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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
December 8, 2008
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met at 12:00 p.m. at 628 W.
19th Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Robert Ooten, Art Perry
Staff Present: Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Sherry Kallab,
Denise Gilbert
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
1. Recycling Committee Goals
The Committee reviewed the Recycling Committee goals and updates were
approved.
II. 2008 School Telephone Book Recycling Program
Ms. Revak presented an update on the 2008 Telephone Book Recycling Program
and provided the Weekly Collection Data 2008 chart. Kline School is leading in
the collection with a total of 41.82 lbs. — almost 14 books per student. Ms. Revak
noted the invitation letter to the schools stipulated eligibility for an award required a
minimum of /2 book per student. Nineteen schools have not yet reached that goal
and a letter will be sent to those schools as a reminder they will not receive a
participation award unless the minimum goal is met.
Ms. Revak also reported on a meeting on December 3, 2008 with Mr. Jim Troup,
Manager of Environmental Issues from AT &T San Francisco and Laura Wills
Ochoa, Southern California Area Marketing Manager. Mr. Troup requested the
District invoice AT &T the amount of $1,600 to offset the cost of flyers and posters
this year and offered to do the printing for the CMSD next year. Ms. Ochoa offered
to provide giveaways to grand prize winners, such as tickets to an Angel game and
other events. Staff will arrange for Ms. Ochoa to attend a future Recycling
Committee meeting and perhaps accompany a Director to an award presentation
ceremony with additional giveaways. Mr. Troup will provide new AT &T t- shirts for
students and rulers made from recycled phone books. A letter of appreciation will
0 be sent to AT &T.
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Ill. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Meetings and Grant
Program
Mr. Fauth reported on the Grant program and the possibility of using funds to
reduce materials going to the landfills through CR &R and applying for grant funds
for the Perris facility. Criteria for the next grant is being refined. The four current
areas for use of grant funds are to promote and educate the public on recycling
benefits; provide local methods to dispose of HHW materials; a pilot program for
compost bins; and sponsorship of a -waste events.
IV. Partnerships with OCSD
A. Biosolids
B. No Drugs Down the Drain
There were no updates on Biosolids or "No Drugs down the Drain ".
V. Disposal of Residential Grease in CMSD Trash Collection Program
There were no updates provided.
VI. Alternatives to Junk Mail
Mr. Hamers reported on a sign Mr. Dan Worthington presented at the last regular
Board of Directors meeting with the intent of reducing unsolicited literature
delivered to residents and discussion on the subject ensued. It was pointed out
that a "no trespassing" sign may also be effective in that trespassers can be
reported to the police for appropriate action. Mr. Hamers reported Mr. Burns,
CMSD legal counsel, is communicating with the city attorney for the City of Costa
Mesa to discuss the City's position on political candidates canvassing during an
election. The full Board of Directors will be asked to determine a position on
whether to support the sign as proposed by Mr. Worthington. Another alternative
to reducing junk mail is using the "800" number to be removed from mailing lists
and publishing information
VII. Tour of CR &R and Frank L. Bowerman Landfill for General Manager and
Directors of Mesa Consolidated Water District — Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Ms. Gilbert reported a tour of CR &R and the Frank L. Bowerman Landfill for the
General Manager and Directors of the Mesa Consolidated Water District is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Ms. Gilbert will verify the number of
persons attending and arrange for appropriate transportation.
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VIII. Food Recycling
Ms. Gilbert and Ms. Jackson will attend a workshop on the subject of Food
Recycling on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at the Newport Beach Central
Library.
IX. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
Director Ooten reported on a SWANA Workshop being held on Thursday,
January 8, 2009 in Ontario. The item will be placed on the agenda for the regular
Board meeting on Friday, December 19, 2008.
X. Public Comments
There was no public present at the meeting.
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m.
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