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MINUTES
BOARD MEETING
September 17, 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
10844 ELLIS AVENUE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92708-7018
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ROLLCALL
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on September 17, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., in the Administrative Offices. Following the
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, the roll was called and the Clerk of the Board
reported a quorum present as follows:
ACTIVE DIRECTORS ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
X Doug Davert, Chair Jim Palmer
X Larry Crandall, Vice Chair Gus Ayer
X Charles Antos Gordon Shanks
X Don Bankhead Sharon Quirk
X Bill Dalton Steven Jones
A Jon Dumitru Carolyn Cavecche
X Rose Espinoza James Gomez
X James M. Ferryman Bob Ooten
X Don Hansen Jill Hardy
X Phil Luebben Prakash Narain
X Patsy Marshall Jim Dow
Darryl Miller X Douglas Reinhart
X Roy Moore Ron Garcia
X Joy Neugebauer AI Krippner
X Chris Norby Janet Nguyen
X Ken Parker Catherine Driscoll
X Brad Reese W. Richard Ulmer
X David Shawver David Cadena
X Christina Shea Steven Choi
A Harry Sidhu Lucille Kring
X Sal Tinajero David Benavides
X Constance Underhill Joseph Aguirre
X Mark Waldman Henry Charoen
X Don Webb Leslie Daigle
X Jim Winder John Anderson
STA FF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Ruth, General Manager; Bob Ghirelli, Assistant
General Manager; Lilia Kovac, Associate Clerk of the Board; Jim Herberg; Ed Torres;
Lorenzo Tyner; Rich Castillon; Michelle Chewning; Bret Colson; Natasha Dubrovski;
Michael Gold; Ryal Wheeler; Paula Zeller
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hagin, General Counsel; Art Perry; Jay Mehta; Drew
Kolosky
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments by Jay Mehta of MMC, Inc., were considered under Agenda Item 9.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR
Chair Doug Davert acknowledged Ryal Wheeler as OCSD's volunteer of the year for
2007/08 donating the most hours working numerous outreach events and conducting
public tours, most of them during his non-working hours. . Chair Davert also announced
the Strategic Plan meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. for active and alternate directors, and Ethics Training certificates are required to be
on file by the end of the year with the Clerk of the Board to satisfy AB1234 requirements.
Chair Davert reported that in recognition of OCSD's partnership with Orange County
Water District for the GWRS project, awards are being accepted from Coastkeepers,
California Special Districts Association, WateReuse, and WEFTEC.
REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
Jim Ruth, General Manager, acknowledged Legislative Affairs Liaison, Michael Gold,
who presented an overview of the proposed state budget submitted to the governor for
approval, with no provision to affect state funding to special districts.
REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
Brad Hogin, General Counsel, reported that the District Court granted a motion to award over
$1 million for attorneys' fees to biosolids application agents, defined as non-governmental
plaintiffs by federal law. The award is expected to be appealed at the 91h Circuit Court.
RATIFICATION OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Ratify payment of claims set forth on
Exhibits "A" and "B", attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.
ALL DISTRICTS 08/15/08 08/30/08
Totals $14,267,264.39 $19,461,337.28
Director Crandall abstained from discussion and voting on Warrant No. 13971. Director
Luebben abstained from discussion and voting on Warrant Nos. 13232, 13555, 13606,
and 13834. Director Norby abstained from discussion and voting on Warrant No. 13936.
Director Shawver abstained from discussion and voting on Warrant Nos. 13670 and
13872. Directors Hansen and Shea abstained from discussion and voting on all
warrants. Abstentions were pursuant to California Government Code Section 84308.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
2. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve the minutes for the
regular meeting held on August 27, 2008, to be filed and deemed approved, as
mailed.
3. a) MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Award a purchase order
contract to Adco Roofing, Inc. for Plant 1 Control Center Roof and Roof
Drains Removal and Replacement, Specification No. R-2008-384 BD, for
an amount not to exceed $131,793 and,
b) Approve a contingency of $13,179 ( 1 0% ).
STEERING COMMITTEE
Chair Davert reported discussions on the status of the SARI Line agreement; award
acceptance protocol resolution, and received an update from the federal lobbyists.
4. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve Steering Committee
Minutes for the meeting held on July 23, 2008 to be filed.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
5. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve Operations Committee
Minutes for the meeting held on September 3, 2008, to be filed.
6. a) MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve a Professional
Design Services Agreement with RBF Consulting for Upgrades to Plant
Security Barriers, Project No. J-1 08, in an amount not to exceed
$321 ,415; and,
b) Approve a contingency of $32,142 (10%).
7. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve a budget increase of
$128,100 for Rehabilitation of District Siphons, Contract No. 2-68, for a total
budget amount of $7,684,1 00.
8. a) MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve Amendment
No. 4 to the Professional Design Services Agreement with RMS
Engineering & Design, Inc., for services related to Facilities Engineering
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projects, extending the contract from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009;
and,
b) Authorize the General Manager to increase the Delegation of Authority
limit (Section 7.02) to Task Order FE05-07-02 issued to RMS Engineering
& Design, Inc., approving an increase of $75,000, for a total amount not
to exceed $175,000 (Job No. FE05-07).
9. Item pulled for discussion.
10.
