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MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 5 p.m., in the District's Administrative Office.
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: OTHERS PRESENT:
Directors Present: Thomas L. Woodruff, General Counsel
Steve Anderson, Chair Don Hughes
Jim Ferryman, Vice Chair and Chairman, Joe Forbath
OMTS Committee Dan Spradlin
Brian Donahue, Chairman, PDC Committee
Jim Silva, County Supervisor STAFF PRESENT:
Shirley McCracken, Past Board Chair Blake Anderson, General Manager
David Ludwin, Directorof Engineering
Directors Absent: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary
Brian Brady, Chairman, FAHR Committee Layne Baroldi, Legal& Regulatory Affairs Liaison
Jennifer Cabral, Public Information Specialist
Jim Colston, Legal& Regulatory Affairs Liaison
Jim Herberg, Engineering Manager
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM FILED
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(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS By
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There were no comments by any member of the public.
(4) RECEIVE. FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the June 23, 2004 Steering Committee meeting were approved as drafted.
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Committee Chair Steve Anderson thanked outgoing Chair Shirley McCracken for her leadership
during the last two years. He requested Directors to advise him which subcommittee they wish to be
placed on.
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July 21, 2004
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Blake Anderson introduced his new executive assistant, Gail Garrett.
General Manager Blake Anderson provided updates on several issues, as follows:
• State Budoet Update
Mr.Anderson reported on the State budget and the proposed$225 million property tax
transfer from special districts to the State for each of the next two years. Committee
members unanimously agreed the General Manager should continue to encourage CASA to
request that a uniform rate of property tax transfers be applied to enterprise special districts.
• Biosolids Update
♦ Layne Baroldi reported on the biosolids spill that occurred yesterday and distributed
handouts. Cleanup costs will be billed to the contractor. There was an hour delay
caused by CalTrans hesitancy regarding what to do about the spill. CalTrans
ultimately turned to OCSD to clean up the freeway which we were prepared for.
Mr.Anderson informed the Committee that from this point forward OCSD will clean up
spills Immediately and not wait for other entities to either perform or direct the work to
be done. Tom Woodruff asked if there were any secondary accidents. Mr. Baroldi will
provide information when the report comes in.
♦ Mr. Anderson said that Information on the Issue of In-county managed biosolids has
been well received for both the Prima Deshecha Landfill and Great Park. Mr. Baroldi
gave a brief update on the joint effort with SOCWA and OCSD In-County Biosolids
facilities proposal. Feasibility and technical studies will be performed. Mr. Baroldi
noted that having Director Bankhead and ex-Director McGuigan on the special
committee for biosolids has been beneficial.
♦ Blake reported that Blake Anderson,Jim Burror and Carol Beekman attended the
Great Parks ad hoc committee. Well thought out questions regarding composting
were asked by the committee members. OCSD staff will continue working with the
various committees to keep them informed. The next meeting will be in November.
• Lecislative Affairs
General Manager briefed the Steering Committee on our progress in Washington DC to
secure additional EPA grants to help pay for secondary treatment facilities. The House
approved $60 million in additional funding for GW RS. It will go to Senate next. Tom
Ridgeway volunteered going to Washington DC In September.
• Ocean Discharge Permit draft
Mr.Anderson announced OCSD received the official draft of our ocean discharge permit. Jim
Colston gave a brief description of the next steps before the permit is finalized in early
January. Mr. Anderson complimented Mr. Colston and Mr. Woodruff on a job well done.
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July 21, 2004
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
General Counsel Tom Woodruff introduced Dan Spradlin and Joe Forbath, who are handling
the SAW PA litigation and the Bushard Trunk issues. They will give their reports in closed
session. General Counsel also gave an historical background on the Davis-Bacon Act and
California's Prevailing Wage provisions, and reported on how they would impact the
Sanitation District' construction contracts. The Steering Committee provided no direction to
staff about prevailing wage law.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-D)
A. Award of Contract for Continuous Chemical Feed Facility—Steering Committee
approved a$20,000 purchase agreement for a 635 square foot parcel owned by
Stage Road LLC so that District can site a small chemical feed facility that will
serve a nearby District trunk sewer.
B. Pulled by Staff.
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C. Mr.Anderson confirmed that the three standing committees will not meet in
August
D. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board at tonight's meeting
were reviewed. Discussed the revised User Fee Ordinance and the Orange
County Business Council's interest in having a presentation in August.
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There was no other business discussed.
(10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
There were none.
(11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
ACTION AND/OR STAFF REPORT
There were none.
(12) CONSIDERATION OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25,2004 at 5 p.m.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, 20D4 at 7 p.m.
