2016_07_12_study
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
... an Independent Special District
AGENDA
Michael Scheafer
President
Arthur Perry
Vice President
Robert Ooten
Secretary
Arlene Schafer
Assistant Secretary
James Ferryman
Director
Public Comments. Any member of the public may address the Board. Speakers on
agenda items should identify themselves to the Deputy Clerk before the meeting so that
their input can be provided at the time the item is considered. Speakers on non-agenda
items will be heard under Public Comments. Pursuant to State law, the Board may not
discuss or take action on non-agenda items except under special circumstances.
Speakers must limit their remarks to three minutes or as decided upon by the Presiding
Officer. The Presiding Officer reserves the right to declare any speaker out of order.
Obtaining Agenda Materials: The public is entitled to copies of all documents that are
made part of the agenda packet. If any document or other writing pertaining to an
agenda item is distributed to all or a majority of the Board after the packet is prepared, a
copy of that writing may be obtained at the District offices at 628 W. 19th Street, Costa
Mesa, California. The Deputy Clerk of the District may be contacted at (949) 645-8400.
In Compliance with ADA: Contact Noelani Middenway, (949) 645-8400, 48 hours prior
to meeting if assistance is needed (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS STUDY SESSION
628 W. 19TH STREET, COSTA MESA, CA 92627
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
9:30 AM
I.CALL TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
(If absences occur, consider whether to deem those absences excused based on
facts presented for the absence - such determination shall be the permission
required by law.)
III.PUBLIC COMMENTS
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make comments on
items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District that
are not listed on this agenda. Members of the public will have the opportunity to
address the Board of Directors about all other items on this agenda at the time
those items are considered.
Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from
taking action on oral requests but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent
meeting. The Board of Directors will respond after public comment has been
received. Please state your name. Each speaker will be limited to four (4)
continuous minutes.
IV.ITEMS OF STUDY
1.Organics Recycling Tonnages – FY2015-16
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
2.Code Enforcement Officer Report - June 2016
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
3.Art Wrap Contest - Update
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
4.Quarterly Legislative Analysis
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
5.Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Sewer Lateral Program
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors direct staff to bring the CCTV
Sewer Lateral Program to the July 28, 2016 Board meeting for consideration.
6.Proposed West Side Pump Station and Force Main Improvements
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors direct staff to bring this item
back to the July 28, 2016 Board of Directors meeting to approve the District
Engineer’s budget to refurbish five sewer pump stations.
7.Tour of CR&R's Anaerobic Digestion Facility in the City of Perris, California -
Oral Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors set a date to tour CR&R’s
anaerobic digestion facility in the City of Perris, Caifornia and direct staff on
the planning phase.
8.Reschedule August 9, 2016 Study Session and Consider Hosting the Meeting
at 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa - Oral Report
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors provide staff with direction.
9.Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) WASTECON and
Awards Breakfast in Indianapolis, Indiana
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors considers sending
representatives from CMSD to SWANA WASTECON in Indianapolis, Indiana
to receive the Silver Excellence Award in the Integrated Solid Waste
Management System category.
10.Future Study Session Items
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors provide staff with direction on
items to be placed on future study session agendas.
V.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
VI.ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT STUDY SESSION OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016 AT
9:30 A.M. IN THE DISTRICTS BOARD ROOM, 628 W. 19TH STREET.
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
... an Independent Special District
Organics Recycling Tonnages – FY2015-16
Item Number:1.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Organics Recycling Tonnages – FY2015-16 Cover Memo
Month/
Year Tons
Jul-15 195.64
Aug-15 580.23
Sep-15 735.45
Oct-15 813.67
Nov-15 633.81
Dec-15 590.95
Jan-16 583.13
Feb-16 609.86
Mar-16 763.53
Apr-16 676.74
May-16 707.23
Jun-16 743.35
Total 7633.59
195.64
580.23
735.45
813.67
633.81
590.95 583.13
609.86
763.53
676.74
707.23
743.35
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
TONSJul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16
Tons 195.64 580.23 735.45 813.67 633.81 590.95 583.13 609.86 763.53 676.74 707.23 743.35
ORGANICS RECYCLING TONNAGES
FY 15/16
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
... an Independent Special District
Code Enforcement Officer Report - June 2016
Item Number:2.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Code Enforcement Officer Report - June 2016 Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
….an Independent Special District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Edward Roberts, Code Enforcement Officer
Date: July 01, 2016
Subject: Code Enforcement Officer Report – June 2016
This report summarizes major points for three ordinance enforcement topics covering
scavenging, graffiti, and trash container enforcement. For the month of June, the
CMSD Code Enforcement Officer focused his efforts on patrols in various parts of the
community. The goal is to identify and deter instances of scavenging and residential
trash carts left within the public view.
In the month of June, the District saw a number of complaints filed with CMSD Code
Enforcement staff regarding scavenging activity in the city. As with most scavenging
complaints, the alleged violations take place in the early morning hours. In order to
address resident concerns, the Code Enforcement Officer investigated all complaints
and adjusted his schedule to accommodate requests for early morning or weekend
enforcement. Included below are instances of scavenging that were detected while the
Officer was investigating specific complaints.
Proactive Scavenging Investigations: 06
580 W. Bay Street- While on patrol, Officer Roberts contacted a male subject at this
location in reference to scavenging through a CMSD trash cart. The subject was
advised of the CMSD ordinance prohibiting scavenging and directed to return all items
to the CMSD cart. The subject was sent on his way.
Board of Directors
June 2016
691 Governor Street- While patrolling the 600 block of Governor Street, Officer
Roberts observed a male subject rummaging through a CMSD cart. As Officer Roberts
approached the location, he noted that the male subject had a shopping cart with him
that contained a large amount of recyclable material. The male was contacted and
during the course of the contact he admitted to having scavenged the recyclable
material from CMSD carts. The subject was advised that scavenging is a prohibited
activity and directed to return all scavenged items to a nearby CMSD cart. The subject
was sent on his way with a verbal admonishment.
286 Joann Street– While conductuing a patrol check of the 200 block of Joann Street,
Officer Roberts observed a male subject that was rummaging through a CMSD cart in
front of 286 Joann Street. Officer Roberts contacted the male in front of the location
and conducted a scavenging investigation. During the course of the investigation, the
subject admitted to scavenging regularly in order to support himself. The male was
advised and agreed to return all scavenged items to a nearby CMSD trash cart.
578 Knowell Place– While patrolling the 500 block of Knowell Place, Officer Roberts
observed a male subject rummaging through a CMSD cart. Officer Roberts contacted
the subject in front of 578 Knowell Place in order to inquire as to his activity. During the
course of the contact, the male admitted to having scavenged items from CMSD carts
in various locations of the west side of Costa Mesa. Based on his level of cooperation,
the male was advised to return all items scavenged from CMSD carts and admonished
regarding prohibited activity.
Board of Directors
June 2016
2156 Puente Avenue- While patrolling the 2100 block of Puente Avenue, Officer
Roberts attention was directed toward a male subject that was rummaging through a
CMSD trash cart. Officer Roberts contacted the male in front of 2156 Puente Avenue
and asked about him about his scavenging activity. During the course of the contact,
the male admitted that he routinely scavenges items from CMSD carts. The subject
was advised that scavenging is prohibited and instructed to return all recyclable
material to a nearby trash cart. The subject was sent on his way with a verbal advisal.
2210 Rutgers Drive- Officer Roberts contacted a male subject at this location for
rummaging through a CMSD trash cart. The subject was made aware of the CMSD
ordinance prohibiting scavenging and advised to return all items to a nearby CMSD
cart. The subject was also advised that he would be subject to citation if observed
scavenging again and sent on his way.
____________________________________________________________________
***Additional Scavenging Activity***
Code Enforcement staff performed a series of early morning directed patrols in order
to identify and deter instances of scaveneging. These patrols was performed a serious
of extra patrols in areas identified as scavenging hotspots throughout the city. During
the course of the patrol effort, two scavengers were located rummaging through
commercial trash bins. The scavengers were followed and not observed scavenging
through CMSD trash carts. Officer Roberts contacted the subjects in a consensual
manner and advised them of CMSD patrol efforts. Both subjects stated they
understood to refrain from scavenging through CMSD trash carts.
END OF SCAVENGING ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Board of Directors
June 2016
Trash Container Enforcement:
In the month of June, there were a few customer complaints reported to the District
Headquarters regarding trash carts in public view. The following is a list of locations
where trash cart violations were found and addressed by the Courtesy Notice process.
Total Cases: 80
The following locations received First Warnings:
(2) Anaheim Avenue-Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Arnold Avenue- Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Avalon Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(3) Baker Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Belfast Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Bucknell Drive - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Colgate Drive - Storage of carts in public view.
(4) College Avenue-Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Coolidge Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Congress Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(3) Cornell Drive- Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Cove Street- Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Darrell Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Elden Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Fordham Drive - Storage of cart in public view.
