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Orange County Sanitation District
MINUTES
BOARD MEETING
June 24, 2015
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 June 24, 2015, at 6:02 p.m., in the Administration Building. Director Katapodis
delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
ACTIVE DIRECTORS ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
x Tom Beamish, Chair Rose Espinoza
x John Nielsen, Vice-Chair Allan Bernstein
x Lisa Bartlett Michelle Steel
x Steven Choi Lynn Schott
x Keith Curry Scott Peotter
A Ellery Deaton Sandra Massa-Lavitt
A Tyler Diep Joy Neugebauer
x James M. Ferryman Bob Ooten
A Steven Jones Kris Beard
x Jim Katapodis Erik Peterson
x Robert Kiley Michael Beverage
A Peter Kim Michele Steggell
x Lucille Kring Jordan Brandman
x Greg Mills Robert Collacott
x Richard Murphy Shelley Hasselbrink
Steve Nagel x Michael Vo
x Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp
x Gregory Sebourn Doug Chaffee
x David Shawver Carol Warren
x Fred Smith Steve Berry
x Teresa Smith Mark Murphy
x Sal Tinajero David Benavides
Chad Wanke x Constance Underhill
x John Withers Douglas Reinhart
x Mariellen Yarc Stacy Berry
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Bob Ghirelli, Assistant
General Manager; Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering; Lorenzo Tyner, Director of
Finance & Administrative Services; Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance;
Nick Arhontes, Director of Facility Support Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Jim
Colston; Chad Crow; Carla Dillon; Al Garcia; Stephanie Good; Ingrid Hellebrand; Terry
Krie; Rebecca Long; Kathy Millea; Cindy Murra; Andrew Nau; Wendy Sevenandt; and
Richard Spencer.
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OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin (General Counsel); Michael Beverage (Alternate
Director, YLWD); Bob Ooten (Alternate Director CMSD); Lynn Grijalva (Hazen and
Sawyer); and Diane Hamlin (HOR).
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Director of Facility Support Services, Nick Arhontes presented a service award to Ingrid
Hellebrand, Division 310, Senior Staff Analyst-(25 years)
Director of Engineering, Rob Thompson presented a service award to Terry Krie,
Division 760, Senior Construction Inspection Supervisor -(25 years)
REPORTS:
Chair Beamish announced that the GWRS Dedication will be take place tomorrow,
Friday, June 26, 2015 at 9:00 p.m.
General Manager Herberg reported on the following: increasing flows to Orange County
Water District to 125 mgd for the Groundwater Replenishment System; $450,000
WaterSMART grant received; awards received including the Fleet Services Excellence
Award #1 midsized fleet and three Communicator Awards received for the OCSD 60th
anniversary video and distinction and design of our annual report.
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli provided an update on the recent "Heal the
Bay" report stating that the overall beach quality in Orange County was excellent,
receiving an "A" grade with the exception of one stretch at Brookhurst Street which
received a "C" grade and was also listed as a "beach bummer". He stated that the
reported bacterial levels had never been high enough to force a closure that our effluent
is not suspected for this report, but that staff is closely monitoring the situation with the
city of Huntington Beach and the QC Public Works.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the
Regular Board Meeting held on May 27, 2015.
AYES:
NOES:
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Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Withers and Yarc
None
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ABSTENTIONS: Underhill (Alternate); and Vo (Alternate)
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
2. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Amendment No. 1
to the Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Development,
Operation and Maintenance of the Groundwater Replenishment System and the
Green Acres Project (Cost-Sharing Agreement) with the Orange County Water
District for the Effluent Reuse Study, Project No. SP-173, in a form approved by
General Counsel, for an estimated cost share not to exceed $1,004,255, less any
grant funds received.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
3. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the June
3, 2015 meeting of the Operations Committee.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Jones; Katapodis;
Kiley; Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn;
Shawver; F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate);
Vo (Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep and Kim
Items 4 & 6 were pulled and heard separately.
Operations Chair Sebourn reported a conflict of interest, recused himself and left the
room during discussion and vote.
Operations Vice-Chair Shawver presided.
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4. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve annual Professional Design Services Agreements with Dudek;
Lee & Ro, Inc.; GHD; AECOM; Hazen and Sawyer; RMC Water and
Environment; Projectline Technical Services, Inc.; Tait & Associates, Inc.;
Beyaz & Patel, Inc.; IDS Group, Inc.; Kleinfelder, Inc.; and RMS
Engineering and Design, Inc. for professional engineering design and
construction support services projects, Contract No. FE15-00-XX,
commencing July 1, 2015 with a maximum annual fiscal year contract
limitation not to exceed $400,000 for each Professional Design Services
Agreement; and
B. Approve up to two additional one-year optional extensions.
AYES: Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kring;
Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Shawver; F. Smith; T.
Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo (Alternate); Withers
and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Bartlett; Sebourn (Recused)
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
5. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Amendment No. 1
of the QC Waste and Recycling Waste Disposal Agreement, extending the initial
term of the Agreement from June 30, 2020 to June 30, 2025.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
6. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a budget increase of $300,000, which would increase the project
total amount to $1,900,000 for the Odor Control Master Plan, Project No.
