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A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday, October 26,2005 at 5 p.m., in the Districts Administrative
Office.
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STAFF PRESENT:
Directors Present: Bob Ghirelli,Acting General Manager
Steve Anderson, Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Regional Services and
Jim Ferryman, Vice Chair Assets
Carolyn Cavecche, Chair, OMTS Committee David Ludwin, Director of Engineering
Darryl Miller, Chairman, FAHR Committee Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance/Treasurer
Tod Ridgeway, Chairman, PDC Committee Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources
Lou Correa, County Supervisor Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary
Sonja Morgan, Principal Public information
Directors Absent: Specialist
Jim Silva, County Supervisor Karen Baroldi, Senior Environmental Specialist
Jeff Reed, Human Resources Manager
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Burror, Engineering Supervisor
Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel John Linder, Engineering Manager
Director Doug Davert Adam Nazaroff,Associate Engineer
Director Phil Luebben Ryal Wheeler, Maintenance Supervisor
Director Mark Waldman
Don Hughes
Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources
John Freshman, Freshman and Kast
Scott Baugh, Mayer Brown Rowe and Maw(via
teleconference)
Christopher Townsend, Townsend &Associates
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments by any member of the public.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
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(4) RECEIVE. FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the September 28, 2005 Steering Committee meeting were approved as amended.
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Committee Chair Steve Anderson announced David Shawver will be representing the City of Stanton
on the OCSD Board. Director Bankhead has been appointed Vice Chair of OMTS. Director Hardy
has also been appointed to OMTS.
Chair Anderson announced future meetings, noting that the Steering and Board meetings for
November and December will be held on the third Wednesdays due to the upcoming holidays.
Dr. Ghlrelli Introduced the legislative consultants for the Sanitation District: Eric Sapirsteln, ENS
Resources; John Freshman, Freshman and Kest; Chris Townsend, Townsend Public Affairs; and
Scott Baugh, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw,who participated via teleconference.
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
Acting General Manager Robert Ghirelli gave an update on the relocation of the SARI line. The
parties involved in the relocation project are OCSD, SAWPA, County of Orange and the Army Corps
of Engineers. The General Managers met two weeks ago and concluded that a southerly alignment
of the pipe along the 91 Freeway would incur the lowest costs and least environmental impact. This
will be the preferred alternative in the EIR/EIS which will be published by the end of the year and
completed by April 2006.
Dr. Ghirelli said that funding of the project is an issue. The County has funds for the design, but not
for the entire project which is estimated at$70 million. OCSD and SAWPA will draft an agreement
for sharing the cost of the project,with the understanding that the Sanitation District will eventually
receive compensation from the County. Efforts to obtain federal and state funds will also be made.
A tour of the SARI line location Is scheduled for tomorrow, October 27 for Board members, lobbyists,
and representatives from Congressman Gary Millees office.
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
General Counsel Brad Hogin said that AB1234, which governs Directors compensation, has been
passed. The Sanitation District has written policies in place and General Counsel will verify that our
policies are in compliance. Dr. Ghirelli Informed that an agenda report for AB1234 will be presented
to the Steering Committee in November.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
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October 26, 2005
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-G)
A. State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Update, and
B. Legislative Agenda—2006 Legislative Session
The Sanitation District's federal legislative consultants, Eric Sapirstein and John
Freshman, updated the committee on their activities for the past year and their plans
for 2006. Their focus is on acquisition of federal funding for secondary treatment
expansion through State and Tribal Assistance Grant(STAG)and Water resources
Development Act(WRDA)appropriations. They continue to build support with the
Orange County and California delegation in Washington and will continue to focus on
secondary treatment funding as well as funding alternatives for the SARI line. The
Senate Committee on Environment Public Works has approved a bill in which they
induded a High Priority Infrastructure Water Quality Projects section,with $300 million
a year available for grant assistance for communities that meet the high priority
eligibility.
Scott Baugh reported on the state legislative initiatives and his activities in the areas of
biosolids. His priority this year will be to monitor and actively participate in legislative
activities relating to two-year bills, including SB 120(Florez)Water Quality, SB 926
(Florez) Sewage Sludge Management;and, HR 18(Baca) SC Groundwater
Remediation Act.
Christopher Townsend and his firm are focused on acquisition of state funding for
District projects including Santa Ana River Interceptor line and other projects through
Propositions 40 and 50 and other grant sources. He indicated that all of the
Proposition 50 money has been given to the Department of Water Resources for
distribution.
California Senator Dean Florez will tour OCSD on December 2.
Scott Baugh will invite California Senator Campbell to the November 16 Steering
Committee.
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Direct staff to bring to the Board of
Directors a revised authorization such that each contract is renewable for one-
year periods at the discretion of the Steering Committee.
Directors requested staff include more specifics in the draft Annual Legislative
Agenda. Staff will send the draft Annual Legislative Agenda to the Steering
Committee for comments.
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: that the Legislative Agenda 2006 be
approved as a draft,with additional clarification to be sent to the Steering Committee
by fax for comments.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
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October 26, 2005
C. AERA Master Planned Community Equivalent Annexation Fees
Jim Burror provided a handout of the proposed service area, reported on the
proposed AERA project,and sought direction from the Committee on how to
assess annexation fees. The property owner,AERA Energy, has requested
several exclusions from the applicable Equivalent Annexation Fees, one of which
is land that is designated for use as a golf course. The Committee tabled the
matter because of issues that need to be explored and evaluated. Ordinance No.
