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Orange County Sanitation District
MINUTES
BOARD MEETING
November 16, 2016
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 Distri~t was
called to order by Chair John Nielsen on November 16, 2016, at 6:05 p.m., in the
Administration Building. Director Joy Neugebauer 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 John Nielsen, Chair Allan Bernstein
x Gregory Sebourn, Vice Chair Doug Chaffee
x Tom Beamish Tim Shaw
A Steven Choi Lynn Schott
x Keith Curry Scott Peotter
A Ellery Deaton Sandra Massa-Lavitt
x Joy Neugebauer Al Krippner
x James M. Ferryman Bob Ooten
A Steven Jones Kris Beard
x Jim Katapodis Erik Peterson
x Robert Kiley Michael Beverage
x Peter Kim Michele Steggell
x Lucille Kring James Vanderbilt
x Greg Mills Diana Fascenelli
x Richard Murphy Shelley Hasselbrink
x Steve Nagel Cheryl Brothers
x Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp
x David Shawver Carol Warren
x Fred Smith Virginia Vaughn
Teresa Smith x Mark Murphy
x Michelle Steel Shawn Nelson
A Sal Tinajero David Benavides
x Chad Wanke 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; Jim Colston, Director of
Environmental Services; Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative Services;
Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources; Ed Torres, Director of Operations and
Maintenance; Emilio Ariston; Deirdre Bingman; Greg Blakeley; Kim Christensen; Ron
Coss; Chad Crow; Mike Dorman; Marc Dubois; Anne Marie Feery; Lisa Frigo; Al Garcia;
Mark Kawamoto; Laurie Klinger; Gerry Matthews; Tom Meregillano; Kathy Millea; Andrew
Nau; Richard Spencer; Chris Stacklin; and Brent Wride.
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OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hagin (General Counsel); Alternate Director Bob Ooten,
CMSD; Alternate Director Mike Beverage, YLWD; and Art Perry, CMSD.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• OCSD Safety Poster Contest Winners:
Richard Spencer, Human Resources and Risk Manager, recognized and presented
certificates to: Julia Ariston; Samantha Ariston; Emily Ayala; Emmi Crow; Stephanie
Diaz; Meghan Paik; and Norah Paik, the participants and Grand Prize Winners of this
year's Safety Poster Contest.
• Employee Commendation Chris Stacklin:
General Manager Jim Herberg acknowledged Engineer Chris Stacklin who was
recently recognized by the President of the Water Environment Federation for his
contribution to two White House initiatives.
• Employee Service Awards:
Director of Environmental Services Jim Colston presented an Employee Service
Award to Kim Christensen, Senior Scientist -Division 630 (35 years).
• Board Member Appreciation:
Board Chair John Nielsen presented Certificates of Appreciation to departing
Directors Bob Kiley (YLWD); Jim Katapodis (City of Huntington Beach); Greg Mills
(City of Villa Park); Steven Choi (City of Irvine); and Keith Curry (City of Newport
Beach), and thanked each of them for their years of support and dedication to
protecting public health and the environment throughout Orange County.
REPORTS:
Chair Nielsen reported on the recent Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting
where Heather Stratman, CEO of the Association of California Cities (ACC-OC),
presented the agency's recent efforts and the legislative focus for 2017. He also stated
that the 2017 OCSD Legislative Plan will be presented at the December Board Meeting.
Chair Nielsen also acknowledged Yorba Linda Water District for recently receiving their
Certificate of Transparency from CSDA.
General Manager Jim Herberg reminded everyone that the OCSD Administrative offices
will be closed November 24 & 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday; that there will be no
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Administration Committee meeting held in December; and that the December Steering
and Board Meetings will be held on December 14th.
