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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Operations Committee was called to order by Committee Chair
Withers on Wednesday, December 6 , 2017 at 5:04 p.m. in the Administration Building .
Director Bernstein led the Flag Salute .
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Withers, Chair
Ellery Deaton, Vice-Chair
Denise Barnes
Allan Bernstein
Robert Collacott
Phil Hawkins
Richard Murphy
Tim Shaw
Fred Smith
Mariellen Yarc
Greg Sebourn, Board Chair
David Shawver, Board Vice-Chair
.COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Jones
Michelle Stee l
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR:
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Herberg, General Manager
Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Jim Colston, Director of Environmental Services
Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
Administrative Services
Tina Knapp, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Cindi Ambrose
Bob Bell
Jennifer Cabral
Don Cutler
Mike Dorman
Dean Fisher
Alfredo Garcia
Tom Grant
Kathy Millea
Jeff Mohr
Ddaze Phuong
Tyler Ramirez
Jim Spears
Mike White
Eros Yong
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Bob Ooten, Alternate Director (CMSD)
Committee Chair Withers did not provide a report .
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REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER:
General Manager Jim Herberg advised the Committee that OCSD received a mutual aid
request from the Casitas Municipal Water District asking for the loan of a one megawatt
generator to assist with the fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Staff is currently
determining if OCSD is able to assist.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the
November 1, 2017 Operations Committee Meeting.
AYES: Barnes, Bernstein, Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Stee:I
2 . ANNUAL CCTV CONTRACT WITH FOUR ADDITIONAL RENEWALS TO
COMPLY WITH SSMP REQUIREMENTS (Ed Torres)
MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A Award Service Contracts for annual CCTV Sewer Inspection Services to
two (2) contractors; Hoffman Southwest Corp. (Primary) and Performance
Pipeline Technologies (Secondary), for a total amount not to exceed
$350,000 for the period February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019, with
four (4) one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve a contingency of $35,000 (10%).
AYES: Barnes, Bernstein, Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Steel
3 . FLEET VEHICLE PROCUREMENT THROUGH COOPERATIVE
PROCUREMENT WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP (Ed Torres)
MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A . Approve the purchase of ten ( 10) vehicles as listed below using the National
Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) cooperative Contract Number 120716-NAF
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with National Auto Fleet Group for a total amount not to exceed $286,809
in accordance with Ordinance No. OCSD-47, Section 2.03(B), Cooperative
Purchases:
1. Five (5) new/unused 2018 Ford F-150 (X1 C) XL 2WD SuperCab 8'
Box $149,813.49;
2. Three (3) new/unused 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid (P5A) SE FWD
$79,040.79;
3. One (1) new/unused 2018 Ford Fusion Energi (POP) SE FWD
$32,667.96;
4. One (1) new/unused 2018 Ford Transit Connect Van (S6E) XL SWB
with Rear Symmetrical Doors $25,286.82; and
B. Approve a contingency of $7,170 (2.5%).
AYES: Barnes, Bernstein, Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Steel
4 . PURCHASE OF SIX VAPEX SENTINEL S4 UNITS (Ed Torres)
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a sole source Purchase Order to VAPEX ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGIES for six VAPEX Sentinel S4 units (three units for Plant No.
1 and three units for Plant No. 2) for a total amount not to exceed $290,636;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $14,532 (5%).
AYES: Barnes, Bernstein, Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENT IONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Steel
This Item was pulled from consideration.
5. lWEL'lE-INCH HOSE REEL AND TRAILER {E~ Trur-es1
MGVEa:~~~EhQtJb¥ GARRltig._::f:Q : Reoommend to the Board of
Direetors to :
~·a-sole sou roe p·urohase order of tv;el've ineh ray flat s&Ner hos&Wfth.
metWle-tr-aUm: t.e-\/.\~st Geast i;atety Supply Co ., Inc . for a tota l cost of
$313 1 907 ; am:J
B. Approve a oontingen.cy ammmt of--$29 1 ,QOQ (-~Q%j-:
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6 .. TIFFANY PUMP STATION ODOR CONTROL FACILITY (Ed Torres)
MOVED, SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to: Approve a Site Access and License Agreement with the Garden
Grove Sanitary District (GGSD) to allow utilization of an odor control chemical
dosing station and injection of chemicals into the Miller-Holder Interceptor at 12782
Bailey Street in the city of Garden Grove, in a form approved by Special Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
Barnes, Bernstein, Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Steel
7 . SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. J-126
(Rob Thompson)
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Award a Construction Contract to AMTEK Construction for the Safety
Improvements Program, Contract No. J-126 A and H, for a total amount not
to exceed $452,757; and
B . Approve a contingency of $45,276 (10%).