OCSD-21 requires us to charge by acre. General Counsel will look into whether
Ordinance No. OCSD-21 should be amended for clarification should the Steering
committee and Board consider excluding the restricted property.
Staff was directed to present the Committee with a full report which would explain
the developer's drainage plans, include the golf course in the annexation fees,
provide a description of sewer capacity in the area, explain the nexus between
the annexation fee and the development costs, and describe proposed
amendments to Ordinance No. OCSD-21.
D. Huntington Beach New Lift Station °D"and Related Sewers
Nick Arhontes reported that the City of Huntington Beach has formally requested
that OCSD take over the new Gravity Pump Station and related sewers. Staff
has not conducted a review of the plans and specifications of the pump station
and is not in an informed position re maintainability and cost factors. Several
alternatives were discussed and staff was directed to take no action at present
and monitor the first five years of the operation.
E. Request for Reporting Changes
Dr. Ghirelli informed that, in response to Chair Anderson's request, the Public
Affairs department researched outside reporting methods to the Board. Sonja
Morgan said the requests for monthly news clippings, monthly board member
request summary,and State and Federal legislation updates can be implemented
at once with minimal additional staff time. On the other hand, policies and
procedures must be put in place for preparing an Outreach Calendar and Travel
summary since this would involve numerous staff members throughout the
divisions.
F. The Agenda Items scheduled to be reviewed by the Board's working committees in
November were reviewed.
G. 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
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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, November 16, 2005 at 5 p.m.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 7 p.m.
(13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 6:30 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54956.9 and
54957, to discuss three matters. 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 7:00 p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Gail Garrett
Steering Committee Secretary
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November 16, 2005
I. FINANCIAL SUMMARY(continued)
FY 04/05 Budget Compared to FY 05106 FY 05/06 Budget Data
FY04105 Exp, FY04105 Exp. InciDec Ino/Dec FY05/06 r2-O9-4)fo
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Description 10/31/2004 10/3112005 $ % Budget $Img
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Biosolids Removal $ 3,044,897 $ 3,699.101 $ 654,204 21.49 $ 10,023,840 $ 125.81
Chemicals" $ 3,898,512 $ 4,538,036 $ 639,524 16.40 $ 14,191,400 $ 154.34
Natural Gas $ 743,863 $ 387.823 $ (356,040) (47.86) $ 2,447,000 $ 13.19
Power $ 591,305 $ 2,098,613 $ 1,505,308 254.57 $ 1,308,000 $ 71.31
Water $ 394.376 $ 401,824 $ 7,448 1.89 $ 1.271,000 $ 13.67
Personnel $ 7,031.996 $ 7,697,336 $ 665,340 9.46 $ 23,692.400 $ 261.79
0ther' $ 1,396,185 $ 911,229 $ (484,956 (34.73) $ 4,351,960 $ 30.99
Includes all line item budget expenses other than the sift major cost centers listed above. $ 671.10
Disinfection chemicals are 50.87 of total chemical costs.
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October 20, 2005
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
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, October 26, 2005,was
duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the Districts offices on Thursday, October 20,
2005.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand thiiss 226th day of October. 2005.
/'/ -20
Penny Kyle, Sebtetary of thg Board of Directors of
Orange County Sanitation District
Posted: October 20, 2005, 12:00 p.m.
By:
Signature
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BOARD SECRETARY(2)
AMENDED AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 AT 5 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
Agenda Postina: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2.
this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts 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,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
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 Confinued: Items maybe 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 Adjournment: 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
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to address the Steering Committee on speck agenda items or matters of
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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 September 28, 2005 Steering Committee meeting.
(5) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
(6) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
A. Funding Issues Related to Relocation of SARI Line
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-G)
A. State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Update (Ghirelli)
B. Legislative Agenda—2006 Legislative Session (Ghirelli)
C. AERA Master Planned Community Equivalent Annexation Fees (Ludwin)
D. Huntington Beach New Lift Station"D' and Related Sewers (Arhontes)
E. Request for Reporting Changes (Ghirelli)
F. Review Agenda Items scheduled to be presented to Committees in November
(Information item only)
G. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Board of Directors Meeting of
October 26, 2005
(9) OTHER BUSINESS. COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS. IF
ANY
(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
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The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m.,Wednesday, November 16, 2005.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.,Wednesday, November 16, 2005.
(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 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
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 existing litigation, Orange Counlv
Sanitation District, at al. v. County of Kem, at al., Tulare County Superior
Court Case No. 189564. Government Code Section 54956.9.
2. Consider Public Employee Discipline-One (1) item, Government Code
54957.
3. General Manager Performance Evaluation,And Consideration Of General
Manager Disclpline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.
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: Brad Hogin (714)564-2606
Committee Secretary: Gail Garrett (714)593-7101
(714)962-0356 (Fax)
E-mail: ggarrett@ocsd.com
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STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES
FOR THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
'Wednesday, November 16, 2005
'Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
'Tentatively rescheduled from regular fourth Wednesday.