Mr. Herberg requested that the Board Meeting be adjourned in memory of two members
of the OCSD family: Barbara Collins, who retired a year ago after 28 years of service,
passed away on November 2nd; and Doug Kanis, Senior Engineer, who passed away this
past weekend. Doug had been with the District for 11 years.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the minutes of the
regular Board of Directors Meeting held on October 26, 2016.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn;
Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
None
M. Murphy (Alternate)
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
2. RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 16-24 COMMENDING BOARD CHAIRMAN
JOHN NIELSEN (Bob Ghirelli)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
16-24, entitled: "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County
Sanitation District commending John Nielsen for his outstanding contributions and
dedication to public service as Chairman of the Orange County Sanitation District
Board of Directors."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
4. COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT WITH DOWNTOWN FORD SALES
(Ed Torres)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Ratify and approve a purchase
order agreement using the State of California's cooperative Contract Number
1-14-23-20A with Downtown Ford Sales for the purchase of six (6) budget
approved vehicles for a total cost of $187,444.62 in accordance with Ordinance
No. OCSD-47, Section 2.03(B) Cooperative Purchases.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer; Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn;
Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke; Withers and Yarc
None
M. Murphy (Alternate)
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
5. COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT WITH XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS
INC. dba GODWIN PUMPS OF AMERICA, INC. (Ed Torres)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Ratify and approve a purchase
order agreement using the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA)
Schedule 84 Contract Number GS-07F-9491 G with Xylem Dewatering Solutions,
Inc. dba Godwin Pumps of America, Inc. for the purchase of three (3) budget
approved diesel pumps for a total cost of $362,849.40 plus sales tax in accordance
with Ordinance No. OCSD-47, Section 2.03(B) Cooperative Purchases.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
6. CONTRACT SECURITY SERVICES (Celia Chandler)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve an increase of
$139,347 to Purchase Order 105775 OA, a bridge purchase contract issued to
Securitas Security Services, U.S.A., for a total amount not to exceed $300,070,
with no additional increase to the annual budget.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
7. REQUEST FOR FUNDING -WASTEWATER FLOW & LOADING STUDY
(Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED. AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the Orange County
Sanitation District's participation in the California Association of Sanitation
Agencies (CASA) wastewater flow and loading study and the Participating Agency
Contribution Pledge of $82,500.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
Item pulled and heard separately.
3. PROPOSED BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE MEETING DATES FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2017 (Clerk of the Board)
Director Wanke requested the item pulled for consideration of changing the
meeting times of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. Discussion ensued
and the consensus was to bring this consideration back to a later meeting of the
Board of Directors.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the calendar of
meeting dates for the 2017 calendar year for meetings of the Board of Directors
and the following Committees: Administration, Legislative and Public Affairs,
Operations, and Steering.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
• Presentation to Board Chair John Nielsen:
Vice-Chair Greg Sebourn introduced Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel
and Norma Kurtz from Assembly Member Tom Daly's office, who each recognized
and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Board Chair Nielsen.
Vice-Chair Sebourn also presented certificates that were provided by: Assembly
Member Matt Harper; Assembly Member Young Kim; State Senator Janet Nguyen;
State Senator John Moorlach; Assembly Member Donald Wagner and the Orange
County Water District.
A C-Span clip of Congresswoman Mimi Walters was presented, where, while on
the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, she recognized and congratulated
John Nielsen for his successful service as the Board Chairman of the Orange
County Sanitation District.
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Vice-Chair Sebourn thanked Chair Nielsen for his professionalism, leadership, and
dedicated service. Chair Nielsen thanked everyone for their support. He
acknowledged staff members, and stated that he feels that OCSD is the most
professional organization in government today.
RECEIVE AND FILE: These items require no action,· and without objection, will be so ordered
by the Board Chair.
8. REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF
OCTOBER 2016 (Lorenzo Tyner)
Received and filed the report of the Investment Transactions for the month of
October 2016.
9. COMMITTEE MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
Received and filed the approved minutes of the following standing committees:
A. Operations Committee meeting of October 5, 2016
B. Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting of October 10, 2016
C. Administration Committee meeting of October 12, 2016
D. Steering Committee meeting of October 26, 2016
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
10. DOIG DRIVE PROPERTY LEASE EXTENSION (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the Second
Amendment to the Doig Property Lease, to enter into an eight (8) month lease
extension of the Orange County Sanitation District's real property at 7311 Doig
Drive, Garden Grove, in a form approved by General Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
11. OCEAN OUTFALL SYSTEM REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. J-117
(Rob Thompson)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a budget increase of $28,517,000 for Ocean Outfall System
Rehabilitation, Project No. J-117, for a total budget amount of $91 ,000,000;
and
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B. Approve a contingency increase of $2,372,305 (35%) to the Professional
Design Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Ocean Outfall
System Rehabilitation, Project No. J-117, for a total contingency of
$3,050, 106 (45%).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
12. GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file District
purchases made under the General Manager's authority for the period of July 1,
2016 -September 30, 2016.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
13. IBM MAXIMO EMERGENCY AND LEVEL 3 SUPPORT (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Authorize a sole source purchase order agreement with Total Resource
Management (TRM) for Maximo Emergency and Level 3 Support for one
year commencing January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 for a total
amount not to exceed $160,000.
