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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-2013 Steering Committee Minutes MINUTES STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District The Steering Committee meeting convened on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager Troy Edgar, Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General John Anderson, Vice-Chair Manager Tom Beamish, Operations Committee Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities Chair Support Services Brad Reese, Administration Committee Nick Kanetis, Director of Engineering Chair Jeff Reed, Director of Human John Nielsen Resources John Withers Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative Services None. Maria Ayala, Clerk of the Board Jennifer Cabral Jim Colston Dean Fisher Norbert Gaia Todd Haynes Rob Thompson OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Ferryman, Board Member Brad Hogin, General Counsel Heather Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs Drew Kolosky PUBLIC COMMENTS: ovvgce of D F01-ED,NRK F 1TAl�N D%S�a,C� None. 0 GEcoUNN SAN r Minutes of the Steering Committee July 24, 2013 Page 2 of 4 COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT: Chair Edgar reported on today's "Cease the Grease" event in the City of Stanton. Chair Edgar also discussed the need to develop the District's legislative and public outreach programs. GENERAL MANAGER REPORT: - General Manager, Jim Herberg, reported that he is working on preparing the General Manager's Work Plan; a final version will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. Mr. Herberg also announced the plan to hold two Board workshops that will focus on the new Strategic Plan. The Steering Committee agreed to move forward with the two meetings, scheduled to be held on September 11 and October 2, after the Administration and Operations Committee meetings. Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, briefly reported on "Low Flow Rate Alternative". Mr. Tyner provided information regarding end-user fees and how discounts would impact the District rates in the future. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve Minutes of the June 26, 2013 Steering Committee Meeting. 2. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve the placement of a Memorial Plaque at Plant No. 2, Headworks "D" facilities, in recognition of Pamela Koester for her contributions to the Orange County Sanitation District. ACTION ITEMS: Mr. Herberg gave a brief overview of the nomination process for the Honor Walk Brick Recipients. Board Member, Jim Ferryman, spoke on behalf of Mr. Collins' nomination. 3. A. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Steering Committee approved John Collins, past Board Member, as an Honor Walk Brick Recipient for the year 2013. B. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve nominated retired employees, Ron Wade and Mohammed Babaielivari, as Honor Walk Brick Recipients for the year 2013. Minutes of the Steering Committee July 24, 2013 Page 3 of 4 The Steering Committee held discussion regarding Item 4. Mr. Herberg and Mr. Tyner addressed questions from the Committee and provided additional information. 4. Recommend to the Board of Directors to: A. Declare the Orange County Sanitation District's position on the changes to the Orange County Retirement System (OCERS) Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) Amortization Period; and B. Provide direction to the General Manager on measures to be taken in representing declared Board position. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Steering Committee approved to recommend to the Board of Directors to declare that the Orange County Sanitation District opposes any changes at this time. Director Anderson abstained. INFORMATION ITEMS: 2. Legislative Update Heather Stratman, Senior Director for Townsend Public Affairs, provided a legislative update to the Committee. Ms. Stratman will be working with the General Manager and staff to on the District's legislative program. CLOSED SESSION CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS: 54956.9(d)(1), 54956.9(d)(2), 54956.9(d)(4), and 54956.9(e)(3). The Committee convened in closed session at 6:07 p.m. to discuss four items. Confidential Minutes of the closed Session have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Meetings. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION: The Committee reconvened in regular session at 6:28 p.m. Minutes of the Steering Committee July 24, 2013 Page 4 of 4 CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. ADJOURNMENT: The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Submitted by.- PI—aria Ayala Clerk of'the Board