HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08 MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday,August 25, 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 Dave Kendig, General Counsel
Jim Ferryman, Vice Chair Don Hughes
Carolyn Cavecche, Chair, OMITS Committee
Brian Donahue, Chairman, PDC Committee STAFF PRESENT:
Roy Moore, Chairman, FAHR Committee Blake Anderson, General Manager
Jim Silva, County Supervisor Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
Shirley McCracken, Past Board Chair David Ludwin, Director of Engineering
Norm Eckenrode Bob Ooten, Director of Operations and
Maintenance
Directors Absent: Carol Beekman, Director of Communications and
Administrative Services
Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary
Jim Colston, Legal& Regulatory Affairs Liaison
Layne Baroldi, Legal &Regulatory Affairs Liaison
Jim Herberg, Engineering Manager
Jeff Reed, Human Resources Manager
General Manager Blake Anderson spoke to the Steering about his upcoming surgery. He announced
that Acting General Manager Bob Ghirelli is in charge of the operation of the agency effective
August 24, 2004, until General Manager Anderson's return in late October. Mr. Anderson departed
the meeting.
General Counsel Tom Woodruff introduced Dave Kendig,who has just joined the firm of Woodruff,
Spradlin and Smart and will be working closely with OCSD staff.
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
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(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments by any member of the public. BY
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(4) RECEIVE. FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the July 21, 2004 Steering Committee meeting were approved as drafted. Directors
Carolyn Cavecche and Roy Moore abstained.
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
A. Committee Chair Steve Anderson reported that he attended the CASA Conference in
Monterey on August 4-6. Carol Beekman and Layne Baroldi also attended and noted
that it was very informative.
B+C. There was a general discussion of Management Staffing Levels. No action was
taken.
Announcements by Chair Anderson.
The CSDA Conference will be held in Palm Springs in September.
Board member Tod Ridgeway, Supervisor Silva,and his assistant Don Hughes,will be
traveling to Washington DC September 7 to meet with legislators on secondary
treatment funding. Director of Communications&Administrative Services, Carol
Beekman will also be accompanying them. Mr. Ghirelli noted that the District is in the
EPA Spending Bill this year.
OCSD Lobbyists will be attending the September 22 Steering Committee and Board
meeting to provide an update on legislative funding issues.
Chair Anderson announced the new Committee appointments.
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
Acting General Manager Bob Ghirelli stated that he is confident that,with the support of the
Executive Management team, his 6-7 week tenure as Acting General Manager will proceed smoothly.
The day-to-day operations of the agency will continue to move forward and decisions made and
carried through without delay.
Recommendation was made that Agenda Item 14 be continued to the October 27 Steering and
Board meeting. The permit user rates are being adjusted to correct an error. Staff is preparing a
revised staff report and recommendation for consideration by the FAHR committee. Staff will provide
all business permittees a copy of the staff report and revised ordinance with an opportunity to
comment before the matter is brought back in October.
GWRS was named "2004 Public Education Program of the Year" by the National WateReuse
Association which encompasses 300 member agencies across the country. The award will be
presented at the Association's annual conference in Phoenix in late September. Mr. Ghirelli
complimented Carol Beekman, her staff, and the OCWD public relations team for their work.
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Dave Ludwin will give an update on the Bushard Sewer Project at the Board meeting tonight and
Carol Beekman Is going to present the Fate,Oils, and Grease (FOG)Toolkit.
Mr. Ghirelli announced Service Awards were being presented at the Board meeting to Chuck Forman
and Bob Chenowith for 25 and 30 years service, respectively.
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
A. General Harassment Policy Training issues
General Counsel Tom Woodruff reported on General Harassment Policy Training
issues. Directors McCracken and Cavecche suggested a short orientation would be
appropriate in January or February for new Directors, open to all Directors. Supervisor
Silva noted that the County has this as a policy.
B. El Paso Natural Gas Antitrust Case
Mr. Woodruff reported briefly on this class action suit which was settled for$1.4 billion
over a period of years. District participation in the settlement would incur minimal
costs.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-C)
A. Chair recommended that Item 8(A) Grant Funding Policy be sent to the FAHR
Committee. Adopt ReselutleR Pie. GGSID 04 22,
B. The Agenda Items scheduled to be reviewed by the Board's working committees in
September were reviewed.
C. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board at tonight's meeting
were reviewed.
(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.
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(12) CONSIDERATION OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 5 p.m.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 7 p.m.
(13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 6:05 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54956.9, to
discuss five items. 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 6:40 p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, 1 hereby certify that the Notice
and the Agenda for the Steering Committee meeting held on Wednesday, August 25, 2004, was
duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the District's offices on Thursday, August 19,
2004.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of August, 2004.
Penny Kyle, $6cretary)j the Board of Directors of
Orange County Sanitation District
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Steering Committee
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Board Chair
DATE: August 17, 2004
RE: Succession Planning and Management Staffing
Two (2) years ago during budget review and discussions, our Committee
considered the issue of having a regular full-time position of Assistant General
Manager. Such a position existed during the tenure of Don McIntyre as General
Manager, and was staffed first by Judy Wilson and then Blake Anderson.
After Blake's appointment as General Manager, he chose not to continue the
use of this position.
In light of the overall tremendous increase in District activities and programs,
which place additional job burdens on all of the managers, and now highlighted by
Blake's scheduled medical leave for perhaps two (2) months, a couple of you have
asked me to schedule a revisiting of the general subject of creating this position to
assist Blake.
I have scheduled this for initial discussion at this August meeting and based
on that, we can discuss it further at a later meeting for any action.
I want to emphasize that this is neither a reflection of Blake's performance nor
the naming of Bob Ghirelli as the acting General Manager during Blake's absence.
It is solely to elicit Board direction on sound succession planning and to have
adequate staffing on a short term basis.
