2006 2006, were approved as distributed. Minutes of Investment Oversight Committee The Minutes of the Investment Oversight Meeting — December 14, Committee Meeting of December 14, 2006, were 2006 approved as distributed. Minutes of Regular Meeting — The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December December 14, 2006 14, 2006, were approved as distributed. MANAGER'S REPORTS REFUNDS There were no refunds for the month of December 2006 Occupancy Report and Payment of $195,257.21 The Trash Occupancy Count documented an to Costa Mesa Disposal — increase of 13 units for the occupancy report for January 2007 solid waste collection as of January 1, 2007. Therefore, the total for January is 21,327. Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for $195,257.21 for January 2007 collection based on occupancy report. Said payment in the amount of $195,257.21 to Costa Mesa Disposal to be ratified on the February 2007 warrant register. f e�; COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT a Y �k, MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING °° -r JANUARY 17, 2007 tid`-Po$Aj$U'�" PAGE 3 Monthly Spill Report to The Monthly Spill Report to the Regional Water Regional Water Quality Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for December Control Board (RWQCB) 2006 was accepted as submitted. Minutes of Safety /Loss The Minutes of the Safety /Loss Control Meeting of Control Meeting - December 19, 2006 were approved as distributed. December 19, 2006 Minutes of Office Staff The Minutes of the Office Staff Meeting of Meeting - December 11, 2006 were approved as distributed. December 11, 2006 Additional Container The Additional Container Program Report showing Program Report 2,523 barrels as of January 16, 2006 was accepted as submitted. ENGINEER'S REPORTS Project Status Report The Project Status Report dated January 2006 was pulled for discussion. . TREASURER'S REPORTS Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of December 2006 was December 2006 accepted as submitted. Treasurer's Report as of The Treasurer's Report as of December 2006 was December 2006 accepted as submitted. Warrant 2007 -7 for Warrant Resolution #CMSD 2007 -7 was approved, December 2006 in the authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the amount of $552,780.25 warrant ratifying the payment of certain claims and demands, and specifying the funds out of which the same were paid in the amount of $552,780.25. Directors Expenses for the Director Compensation and Expense Month of December 2006 Reimbursements for the Month of December 2006 were approved and ratified as follows: Director Ferryman: $340.00 President Perry: $340.00 Vice President Schafer: $850.00+ 4.45 Director Ooten: $340.00 . Director Monahan: $340.00 COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ;4 fL MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING ' JANUARY 17, 2007 PAGE 4 .......................... END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ......................... Vice President Schafer requested an update on Project #171 Reconstructing Force Main for Tustin Pumping Station. Mr. Hamers reported the pumping station has been renamed Irvine Pumping Station. Mr. Hamers reported they are finishing the design of the Irvine Pumping Station and anticipate construction before summer. As a component of the pump station, the force main is also being reconstructed. Vice President Schafer motioned to approve the Project Status Report. Director Ooten seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Revak reported there was one written communication received from Mr. Chuck • Winsor thanking Mr. Hamers for his congratulatory email of January 6, 2007. Mr. Hamers informed the Board Mr. Winsor was promoted to Engineering Manager, joining OCSD Division 420 on January 5, 2007.' PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public in attendance. MANAGER'S REPORTS TRASH CONTAINER REFUND REQUEST FROM DAN DEBASSIO AT 2568 WESTMINSTER AVENUE Mr. Hamers reported Mr. Dan DeBassio is in attendance at the meeting to request the Board consider amending the refund policy regarding trash containers. The Board established the refund policy at the September 14, 2006 regular meeting. A cutoff date of January 1, 2006 was established for granting requested refunds to residents who purchased a trash container prior to the institution of the District's variable rate program. Mr. DeBassio purchased the container approximately 6 weeks prior to the cutoff date. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 2007 PAGE 5 • Mr. DeBassio addressed the Board and related that he p urchased his extra trash container in November of 2005 for $62.39. When the variable rate structure program was instituted, Mr. DeBassio returned his container and requested a refund. Mr. DeBassio, along with three residents who purchased containers around the same time, were denied a refund based upon the January 1, 2006 cutoff date. Mr. DeBassio requested the Board reconsider the cutoff date and grant a refund to the four applicants. Discussion regarding the refund policy was held. Director Monahan expressed he felt the requests of the four applicants were submitted in a timely manner and the applicants deserved to be refunded. Director Monahan also stated that changing the cutoff date didn't set a precedent because no one else had applied for a refund over the past year and any future applicants would be deemed not to have applied in a timely manner. Director Monahan motioned to approve a refund of fees paid for the purchase of a trash container to the four applicants who had applied and were denied based on the cutoff date of January 1, 2006. Director Ooten seconded. Motion carried as follows: • Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None Mr. DeBassio, Ms. Hook, and Ms. Loeb left the meeting at 6:30 p.m. CMSD STRATEGIC PLAN YEAR 2005/2006 STRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION ITEMS Mr. Hamers reported the Strategic Planning Action Items for the year 2005 -2006 have been accomplished. YEAR 2007 -2008 STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 26 & 27,2007 Mr. Hamers confirmed the dates of the Strategic Planning Workshop scheduled for January 26 and 27, 2007. The meeting on Saturday, January 27th will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the District Headquarters. Director Monahan requested the information be placed on the District's website. Mr. Hamers reported the District's website was not fully operational. Director 3P;g, COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING 4 qj; JANUARY 17, 2007 �" .. PAGE 6 • Monahan requested the meeting information be sent to the local newspapers. Ms. Revak stated the agenda is posted at the District office, the library and three newspapers. PRE - MEETING - JANUARY 22, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M. Mr. Hamers confirmed the date of the pre- meeting of January 22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at District Headquarters. All Directors will attend the pre - meeting. DISTRICT YARD UPDATE Mr. Fauth contacted Mr. Doug Lofstrom to discuss the long term use of the fair grounds, including having an on -site building to house the District's hoist and other large equipment. Mr. Lofstrom will meet with Ms. Becky Bailey - Findley to ensure the District's arrangement with the fair grounds is included in their strategic plan. Staff will contact Mr. Lofstrom to arrange a meeting with Ms. Bailey - Findley at her earliest convenience. . Mr. Fauth spoke with Mr. Don Gregg requesting he make a listing of all commercial properties that would meet the needs of the District. Mr. Gregg will provide the information for the Strategic Planning Meeting. Mr. Harriers requested Mr. Fauth contact Mr. Gregg to see if the information could be available for the pre- meeting. Mr. Fauth will provide a schematic of the fair grounds to Director Monahan at the pre- meeting on January 22, 2007. NEW DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING AND GROUNDS AD HOC COMMITTEE Update on Column Improvements, Painting, and Landscaping Mr. Fauth reported the painting and column improvements have been completed. Ms. Gilbert reported she contacted three landscape companies to obtain a bid for landscaping the District Headquarters. Ms. Gilbert reported receiving two responses to date. The two companies have been given a copy of the landscape plans previously produced for the District. Ms. Gilbert expects the bids to be presented shortly. • C] • 0 f Aa«aF COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING �.r qFi JANUARY 17, 2007 PAGE 7 Staff will request bids for a landscape maintenance contract once the landscaping has been completed. RECYCLING REPORTS WASTE DIVERSION REPORT — DECEMBER 2006 Ms. Revak presented the Waste Diversion Reports for December 2006 showing a 50.51 % diversion rate. Director Ooten motioned the Waste Diversion Report be received and filed. Vice President Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5 -0. CONTRACT PAYMENT TO CR TRANSFER FOR RECYCLING SERVICES AND DISPOSAL PAYMENT FOR DECEMBER 2006 SERVICES Ms. Revak presented the Invoices for December 2006 recycling services and disposal. Director Monahan motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for the month of December 2006 in the amount of $169,428.32. Vice President Schafer seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None Director Monahan motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for Santa Ana Heights for the month of December 2006 in the amount of $10,182.89. Vice President Schafer seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None • k COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT �= MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING =, JANUARY 17, 2007 PAGE 8 ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REPORT Mr. Fauth stated there is no report due to the absence of