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July 21, 2004
(13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 6:05 p.m. In Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54956.8 and
Section 65956.9,to discuss six issues. Minutes of the Closed Session are on file with the Board
Secretary. 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 Board Secretary in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed
Meetings. A report of the recommended actions will be publicly reported at the time the
approved actions become final.
At 6.50 p.m.,the Committee reconvened in regular session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES
FOR THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS
'Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
'Wednesday, November 17, 2004
*Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Wednesday, May 25,2005
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
`Tentatively rescheduled from regular fourth Wednesday.
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: July 21, 2004 Meeting Time: 5 p.m.
Meeting Adjoumed:
Committee Members
Steve Anderson, Board Chair
Jim Ferryman, Board Vice Chair
Brian Donahue, Chair, PDC Committee
Jim Ferryman, Chair, OMTS Committee
Brian Brady, Chair, FAHR Committee
Jim Silva, Supervisor
Shirley McCracken, Past Board Chair
Others
Thomas L. Woodruff, General Counsel
Tom Nixon
Don Hughes
Staff Present
Blake P. Anderson,General Manager................................
Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services.......................
David Ludwin, Director of Engineering...............................
Patrick Miles, Director of Information Technology..............
Robert Ooten, Director of Operations 6 Maintenance........
Gary Streed, Director of Finance/Treasurer.......................
Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources........................
Carol Beekman, Director of Communication and
Administration Services................................................
Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary.....................................
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004 AT 5 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, Califomia
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,
this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the District's Administrative offices not less than 72 hours
prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda Item are available for
public inspection in the office of the Board Secretary.
Items Not Posted: In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the
Committee for discussion and/or action, it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an
emergency item or because there is a need to take immediate action,which need came to the attention of
the Committee subsequent to the posting of agenda,oras set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the
manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you
require any special disability related accommodations,please contact the Orange County Sanitation District
Board Secretary's office at(714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must
specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested.
Items Continued: Items may be continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee meeting
held within five(5)days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3).
Meeting Ad oumment: This meefing may be adjourned to a later time and items of business from this
agenda may be considered at the later meeting by Order of Adjournment and Notice in accordance with
Government Code Section 54955(posted within 24 hours).
(1) ROLL CALL
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM, IF NECESSARY
Book page I
-2- July 21, 2004 Agenda
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to address the Steering Committee on specific agenda items or matters of
general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be
defamed until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to three
minutes.
Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot
have action taken by the Committee emept as authorized by Section 54954.2(b).
(4) APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Approve minutes of the June 23, 2004 Steering Committee meeting.
(5) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
(6) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
A. State Budget Update
B. In-County Biosolids Update
C. Legislative Affairs Update
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
A. Davis-Bacon Act (and California's prevailing wage provisions)
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-D)
A. Award of Contract for Continuous Chemical Feed Facility(Herberg/Nazaroff)
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD-04-22, establishing Grant Funding Program Policy
and Code of Ethics (on tonight's Board Agenda for consideration) (Tomes)
C. Review Agenda Items scheduled to be presented to Committees in August
(August is dark for all three committees)
D. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Board of Directors Meeting of
July 21, 2004
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY
(10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
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-3- July 21, 2004 Agenda
(11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA
FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT
(12) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Wednesday,August 25, 2004.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2004.
(13) CLOSED SESSION
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of
the Steering Committee, the Chair may convene the Committee in closed session to consider
matters of pending real estate negotiations, pending orpotential litigation, or personnel matters,
pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9. 54957 or54957.6, as noted.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential
litigation; (c) employment actions or negotiations vdth employee representatives; or which are
exempt from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the
Directors during a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such
time as final actions are taken by the Board on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all
required disclosures of information.
A. Convene in closed session, if necessary
1. Confer with General Counsel re Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority v.
Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 04CC06197 (Califomia Government Code Section 54956.9).
2. Confer with General Counsel re Orange County Sanitation District v.
County of Kings, at al., Kings County Superior Court Case No. 02C0835
(California Government Code Section 54956.9).
3. Confer with General Counsel re Orange County Sanitation District, at al. v.
County of Kem, at al., Tulare County Superior Court Case No. 189564
(California Government Code Section 54956.9).
4. Confer with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Property: 5856 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
Agency Negotiator. James D. Herberg
Negotiating Parties: Samuel and Dorothy Elster
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 11-29 Purchase of Easements
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4- July 21, 2004 Agenda
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Property 5781 Rogers Drive, Huntington Beach, California
Agency Negotiator. James D. Herberg
Negotiating Parties: Robert and Kellie Nicholas
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 11-29 Purchase of Easements
6. Confer with General Counsel—Anticipated Litigation. California
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)—One matter.
