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Minutes of the
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
5:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
A regular meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District
was called to order by Committee Chairman Chad Wanke on September 11, 2019 at 5:01
p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Erik
Peterson led the Flag Salute and a moment of silence was observed for the occurrences of
September 11 , 2001 .
A quorum was declared present as follows:
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Present:
Absent:
STAFF PRESENT:
Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Peter Kim, Mark
Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn Parker, Erik Peterson,
Christina Shea, David Shawver, John Withers and David Penaloza
(Alternate)
None
Jim Herberg, General Manager; Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner,
Assistant General Manager; Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources; Kathy Millea,
Director of Engineering; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Tina Knapp,
Assistant Clerk of the Board; Jennifer Cabral; Rod Collins; Rhea de Guzman; Al Garcia; Derek
Harp; Laura Maravilla; Tyler Ramirez; and Paula Zeller.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hagin, General Counsel; Steve Delaney, Orange County Employees Retirement System
(OCERS); Molly Murphy, OCERS; and Brenda Shott, OCERS.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Wanke did not provide a report.
General Manager Jim Herberg invited the Committee to the recognition for recent excellent
beach report cards event being held on September 18 from 3:15 -4:45 p.m., prior to the
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COMMITTEE
Special Board Meeting, at both Plant Nos. 1 and 2.
Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner indicated that the termination of the necessary
leases on the properties across the street have been obtained and he will provide more
information at the Board Meeting on September 25.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Chair Wanke indicated that the Information Item, Item No. 5, would immediately follow the
Consent Calendar, Item Nos. 1-3.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2019-517
2.
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Administration Committee held July 17,
2019.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstentions:
Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Peter Kim, Mark
Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn Parker, Erik Peterson,
Christina Shea, David Shawver and David Penaloza (Alternate)
None
John Withers
None
SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY BEST PRACTICE
DEVELOPMENT AND SEAWATER ANALYSIS FOR PH
2019-538
Originator: Lan Wiborg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to enter into a one ( 1)
year Sole Source Service Contract with The Regents of the University of California on
behalf of its San Diego campus' Scripps Institution of Oceanography, for a total amount
not to exceed $40,000, with two (2) optional one (1) year renewals at $40,000 per
renewal, for a total amount not to exceed $120,000 for the three-year period, to
develop best practices and analyze seawater for pH in compliance with permit
mandated data quality requirements and regional comparability as recommended by
the Bight'13 Nutrients Study.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Peter Kim, Mark
Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn Parker, Erik Peterson,
Christina Shea, David Shawver and David Penaloza (Alternate)
None
John Withers
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Abstentions: None
REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF 2019-563
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file report of reimbursements to Board Members and Staff per
Government Code Section 53065.5 for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstentions:
Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Peter Kim, Mark
Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn Parker, Erik Peterson,
Christina Shea, David Shawver and David Penaloza (Alternate)
None
John Withers
None
Board Vice-Chair Withers arrived at 5:20 p.m., during the OCERS presentation.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
5. ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (OCERS)
INFORMATION UPDATE
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
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Mr. Tyner introduced Steve Delaney, Molly Murphy, and Brend Shott from OCERS.
The OCERS representatives provided the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation
that included information on OCERS investment policies, 2018 investment results, and
impacts on the Sanitation District. Staff and the OCERS representatives responded to
questions from the Committee.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM HEARD ON:
OCERS will present information regarding its investment policies, 2018 investment
results, and impacts on the Orange County Sanitation District.
NON-CONSENT:
4. 2019 ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AND WASTEWATER
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Originator: Celia Chandler
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-XX entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Orange County Sanitation District Approving and Adopting the 2019 Orange County
Regional Water and Wastewater Hazard Mitigation Plan," in accordance with the
Disaster Mitigation Act (OMA) of 2000.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstentions:
Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Peter Kim, Mark
Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn Parker, Erik Peterson,
David Shawver, John Withers and David Penaloza (Alternate)
None
Christina Shea
None
Director Shea stepped out of the room during Item No. 4 and was not present for the vote.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
Board Chair Shawver reported that he attended the staff volunteer recognition event on
September 10 and that it was a great event recognizing the outstanding efforts of staff that
volunteer at various Sanitation District events throughout the year.
Committee Chair Wanke requested that staff look into the possibility of issuing identification
cards to the Directors and providing the Directors with a Board contact list.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Wanke declared the meeting adjourned at 6: 11 p.m. to the Regular meeting to be held
on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
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Assistant Clerk of the Board
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