STEVE ANDERSON, CHAIR
From: Anderson, Blake
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 5:11 PM
To: Ghirelli, Robert; Cavecche@iuno.com; Anderson, Blake; Director Brian
Donahue; Director Jim Ferryman; Director Jim Silva; Director Shirley Mc
Cracken; Director Steve Anderson
Subject: On the Question of Filling an Assistant General Manager
To the OCSD Steering Committee
With a copy to (soon to be)Acting General Manager Bob Ghirelli
The question of filling an Assistant General Manager position for the Sanitation District
has been raised a number of times over the last few years. I understand that Chairman
Anderson has asked that the question be placed on the agenda of the August Steering
Committee Meeting. As we all anticipate, I will not be present. I will be recuperating at
home. For this reason, I thought h prudent and appropriate to share my thoughts on the
matter.
It is my strong recommendation to not fill the position of Assistant General Manager at
this time.
I do recommend that the position be filled approximately 12 months prior to my
retirement, when I announce it. That would establish the heir apparent. Over those 12
months,two things would happen:first,that person would develop a clear picture of the
challenges of the post. Second,the agency(staff and directors)would get a preview of
that person's performance as GM. I would intentionally back off sequentially over those
12 months to provide an orderly transfer—much the same way that Don McIntyre did so
in 99-00. He mentored me and then he backed off. Coaching me as needed. That will
happen again. And, I am of the opinion that there are a number of outstanding
candidates here today that would do a terrific job as GM.
As for me, I am 56 years old, 24 years with the District, robust and about to receive a
bionic heart valve. It is my intention to remain here at least through my 60th birthday.
As long as I am effective, have staff and board support, and am having fun at what I do,
here I will remain. I will admit that the open road calls to me. But that call still remains in
the distance. For now, the adventure is here.
Let me explain why I do not recommend filling the AGM position at this time.
The Present day situation is sound
Today the agency is running like a top. The Executive Management Team consists of
seven people:
• Gary Streed, Director of Finance, 37 years with the District
• Bob Ooten, Director of Operations and Maintenance, 24 years with the District
• Dave Ludwin, Director of Engineering, 9 years with the District
• Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources,8 years with the District
• Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services, 6 years with the District
• Patrick Miles, Director of Information Technology, 6 years with the District
• Carol Beekman, Director of Administrative and Communication Services, 1 year
with the District
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These seven people are doing their jobs very well. Stretched to the max. They are
directing their departments effectively as measured by the success and competency
each department is achieving. I have the utmost confidence in their abilities.
They operate, in effect, as Assistant General Managers. They operate with a high
degree of autonomy and independence and make nearly all of the high level decisions
that are demanded within their areas of expertise.
My intervention is limited to areas of shifting policy and to provide sought-after counsel
by them. I have intentionally established a culture of shared leadership which means
that the EMT provides a great deal of the top-end decisions.
One of the powers of this team is the direct access they have to one another and to me.
The mix of this team is unique. Very few public agencies have the imagination and
audacity to put this combination of skill sets together in an EMT. For instance, we
consider our ability to communicate our vision as important as designing the facilities to
make it happen. Without broad public and board support, it is impossible for a technical
staff to do anything. Consider, also, the strategic importance of computers and
information technology to our future. It is critical to our administrative, technical and
business practices and our ability to run our facilities"smart". It is for this reason that
they are added to the EMT mix and it is clear that IT needs to be a direct part of the
team to counsel the GM on the possibilities that IT can provide. Consider also how FIR
gives us the ability to recruit, hire, train, and manage the team of experts necessary to
get the job done. For this reason,the HR director needs to see personally what's is
happening throughout the organization through her eyes as a member of the EMT.
Finance, operations, and the Bob G's science department round out the mix. Each of
these departments have profound day-to-day and long-term impacts on how we move
this agency to new places.
These seven talents have direct access to me. This is important to me and to them.
Together, we receive unfiltered information on the vision of the agency and the condition
of the departments carrying out the vision. That's power. And that's immediacy.
Okay, but why not an AGM now??
I am convinced that the next GM (aka AGM)will come from within the agency. That
person will emerge from the EMT or from the ranks of the Division Managers that work
here. There are about 20 Division Managers. While we are moving full tilt on so many
fronts, I would prefer not to pull one of those 27 out of the mix and place them in the
AGM position. If that is done, then we will have a key position to fill.
That may not sound like such a big deal, but consider this: In 10 months, Gary Streed
and Bob Ooten will be retiring. They are listed as the first two names in the EMT list
above for good reason:they are the senior members of the EMT and, between them,
have 61 years of experience at OCSD. We will have enough on our hands replacing
those two guys over the next several months. I prefer to not add a third key position at
this time.
And, because the AGM will be viewed as the heir apparent, I fully expect that one or two
people who are disappointed with the choice will think about looking elsewhere. That's a
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cascade of unintended consequences I simply don't want to risk at this time of the
District's list of mounting challenges. How many key people to do want to replace in any
12 month period? I am hoping to keep it to two.
And if we do have an AGM now,then what?
Assuming there is an AGM position filled now, then you have three basic choices:
• Have all seven members of the EMT report to the GM through the AGM
• Have some members of the EMT report to the GM through the AGM
• Have none of the members of the EMT report to the GM through the AGM
The first option implies that all operational decisions will move directly to the AGM. In
this option, like today, there is a seven person span of control "issue" similar to today.
Whatever argument made against today's situation also converts to this situation. But, in
fact, most operational decisions never filter up to me as it is. The shared leadership
culture is working. What comes to me is policy issues that then sometimes fall to the
Board or the Chair for further consultation. This implies that these pass from the AGM to
the GM. Double handled. That is not efficient nor necessary. And it all operational
decisions stop at the AGM,then I lose my senses. I will no longer experience the sight,
touch, and sound of the day-to-day realities of the agency (I was going to say heart
beat, but thafs too close to home right now)
The second option means some kind of a logical split of management duties between
the AGM and GM. Some of the 7 would report to me. The others would report to the
AGM. I know that system. I lived it. I was under it as the AGM to McIntyre. It didn't
work. It meant that the members of EMT had unequal voices in the consideration of the
GM. Or, if they did have equal voices, then the role of the AGM was somewhat
redundant. Either the EMT relates directly to the GM or not. I think that is dangerous.