Mr. Shef, Ordinance Enforcement Officer. Mr. Fauth anticipates his return to work in the very near future. UPDATE ON MONITOR VIDEO Mr. Fauth met with representatives from Monitor Video and reviewed the modular approach for the revised video to be placed on the website as well as DVD. The script was received and in the process of being edited. DISTRICT RECEPTIONIST AND PART -TIME ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Mr. Harriers reported a permanent receptionist was hired after evaluation of multiple applicants. Mr. Hamers expressed his appreciation to the Board for their suggestion of having a person as opposed to a machine answering the District telephones. Mr. Fauth expressed his satisfaction with the applicant who was hired and stated she is very pleasant, very skilled, and always looks for challenges. Mr. Fauth reported a part -time assistant accountant has been hired to assist so Ms. Kallab. The applicant had been working for the District through Apple One. Mr. Fauth stated she is familiar with the software and District procedures. The position is a permanent part -time position anticipated to be 20 hours per week. RECYCLING COMMITTEE — WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 — 4:30 P.M., CMSD BOARDROOM, 628 W. 19TH STREET, COSTA MESA RECYCLING COMMITTEE GOALS FOR 2005/2006 AND 2007/2008 Director Ooten reported the Recycling Committee met and established recycling goals setting a timeline for events. Discussion was held regarding providing tours of the Orange County Sanitation District and the groundwater replenishment system. The Committee discussed ways of increasing advertisement of events. Discussion was also held regarding inviting various experts to speak to the Committee about possible events and programs. TELEPHONE BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM - NOVEMBER 13 THROUGH DECEMBER 29, 2006 The 2006 School Telephone Book Recycling Program concluded on December 29, 2006 with a total of 8,932 books (17.86 tons) collected. Twenty -seven schools participated in the program. • saA „\ COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 2007 PAGES Kline school was the winner in the elementary chool category. Costa Mesa rY High School, 7th and 8th grades, won for the middle school category, and Estancia High School for the competition between the high schools. Ms. Revak explained the awards were presented to the schools by the Directors and she would arrange with the Directors and the schools a presentation schedule. Director Monahan suggested modifying the program in future years to award exceptional effort performance. The program will be discussed at the Strategic Planning Meeting. Vice President Schafer suggested notifying the newspaper of the program. Director Ferryman motioned to award an additional grand prize of $400 to Pomona School for their outstanding effort. Director Monahan seconded. In reviewing the collection data, it was noted that the matrix information was not complete. The motion and second were withdrawn and the item will be brought back to the February meeting for further consideration while incorporating Director Monahan's recommendations. E -WASTE EVENT — FEBRUARY 24, 2007 AT CITY CORPORATION YARD Director Ooten reported the E -Waste event to be held on February 24, 2007, will be held at the City Corporation Yard. This event is being held with a new vendor and will be at no cost to the District. Director Monahan requested information as to the advertising of the event by both the District and the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Fauth reported the City has a moratorium on banners to advertise the event. Director Monahan stated he would attempt to negotiate with the City regarding the use of banners. DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC AND UNIVERSAL WASTES THROUGH CR &R Director Ooten reported the Committee discussed options for the disposal of electronic waste. SOURCE REDUCTION Director Ooten reported Staff is researching various methods of source reduction. • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT aAE�e' °r MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING !' JANUARY 17, 2007 PAGE 10 INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT MATCHING FUND OPPORTUNITY Director Ooten reported staff of IWMD is in the process of finalizing the matching fund opportunity and Director Ooten anticipates the unveiling of the program to occur in June or July of 2007. ENGINEER'S REPORTS WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS — (WDR) GENERAL UPDATE Mr. Hamers reported the District is now under the new order; the original order was rescinded. Mr. Hamers reported the Orange County Sanitation District will be hosting a seminar on sewer laterals with representatives from City of Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Fullerton speaking on maintaining sewer laterals in the public right -of -way. The seminar will be held March 15, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A flyer will be distributed to managers and council persons of all agencies. Mr. Hamers encouraged attendance at the seminar. 