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STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: October 26, 2005 Meeting Time: 5,00 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned: D.M.
Committee Members
Steve Anderson, Board Chair.............................................—
Jim Ferryman, Board Vice Chair.........................................—
Roy Moore, FAHR Committee Chair...................................—
Carolyn Cavecche, OMTS Committee Chair.......................—
Tod Ridgeway, PDC Committee Chair................................—
JimSilva, Supervisor..........................................................—
Others
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Director Doug Davert
Don Hughes
Staff Present
Blake P. Anderson, General Manager
Nick Arhontes, Director of Regional Assets &Services
Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services/
Acting Director of Public Affairs
Jim Herberg, Director of Operations & Maintenance
David Ludwin, Director of Engineering
Patrick Miles, Director of Information Technology
Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance/Treasurer
Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary
Other Staff Present
Jennifer Cabral, Senior Public Information Specialist
Jim Colston, Legal & Regulatory Affairs Liaison
Layne Baroidi, Legal & Regulatory Affairs Liaison
Karen Baroldi, Senior Environmental Specialist
c: Lenora Crane
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 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 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,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
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 meeting
held within five(5)days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3).
Meeting Adjournment: 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
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to address the Steering Committee on specifc agenda items or matters of
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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 September 28, 2005 Steering Committee meeting.
(5) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
(6) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
A. Funding Issues Related to Relocation of SARI Line
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-G)
A. State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Update (Ghirelli)
B. Legislative Agenda—2006 Legislative Session (Ghirelli)
C. AERA Master Planned Community Equivalent Annexation Fees (Ludwin)
D. Huntington Beach New Lift Station "D" and Related Sewers (Arhontes)
E. Request for Reporting Changes (Ghirelli)
F. Review Agenda Items scheduled to be presented to Committees in November
(Information item only)
G. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Board of Directors Meeting of
October 26, 2005
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY
(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
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The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2005.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2005.
(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 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
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 existing litigation, Orange County
Sanitation District, at al. v. County of Kem, at al., Tulare County Superior
Court Case No. 189564. Government Code Section 54956.9.
2. Consider Public Employee Discipline -One (1) item, Government Code
54957.
3. Consider General Manager's Performance Evaluation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6.
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: Brad Hogin (714)564-2606
Committee Secretary: Gail Garrett (714)593-7101
(714)962-0356 (Fax)
E-mail: ggarrett@ocsd.com
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DRAFT
MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 5 p.m., in the Districts Administrative
Office.
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present,as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STAFF PRESENT:
Directors Present Blake Anderson, General Manager
Steve Anderson, Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Regional Services and
Jim Ferryman,Vice Chair Assets
Roy Moore, Chairman, FAHR Committee Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
Tod Ridgeway, Chairman, PDC Committee Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance
Jim Silva, County Supervisor Jeff Reed, Human Resources Manager
Sonja Morgan, Principal Public Information
Directors Absent: Specialist
Carolyn Cavecche, Chair, OMTS Committee Jennifer Cabral, Senior Public Information
Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT: Layne Baroldi, Legal & Regulatory Affairs Liaison
Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel Gail Garrett,Committee Secretary
Joe Forbath, Counsel
Don Hughes
Randy Fuhrman
General Manager Anderson introduced the new Director of Finance, Lorenzo Tyner.
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Randy Fuhrman spoke in support of the Steering Committee and the Board and its oversight over
Sanitation District matters.
(4) RECEIVE. FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the August 24, 2005 Steering Committee meeting were approved as drafted.
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
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September 28, 2005
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Anderson informed that Richard Parker, Director Ken Parker's brother, had passed away and
services would be held at Forest Lawn on September 30 at 2:30 p.m.
The October dates for the standing committees were reviewed. Due to the League of Cities meeting
during the first week of October, OMTS has been canceled for October and the PDC will meet on
Thursday, October 13, one week later than usual. The FAHR Committee meeting date remains on
Wednesday, October 12. The CIP Oversight Ad Hoc Committee has been cancelled and will be
rescheduled in early November. The Cooperative Projects Grants Ad Hoc Committee will meet on
October 4.
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
a. General Manager Blake Anderson introduced Jeff Reed, Human Resources Manager,
who will be acting for Lisa Tomko who is on vacation.
b. Mike Moore, Environmental Assessment Manager, has been diagnosed with
melanoma and will be out for several weeks for treatment. Chair Anderson
requested Gail Garrett to forward Mr. Moore's email address to the Steering
Committee members.
c. Mr.Anderson reported that the County of Orange will be unable to fully fund the SARI
line relocation. Staff continues to meet with County and Corps of Engineers
representatives, SAWPA, RWQCB and others to discuss funding options. The
Sanitation District may provide funding with the expectation of future repayment from
SAWPA and through grant funds. The SAWPA Board has requested its member
agencies general managers to work directly with the Sanitation District.
d. Mr. Anderson gave an overview of the Executive Management's strategic planning
and project management efforts. Larry Gibson has been assigned as Program
Manager for the newly formed Strategic Planning Office (SPO). Larry worked
previously in the Program Management Office in Engineering getting the Capital
Improvement Program off the ground. Under the General Manager's direction, Larry
and an advisory committee are developing an implementation plan that will be the
basis for decision-making by the EMT, will ensure thorough and consistent
communication, and bring alignment throughout the agency.
