2019_01_08_studyTuesday, January 8, 2019
Board of Directors Study Session
290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa at 9:30AM
Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Board. Speakers on agenda items
should identify themselves to the District 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 four 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 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, California.
In Compliance with ADA: Contact District Clerk, Noelani Middenway, at (949) 645-8400, 48 hours
prior to meeting if assistance is needed (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II).
A. OPENING ITEMS
James Ferryman, President
Robert Ooten, Vice President
Arlene Schafer, Secretary
Michael Scheafer, Director
Arthur Perry, Director
Subject 1. 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.)
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B. 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.
Subject 1. Public Comments
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C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
From: Ed Roberts, Code Enforcement Officer
Date: January 8, 2019
Subject: December 2018 Code Enforcement Officer Report
Summary
Attached is the monthly report from Officer Roberts describing his enforcement activities for the month of December regarding
scavenging of recyclable materials, trash carts stored in public view and graffiti on trash carts.
Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
In the month of December, Officer Roberts approached six (6) individuals he observed scavenging from CMSD trash carts. In
the same month he issued 90 warning notices to residents storing their trash carts in public view. Officer Roberts found no
graffiti on trash carts in the month of December.
Officer Roberts enforcement activities are described in more detail in the attached report.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Code enforcement activities and reporting are not a disturbance of the environment similar to grading or construction and do
not constitute a project under CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines.
Financial Review
Officer Roberts' activities are funded in the adopted budget.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the complete agenda packet for the January 08, 2019 Board of
Directors Study Session meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Actions
1. Direct staff to report back with more information.
File Attachments
December 2018 CEO report.doc (1,724 KB)
Subject 1. December 2018 Code Enforcement Officer report
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C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Nabila Guzman, Management Analyst I
Date: January 8, 2019
Subject: Solid Waste Diversion Report
Summary
A total of 1,915.71 tons of solid waste were collected and recycled in December 2018.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Analysis
Using data from CR&R's Recycling Report and OCC's Recycling Center Recycling Report, staff has calculated the
diversion rate for the last six months at 62.04%. A total of 22,415.23 tons of solid waste materials have been
collected, of which 13,907.23 tons have been diverted away from landfills. In addition to curbside collection from CR&R,
CMSD offers a variety of other waste diversion programs including large item pickup, where white goods are collected.
The total tonnage of white goods for the month of December was not available in time to include in this report.
However, these numbers will be included in the February report. Attachment A is the fiscal year 2018-19 diversion rate
support.
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the Solid Waste Diversion Report is an administrative matter and not a disturbance of the environment
similar to grading or construction and not a project under CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines.
Financial Review
Not applicable.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the January 8, 2019 Board of
Directors Study Session meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District’s website.
Alternative Action
1. Direct staff to report back with more information
File Attachments
CRR-OCC Diversion.pdf (72 KB)
Subject 2. Solid Waste Diversion Report
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Recommended Action That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Goals 2.00 Solid Waste
C. ITEMS OF STUDY
To: Board of Directors
Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager
From: Nabila Guzman, Management Analyst I
Date: January 8, 2019
Subject: Organics Tonnage Report
Summary
A total of 604.47 tons of organic waste were collected and recycled in December 2018.
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors receives and file this report.
Analysis
Below is a graph depicting the total tonnage of organic waste collected during each month of the last three fiscal years.
Subject 3. Organics Tonnage Report
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Recommended Action That the Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Goals 2.00 Solid Waste
2.5 Monitor advancements and technology in the solid waste industry
File Attachments
tonnage.png (20 KB)
Organics.png (19 KB)
Legal Review
Not applicable.
Environmental Review
Consideration of the Organics Tonnage Report is an administrative matter and not a disturbance of the environment
similar to grading or construction and not a project under CEQA or the District’s CEQA Guidelines.
Financial Review
Not applicable.
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included in the complete agenda packet for the January 8, 2019 Board of
Directors Study Session meeting at District Headquarters and posted on the District’s website.
C. ITEMS OF STUDY
File Attachments
CostaMesaSD_75Logo_FINAL.PDF (621 KB)
Subject 5. Receive an update from Secretary Schafer on the 75th Anniversary Ad Hoc
Committee - Oral Report
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D. CLOSING ITEMS
Subject 1. Oral Communications and Director Comments
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D. CLOSING ITEMS
THE NEXT STUDY SESSION OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019, AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE DISTRICTS BOARD ROOM, 290 PAULARINO AVENUE, COSTA
MESA.
Subject 2. Adjournment
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