HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-2021 Board Special Meeting MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes September 29, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Chairman John Withers on September 29, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. in the
Administration Building. Director Steve Jones delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Chair Withers announced that the meeting was being held telephonically and via
audio/video teleconferencing in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order No. N-29-20,
due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). Chair Withers announced the meeting
guidelines.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board, and Brian Engeln were present in the
Board Room. 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; Eddie
Baker; Angela Brandt; Andrew Brown; Jennifer Cabral; Mortimer Caparas; Ron Cortez; Raul
Cuellar; Tyler Hoang; Tina Knapp; Laura Maravilla; Rob Michaels; Jeff Mohr; Andrew Nau;
Wally Ritchie; Jim Spears; Thomas Vu; and Ruth Zintzun were in attendance telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel, and Gary Weisberg, Associate Counsel,
were present in the Board Room; Dan Fears, Special Counsel, was in attendance
telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2021-1851
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Withers recognized the following employee service awards:
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30-year Service Awards
Ron Cortez - Operations Supervisor, Division 830
Tyler Hoang - Lead Plant Operator, Division 830
REPORTS:
Chair Withers stated that Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20, which temporarily
suspended portions of the Brown Act that allowed for public meetings to be held virtually, will
expire on September 30, 2021; and explained that AB 361, recently signed by the Governor,
will allow Committee and Board meetings to remain virtual under a declared emergency.
Chair Withers shared the specifics of the new law and stated that a Special Meeting of the
Board of Directors will be held on October 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to hear the initial Resolution.
This will be just prior to the Regular Meeting of the Operations Committee Meeting which will
meet at a special time of 5:30 p.m.
Char Withers acknowledged and thanked the following 12 employees who lend their time to
assist in outreach goals and provide tours or presentations about OC San: Pegah Behravan,
Andrew Brown, Raul Cuellar, Andy DaSilva, Dickie Fernandez, Brad Moore, Cindy Murra,
Eros Yong, Cortney Light, Sam Choi, Violet Renick, and Mike Zedek
Chair Withers reported on his recent participation in a Federal Legislative Briefing at OCWD
regarding PFAS in the water and wastewater world and the potential impacts to the water
industry. He stated that OCWD's President Sheldon and General Manager Mike Markus
participated in the forum, along with attendees that included Congressional staff and local
elected officials.
Chair Withers reminded the members that they would receive their OC San monthly talking
points tomorrow to assist with reporting out to their councils, boards, and community groups.
General Manager Jim Herberg stated that the Annual Capital Improvement Program Report
was provided in the agenda packet. Chair Withers requested that a hard copy be provided to
all of the new Directors.
Mr. Herberg provided a brief update on the construction of the Headquarters Building stating
the site is now cleared and the contractor has begun to bring in equipment. He stated that
updates will continue to be provided as construction progresses.
Mr. Herberg provided an update on completion of the Newhope-Placentia project in Anaheim
and Fullerton allowing additional water to be made available for the GWRS. He stated that an
additional 6 MGD of wastewater that previously flowed into the Santa Ana River Interceptor
line, which cannot be reclaimed, is being diverted to Plant No. 1; and that once the Yorba
Linda Pump Station is abandoned, an additional 2 MGD will also be diverted for GWRS.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2021-1860
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors held August 25,
2021.
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones,
Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols,
Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad
Wanke, John Withers and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:Rose Espinoza and Farrah Khan (Alternate)
RECEIVE AND FILE:
3.CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT 2021-1424
Originator: Kathy Millea
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2020-2021.
4.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2021-1548
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A.Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held July 7, 2021
B.Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting held July 12, 2021
C.Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held July 14, 2021
D.Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held July 28, 2021
5.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF AUGUST 2021
2021-1698
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
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WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of August 2021.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
6.PUMP STATION PORTABLE GENERATOR CONNECTORS,
PROJECT NO. FE19-01
2021-1840
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Pump Station Portable
Generator Connectors, Project No. FE19-01;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Pacific International Electric Company, Inc.,
dba Pacific Industrial Electric, for Pump Station Portable Generator Connectors,
Project No. FE19-01, for an amount not to exceed $1,207,479; and
C. Approve a contingency of $120,748 (10%).
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
7.CONDITION ASSESSMENT ON-CALL CONTRACTOR SUPPORT
SERVICES SPECIFICATION NO. S-2021-1255BD
2021-1841
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Service Contract with Jamison Engineering for Condition Assessment
On-Call Contractor Support Services, Specification S-2021-1255BD, for the
period of November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022, for a total amount not to
exceed $783,470, with four, one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of $78,347 (10%).
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AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.EPSA MOTOR COOLING IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 2,
PROJECT NO. FE19-06
2021-1842
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for EPSA Motor Cooling
Improvements at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE19-06;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Mehta Mechanical Company Inc. dba MMC
Inc. for EPSA Motor Cooling Improvements at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE19-06,
for a total amount not to exceed $854,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $85,400 (10%).
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.ENGINEERING PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT 2021-1843
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Engineering Program Contract Performance Report for the period
ending June 30, 2021.
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AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.PLANT NO. 2 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE B GATES
REPAIR
2021-1844
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Service Contract to J.R. Filanc Construction Co. to repair ten slide
gates for Plant No. 2 Primary Distribution Structure, per Specification No.
