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Minutes - Board - 2006-03-23 • COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District met in regular session on March 23, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa. President Ferryman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Perry led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Director Woodside gave the invocation. ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT: James Ferryman, Greg Woodside, Art Perry, Arlene Schafer, Dan Worthington DIRECTORS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Robin B. Hamers, Manager/District Engineer; Alan Burns, Legal Counsel; Tom Fauth, Assistant Manager; Joan Revak, Board Secretary/Program Manager/Clerk of the District; Wendy Davis, Treasurer; Sherry Kallab, Accountant; Debbie Bjornson, Permit Processing Specialist; Ron Shef, Ordinance Enforcement Officer OTHERS PRESENT: None COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT Alp MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2006 I C PAGE 2 CONSENT CALENDAR Director Schafer motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Director Worthington seconded. Motion carried 5-0. REPORTS MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of Regular The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, Committee Meeting — 2006, were approved as distributed. February 8, 2006 Minutes of Special The Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 9, Meeting — February 9, 2006 were approved as distributed. 2006 Minutes of Recycling The Minutes of the Recycling Committee Meeting of Committee Meeting — February 10, 2006, were approved as distributed. February 10, 2006 Minutes of Special The Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 27, Meeting — February 27, 2006 were approved as distributed. 2006 Refunds There were no refunds for the month of February 2006. Occupancy Report and The Trash Occupancy Count documented a decrease Payment of $194,836.06 of 13 units for the occupancy report for solid waste to Costa Mesa Disposal — collection as of March 1, 2006. Therefore, the total March 2006 for March is 21,281. Board directed Staff to prepare a warrant for $194,836.06 to Costa Mesa Disposal on April 1, 2006, for March 2006 collection count of 21,281. Monthly Spill Report to The Monthly Spill Report to the Regional Water Regional Water Quality Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for February 2006 Control Board (RWQCB) was accepted as submitted. C COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2006 PAGE 3 Minutes of Safety/Loss Minutes of the CMSD Safety/Loss Control Meeting Control Meeting — held on February 7, 2006 were accepted as February 7, 2006 submitted. ENGINEER'S REPORTS Project Status Report The Project Status Report for March 2006 was accepted as submitted. TREASURER'S REPORTS Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of January 31, 2006 was January 31, 2006 accepted as submitted. Financial Report as of The Financial Report as of February 28, 2006 was February 28, 2006 accepted as submitted. Treasurer's Report as of The Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 2006 was February 28, 2006 accepted as submitted. Warrant 2006-9 for Warrant Resolution #CMSD 2006-8 was approved, February 2006 in the authorizing the President and Secretary to sign the amount of $619,254.16 warrant ratifying the payment of certain claims and demands, and specifying the funds out of which the same were paid in the amount of $619,254.16. Directors Expenses for the Director Compensation and Expense Reimbursement Month of February 2006 for the Month of February 2006 were approved and ratified as follows: Director Ferryman: $1,020.00 Director Perry: $680.00 Director Schafer: $1,020.00 + $14.45 Director Woodside: $510.00 Director Worthington: $850.00 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2006 PAGE 4 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Revak presented a letter from Kaiser Elementary School expressing appreciation for the $400.00 award for participation in the CMSD 2005 Telephone Book Recycling Program. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments made. MANAGER'S REPORTS PRELIMINARY 2006-2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS& SEWER BUDGET Mr. Hamers presented a draft of the proposed 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program. The proposed CIP total for 2006-2007 is $1,200,000. A thorough investigation of what is needed for Capital Improvement Projects was provided. Over 25 years, CIP has varied between $700,000 and $1,200,000. Project No. 168 is to construct a capital improvement project to relocate a pump station. CI if) The rest of the budget is maintenance related. The CMSD has acquired an exceptional staff; however the District does not own any trucks, yard or safety equipment to accomplish field maintenance. Contracting out is more expensive than owning equipment. Staff has learned pump stations were not being maintained up to standards and sewer