Directors recommended the CIP Oversight Committee review the SARI line relocation
project. It was noted that there is a need to create a more business-oriented
approach,to supplement the engineering models now used to develop the CIP.
e. General Manager introduced the idea that the Sanitation District appoint a Rate
Advisory Committee(RAC)similar to one formed in the late 90's. It would provide full
understanding to the Board of the technical,financial, and public opinion aspects
throughout the rate setting process. It would include workshops, hearings and a draft
report that the public and industry would be invited to participate in. The committee
would comprise a Board member either as committee chair or liaison, representatives
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from OCBC, OCTA,environmental groups, local companies,or a Grand Jury
member. Further updates will be presented to the FAHR committee.
f. Dr. Ghirelli provided an update on the Inland Empire Utility Agency regional biosolids
project. The consortium of five agencies proposes to purchase a 63 acre parcel,with
a suggested allocation for the$20 million purchase price of 35% each OCSD and
LACSD, and others at 10% each. Representatives from each agency have been
meeting weekly. IEUA has asked each agency to send a letter of intent to participate
and OCSD staff is preparing a letter for the General Manager's signature. Each
partner is being asked to raise their commitment to $50,000 to cover the feasibility
study cost,which include site assessment, project development plan, marketing
study, and a preliminary financial plan. Board committees will be kept informed and,
once the study is completed, staff will bring a recommendation to the Board through
the PDC.
Chair Anderson thanked Directors Ridgeway and Ferryman for taking the time to visit
the site. In response to Chair Anderson's question, Layne Baroldi said the Yakima
hearings have been postponed indefinitely.
g. Dr. Ghirelli informed that the Southern California Coastal Water Research Projects
(SCCW RP) plans to move to a larger office and lab space in Costa Mesa. They
have requested a co-signer on the lease agreement and each of the JPA member
agencies is evaluating the extent of their commitment. Dr. Ghirelli explained that,
based on preliminary results by staff, there does not appear to be a financial liability.
Having a wodd-class ocean research facility in close proximity is of considerable
benefit to the Sanitation District. General Counsel clarified that the Sanitation District
benefits from SCCRWP research,therefore the lease payments would not be
deemed a gift of public funds. Direction was given to staff to explore OCSD
becoming a cosigner with SCCWRP subject to review by legal counsel.
h. Sonja Morgan gave an end-of-year Sanitation District progress report and provided
handouts that will be published by the end of October. Directors directed staff to
include information on the status of the CIP over 20 years, new technology the
Sanitation District has embraced, and replacing the Sanitation District's aging
infrastructure.
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
General Counsel gave an update on the biosolids litigation issues. The Kern County Board approved
the attorney fees waiver. Attorney fees were also waived for the Kings County litgation.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-D)
A. Acquisition of Property for North County Yard
This item was discussed in closed session.
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B. Establishing Support for Gulf Coast Disaster Recovery Efforts
Jeff Reed presented the General Manager's recommendation to (a)Approve Resolution
No. OCSD 05-24, Establishing Support for Gulf Coast Disaster Recovery Efforts (b)
Authorize the General Manager to enter into individual "Release Time Agreements"with
volunteer employees; (c) Authorize the General Manager to deploy physical assets into
the Gulf Coast area to assist with Disaster Recovery efforts; and, (d) Permit employees
to engage in recovery efforts that are limited to the rendering of specialized assistance
in the areas of engineering, operations and maintenance, and/or technical services in
support of infrastructure recovery efforts pertaining to the collection, treatment and/or
disposal of wastewater and associated byproducts.
Mr. Reed outlined the labor and transportation costs, reviewed the Release Time
Agreements and explained the advantages to the Sanitation District to participate in this
effort. The General Manager's recommendation provides the Board a measured level of
response should the Sanitation District be called upon to provide assistance by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA), the Emergency Management
Informahon System (EMIS), or other recognized official National Coordination effort.
C. The Agenda Items scheduled to be reviewed by the Board's working committees in
October were reviewed.
D. 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
Director Ferryman provided an update on the Legal Service Ad Hoc Committee. Requests for
proposal were sent to Aleshire&Wynder, Best, Best& Krieger, and Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart.
Proposals are due by October 17 after which the committee will meet and interview the finalists.
(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, October 26, 2005 at 5 p.m.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 7 p.m.
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(13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 6:25 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Sections 54956.9(b),
54956(c), 54957(b), 54956.9(a)and 54956.8, to discuss 5 items. Minutes of the Closed Session
are on file wfth 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 7:00 p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by::
Gail Garrett
Steering Committee Secretary
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Robert P. Ghireili, D.Env., Director of Technical Services and Acting
Director of Public Affairs
Originator: Karen I. Baroldi, Senior Environmental Specialist
SUBJECT: STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Item
SUMMARY
During the 2005 Legislative Calendar, the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation
District) renewed the contracts of its four legislative advocacy consultants to continue
assisting the agency in forwarding its legislative agenda and responding to legislation of
interest to the Sanitation District.