As I have said,those 7 managers give life and wisdom to the decision making powers of
the EMT. If there is an imbalance of access, it simply results in an odd imbalance.
I would note that imbalance BEGAN to disappear when I became GM and the AGM
position disappeared. It took at least a year before a balance began to fully manifest
itself between me and the GM.
The third option means that the AGM does not have line authority. The seven members
of the EMT report to me. But now, under this option, there are eight members of the
EMT with the addition of the AGM. With this option the number of meetings and direct
reports simply increase. No advantage there. Not to me.
Closing
Pyramiding an organization like ours is simply not efficient. It contradicts the prevailing
organizational theories that are taught and practiced today, largely because of the
arguments I have propounded above. This agency has a direct and open management
structure that awards and expects full discussion and testing. It serves us well. Today's
EMT is vibrant, energized and optimistic. In short, it works.
A final personal note. My health is an obvious question, particularly today in light of the
news of my pending surgery. It's a frightening thought to all of us (particularly me)that I
could drop dead or become permanently disabled. If that were to occur, there would be
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a shock to the agency. But quite honestly, that would be short term. You simply can't
adequately plan for that. But this agency will adequately respond to that. Even in the
presence of a ready, willing and able AGM waking in the wings, there will be a transition
period. In the end, that man or woman will have to take the reigns and lead in his or her
own way. No preparation will speed that process up. It can only begin to occur the day I
am really out of here. I was no Don McIntyre and I don't lead like he led. He was no
Wayne Sylvester. And Wayne was no Fred Harper. Each of us had our own unique
strengths and weaknesses. Each of us led/lead with different styles. Each of us
tooklare taking the agency in a slightly different direction. That will always be true.
The next GM is already waiting in the wings. He/she is already here. In fact, there is
more than one. When the time comes,either suddenly or when I announce my
retirement, there will be shock waves through the organization. That's the nature of
leadership exerted by the person in charge. Eventually,you will pick a new leader and
the agency will move forward quite well, of that I am certain. The direction will not be
mine. It will be different.
I recommend that the Steering Committee, the Board, and staff take this truth in stride
and not get too hung up on what might happen. Let's live today with me as GM as I
promote shared leadership, asset management and environmental stewardship as my
declarations of intent. I have the support of the EMT and we have great things to
achieve.
I will be out of the office from sometime to soon until the end of September. Bob Ghirelli
will provide the leadership and consultation with the EMT that is necessary during that
time. The agency will do well during those weeks.
See you in October.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and
Members of the Steering Committee
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: General Counsel
DATE: August 11, 2004
RE: Harassment Training
During the course of the recent litigation involving sexual and workplace
environment harassment, it was noted and suggested by a few Directors that
perhaps this very subject should be presented to the entire Board of Directors, as a
periodic refresher training program.
That concept has been whole-heartedly endorsed by both the General
Manager and the Director of Human Resources.
My office has, for several years, provided detailed general harassment
training for all District employees. One program has been developed and geared for
the roles of the Supervisors and Managers, and another program has been
developed and geared to all other employees. We believe they have been very well-
received and been very successful in heightening the awareness of all individuals of
the need to respect the rights of other individuals.
I am able to have one of my staff people prepare such a presentation to the
Board, but would request that we get some direction from the Steering Committee as
to the extent of the presentation. By example, it could be anywhere from ten (10)
minutes to two (2) hours. In any event, it would include at least some "takeaway"
written references. In discussing this matter with your General Manager, we have
tentatively selected January or February 2005, for the presentation, in order to
include several new Directors that might be expected to join the Board after the fall
elections.
THOMAS L. WOODRUFF
GENERAL COUNSEL
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005
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Meeting Date: August 25, 2004 Meeting Time: 5 o.m.
Meeting Adjourned:
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Steve Anderson, Board Chair
Jim Fenyman, Board Vice Chair
Roy Moore, FAHR Committee Chair
Carolyn Cavecche, OMTS Committee Chair
Brian Donahue, PDC Committee Chair
Jim Silva, Supervisor
Shirley McCracken, Past Board Chair
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Thomas L. Woodruff, General Counsel
Don Hughes
Staff Present
Blake P. Anderson, General Manager................................
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David Ludwin, Director of Engineering...............................
Patrick Miles, Director of Information Technology..............
Robert Ooten, Director of Operations & 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.....................................
Jim Colston, Legal & Regulatory Affairs Liaison.................
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2004 AT 5 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
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 andlor 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,or as 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
.r 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. Requestsmust
specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested.
Items Continued: Items maybe continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee meetng
held within five (5) days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3).
— Meeting Adioumment: This meeting 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
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(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
deferred 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 except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b).
(4) APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Approve draft minutes of the July 21, 2004 Steering Committee meeting.
(5) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
A. CASA Conference, August 4—7, 2004
B. General Managers Office "
C. General Discussion of Management Staffing Levels
(6) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
A. Discussion of Position of Acting General Manager
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
A. General Harassment Policy Training Issues for New and Returning Directors in
February 2005
B. Participation In and Settlement of El Paso Natural Gas Antitrust Case "
(6) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-C) —
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD-04-22, establishing Grant Funding Program Policy
and Code of Ethics (Colston)
B. Review Agenda Items scheduled to be presented to Committees in September
(Information item only)
C. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Board of Directors Meeting of
August 25, 2004
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY
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(10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
(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, September 22,
2004.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2004,
=' (13) CLOSED SESSION
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of
r the Steering Committee, the Chair may convene the Committee in closed session to consider
matters of pending real estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters,
pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9. 54957 or 54957.6, as noted.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential
litigation; (c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are
c, 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
I. Confer with General Counsel re Santa Ana Watershed Proiect Authority v.
Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 04CC06197. Government Code Section 54956.9.