(2) Fullerton Avenue- Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Governor Street- Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Hamilton Street- Storage of carts in public view.
Board of Directors
June 2016
(3) Joann Street- Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Maple Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Meyer Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Miner Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(1) Mission Drive - Storage of carts in public view.
(4) Orange Avenue- Storage of carts in public view.
(4) Pomona Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Ross Street- Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Rutgers Drive- Storage of carts in public view.
(3) Santa Ana Avenue- Storage of carts in public view.
(3) Senate Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Surf Street- Storage of carts in public view.
(4) Wallace Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) Westminster Avenue - Storage of carts in public view.
(3) Wilson Street - Storage of carts in public view.
(2) 20th Street - Storage of carts in public view.
END OF TRASH CONTAINER ENFORCEMENT REPORT
____________________________________________________________________
No cases of graffiti on a trash carts were opened in the month of June
Board of Directors
June 2016
Scavenging Report – June 2016
Locations:
580 W. Bay Street
691 Governor Street
286 Joann Street
578 Knowell Place
2156 Puente Avenue
2210 Rutgers Avenue
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
... an Independent Special District
Art Wrap Contest - Update
Item Number:3.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Art Wrap Contest - Update Cover Memo
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
…an Independent Special District
Protecting our community’s health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Gina Terraneo, Management Analyst I
Date: July 12, 2016
Subject: Art Wrap Contest - Update
Summary
The Board of Directors directed staff to provide an update regarding the Pump Station
Electrical Control Panel Art Wraps Pilot Program. The program’s purpose is to enhance
the appearance of the District’s electrical control panels at wastewater pump stations
utilizing art wraps.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
Analysis
During the April 12, 2016 Study Session, the Board of Directors reviewed the Ad Hoc
Committee’s 8 selected pump stations and the proposed historical themes for each
station. It was noted that the Ad Hoc Committee would not meet again after the project
was approved. The Board of Directors approved the recommendation from the Ad Hoc
Committee to appropriate $7,300 from the Wastewater Contingency Fund to support the
program at the April 28, 2016 Board Meeting. Staff has identified 6 local high schools and
colleges to reach out to at the beginning of the school year (on September 19, 2016) to
promote the Art Wrap Contest: Costa Mesa High School, Estancia High School, Back Bay
High School, Waldorf School of Orange County, Orange Coast College, and Vanguard
University. Staff will contact the administrative offices and art teachers at each school and
provide flyers (digital and print) describing the contest rules and deadlines. Additionally,
Board of Directors
July 12, 2016
Page 2 of 2
the contest will be promoted on the District’s website, newsletter, and social media
accounts.
Strategic Plan Element & Goal
This item complies with Strategic Element 3.0., Partnerships, and Strategic Goal No. 3.2,
Strengthen our ties with local governments, special districts and educational institutions.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Placing a wrap on the electrical enclosure at a pump station is not only a beautification
program but the wrap provides protection for the surface and diminishes the chances of
graffiti and can be considered a maintenance activity, which is categorically exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000
et. seq.). Section 15300.4 of CEQA allows an agency while establishing its own
procedures “to list those specific activities which fall within each of the exempt classes”,
and the District has adopted “CEQA Guidelines and Implementing Procedures” that state
on page 6 ”Projects” does not include …. C. Continuing administrative or maintenance
activities.”
Financial Review
At the April 28, 2016 Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the transfer of
$7,300 from the Wastewater Contingency account to the Wastewater Public Information/
Education/Community Promotion account. The unspent funds at June 30, 2016 will be
requested to be carried over from the 2015-16 fiscal year to the 2016-17 fiscal year once
the books are closed.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the
July 12, 2016 study session meeting at District headquarters and on District’s website.
Reviewed by:
Wendy Hooper Davis
Finance Manager
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
... an Independent Special District
Quarterly Legislative Analysis
Item Number:4.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Quarterly Legislative Analysis Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
….an Independent Special District
California Legislative Analysis
The Legislative Analysis provides the Board of Directors with analyses of measures pending
in Sacramento that are of interest to the District. On July 22, 2010, the Board of Directors
gave authority to the President to write support and/or opposition letters on behalf of the
Board if that position has been taken by an agency the District is a member of. For all other
bills, staff recommendations for formal District positions on legislation will be agendized and
presented for Board action at their regular Board of Directors meetings. When the Board
takes formal action on a piece of legislation, the President will advocate the support or
opposition of individual bills as approved by the Board. This Legislative Analysis also
provides the Board of Directors with informative updates on State issues.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. SUPPORT:
AB 2022 (Gordon)
SB 1292 (Stone)
HR 3353 (Hunter)
2. OPPOSE:
SB 1170 (Wieckowski)
3. WATCH:
SB 885 (Wolk)
SB 1318 (Wolk)
AB 1707 (Linder & Dababneh)
AB 1063 (Williams)
AB 45 (Mullin)
AB 2039 (Ting)
AB 2111 (Dahle)
AB 2153 (Garcia)
SB 970 (Leyva)
AB 1005 (Gordon)
SB 1436 (Bates)
AB 2257 (Maienschein)
AB 2389 (Ridley-Thomas)
AB 2853 (Gatto)
AB 2396 (McCarty)
AB 2530 (Gordon)
SB 1229 (Jackson & Stone)
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 2 of 17
SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE REPORT
CMSD SUPPORT BILLS
AB 2022 (Gordon) Advanced Purified Demonstration Water – As Amended on March 31,
2016 – SUPPORT
Author: Assembly Member Gordon, District 24
Status: 6/27/2016 – In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Hearing Date: Pending
Reviewed: SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Supported By: Orange County Sanitation District (co-sponsor), Orange County Water
District (co-sponsor), WateReuse California (co-sponsor), Association of
California Water Agencies, CalDesal, California Association of
Sanitation Agencies, California Coastal Protection Network, California
Coastkeeper Alliance, California Municipal Utilities Association, Desal
Response Group, Eastern Municipal Water District, Environmental
Caucus, Inland Empire Coastkeeper, Irvine Ranch Water District,
Midway City Sanitation District, Orange County Coastkeeper, Residents
for Responsible Desalination, Santa Barbara Coastkeeper, Sierra Club
Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club California, Southern California Watershed
Alliance, Surfrider Foundation, Sustainable Silicon Valley, Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: None on file.
Summary: AB 2022 would authorize the operator of a facility producing advanced purified
demonstration water to bottle and distribute that water as samples for educational purposes
and to promote water recycling. The bill would prohibit the advanced purified demonstration
water from being distributed unless the water meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking
water standards. Additionally, the bill would authorize the water to be bottled at a licensed
water-bottling plant, it would establish bottling and labeling requirements, and it would prohibit
a facility from bottling more than 1,000 gallons of water in a calendar year. Lastly, AB 2022
would require that a collection and recycling program be created for the water bottles.
Analysis: James Herberg, General Manager of Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD),
requested the District’s assistance in supporting AB 2022 to further educate the community
about the technology being used to purify reused water to near-distilled drinking water quality.
The water that will be bottled from advanced water purification facilities will not be sold to the
public, but used to educate and gain public approval for drought resilient water supplies. The
bill is jointly sponsored by OCSD, Orange County Water District (OCWD), and WateReuse
California.
District action: On March 8, 2016, the District sent a letter in support of AB 2022 to Assembly
Member Gordon. On May 16 and 17, 2016, District staff and Board met with Assemblyman
Harper and Senator Moorlach to discuss supporting AB 2022.
SB 1292 (Stone) Grand Juries: Reports – As Amended on March 28, 2016 – SUPPORT
Author: Senator Stone, District 28
Status: 5/27/2016 – May 27 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Hearing Date: May 27
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 3 of 17
Reviewed: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Supported By: California Special Districts Association (sponsor), Association of
California Healthcare Districts, California Association of Recreation and
Park Districts, California Fire Chiefs Association, California Grand
Jurors’ Association, Fire Districts of California
Opposed By: California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Watched By: Solano County, Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission
(CALAFCO)
Summary: SB 1292 would require grand juries to meet with the entities they are investigating
to hold an exit interview for the purposes of reviewing the accuracy of their findings. The bill
also provides investigated entities with the opportunity to provide comments on final grand jury
reports, and requires the submitted comments to be posted and distributed with final reports
when they are made public.
Analysis: SB 1292 establishes an opportunity for investigated entities to provide feedback
regarding the grand jury’s final reports. Ultimately, the bill increases the opportunity for
dialogue between the grand jury and investigated entities and provides investigated entities
with a voice to respond to investigations before they are made public. CSDA is sponsoring this
bill.
District action: On April 28, 2016, the District sent a letter in support of SB 1292 to Senator
Lara. On May 16 and 17, 2016, District staff and Board met with Assemblyman Harper and
Senator Moorlach to discuss supporting SB 1292.
