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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 * * * * * 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 Page 2 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. I Minutes of the Steering Committee May 26, 2010 Page 3 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