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Orange County Sanitation District
MINUTES
BOARD MEETING
August 24, 2011
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018
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ROLL CALL
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on August 24, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., in the Administration Building. Following the
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, a quorum was declared present by the Clerk of the
Board as follows:
ACTIVE DIRECTORS ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
X Larry Crandall, Chair Steve Nagel
X Troy Edgar, Vice Chair Ken Stephens
X John Anderson Jim Winder
A Tom Beamish Rose Espinoza
X Joe Carchio Matthew Harper
X Bill Dalton Andrew Do
A Jon Dumitru Denis Bilodeau
X James M. Ferryman Bob Ooten
A Michael Levitt Gordon Shanks
A Jeffrey Lalloway Steven Choi
X Roy Moore Ron Garcia
X Prakash Narain Doug Bailey
X Joy Neugebauer Al Krippner
X Janet Nguyen Shawn Nelson
X John Nielsen Jerry Amante
X Sharon Quirk-Silva Pat McKinley
X Brad Reese Robert Fauteux
X Steven Rosansky Nancy Gardner
X David Shawver Carol Warren
A Harry Sidhu Gail Eastman
X Fred Smith Steve Berry
A Sal Tinajero David Benavides
X Constance Underhill Joseph Aguirre
X Mark Waldman Steven Hwangbo
X John Withers Douglas Reinhart
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Ruth, General Manager; Bob Ghirelli, Assistant
General Manager; Jim Herberg, Assistant General Manager; Nick Arhontes, Director of
Facilities Support Services; Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative
Services; Jeff Reed, Director of Human Resources; Maria Ayala, Clerk of the Board;
Lilia Kovac, Associate Clerk of the Board; Cindi Ambrose; Jeanie Fields; Michael Gold;
Gerry Matthews; Terry Matthews; Bellan Rajkumar; Rich Schlegel; Rob Thompson; and
Paula Zeller.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Drew Kolosky
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments.
REPORTS:
Board Chair Larry Crandall and Vice-Chair Troy Edgar reported on their attendance at
the annual CASA Conference. The Board commended Brad Hogin, General Counsel,
on his presentation at the CASA Conference regarding ethics training. Chair Crandall
commended OCSD staff for the great Hydrogen Energy Station Ceremony. Mr.
Crandall reported that both he and Vice-Chair Edgar attended the District’s VIP event
honoring OCSD volunteers. Mr. Crandall reminded the Board of the following: Senator
Feinstein would be delivering her Washington Report on August 25, 2011 at the Orange
County Water District; the Operations Committee Meeting for September 7th is
scheduled to be held at Plant No. 2; and, the Board Strategic Planning Workshop is
scheduled for October 19th at 5 p.m.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Lorenzo Tyner, recognized Rich
Schlegel and presented him with a 30-year Service Award.
General Manager, Jim Ruth, commended staff for the new Intern Program that OCSD is
collaborating on with Santiago College. Mr. Ruth gave a brief update on the status of
the SARI Line project and on the status of the Kings County property sale.
CLAIMS:
1. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Ratify payment of claims of the
District, by roll call vote, as follows:
Claims Paid for the Period Ending: 07/15/11 07/31/11
Totals $12,029,576.62 $45,789,989.89
Directors Dalton, Nguyen, and Nielsen abstained from discussion and voting on
all warrants pursuant to California Government Code Section 84308.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes for the Regular
Board Meeting held on July 27, 2011.
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3. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
11-14, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the Orange County Sanitation
District (the Sanitation District) of an Installment Purchase Agreement; a Trust
Agreement; an Escrow Agreement; and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in
connection with the execution and delivery of Orange County Sanitation District
Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations, Series 2011A, authorizing the
execution and delivery of such Revenue Obligations evidencing principal in an
aggregate amount of not to exceed $305,000,000, approving a Notice of
Intention to Sell; authorizing the distribution of an Official Notice Inviting Bids; and
an Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of such Revenue
Obligations and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and related
actions.
4. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve a contingency increase
of $480,000 (40%) to the Professional Design Construction Support Services
Agreement with Black and Veatch Corporation to provide additional engineering
design and construction support services for the Phase 2 Santa Ana Levees
Restoration relating to Bitter Point Force Mains Rehabilitation, Contract No. 5-58,
for a total contingency of $600,000 (50%).