2. Confer with General Counsel re Orange County Sanitation District, at al. v.
County of Kern, at al.,Tulare County Superior Court Case No. 189564.
Government Code Section 54956.9.
3. Confer with General Counsel re Orange County Sanitation District v.
County of Kings, at al., Kings County Superior Court Case No. 02C0835.
_ Government Code Section 54956.9.
4. Confer with General Counsel -Anticipated Litigation. Government Code
Section 54956.9(b) - One matter.
S. Confer with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to government Code
Section 54956.8
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Property: 18475 Pack Ave, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Matt Fales, Bender Properties
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site B, "Hobby
People"
Property: 18475 Bandlier Circle, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists ..
Negotiating Parties: Ed Martin, Chandler Real Properties
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price,terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. I-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site B
Property: 9520 Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley, California !,
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Scott Byran
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price,terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property. •
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site G, Pack
Decorating Center
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Property: 18225 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Bruce C. Boulter, President of the Trustees
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site H, Fountain
Valley United Methodist Church
Property: 9465 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Jean Godwin
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10. Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site I,
Residential property
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Property: 9479 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator. Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Rick and Marcy Betita y
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. I-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Altemative Site I,
Residential property
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Property: Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: City of Fountain Valley
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price,terms, and conditions for the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site J, Purchase
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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)5934110
General Counsel: Thomas L.Woodruff (714)564-2605
Committee Secretary: Gail Garreff (714)593-7101
(714)962-0356 (Fax)
E-mail: ggameff@ocsd.com
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DRAFT
MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
d Wednesday, July 21, 2004
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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 Districts Administrative Office.
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present, as follows:
W 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, Director of 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
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(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 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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(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
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General Manager Blake Anderson introduced his new executive assistant, Gail Garrett.
General Manager Blake Anderson provided updates on several issues, as follows: L
• State Budget Update
Mr. Anderson reported on the State budget and the proposed $225 million property tax N
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. W
• 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 lW
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 'r✓
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.
• Legislative Affairs 66
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 GWRS. It will go to Senate next. Tom
Ridgeway volunteered going to Washington DC in September.
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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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General Counsel Tom Woodruff introduced Dan Spradlin and Joe Forbath, who are handling
the SAWPA 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
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staff about prevailing wage law.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-D)
C 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
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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.
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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
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The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 5 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 54955.8 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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AGENDA REPORT Item Numbe I Item Number
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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 OCSD Resolution NO. OCSD-22: Grant Funding Program Policy and Code of
Ethics
SUMMARY
In order to facilitate the operation of the grant funding program and to comply with
funding agency grant requirements, 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 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
N/A
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 (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 specific authority to enter
into this contract under the requirements of the SWRCB. In order to remedy the
situation, the Board of Directors adopted a resolution specifically authorizing the
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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. r
This item was originally scheduled for consideration at the July Board meeting. The
item was pulled at the request of staff to incorporate new information obtained at a
recent EPA training session. The policy now specifies compliance with federal
requirements and the use of the State Single Point of Contact for the State's
intergovernmental review process.
ALTERNATIVES
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No Action
CEQA FINDINGS
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ATTACHMENTS
Resolution NO. OCSD 04-22, 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
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federal, state, and local monies for District approved projects where the projected
economic benefits are greater than the costs.
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WHEREAS, the District has been awarded monetary assistance from and
entered into contractual agreements with federal and state agencies to receive
„d 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 a Code of Ethics relating to the management of
ti government monetary assistance awards. The awarding agencies require the
governing body to specify and approve of grant polices and a Code of Ethics.
THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
ARTICLE 1
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 approved projects including the collection, treatment, recycling and
disposal of wastewater and biosolids, monitoring and research, and
environmental stewardship and watershed activities, where such pursuit is
deemed economically practical. Each division is responsible to inform the
District's grant administrator, at the earliest date possible, about their projects
and to work cooperatively with the grant administrator to locate and secure funds
~ for the projects.
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Section 2: Policv
The District Board of Directors, as the agency's governing body, gives
authorization for the General Manager, or authorized representative or designee, 4
to apply for and enter into contractual agreements with federal, state, and local -
agencies for funding assistance and to commit the institutional, managerial and y
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. V
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 1
procedures for administration of the Grant Funding Program and shall report
annually to the Board of Directors on the Program's implementation.
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The District's Board of Directors, management and staff involved in grant
assistance administration shall follow the Orange County Sanitation District Grant
Funding Program's Code of Ethics. 4
Assistance award applications shall be processed, and awarded funds shall be
administered, through the District's Grant Funding Program. •+
District staff involved in projects funded by grant money or other government
monetary assistance shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations that -
govern the award as well as all other applicable federal state and local regulatory
requirements.
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District staff involved in the administration of an assistance award shall make
good faith efforts to ensure that the vendors who are paid in part by federal, state
or local funds comply with the 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's intergovernmental review process.
District shall develop an auditing system for assistance awards and retain the
services of an independent auditor to conduct any required audits in compliance
with federal, state or local auditing requirements of assistance awards.
ARTICLE II
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GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM CODE OF ETHICS
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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 of California, as
^ appropriate. The District will account for grant funds pursuant to generally
accepted accounting standards and directives of the awarding agency.
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 agency's approval.
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and as applicable, California State or federal procurement standards on
assistance funded projects.
The grant administrator or designee directly involved in the administration of
., assistance awards, and Board of Directors shall not be involved in the hiring of
staff or procurement of contracts for services funded through assistance awards.