Each legislative advocacy consultant will provide the Board with a brief update on the
status of their efforts for the past year and their future goals as presented in the
Legislative Agenda. Each presentation will include a list of accomplishments, current
activities, and a plan for the future. The Committee will have an opportunity to discuss
these efforts with each of the consultants.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
On November 19, 2003, the Board of Directors established a budget of$320,000 for
state and federal advocacy and authorized the General Manager to enter into
Consultant Services Agreements with three providers: ENS Resources Inc. and
Freshman Kest (a subcontractor to ENS Resources), Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, LLP,
and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. The contracts were authorized for the 2004 calendar
year, and they are renewable for up to three one-year periods at the discretion of the
General Manager.
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
Contract amounts would remain the same as the previous year. The monthly contract
costs per consultant are:
• ENS Resources (Eric Sapirstein) and Freshman and Kest (John Freshman and
Larry Kest) - $10,000
• Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw (Scott Baugh) - $5,000
• Townsend Public Affairs (Chris Townsend) - $5,000
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❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
❑ Not applicable (information item)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ENS Resources and Freshman Kest: Consulting services focused on the acquisition of
federal funding through the State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) and the Water
Resources Development Act (W RDA) appropriations for secondary treatment.
Townsend Public Affairs: Consulting services focused on supporting legislative efforts,
strategy for biosolids management and forwarding the Orange County boundary
initiative. Townsend Public Affairs also focused on researching state and local funding
opportunities.
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw: Consulting services focused on state legislative initiatives
to support District goals in the areas of funding for secondary treatment. Mayer, Brown,
Rowe & Maw, LLP also facilitated meetings with key legislators and assisted Sanitation
District staff with developing strategies for various agency initiatives and programs.
ALTERNATIVES
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CECA FINDINGS
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Robert P. Ghirelli, D.Env., Director of Technical Services and Acting
Director of Public Affairs
Originator: Karen I. Baroldi, Senior Environmental Specialist
SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA- 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information and Discussion Item
SUMMARY
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) recognizes the need to protect its
interests and the interest of its ratepayers in Orange County, Sacramento and
Washington, DC. In order to be effective in this effort, OCSD reviews legislative
activities prior to the beginning of each legislative year and then establishes positions
and strategies for addressing those activities that are a priority.
During the June 22, 2005 Steering Committee meeting, Director Ridgeway requested
that OCSD staff prepare an annual Legislative Agenda for the Board of Directors
(Board). The purpose of the Legislative Agenda is to provide the Board with information
on OCSD's legislative efforts in order for the Board to gain a better understanding of
OCSD's legislative advocacy role and to obtain endorsement from the Board for those
efforts.
The Legislative Agenda will be created annually, consistent with the federal and state
legislative calendars. The Legislative Agenda will provide a framework for the agency's
legislative activities and guide staff and consultants in formulating and carrying out
legislative policies and positions. The Legislative Agenda will provide strategies for the
agency's legislative efforts and provide policy statements on a wide variety of issues
that impact OCSD. It will also be used as a tool to allow authorization for staff to
prepare letters for the General Manager's signature that are consistent with the
Legislative Agenda's policies, ensuring consistency, consent of the Board, and allowing
for quick responses to urgent issues.
The ultimate benefit of the Legislative Agenda is that it will help OCSD better set
priorities on legislative advocacy and provide general direction to our consultants and
OCSD staff as they advance OCSD's interests during the next year.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
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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
N/A
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
CEQA FINDINGS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA - 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
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DRAFT ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
SUMMARY
Purpose
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) recognizes the need to protect its
interests and the interest of its ratepayers through political involvement at the
county, state, and federal levels. In order to be effective in protecting these
interests, OCSD reviews legislative action in Sacramento and Washington DC
and has established a framework for implementing its legislative advocacy efforts
by crafting policies, determining positions and developing strategies for
addressing those activities at the beginning of each legislative year. The
framework presented in the annual Legislative Agenda provides direction to our
legislative advocates and OCSD management and staff as they advance
OCSD's interests over the next year. The Legislative Agenda is also a tool to
ensure the OCSD Board of Directors (Board) is aware of OCSD management,
staff and consultant's legislative advocacy efforts and is supportive of those
activities.
Background
For the past several years, OCSD staff and/or consultants have been actively
monitoring legislation related to wastewater, water quality, human resources and
public health, and advocating for specific legislation on behalf of OCSD. These
efforts included providing Board members, management and staff weekly
updates on the status of monitored bills, conducting in-depth analysis of certain
bills deemed critical to OCSD's business, and speaking to various associations
on pertinent legislation. Prior to the creation of this document, bills were
individually presented to the Board, as needed, to determine an official OCSD
position. As OCSD increased its involvement in legislative advocacy, the Board
requested for an annual Legislative Agenda to be developed to streamline the
process of legislative advocacy and policy approval. This is the first Annual
Legislative Agenda for OCSD, and is subject to revision at the request of the
Board.