SP-166;
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B. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with CH2M-Hill to provide
Engineering Services for Odor Control Master Plan, Project No. SP-166,
for an amount not to exceed $790,285; and
C. Approve a contingency of $118,543 (15%)
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Shawver; F. Smith;
T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo (Alternate);
Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Sebourn (Recused)
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
7. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the June
10, 2015 meeting of the Administration Committee.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo (Alternate);
Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: T. Smith
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
8. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Authorize purchases of
software licensing and maintenance agreements for IBM Maximo and
WebSphere using GSA Advantage contract # GS-35F-0265X through the
expiration date, May 2, 2016 for a total amount not to exceed $200,000, in
accordance with Ordinance OCSD-47, Section 2.03(B) Cooperative Purchases.
AYES:
NOES:
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Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kring;
Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F.
Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
None
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ABSTENTIONS: Curry (recused)
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
9. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Authorize purchases of
information technology computer and peripheral equipment using the Admin
Minnesota Materials Management Division contract release #C-1084(5) through
the contract expiration date, December 15, 2015 for a total amount not to exceed
$250,000, in accordance with Ordinance OCSD-47, Section 2.03(B) Cooperative
Purchases.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
10. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Authorize purchases of
information technology computer and peripheral equipment using the HP
WSCA/NASPO contract # B27164 with Nth Generation Computing Inc. through
the contract expiration date, September 30, 2015 for a total amount not to
exceed $200,000, in accordance with Ordinance OCSD-47, Section 2.03(B)
Cooperative Purchases.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
11. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
15-13, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of Orange County
Sanitation District Establishing Use Charges for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year
Pursuant to the Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Agreement with the Santa
Ana Watershed Project Authority ("SAWPA")".
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AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
12. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
15-14 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County
Sanitation District Establishing the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year
2015-16 for the District in accordance with the Provisions of Division 9 of Title 1
of the California Government Code."
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
13. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the FY 2015-16
"not-to-exceed" quotes for the following insurance vendors:
A. Employee Benefit Specialists (medical, dental, and vision plans; Employee
Assistance Program) -Not to Exceed $11,305,763
B. Prudential (basic life, long-term disability, short-term disability) -Not to
Exceed $494,290
C. The Standard (EMT & Manager disability) -Not to Exceed $30,000
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
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STEERING COMMITTEE:
14. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the
May 27, 2015 regular Steering Committee Meeting.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
15. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Agree with Findings F.1, F.2, F.3 and with Recommendation
R.1 contained in the 2014-2015 Orange County Grand Jury Report -
"Increasing Water Recycling: A Win-Win for Orange County"; and
B. Authorize the Board Chair to notify the presiding judge in writing of the
Board's agreement and responses.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
16. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the
June 8, 2015 meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee.
AYES:
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Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
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NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
17. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the Communication
Strategy for OCSD Utility Branding as part of the General Manager's Fiscal Year
2014-2015 Work Plan.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
NON-CONSENT:
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson introduced Item 18 and provided a brief report.
18. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Establish a budget for
Headquarters Complex, Site and Security, and Entrance Realignment Program,
Project No. P1-128, in the amount of $168,000,000.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Lorenzo Tyner provided a short report
regarding Item 19.
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19. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the proposed
staffing positions totaling 624 Full Time Equivalent Positions as presented in the
Budget Update for Fiscal Year 2015-16
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish; Choi; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley;
Kring; Mills; R. Murphy; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver;
F. Smith; T. Smith; Tinajero; Underhill (Alternate); Vo
(Alternate); Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Deaton; Diep; Jones; and Kim
AB1234 REPORTS:
Director Ferryman reported on the following meetings attended: ICCOG, where the
strategic plan for the organization was discussed; the SARFPA meeting which will take
place tomorrow; and the NWRI meeting, earlier this week, which reviewed workshops
and conferences, fiscal responsibilities, and will be reviewing the director's contract.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS: 54956.9(d)(1)
The Board convened in closed session at 6:24 p.m. to discuss one item. 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 of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Meetings.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION:
The Board reconvened in regular session at 6:37 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
None.
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OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
Director Katapodis thanked Assistant General Manager Ghirelli and General Manager
Herberg who kept him apprised of the "Heal the Bay" report with regard to his city.
Chair Beamish thanked the Board and staff for their commitment to OCSD this year. He
has enjoyed being Chair and mentioned tha t former Chair, Steve Anderson was his
political mentor in La Habra, and was also the one who introduced him to the
organization. He further stated that he looks forward to working with Chair-elect Nielsen
and Vice-Chair elect Sebourn while continuing on the Board.
Vice-Chair Nielsen stated that Chair Beamish has been a great leader for the Board,
and mentioned that he had been particularly successful while in Washington D.C.,
presenting water recycling to the OC delegation, and lobbying support for the
WaterSMART grant.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Beamish adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m. until the Regular Board Meeting on
July 22, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
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