B. Reconvene in regular session
C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
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Notice to Committee Members:
For any questions on the agenda or to place items on the agenda.Committee members should contact the
Committee Chair or the Secretary ten days in advance of the Committee Meeting.
Committee Chair: Steve Anderson (562)905-9700(La Habra City Hall)
Committee Staff Contact: Blake P.Anderson (714)593-7110
General Counsel: Thomas L.Woodruff (714)564-2605
Committee Secretary: Gail Garrett (714)593-7101
(714)962-0356 (Fax)
E-mail: ggarett@ocsd.com
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MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday,June 23,2004 at 5 p.m., in the District's Administrative Office.
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present,as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: OTHERS PRESENT:
Directors Present: Thomas Nixon, General Counsel
Shirley McCracken, Chair Don Hughes
Steve Anderson, Vice Chair
Jim Ferryman, Chairman, OMTS Committee STAFF PRESENT:
Brian Donahue, Chairman, PDC Committee Blake Anderson, General Manager
Norm Eckenrode, Past Board Chair Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
Carol Beekman, Communications Services
Directors Absent: Manager
Brian Brady, Chairman, FAHR Committee Jean Tappan, Committee Secretary
Jim Silva, County Supervisor Gail Garrett, Incoming Committee Secretary
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments by any member of the public.
(4) RECEIVE. FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the May 26, 2004 Steering Committee meeting were approved as drafted.
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Committee Chair Shirley McCracken announced that reservations for the August 4-7 CASA 2004
Annual Conference in Monterey are due as soon as possible. The logistics for tonight's 501"
Anniversary reception were reviewed.
Chair McCracken thanked the committee members and staff for their support during her two-year
term, which is ending tonight. She said that it was a challenging and exciting experience.
Book page 5
Minutes of the Steering Committee
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June 23, 2004
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Blake Anderson complimented Chair McCracken on her efforts during a very
interesting two years. He outlined several of the major events and challenges that occurred.
Mr. Anderson introduced Gail Garrett as his new assistant, replacing Jean Tappan,who is retiring.
The Committee and Mr.Anderson thanked Mrs. Tappan for her efforts over the year, assisting them
with anything and everything as needed.
A. Update on Corporate Identify Program
Carol Beekman, Communications Services Manager, reported that Phase 1 is underway.
The consultant, Johnson Ukropina, is beginning the research phase, wherein it will be
contacting the public, Board members and stakeholders to find out what they have to say
about the Sanitation District through various surveys and interviews. The results will be
compiled and a report will be presented to the Board for further direction.
B. Spill in Garden Grove
Staff updated the Committee on the spill that occurred in Garden Grove last week.
Investigations continue to try to determine the cause. The Orange County Health Care
Agency closed the beach as a precaution for two days, but there was no evidence of higher
than usual bacteria counts at two locations in Huntington Harbor. The Sanitation District will
be attending city council meetings for Garden Grove and Stanton to commend their first-
responder crews for their cooperation during this event.
C. The General Manager reported on his recent trip to Washington, DC with Director Silva. They
attended a Legislative Affairs Day sponsored by the California Association of Sanitation
Agencies (CASA). Several meetings were held involving EPA and House staff members on a
variety of topics, including State Revolving Funds for clean water projects, Davis Bacon Act
and prevailing wages, federal grant programs for water projects, Major Species Act changes,
and regulatory issues such as TMDLs.
D. The General Manager provided an update on the Bushard Trunk construction project and
announced that impacted residents will be attending tonight's Board meeting to discuss their
concerns.
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
General Counsel Tom Nixon did not make a report.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS(Items A-B)
A. The Agenda Items scheduled to be reviewed by the Board's working committees in July
were reviewed.
B. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board at tonight's meeting
were reviewed. It was decided that if there was any questions related to Agenda
Item 18, Ordinance No. OCSD-23,An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of
Orange County Sanitation District, Amending Ordinance No.OCSD-14 Establishing
Board of Directors Compensation, Chair McCracken would move to have it pulled
from the agenda and re-considered at the July meeting.
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
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June 23, 2004
(9) OTHER BUSINESS,COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
The chair of the Urban Runoff Ad Hoc Committee has asked that the July 21 3 p.m. meeting be
rescheduled. Bob Ghlrelli, Director of Technical Services,will meet with Director Bankhead to find
another time. This will have to be scheduled in July because of meetings that the County of Orange
is planning on this issue in August.
Director Steve Anderson reported that he attended the AW WA Conference in Orlando. He attended
sessions on asset management, urban runoff and construction of wetlands. He will make a more
detailed report at the next Steering Committee meeting.