HR 3353 (Hunter) To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit attorney
fees and penalties in citizen suits, and for other purposes – As Introduced on July 29,
2015 – SUPPORT
Author: Congressman Hunter, District 50
Status: 7/30/2015 – Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment
Hearing Date: Pending
Reviewed: HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
Supported By: California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), Eastern Municipal
Water District
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: None on file.
Summary: HR 3353 seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in regards to
litigation costs, diligent prosecution, and affirmative defenses. In terms of litigation costs, the
amendment would ensure that attorney’s fees and awards are appropriate to local markets
and proportionate with the successful claims proven in each case. Additionally, it clarifies the
definition of “diligent prosecution” of alleged violations, which would allow state and federal
authorities to exercise enforcement and prevent unnecessary citizen suit intervention when
issues are being actively resolved. Lastly, it would apply normally accepted criminal and
standard defenses to the Clean Water Act, such that there would be no liability in the following
cases: acts of God, acts of war, and acts or omissions of a third party.
Analysis: Clean Water Act citizen suits serve an important purpose in the protection of the
environment, but cases based on sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and other alleged
violations at local wastewater agencies often result in local agencies paying millions of dollars
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 4 of 17
in settlements and legal fees that do not yield a corresponding environmental benefit. These
citizen suits are attractive to litigants because every SSO is technically a violation of the Clean
Water Act. Since SSOs can be reduced (but not completely prevented), all sewer systems are
exposed to citizen suits. Additionally, citizen plaintiffs are entitled to attorney’s fees and costs,
regardless of how many claims they prove. Meanwhile, local agencies that defend these
claims are responsible for the costs of their own attorney’s fees and those incurred by the
plaintiff. HR 3353 would amend the Clean Water Act to provide important protections to public
wastewater agencies like the District.
District action: On April 4, 2016, the District sent letters in support of HR 3353 to
Congressman Hunter and Congressman Rohrabacher. On April 21, 2016, the District was
notified that Congressman Rohrabacher decided to co-sponsor HR 3353 as a result of the
District bringing the bill to his attention.
CMSD OPPOSE BILLS
SB 1170 (Wieckowski) Public Contracts: Water Pollution Prevention Plans: Delegation –
As Amended on May 31, 2016 – OPPOSE
Author: Senator Wieckowski, District 10
Status: 6/9/2016 – Referred to Committee on Local Government.
Hearing Date: June 29
Reviewed: ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Supported By: Association of General Contractors (sponsor), American Subcontractors
Association, (California Chapter), California Association of Sheet Metal
and Air Conditioning Contractors, (National Association), California
Chapters of the National Electrical Contractors Association, California
Legislative Conference of the Plumbing, Heating, and Piping Industry,
California Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers, California
Precast Concrete Association, California Professional Association of
Specialty Contractors, California State Council of Laborers, Northern
California Allied Trades, Southern California Contractors Association,
Union Roofing Contractors Association, United Contractors, Wall and
Ceiling Alliance
Opposed By: Association of California Healthcare Districts, Association of California
School Administrators, Association of California Water Agencies,
California Association of Sanitation, California Association of School
Business Officials, California Special Districts Association, Coalition for
Adequate School Housing, California Municipal Utilities Association,
California State Association of Counties, California School Boards
Association, California State University, League of California Cities,
Rural County Representatives of California, Three Valleys Municipal
Water District, Urban Counties of California
Watched By: None on file.
Summary: SB 1170 would require cities and other local agencies to directly manage and
implement a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) on every public works project
exceeding one acre in size. It would allow for the agency to contract this work with a design
professional, but it prohibits the agency from doing so with the contractors managing and
implementing the day-to-day construction of the project. The most recent amendment notes
that the bill does not apply to contractors that use the specific procurement methods of design-
build, best value, or construction manager at-risk contracts (where the construction manager
is authorized to retain a plan developer for the project owners).
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 5 of 17
Analysis: This bill shifts the legal responsibility for the management of SWPPPs to public
agencies rather than contractors. Additionally, it would require public agencies to obtain
environmental permits before going out to bid for a project to ensure legal compliance.
SWPPPs are usually made in accordance with general contractor’s construction plans, and as
the project progresses, they must often be changed to accommodate the changing conditions
of the project. Contractors who are actually performing the work are in the best position to
know when the plan must be modified. Requiring the contractor to develop and maintain the
SWPPP creates an incentive to ensure that the SWPPP effectively protects water quality. SB
1170 would remove this incentive and increase the burden on local agencies, potentially
resulting in illegal pollutant discharges, fines, and water quality issues.
District action: On April 28, 2016, the District sent letters of opposition to Senator Lara,
Senator Wolk, and Senator Bates. On May 16 and 17, 2016, District staff and Board met with
Assemblyman Harper and Senator Moorlach to discuss opposing SB 1170.
CMSD WATCH BILLS
SB 885 (Wolk) Contracts: Design professionals: Indemnity – As Amended on June 16,
2016 – WATCH
Author: Senator Wolk, District 3
Status: 7/1/2016 – Assembly Judiciary Committee pulled the bill from their
hearing. The bill is not expected to move forward this year.
Hearing Date: N/A
Reviewed: ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Supported By: American Council of Engineering Companies of California (sponsor),
American Institute of Architects California Council, Structural Engineers
Association of California, American Society of Landscape Architects,
Associated Transportation Engineers, California Department of
Insurance, California Land Surveyors Association, California
Professional Association of Specialty Contractors, California Society of
Professional Engineers, Geoprofessional Business Association,
Lexington Insurance Company, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of
Commerce, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Structural Engineers
Association of California Travelers, and 274 engineering and
architectural firms
Opposed By: Associated General Contractors of California, Association of California
Healthcare Districts, Association of California School Administrators,
California Association of Joint Powers Authorities, California Association
of School Business Officials, California Building Industry Association,
California Legislative Conference of the Plumbing, Heating and Piping
Industry, California School Boards Association, California Special
Districts Association, California State Association of Counties, California
State Council of Laborers, California State University, California Transit
Association, California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers,
Coalition for Adequate School Housing, Community College Facility
Coalition, Construction Employers’ Association, League of California
Cities, Los Angeles Unified School District, National Electrical
Contractors Association, Northern California Allied Trades, Northern
California Power Agency, San Diego Association of Governments, Self-
Help Counties Coalition, Southern California Contractors Association,
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 6 of 17
State Building and Construction Trades Council, Urban Counties of
California, and 121 local Agencies and Special Districts
Watched By: None on file.
Summary: SB 885 would specify, for construction contracts entered into on or after January 1,
2017, that a design professional would only have a duty to defend claims or lawsuits that arise
from or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional.
The design professional would be obligated to reimburse defense costs incurred by other
persons or entities with whom they contract, depending on the design professional’s degree of
fault, as determined by the court, arbitration, or negotiated settlement.
Analysis: SB 885 would limit local agencies’ ability to responsibly contract and potentially cost
taxpayers millions. The bill would make taxpayers and ratepayers responsible for fronting the
costs to defend the private sector (design professionals). Neil McCormick of CSDA asked for
the District’s support in opposing SB 885 because it shifts the responsibility and risk from
design professionals to the public and would result in taxpayer dollars funding new and
unnecessary litigation.
District action: On March 16, 2016, the District sent letters of opposition to Senator Jackson,
Senator Moorlach, Assembly Member Harper, and Senator Wolk. On May 16 and 17, 2016,
District staff and Board met with Assemblyman Harper and Senator Moorlach to discuss
opposing SB 885. On June 27, 2016, CSDA received notice from the Assembly Judiciary
Committee that SB 885 was pulled from its hearing and is not expected to move forward this
year. Staff will continue to monitor SB 885 on the District’s “Watch” list until the bill is officially
dead.
SB 1318 (Wolk) Local Government: Drinking Water Infrastructure or Services:
Wastewater Infrastructure or Services – As Amended on June 1, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Senator Wolk, District 3
Status: 6/9/2016 – Referred to Committees on Local Government and
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials.
Hearing Date: May 23
Reviewed: ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Supported By: Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability (co-sponsor),
California Food Policy Advocates, California League of Conservation
Voters, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Central California
Asthma Collaborative, Clean Water Action, Community Water Center,
Environmental Justice Coalition, Environmental Working Group, Natural
Resources Defense Council, Policy Link, Pueblo Unido Community
Development Coalition, Rural Communities Assistance Foundation, San
Joaquin Valley Sustainable Agriculture Collaborative, Sequoia
Riverlands Trust, Sierra Club California, The Trust for Public Land
Opposed By: California Apartment Association, California Association of Local Agency
Formation Commissions, California Association of Realtors, California
Building Industries Association, California Business Properties
Association, California Chamber of Commerce, California Manufacturers
and Technology Association, California Municipal Utilities Association,
California Special Districts Association (CSDA), Contra Costa LAFCO,
El Dorado LAFCO, League of California Cities, Nevada County LAFCO,
Riverside LAFCO, San Bernardino County LAFCO, San Diego LAFCO,
San Luis Obispo LAFCO, San Mateo LAFCO, Sonoma LAFCO,
Stanislaus County LAFCO
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 7 of 17
Watched By: Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District
Summary: SB 1318 would require a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to identify
disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUCs) by January 1, 2018 and develop an
accessibility plan for them by January 1, 2020. Within two years of adopting an accessibility
plan, LAFCO would also be required to hold a hearing on the status of the DUC and take
action identified in the plan if the deficiency remains unaddressed.
