HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2019 Administration Committee MinutesMINUTES OF THE
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 5:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation
District was called to order by Committee Chairman Wanke on March 13, 2019 at
5:01 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
Chairman Wanke led the Flag Salute.
A quorum was declared present as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chad Wanke, Chairman
Richard Murphy, Vice-Chairman
James Ferryman
Cecilia Iglesias (Alternate)
Peter Kim
Mark Murphy
Steve Nagel
Andrew Nguyen
Glenn Parker
Erik Peterson
David Shawver, Board Chairman
John Withers, Board Vice-Chairman
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Donald P. Wagner
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Herberg, General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
Tina Knapp, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Jon Bradley
Jennifer Cabral
Rod Collins
Damein Frabizio
Al Garcia
Laura Maravilla
Riaz Moinuddin
Wally Ritchie
Thomas Vu
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide a report; however, requested that Item
No . 2 be pulled from the Consent Calendar to allow staff to provide a brief presentation.
Committee Chair Wanke reminded the Committee to file their Annual Statement of
Economic Interests -Form 700 no later than April 1, 2019 and to contact the Clerk of the
Board's office should they have any questions or concerns.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED. SECONDED. AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the
February 13, 2019 Administration Committee Meeting.
AYES: Kim, R. Murphy, Nagel, Nguyen, Parker, Peterson, Shawver,
Wanke and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Ferryman, Iglesias (Alternate), M. Murphy and Wagner
Alternate Director Cecilia Iglesias arrived at the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
Director Jim Ferryman arrived at the meeting at 5:07 p.m.
Item No. 2 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration and vote.
2. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES (Celia Chandler)
Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler provided a brief oral presentation on
this item. Ms. Chandler and Safety and Health Supervisor Rod Collins answered
specific questions related to costs and qualifications of the selected consultant,
Arcadis U.S., Inc., from Director Parker.
MOVED. SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to: Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Arcadis U.S., Inc. to
provide Industrial Hygiene Services, Specification No. S-2018-1008, for a total
amount not to exceed $500,000 for a one-year period beginning May 1, 2019
through April 30, 2020, with four (4) one-year renewal options.
AYES: Ferryman, Iglesias (Alternate), Kim, R. Murphy, Nagel, Nguyen,
Parker, Peterson, Shawver, Wanke and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: M. Murphy and Wagner
NON-CONSENT:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
Board Chair David Shawver departed the meeting at 5:12 p.m.
Director Mark Murphy arrived at the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
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3. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION (Rob Thompson)
Each month, staff provides an informational presentation on topics of interest to
the Board of Directors. This month's topic: Orange County Sanitation District
wastewater treatment basics.
Chief Plant Operator Jon Bradley delivered an informative PowerPoint
presentation that provided an overview of the water reclamation process, metering
and diversion structure, preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary
treatment, the effectiveness of water treatment, solids recovery process,
dewatering operation, biosolids allocations, central generation engines, and FY
2017-18 Operations Budget.
4. FY 2018-19 AND FY 2019-20 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
BUDGET UPDATE (Lorenzo Tyner)
Staff will present an update of the Orange County Sanitation District's Proposed
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget. Detail of the Sanitation District's revenues and
reserves will be discussed.
Controller Wally Ritchie provided a PowerPoint presentation that reviewed the
revenues and reserves for FY 2019-20, including major revenue categories, the
largest components of revenues, revenue related to user fees, largest industrial
users (represents 2% of user fees), property tax revenue, FY 2018-19 reserve
policy summary, and reserve criteria summary.
In response to a comment made by Board Vice-Chair John Withers, Assistant
General Manager Lorenzo Tyner indicated that should property tax revenue be
discontinued rates may be expected to increase by 30-40%.
In response to a questions from Committee Chair Wanke, Mr. Ritchie indicated
that approximately 3% was considered the proper amount of reserves.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS.
IFANY:
None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Chairman Wanke declared the meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m. to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Tina Knapp, CMG
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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