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MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEE TING
VVednesday, December15, 1999
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 5 p.m., in the District's Administrative
Office .
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Directors Present: OTHERS PRESENT:
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Jan Debay, Chair of the Board
Pat McGuigan, Chairman, OMTS Committee
Norm Eckenrode, Chairman, PDC Committee
Jim Silva, County Supervisor
Thomas L. Woodruff, General Counsel
Vince Murdico, MAP
John Collins, Past Chairman of the Board
Directors Absent:
Tom Saltarelli, Chairman, FAHR Committee
Peer Swan , Vice Chair
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Don Hughes
STAFF PRESENT:
Don Mcintyre, General Manager
Blake Anderson, Asst. General Manager
Jean Tappan , Committee Secretary
Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
Michelle Tuchman, Director of Communications
Gary Streed, Director of Finance
There were no comments by any member of the public.
(4) RECEIVE, FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the November 17, 1999 Steering Committee meeting were approved as drafted.
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
The Committee Chair did not make a report.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
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(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
A. The General Manager introduced Vince Murdico, with the firm of Management Action
Programs, Inc. He is the facilitator for the Executive Management Team's retreat that is
scheduled for January 27-28. Mr. Murdico will interview the members of the Steering
Committee prior to the retreat to help develop the program.
The General Manager reported on an automobile accident involving a District employee,
who sustained serious injuries and is expected to recover.
The work being done by the entrance to the administration building is to provide drainage
for a new awning over the front doors to provide better protection during wet weather.
Labor negotiations with OCEA are anticipated to be finalized in the next week or so and
the changes to the MOU will require Board approval. The Steering Committee decided to
schedule a meeting of the FAHR Committee on January 12 at 5 p.m. to review the
proposal before submitting to the full Board.
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
General Counsel Tom Woodruff reported on an annexation request that LAFCO is considering near
Brea and the impacts on the District. LAFCO moved to consider the issue at a future meeting
because of the questions raised regarding payment of the District's annexation fees and user fees.
The Steering Committee recommended amending the annexation ordinance to allow the Directors to
waive these fees under special circumstances. Staff will be preparing a report to the Directors.
Mr. Woodruff also asked that the Directors consider adding an item to closed session to discuss a
consultant report that could lead to litigation. It was moved, seconded and approved to add the item
to closed session.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-B)
A. Blake Anderson provided a review of the SAWPA Agreement for Desalter Brine
Capacity Rights that is on tonight's Board Agenda.
B. Mr. Anderson also discussed establishing a Community Advisory Committee for
Odor Control Planning. The makeup of the committee was discussed . Director
Silver suggested that the committee include a fifth member appointed by the
Supervisor as a member at large representing the County, which was agreed to .
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS. IF ANY
A. The supplemental agenda item regarding adopting a policy for interim acceptance and
treatment of dry weather urban run-off flows was discussed. The Steering Committee
recommended that the Board adopt the thirteen guiding principles as an interim policy and that
the principles be the basis for a formal policy that will be presented to the Directors at a future
meeting
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
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{10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
There were none.
{11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
ACTION AND/OR STAFF REPORT
There were none.
{12) CONSIDERATION OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
There will be a special Steering Committee meeting on January 12, 2000 at 4 p.m. re the General
Manager's position.
The next regular Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2000
at 5 p.m.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26 at 7 p.m.
{13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 6:25p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54954.2(b), to
discuss possible litigation. Minutes of the Closed Session are on file with the Board Secretary.
The minutes of the Joint Board will report on the actions when they are approved.
At 6:55p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session.
{14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6 :55p.m.
~fan Tappan
eering Committee Secretary
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