Analysis: The bill was introduced in response to the events in Flint, Michigan and seeks to
ensure that all Californians have the right to safe water infrastructure. An amendment was
made to SB 1318 that placed increased responsibility on LAFCO to ensure that disadvantaged
unincorporated communities are analyzed and equipped with a plan to obtain safe drinking
water and adequate wastewater services. Thus, the undue burden of being automatically
required to annex these communities would be lifted from special districts. CSDA removed SB
1318 from its priority opposition list as a result of this amendment.
District action: On April 28, 2016, the District sent letters of opposition to Senator Lara,
Senator Wolk, and Senator Bates. The bill was amended shortly after this.
AB 1707 (Linder & Dababneh) Public Records: Response to Request – As Amended on
March 28, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Assembly Members Linder and Dababneh
Status: 4/12/2016 – In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing cancelled at
the request of the author.
Hearing Date: Pending
Reviewed: ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Supported By: ACLU, California Newspaper Publishers Association, Electronic Frontier
Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, San Diegans for Open
Government, Socrata, Sierra Club
Opposed By: Association of California Water Agencies, California Association of
Clerks and Election Officials, California Association of Counties, City
Clerks Association of California, League of California Cities,
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, San Joaquin Board of Supervisors,
Cities of Burbank, Belvedere, Chico, Chino, Chino Hills, Coachella,
Colton, Corona, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Danville, Desert Hot Springs,
Downey, Dublin, Eastvale, Glendora, Indian Wells, Laguna Hills,
Lakeport, Lakewood, La Quinta, Los Alamitos, Los Altos, Martinez,
Menifee, Murrieta, Napa, Newark, Newport Beach, Norco, Norwalk,
Ontario, Pinole, Poway, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverbank, Rocklin,
Roseville, Salinas, San Dimas, San Marino, Santa Maria, Santa Monica,
South Lake Tahoe, Temecula, Torrance, Union City
Watched By: California Special Districts Association (CSDA), Contra Costa Local
Agency Formation Commission (CALAFCO)
Summary: The California Public Records Act requires state and local agencies to make public
records available for inspection, unless an exemption from disclosure applies. The act requires
a response to a written request for public records that includes a denial of the request, in
whole or in part, to be in writing. This bill would require the written response to demonstrate
that the record in question is exempt under a specific provision of the act, as well as identify
the type of record that is being withheld and the exemption that justifies its withholding.
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 8 of 17
Analysis: The District currently follows the practice of providing a written response to public
records request denials, along with the specific exemption that justifies the withholding of the
record. Many cities and local government agencies oppose this bill because it may pose
“operational challenges, increased costs, and a potential for increased litigation for cities
already struggling to comply with the California Public Records Act.” Supporters of the bill
argue that it will support government transparency and forces agencies to ensure that public
request denials are in fact justified. CSDA opposed the bill in its previous state, but withdrew
its opposition due to the recent amendment.
AB 1063 (Williams) Solid Waste: Charges – As Amended on August 17, 2015 – WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Williams, District 37
Status: 8/19/2015 - In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the
request of author.
Hearing Date: Pending
Reviewed: SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Supported By: Californians Against Waste (sponsor), California State Association of
Counties (CSAC), Rural County Representatives of California
Opposed By: LA County Solid Waste Management Committee/Integrated, Waste
Management Task Force, Western Placer Management Authority
Watched By: California Special Districts Association (CSDA), Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
Summary: AB 1063 would raise the solid waste tipping fee imposed on an operator of a
disposal facility from $1.40 per ton to $4 per ton beginning on January 1, 2017. A minimum of
$1.50 per ton of the fee collected would then be required to be allocated to activities that
promote recycling and the highest and best use of materials until January 1, 2022.
Additionally, beginning on January 1, 2019, this bill would require the Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to establish and impose a quarterly charge
on all solid waste generators to be collected by a local government and remitted to the State
Board of Equalization (BOE). The generator charge must be sufficient to ensure that no less
than $15 million is collected annually for the purpose of funding activities that promote
recycling and the highest and best use of materials. Lastly, the bill requires the local
governments, or up to two designees per city or county, to collect the charge and remit the
money to the BOE.
Analysis: As the state moves towards its 75% diversion goal, the subsequent decrease in
disposal tonnage will cause a decrease in tipping fee revenue. The state tipping fee currently
funds CalRecycle programs and grants such as Household Hazardous Waste Grants and the
fee has not been increased in over 20 years (since 1993). If the tipping fee is increased, the
majority of the new revenue would be put towards building infrastructure necessary for
diversion. If the tipping fee remains at $1.40 per ton, the Integrated Waste Management
Account (IWMA) fund balance is projected to be in deficit by FY 2017-2018.
AB 1063 proposes a substantial increase of nearly triple the existing tipping fee. As a result of
AB 939, local jurisdictions across the state have reduced their solid waste landfill disposal
rates and may see this bill as penalizing them for their success in reducing disposal tonnages.
Critics argue that it will require local governments to collect a solid waste generator fee with no
mechanism to recoup resources utilized to collect the fee. Additionally, the bill provides no
assurance that revenue collected from disposal facilities, residents, and businesses would be
proportionally invested in the region where the revenue originated from.
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 9 of 17
AB 45 (Mullin) Household Hazardous Waste – As Amended on January 21, 2016 –
WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Mullin, District 22
Status: 6/8/2016 – In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at
request of author.
Hearing Date: June 29
Reviewed: SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Supported By: American Academy of Pediatrics, Eli Lilly and Company, Biocom,
Biotechnology Industry Association, California Healthcare Institute,
TechNet
Opposed By: California State Association of Counties (CSAC), Santa Barbara County,
Alameda County Board of Supervisors, California Product Stewardship
Council, Cities of Burbank, Diamond Bar, Lawndale, Paramount,
Roseville, Santa Monica, and Torrance, Counties of San Bernardino,
Tulare and Los Angeles, Marin County Board of Supervisors, Lincoln
Police Department, Los Angeles Integrated Waste Management Task
Force, Rocklin Police Department, Roseville Police Chief, Rural County
Representatives of California, Placer County Board of Supervisors,
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors, Solid Waste Association of North America (CA Chapters),
Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, Urban Counties Caucus,
Western Pacer Waste Management Authority
Watched By: California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
Summary: AB 45 would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle) to adopt one or more model ordinances for a comprehensive program for the
collection of household hazardous waste (HHW) and would authorize a local jurisdiction that
provides for the residential collection and disposal of solid waste that proposes to enact an
ordinance governing the collection and diversion of household hazardous waste to adopt one
of the model ordinances adopted by the department. The bill would require the department to
determine whether a nonprofit organization has been created and funded to make grants to
local jurisdictions for specified purposes relating to household hazardous waste disposal and
would specify that if the department does not determine that such a nonprofit organization
exists by December 31, 2018, then the bill's provisions would be repealed on January 1, 2019.
Analysis: AB 45 intends to coordinate with local governments, producers of HHW products,
and CalRecycle to adopt model ordinances for comprehensive HHW collection programs.
According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, this bill would have a fiscal impact of
increasing CalRecycle’s annual costs by $200,000-$300,000. Additionally, this bill is
contingent upon a determination made by CalRecycle on whether an appropriate nonprofit
organization has been created and funded for the purpose of making grants to local
government, but AB 45 does not require that a specified amount of funding be distributed by
the nonprofit. The bill broadens the definition of HHW to include home-generated
pharmaceutical waste (such as prescription and non-prescription drugs), but it does not
provide a specific collection model that would be appropriate for these sometimes dangerous
substances. Additionally, some argue that retailers and manufacturers of HHW products
should share in the responsibility for HHW collection.
Depending on the adopted program, this may or may not impact the District, as the District
has several HHW programs in place (Door-to-Door, HHW Collection event, Battery Recycling
Program, and the Sharps & Pharmaceuticals Programs). However, the bill may increase
funding for HHW-related grants, which the District may be eligible for.
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 10 of 17
AB 2039 (Ting) Solid Waste: Home-generated Sharps – As Amended on April 5, 2016 –
WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Ting, District 19
Status: 4/12/2016 – In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing cancelled at the
request of the author.
