HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2009 Steering Committee MinutesMINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 5:00 p.m.
A special meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held
on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., in the District's Administrative Office.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Doug Davert, Chair
Larry Crandall, Vice Chair
Bill Dalton, Operations Committee Chair
Mark Waldman, Administration Committee
Chair
Jim Ferryman
Phil Luebben
David Shawver
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Ruth, General Manager
Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Nick Arhontes, Director of Oper. & Maintenance
Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison
Jeff Reed, Human Resources Manager
Tod Haynes, Engineering Manager
Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Eric Saperstein
Heather Dion
Christopher Townsend
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Davert reported on the CASA conference held January 21st – January 24th that he
attended along with some of the members of the Steering Committee. He also advised that he
would be attending a GWR tour at the Orange County Water District on Friday, January 30th,
that was being set up for Lieutenant Governor Garamendi.
REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
Jim Ruth, General Manager, provided a brief overview on his monthly status report.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
January 28, 2009
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REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Brad Hogin, General Counsel, reported there was a need to add an item to the closed session
calendar, and such action came to the attention of Orange County Sanitation District after the
posting of the agenda.
It was then moved, seconded and duly carried to add the following item to the closed session
agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2), re:
Conference with Legal Counsel re anticipated litigation (Subdivision (a) of Sections 54954.2(b)(2),
54956.9)
Signif icant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: One case resulting
from a written communication from the BKK Working Group threatening litigation, which
communication is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5.
ACTION ITEMS (1 - 2)
1. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the December 17,
2008 Steering Committee meeting.
2. Annual Legislative Planning Session
Jim Ruth, General Manager, reported that Jon Freshman has decided to scale back his
business activities. Discussion with Eric Saperstein has determined that Eric will be able to step
up to cover these additional activities.
Michael Gold reviewed the legislative goals for the 2009 calendar year and requested input and
direction on priorities. It was noted there were not many changes for 2009 but one addition was
being recommended regarding taking positions on a new bill.
The committee then heard from Eric Saperstein regarding what could be expected during the
coming year on the federal side, and Heather Dion and Christopher Townsend advised what
was expected on the state side.
INFORMATION ITEMS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION (3 - 6)
The Steering Committee convened at 6:04 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(b) to discuss five matters. 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 Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of
Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Meetings.
The Steering Committee reconvened at 6:18 p.m. in regular session.
·Minutes of the Steering Committee
January 28, 2009
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ADJOURNMENT
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at 5:30p .m .
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6 :18 p.m.
Submitted by:
c.LJ Penny M. Kyle ~ -Clerk of the Board