B. Authorize an option for three annual renewals at $160,000 per year for a
total amount of $480,000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
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14. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FIRST QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file Orange
County Sanitation District First Quarter Financial Report for the period ended
September 30, 2016.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
15. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE YEAR END JUNE 30, 2016
(Lorenzo Tyner)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District's Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2016, prepared by staff and audited
by Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP (MGO), Certified Public Accountants, along with
the following reports prepared by MGO:
A. Report to the Board of Directors; and
B. Independent Accountants' Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to
Appropriations Limit Worksheets.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
STEERING COMMITTEE:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
16. SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-EXEMPT CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES (Jim Herberg)
Mr. Herberg presented a brief overview of Item Nos. 16 and 17 and stated that the
resolutions are the result of prior discussions and direction from the Board of
Directors involving the 15 Unrepresented Confidential Employees.
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A roll call vote was taken for Item 16 & 17 together.
MOVED. SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
16-25, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County
Sanitation District Approving Salary and Benefit Adjustments for Unrepresented
Non-Exempt Confidential Employees for Fiscal Years 2016/2017, 2017/2018 &
2018/2019."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
17. SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR EXEMPT LEVEL CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES (Jim Herberg)
MOVED. SECONDED. AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
16-26, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County
Sanitation District Approving Salary and Benefit Adjustments for Unrepresented
Exempt Confidential Employees for Fiscal Years 2016/2017, 2017/2018 &
2018/2019."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
18. EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND
MANAGER GROUP COMPENSATION (Jim Herberg)
Mr. Herberg presented Item No. 18 and stated that these resolutions are the result
of prior discussions and direction from the Board of Directors. He further discussed
the current market position; structural adjustments; possible merit based increases
and benefit changes for the two unrepresented groups.
A roll call vote was taken for Item No. 18.
MOVED. SECONDED. AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 16-27 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving changes to the
salary schedule, salary increases, performance-based increases, and the
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distribution of any remaining funds based on changes to scope, duties or
responsibilities for At-Will Executive Management Team employees for
Fiscal Years 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019," authorizing the
General Manager to implement a salary structure adjustment for Fiscal Year
2016 to bring Executive Management Team salary ranges in alignment with
the market, 2.5% salary increases and range adjustments in Fiscal Years
2017 and 2018, and increases to benefits.
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 16-28 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving changes to the
salary schedule, salary increases, performance-based increases, and the
distribution of any remaining funds based on changes to scope, duties or
responsibilities for unrepresented management employees for Fiscal Years
2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019," authorizing the General Manager to
implement a salary structure adjustment for Fiscal Year 2016 to bring the
Manager Group salary ranges in alignment with the market, 2.5% salary
increases and range adjustments in Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018, and minor
increases to benefits.
AYES:
NOES:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
19. GENERAL MANAGER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (Celia Chandler)
Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler provided an overview of the item and
stated that the resolution is the result of prior discussions and direction from the
Board of Directors. Chair Nielsen added that he had met with the General Manager
to discuss his position and compensation.
Mr. Herberg left the room during discussion and vote. A roll call vote was taken for
Item No.19.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OCSD
16-29 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County
Sanitation District approving salary increase, salary range adjustment, and
changes to the benefits for the General Manager for Fiscal Years 2016 to 2017
and 2017 to 2018," authorizing the Board Chair to implement a base building salary
increase of 8% and a salary range adjustment commencing in the first pay period
of July 2016 for fiscal year 2016 to 2017 and a base building salary increase of 8%
and a salary range adjustment in the first pay period of July 2017 for fiscal year
2017 to 2018 for a total salary cost of $39,429 and an added benefits cost of
$24,000 for both fiscal years. Compensation and benefits costs including impact
to existing benefits of an amount not to exceed $76,448.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
20. DISTRIBUTION OF CLOSED SESSION MATERIALS (Jim Herberg)
Chair Nielsen stated that he placed this item on the agenda at the request of
Director Steel. General Counsel Brad Hagin provided background and history of
the District policy regarding the distribution of Closed Session materials. He
described alternative methods for advanced distribution, but indicated that he
believes the current policy would best protect the confidentiality of the materials.