Hearing Date: Pending
Reviewed: ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND
TOXIC MATERIALS
Supported By: California Product Stewardship Council (sponsor), Atlas Disposal
Industries, Bay Counties Waste Services, BMS Technologies, Burrtec
Waste Industries, Butte County, Cal-Waste Recovery Systems,
Californians Against Waste, California Alliance for Retired Americans,
California Refuse Recycling Council, California State Association of
Counties, California Teamsters Public Affairs Council, City and County
of San Francisco, City of Sacramento, City of Lakewood, City of
Sunnyvale, Consolidated Fabricators Corp., County of Santa Clara,
CR&R Environmental Services, Davis Waste Removal Co. Inc., Desert
Valley Disposal Inc., Drug Policy Alliance, East Bay Counties Waste
Services, East Bay Sanitary Co., E-Recycling of California, Garaventa
Enterprises, Garden City Sanitation, GreenWaste Recovery, Inland
Empire Disposal Association, Kern County, Kern Refuse Inc., League of
California Cities, LA County Integrated Waste, Management
Committee/Task Force, LA County Waste Management Association,
MarBorg Industries, Marin Sanitary Service, Monterey Regional Waste
Management District, Napa Recycling & Waste Services, Northern
Recycling Operations & Waste Services, Palm Springs Disposal
Services, Recology, Rural County Representatives of California, San
Diego County Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Solid Waste Association
of North America, Solid Waste Association Orange County, South Lake
Refuse & Recycling, Southern California Disposal & Recycling,
Stanislaus County, Strategic Materials, Turlock Scavenger Company,
United Pharmacy, Upper Valley Disposal & Recycling, Western Placer
Waste Management Authority, Varner Bros.
Opposed By: Advanced Medical Technology Association, Amgen, AstraZeneca, BD,
Biocom, Biotechnology Industry Organization, Biotechnology Innovation,
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cal Chamber, California Life Sciences
Association, California Manufacturers and Technology Association,
Industrial Environmental Association, Eli Lilly, Medtronic,
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Silicon Valley
Leadership Group
Watched By: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle),
California Pharmacists Association, California Special Districts
Association (CSDA)
Summary: AB 2039 would require a producer of home-generated sharps or a stewardship
organization designated by the producer to submit a home-generated sharps stewardship plan
by July 1, 2018, to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. The bill would
require the plan to provide for the development and implementation of a recovery program to
reduce the generation of, and manage the end of life of, home-generated sharps, and to
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 11 of 17
include specified elements, including provisions to meet specified minimum collection rates for
the home-generated sharps subject to the plan.
Analysis: This bill would require pharmaceutical manufacturers that sell or distribute
medication that is intended to be self-injected at home to create a plan for the reduction and
management of home-generated sharps. It places a greater responsibility on manufacturers to
play to take part in ensuring proper disposal of home-generated sharps. If passed, AB 2039
would not have a direct impact on the District.
AB 2111 (Dahle) Household Hazardous Waste – As Introduced on February 17, 2016 –
WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Dahle, District 1
Status: 2/18/2016 - From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.
Hearing Date: Pending
Reviewed: N/A
Supported By: None on file.
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: California Pharmacists Association, California Special Districts
Association (CSDA)
Summary: Existing law authorizes public agencies to operate household hazardous waste
collection facilities and specifies conditions for the transportation of household hazardous
waste. AB 2111 would make nonsubstantive changes to the definitions pertaining to those
provisions.
Analysis: This bill does not have any direct implications for the District, as it simply seeks to
make minor changes in the plurality of “service” and “program” within Section 25218.1 of the
Health and Safety Code.
AB 2153 (Garcia) Lead-Acid Battery Recovery and Recycling Act – As Amended on June
1, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Garcia, District 58
Status: 6/15/2016 – In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the
request of author.
Hearing Date: Pending
Reviewed: SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Supported By: Action Now, Battery Council International, California Automotive
Wholesalers Association, California Communities Against Toxics,
California Labor Federation, California League of Conservation Voters,
California Safe Schools, Californians Against Waste, Coalition for A
Safe Environment, Del Amo Action Committee, Desert Citizens Against
Pollution, Healthy Homes Collaborative, Motor and Equipment
Manufacturers Association, Society for Positive Action.
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
Summary: AB 2153 would establish new fees on lead-acid batteries to fund lead
contamination cleanup. It would require each manufacturer to remit to the State Board of
Equalization (BOE) a $1 Manufacturer Battery Fee for each lead-acid battery sold at retail in
California.
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 12 of 17
Analysis: In its current state, this bill does not have direct implications for the District, but it
would impose a fee on manufacturers to deter selling lead-acid batteries.
SB 970 (Leyva) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fun: Grant Program: Recyclable Materials –
As Amended on June 20, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Senator Leyva, District 20
Status: 6/28/2016 – From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to
Committee on Appropriations. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 27)
Hearing Date: June 27
Reviewed: ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Supported By: California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Inland Empire Utilities
Agency, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Opposed By: California Compost Coalition
Watched By: California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
Summary: SB 970 would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle), in awarding a grant for organics, composting, or anaerobic digestion via the
Organics Grant Program (OGP), to consider specified factors such as the amount of
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions that may result from the project. As amended,
the bill would permit CalRecycle to provide larger grant awards for projects that provide cost-
effective organic waste diversion and maximize environmental benefits.
Analysis: This bill intends to establish considerations for the Organics Grant Program that
include limiting the amount of GHG emissions, increasing the amount of organic material
diverted from landfills, benefiting disadvantaged communities, project readiness, and air and
water quality benefits. In its current state, the District would not be eligible for the OGP
because it focuses on financial assistance to aid the development of new anaerobic digestion
(AD) projects or expansion projects. However, CR&R may become eligible for this grant
funding as the operators of an AD Facility if they decide to conduct a capacity expansion
project.
AB 1005 (Gordon) California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act:
Market Development Payments – As Amended on June 14, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Assembly Members Gordon and Levine
Status: 6/27/2016 – In committee: Referred to Appropriations suspense file.
Hearing Date: June 27
Reviewed: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Supported By: California Nevada Beverage Association, California Resource Recovery
Association, CarbonLITE, Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority,
Clean Water Action, Ecopet Plastics, Epic Plastics, Global Plastics,
Marin Sanitary Service, National Association for PET Container
Resources, Peninsula Packaging Company, Peninsula Plastics
Recycling, RePET, rePlanet, Repsco, Sonoma County Waste
Management Agency, Talco Plastics, Tri-CED Community Recycling,
UPSTREAM, Verdeco Recycling, Zanker Recycling
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: None on file.
Summary: AB 1005 would extend the Plastic Market Development Program (PMDP) from
2017 to 2022. The program has successfully increased the in-state processing and use of
recycled plastic, spurring private investment and jobs. Prior to the existence of the program,
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 13 of 17
less than 2% of plastic beverage containers collected for recycling were processed and
manufactured into new products in California. The remainder was exported. By 2014, in-state
plastic processing and use increased by more than 3,000 percent to almost 100,000 tons.
Analysis: The bill would continue the existing allocation of $10 million annually for the PMDP
program for an additional five years. It is intended to create a financial incentive for recycling
and to make recycling convenient for consumers to decrease the beverage container
component of the solid waste stream. Although the bill does not have a direct impact on the
District, it promotes community recycling and landfill diversion.
SB 1436 (Bates) Local Agency Meetings: Local Agency Executive Compensation: Oral
Report of Final Action Recommendation – As Amended on April 6, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Senator Bates, District 36
Status: 6/15/16 – From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Committee on
Appropriations (Ayes 9. Noes 0) (June 15). Re-referred to Committee on
Appropriations.
Hearing Date: June 15
Reviewed: ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Supported By: Californians Aware, California Newspaper Publishers Association
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: California Special Districts Association (CSDA), Contra Costa Local
Agency Formation Commission (CALAFCO)
Summary: SB 1436 would require that the legislative body’s final action regarding the salaries,
salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of a local agency
executive to be made a separate oral report and not placed on a consent calendar. The bill
would require the legislative body to orally report a summary of a recommendation for the final
action during the open meeting which the final action is to be taken.
Analysis: Any changes made to the salary, salary schedule, or benefits of the District’s
executive (General Manager) are prepared by the District Counsel in the form of an agreement
and presented to the Board of Directors by the District Counsel in an open public meeting as a
discussion item. Therefore, this bill would have no direct impact on the District’s current
practices. The bill does, however, promote greater transparency in local public agencies.
AB 2257 (Maienschein) Local Agency Meetings: Agenda: Online Posting – As Amended
on June 22, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Maienschein, District 77
Status: 6/22/2016 – From committee chair, with author’s amendments: Amend,
and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred
to Committee on Governance and Finance.
Hearing Date: Pending
Reviewed: SENATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Supported By: GrassrootsLab (Sponsor), California Asian Pacific Chamber of
Commerce, California Association of Licensed Investigators, California
Independent Oil Marketers Association, California League of Food
Processors, California Manufacturers and Technology Association,
California Newspaper Publishers Association, California Professional
Firefighters, California Retailers Association, El Dorado Local Agency
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 14 of 17
Formation Commission, Industrial Environmental Association, National
Federation of Independent Business, Service Employees International
Union (California State Council)
Opposed By: California State Association of Counties, County of Sacramento, County
of Santa Cruz, League of Cities, Rural County Representatives of
California, Urban Counties of California
Watched By: Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (CALAFCO)
Summary: This bill would require that on and after January 1, 2019, local agencies with
websites must post a prominent, direct link to the agenda for the most current meeting of its
governing body on the website homepage. The agenda must be posted in an open format that
is retrievable, downloadable, indexable, searchable, platform independent, machine readable,
and available to the public free of charge.