lines were not properly cleaned by the City of Costa Mesa. Coupled with the comprehensive requirements of the WDR, additional funds are required. The District is spending $150,000 per year on FOG program consultant fees which, in essence, is increasing staff by four people. The District needs a small vactor and safety equipment. At the same time, because sewer lines were not being cleaned adequately, additional work by contractors is required. Mr. Hamers pointed out the City of Fullerton needs $133M to upgrade their sewer system up to standards. Other cities' rates are significantly higher than the CMSD and they are raising rates due to the WDR. Mr. Hamers clarified that the CMSD sewer system is structurally sound and in proper working order, however, the level of maintenance requires increased focus and this requires additional funds. The Board has the option of raising sewer rates or to liquidate already approved capital improvement projects. The District must keep the sewer lines cleaned and maintained. If rates are raised 50%, sufficient funds would be available. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2006 PAGE 5 Also presented was a FY-05/06 Sewer Fee Survey prepared by the City of Anaheim and reports of sewer fees for several Orange County cities. The survey verifies the CMSD has one of the lowest sewer fees. Mr. Hamers reiterated the District is at the point where rates must be raised or monies transferred out of CIP. President Ferryman directed Staff to come back to the Board with alternatives. Mr. Hamers suggested scheduling Special Meetings to discuss the budget. Special Meetings were scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES Director Woodside questioned what has occurred that resulted in a report of the sewer system requiring increased maintenance. Mr. Hamers explained that the structure of the sewer system is not in question; it is the maintenance of the system that must be improved. Structurally and capacity-wise the sewer system is sound. The City crew was not maintaining the lines to expectations. CMSD STRATEGIC PLAN YEAR 2005 STRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION ITEMS The Year 2005/2006 Strategic Planning Action Items list was presented. Mr. Fauth presented an Update Summary on the 9/80 Work Schedule. The 9/80 work schedule has been in place since February 10, 2005 and is a plan where every full-time employee works nine days every two weeks, with each day except one working nine hours, and is off every other Friday. Mr. Fauth explained from an efficiency standpoint, 9/80 plans have been shown to increase worker satisfaction resulting in better production and quality of work. Many other agencies are closed every other Friday and the District has not received any complaints with the schedule that has been in place for over a year. Safety concerns were addressed by installing a video camera and a chime at the front door. Mr. Fauth further stated field maintenance/emergency responses, inspections and engineering remain fully available five days a week and the detailed automated voicemail messages more than adequately address the needs of incoming callers. C COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23,2006 PAGE 6 Director Worthington stated he did not believe the District compared favorably to another Sanitary District, which is open five days per week. Director Woodside pointed out that cities listed as being closed every other Friday provide sewer/trash services and are not serviced by a separate sanitary district as is the case with Costa Mesa. Director Schafer expressed her preference for the 9/80 plan and is of the opinion it gives employees an opportunity to take care of personal business on the flex Friday. Director Worthington acknowledged he was the only Director opposed to the 9/80 plan and suggested the Board move on with the rest of the agenda. President Ferryman directed Staff to continue to monitor the 9/80 plan and present an update to the Board at the 2007 Strategic Planning Session. Director Perry motioned to receive and file the Year 2005/2006 Strategic Planning Action Items. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5-0. NEW DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS UPDATE ON ROOF, GUTTERS AND COLUMN IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Fauth reported a date has been set for installation of a new roof at the building and Ms. Davis and Ms. Revak are involved in the process of obtaining quotes on painting and landscape improvements. Cost for a new roof is $8,760 with a 30 year warranty. Price for a seamless gutter system is an additional $2500. Staff is investigating "column" replacement for the building. The next phase will be painting the facility and landscaping. 