The grant administrator shall comply with any other ethics policy as specified in
individual assistance awards.
.r The District shall ensure that safeguards are in effect to prohibit Board of
Directors and staff 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 funds appropriated from the federal government
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, extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal assistance awards.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held XX, 2004.
Chair
ATTEST:
Board Secretary
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STEERING COMMITTEE n!o8/25/04 To ad.of Dir..
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AGENDA REPORT Item number Iem Numbe
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Blake P. Anderson, General Manager
Originator: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT: September Agenda Items for Consideration by Working Committees
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Review with staff the agenda items tentatively scheduled for review by the Working
Committees at their September meetings.
SUMMARY
Staff routinely prepares for the Steering Committee a list 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 eariy enough
to make reassignments in the review or approval process.
The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Committees in February:
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OMTS Committee: 1. Edison Tax Payment
2. FOG Update/Ordinance
3. Laboratory Tour
PDC Committee: 1. Ratify Change Order No. 15 to Job. No. 121-37, Primary Clarifiers
16-31 and Related Facilities
2. Ratify Change Order No. 2 to Job No.J-71-3, Plant Nos. 1 and 2
Facilities Mod'fiications for Odor Control
— 3. Ratify Change Order No. 8 to Job No.J-35.2, Area Classification
Study Implementation Plan, Plant Nos. 1 and 2
4. Ratify Change Order No. 3 to Job No. J-77, Effluent Pump Station
— Annex
5. Ratify Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 5-22-R1, Bayside Drive
Trunk Sewer Manholes
6. Ratify Change Order No. i to Job No. P2-85, Circular Clarifier Drive
Replacement Units D-C; SP-73, Sludge Blanket Indicators for
Basins D-Q
7. Award Construction Contract for Job No. FE05-12, Removal of
Underground Storage Tanks at Truck Wash; Job No. FE05-13,
Underground Storage Tank Remediation at CenGen Building
8. Ratify Change Order No. 9 for Contract No. 1-2-4, Bushard Trunk
Sewer Rehabilitation
9. Approve PSA for Job No. P2-91, Digester Rehabilitation at Plant
No. 2
10. Approve Amendment No. 3 to PSA for Job No. J-67, Peak Flow
Management
11. Approve Amendment No. 4 to PSA for Job No. J-84, Space
Allocation and Interior Renovation at Plant No. 1
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12. Approve Amendment No. 3 to PSA for Job No. J-79, Air Quality
Improvements
13. Approve Amendment No. 3 to PSA for Contract Nos. 549,
Replacement of the Bitter Point Pump Station; 5-50, e
Replacement of the Rocky Point Pump Station; 5-51,
Rehabilitation of the 14th Street Pump Station; and 5-52,
Rehabilitation of the "A" Street Pump Station
14. Approve Amendment No. 1 to PSA for Job. No. J-71-8,
Rehabilitation of Odor Control Facilities
15. Receive and File Study Summary and Recommendations for Job
No. J-40-6, Effluent Pathogen Reduction Alternatives Plan Study
FAHR Committee: 1. Consider General Manager Approved Purchases `
2. Consider SWAP Status Report (0 Quarter) --
3. Consider Investment Management Report (4'"Quarter)
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
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BUDGET IMPACT
❑ 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
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ALTERNATIVES
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CEQA FINDINGS
Not a project.
ATTACHMENTS
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AGENDA REPORT Itetn NU eer Ile.Nemtfer
Orange County Sanitation District
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 August 25, 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
.. August 25, 2004 meeting:
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9. Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent
Calendar not specifically removed from same, as follows:
a. Authorize participation in the settlement allocation phase of the El Paso
Natural Gas Antitrust Cases I-IV, J.C.C.P. No. 4221, at al, Superior Court
of the State Of California, County of San Diego, and authorize the General
Manager to execute the Non-Core Natural Gas Customer Claim Form.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
11. STEERING COMMITTEE
Consent Calendar
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a. Order draft Steering Committee Minutes for the meeting held on July 21,
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 y
Committee re the August 25, 2004 meeting.
d. Consideration of items deleted from Steering Committee Consent
Calendar, if any.
12. GWR SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE (GWRSSC)
GWRSSC Consent Calendar
a. Order Joint Groundwater Replenishment System Cooperative Committee
Minutes for the meeting held on July 12, 2004 to be filed.
b. (1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Montgomery Watson Harza, providing for a cost-of-living
adjustment per their contract for the Groundwater Replenishment
System, Job No. J-36, for an additional amount of$224,006,
increasing the total amount not to exceed $13,114,572, to be equally
shared with the Orange County Water District; and, ..
(2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Montgomery Watson Harza, providing for additional construction
management services for the Groundwater Replenishment System,
Job No. J-36, for an additional amount of$244,512, increasing the total
amount not to exceed $13,359,084, to be equally shared with the
Orange County Water District.
GWRSSC Non-Consent Calendar
C. Consideration of items deleted from GWRSSC Consent Calendar, if any.
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NON-CONSENT CALENDAR
Qy 13. Receive and file Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2004.
14. Adopt Ordinance No. OCSD-24, Adopting Revised Table G re Permittee Charges
d 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 noticed public meeting —Continuation from July 21, 2004 public
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1. Receive and file written comments, if any
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2. Verbal report of Director of Finance
3. Verbal report of General Counsel
4. Directors' questions
5. Public comments
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b. Close public comments
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d. Recommended actions:
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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.)
w 2. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. OCSD-24, Adopting Revised Table
G re Permittee Charges for Use and Reaffirming All Other Charges:
v+ "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".
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15. Approve Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting, providing for
engineering services for the Rehabilitation of College Avenue Pump Station,
Contract No. 7-47, for an amount not to exceed $941,576. �✓
16. Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation, rejecting bid submitted by
rePipe-California, Inc. dba PPR for Big Canyon Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, rtl
Contract No. 5-43-1, due to amount exceeding engineer's estimate.