330 W. BAY STREET; TRACT NO. 16694; CONSTRUCTION OF CMSD SEWER Mr. Hamers reported the documents are not yet complete and will bring the item back to the Board at a future meeting. 2501 HARBOR BLVD; TRACT NO. 16937; CONSTRUCTION OF CMSD SEWER Mr. Hamers reported the documents are not yet complete and will bring the item back to the Board at a future meeting. TREASURER'S REPORTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CBIZ ACCOUNTING, TAX AND ADVISORY OF ORANGE COUNTY, LLC FOR TREASURER SERVICES Mr. Davis introduced the Professional Services Agreement with CBIZ Accounting, Tax and Advisory of Orange County, LLC for Treasurer Services. • A;a COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT 4s MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Y F� JANUARY 17, 2007 "RQiY _ PAGE 11 Mr. Burns gave a brief description of the agreement. Director Ooten motioned to approve the Professional Services Agreement with CBIZ Accounting, Tax and Advisory of Orange County, LLC for treasurer services. Vice President Schafer seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -730 — APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT TREASURER Mr. Davis provided a breakdown of who would be performing various financial tasks and introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -730, A RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT APPOINTING A DISTRICT TREASURER. Director Ferryman motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -730, appointment of District Treasurer. Director Monahan seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -731 AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND Mr. Davis introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -731, A RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND. Director Ferryman motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -731, authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund. Director Ooten seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten • Noes: None r� LJ hair COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY17,2007 PAGE 12 RESOLUTION NO. 207 -732 AUTHORIZING DISTRICT TREASURER AND DEPUTY DISTRICT TREASURER TO EXECUTE TRANSACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CUSTODY AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF NEW YORK Mr. Davis introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -732, A RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT AUTHORIZING DISTRICT TREASURER AND DEPUTY DISTRICT TREASURER TO EXECUTE TRANSACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CUSTODY AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Director Ooten motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -732, authorizing the District Treasurer and Deputy District Treasurer to execute transactions in accordance with a custody agreement with the Bank of New York. Vice President Schafer seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None • ATTORNEY'S REPORT CMSD ORDINANCE NO. 57 REGARDING TRASH CONTAINERS Mr. Burns introduced Ordinance No. 57, AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT REGARDING TRASH CONTAINERS. Director Ferryman motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 57. Director Ooten seconded. Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None c: • age ` COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 2007 ,a PAGE 13 SELECTED LAWS ALL PUBLIC OFFICERS SHOULD KNOW Mr. Burns presented a memorandum providing a brief synopsis of laws pertinent to Board members. Mr. Burns encouraged Board members to review the memo and invited them to contact him should they have any questions. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST FOR SEWER LINE AND PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE RECORDS Mr. Burns reported sewer maintenance was contracted through the City of Costa Mesa. Upon severing that agreement and beginning maintenance using District Staff, it was discovered that previous maintenance had not been performed as expected. The District is in the process of performing a condition assessment. Under the Public Records Act, Mr. Burns requested the sewer maintenance records from the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Burns received a response letter dated January 4, 2007, from Mr. William Morris, Director of Public Services, stating all records had been placed in a box, and the box was no longer in the City's possession. • Mr. Burns expressed his concern and suggested an in -depth discussion be held at a closed session. Mr. Hamers distributed photos documenting the debris pulled from various lines in the District. The Board will continue discussion at a Special Meeting on February 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. ASTIN, LOCKE V CMSD (SUP COURT CASE NO. 06CCO5755) STATUS REPORT (POSSIBLE NEED FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9(A) Discussion will be held in a closed session. AGREEMENT FOR E -WASTE EVENT ON FEBRUARY 24, 2007 Mr. Burns introduced an Agreement between the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and ARC International for a no -cost a -waste collection event to be held on February 24, 2007. 