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CITY/DISTRICTS LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
FRIDAY, June 16, 2006
7:30 a.m.
COSTA MESA CITY HALL
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Mesa Committee Members: James F. Atkinson, 1st Vice President
Trudy Ohlig-Hall, Vice President
Diana M. Leach, General Manager
City Committee Members: Allan Mansoor, Mayor
Allan Roeder, City Manager
CMSD Committee Members: James Ferryman, President
Arlene Schafer, Director
Rob Hamers, Manager/District Engineer
Tom Fauth, Assistant Manager
Discussion was held on the following items:
1. Sewer Lateral Compliance Policy (CMSD)
Mr. Hamers explained the Costa Mesa Sanitary District is reviewing the ordinances
adopted by Stege Sanitary District and others that requires the seller of property to have
the existing sewer lateral videotaped and found to be in compliance by the sewer
agency prior to sale of the property. Under the policy, the seller is required to perform
repairs such as removing tree roots and fixing broken pipe prior to the sale.
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2. Recycling Update and Opportunities for Recycling Among the Three Agencies
(CMSD)
Director Schafer suggested there are opportunities for the three agencies to work
together in recycling programs to better serve the residents and businesses in the City of
Costa Mesa. Mr. Fauth described the forthcoming electronic waste recycling event on
June 17, 2006 at the City Corporate Yard that is a combined effort by the City and the
Sanitary District. Mr. Fauth also described the used battery drop off program being
implemented by the Sanitary District. Mr. Roeder added that the City runs all the
Sanitary District's outreach announcements on its cable television station.
3. Opportunities for Decreasing CMSD Trash Collection Rates (City)
Mr. Roeder had read the Sanitary District's minutes regarding this issue and requested
an update. Mr. Hamers explained that the Sanitary District and its trash hauler have met
and are devising plans to lower the trash collection rate. Director Ferryman and Mr.
Hamers explained that comparing trash collection rates is extremely difficult due to
various levels of service. Twenty two of the cities in Orange County do not recycle 50%
of their trash as required, some agencies do not add in administrative charges into their
quoted rate while others keep a low residential rate that is offset by a higher commercial
rate. Some agencies require the resident to sort the trash instead of having it sorted at a
material recovery facility.
4. Use of Technology (MCWD)
Director Ohlig-Hall requested an update from the City and Sanitary District as to their
level of use of GIS or other computer technology. Mr. Roeder described the City's GIS
system and how the new master plan of storm drains has been added to the system.
Mr. Roeder volunteered to have a City staff member attend the next Liaison Committee
meeting and give a demonstration of the City's GIS system. Mr. Roeder explained that
the on-going data entry and program management costs are substantial. Director
Atkinson stated Mesa Water has a portion of their water atlas maps scanned while Mr.
Hamers mentioned that for the most part the Sanitary District has not converted to GIS
due to the substantial upfront and on-going costs.
5. Santa Ana Heights and Banning Ranch Annexations (Mesa)
At Mesa's request, Mr. Roeder provided a status update on the City's efforts to work
through the Santa Ana Heights and Banning Ranch sphere of influence and annexation
issues with the City of Newport Beach and the Orange County LAFCO.
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6. Sidewalk on Fairview and South Coast Drive (Mesa)
Director Atkinson mentioned a section of City sidewalk near this intersection has never
been constructed, thereby causing pedestrian circulation problems. Mr. Roeder
explained the Missing Link program and how priorities are judged; proximity to a school,
etc., and stated he would certainly review this area.
The next meeting will be held on September 22, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. at the Costa Mesa
Sanitary District.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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Costa Mesa Sanitary District Costa Mesa Sanitary District