Legislative Advocacy Calendar Years 2004 and 2005
During the past two years, Board members, OCSD management and staff, and
legislative advocates have contributed to advocacy related to policy issues and
legislation that resulted in funding for OCSD projects. Until now, efforts have
been limited generally to the pursuit of grant funding and regulations impacting
wastewater utilities. Specifically, the focus of much of this effort has been on
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securing grant funding for secondary treatment. OCSD had also monitored and
influenced policy relating to biosolids, air quality, water quality, public agencies,
and federal grant funding allocations. Over the course of the past two years, the
following milestones were achieved:
• In 2003 and 2004, OCSD Board members and management lobbied
Orange County representatives at their Washington, DC and home offices
for secondary treatment and Groundwater Replenishment System project
funding.
• In 2003, OCSD management represented OCSD at the annual water
issues briefing for the Orange County delegation in Washington, DC.
• In July of 2005, OCSD created an internal Legislative Advocacy and
Grants Division to coordinate the efforts of management, staff and
legislative advocates in legislative advocacy. This division's staff monitors
legislation, provides updates to staff and management, administers grant
funding, prepares the Annual Legislative Agenda, and communicates with
District legislative advocates on legislation of interest.
• In 2004 and 2005, OCSD continued to manage the State and Tribal
Assistance Grant (STAG) for$1,800,000 through the Environmental
Protection Agency, to be used for Secondary Treatment Upgrade
construction.
• In 2005, after advocating extensively on the Water Resources
Development Act (HR 2864), OCSD and many other wastewater agencies
were denied appropriation of funding for 2005. OCSD is committed to
obtaining funding from this annual appropriations bill in the fiscal year.
• In 2004 and 2005, several bills were tracked and analyzed. OCSD staff
and consultants researched and monitored implications for OCSD from
the California Performance Review, SB 120 (biosolids), SB 926 (biosolids)
HR 1126 (wastewater flows), SB 1272 (special districts governance and
ethics training), AB 3007 (Brown Act amendments), AB 1259 (tax
revenue), AB 528 (civil actions), SB 966 (omnibus), State and Tribal
Assistance Grant federal legislation, HR 2864 (Water Resources
Development Act), the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
boundaries, Environmental Protection Agency appropriations acts, federal
and state budgets, and other new initiatives and proposals.
• In 2005, legislative advocates reported to the Board on the status and
implications of AB 1234 (local agencies: compensation and ethics).
• In 2004 and 2005, staff produced briefing packets for OCSD Board
members, management, staff, and legislative advocates to present in
meetings with state and federal representatives.
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Legislative Agenda
• In 2004 and 2005, staff and legislative advocates wrote position papers on
pertinent pending legislation.
• In 2004 and 2005, staff, management, and Board members attended
CASA meetings.
• In 2004 and 2005, staff, management, and Board members visited
Washington, DC to meet with legislators and staff.
• In 2005, the OCSD Biosolids Policy Statement was included in the State
Water Resources Control Board's General Order.
OCSD will further refine its legislative advocacy efforts by implementing a policy,
positions and strategy that staff and legislative advocates will follow over the next
year.
POLICY
Upon direction from the Board, OCSD will pursue legislative advocacy in 2006
through a proactive, albeit limited process, relying on legislative advocates.
OCSD state and federal legislative advocates will meet with legislators and their
staff to influence the passage and amendment of pending legislation and the
proposal of potential legislation beneficial to OCSD. OCSD staff will draft support
letters and materials (briefing books, talking points, factsheets, etc.)for use by
management and legislative advocates in influencing legislators and their staff.
OCSD has developed the Legislative Advocacy Program's Guiding Principles to
direct OCSD management and staff.
Legislative Advocacy Program's Guiding Principles
To be effective in carrying out its legislative agenda and representing its
legislative interests, OCSD will establish a legislative program that reviews and
establishes priorities and policy statements at the beginning of each legislative
session.
OCSD's will achieve its legislative goals by:
• Developing a coordinated and comprehensive advocacy and education
effort to increase understanding and awareness among state and federal
lawmakers and regulatory agencies regarding all issues facing OCSD,
ensuring that laws and regulations advance OCSD's goals of wastewater
treatment, collection, disposal and water reclamation.
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Legislative Agenda
• Becoming an effective, respected and influential agency dedicated to
wastewater issues. Becoming a leading legislative and regulatory
wastewater management advocate by providing proactive leadership,
innovative solutions, and sound scientific and technical information about
wastewater-related issues to lawmakers, regulators, and the public.
• Developing and strengthening partnerships with wastewater agencies and
member associations working on all issues facing the wastewater
industry. Increase OCSD's leadership and influence and provide timely
education and information to the Legislature and regulatory agencies so
that sound public health and environmental goals may be achieved.
• Linking and promoting topics relating to the Unifying Strategies of
Environmental Stewardship, Business Principle, Wastewater
Management, and Workplace Environment through advocacy in
legislation.
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
OCSD has three main legislative priorities for the coming year which include:
Pursuing federal and state funding opportunities.
• Continuing to monitor and participate in legislative activities for critical two-
year bills including SB120 and SB 926.
• Monitoring newly introduced legislation that is pertinent to OCSD.
Staff and legislative advocates will pursue legislative advocacy consistent with
the Board's directives.