1780 WHITTIER PURCHASE UPDATE Mr. Hamers advised the Board of the cancellation of the Escrow and return of deposit monies on the property at 1780 Whittier Avenue. Staff learned there was an undisclosed prior purchase agreement with another buyer that may still be in effect and the prior purchaser is threatening litigation. The condition of title is not such that the District would approve of the sale in that there has been a threatened /is pendens on the property and, as the property is in probate, the seller may not have authority to sell the property. The District had initiated a Phase 1 Site Assessment and has requested a refund of that expense from the Estate holding title to the property. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT &I`. MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23,2006 PAGE 7 RECYCLING REPORTS WASTE DIVERSION REPORT-JANUARY 2006 Ms. Revak presented the Waste Diversion Reports for January 2006 showing a 50.70% recycling percentage. Director Schafer motioned to receive and file the January 2006 Waste Diversion Report. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5-0. WASTE DIVERSION REPORT-FEBRUARY 2006 Ms. Revak presented the Waste Diversion Reports for February 2006 showing a 50.71% recycling percentage. Director Schafer motioned to receive and file the January 2006 Waste Diversion Report. Director Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0. CONTRACT PAYMENT TO CR TRANSFER FOR RECYCLING SERVICES AND DISPOSAL PAYMENT FOR FEBRUARY 2006 SERVICES Ms. Revak presented the Invoices for February 2006 recycling services and disposal. Director Perry motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for the month of February 2006 in the amount of $150,975.84. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Director Perry motioned to ratify contract payment to CR Transfer for recycling services and disposal for Santa Ana Heights for the month of January 2006 in the amount of $9,985.51. Director Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0. STANDARDIZED TRASH CONTAINER PROGRAM REPORTS Mr. Fauth reported maintaining an overview of trash container inventory Costa Mesa Disposal (CMD) is holding for the District. This is tied in with the Occupancy Report as it appears CMD has been confusing replacement or additional cans with new "units" and this was inflating the Occupancy Report. Staff anticipates, based upon consumption over the last year, purchasing between 300-600 containers in the next fiscal year. President Ferryman questioned when the District expects a response from CR&R on purchasing the containers. Mr. Hamers reported a response is expected on March 27, 2006. President Ferryman directed Staff to request a response from CR&R. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2006 PAGE 8 The Ordinance Enforcement Summary Report for the month of February 2006 was accepted. Mr. Shef reported a problem on Santa Isabel where units were demolished and construction materials were placed in CMSD containers for collection. Mr. Fauth, Mr. Shef and Mr. Hamers are all involved in resolving this problem. RECYCLING COMMITTEE-MONDAY, MARCH 20,2006—12:00 P.M., CMSD BOARDROOM,628 W. 19TH STREET, COSTA MESA, DIRECTORS WOODSIDE AND WORTHINGTON The Recycling Committee met on Monday, March 20, 2006. Director Woodside reported the Recycling Committee Goals for 2005-2006 were reviewed. UNIVERSAL WASTE-REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9, 2006 Director Woodside reported the Committee addressed Universal Waste (U-Waste) requirements that went into effect February 9, 2006 and discussed holding an E-Waste Recycling event with the City of Costa Mesa. A proposal for such an event was provided by HMR USA, Inc., a company that provides all labor, equipment and transport trailers to run the event, removal of all material from the collection site the date of the event and provides a detailed report on the amount of various materials collected. The Company complies with all Federal, State and local laws. All material will be removed from the drop off location by the end of the day of the event. The City of Costa Mesa approved use of the City Corporation Yard for a joint event with a proposed date of June 17, 2006. If less than 25,000 pounds is collected, the City and District will be charged a collection fee of$1,000. With a collection between 25,000 and 50,000 pounds, the event will be considered breakeven and there is no cost to City or District; and, if over 50,000 pounds, the City and District will split a performance premium of $1,000. The event will be open to residents and businesses. Also discussed was the issue of publicizing to residents how to dispose of E-Waste and HHW. A change in policy in utilizing the services of Curbside Inc. was discussed to avoid residents with small quantities of batteries or other U-Waste from calling for a free pickup. Choice for residents is to take E-Waste and HHW to a "round-up" or take to a HHW facility. In the case of disabled person, CMSD policy will be to refer them to Curbside, Inc. for pickup C COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23,2006 PAGE 9 TOUR OF CR&R AND LANDFILL- FEBRUARY 21,2006 Director Woodside reported District Staff accompanied a group of Home School students on a tour of the CR&R Recycling facility and the