11.
a) MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Ratify Change Order No. 4
to the Purchase Order Contract (P.O. No. 102131-0B) issued to Pro-Pipe
Professional Pipe Services for Sewerline Cleaning For City of Tustin and
Unincorporated County Property, Specification No. S-2004-209,
authorizing an addition of $50,000, increasing the total amount not to
exceed $300,699, for the contract period June 13, 2007 through June 12,
2008, and for all subsequent authorized renewal periods; and,
b) Approve an annual contingency of $30,000 (10%).
a) MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve Change Order
No. 1 to the Purchase Order Contract (P.O. No. 1029640A) issued to
Walker Centrifuge Services, LLC, for Digester Cleaning and Debris
Disposal, Specification No. S-2007-343, authorizing an addition of
$1,885,001, increasing the total contract to an amount not to exceed
$2,981,100 per year, and for all subsequent authorized renewal periods;
and,
b) Approve an annual contingency of $298,1 00 ( 1 0% ).
12. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve a contingency increase
of $272,357 (11 %) to the Professional Design Services Agreement with Malcolm
Pirnie, Inc. for the Rocky Point Pump Station Replacement, Contract No. 5-50,
for a total contingency of $470,435 (19%).
13. a) MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve a Professional
Design Services Agreement with PBS&J, Inc. for the Dover Drive Trunk
Sewer Relief, Contract No. 5-63, providing for engineering design
services for an amount not to exceed $956,431; and,
b) Approve a contingency of $95,643 ( 1 0% ).
14. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
08-16, Approving the Seventh Amended Joint Powers Agreement Confirming the
Creation of An Agency Known as Southern California Coastal Water Research
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Project Authority (SCCWRPA), in a form approved by General Counsel,
providing for continuation of SCCWRPA for four years from July 1, 2009 through
June 30, 2013, and approving an annual payment of $400,000.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Jay Mehta of MMC, Inc, spoke in opposition to the award of a construction
contract, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Contract No. J-79-1A, to
Morrow-Meadows Corporation.
Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering, reviewed the steps staff took in an attempt
to recommend the lowest bidder, MMC Inc., but were unable to receive
appropriate documentation as required within the stipulated timeframe, deeming
MMC, Inc. as legally non-responsive.
It was then MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Continuous Emissions
Monitoring Systems, Contract No. J-79-1A, on file at the office of the
Clerk of the Board;
b) Approve Addendum No. 1 to the Plans and Specifications;
c) Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation;
d) Reject the low bid from MMC Inc. as non responsive;
e) Award a construction contract to Morrow-Meadows Corporation for the
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Contract No. J-79-1A, for a
total amount not to exceed $3,958, 700; and,
f) Approve a contingency of $366,178 (9.25%).
Directors Luebben and Waldman opposed.
ADMINIST RATION COMMITTEE
15. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve Administration
Committee Minutes for the meeting held on September 10, 2008, to be filed.
16. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Adopt Resolution No.
OCSD 08-17, Adoption of District's 2008 Conflict of Interest Code, and
Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 06-23.
17. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve a pay grade
change for the Senior CIP Project Manager classification from pay
grade 90 to pay grade 92.
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18. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve the Debt Financing
Policy dated September 17, 2008.
19. a) MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve an agreement
with OCB Reprographics for Reprographics and Related Services,
Specification No. S-2008-385BD, for a three-year period from October 1,
2008 to September 30, 2011, for an amount not to exceed $400,000 per
year;
b) Approve the option of two additional one-year renewals for an amount not
to exceed $400,000 per year; and,
c) Authorize a $40,000 contingency (10%) per year.
GWR SYSTEM STEE RING COMMITTEE
20. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve Joint Groundwater
Replenishment System Steering Committee Minutes for the meeting held on
August 11, 2008, to be filed.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR
21. Jim Herberg stated that the SARI line between the OC line and SA VI is subject
to catastrophic failure if Santa Ana River flows undermine the pipeline where it
crosses under the river. He indicated that from 2005-2007 our survey indicated
that soil cover protecting the line had increased as a result of the installation of
protective rock grade stabilizers following heavy storm flows in 2005. However,
this year's annual survey shows that we have experienced a loss of earth cover
over the pipe and undercutting of the rock grade stabilizer which has left the
pipeline vulnerable to failure in three locations. Mr. Herberg indicated that
consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resulted in a
recommendation to install additional rock to protect the pipeline prior to
November 151h which requires that the Board grant emergency purchasing
authorization in lieu of the normal bidding process.
Mr. Herberg also noted that SAWPA is responsible for 76% of this maintenance
cost and OCSD is responsible for the remaining 24%. Director Ferryman asked
staff to look into the availability of FEMA funding for this work. It was then,
a) MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve a budget
increase of $800,000 for Santa Ana River Interceptor, 2006 Protection
Repair, Contract No. 2-41-5, for a total budget amount not to exceed
$1 ,000,000;
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b) Authorize the General Manager to enact the emergency provision of the
Delegation of Authority Resolution No. 07-04, Section 6.03, Subsection J,
to award a construction contract for Santa Ana River Interceptor, 2006
Protection Repair, Contract No. 2-41-5, for an amount not to exceed
$600,000; and,
c) Approve a contingency of $60,000 (1 0%).
CLOSED SESSION: There was no closed session.
23. Director Norby presented photos taken of his recent trip to Kern County biosolids
processing and application locations, accompanied by Directors Shea and
Neugebauer.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Lilia Kovac
Associate Clerk of the Board
Orange County Sanitation District