Director Nguyen opposed.
5. A. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve an increase to the
contingency to the Professional Services Agreement with TetraTech, Inc.
for additional engineering services for Gisler-Redhill System
Improvements, Reach B, Contract No. 7-37, for an additional amount of
$45,289 (5%), increasing the total amount not to exceed $90,578 (10%);
and,
B. Authorize staff to negotiate a Professional Consultant Services Agreement
with TetraTech, Inc. for construction support services for the subject
project.
STEERING COMMITTEE:
6. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the July 27,
2011, Steering Committee meeting.
GWRS STEERING COMMITTEE
7. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Receive and file minutes of the
Joint Groundwater Replenishment System Steering Committee meeting held on
June 13, 2011.
Recess at 6:50 p.m. by Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FINANCING CORPORATION
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District
Financing Corporation was held on August 24, 2011 at 6:50 p.m., in the Administration
Building. The roll was called and the Clerk of the Board reported a quorum present as
follows:
ACTIVE DIRECTORS ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
X Larry Crandall, Chair Steve Nagel
X Troy Edgar, Vice Chair Ken Stephens
X John Anderson Jim Winder
A Tom Beamish Rose Espinoza
X Joe Carchio Matthew Harper
X Bill Dalton Andrew Do
A Jon Dumitru Denis Bilodeau
X James M. Ferryman Bob Ooten
A Michael Levitt Gordon Shanks
A Jeffrey Lalloway Steven Choi
X Roy Moore Ron Garcia
X Prakash Narain Doug Bailey
X Joy Neugebauer Al Krippner
X Janet Nguyen Shawn Nelson
X John Nielsen Jerry Amante
X Sharon Quirk-Silva Pat McKinley
X Brad Reese Robert Fauteux
X Steven Rosansky Nancy Gardner
X David Shawver Carol Warren
A Harry Sidhu Gail Eastman
X Fred Smith Steve Berry
A Sal Tinajero David Benavides
X Constance Underhill Joseph Aguirre
X Mark Waldman Steven Hwangbo
X John Withers Douglas Reinhart
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Ruth, General Manager; Bob Ghirelli, Assistant
General Manager; Jim Herberg, Assistant General Manager; Nick Arhontes, Director of
Facilities Support Services; Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative
Services; Jeff Reed, Director of Human Resources; Maria Ayala, Clerk of the Board;
Lilia Kovac, Associate Clerk of the Board; Cindi Ambrose; Norbert Gaia; Michael Gold;
Rich Schlegel; Rich Spencer; Rob Thompson; and Paula Zeller.
The Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors are each being compensated
$212.50 for the Board Meeting; there is no additional compensation for the Financing Corporation
Meeting.
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OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED, the Board of Directors approved the
minutes for the meeting held on October 27, 2010.
ACTION ITEMS:
8. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Adopt Resolution No. FC-15,
authorizing the execution and delivery by the Corporation of an Installment
Purchase Agreement and a Trust Agreement in connection with the execution
and delivery of Orange County Sanitation District Wastewater Refunding
Revenue Obligations evidencing principal in an aggregate amount of not to
exceed $305,000,000, and authorizing the execution of necessary documents
and related actions. (see Agenda Report for Item No. 3).
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chair declared the meeting of the Orange County Sanitation District Financing
Corporation adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION:
The Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District reconvened in regular
session at 6:52p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS: 54956.9(a), and 54956.9(b).
Convene in closed session, if necessary.
The Board convened in closed session at 6:52 p.m. Confidential Minutes of the Closed
Session have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections
and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book fo Confidential Minutes
of Board and Commi ttee Closed Meetings.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION: The Board reconvened in regular session at
7:13p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
Director Shawver reported that the local Boy Scouts will be hosting a luncheon at the
Park Avenue Grill, with all proceeds going to the Boy Scouts. Director Quirk-Silva
reported that Fullerton is currently reviewing their policies on crisis management and
excessive force. Director Carchio announced that the Huntington Beach Little League
baseball team is currently playing in the Little League World Series. Director Anderson
announced that the Nixon Library would be hosting a week-long Tribute Memorial
during the week of 9/11.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. until the next regular Meeting on
September 28, 2011, at 6:30 p.m.
�.c;..�� Mari E. Ayala
Clerk of the Board
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