Pursuit of State and Federal Funding
The first priority is to pursue state and federal funding for OCSD's secondary
treatment program and the Santa Ana River Interceptor(SARI) Realignment and
Protection Project. With the upcoming construction projects related to the
Groundwater Replenishment System, OCSD is committed to pursuing further
funding opportunities to offset the costs of upgrading its wastewater processing
systems to secondary treatment.
OCSD is also committed to pursuing funding through legislative earmarks and
competitive grants to be used for the permanent relocation of the Santa Ana
River Interceptor line. Federal funding through legislative earmarks will be
pursued through the State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG), the Water
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Resources Development ACT (W RDA), Clean Water Act—State Revolving
Funds and other sources.
State legislative activities are also a priority, as the State of California participates
in the administration of some federal funds and provides independent State
funding for wastewater projects. State competitive grant funds through
Proposition 50, Proposition 40, and Proposition 13 will be pursued through the
California Department of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration program
and the State Water Resources Control Board Consolidated Grant Program and
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program.
Although these funds are provided through the competitive grant process,
significant lobbying on behalf of OCSD by our legislative advocates can bring
positive results in the ranking and award of these funds. Therefore, OCSD will
request our legislative advocates engage in lobbying on behalf of OCSD for
these funds when appropriate.
The main priority of the OCSD Legislative Advocacy and Grants division in 2006
will be to assist in the pursuit of state and federal funding and administer
awarded grants.
Monitor and Participate in 2-Year Bills
The second priority is to monitor and actively participate in legislative activities
relating to two-year bills, including SB 120 (Florez): Water quality: sewage
sludge, SB 926 (Florez): Sewage sludge management, and HR 18 (Baca):
Southern California Groundwater Remediation Act. Legislative activities may
include drafting letters of support or opposition to these bills and presenting
OCSD's position at various association meetings or private meetings with
political officials.
Monitor and Participate in Impacting Legislation
The third priority is to monitor, and when applicable, draft letters of support or
opposition on newly introduced legislation impacting areas of priority to OCSD.
These federal, state, regional and local priorities give a basis for the bills OCSD
will be tracking throughout the year. The legislative policy areas of priority have
been developed by OCSD staff and legislative advocates in consideration of
member cities' and OCSD's policy needs, and they are as follows:
• Public Health
• Biosolids
• Labor Relations
• Safety and Risk Management
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• Revenue and Taxation
• Grant Funding
• Public Works
• Air Quality
• Water Quality and Supply
State legislation and county initiatives policy areas of Biosolids, Special Districts,
Urban Runoff, and Measure M will also be monitored.
STRATEGY
OCSD's legislative strategy for the upcoming year will be to employ federal and
state legislative advocates for the purpose of assisting OCSD staff with
implementing our legislative priorities. The legislative advocates will also provide
information to federal and state legislators to ensure they are aware of issues
important to or impacting OCSD. The OCSD Legislative Advocacy and Grants
Division will assist with legislative efforts by providing OCSD with analysis of bills
deemed important to the agency, drafting reports and the annual Legislative
Agenda, providing the legislative advocates with information pertinent to their
efforts, pursuing grant funds in conjunction with the legislative advocates, and
administering awarded funds.
OCSD's current legislative strategies include weekly meetings between several
Board members, management, staff and legislative advocates to discuss
pertinent state and federal legislative issues. County and local measures, if
applicable, as well as earmark funding opportunities, are also discussed at the
weekly meetings and monitored by appropriate staff. Other strategies include
meetings with legislators and their staff, drafting letters of support or opposition of
legislation, presenting OCSD's official position on key legislation at various
association functions and monitoring the status of federal and state legislation.
OCSD will continue these strategies for the 2006 legislative session.
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: David Ludwin, Director of Engineering
Originator: Adam Nazaroff, Associate Engineer III
SUBJECT: AERA MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY EQUIVALENT ANNEXATION
FEES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Direct the Orange County Sanitation District staff to prepare an Out of Service Area
Sewer Service Agreement for the AERA Master Planned Community Development that
excludes annexation fees for open spaces.
SUMMARY
• The proposed AERA Master Planned Community Development (Development)
project site lies within unincorporated Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Approximately 90 percent of this Project is located within Los Angeles County. The
Development will create 3,600 residential units, public parks, a golf course, and open
space preserve within their 3,000 acre site. The Development is adjacent to the
communities of Rowland Heights, La Habra Heights, Diamond Bar, and Brea.
• The Board of Directors (Board) previously reviewed the potential for an out of service
area agreement within the Abandonment of the Carbon Canyon Pumping Station
Project, Contract 2-24-1, Mitigated Negative Declaration, certified by the Board in
accordance to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Board's
Steering Committee specifically reviewed the proposed Development's area outside
of the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) Service area within Los
Angeles County and its impact to Contract 2-24-1 project in May 2005.
• The Sanitation District staff must prepare an Out of Service Area Sewer Service
Agreement for the Los Angeles County portion of the Development. The agreement
will designate when and how fees will be paid to the Sanitation District. These fees
include Equivalent Annexation, Capital Facilities Capacity Charges, and Annual
Sewer Service Charges.