Analysis: AB 2257 would have no direct effect on the District, as the District currently follows
the practice of posting a link to the agenda on the homepage of its website.
AB 2389 (Ridley-Thomas) Special Districts: District-based Elections: Reapportionment –
As Amended on May 9, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Ridley-Thomas, District 54
Status: 6/9/2016 – From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Committee on
Governance and Finance (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 8). Re-referred to
Committee on Governance and Finance.
Hearing Date: June 29
Reviewed: SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE
Supported By: Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (sponsor),
American Civil Liberties Union of California, Association of California
Water Agencies, California Association of Recreation and Park Districts,
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (CALAFCO)
Summary: AB 2389 would permit a special district to adopt a resolution, without being required
to submit the resolution to the voters for approval, which requires members of its governing
body to be elected using district-based elections. Existing law does not provide a process for
conversion if a district wishes to change from at-large to by-district conversion.
Analysis: The bill would provide special districts with the flexibility to convert from an at-large
election district to a by-district election district (and vice versa) without voter approval or Board
ordinance. AB 2389 would only impact the District if its Board of Directors wished to convert to
a by-district election method.
AB 2853 (Gatto) Public Records – As Amended on June 16, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Gatto, District 43
Status: 6/16/2016 – Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee
on Appropriations.
Hearing Date: June 14
Reviewed: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Supported By: Association of California School Administrators, Glendale Unified School
District, League of California Cities, Orange County Department of
Education
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 15 of 17
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: City of Glendale, Orange County Employees Retirement System, Contra
Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (CALAFCO), Alameda
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7),
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Joint CFCA-FDAC
Legislative Task Force, Ventura County Transportation Commission,
California Cable & Telecommunications Association
Summary: AB 2853 would authorize a public agency that posts a public record on its website
to refer a person that requests to inspect or obtain a copy of the public record to its website
where the record is posted. If the requestor is unable to access or reproduce the public record
from the website, the public agency must promptly provide a copy of the public record to the
requestor.
Analysis: This bill would not have a direct impact on the District, as it already makes certain
public records available on its website for the purpose of transparency. Additionally, if a
requestor cannot access the request online, District staff provides a copy of the record to the
requestor.
AB 2396 (McCarty) Solid Waste: Annual Reports – As Amended on April 13, 2016 –
WATCH
Author: Assembly Member McCarty, District 7
Status: 6/21/2016 – Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Hearing Date: N/A
Reviewed: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Supported By: LA County Solid Waste Management Committee/Integrated Waste
Management Task Force, Northern CA Recycling Association, Solid
Waste Association of Northern America
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
Summary: Current law requires each state agency to submit an annual report to CalRecycle
summarizing its progress in reducing solid waste that is due on or before May 1 of each year.
This bill would require each state agency to include that annual report a summary of the
agency’s compliance with specified requirements relating to recycling commercial solid waste
and organic waste.
Analysis: If passed, AB 2396 will require the District to add information to its annual solid
waste reduction progress report to CalRecycle. The bill would create additional work for staff,
but would also result in the compilation of valuable solid waste and organic waste data. The
bill does not specify its intended requirements, thus the District will continue to track AB 2396
to ensure that it proposes reasonable requirements with which the District can comply.
AB 2530 (Gordon) Recycling: Beverage Containers – As Amended on June 15, 2016 –
WATCH
Author: Assembly Member Gordon, District 24
Status: 6/15/2016 – From committee chair, with author’s amendments: Amend,
and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred
to Committee on Environmental Quality.
Hearing Date: June 29
Reviewed: SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 16 of 17
Supported By: As You Sow, Californians Against Waste, CarbonLITE Industries, Clean
Water Action/Clean Water Fund, Marin Sanitary Service, Napa
Recycling & Waste Services, RePET, Sierra Club California, Sonoma
County Waste Management Authority, StopWaste, UPSTREAM,
Verdeco Recycling, West Coast Chapter of the Institute of Scrap
Recycling Industries, Zanker Recycling
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle),
California Special Districts Association
Summary: AB 2530 would require that manufacturers of plastic beverage containers who sell
their products in California label the containers with the percentage of postconsumer recycled
content.
Analysis: In its current state, this bill would not have a direct impact on the District, but it would
promote transparency and the education of consumers regarding plastic beverage container
recycling.
SB 1229 (Jackson & Stone) Home-generated Pharmaceutical Waste: Secure Drug Take-
Back Bins – As Amended on June 27, 2016 – WATCH
Author: Senators Jackson and Stone
Status: 6/28/2016 – Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Hearing Date: N/A
Reviewed: ASSEMBLY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Supported By: Californians Against Waste, California Alliance for Retired Americans,
California Association for Environmental Health Administrators,
California State, Association of Counties, California State PTA, City of
Palo Alto, City of Torrance, Clean Water Action, County Health
Executives Association of California, County of Riverside, League of
California Cities, LA County Solid Waste Management
Committee/Integrated Waste, Management Task Force, Medication
Education and Disposal Safety Coalition, Napa Sanitation District, San
Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority, Santa
Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Sierra Club California,
StopWaste, Solid Waste Association of North America, Summerland
Sanitary District Board of Directors
Opposed By: None on file.
Watched By: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle),
California Special Districts Association
Summary: AB 1229 would provide that a pharmaceutical collector is not liable for civil
damages, or subject to criminal prosecution, for any injury or harm that results from the
collector maintaining a secure drug take-back bin on its premises, provided that the collector
takes specified steps to ensure the health and safety of consumers and employees and the
proper disposal of home-generated pharmaceutical waste contained in the bin. Specified steps
include that the collector must regularly inspect the area surrounding the secure drug take-
back bin for potential tampering or diversion.
Analysis: In its current state, this bill would not have a direct impact on the District because the
District does not collect pharmaceutical waste. However, this bill would apply to Waste
Management, who contracts with the District to collect pharmaceutical waste from 4 locations
in Costa Mesa.
Legislative Analysis
July 12, 2016
Page 17 of 17
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
... an Independent Special District
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Sewer Lateral Program
Item Number:5.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors direct staff to bring the CCTV Sewer Lateral
Program to the July 28, 2016 Board meeting for consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Sewer Lateral Program Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
….an Independent Special District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Gina Terraneo, Management Analyst I
Date: July 12, 2016
Subject: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Sewer Lateral Program
Summary
The District is committed to preventing private property sewer spills that can result in
ocean water pollution and damage to private property. In an effort to increase
preventative sewer maintenance, staff recommends implementing a pilot Closed
Circuit Television (CCTV) Sewer Lateral Program. The program would provide eligible
homeowners with a CCTV video of their lateral sewer taken by a licensed plumber (at
no cost to the homeowner) as well as CCTV review by District staff. If the pilot
program is deemed a success staff recommends replacing it with the existing sewer
lateral assistance program.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors direct staff to bring the CCTV Pilot Program to the July 28,
2016 Board Meeting for consideration.
Analysis
The District’s Sewer Lateral Assistance Program (SLAP) provides financial incentive to
encourage residents to maintain their lateral (private) sewer lines in order to avoid
blockages that may cause damage to their homes, the environment, and the District’s
main line. Although the SLAP application clearly states that the program may not be
used for “emergency repairs,” residents often apply for the program after experiencing
backups within their laterals. In order to promote a more proactive approach to sewer
lateral maintenance, staff proposes a CCTV Sewer Lateral Program through which
homeowners would receive a CCTV video from a licensed plumber free of charge. A
CCTV video can better inform a homeowner’s decision to conduct preventative sewer
maintenance rather than waiting for a problem to surface before taking action. If
Board of Directors
July 12, 2016
Page 2 of 3
successful as a pilot program, the CCTV Sewer Lateral Program is intended to replace
the SLAP program.
The proposed program would allow homeowners to choose from a District-approved
list of licensed plumbers and schedule to have their lateral sewer line televised. The
approved plumber would then conduct the CCTV according to the District’s
specifications and have the homeowner fill out the CCTV Program Application
(Attachment A). Each approved plumber will receive the following rates for each
residential parcel’s CCTV video, so long as it meets the video guidelines specified on
the CCTV Program Application:
$350 for a CCTV at a residence with a sewer lateral cleanout
$500 for a CCTV at a residence without a sewer lateral cleanout
Once the line is televised, the plumber will submit the CCTV Program Application, the
video, and an invoice to the District for review and payment. Staff will then view the
video, note any problem areas within the lateral line, and contact the homeowner to
share an objective analysis of the video. After staff has viewed the video and
contacted the homeowner, the homeowner may pick up the video from District
Headquarters and decide whether they would like to pursue sewer maintenance or
maintain the status quo.
