HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-2010 Steering Committee MinutesMINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.
The Steering Committee meeting convened on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.
in the Administrative Offices of the Orange County Sanitation District.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Doug Davert, Chair
Larry Crandall, Vice Chair
Phil Luebben, Administration Committee
Chair
Troy Edgar, Operations Committee
Chair
Tom Beamish
Jim Ferryman
John Withers
DIRECTORS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Ruth, General Manager
Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations and
Maintenance
Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance
and Administrative Services
Michael Gold, Public Affairs Manager
Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board
OTHERS PRESENT:
James Eggert, General Counsel
Ryal Wheeler
Drew Kolosky
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT
Chair Davert reported that a commendation would be presented by Mr. Ruth to Gerry
Thibeault who was retiring from the Regional Water Quality Control Board on June 8th.
He also reported that he, Jim Ruth and Jim Herberg met with Supervisor Campbell to
brief him on four OCSD projects to be considered for allocation of state water bond
funds.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
May 26, 2010
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GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Jim Ruth, General Manager, reported on the continuing negotiations with an agreement with
SAWPA who had approved the terms and conditions contained in the District’s March 18th
letter. A final agreement is being prepared and should be ready for approval in June or July.
Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering, was recognized who updated the Committee on the
loan agreement terms with the County regarding the SARI line.
ACTION ITEMS
1. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the April 28,
2010 Steering Committee meeting.
2. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to approve Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line Loan and
Repayment Agreement No. D07-042 with the Orange County Flood Control
District (OCFCD), providing for:
a) A loan of up to 60% of the successful bid amount for improvements to the
SARI Line not to exceed $72,000,000;
b) No interest accruing until June 2018;
c) 3% interest on any unpaid balance through June 30, 2022 and the complete
repayment by July 1, 2022; and,
d) Authorize the release of $36,000,000 to OCFCD immediately after the award
of the contract, and to allow the remaining balance to be released 12 months
later.
INFORMATION ITEM
3. Public Affairs Report
Michael Gold, Public Affairs Manager, reported on staff’s efforts to seek a
technical amendment to the Water Resources Development Act clarifying that
the SARI relocation is a construction project. Gold stated that OCSD has been
working with Senator Feinstein’s office on this approach and she has agreed to
carry OCSD’s amendment request. Also, Gold thanked Irvine Ranch Water
District and OCWD for their letters of support.
Finally, Gold reported on the Governor’s release of the May Budget Revision and
so far there are no proposals to shift funding from special districts to balance the
State Budget.
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
May 26, 2010
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CLOSED SESSION
The Steering Committee convened at 6:02p.m . in Closed Session, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54954.5(f) to discuss one matter. 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 6:15 p.m. in regular session.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at
5:30p.m . The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15p.m.
Submitted by:
Clerk of the Board