Bowerman landfill on February 21, 2006. Director Worthington suggested having a Board member accompany the tour groups on future tours. President Ferryman directed Staff to arrange for this on future tours. Director Woodside reported a presentation on plastics recycling and vermicomposting was made to a Cub Scout group on March 1, 2006 and another on March 22, 2006. SPRING 2006 NEWSLETTER(TRASH) Director Woodside advised the Board that Staff is drafting the Spring Newsletter and requested topic suggestions. Mr. Hamers reported new CMSD U-Waste regulations will be presented in the newsletter. ENGINEER'S REPORTS WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS-(WDR) GENERAL UPDATE Mr. Hamers provided a brief update on the Steering Committee, the General Committee, and the State WDR. The proposed State WDR is out for public comments. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO REORGANIZE TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE WESTERN BORDERS REORGANIZAITON Mr. Hamers reported this item is on the agenda as an informational item. Should Newport Beach annex West Santa Ana Heights, it would be similar to East Santa Ana Heights where CMSD is already providing sewer service and would continue to provide trash service. C COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23,2006 ® PAGE 10 PRESIDENT PUMPING STATION-PURCHASE OF NEW PUMPS Mr. Hamers advised the Board of Directors the existing pumps in the President Pumping Station are 34 years old and in need of replacement. Mr. Hamers reported because the potential abandonment of the President Pumping Station as part of the Westside Pumping Station Abandonment is at least five years off, it is necessary to replace the pumps now. Staff will select pumps of the same size as exist in other District pumping stations so if and when the abandonment occurs, the pumps may be used as spare or replacement pumps in other stations. Mr. Hamers further noted the purchase of pumps is covered in the Operations Code that specifies for a purchase above $15,000 the Manager/District Engineer and Assistant Manager shall obtain competitive bids and the Board shall make the award. Staff followed this procedure and proposals were received for providing two pumps for the President Pumping Stations as follows: 1. Flygt—Santa Fe Springs $16,436 total for 2 pumps 2. Peninsula Pumps (Flygt Pumps) $17,672 3. Flo-Systems, Inc. * $17,930 4. Essco (Essco Pumps) $31,552 *Flo-Systems supplies Fairbanks Morse pumps, the manufacturer of the current pumps. Staff recommends the Board authorize purchase of two Flygt Model 3153 pumps from Flygt for the price of $16,436 plus tax and shipping plus ancillary hardware. The District has standardized nearly every pumping station to utilize Flygt pumps. Mr. Hamers advised funds for the purchase exist in Project#164 Miscellaneous Sewer Work. Director Schafer motioned to authorize purchase of two Flygt Model 3153 pumps and miscellaneous hardware from Flygt at a cost equal to or lower than shown above for just the pumps, with the total not to exceed $20,000 excluding tax and shipping.. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5-0. OCSD COMMENTS ON CITY OF COSTA MESA WESTSIDE URBAN PLANS Mr. Hamers presented OCSD comments on a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the City of Costa Mesa Westside Urban Plans and SoBECA Urban Plan. The OCSD is primarily concerned with the Rezoning that is proposed for the Westside area. Deficiencies exist in the Costa Mesa Storm Drain system and OCSD expects the densification of < COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ip MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23,2006 PAGE 11 the Westside to have a cumulative impact on the Inflow and Infiltration issues that already exist and may lead to a sewer spill. The OCSD recommended mitigation measures be added to the Negative Declaration: 1) that the City of Costa Mesa's Storm Drain Master Plan adopt that storm drain systems within the Westside area be upgraded by developers to accommodate storm events equal to a ten year storm return interval; 2) that outside of the City of Costa Mesa's Storm Drain Master Plan that storm drain systems within the Westside area be upgraded by developers to accommodate storm events equal to a ten year storm return interval; 3) Developers may choose to not exercise the option of upgrading the storm drain system and may donate an equivalent amount of money to a City fund dedicated to upgrading the storm drain system. This option must be exercised with options one or two. Further, OCSD is currently planning to perform upgrades to the Fairview and Newport Trunk Systems to assist with these issues. However, OCSD is expecting that the storm drain upgrades take place before these projects because it is not the intent to upgrade trunk sewers in order to accommodate fugitive storm water flows. Ci OCSD COOPERATIVE PROJECTS CONTRACT No. 0403. AMENDMENT NO. 1. CMSD PROJECT No. 175 Mr. Hamers presented Amendment No. 1 to the OCSD Cooperative Projects Program Contract No. 0403 (CMSD Project No. 175). The Amendment extends the term of the Original Contract from August 1, 2006, for an additional 18 months from the original project completion date, unless terminated earlier as provided for in Paragraph 6 of the Original Contract, for all work performed on or before February 1, 2008. Director Schafer motioned to approve and execute Amendment No. 1 to the OCSD Cooperative Projects Program Contract No. 0403 (CMSD Project No. 175). Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5-0. TREASURER'S REPORTS INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MARCH 23, 2006 AT 5:30 P.M. Ms. Davis reported on the Investment Oversight Committee Meeting held at 5:30 p.m. with Directors Ferryman and Worthington present as Committee members. Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) were discussed. C COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT '� ` MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23,2006 PAGE 12 BUDGET STUDY SESSION Ms. Davis requested that the Board of Directors schedule a date for a Budget Study Session/Special Meeting. Meeting dates were scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. as noted earlier in the Minutes. PRELIMINARY BUDGET CALENDAR Ms. Davis presented a Preliminary Budget Calendar for FY 2006-07. SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Ms. Davis advised the Board of Directors that Staff solicited proposals for audit services from six Certified Public Accounting firms who specialize in governmental auditing. The solicitation covered a three-year contract period with two one-year options at the sole discretion of the District. Staff received proposals from three firms. After review of the submitted proposals Staff determined all three firms are very experienced in governmental auditing and have numerous Special District clients. Therefore, price was the determining factor for selecting a firm and making a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The following schedule reflects the proposals by firm: Hours 2005 2006 2007 Diehl, Evans & Co., LLP 124 $ 9,150 $ 9,425 $ 9,707 Charles Z. Fedak & Co. 103 $12,000 $12,600 $13,200 Moreland & Associates, Inc. 168 $14,000 $14,000 $14,500 Ms. Davis recommended award of the three year audit contract to Diehl, Evans & Co., LLP and a budget adjustment of $9,150 to the Professional Services account from Retained Earnings in the appropriate funds. Director Woodside motioned to,award the three year audit contract to Diehl, Evans & Co., LLP and to authorize Staff to make the appropriate budget adjustment. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5-0. C COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2006 PAGE 13 ATTORNEY'S REPORT COSTA MESA DISPOSAL AND CR TRANSFER CONSOLIDATED AGREEMENT Mr. Burns reported a meeting with David Ronnenberg and Dean Ruffridge of CR&R occurred on February 27, 2006 and CR&R agreed to respond to the District by March 27, 2006 on four items: providing a comparison table of pounds of trash per resident per agency in Orange County; pounds of trash collected per resident per route in the Costa Mesa Sanitary District; a proposal for acquiring the District's standardized trash containers, and a proposal for extraordinary fuel cost increases. Mr. Hamers will give a reminder call to David Ronnenberg. NATIONAL PLANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SEWER LINE CLEANING Mr. Burns presented an Agreement with National Plant Services for Sewer Line Cleaning. Director Perry motioned to approve the Agreement for sewer line maintenance with National Plant Services. Director Schafer seconded. Motion carried 5-0. JIMNI SYSTEMS INC. AGREEMENT FOR PUMPING STATION MAINTENANCE Mr. Burns requested the item be continued. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING &CONTRACTING(EEC)AGREEMENT Mr. Burns requested the Environmental Engineering & Contracting Agreement for Consultant Services for the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program Management and Inspection Services be approved and executed. Director Perry motioned to approve and execute the agreement. Director Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0. C&R DRAINS AGREEMENT Mr. Burns requested the Agreement for Sewer System Assessment and Evaluation with C&R Drains Agreement be executed. Mr. Burns explained C&R Drains would be first responder to a sewer spill. If the emergency is in the street, National Plant will be called and if at a pump station, JIMNI will be called. On private sewer backups they will work with/charge the homeowner. Director Perry motioned to approve the agreement subject to further review of the document language by CMSD legal counsel, Mr. Burns. Director Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23,2006 PAGE 14 LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT PARKING LOT Mr. Burns advised the Board of a License Agreement to allow the Goodwill Industries to use the CMSD parking lot while their roof is being repaired. Director Schafer