Chair McCracken reported her experiences on the GW RS video taping session with Huell Howser.
The video is being made to provide the community information on the GWRS. It will be offered to the
local cable television stations and the cities.
(10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
There were none.
(11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
ACTION AND/OR STAFF REPORT
Director Anderson asked that a discussion on the Davis-Bacon Act be considered and that the Board
consider sending a letter to the Governor asking for a waiver of prevailing wage requirements for
public works projects in exchange for the 'tax shift' of funds from cities and special enterprise
districts. Many of the cities are proposing this exchange.
(12) CONSIDERATION OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 5 p.m.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 7 p.m.
(13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 5:07 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54956.9, to
discuss three cases of litigation. Minutes of the Closed Session are on file with the Board
Secretary. 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 Board Secretary in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed
Meetings. A report of the recommended actions will be publicly reported at the time the
approved actions become final.
At 5:45 p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session.
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
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June23,2004
(14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair dedared the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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FROM: David Ludwin, Director of Engineering
Originator: Adam Nazaroff, Associate Engineer III
SUBJECT: CONTINUOUS CHEMICAL FEED TREATMENT FACILITY, CONTRACT
NO. 01-96
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase agreement for a 635 square foot
parcel with Stage Road LLC in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
SUMMARY
• In the summer of 2000 the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) embarked on
a study to evaluate alternative treatment technologies for controlling sulfide odors
and corrosion in the collection system. Several different chemicals and application
methods were assessed to reduce sulfide odor generation in the sewers. The study
recommended installing several continuous feed systems that would discharge a
mixture of ferrous chloride and hydrogen peroxide into three trunk sewers.
• The proposed Buena Park site (near Stage Road and Dodds Avenue) is an ideal
location for the ferrous chloride application because it allows access to two major
sewer trunk lines; the Miller Holder Trunk and the Knott Interceptor. This site is also
the only available location that is in an industrial area and not near any residential
housing.
• The property is owned by Stage Road LLC and contains an easement that is owned
by OCSD. The easement is subsurface and does not give OCSD the right to
construct the chemical feed facility. The portion of the property needed (635 square
feet) will be subdivided from the existing parcel.
• Under the proposed purchase agreement, OCSD will pay $20,000 for the title to the
property, up to$2,000 administrative costs for the seller, and all Escrow costs. The
agreement will be contingent upon the closing of the Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report.
• PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
April 2004, Steering Committee Closed Session. Authorized Staff to negotiate the
purchase of the property on behalf of OCSD
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PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
Authorization of $20,000 for the construction budget line item is being requested as
shown in the attached Budget Information Table.
BUDGET IMPACT
® This item has been budgeted. (Line item: Section 6, Page 13)
❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
❑ Not applicable (information item)
No change to the project budget is being requested.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OCSD has been discussing the purchase of this property with Stage Road LLC since
October of 2003. Since then, OCSD staff has obtained a property appraisal. At the
April 2004 Steering Committee, Closed Session, Staff was given the authority to
negotiate for the purchase of this property. Since then, Stage Road LLC has offered a
selling price of$20,000.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not purchase the property and not proceed with the project at this site. Other
possible sites would be difficult to obtain since they are within residential areas.
2. Secure the land on a long term lease. Staff estimates that this will cost OCSD over
$76,000 (with no escalation provisions) through a 50 year lease agreement.
3. Condemnation of the property using eminent domain.
CEOA FINDINGS
The need for continuous chemical feed sites were identified in the November 2002
Effluent Pump Station Annex and Collection System Odor & Corrosion Control Program
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. However, this specific site was not
identified so it is being included in the Collections System Improvement Project
Subsequent Environmental Impact Report. This Subsequent Environmental Impact
Report is currently scheduled to be certified in April of 2005.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Budget Information Table
2. Area Location Map
3. Architectural Rendering of Proposed Site
4. Aerial Photograph of Site
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BUDGET INFORMATION TABLE
CONTINUOUS CHEMICAL FEED TREATMENT FACILITY
CONTRACT NO. 1- 96
PROPOSED
ORIGINAL CURRENT BUDGET PROPOSED FUNDS
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PROJECTA'HASE AUTHORIZED PROJECT INCREASE REVISED AUTHORIZED TO AUTHORIZATION TOTAL EXPENDITURE EXPENDED TO
BUDGET BUDGET !DECREASE BUDGET DATE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO GATE DATE(X)
Phase I-Project Devela ment f 20000 $ 20000 $ 20,000 $ 20.000 $ 29000
145%
Phase 2-Prelimma Des' n $ 20000 S 20000 $ 20000 f 20000 S 21862 109%
Phase 3-Dssi n $ 154000 $ 169000 $ 169000 $ 169000 S 169000 S 49380 29%
m Phase 4-Construction $ 219000 1ESM4.000
S 54400 S 40,000 S 20.000 S 60000 S 1371 2%
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PROJECTTOTAL f 451,000 $ 861.000 $ 249,000 S 269,000 $ 1U1,613 38%
Reimbursable Costs
PROJECT NET 5 451.000 $ 861.000 $ 861,000 $ 249,000 f 2fi9,000 E 101,613 38%
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7/21/04 7/21/04
AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Numbe
e(b) 12(b)
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Robert Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
Originator: Karen Baroldi, Senior Environmental Specialist
SUBJECT: Adoption of Revised Grant Funding Program Policy
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 04-22, Establishing A Grant Funding Program Policy and
Code of Ethics in Support of Meeting the Contractual Requirements of Awarding
Agencies for Monetary Assistance Granted to the District.