17. Consideration of the following actions regarding environmental documentation tid
required to approve Rocky Point Pump Station Replacement Project, Contract
No. 5-50:
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(1) Receive and file Final Environmental Impact Report for the Rocky Point Pump
Station Replacement Project, dated June 2004, prepared by Environmental
Science Associates; and,
(2) Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 04-23, Certifying the Final Environmental Impact
Report for Implementation of the Rocky Point Pump Station Replacement .+
Project, Contract No. 5-50; Making Certain Findings Relating to Environmental —
Effects identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report, Adopting a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
18. Consideration of the following actions relating to the transaction of purchase and
sale of certain real property interests in connection with Replacement of Rocky
Point Pump Station, Contract No. 5-50:
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a. Receive and file report of General Counsel re purchase of an approximate
one-acre parcel in the City of Newport Beach from International Bay
Clubs, Inc. re Replacement of Rocky Point Pump Station u
b. Approve the Preliminary Title Report and the exceptions set forth therein,
as provided in the Purchase and Sale Agreement. N,
C. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Environmental Indemnity
Agreement between International Bay Clubs, Inc. and Orange County r,
Sanitation District in connection with the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
d. Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Conveyance,
Disassembly and Abandonment Agreement between International Bay
Clubs, Inc. and Orange County Sanitation District re existing Rocky Point
Pump Station.
e. Authorize the Chair to execute all Deeds and other evidences of title to the
parcels of property that are the subject of the Purchase and Sale
Agreement.
f. Approve the execution of the acceptance of the Grant Deed to certain real
property from International Bay Clubs, Inc.
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g. Approve the execution of a Quitclaim Deed of Orange County Sanitation
District's easement interest in certain property to International Bay Clubs,
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h. Authorize the General Manager and General Counsel to execute any and
d all other instruments related to the transaction.
19. Closed Session
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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 (California Government Cade
Section 54956.9).
2. Confer with General Counsel re Orange County Sanitation District
v. County of Kings, et at., 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 Kern, at al., Tulare County Superior Court Case
SS No. 189564 (California Government Code Section 54956.9).
4. Confer with General Counsel —Anticipated Litigation. California
Government Code Section 54956.9(b) —One matter.
5. Confer with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to government Code
Section 54956.8
Property: 18475 Pacific Ave, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
++ Negotiating Parties: Matt Fates, Bender Properties
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for
the
purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site B,
"Hobby
r' People"
Property: 18475 Bandlier Circle, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Ed Martin, Chandler Real Properties
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for
the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site B
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Property: 9520 Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Scott Byran ♦r
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for
the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site G, w
Pack Decorating Center
Property: 18225 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley, California t"
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Bruce C. Boulter, President of the Trustees
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for
the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site H,
Fountain Valley United Methodist Church
Property: 9465 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Jean Godwin
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for w.
the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site I,
Residential property W
Property: 9479 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: Rick and Marcy Betita
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for
the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property. ld
Contract No. 1-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site I,
Residential property
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Property: Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California
Agency Negotiator: Bob Stallings, Remax Real Estate Specialists
Negotiating Parties: City of Fountain Valley L
Under Negotiation: Instruction re price, terms, and conditions for
the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of subject property.
Contract No. I-10, Ellis Avenue Pump Station Alternative Site J, W
Purchase of Easement
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
(714)962-2411
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8127
Fountain Valley, California
92728-8127
Street Address:
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
92708-7018
OCSD 2/13/03
• M A Y E R
BROWN
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& M A W
September 1, 2004 Mayer,Brawn,Rave a Mew LLP
350 South Grand Avenue
25th Floor
Los Angeles.California 9D071-15D3
Blake Anderson Main Tel(213)229.9500
Man Fax(213)62M249
General Manager www.aaynamwmmvtwm
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue Scott Baugh
Direct Tel(213)229-9565
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 Direct Fax(213)5768112
sbeugh@rrwyerbmwmroxe.mn
Re: Year End Report
Dear Blake:
Pursuant to your request,the following is a brief description of work that we were involved with
for the Orange County Sanitation District for the time period from September of 2003 to
September of 2004.
The overall scope of our work relates to general consulting and legislative advocacy. To that
end,we participate in weekly conference calls with the Santitation District to discuss policy
agendas and to obtain direction from the Sanitation District for our legislative activities. In
addition,we provide regular communications with Sanitation District staff on a variety of topics.
State Budget
This year was radically marked by the recall of Governor Gray Davis and the election of Arnold
Schwarzenegger. Governor Schwmenegger inherited a twenty five billion dollar budget
deficit. Approximately ten billion dollars was one time money and approximately fifteen billion
dollars was a structural problem that repeats itself every year. The solution to this problem is
fairly basic. The State can raise taxes, cut spending, raid local government,borrow, or do a
combination of all four. The Governor took tax increases off the table early. He then sponsored
propositions 57 and 58 to restructure the State's one-time debt and put a ban on further
borrowing. Thus,the Governor was left with the options of cutting spending and raiding local
government.
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Blake Anderson
September 1, 2004
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The end result in the budget was a very modest amount of spending cuts and a deal with local
government to transfer 1.3 billion dollars each year for the next two years. In addition,the state
revenue picture brightened with increased revenues from the tax amnesty program and increased
revenues from a recovering economy. The State now has a projected ten billion dollar structural
deficit. However, the local government deal that came together effectively insulates the
Sanitation District from being raided in the future to solve this structural deficit. While the State
retains the right to borrow(with specified restrictions) from local government in the future,the
key is that local government will now get repaid. The only caveat is that the proposed
constitutional amendment must pass this fall in order to insulate local government from future
raids.
