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MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, May 22, 2002
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 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:
Norm Eckenrode, Chair
Shirley McCracken, Vice Chair
Pat McGuigan, Chairman, OMTS Committee
Steve Anderson, PDC Committee
Brian Brady, Chairman, FAHR Committee
Directors Absent:
Jim Silva, County Supervisor
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
OTHERS PRESENT:
Thomas L. Woodruff, General Counsel
Joey Racano
Randy Fuhrman
Doug Korthof
Jan Vandersloot
STAFF PRESENT:
Blake Anderson, General Manager
Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
David Ludwin, Director of Engineering
Greg Mathews, Assistant to the General
Manager
Lisa Murphy, Communications Manager
Ryal Wheeler, Maintenance Supervisor
Lynn Jensen, A~~iftrative Assistant
IN THE OFFICE Of THE S£CRETARY
ORANGE COUNTv o .A~UTATION DISTRtCT
Mr. Doug Korthof suggested that the chair express an official position on the waiver. Mr. Jan
Vandersloot requested that an explanation be given regarding the scientists' position on bacteria
levels on the beach. Mr. Joey Racano gave an apology to Director Steve A~erson regarding his
vote on the renewal of the waiver. Mr. Randy Fuhrman suggested that in the event the effluent
plume reaches shore, the projected long -term effects should be made public.
(4) RECEIVE, FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the April 24, 2002 Steering Committee meeting were approved as drafted.
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Committee Chair Eckenrode reported on the spring CASA conference where the following items were
covered: Changes in environmental laws; changes in employment laws; and pending legislation.
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Chair Eckenrode indicated he is very interested in microfiltration, and thinks it will be well-received as
further studies are completed.
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Blake Anderson and staff reported on several issues, as follows.
A. Maddox Bill (AB1969)
Mr. Anderson reported on the current status of the Maddox bill. The Assembly
Appropriations Committee approved the bill today and referred it to the full Assembly for
consideration. Lisa Murphy indicated the full local disclosure language has been added
to the bill, which passed with one no vote.
B. Harman Bill (AB 1892)
Mr. Anderson provided a progress report on the Harman Bill, which has moved
successfully through the assembly and has been referred to the Senate. He explained
that the state is not required to pay for the directives of the bill, (concerning dry weather
runoff) which has little opposition at this time.
C. GWRS Progress Report
Blake Anderson reported on the status of the GWRS Project which has received $30
million from the state for the project. The project is to include areas up to the Anaheim
Forebay, which might be too broad a scope for the project. He announced the
retirement of Tom Dawes, project manager, whose temporary replacement has been
announced as Bill Everest. Mr. Anderson noted OCSD would like to participate in the
selection of a new project manager.
D. Disinfection Project
Mr. Anderson reported on the progress of getting the disinfection project moving
forward, with the hope that we will be able to disinfect during at least part of the summer
with help from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. A motion was made,
seconded, and unanimously carried to recommend moving forward with this project.
E. SARI Relocation Project
Blake Anderson asked for direction from the Steering Committee regarding his
proposed letter to SAWPA requiring early resolution of the $3 million that SAWPA owes
us for work on the SARI Line relocation project. Mr. Woodruff spoke regarding the new
attorney review of the agreement, which will likely now go through further extensive
reviews, even though it has been through over 30 drafts to date. The Steering
Committee directed him to send the "get tough" letter to SAWPA. Mr. Anderson
reported that CaiTrans will be pumping out the hot storm drain in Newport Beach.
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
General Counsel Tom Woodruff provided an update on two matters of litigation. Mr. Woodruff
reported the Tran lawsuit was settled for far less than the requested amount, as was the Newport
Beach contractor lawsuit.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-H)
A. County of Orange request to waive Connection fees for Select Properties in
Unincorporated area of Santa Ana.
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After discussion, the Steering Committee directed staff to continue to charge new
connections consistent with adopted fee schedules, but to allow time payments for large
sums due.
B. Consider Ballot Initiative for 301 (h) Waiver
Director Steve Anderson asked that the Steering Committee consider the idea of placing
a ballot measure regarding the ocean discharge question on the November ballot. After
discussion, the Steering Committee directed staff to put a brief paper together
discussing the pros and cons and summary of the logistics of putting such a measure
on the ballot.
C. Buy American Policy
The Steering Committee discussed the question of a buy American policy related to the
purchase of equipment for the Groundwater Replenishment System. The Steering
Committee decided to recommend to the Board that Item 6-C be referred back to the
GWRSJCC.
D. Preparation for June 26 Board Meeting
The Steering Committee discussed preparations for the upcoming June 26 Board
meeting, presently scheduled as the night the Board decides on level of treatment.
After discussion, the Steering Committee directed staff to continue to assume a decision
on June 26 and for staff to outline the alternatives without a recommendation.
E. Consider changing Board meeting start time and agenda order for June 26, 2002 Board
meeting; i.e. Steering Committee at 5 p.m., Board Meeting Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
and consideration of regular agenda at 7 p.m.
The Committee decided to change the start of the June 26 Board meeting to 6:30p.m.
and will begin the meeting in closed session. The Board will reconvene in open session
at ?:p.m.
F. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for the operating committee meetings in
June.
The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the operating committees in June were
reviewed.
G. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Board of Directors Meeting of May 22,
2002.
The agenda items for tonight's Board meeting were reviewed to answer questions or get
clarification.
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There were none.
(10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
There were none.
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(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
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 5 p.m.
There will be a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 6 p.m.
The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 6:30p.m.
(13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 6:35 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54956.9, to
discuss two potential cases of litigation. Minutes of the Closed Session are on file with the
Board Secretary. Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held by the Steering Committee
have been prepared in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.2, and are maintained
by the Board Secretary in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee
Closed Meetings. A report of the recommended actions will be publicly reported at the time the
approved actions become final.
At 6:50 p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50p.m.
Submitted by:
Lyn Jensen (
Administrative Assistant
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