SUMMARY
In order to facilitate the operation of the grant funding program, OCSD must adopt a
Grant Funding Program Policy to allow for the General Manager or his designee to
apply for and enter into contractual agreements with federal, state and local agencies.
The Policy also allows the General Manager or his designee to develop procedures for
administration of the program, and it includes a Code of Ethics to provide compliance
with grant requirements.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
Adoption of Resolution OCSD 04-11; April 28, 2004 Board Meeting.
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
N/A
BUDGETIMPACT
❑ This item has been budgeted. (tine item: )
❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
® Not applicable (No budget implications)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Earlier this year OCSD received a $250,000 grant for its Fats, Oils and Grease Program
under the auspices of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Proposition
13 Water Bond monies. As OCSD prepared to enter into a contract to receive this
grant, it became apparent that the General Manager lacked speck authority to enter
into this contract under the requirements of the SWRCB. In order to remedy the
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situation, the Board of Directors adopted a resolution specifically authorizing the
General Manager to enter into a contract with the SWRCB to receive the grant monies
and administer the program.
The proposed Resolution will allow the General Manager or his designee to enter into
future grant contracts and conduct grant administration without bringing individual
resolutions to the Board of Directors for each new grant award.
ALTERNATIVES
No Action
CEQA FINDINGS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Resolution No. OCSD D4-22,Adoption of the Grant Funding Program Policy
and Code of Ethics
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 04-22
ESTABLISHING A GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM POLICY AND CODE
OF ETHICS
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ORANGE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ESTABLISHING A GRANT FUNDING
PROGRAM POLICY AND CODE OF ETHICS IN SUPPORT OF
MEETING THE CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS OF AWARDING
AGENCIES FOR MONETARY ASSISTANCE GRANTED TO THE
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the District to pursue publicly available
federal, state, and local monies for District approved projects where the projected
economic benefits are greater than the costs.
WHEREAS, the District has been awarded monetary assistance from and
entered into contractual agreements with federal and state agencies to receive
monetary assistance for District projects. These contractual agreements commit
the District to comply with awarding agencies requirements. Hence the District is
required to develop policies and ethics relating to the management of monetary
assistance awards. The awarding agencies require the governing body, Board of
Directors, to specify and grant approval of the Grant Funding Program Policy and
Code of Ethics.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
ARTICLE I
GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM POLICY
Section 1: Policy Statement
It is the policy of the District to pursue publicly available federal, state and local
monies for all types of projects including the collection, treatment, recycling and
disposal of wastewater and biosolids, monitoring and research, and
environmental stewardship and watershed activities. Each division is responsible
to inform the District's grant coordinator, at the earliest date possible, about their
projects and to work cooperatively with the grant writer to locate and secure
funds for the project.
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Section 2: Polic
The District Board of Directors, as the agency's governing body, gives
authorization for the General Manager, or authorized representative or designee,
to apply for and enter into contractual agreements with federal, state, and local
agencies for funding assistance and to commit the institutional, managerial and
financial resources (including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal, non-state,
or non-local share of project cost)to ensure proper planning, management and
completion of the obligations required by the awarding agencies.
The District's Director of Finance, as the agency's Chief Financial Officer, or
designee, the Controller, have the authorization to conduct financial transactions
relating to payment from assistance awards.
The General Manager, or authorized representative or designee, shall develop
procedures for administration of the Grant Funding Program and shall report
annually to the Board of Directors on the Program's implementation.
The District management and staff involved in grant assistance administration
shall follow the Orange County Sanitation District Grant Funding Program's Code
of Ethics.
The District shall give the awarding agency, through any authorized
representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or
documents related to the award. The District shall also give such access to the
Comptroller General of the United States and or the State, as appropriate. The
District will handle grant funds pursuant to generally accepted accounting
standards and directives of the awarding agency.