Staff believes the proposed pilot program will better protect homeowners from
performing unnecessary repairs that are recommended by plumbers. Sometimes we
learn residents will pay thousands of dollars to repair their lateral when in fact the cost
should have been much less. Some residents are on fixed income and cannot afford
expensive repairs so they may go into debt as a result of the unnecessary work
performed by plumbers. The pilot program will give homeowners the tools they need
to make inform decisions and it will allow homeowners to obtain three bids because
they will now know what type of work needs to be done.
Similar to the CCTV guidelines used for SLAP, the following specifications must be
met in regards to the CCTV video format:
Must have date and footage counter shown on the video screen
Narration and show (of address, date, contractor) is required
Must include the entire lateral line (from house until past the point of connection
to CMSD main line)
Camera must be moved through the line at a uniform speed of less than 30 feet
per minute to enable independent review and evaluation
Camera should be stopped for a minimum of 5 seconds at broken sections, root
intrusion, misaligned joints or other defects
Videos older than 3 months will not be accepted
CMSD reserves the right to request re-video of any video not sufficiently clear
enough to view
Board of Directors
July 12, 2016
Page 3 of 3
In order to establish the District-approved list of licensed plumbers, the District will
invite all local plumbers to a mandatory CCTV Program training at the District’s
Headquarters. The plumber’s eligibility to be placed on the approved list is contingent
upon their presence at the training and agreement to the terms and conditions of the
program.
Strategic Plan Element Goal
This item complies with Strategic Element 1.0, Sewer Infrastructure, and Strategic
Goal No. 1.9, Sewer Lateral Assistance Program (SLAP).
Legal Review
Not applicable at this time.
Environmental Review
A CCTV program for sewer laterals is not a disturbance of the environment similar to
grading or construction and does not constitute a project under CEQA or the District’s
CEQA Guidelines.
Financial Review
There is $20,000 budgeted in the in the 2016-17 fiscal year for the CCTV Sewer
Lateral Program as well as $20,000 which could be carried forward from the 2015-16
fiscal year at the Boards direction.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet
for the July 12, 2016 Board of Directors meeting at District Headquarters and posted
on the District’s website.
Reviewed by:
Wendy Hooper Davis
Finance Manager
Attachments:
A. Proposed CCTV Program Application Form
Page 1 of 3
FY 2016/2017 $350-$500
CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)
SEWER LATERAL PROGRAM
APPLICATION
Purpose:
To encourage homeowners to take a proactive approach to sewer lateral
maintenance and to prevent sewer backups and spills. Sewer spills cause
expensive damage to home interiors and are harmful to the environment.
What Causes Sewer Spills:
Sewer laterals that are not regularly maintained may become inoperable because
tree roots enter the line and block the flow or misalign the pipe joints. Regular
maintenance will also remove other blockages, including debris, rocks, and grease.
How CMSD Can Help:
CMSD will procure a CCTV from a licensed, approved plumber for eligible
homeowners.
Program Limitations:
Homeowners may only apply for participation in the program once every five
years. CMSD’s General Manager has discretion over all decisions. Plumbers must
cooperate by adhering to the CCTV Requirements. This program is only available
for residential property, not for commercial or industrial property. Funding for
this program is limited. Availability is on a first come first served basis.
How to Participate
Page 2 of 3
FY 2016/2017 $350-$500
CCTV SEWER LATERAL PROGRAM APPLICATION
2. Plumber submits application, CCTV video, and invoice to CMSD
Submit a completed application, CCTV (in DVD or USB format only) of
sewer lateral, and invoice for CCTV to CMSD.
Videos older than three months will not be accepted.
1. Property owner calls approved plumber for closed circuit television
(CCTV)
1.
Plumber must adhere to the following CCTV Requirements:
Must have date and footage counter shown on the video screen.
Narration and show (of address, date, and contractor) is required.
Must include the entire lateral line (from house until past the point of
connection to CMSD main line).
Camera must be moved through the line at a uniform speed less than 30
feet per minute to enable independent review and evaluation.
Camera should be stopped for a minimum of 5 seconds at broken sections,
root intrusion, misaligned joints or other defects.
CMSD reserves right to request re-video of any video not sufficiently clear
enough to view.
CMSD will pay the following rate for CCTV per residential parcel:
$350 for a CCTV at a residence with a sewer lateral cleanout
$500 for a CCTV at a residence without a sewer lateral cleanout
Plumber and homeowner review, complete, and sign CCTV Program
Application.
3. CMSD Staff reviews video
District Staff reviews videos within 5 business days of receipt and
contacts property owner/manager to discuss.
If it is determined from CCTV review that homeowner’s lateral line is
defective, the owner may choose to proceed with further sewer
maintenance.
CMSD pays invoice after viewing CCTV to ensure that CCTV
requirements are met.
4. Property owner picks up video from CMSD
Videos not claimed within one month after CCTV is conducted will be
discarded.
Page 3 of 3
FY 2016/2017 $350-$500
PLUMBER INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Plumber Name
Company Name
Company Address
Phone Number
State License No.
Email Address
PLUMBER AGREEMENT
I have thoroughly read pages 1 – 2 of this application and understand the requirements for the CCTV Program. I agree to
abide by all requirements.
_____________________________________________
PLUMBER SIGNATURE DATE
HOMEOWNER INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Owner’s Name
Property Address
Phone Number
Email Address
HOMEOWNER AGREEMENT
Is the property part of a Homeowners Association (HOA)? (For properties subject to an HOA, either the HOA
applies, or the HOA must grant the property owner written permission for the property owner to apply). ☐ Yes ☐ No
Have you participated in the Sewer Lateral Assistance Program (SLAP) before? ☐ Yes ☐ No
I have thoroughly read pages 1 – 2 of this application and understand the requirements for the CCTV Program.
As the owner of the property listed on this application, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District and its officers, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims or liability arising out of the work performed
and actions taken in connection with the CCTV Program.
_____________________________________________
HOMEOWNER SIGNATURE DATE
_____________________________________________
HOMEOWNER DVD/USB PICK-UP SIGNATURE DATE
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
... an Independent Special District
Proposed West Side Pump Station and Force Main Improvements
Item Number:6.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors direct staff to bring this item back to the July
28, 2016 Board of Directors meeting to approve the District Engineer’s budget to refurbish
five sewer pump stations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Proposed West Side Pump Station and Force Main Improvements Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
….an Independent Special District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Rob Hamers, District Engineer
Date: July 12, 2016
Subject: Proposed West Side Pump Station and Force Main Improvements
Summary
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) is considering withdrawing the construction
of 6-19 South West Costa Mesa Trunk Sewer due to sharply increasing project costs
and because the 6-19 project will divert wastewater away from reclamation plant #1 in
Fountain Valley where wastewater recycling occurs, and also because the existing
OCSD Fairview Trunk will not have to be upsized due to storm water inflow and
infiltration.
Without OCSD’s participation, the Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) faces
significant additional costs to abandon the west side pump stations and force mains,
therefore, the District will retain the pump stations and force mains and develop a
budget for appropriate rehabilitation and replacement of these facilities.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors direct staff to bring this item back to the July 28, 2016
Board of Directors meeting to approve the District Engineer’s budget to refurbish five
sewer pump stations.
Analysis
Orange County Sanitation District re-analyzed the construction costs of the proposed
6-19 trunk sewer and determined the cost would increase from $15 million to $28
million with the project beginning construction in the year 2021. Additionally, the
abandonment concept results in redirection of CMSD flows away from OCSD Plant #1
Board of Directors
July 12, 2016
Page 2 of 3
where wastewater recycling occurs, which conflicts with OCSD’s intent to further
increase wastewater recycling. Finally, additional study on OCSD’s Fairview Trunk
sewer discloses that with further reductions in inflow and infiltration (I/I), the Fairview
Trunk will not require upsizing. It was previously believed the 6-19 project was needed
to remove I/I from the Fairview Trunk or it would have required upsizing. For these
reasons, OCSD is no longer in support of the 6-19 project.
An attempt by CMSD to abandon the west side pump stations under Project #101
without participation by OCSD would result in CMSD not only spending $7.1 million to
abandon five of the stations, but the District would also have to construct a new, large
pump station in Talbert Park and take over and upsize the City of Newport Beach
force main that traverses the park and pumps towards Plant #1. The new pump
station, force main, and park restoration costs represent millions of dollars of
additional improvements CMSD would incur thereby pushing CMSD’s total costs well
over $10 million.
The alternative to spending over $10 million is to have the pump stations and force
mains remain in service and to perform rehabilitation and replacement in appropriate
time frames. In this regard, engineering and maintenance staff compiled a list of near
term and long term improvements for the pumping stations that will remain. Those
costs are shown below.