Chair Nielsen stated the apparent risks of inadvertent disclosure of Closed Session
materials. He suggested hearing Closed Session in Committee meetings with the
final decision being made at the Board meeting. He also suggested a secure
website.
Director Steel expressed her concern that the time allowed during Closed Session
is not enough to read the materials, listen to the discussion and make a decision.
She shared the County process, where she receives Closed Session materials at
least three days in advance, the documents are clearly marked Confidential and
her staff does not open. She stated that every Director is responsible and will not
release confidential material.
A motion was made by Director Steel and seconded by Director Kim to change the
Closed Session policy to provide the Closed Session Material to each Board
member at the time of agenda posting unless the information is unavailable at that
time.
After lengthy discussion, the general agreement was that additional time to
thoroughly read Closed Session documents was needed. Several suggestions
were offered including: additional time allowance during Closed Session for
reading all materials; memo provided to the Board with a basic conceptual
idea/overview of any case/item; availability of General Counsel for review of
additional documents as requested; secure website with personalized login;
Committee review of Closed Session information prior to Board approval; mail
delivery to residences only and allowing General Counsel and/or staff discretion
as to the advanced release of Closed Session documents.
Director Withers suggested a survey be completed as to options that are available
and what are the best management practices of other agencies.
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Director Curry supports Director Steel's request for additional time, but also stated
that due to past experiences, he is concerned with mailing paper documents. He
suggested the use of a secure website which allows read only access to
confidential documents.
A SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS MADE BY DIRECTOR CURRY, SECONDED BY
VICE-CHAIR SEBOURN, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Direct General Counsel and
staff to bring back to the Board of Directors a recommendation of how to effectively
provide closed session documents in advance of the meeting.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Wanke; Withers
and Yarc
Steel
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
21. WASTEWATER REFUNDING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, SERIES 2017A
(Lorenzo Tyner)
Director of Finance & Administrative Services Lorenzo Tyner provided a brief
description of the item and explained the cost of refunding to be approximately
$100,000.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Authorize the General
Manager to issue new fixed rate Certificates of Participation (COP), to be referred
to as Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations, Series 2017A, in an amount
sufficient to refund up to $91,620,000 of COP Series 2007A.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
22. TRUCK LOADING BAY ODOR CONTROL AT PLANT NO. 2, CONTRACT
NO. P2-92A (Rob Thompson)
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson provided a brief overview of the item,
responded to a question regarding the difference between the engineer's estimate
and the bid price and assured the Board that this was a responsible bid.
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. for Truck
Loading Bay Odor Control at Plant No. 2, Contract No. P2-92A, for a total
amount not to exceed $3,304,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $330,400 (10%).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
23. OCSD/OCWD JOINT AGREEMENT FOR GWRS FINAL EXPANSION
(Rob Thompson)
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson provided a brief overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 16-30 entitled: "A Resolution of the Orange
County Board of Directors adopting findings with respect to the California
Environmental Quality Act in consideration of the Groundwater
Replenishment System Final Program EIR/EIS (FEIR) as augmented by
Addendum No. 6 to the FEIR and related actions";
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 16-31 entitled: "A Resolution of the Orange
County Board of Directors adopting findings with respect to the California
Environmental Quality Act in consideration of the Orange County Water
District Water Projection Enhancement Project Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration and related actions"; and
C. Approve the Second Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the
Development, Operation, and Maintenance of the Groundwater
Replenishment System and Green Acres Project.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
None
None
Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
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24. PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR 18475 PACIFIC AND 18484 BANDILIER
CIRCLE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA (Rob Thompson)
Director of Engineering, Rob Thompson provided a brief overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve of the following
actions relating to the transaction of purchase of certain real property interests at
18475 Pacific Street and 18484 Bandilier Circle from Bender Properties and
authorize the General Manager and General Counsel to:
A. Approve the Preliminary Title Report and the exceptions set forth therein,
as provided in the Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for
Purchase of Real Estate (Purchase Agreement); and
B. Execute the following:
1. Title Approval Letter;
2. Preliminary Change of Ownership Report;
3. Deeds and other evidences of title to the parcel of property that are
the subject of the Purchase Agreement;
4. Acceptance of the Grant Deed to certain real property from Bender
Properties;
5. Approved Estimated Closing Statement;
6. Seller's Mandatory Disclosure Statement acknowledging receipt of
this document;