ARTICLE II
GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM CODE OF ETHICS
District staff and vendors involved in projects funded by grant money or other
monetary assistance shall follow all applicable laws and regulations that govern
the award.
For federal grants, the District shall contact the State Single Point of Contact for
Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the application is subject to
the state intergovernmental review process.
Except as otherwise required by law, the District shall not release information to
the public relating to an assistance award that mentions the awarding agency by
name, or any agency employee, without the awarding agencies approval.
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The District shall follow the Code of Ethics of the Purchasing Division and, as
applicable, state or federal procurement standards on assistance funded
projects.
The District grant coordinator or designee involved in the administration of
assistance awards shall not be involved in the hiring of staff or procurement of
contracts for services funded through assistance awards.
The District shall ensure that safeguards are in effect to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of
personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.
The District shall certify that no federal appropriated funds have been paid or will
be paid, by or on behalf of the District, to any person for influencing or attempting
to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, and
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal
grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held July 21, 2004.
Chair
ATTEST:
Board Secretary
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date i To Bd.ofDir.
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Rem Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Blake P. Anderson, General Manager
Originator: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for Consideration by Working Committees
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
SUMMARY
The Working Committees will not be meeting in August.
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
N/A
BUDGETIMPACT
❑ This item has been budgeted. (Line item: )
❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
® Not applicable (information item)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NA
ALTERNATIVES
NA
CEQA FINDINGS
Not a project.
ATTACHMENTS
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To Be.of Dir.
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Rem Number
Orange County Sanitation District e.D
FROM: Blake P. Anderson, General Manager
Originator: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for Consideration by the Board
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Review with staff the agenda items tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Board
at its July 21, 2004 meeting.
SUMMARY
Staff routinely prepares for the Steering Committee lists of items scheduled for
presentation to the Working Committees and the Board at their next monthly meetings.
This allows the Steering Committee the opportunity to review these items early enough
to make reassignments in the review or approval process.
The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Board at the July 21, 2004
meeting:
9. Ratifying payment of claims of the District, by roll call vote, as follows:
ALL DISTRICTS 06/15/04 06/30/04
Totals $11,677,418.41 $17,379,084.13
CONSENT CALENDAR
10. Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent
Calendar not specifically removed from same, as follows:
a. No items to be considered
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
11. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
12. STEERING COMMITTEE
Consent Calendar
a. Order draft Steering Committee Minutes for the meeting held on June 23,
2004 to be filed.
b. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 04-22, Establishing A Grant Funding
Program Policy and Code of Ethics in Support of Meeting the Contractual
Requirements of Awarding Agencies for Monetary Assistance Granted to
the District.
Non-Consent Calendar
C. Review and consideration of agenda items considered by the Steering
Committee re the June 23, 2004 meeting.
d. Consideration of items deleted from Steering Committee Consent
Calendar, if any.
13. OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
(OMTS)
OMTS Consent Calendar
a. Order draft Operations, Maintenance and Technical Services Committee
Minutes for the meeting held on July 7, 2004 to be filed.
OMTS Non-Consent Calendar
b. Consideration of items deleted from OMTS Committee Consent Calendar,
if any
14. PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (PDC)
PDC Consent Calendar
a. Order draft Planning, Design and Construction Committee Minutes for the
meeting held on July 1, 2004 to be filed.
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b. (1) Approve a budget amendment of$450,000 for Solids Storage and Truck
Loading Facility at Plant No. 2, Job No. P2-60, for a total budget of
$15,400,000; and,
(2) Ratify Change Order No. 5 to Solids Storage and Truck Loading
Facility at Plant No. 2, Job No. P2-60, with Travelers Casualty and Surety
Company of America (Travelers), authorizing an addition of $112,071,
increasing the total contract amount to $10,887,358.
C. Ratify Change Order No. 3 to Warner Avenue Relief Sewer, Contract No.
11-22, with ARB, Inc., authorizing an addition of $35,193, increasing the
total contract amount to $5,459,342.
d. Ratify Change Order No. 8 to Bushard Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Job
No. 1-2-4, with Steve P. Rados, Inc., authorizing an addition of $230,317,
increasing the total contract amount to $31,516,326.
e. Approve Professional Services Agreement with PBSM for engineering
services for the Rehabilitation of Westside Pump Station, Contract No. 3-
52, for an amount not to exceed $1,164,721.
I. Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with
HDR Engineering for design of Activated Sludge Plant Rehabilitation, Job
No. P1-82, providing for additional engineering services for an additional
amount of $203,906, increasing the total amount not to exceed
$3,427,864,
g. Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with
SPEC Services, Inc. for Standby Power and Reliability Improvements to
Treatment Plant Nos. 1 and 2, Job No. J-33-1, providing for additional
engineering services for an additional amount of $130,791, increasing the
total amount not to exceed $3,114,554.
h. (1) Approve time extensions to Cooperative Projects Program contracts
with the Cities of Fullerton (Contract No. 0205) and Orange (Contract No.
0129); and,
(2) Approve additional funding of $21,750 for the City of La Habra
(Contract No. 0108, Amendment 1).
PDC Non-Consent Calendar
i. Consideration of items deleted from PDC Committee Consent Calendar, if
any
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15. FINANCE ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
(FAHR)
FAHR Consent Calendar
a. The Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee meeting
to be held on July 14, 2004 was cancelled. The following items have not
been reviewed by the committee. Therefore, staff is recommending these
items be approved by the Board of Directors.
b. Receive and file Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2004.
C. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 04-20, Amending Resolution
No. OCSD 98-33, Amending Human Resources and Policies Procedures
Manual.
d. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 04-21, Authorizing the District's Treasurer to
Invest and/or Reinvest District's Funds; Adopting District's Investment
Policy Statement and Performance Benchmarks for FY 2004-05; and
Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 03-17.
e. Receive and file Communications and Administrative Services Strategic
Plan FY 2004-2005.
FAHR Non-Consent Calendar
f. Consideration of items deleted from FAHR Committee Consent Calendar,
if any
16. GWR SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE (GWRSSC)
GWRSSC Consent Calendar
a. Order Joint Groundwater Replenishment System Cooperative Committee
Minutes for the meeting held on June 14, 2004 to be filed.
GWRSSC Non-Consent Calendar
b. Consideration of items deleted from GWRSSC Consent Calendar, if any.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR
17. Ratify use of General Manager's emergency purchasing authority pursuant to
Resolution No. OCSD 04-08, to issue a sole source contract to MJK
Construction, Inc. for Underground Storage Tank Remediation at the Blower
Building, Plant 1, Job No. FE04-43, in an amount not to exceed $132,000.
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18. Adopt Ordinance No. OCSD-24, Adopting Revised Table G re Permittee Charges
for Use and Reaffirming All Other Charges, An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of Orange County Sanitation District Establishing Sanitary Sewer
Service Charges; Establishing Capital Facilities Capacity Charges; Adopting
Miscellaneous Charges and Fees relating to Industrial Charges, Source Control
Permittees and Wastehaulers; and Repealing Ordinance No. OCSD-22:
a. Open meeting
1. Receive and file written comments, if any
2. Verbal report of Director of Finance
3. Verbal report of General Counsel
4. Directors' questions
5. Public comments
b. Close meeting
C. Discussion by Board of Directors
d. Recommended actions:
1. Motion to read Ordinance No. OCSD-24 by title only and waive
reading of said entire Ordinance. (The waiver of the reading of the
entire Ordinance must be adopted by a unanimous vote of
Directors present.)
2. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. OCSD-24, Adopting Revised Table
G re Permittee Charges for Use and Reaffirming All Other Charges,
An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of Orange County
Sanitation District Establishing Sanitary Sewer Service Charges;
Establishing Capital Facilities Capacity Charges; Adopting
Miscellaneous Charges and Fees relating to Industrial Charges,
Source Control Permittees and Wastehaulers; and Repealing
Ordinance No. OCSD-22.
19. Recess by Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District
20. Call to Order, Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District Financing
Corporation.
a. Roll Call
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b. If no corrections or amendments are made, the Minutes for the meeting
held on July 23, 2003, will be deemed approved, and be so ordered by the
Chair.
C. Report of the Director of Finance
21. Adjourn, Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District Financing
Corporation.
22. Reconvene, Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District
23. Closed Session
a. Convene in dosed session, if necessary
1. Confer with General Counsel re Santa Ana Watershed Project
Authority v. Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 04CC06197 (California Government Code
Section 54956.9).
2. Confer with General Counsel re Orange County Sanitation District
v. County of Kings, at al., Kings County Superior Court Case No.
02C0835 (California Government Code Section 54956.9).
3. Confer with General Counsel re Orange County Sanitation District,
at al. v. County of Kem, at al., Tulare County Superior Court Case
No. 189564 (California Government Code Section 54956.9).
4. Confer with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
Property: 5856 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
Agency Negotiator: James D. Herberg
Negotiating Parties: Samuel and Dorothy Elster
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for
the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 11-29 Purchase of Easements
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LAW OFFICES OF
WOODRUFF, SPRADLIN & SMART
�• A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chair and Members of Steering Committee
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: General Counsel
DATE: July 14, 2004
RE: Davis-Bacon Act
ISSUE AND CONCLUSION
We have been asked to prepare a brief report to the Committee on what is the
Davis-Bacon Act, the pros and cons of getting the Act repealed, and the likelihood of
getting it repealed.