Pump Station Force Main
Cost
Pump
Station
Cost
Total
Canyon $620,000 $225,000 $845,000
19th Street $490,000 $120,000 $610,000
Sea Bluff $590,000 $185,000 $775,000
Westbluff $230,000 $120,000 $350,000
Aviemore/Valley $230,000 $15,000 $245,000
President $1,300,000 $1,900,000 $3,200,000
Total $6,025,000
A description of the work to be performed at the pump stations is provided in
Attachment A. The pump station costs also include wet well coating to prevent
corrosion. The reason why President Pump Station is much higher than the other
stations is because staff recommends converting the underground dry well to a wet
well for additional storage capacity.
The force mains will be relined instead of the traditional remove and replace.
Board of Directors
July 12, 2016
Page 3 of 3
Strategic Plan Element Goal
This item complies with Strategic Plan Element 1.0, Sewer Infrastructure and Goal No.
1.4 System Wide Sewer Replacement and Repair Program.
Legal Review
Not applicable at this time.
Environmental Review
The anticipated actions of rehabilitating or replacing existing pump stations and force
mains due to the facilities reaching their life expectance is categorically exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section
21000 et. seq.) under Section 15301 as a “Class 1” “minor alteration of existing public
or private structures”, as further described in Section (b) as “Existing facilities of both
investor and publicly-owned utilities used to provide .... sewerage ...”.
Financial Review
Finance staff will provide funding options at the study session.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet
for the July 12, 2016 Board of Directors study session meeting at District Headquarters
and posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
1. Refer the matter back to staff for additional information
Reviewed by:
Wendy Hooper Davis
Finance Manager
ATTACHMENT A
West side Pump Stations List of Improvements
Canyon
1- Gate Valves (2) and Check Valves (2)
2- One new Flygt 20 H.P. back up Pump and overhaul current #1 Pump
3- New Stainless Steel Enclosure
4- New discharge Base 90 (2) new discharge stainless steel pipe and guide rails(2)
5- Motor Saver Model 777 with Operator display
6- Wet well liner coating.
7- Force Main Rehabilitation
8- New Breakers, Pump Starters and Elapse time meters (2 of ea.)
9- Spare electronic submersible Transducer and electronic level Controller
19Th St.
1- Gate Valves (2) and Check Valves (2)
2- One new Flygt 5 H.P. back up Pump
3- New stainless steel Enclosure
4- Motor Saver Model 777 with Operator display
5- Force Main Rehabilitation
6- New Breakers, Pump Starters and Elapse time meters (2 of ea.)
7- Spare electronic submersible Transducer and electronic level Controller
Sea Bluffs
1- New Check Valves (2) – ($9,887.00)
2- One new Barnes 15 H.P. back up Pump
3- New discharge stainless steel pipe
4- Motor Saver Model 777 with Operator display
5- Wet well liner coating. Roots growing around inflow discharge pipe.
6- Force Main Rehabilitation
7- New Breakers, Pump Starters and Elapse time meters (2 of ea.)
8- Spare electronic submersible Transducer and electronic level Controller
West Bluffs
1- Gate Valves (2) and Check Valves (2)
2- Three new Flygt 4 H.P. Pumps
3- New stainless steel Enclosure
4- Motor Saver Model 777 with Operator display
5- Wet well liner coating.
6- Force Main Rehabilitation
7- New Breakers, Pump Starters and Elapse time meters (2 of ea.)
8- Spare electronic submersible Transducer and electronic level Controller
Aviemore/Valley
1- One new Flygt 5 H.P. back up Pump
2- Motor Saver Model 777 with Operator display
3- Force Main Rehabilitation
4- New Breakers, Pump Starters and Elapse time meters (2 of ea.)
5- Spare electronic submersible Transducer and electronic level Controller
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
... an Independent Special District
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) WASTECON and Awards
Breakfast in Indianapolis, Indiana
Item Number:9.
Recommendation/Notes:
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors considers sending representatives from
CMSD to SWANA WASTECON in Indianapolis, Indiana to receive the Silver Excellence
Award in the Integrated Solid Waste Management System category.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) WASTECON
and Awards Breakfast in Indianapolis, Indiana Cover Memo
Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
www.cmsdca.gov
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
….an Independent Special District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: July 12, 2016
Subject: Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) WASTECON and
Awards Breakfast in Indianapolis, Indiana
Summary
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is receiving the Silver Award of Excellence from
SWANA in the Integrated Solid Waste Management System category. Awards are
presented at SWANA’s annual conference (WASTECON) during the opening
breakfast. This year, the Indianapolis Indiana Convention Center is hosting
WASTECON. Staff is seeking Board direction to send CMSD representative(s) to
WASTECON to accept the award.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors considers sending representatives from CMSD to SWANA
WASTECON in Indianapolis, Indiana to receive the Silver Excellence Award in the
Integrated Solid Waste Management System category.
Analysis
CMSD is a member of SWANA, which is the largest solid waste organization in the
world with 45 chapters in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean and over 8,000
professional members. SWANA’s Excellence Awards Program recognizes outstanding
solid waste programs and facilities with environmentally and economically sound solid
waste management practices. Winners demonstrate effective technologies and
processes in system design and operations, worker and community health and safety,
and successful public education and outreach programs. Programs also must
demonstrate that they are fiscally and environmentally responsible through their
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
There are twelve award categories spanning many facets of the solid waste industry.
The categories include awareness campaign, education program, communication,
education and marketing tools, collection systems, transfer station, landfill
Board of Directors
July 12, 2016
Page 2 of 3
management, landfill redevelopment, landfill gas and biogas, integrated solid waste
management system, recycling systems, special waste management, composting
systems and waste-to-energy.
Award winners represent the most innovative and dynamic organizations throughout
North America as judged by their peers. According to David Biderman, SWANA
Executive Director and CEO, “The recipients of the SWANA Excellence Awards
represent the best solid waste management practices in North America today.
Community leaders should be very proud of the valuable contributions that these
projects provide to their citizens.”
There are three award levels for each category, bronze, silver and gold. The Costa
Mesa Sanitary District received the Silver Award of Excellence from SWANA in the
Integrated Solid Waste Management System category. The most notable CMSD
programs SWANA judges recognized was the curbside organics recycling program
and the alkaline battery recycling program.
Awards are presented at SWANA’s annual conference (WASTECON) during the
opening breakfast, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2016. The cost to
attend WASTECON in Indianapolis Indiana ranges from $689 (one person attending
the opening breakfast only) to $7,036 (four people attending the full conference). A
breakdown of the estimated costs are provided in Attachment A and a copy of the
conference program is provided in Attachment B.
Strategic Plan Element Goal
This item complies with Strategic Plan Element 3, Partnerships and Strategic Plan
Goal No. 3.4, Participate in the activities of professional associations.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Acceptance of an award for recycling programs is not a disturbance of the
environment similar to grading or construction and does not constitute a project under
CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines.
Financial Review
Depending on what the Board decides, the financial impact to the District could range
from $700 to over $7,000. This money is not budgeted and would have to be
appropriated by the Board of Directors from Net Position.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet
for the July 12 2016 Board of Directors meeting at District Headquarters and posted
on the District’s website.
Alternative Action
1. Do not attend WASTECON in Indianapolis Indiana
Board of Directors
July 12, 2016
Page 3 of 3
Attachments A: Estimated costs to attend WASTECON
B: 2016 WASTECON Program
Reviewed by:
Wendy Hooper Davis
Finance Manager
# of Attendees 1 2 3 4
Airfare 364 728 1,092 1,456
Hotel 210 420 630 840
Breakfast Reg - 75 150 225
Transportation 40 80 120 160
Airport Parking 25 50 75 100
Meals 50 100 150 200
TOTAL 689 1,453 2,217 2,981
Breakfast registration is complementary for one person
# of Attendees 1 2 3 4
Elected Official 450 450 900 900
General Admin - 550 550 1,100
Airfare 364 728 1,092 1,456
Hotel 210 420 630 840
Breakfast Reg - - - -
Transportation 40 80 120 160
Airport Parking 25 50 75 100
Meals 50 100 150 200
TOTAL 1,139 2,378 3,517 4,756
Breakfast registration is included with single day pass
# of Attendees 1 2 3 4
Elected Official 450 450 900 900
General Admin 850 850 1,700
Airfare 364 728 1,092 1,456
Hotel 630 1,260 1,890 2,520
Breakfast Reg - - - -
Transportation 40 80 120 160
Airport Parking 25 50 75 100
Meals 50 100 150 200
TOTAL 1,559 3,518 5,077 7,036
Flight is out of JWA. $94 less per person out of LAX
Transportation is from Uber. Car rental will be $140 per day
Elected Official rate is the same for single day pass and full conference
SWANA WASTECON Opening Breakfast & Awards
SWANA WASTECON Single Day Pass, Opening Breakfast & Awards
SWANA WASTECON Full Conference (3 days)