7. Property Information Sheet acknowledging receipt of this document;
8. Natural Hazard Disclosure Report acknowledging receipt of this
document; and
9. Any and all other instruments related to the transaction.
AYES: Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Neugebauer; Nielsen;
Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke; Withers
and Yarc
NOES: None
Nagel ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
25. BIOSOLIDS HAULING AND COMPOSTING SERVICE CONTRACTS -
RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO NURSERY PRODUCTS,
LLC. AND LIBERTY COMPOSTING, INC. (Bob Ghirelli)
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli provided an overview of the item and
responded to questions regarding: differential between the bid prices and
additional cost for fuel surcharges. Mr. Hagin and Purchasing Manager Marc
Dubois responded to questions regarding: the timing of the official protest; bidder
qualifications; performance bonds; and remedies in place for possible non-
performance.
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation;
B. Receive and file Solicitation Phase Protest from Synagro West, LLC. dated
August 26, 2016 for Specification No. S-2016-789BD NIB (Step 2 of 2);
C. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District's determination letter
dated September 1, 2016;
D. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District's Notice of Intent to
Award dated September 14, 2016;
E. Receive and file Award Protest Statement from Synagro West, LLC. dated
September 20, 2016;
F. Receive and file response letter from Nursery Products, LLC. to Award
Protest Statement dated September 27, 2016;
G. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District's determination letter
dated October 13, 2016;
H. Receive and file Appeal of Award Protest Determination from Synagro
West, LLC. dated October 20, 2016;
I. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District's Appeal Decision dated
November 2, 2016;
J. Deny Appeal of Award Protest filed by Synagro West, LLC;
K. Award a service contract for an estimated annual amount not to exceed
$3,828,400 per year to Nursery Products, LLC. as the Primary Contractor
to haul and compost a non-guarantee minimum of 150 wet tons per day
(WTPD) of biosolids from Orange County Sanitation District's (OCSD)
Reclamation Plant No. 1 and/or Treatment Plant No. 2 for a period of one
(1 ), five-year term, with five (5), one-year optional renewals, for a unit price
of $51.00 per wet ton of biosolids coupled with a monthly fuel surcharge
cost and an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment. Should
hauling to alternative sites be necessary, unit prices are listed in the bid
price form provided in Attachment;
L. Award a service contract for an estimated annual amount not to exceed
$1,716,261 per year to Liberty Composting Inc. as the Secondary
Contractor to haul and compost a non-guarantee minimum of 75 WTPD of
biosolids from OCSD's Reclamation Plant No. 1 and/or Treatment Plant No.
2 for a period of one (1 ), five-year term with five (5), one-year optional
renewals, for a unit price of $57.92 per wet ton of biosolids coupled with a
monthly fuel surcharge cost and an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI)
adjustment. Should hauling to alternative sites be necessary, unit prices
are listed in the bid price form provided in Attachment; and
M. Approve an aggregate annual unit price contingency of 5% for each
contract.
AYES: Beamish; Curry; Ferryman; Katapodis; Kiley; Kim; Kring; Mills;
M. Murphy (Alternate); R. Murphy; Nagel; Neugebauer;
Nielsen; Parker; Sebourn; Shawver; F. Smith; Steel; Wanke;
Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
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ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Choi; Deaton; Jones and Tinajero
INFORMATION ITEMS :
None.
AB 1234 REPORTS:
Director Ferryman provided an update on the recent OCCOG meeting and reported on
status of the recruitment for the NWRI General Manager and the successful outcome of
the NWRI audit review.
CLOSED SESSION:
General Counsel, Brad Hagin stated there would be no closed session.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
Director Kring wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving .
Chair Nielsen provided final remarks ; thanked the Directors, staff, past Board Chairs and
Vice -Chair Sebourn for the support and wished everyone well.
Vice-Chair Sebourn announced that in accordance with Resolution No . OCSD 15-17, the
Board will consider nominations and conduct an election for the position of Vice
Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the December 14, 2016 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:55 p.m. Chair Nielsen adjourned the meeting until the Regular Board Meeting on
December 14, 2016 at 6 :00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in the memory of former
OCSD employees Barbara Collins and Doug Kanis .
Submitted by :
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