In short, the Davis-Bacon Act is the federal Prevailing Wage Law, which requires
all federally financed or assisted construction projects in excess of $2,000 to pay
prevailing wages as determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
The arguments in favor and against the Act are based on general policy issues
involving wages and the cost of labor. The Act was adopted in response to labor union
requests, and the major unions in the U.S. are still the biggest supporters of the Act. It
seems unlikely that the Act would be repealed because organized labor is still behind it.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE DAVIS BACON ACT
The Act requires the payment of prevailing wages on federally-funded projects
exceeding $2,000 for the construction, alteration and/or repair, including painting and
decorating, of public buildings or public works. 40 U.S.C. §§ 276a - 276aB5. The
fundamental purpose of the Act is to ensure that all those employed on the work are
paid at least at a level concurrent with their occupation and that a system of record
keeping is in place.
The standards and procedures for establishing the prevailing wages and the
record-keeping of certified payroll records are very similar to the California Prevailing
Wage Law. Thus, the California Building Trades Council states that the California
Prevailing Wage Law is known as the "Little Davis-Bacon Act". When the Davis-Bacon
Act and the state prevailing wage statutes apply to a particular contract, the contractor
will likely be required to pay the higher of the two wages.
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Chair and Members of Steering Committee
July 14, 2004
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DEBATE OVER PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES
As to the arguments for the Act and prevailing wages in general, the California
Building Trades Council has stated as follows:
"In recent years, some states have abolished the prevailing
wage, and are now experiencing negative results. A study
performed at the University of Utah revealed that in those
states there was a tripling of cost overruns on public
projects, a 15 percent increase in construction injuries, and a
40 percent decline in apprenticeship training. All of this to
save an estimated 1.7 percent in state construction costs."
Similar information is included in the U.S. Congressional Record, "Benefits of the
Davis-Bacon Act," 142 Cong. Rec. H 5996, Thursday, June 6, 1996, 104" Congress 2n0
Session.
On the other hand, opponents argue that the Act is inflationary and fosters
racism. For example, opponents claim that the U.S. Secretary of Labor illegally sets the
prevailing wage at the union wage or higher, regardless of the average wage that is in
effect in the affected locality.
Additional analysis of the Davis-Bacon Act includes the following:
"Passed at the beginning of the Depression at the instigation
of the labor union movement, Davis-Bacon was designed
explicitly to keep black construction workers from working on
Depression-era public works projects. The act continues
today to restrict the opportunities of black workers on federal
and federally subsidized projects by favoring
disproportionately white, unionized and skilled workers over
disproportionately black, non-unionized and unskilled
workers. ... Davis-Bacon has survived the civil rights
revolution, every attempt to repeal it, and most attempts to
reform it, because it is a legislative jewel in organized labor's
crown. Civil rights groups--with the political clout to
challenge the act--should be natural enemies of Davis-
Bacon. But over the years they have agreed to swallow their
principles and support the law in exchange for political and
economic support from the AFL-CIO"
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Chair and Members of Steering Committee
July 14, 2004
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The foregoing examples indicate that the debate is politically-charged, and a full
analysis would require an extensive socio-economic study of the effect of prevailing
wage statutes in the Nation, and perhaps the State, which is beyond the scope of the
task at hand.
LIKELIHOOD OF REPEAL
Given the fact that organized labor is still behind the Act and has been since its
inception in 1931, it is unlikely that the Act could be repealed easily without a major
national debate and substantial public disdain for government control over the payment
of wages for govemment-funded public construction projects.
Let me know if you need additional assistance or information pertaining to this
matter.
THOMAS F. NIXON
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
cc: General Manager
General Counsel
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5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8.
Property: 5781 Rogers Drive, Huntington Beach, California
Agency Negotiator: James D. Herberg
Negotiating Parties: Robert and Kellie Nicholas
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for
the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 11-29 Purchase of Easements
6. Confer with General Counsel —Anticipated Litigation. California
Government Code Section 54956.9(b) —One matter.
21. Reconvene, Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
N/A
BUDGETIMPACT
❑ This item has been budgeted. (Line item: )
❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
® Not applicable (information item)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NA
ALTERNATIVES
NA
CEQA FINDINGS
Not a project.
ATTACHMENTS
NA
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
(714)962-2411
Mailing Address:
P.O. Boa 8127
Fountain Valley, California
92728-8127
Street Address:
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
92708-7018
OCSD 2/13/03