Minutes - Recycling - 2010-04-19n
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
April 19, 2010
The Costa Mesa Sanita7 District Recycling Committee met on April 19, 2010 at
12:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Robert Ooten, Arlene Schafer
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Sherry Kallab
Others Present: None
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
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I. Recycling Committee Goals for 2009 -2010
Director Ooten requested Mr. Carroll only integrate relevant Recycling Committee Goals
into the Strategic Plan and discontinue with the goals that are not applicable.
II. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Meetings, Funding and
Grant Program
Mr. Fauth reported the OC Waste and Recycling Committee Meeting was attended by
Jocelyn Schamber.
Mr. Fauth is in the process of coordinating a composting class for Costa Mesa residents
led by Ms. Francine Kaplan, PhD. This will provide an opportunity to observe Ms. Kaplan
and assess her skill level prior to scheduling the mass presentations with school
representatives as stipulated in the 2008 -09 Grant.
Mr. Fauth advised the Committee that the new 2008 -09 Grant does not include Earth
Machines for distribution to CMSD residents, only schools. Mr. Fauth stated that the
Board of Directors must decide if they wish to continue with the residential program and, if
so, plan for this additional expenditure in the budget.
Director Ooten and President Schafer stated they believe in the benefits of composting
and would like to see this program continue.
is Mr. Carroll requested Mr. Fauth verify if Earth Machines were allotted for in the proposed
2010 -11 budget or not.
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Ill. Orange County Cities Food Waste Recycling
No report was given on this item as Trisha Throop, CR &R, was absent from the meeting.
Director Ooten stated food waste was identified as the next big recycling opportunity
because a typical restaurant disposes of more than 50 tons of waste per year. Mr. Fauth
reported this large pilot program is being conducted in South County by CR &R and OC
Waste and Recycling on a $400K grant.
IV. Cash for Appliances
Mr. Fauth stated California is giving out increased rebates so now is a good time to replace
old appliances.
V. South Coast Plaza 21st Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show
Mr. Fauth provided a handout to make the Recycling Committee aware of the South Coast
Plaza Spring Garden Show community event.
VI. CR &R Report on Other Agencies Recycling Programs
No report was given on this item due to Trisha Throop, CR &R being absent from the
meeting.
Mr. Carroll suggested that in the future, Ms. Throop provide written reports on agenda
items pertaining to CR &R and send them via email in the event of her absence.
VII. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
Mr. Fauth summarized the six topics addressed in the Operations Manager Reports for the
Board packet. President Schafer requested more attention be given to College Park
neighborhoods from the CMSD Ordinance Enforcement Officer, Isidro Gallardo.
Ms. Revak indicated there are three fieldtrips scheduled to tour the materials recovery
facility at CR &R and the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill for Estancia High School, California
Elementary and College Park Elementary.
Mr. Carroll discussed an upcoming meeting with Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick, City of Costa Mesa
Planning Commission, regarding an application to open a recycling center on Placentia
and 18th Street. The City of Costa Mesa intends to deny this application due to zoning
issues and a negative response from the residents; however, Mr. Fitzpatrick wants to learn
more about recycling programs in general. Mr. Mike Carey, Orange Coast Recycling
Center will be in attendance as well.
Director Ooten questioned why Stericycle is not included on the Recycling Committee
agenda. Mr. Carroll stated it was an oversight on his part and Stericycle will be discussed
at the Board of Directors meeting.
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VIII. Public Comments
No public present at the meeting.
IX. Next Meeting Date — May 17, 2010
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Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m.
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