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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-2010 Steering Committee MinutesMINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. The Steering Committee meeting convened on Wednesday, June 23, 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 John Withers DIRECTORS ABSENT Jim Ferryman 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 Jeff Reed, Human Resources Manager Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel Drew Kolosky Heather Dion-Stratman Christopher Townsend * * * * * PUBLIC COMMENTS Drew Kolosky of Liberty Composting addressed the Committee advising the EIR for his composting facility has been approved. Minutes of the Steering Committee June 23, 2010 Page 2 COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT Chair Davert recognized Vice Chair Crandall who announced changes to committee assignments effective July 1: Administration Committee: Doug Davert Operations Committee: Tom Beamish, Chair; Sharon Quirk-Silva, Vice Chair; Jim Ferryman Steering Committee: Sharon Quirk-Silva, Doug Davert GWRS System Steering: Sharon Quirk-Silva (A-1); Tom Beamish (A-2); Connie Underhill (A-3) GENERAL MANAGER REPORT Jim Ruth, General Manager, reported on his monthly report, the budget and fiscal year-end accomplishments. ACTION ITEMS 1. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the May 26, 2010 Steering Committee meeting. 2. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board of Directors to adopt Resolution No. OCSD 10-08, Authorizing a Payment Deferral Option of Capital Facility Capacity Charges (connection fees) through June 30, 2011, to builders of large housing development projects. 3. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Authorize one year renewals to the following agreements for state and federal advocacy: a) Approve Amendment No. 2 to P.O. 103000 issued to Townsend Public Affairs for State Lobbying Services, Specification No. CS-2007-351BD, in an amount not to exceed $7,500 per month, from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, and two one-year renewal options remaining; and, b) Approve Amendment No. 2 to P.O. 103001 issued to ENS Resources for Federal Lobbying Services, Specification No. CS-2007-352BD, in an amount not to exceed $7,000 per month and $6,000 per year in reimbursable travel expenses, from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, and two one-year renewal options remaining. Minutes of the Steering Committee June 23, 2010 Page 3 INFORMATION ITEM 4. Public Affairs Report Heather Dion-Stratman and Christopher Townsend from Townsend Public Affairs were present to provide an update on the State Budget deficit and key legislation. Stratman mentioned the $24 billion deficit and the various proposals to deal with it but she emphasized that no serious discussions have been taking place. On a positive note, she mentioned that all current proposals do not include any borrowing or shifting of property taxes from local government. Chris Townsend discussed the water bond on the November 2010 ballot. Following their report, Michael Gold presented the 2009-10 tour and speaking statistics. CLOSED SESSION The Steering Committee convened at 6:00p.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 6:20 p.m. in regular session. ADJOURNMENT The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 5:30p.m. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:20p.m. Submitted by: Clerk of the Board