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Minutes - Board - 2021-12-20COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 NOTE: THIS HYBRID IN -PERSON AND TELECONFERENCED MEETING WAS CONDUCTED UTILIZING ELECTRONIC MEANS CONSISTENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 361(GOV. CODE 54953(B)(3)). Members present Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer Members absent None Staff present Scott Carroll (General Manager), Noelani Middenway (District Clerk & Public Information Officer), Alan Burns (District Counsel), Dyana Bojarski (Administrative Services Manager), Marc Davis (District Treasurer), Mark Esquer (District Engineer), Gina Terraneo (Management Analyst II) Others present Joshua Calhoun, Teaman, Ramirez & Smith, Inc. Mike Carey, CR&R Meeting called to order at 4:30 P.M. A. OPENING ITEMS Procedural: 1. Call to Order - President Ooten President Ooten called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. Procedural: 2. Pledge of Allegiance - President Ooten COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 2 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 President Ooten led the Pledge of Allegiance. Procedural: 3. Invocation - Vice President Scheafer Vice President Scheafer led the Invocation. Procedural: 4. 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.) District Clerk and Public Information Officer, Noelani Middenway, conducted roll call and noted that President Ooten, Vice President Scheafer, Secretary Schafer, Director Perry, and Director Eckles were present. Procedural: S. Announcement of Late Communications - Unless directed otherwise by the Board of Directors, all actions shall be based on/memorialized by the latest document submitted as a late communication. None at this time. Procedural: 6. Ceremonial Matters and Presentations. None at this time. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS Procedural: 1. Public Comments President Ooten opened public comments. Hearing none, he closed public comments. C. CONSENT CALENDAR Action (Consent):1. Approve Consent Calendar Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Consent Calendar as presented. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 ..............._. Action (Consent), Minutes: 2. Approve the Board of Directors Study Session Minutes of November 9, 2021 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as presented. Action (Consent), Minutes: 3. Approve the Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2021 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as presented. Action (Consent), Minutes: 4. Approve the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2021 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the meeting minutes as presented. Action (Consent): S. Adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2022-06 Approving District Warrant Registers Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Warrant Resolution No. CMSD 2022-06 approving District warrants for the month of November in the amount of $1,333,276.10. Action (Consent): 6. Approve the Directors' Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the compensation and reimbursement of expenses as presented. Action (Consent): 7. Approve Payroll Transparency Disclosure for November 2021 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve and file the report. Action (Consent): 8. Receive and File the November 2021 Solid Waste Diversion Report Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report. Action (Consent): 9. Receive and File the November 2021 Organics Tonnage Report Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 4 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Action (Consent): 10. Approve the preparation of a warrant to CR Transfer in the amount of $200,870.02 for November 2021 recycling and disposal services in the December 2021 warrant register Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the preparation of a warrant to CR Transfer in the amount of $200,870.02 for November 2021 recycling and disposal services to be ratified in the December 2021 warrant register. Action (Consent): 11. Accept the occupancy count as presented as 23,052 and direct staff to prepare a warrant to CR&R Environmental Services for $238,899.40 for November 2021 collection Recommendation: That the Board of Directors accept the occupancy count as presented using 23,052 as the correct number of active units and direct staff to prepare a warrant to CR&R Environmental Services for November 2021 collection based on this occupancy report so long as the contractor fulfills the obligations of the agreement in the amount of $238,899.40 to be ratified in the December 2021 warrant list. Action (Consent): 12. Approve the Investment Report for the Month of October 2021 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Investment Report for the month of October 2021. Action (Consent): 13. Approve the Investment Report for the Month of November 2021 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Investment Report for the month of November 2021. Action (Consent): 14. Approve the 2022 Meeting and Office Closure Calendar Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Costa Mesa Sanitary District 2022 Meeting and Office Closure Calendar as presented. Action (Consent): 15. Receive and File the October 2021 Contracts Signed by the General Manager Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file this report. Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar as presented. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 5 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Motion by Art Perry, second by Mike Scheafer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Mike Scheafer, Brett Eckles There was no further discussion. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None at this time. E. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTS Action, Receive and file: 1. Receive and File the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Auditor's Report in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards, and the Auditors' Required Communication for the year ended June 30, 2021. Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file: 1. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 2021, 2. Auditors' Report in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards, and 3. The Auditors' Required Communication for the Year Ended June 30, 2021. Finance Manager, Kaitlin Tran, presented report details. She noted that the report's name was changed from the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). She reviewed the report's financial highlights for the year ended June 30, 2021. She stated that the District is 92% funded for its pension liability, while its other post -employment benefits (OPEB) are fully funded. She shared that Joshua Calhoun of Teaman Ramirez & Smith, Inc, the District's independent auditing firm, is available for questions. Mr. Calhoun thanked District staff for their assistance throughout the audit process. He shared that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the audit was performed remotely. He discussed the purpose of the audit, which was to provide an opinion on the District's financial statements. He stated that they have issued an unmodified opinion, which is also referred to as a "clean" opinion. He discussed the independent auditors' report and two other letters as part of the audit (internal control and compliance report and auditor communication letter). COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 6 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Director Perry inquired if the District should consider increasing its pension liability from 92% to 100% funded. District Treasurer, Marc Davis, stated that the District's pension liability will probably never be 100% funded. He noted that it will always be underfunded because it is calculated two years behind. He shared that the District is well -funded compared to other agencies. He stated that if the District has extra funds, then the Board can consider fully funding its pension liability. There was no further discussion, and the report was received. Action, Receive and File: 2. Receive and File the 2022 Sewer Rate Study Preliminary Draft Report and Approve Setting a Public Hearing Date on February 28, 2022 to Consider Adopting New Wastewater Rates to go into Effect on July 1, 2022. Recommendation: That the Board of Directors: 1. Receive and File the 2022 Sewer Rate Study Preliminary Draft Report and 2. Approve Setting a Public Hearing Date on February 28, 2022 to Consider Adopting New Wastewater Rates to go into Effect on July 1, 2022. President Ooten introduced the item. General Manager, Scott Carroll, presented report details. He shared that the Board received three presentations related to wastewater rate adjustments. He stated that the District's consultant, Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. (RDN), presented five options at the December Study Session and that the Board directed District staff to present one of the five options at the December Board meeting and approve setting a public hearing date on February 28, 2022 to consider adopting new wastewater rates. He presented a plan to host a rate study workshop on January 26, 2022 as a hybrid meeting. He added that the District will have a dedicated webpage for the wastewater rate study. Vice President Scheafer asked if the public hearing has to be separate from a public meeting. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 7 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 District Counsel, Alan Burns, stated that the public hearing can be part of a regular Board meeting. Director Perry inquired about the proposed monthly wastewater rate. Mr. Carroll reiterated the proposed wastewater rates. Director Perry suggested using the rate figures when sharing information with the public. Mr. Carroll stated that the District's wastewater rates are still below the average rate of other agencies that only provide wastewater collection. Director Eckles expressed support for advertising the dollar amount rather than the percentage amount. President Ooten shared that the Board had a similar discussion regarding rates in 2006. Director Eckles shared that the Mesa Water District is experiencing the same issues. He added that dollar amounts are more palatable for the public. Motion: To: 1. Receive and File the 2022 Sewer Rate Study Preliminary Draft Report and 2. Approve Setting a Public Hearing Date on February 28, 2022 to Consider Adopting New Wastewater Rates to go into Effect on July 1, 2022. Motion by Mike Scheafer, second by Arlene Schafer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Mike Scheafer, Brett Eckles There was no further discussion. Action: 3. Award Joel Ortiz, Wastewater Maintenance Worker III, $1,000 for his Idea to Change the Scope of Work for Project #340 that will Save the District $50,000 in Construction Cost. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 8 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors award Joel Ortiz, Wastewater Maintenance Worker III, $1,000 for his idea to change the scope of work for Project #340 that will save the District $50,000 in construction cost. President Ooten provided an overview of the item. Director Eckles thanked Wastewater Maintenance Worker III, Joel Ortiz, for his idea to save District funds. Mr. Carroll shared that Mr. Ortiz offered his suggestion at an all -staff meeting. Vice President Scheafer asked if the level of the reward is based on the amount of money saved by the idea. Mr. Carroll stated that it depends on the idea. He noted that some rewarding ideas have no tangible savings like safety improvements. He shared that this is the first time the District has awarded an employee $1,000 for their rewarding idea, which is the highest amount. Motion: To award Joel Ortiz, Wastewater Maintenance Worker III, $1,000 for his idea to change the scope of work for Project #340 that will save the District $50,000 in construction cost. Motion by Art Perry, second by Arlene Schafer. Motion by Brett Eckles, second by Mike Scheafer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0 Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer There was no further discussion. Action: 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-949 Supporting Federal Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Legislation to Protect Ratepayers and Water/Wastewater Agencies. Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves adopting Resolution No. 2021-949 and authorize President Ooten to sign letters supporting federal polyfluoroalkyl substances legislation to protect ratepayers and water/wastewater agencies. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 9 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 President Ooten introduced the item. Mr. Carroll presented report details. He shared that the Orange County Water District (OCWD) is working with water agencies and stakeholders to address polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the OCWD Groundwater Basin. He stated that PFAS chemicals were used to make Teflon or nonstick cookware. He added that PFAS are widely used to coat paper and cardboard wrappers for fast food and baking goods. He shared that these chemicals have been discharged into the Groundwater Basin throughout the years and that the OCWD is spending over $1 billion dollars cleaning that water. He noted that OCWD is also at risk of being sued under current federal pollution laws. He added that the federal government is considering legislation that would make public water and wastewater agencies exempt from being held liable for PFAS. He stated that OCWD and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) have asked the District for assistance by adopting a resolution of support. Director Eckles stated that this proposed amendment was passed by the House of Representatives. He asked if the Senate has reviewed it. Mr. Carroll stated that he unsure about its position in Congress. President Ooten stated that most of the PFAS in the OCWD Groundwater Basin comes from upstream sewer treatment plants. He shared that many cities are spending a lot of money to help clean this water. Discussion followed regarding the ubiquitous nature of PFAS and the status of the bill in Congress. Motion: To approve adopting Resolution No. 2021-949 and authorize President Ooten to sign letters supporting federal polyfluoroalkyl substances legislation to protect ratepayers and water/wastewater agencies. Motion by Brett Eckles, second by Arlene Schafer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0 Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer There was no further discussion. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 10 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Action: 4. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2021-950 Certifying that Certain Charges are Delinquent and Unpaid for 60 Days and Requesting that the County Recorder File Those Charges as a Lien (Peter Bedford 1826 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA). Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2021-950 Certifying that Certain Charges are Delinquent and Unpaid for 60 Days and Requesting that the County Recorder File Those Charges as a Lien (Peter Bedford 1826 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA) President Ooten introduced the item. Vice President Scheafer asked if the property owner has contacted the District. Mr. Carroll stated that the property owner has not tried to contact the District. Director Perry asked if Peter Bedford is the resident or property owner. Mr. Carroll stated that Mr. Bedford is the property owner and that he lives in Huntington Beach. Director Eckles asked how the property owner will be notified if this resolution is adopted. Mr. Carroll stated that, if the resolution passes, then the District will send the resolution to the County of Orange, who will place a lien on the owner's property tax bill. He noted that the District has already notified the property owner. He confirmed that the amount listed in the resolution reflects the lien amount. Director Perry asked if the lien would incur interest if the owner does not pay his bill. Mr. Burns confirmed that interest will accrue. He noted that if it is not paid within 10 years, then the District will have to renew the resolution to renew the lien. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 11 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Discussion followed regarding the owner's property bill lien. Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-950 Certifying that Certain Charges are Delinquent and Unpaid for 60 Days and Requesting that the County Recorder File Those Charges as a Lien (Peter Bedford 1826 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA) Motion by Mike Scheafer, second by Brett Eckles. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0 Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer There was no further discussion. F. ENGINEER'S REPORTS Action, Receive and File: 1. Receive and File the Monthly Capital Improvement Projects Status Report Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Capital Improvement Projects Status Report. President Ooten introduced the item. Mr. Esquer stated that the District currently has eight active projects. He reported that capital improvement project (CIP) #318 President Pump Station Reconstruction will be completed in January 2022. He stated that CIP #326 19t` Street Force Main Replacement has been completed. He reviewed the status of the remaining CIPs. Director Perry asked if the status updates referred to the current fiscal year. Mr. Esquer confirmed that he was referring to the current fiscal year. Vice President Scheafer inquired about the smoke studies performed at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Mr. Esquer stated that the smoke studies helped determine if there were open drains and connections that allowed rain into the sewer system. He reported that the County of Orange and the Orange County Sanitation COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 12 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 District (OCSD) covered the open drains and connections. He added that he will work with District staff to perform re -inspections of the Orange County Fairgrounds. Director Perry asked if there were other smoke studies performed throughout the District's service area. Vice President Scheafer stated that there were smoke studies performed in Mesa Del Mar neighborhood. Mr. Carroll stated that one of his goals is to review OCSD's Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) studies and develop a plan to reduce inflow. He shared that OCSD's studies reported that the Fairview Road trunk sewer, which is connected to the District's sewer line, is experiencing inflow. He stated that the District will be televising, plugging and sealing those lines to see if it produces an impact. He provided an update on the Orange County Fairgrounds and reported that, during the last period of rain (before last week's rainstorm), the calculation was below the 2% ingress goal that the District is trying to achieve. President Ooten stated that OCSD has delayed the enlargement of the Fairview Road trunk sewer. Mr. Esquer stated that he discussed the District's Manhole Plugging Program and relining work with OCSD. He shared that the District's activities have resulted in reduced inflow. He discussed performing a study to determine which sub -trunks are producing inflow. Director Perry inquired about Costa Mesa High School's inflow impact. Discussion followed regarding the area surrounding Costa Mesa High School and the Fairview Developmental Center. There was no further discussion, and the report was received. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 13 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Action: 2. Project No. 326 191h Street Force Main Replacement: Accept Improvements as Completed, File Notice of Completion, Exonerate Labor and Materials Bond and Exonerate Faithful Performance Bond. Recommendation: That the Board of Directors: 1. Accept improvements as completed and file a Notice of Completion 2. Exonerate Labor and Material Bond 35 days after Notice of Completion is recorded; and 3. Exonerate Faithful Performance Bond one year after Notice of Completion is recorded. President Ooten introduced the item. Mr. Esquer stated that CIP #32619th Street Force Main Replacement replaced the old asbestos force main and was completed on October 16, 2021. Director Eckles asked if there were any stop notices or change orders issued. Mr. Esquer discussed a few of the change orders and noted that they were all less than 10% of the approved contingency plan. Motion: To: 1. Accept improvements as completed and file a Notice of Completion 2. Exonerate Labor and Material Bond 35 days after Notice of Completion is recorded; and 3. Exonerate Faithful Performance Bond one year after Notice of Completion is recorded. Motion by Brett Eckles, second by Bob Ooten. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0 Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer There was no further discussion. G. TREASURER'S REPORTS None at this time. H. ATTORNEY'S REPORTS COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 14 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Action: 1. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2021-951 Authorizing Remote Meetings Recommendation: That the Board of Directors Adopt Resolution No. 2021-948 Authorizing Remote Meetings. President Ooten introduced the item. Motion: To adopt Resolution No. 2021-951 Authorizing Remote Meetings. Motion by Art Perry, second by Arlene Schafer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0 Aye: Arlene Schafer, Art Perry, Bob Ooten, Brett Eckles, Mike Scheafer There was no further discussion. I. LOCAL MEETINGS: In accordance with AB 1234 (Gov. Code 53232.3), a report is required to be given by a Director for any meeting for which expense reimbursement of any kind is provided. Note: For meetings for which the per diem compensation is sought, the Operations Code provides that such compensation is authorized for each day's service rendered as a Director at the request of the Board (not to exceed six days in one month), and certain meetings are specified as being eligible as set forth in District Operations Code § 3.01.030. For meetings not so listed, the Board must approve the service for it to be eligible for the per day compensation. 1. Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) - (President Ooten) President Ooten shared that he attended two OCSD meetings. He stated that he will be submitting his reimbursement report with meeting details. He noted that he does not receive payment from the District to attend OCSD meetings since he is paid by OCSD. 2. Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA) - (Director Perry) Director Perry stated that there was no SARFPA meeting this month. 3. Independent Special Districts of Orange County (ISDOC) - (Secretary Schafer) COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 15 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Secretary Schafer shared that ISDOC had a Board meeting via Zoom because their facility is being renovated. She stated that they discussed the legislative report and the new ISDOC website. She added that the next meeting is January 27, 2022 and that Carolyn Emery, the Chief Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation of Orange County (LAFCO), is the guest speaker. 4. California Special Districts Association (CSDA) - (Secretary Schafer) Secretary Schafer shared that she attended a CSDA Board meeting on November 18, 2021 and a CSDA Finance Corporation meeting on November 19, 2021. She stated that the Executive Board drafted their planning session for the next year, which will be held at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort from January 21-23, 2022. S. Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) - (Director Scheafer) Vice President Scheafer stated that there was no SDRMA meeting this month. 6. Other Meetings Qualifying for Reimbursement under CMSD Ordinance No. 55, Operations Code Section 3.01.030 Vice President Scheafer inquired about the January Liaison Committee meeting. Ms. Middenway stated that the Liaison Committee will meet on January 28, 2022 at District Headquarters. She noted that the Liaison Committee typically meets on the third Friday in January, but the District is closed that day. Secretary Schafer inquired about holiday leave time for District staff. Mr. Carroll stated that the District approved Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as additional holidays. Secretary Schafer commented that all the cities and school districts seem to give more time off for their workers. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 16 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 President Ooten stated that the District approved the additional holidays a few years ago. Vice President Scheafer stated that the City of Costa Mesa is closed between Christmas and New Year. He asked if the District has considered a similar schedule. Mr. Carroll stated that he is unsure if the City's closure is mandatory or voluntary for City employees. Vice President Scheafer stated that he is interested in the City's policy regarding their holiday closure and asked Mr. Carroll to present this information to the Board. There was no further discussion. T. OLD BUSINESS None at this time. K. NEW BUSINESS None at this time. L. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS Discussion: 1.Oral Communications and Director Comments Director Perry commented that the District is receiving COVID-19 relief funding from the federal government. He asked how this funding will be utilized. Mr. Carroll stated that the funds will help replenish accounts that lost revenue. Director Perry asked if these funds are restricted. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 17 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2021 Mr. Carroll stated that the District has some flexibility in applying these funds but that a certain amount must be allocated for solid waste and wastewater services. Secretary Schafer commended District staff for their household hazardous waste door hanger. Vice President Scheafer discussed a recent 60 Minutes episode regarding straight line sewer systems, which are primarily found in low income areas with mobile homes. Director Eckles inquired about CR&R's current labor agreement. Discussion followed regarding the truck drivers' union. Director Eckles commented that today is his one-year anniversary since joining the Board. He thanked District staff and the Board for their help and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. President Ooten commented that the District received a substantial amount of money through the federal government and CSDA. He stated that the federal infrastructure bill recently passed. He requested for District staff to research available CIP funding through that bill. Mr. Carroll shared that he has been in contact with CSDA about project funding. Mr. Esquer shared that he can check with OCSD's legislative team if the District's wastewater projects qualify for funding. Vice President Scheafer thanked Mr. Burns for his synopses on new legislation. Mr. Burns stated that, according to the District's contract with CR&R, CR&R is required to notify the District about labor disputes and negotiations. There was no further discussion. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PAGE 18 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20,2021 M. ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION None at this time. N. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION None at this time. O. CLOSING ITEMS Procedural: 1. Adjourn - The next meeting of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Board of Directors will be held on Monday, January 24, 2021. President Ooten adjourned the meeting at 5:39 P.M. Arlene Schafer Secretary Bob Cloten President 'Ilk