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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
November 14, 2011
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met on November 14, 2011 at
10:30 a.m. at 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Jim Fitzpatrick, Jim Ferryman
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Joan Revak, AJ Cully, Isidro Gallardo
Others Present: Dean Ruffridge, CR&R; Tyler Douthitt, Community Relations
Recycling Coordinator, CR&R; Mike Carey, OCC Recycling
Center; Jennifer Wechsler, Mobile Compost Service
Chairman Fitzpatrick called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
I. Recycling Report— October 2011
Report accepted.
II. Waste Diversion Report- October 2011
Report accepted.
III. Ordinance Enforcement Officer's Report— October 2011
Mr. Gallardo summarized major points for three ordinance enforcement topics covering
scavenging, graffiti and trash container enforcement. There were no calls reporting
scavenging activity, however, Mr. Gallardo observed scavenging in areas where trash is
collected in alleys.
CR&Rs maintenance completed the removal of graffiti from trash bins on the 600-700 blocks
of Hamilton Street with only the 2000 block of Wallace Avenue to complete.
Four complaints to the District headquarters reporting addresses where trash bins were left
in public view. Mr. Gallardo continues to monitor the four locations along with previous
locations that were not in compliance.
Mr. Gallardo presented a summary of the courtesy notice process and provided a chart
demonstrating the effectiveness of a "1st Notice". Of 24 first notices left, only 1 residence
required a second notice
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IV. Scavenging Report
Ms. Cully presented the scavenging statistics provided by the Costa Mesa Police
Department. There were 16 calls in the month of October.
V. Residential FOG Recycling Kick-Off Event— November 21, 2011
A review of the set up to host KTLA 5 Morning News crew at Orange Coast College
was provided by Ms. Cully.
VI. Goodwill Industries
A review of year to date total donations for the Costa Mesa Goodwill store along with
information regarding the Community Youth Donation Drive was presented.
VII. Bioplastics
A handout from Californians Against Waste was provided with the California
Attorney General filing suit against two bottled water makers and their bottle supplier for
falsely claiming the bottles are "biodegrade". The suit alleges the claims are false
and their use violates California law. The suit calls for bottles, tens of thousands of
which are sold at retailers throughout California, to be pulled from shelves. The
Executive Director of Californians Against Waste states the falsely labeled bottles pose
several serious problems with consumers being deceived. The chemicals added to
these bottles to theoretically allow them to break apart have zero environmental benefit;
and, they cost consumers more and fill up the landfills just like any other bottle.
VIII. AB 341
A discussion was held on AB 341. AB 341 does five things:
1) Sets a statewide 75% waste diversion goal.
2) Requires mandatory commercial recycling by certain businesses and public
entities
3) Modifies the process of amending non-disposal facility elements
4) Changes the due date of state agency annual reports
5) Modifies enforcement agency notification requirements for modifications to a solid
waste facility permit.
AB 341 declares that it is the "policy goal" of the state to achieve 75% diversion by
the year 2020. It also requires CalRecycle to provide a report to the Legislature
by January 1, 2014 identifying strategies to achieve that goal. The bill specifically
says that CalRecycle shall not establish or enforce a diversion rate on a jurisdiction
that exceeds the current 50% diversion rate.
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IX. CMSD Board of Directors Zero Waste Workshop— November 2, 2011
A workshop on Zero Waste was held on November 2, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.
X. Community Event Schedule
A Community Event Schedule for 2011-2012 was provided and discussed.
XI. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
XII. Discuss items for next Meeting
Committee Chairman Fitzpatrick adjourned the meeting at 11:12 a.m.
Next Meeting Date — December 12, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
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