0 Director Ferryman motioned to accept the agreement. Vice President Schafer seconded. • 0 • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 2007 PAGE 14 Motion carried as follows: Ayes: Perry, Schafer, Monahan, Ferryman, Ooten Noes: None LOCAL MEETINGS (INCLUDES REPORTS BY ALL DIRECTORS REPRESENTATING CMSD) ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (OCSD) — DECEMBER 20, 2006 (DIRECTOR FERRYMAN) Director Ferryman attended the December 20, 2006 OCSD meeting and reported the following: ❑ Mr. Jim Ruth will continue as Interim General Manager ❑ Appointed a new Steering Committee ❑ Groundwater replenishment project scheduled to be unveiled in December 2007 SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY (SARFPA) (PRESIDENT PERRY President Perry stated the meeting for the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency has not yet taken place for the month of January. INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY (ISDOC) (VICE PRESIDENT SCHAFER) Vice President Schafer attended the December 12, 2006 and the January 9, 2007 meetings and reported the following: ❑ New Board members introduced ❑ Dates given for Quarterly Lunch Meetings ❑ Vice President Schafer provided reports on LAFCO and CSDA ❑ Next Quarterly Meeting to be held on March 29, 2007 at IRWD • I] COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ,andtP_xd`\ MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING ` JANUARY 17, 2007 A PAGE 15 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) (VICE PRESIDENT SCHAFER Vice President Schafer attended the January 10, 2007 meeting and reported the following: ❑ Discussion of "supercity" including Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, (including Surfside) Rossmoor, and Sunset Beach. ❑ MSR review for CMSD has been moved from February to March 2007 CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CSDA) (VICE PRESIDENT SCHAFER Vice President Schafer attended the January 11 -12, 2007 meeting and reported the following: ❑ CSDA Chairpersons presented goals ❑ Vice President Schafer presented on Membership and Recruitment ❑ Government Affairs day to be held in March 2007 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES (CASA) No report provided OTHER MEETINGS QUALIFYING FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER CMSD ORDINANCE N. 55, OPERATIONS CODE SECTION 3.01.030 WACO Vice President Schafer attended the January 5, 2007 meeting and reported the following: ❑ 2007 Children's Water Education Festival ❑ Dave Cordero reported on SBS ❑ Emergency contact ❑ WEROC • ,:fl,_ COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17 2007 a � PAGE 16 • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Vice President Schafer attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting and reported the following: ❑ Members provided reports ❑ Legislative meetings changed to Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. ❑ New Chairperson appointed CITY /DISTRICTS LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING Director Ooten, Mr. Hamers, and Mr. Fauth attended the meeting on Friday January 12, 2007 and reported the following: ❑ Presentations from Mesa Staff continuing the rebate program for controlling irrigation systems ❑ Desalinization program ❑ Revising fee schedule ❑ Mr. Hamers presented on proposed sewer lateral committee 0 OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business presented. NEW BUSINESS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 12, 2007 President Perry requested a change in the April 12, 2007 meeting date. The April regular meeting was changed to April 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. The February regular meeting was changed from February 8, 2007 to February 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS Director Monahan suggested the meetings remain as scheduled as the second Thursday of each month. President Perry reported the Newport Mesa School District is installing waterless urinals • in all schools. • rAF COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT t e MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17,2007 PAGE 17 ADJOURNMENT At 8:00 p.m., President Perry recessed the meeting to closed session, Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(a) Closed session convened at 8:01 p.m. ASTIN, LOCKE V CMSD (SUP COURT CASE NO. 06CCO5755) STATUS REPORT (POSSIBLE NEED FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9(A) The regular meeting reconvened at 8:17 p.m. No action was taken in the closed session. President Perry adjourned the meeting at 8:18. p.m. SECRETARY PRESIDENT