S-2021-1249BD, for a total amount not to exceed $309,500, including sales tax
and freight; and
B. Approve a contingency of $46,425 (15%).
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.FLEET PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY
TRUCKS, AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS FOR FY21-22
2021-1845
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group to purchase one Ford
F550 service body utility truck and five Ford F250 service body utility trucks
using Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 120716-NAF, for a total amount of
$326,408; and
B. Approve a 5% contingency of $16,321.
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AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
12.ON-CALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MASTER SERVICES
CONTRACTS - SPECIFICATION NO. S-2021-1234BD
2021-1846
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve Master Services Contracts to provide on-call maintenance and repair
services, Specification No. S-2021-1234BD, for a one-year period effective
December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022, with two, one-year renewal
options, in accordance with Ordinance No. OC SAN-56, Section 2.03(F), with
the seven qualified firms, for bids less than $300,000:
1. Jamison Engineering Contractor, Inc.
2. Charles King Company
3. J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc.
4. Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.
5. W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc.
6. Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
7. O’Connell Engineering & Construction, Inc.; and
B. Authorize the General Manager to add or delete firms as necessary to maintain
a qualified base of up to seven firms in accordance with the Request for
Qualifications Specification No. S-2021-1234BD.
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
13.PROCUREMENT OF 21 ELECTRIC CARTS 2021-1847
Originator: Rob Thompson
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to Southwest Toyota Lift for the purchase of 21
electric carts using OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract No. EV2671 for a
total amount not to exceed $432,283, including tax and freight; and
B. Approve a contingency of $21,615 (5%).
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO.
S-2021-1258BD
2021-1848
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Service Contract to Ayala Engineering, Inc. to provide Manhole
Frame & Cover Replacement Services, Specification No. S-2021-1258BD, for a
total amount not to exceed $992,105 for the period beginning November 1, 2021
through October 31, 2022, with four, one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve a contingency of $148,816 (15%).
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
15.AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ANIONIC POLYMER,
SPECIFICATION NO. C-2021-1252BD
2021-1849
Originator: Rob Thompson
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Chemical Supplier Agreement to Polydyne, Inc. for the purchase of
Liquid Anionic Polymer, Specification No. C-2021-1252BD, for the period of
November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022, for a unit price of $4.50 per active
pound delivered, plus applicable sales tax for a total estimated annual amount of
$685,125, with four, one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual unit price contingency of 10%.
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.REDHILL RELIEF SEWER RELOCATION AT STATE ROUTE 55,
PROJECT NO. FE18-13
2021-1850
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve the First Amendment to Utility Agreement No. OCSD-1005, between the
Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange County Transportation Authority
agreeing to a funding increase for the relocation and protection of the Redhill Relief
Sewer at State Route 55 in the City of Santa Ana.
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
17.GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2021-1856
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the
General Manager’s authority for the period of April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021;
and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List for
the period of April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021:
·CBS Arcsafe - Remote Switch Actuators
·MILTON ROY - Pumps and Equipment
·MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MBARI) - Ocean
Mooring Support
·RDI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Iris M and Iris MX Systems
·SEAL ANALYTICAL, INC - DEENA Automated Digestion System, Parts, and
Software
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF 2021-1857
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file report of reimbursements to Board Members and Staff per
Government Code Section 53065.5 for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
19.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST 2021
2021-1863
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2021.
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF
JULY/AUGUST 2021
2021-1864
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of July and August 2021.
AYES:Art Brown, Kim Carr, Doug Chaffee, Mark Chirco, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew
Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Glenn Parker, David Shawver,
Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad Zimmerman and
Farrah Khan (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
STEERING COMMITTEE:
None.
NON-CONSENT:
None.
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INFORMATION ITEMS:
21.STRATEGIC PLAN 2021 2021-1871
Originator: Jim Herberg
ITEM RECEIVED AS:
Information Only.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Director Dave Shawver provided information regarding his recent attendance at the monthly
OCCOG meeting.
Director Faessel provided information regarding his attendance at the recent ISDOC meeting.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54956.9(d)(4), 54956.8, 54957.6 & 54956.9(d)(1).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:49 p.m. Items CS-2(B), CS-2(C), and CS-3 were
not heard. Confidential minutes of the Closed Sessions 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 Session meetings.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
2021-1881
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: 2
A. Initiation of litigation regarding permittee: Aseptic Technology and Beverage
Visions, LLC.
B. Potential initiation of eminent domain litigation regarding property owned by
Bayside Village Marina, LLC.
CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2021-1882
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Item CS-2B and CS-2C were not heard.
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Number of Cases: 3
A. Arlin Blazevic v. Orange County Sanitation District; Natasha Dubrovski; Lorenzo
Tyner; and Does 1-100, inclusive. Superior Court of California, County of
Orange, Case No. 30-2020-01149812-CU-WT-CJC.
B. Heidi M. Janz v. Orange County Sanitation District; Its Board of Directors,
Officers, Officials, Agents and Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
and Does 1 through 10, Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case
No. 30-2021-01208616-CU-OE-CJC.
C. Raul Palazuelos v. Orange County Sanitation District, a government entity;
Richard Kwiecien, an individual; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive. Superior
Court of California, County of Orange, Case No.
30-2021-01217839-CU-OE-CJC.
CS-3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2021-1879
ITEM NOT HEARD:
Agency Designated Representatives: General Manager Jim Herberg, Assistant
General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, and Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler.
Employee Organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501;
Orange County Employees Association; and the Supervisors and Professionals Group.
CS-4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
2021-1880
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Property: Portions of 300 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA; APN No.
440-132-60.
Agency negotiators: General Manager Jim Herberg, Assistant General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Kathy Millea, and Controller Wally Ritchie.
Negotiating parties: Bayside Village Marina, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 7:29 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Brad Hogin did not provide a report.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:30 p.m., Chair Withers adjourned the meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Board of
Directors to be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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