AYES: Barnes, Bernstein, Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Steel
8. EDINGER PUMP STATION REHABILITATION STUDY (Rob Thompson)
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews &
Newnam, Inc ., to provide engineering services forthe Edinger Pump Station
Rehabilitation Study, Project No. PS15-02, for an amount not to exceed
$505,042; and
B . Approve a contingency of $50,504 (10%).
AYES: Barnes, Bernstein, Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Steel
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NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
9 . BAY BRIDGE PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAINS REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, PROJECT NO. SP-178 (Rob Thompson)
Committee Chair Withers indicated that a revised Agenda Report and Resolution
No. OCSD 17-XX are provided as Late Communication materials tonight. An
additional attachment, Statement of Facts and Findings, is also provided as Late
Communication . Director of Engineering Rob Thompson provided background
information pertaining to this item.
MOVED. SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Consider, receive, and file the Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Bay Bridge Pump Station and Force Mains Replacement Project, Project
No. SP-178, dated December 2017; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 17-XX, entitled : "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Adopting the
Environmental Impact Report for the Bay Bridge Pump Station and Force
Mains Replacement Project, Project No. SP-178; Adopting the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program; and Approving the Bay Bridge Pump
Station and Force Mains Replacement Project, Project No . SP-178."
AYES: Barnes, Bernstein , Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Steel
10. 2017 FACILITIES MASTER PLAN (Rob Thompson)
Committee Chair Withers indicated that a revised Executive Summary (an Agenda
Report attachment) is provided as Late Communication material tonight.
Engineering Manager Kathy Millea indicated color versions of the Executive
Summary are available tonight and that the Facilities Master Plan is available
should any Director wish to review these materials. Ms. Millea proceeded to
provide an informative PowerPoint presentation that included an overview of the
Facilities Master Plan process, highlights of the 2017 Plan, 20-Year Capital
Improvement Program approach, 2017 flow projections , aging infrastructure,
collections projects, and cashflow projection.
MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to: Adopt Resolution No . OCSD 17-XX entitled, "A Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Adopting the 2017
Facilities Master Plan as the Orange County Sanitation District 's New Master Plan
for Future Capital Planning and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 09-18."
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AYES: Barnes, Bernstein, Collacott, Deaton, Hawkins, Murphy,
Sebourn, Shaw, Shawver, F. Smith, Withers and Yarc
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: S. Jones and Steel
INFORMATION ITEMS:
11 . ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT RATE PROGRAM
(Lorenzo Tyner)
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Lorenzo Tyner provided a
PowerPoint presentation that provided an overview of the preparation and analysis
done pertaining to the rate study, information on what generates revenue, a
comparison of single family residential rates, information regarding general user
fees and high strength dischargers, capital facilities capacity charge information,
connection fee charges, rebates and refunds, and the adoption schedule.
Mr. Tyner distributed a page of the budget pertaining to Consolidated Cash Flow
Projections .
12 . HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX, SITE AND SECURITY, AND ENTRANCE
REALIGNMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. P1-128 (Rob Thompson)
Mr. Thompson provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding this item that
included an overview of the project elements, Plant No. 1 perimeter security and
utilities, Plant No. 1 north demolition and site improvements and south demolition,
headquarters complex timeline, and next steps .
Committee Chair Withers departed the meeting at 5:45 p.m. and Committee Vice-Chair
Deaton presided over the balance of the meeting.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Mr. Thompson reported that, while replacing pipe in the City of Newport Beach, an
unknown condition was encountered which will create unexpected work and costs. To
accommodate the unanticipated costs, staff will be seeking an increase to the
contingency for this project, Project No. 6-17, at the December Board meeting.
CLOSED SESSION:.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS ,
IFANY:
Board Chair Sebourn reminded the Committee of the importance of having a working
knowledge of OCSD to aid in the decision-making process and encouraged taking a tour
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of both Plant Nos. 1 and 2 before the December 20 Board meeting. Committee
Vice-Chair Deaton thanked staff for a wonderful State of the District event.
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Vice-Chair Deaton declared the meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m. to the next
scheduled meeting of Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
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