Urban Runoff
Apart from the budget battles, we made limited progress on ACA 10 which would amend the
constitution to allow local governments to assess fees for the purpose of treating urban runoff.
The end result is that ACA 10 died on the Assembly Floor. The bottom line is that the Orange
County Taxpayers Association and the Howard Jarvis folks have two primary problems with the
constitutional amendment. First,the science behind the causes and effects of urban runoff are ill
defined. Second,unlike the narrow exceptions in the constitution for services like water and
sewer,these taxpayer groups fear that local government will eventually yield to junk science and
run up massive tax increases to pursue questionable solutions that advance political agendas.
The challenge is still in local govemnu:nPs court to demonstrate why urban runoff is more akin
to water and sewer services where the scope of the service narrow and the risk of runaway fees is
remote.
Biosolids
This year we continued to use the legislative process to put pressure on the State Water Board to
adopt a statewide biosolids policy. Ken Maddox was the author of AB 1427 which was parked
in the Senate Appropriations committee pending the Sanitation District's negotiations with the
State Water Board. In the end, with the work of Sanitation District Staff, the State Water Board
adopted, through a General Order, language that made AB 1427 no longer necessary. As a
result,AB 1427 was held in committee.
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP
Blake Anderson
September 1,2004
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Boundaries for the Reeional Boards
In order to develop a county-wide urban runoff policy, the Sanitation District wanted to explore
the possibilty of legislation that would place all of Orange County into the Santa Ana Region.
We drafted legislation and secured Pat Bates to be the author. However,there was considerable
disagreement from South County cities as to whether this was good policy. Moreover,the
Governor's California Performance Review was published and it proposes to restructure the
boards altogether. As a result,we placed the legislation on hold and were directed by the
Sanitation District to evalute the California Performance Review. We are currently conducting
this evaluation.
It has been a pleasure to serve the Orange County Sanitation District. Should you need any
further information, feel free to call.
Sincerely,
Scott Baugh
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.
MEMORANDUM
To: Orange County Sanitation District
From: Christopher Townsend, President
Sean Fitzgerald, Client Manager
Date: September 1, 2D04
Subject: Summary of Grant Activities and Outlook for 2005
Grant Support
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. serves OCSD primarily in a grant support capacity, working directly with
staff to maximize the District's efforts to secure public funding for capital projects. Within this scope of
work,we perform the following functions:
• Identification of funding opportunities appropriate to the District's capital projects.
• Direct engagement with legislative leadership, agency leadership and staff, and other
stakeholder in the establishment of criteria for new grant programs.
• Assistance with preparation of grant applications and other submissions.
• Preparation of project summaries and other communications promoting the project to
legislators and policymakers, including coordination of support letters.
• Comprehensive process management throughout the grant cycle, including continuous
proactive engagement with agency staff.
• Proactive engagement with the Governor, legislative leadership, agency leadership and any
other officials relevant to the ultimate award decision.
TPA has worked diligently to engage actively on grant applications already submitted, as well as to
identify new opportunities, and even repackage existing capital projects. TPA maintains close
communication with OCSD staff and remains up to date on the breadth of the District's capital project
needs. This allows our team to quickly match these projects with potential funding sources and work
efficiently with staff to maximize resources. The following is a summary of the grant support and
legislative efforts pursued in the past year:
• FOG Study Phase It:
Status/2004 Accomplishments
✓ This grant, in the amount of $250,000, was awarded in early 2004 by the State Water
Resources Control Board. This award Is the result of significant efforts on the part of
OCSD staff in coordinating the study and preparing the grant application. TPA worked
with Richard Katz, former Chair of the SWRCB, and SWRCB staff in advocating the
grant and expediting the award announcement.
• SARI Line:
Status/2004 Accomplishments
✓ Early in the year this project seemed ready to move forward, but subsequent actions
caused a re-prioritization of the project. In light of regional disagreement regarding the
project specifics, TPA abandoned its efforts to re-establish the project as a priority in
the Regional and State Water Quality Control Board process.
✓ TPA continues to monitor interactions between OCSD and SAWPA and stands ready
to pursue funding opportunities when the project is ready to move forward.
✓ TPA also continues to monitor the development of Prop. 50 programs and other
funding sources applicable to the SARI line project.
Strategy for 2005
Provided sufficient support exists for the project to move forward, we would implement the
following:
1. Re-establish the priority project status previously secured with the Santa Ana Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
2. Leverage the regional support into recognition for the project at the state level as an
important project.
3. Depending on when the project is ready to proceed, the Prop. 50 Integrated Regional
Watershed Management grant program recently established by DWR and SWRCB
would appear to be an excellent potential funding source. TPA remains involved in the
workshops and review of draft criteria for this grant program and our team will be able
to quickly engage when the project is on line.
• Corrosion Management Program:
Status/2004 Accomplishments
✓ Since the original adoption of the priority CBI project list in 2002, there has been only
sporadic activity related to those projects. You will recall that during the previous year,
the Corrosion Management Program achieved a "ranked" status for the first time, but
the relatively low rank of the application and the stagnancy of the program resulted in
very little progress on this front.
✓ Over the past year we have continued interaction with both CBI staff and the relevant
Administration officials to stay abreast of changes in the program resulting from the
change in the governorship (you will recall that this program was created under the
Davis administration, making it likely that the Schwarzenegger administration would
implement changes).
✓ Our most recent contact with CBI staffers indicates that the projects currently on the
ranked CBI list will be re-considered later this year or early in 2005. This presents an
opportunity to re-position the Corrosion Management Program and/or to position a new
project for consideration.
Strategy for 2005
✓ The foremost priority will be proactive engagement in the reconsideration of projects
that will take place some time in the next few months. This will include:
o Securing the earliest possible look at new project criteria and advocating for
any needed changes.
o Review of current OCSD project submission and suggestion of possible
changes to meet changing criteria.
o Possible submission of new OCSD projects.
o Consistent advocacy of all OCSD projects through the reconsideration
process.