motioned to ratify the Agreement. Director Perry seconded. Motion carried 5-0. LOCAL MEETINGS (INCLUDES REPORTS BY ALL DIRECTORS REPRESENTING THE DISTRICT) ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT(OCSD) President Ferryman attended the March 22, 2006 meeting of the Orange County Sanitation District and reported on relocation of the SARI line which initially came in at $93M. The Irvine Company was interested in tying into the line as they are building houses across the freeway and took upon themselves to engineer a different way of accomplishing the task and the cost came in at $34-40M. The OCSD Board challenged OCSD Staff to lower a proposed 20-30% rate increase. The Board asked Staff to make recommendations to lower CIP and Staff came back with $472M in deferrals and cuts. OCSD rates will increase approximately 12-14% for the next fiscal year. SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY Director Ferryman reported a meeting of the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency occurred on March 23, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Prado and Seven Oaks Dam were discussed and using not only for flood control but also water storage. An update on funding of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project was provided. INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY(ISDOC) Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register Editorial Writer specializing in local issues, will speak at the March 30, 2006 Quarterly meeting. Directors Ferryman, Perry, Schafer and Worthington will attend as well as Mr. Hamers, Mr. Fauth and Ms. Revak. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) Director Schafer reported LAFCO is working on Municipal Services Reviews (MSRs) for Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Rossmoor, Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos. Orange and Villa Park will come back in six months. . COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2006 PAGE 15 C CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION (CSDA) Director Schafer reported Catherine Smith will be with CSDA until May when she will leave CSDA to head CASA. The CSDA Board is drafting a job description for new CEO and Director Schafer will be flying to Sacramento for an in-house meeting on prospective candidates. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DAY-APRIL 18, 2006-SACRAMENTO Ms. Revak advised the Board of the need to discuss a non-agenda item - Government Affairs Day in Sacramento on April 18, 2006. Ms. Revak stated the flyer announcing Government Affairs Day arrived after the agenda was prepared. Director Perry moved the non-agenda item because the need arose after the agenda was prepared and there was a need to take immediate action. Director Woodside seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Director Schafer expressed her desire to attend Government Affairs Day on April 18, 2006. Director Perry motioned to approve attendance at Government Affairs Day in Sacramento on April 18, 2006 for Director Schafer. Director Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES(CASA) 2006 SPRING CONFERENCE-APRIL 26-MAY 30, 2006 AT SQUAW CREEK Ms. Revak advised the Board of the upcoming CASA 2006 Spring Conference at Squaw Creek. Directors Schafer and Worthington indicated they would like to attend. Director Perry motioned to approve attendance at the CASA 2006 Spring Conference by Directors Schafer and Worthington. Director Woodside seconded. Motion carried 5-0. MEETINGS OF: COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL, OCCOG, WACO, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OCCOG Director Schafer attended a meeting on February 7, 2006. The topic was Newport Beach and Costa Mesa Annexations. Assemblyman Van Tran will be up for reelection. WACO Director Worthington reported on the WACO meeting on February 3, 2006. Item of discussion was the shortage of rainfall in this area. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING ♦ MARCH 23, 2006 PAGE 16 CITY OF COSTA MESA COUNCIL MEETING Director Perry attended the City of Costa Mesa Council Meeting on February 7, 2006. Director Perry reported the meeting began late with standing room only for the public. Public Comments dominated much of the beginning portion of the meeting with many pros and cons regarding the City training their police officers to enforce Federal immigration policies. Many speakers were not from Costa Mesa but were anti-immigration speakers. After Public Comments the large crowd left the Council Chambers and remained outside, however, they were very loud throughout the rest of the meeting, trying successfully to disrupt the meeting. No business affecting the CMSD was discussed. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS There were no oral communications or Director comments. ADJOURNMENT At 8:24 p.m., President Ferryman adjourned the meeting in memory of Russell Paris, former Midway City Sanitary District Director. yi CdA444io .glipiAL SECRETARY PRESIDENT