State Government Relations
TPA has also worked in concert with OCSD's state lobbying team to support their work on key
initiatives. Over the past year this has included work on a number of fronts:
1. SIB 1272 (Ortiz) — This bill would have imposed extensive mandates on special
districts and their elected/appointed Boards. In concert with other local special districts
and statewide associations,TPA worked to help kill this bill.
2. State Budget — TPA worked in conjunction with OCSD staff and consultants on
strategies for impacting the local government cuts and revenue protections.
3. California Performance Review — This recently-released report has generated a
great deal of discussion and debate. TPA has worked with OCSD staff and
consultants to develop strategies for interacting with this process in an attempt to
positively impact the current administrative structure governing the waterlwastewater
community.
v Looking ahead to 2005, the following issues will certainly warrant attention:
1. Special District Reform —Sen. Ortiz has pledged to revisit the issue, and the
statewide associations that fought her original bill will also engage, perhaps by
introducing "replacement" legislation of their own. OCSD, through its role in CASA,
CSDA and other associations, can play a leadership role in this debate, and TPA will
work with the OCSD state lobbying team to develop and execute strategies that
resolve this debate effectively.
2. California Performance Review — While sweeping efforts at administrative reform in
California often die of their own weight, the popularity of the Governor the widespread
dissatisfaction with state government signal that this may be an opportunity initiate
significant reform in needed areas. TPA has already worked with the OCSD staff and
consultant team to review the CPR report and develop strategies to communicate and
gather support for needed reforms. This effort will continue through the hearings at the
Little Hoover Commission and into the legislative arena with the introduction of
legislation implementing some of the recommended changes.
Federal Government Relations
Through coordination on the weekly OCSD conference calls, TPA has capitalized on opportunities to
support the ongoing efforts of the OCSD federal lobbying team in specific, focused ways. Over the
past year,this has included:
✓ Direct interaction with Senator Dianne Feinstein regarding OCSD appropriations
requests.
✓ Engagement with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Congressmen Ed Royce, Dana
Rohrabacher and Christopher Cox, with regard to both federal requests and in
connection with OCSD events and presentations.
While the federal lobbying team would certainly be in a better position to forecast priorities for 2005,
TPA remains committed to leveraging our relationships with local elected officials and staff on
OCSD's behalf.
Local/Regional Issues
TPA has lent support In two important initiatives over the past year, both of which promise to extend
through the coming year and beyond.
✓ Statewide Biosolids Policy — As a companion to the legislative and regulatory efforts
that have been pursued in the last year, TPA has assisted OCSD leadership in gaining
a better understanding of the local politics in the central valley. Our efforts in the past
year included the facilitation of a meeting between OCSD staff and Supervisor Pete
Parra (father of Asm. Nicole Parra). This meeting produced both an excellent contact
and some insights into the local political landscape that affects the statewide push for
biosolids policy reform. In addition, TPA has lent support to OCSD staff regarding
recent comments made by Sen. Dean Florez regarding the number of dairies in his
district and their effect on the environment. As we look ahead to 2005, the local politics
of the central valley will most likely play an Increasingly vital role in the development of
biosolids policy and TPA will seek opportunities to capitalize on political factors in
producing the best possible environment for effective policies to emerge.
✓ Great Park — The development of the Great Park presents an opportunity brimming
with potential, but also one that requires skillful planning in all aspects, technical and
non-technical. TPA has worked diligently over the past year with Irvine City Council
members and staff, members of the Great Park Operating Committee and also with the
Great Park Conservancy to ensure that the possibility of an OCSD facility located
within the Great Park receives favorable consideration moving forward. In this early
stage, that effort focuses primarily on information-gathering through the sources cited
above, and constant re-calibration of OCSD's strategy for moving forward. In 2005, we
will continue proactive engagement on this initiative in order to ensure full exploration
of this opportunity.
ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT
WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE
SEPTEMBER 2004
THE ISSUES
• Where we began
• Funding Request Status
• Budget Agreement Outlook
• Next Steps for the 109th Congress
PROJECT STRATEGY
• MAINTAIN PROGRESS
• FEBRUARY 2004 SECURED $1,000,000 AS
FIRST INSTALLMENT
• MET WITH CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
• SECURED COMMITMENT IN JOINT LETTER
• DEVELOPED FUNDING MATRIX FOR
DELEGATION
FUNDING REQUEST (cont.)
• Request for Fiscal Year 2005 endorsed by
each delegation Member
• Representative Cox lead in House
• Senator Feinstein lead in Senate
• Meetings convened between OCSD Board
Members/staff and congressional
membership/key congressional committee
staff
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STATUS OF REQUEST
• House
• Committee on Appropriations approves
lean EPA budget
• Contains limited funding for ongoing STAG
projects
• OCSD secondary treatment project
provided $700,000
STATUS OF REQUEST (cont.)
• Senate
• Disputes over funding of veterans, housing
and environmental programs stalls action
• Senate Committee on Appropriations
currently developing exit strategy to fund
agencies through November
• Anticipate project earmarks not part of
Senate package
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BUDGET OUTLOOK
• Option 1
• Congressional leadership assembles stop gap
funding package
• Extend agency funding at least through the
second or third week of November
• Congress returns for Lame Duck Session
• Option 2
• Extend stop gap funding package until 109th
Congress convenes
• Develop final omnibus spending bill based on
Presidential and congressional elections
SETTING THE STAGE FOR
109TH CONGRESS
• Congress convenes January 4, 2005
• Reorganization of Committees and
assignments February/March
• Priorities Established by Committees
• Major push anticipated on infrastructure
• Wastewater needs a major element of debate
• OCSD develops comprehensive authorization
of coastal protection plan centered on
secondary treatment
• Convene a congressional workshop on
legislative proposal during February
President's Day Recess
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