• The property owner, AERA Energy, is requesting the following to be excluded from
applicable Equivalent Annexation Fees:
• Any land that is permanently protected as open space through deed restriction,
conservation easement, or similar dedication
• Any land that is designated for use as a golf course, except for that portion of golf
course land which is utilized for access road, parking, and clubhouse
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• Any land designated for use as a flood control or water quality basin
• The Sanitation District Ordinance 21 does not allow specific areas to be excluded
from Annexation Fees. However, the Sanitation District has made decisions in the
past where open space areas were excluded and included. This proposed
Development is unique compared to others because of its significant size and the
extraordinarily large amount of land that will be dedicated as open space preserve
not requiring sanitary sewer service.
• The total Annexation Fee is estimated at$11.2 Million for the entire 3000 acre
Development. The Annexation Fee with the requested exclusions is estimated at
$5.2 Million. The difference is because approximately 54 percent of the total
Development area is proposed to be dedicated as permanent open space preserve.
• All other applicable Sanitation District fees for the Development will not be impacted
by the exclusion of the proposed areas as requested.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
May 2005— Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for Implementation of
the Carbon Canyon Dam Sewer Pipeline Project, Contract No. 2-24-1.
March 2001 - Out of Service Area Sewer Service Agreement with the City of La Mirada
and Centex Homes. The area where annexation fees were required was approximately
52 acres. The area that was left as an open space (approximately 13 acres, 25 percent
of the area)contained slope cuts, drainage systems, and access trails. This open
space area was included with the annexation fee.
August 2001 -Annexation Agreement with Hellman Properties within the City of Seal
Beach. This agreement allowed the annexation of 39.15 acres into Sanitation District
Service Area Boundaries. 21.8 acres of this development was to be kept in wetlands
conservation and open space uses, which also included, a deed restricted oil drilling
area. It was allowed for Hellman Properties not pay annexation fees on the 21.8 acres,
but would be responsible for payment if the area was developed in the future.
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
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BUDGETIMPACT
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The proposed Development is in both Orange County and Los Angeles County, see the
attached Map.
The Orange County portion of this project is within the Sanitation District Service Area
Boundaries and does not require any Board action for service.
The Los Angeles County portion of the Development is not annexed by any agency that
can provide regional sewage collection and treatment. However, this area is included
within an area eligible for the Sanitation District regional sewer service via OCSD
Resolution 99-05. OCSD Resolution 99-05 identifies four conditions that this
development meets including:
• Water from the territory would naturally drain into Orange County.
• The Sanitation District member agency affected by a proposed service agreement,
or the development related thereto, must be consulted, and its input considered,
prior to the proposed agreement being presented to the Board. The agreement will
be presented to the City of Brea after it has been prepared.
• A local government agency executes the service agreement providing for sewerage
services and for payment of one-time fees equivalent to annexation fees, connection
fees, and an administrative charge, and annual fees equivalent to sewer serviced
fees, property taxes, and an administrative charge, and any other terms and
conditions, all as established by the Board of Directors at the time of approval, or as
amended from time-to-time, for said service; and
• The local land use, sewer, or water authority agrees to require connections to the
Sanitation District or other sewage treatment systems, and discourage on-site
disposal systems.
ALTERNATIVES
Include the total estimated annexation fee of$11.2 Million into the agreement being
drafted.
CEQA FINDINGS
Aare Energy will be responsible for all CEQA related work for the Project.
ATTACHMENTS
Service Area and Project Site Map
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meeung Date To Btl.of Dir.
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Nick Arhontes, Director of Regional Assets and Services Department
SUBJECT: Huntington Beach New Lift Station "D" and Related Sewers
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and provide direction to the General Manager and staff on the various
alternatives suggested for this agenda item.
SUMMARY
Huntington Beach has developed plans and specifications for new gravity sewers and
pumping facilities to be located inland of Pacific Coast Highway on Wamer Avenue in
Huntington Beach. Combined sewage flows into these new facilities will come from the
unincorporated county areas of Surfside and Sunset Beach, and parts of incorporated
cities of Seal Beach and Huntington Beach. Surfside and Sunset Beach are not
annexed to OCSD and are served thru an agreement with the city of Huntington Beach.
Sunset Beach Sanitary District and the City of Huntington Beach staff requested OCSD
staff to attend an informal meeting on August 31, 2005 to discuss this issue. During the
meeting, city staff suggested that because the new facilities would serve several
jurisdictions that OCSD consider taking over the ownership and operation of the project
once it is completed. OCSD staff was given copies of the plans and specifications for
information and review. City staff said that the required sewage pumping facilities and
gravity sewer project had been designed to city standards but only the pumping facilities
contract had been awarded for construction.
OCSD Staff has not conducted a review of the plans and specifications of the pump
station to determine whether they meet our standards and applicable state and federal
standards. For this reason, we are not in an informed position about the maintainability,
reliability, and cost factors of the pump station.
OCSD staff requested that the city prepare and submit a formal letter requesting the
OCSD General Manager review and consider the proposal to take over the new assets
once they were completed. On October 6, 2005, the OCSD General Manager received
a letter from Huntington Beach presenting their formal request to OCSD and requested
a response so the city can do additional planning with their city council if needed.
The General Manager asked that this request be brought to the Steering Committee's
attention for discussion and subsequent direction prior to staff and General Counsel
taking any further action. An internal technical team has been assembled and stands
ready to make a non-detailed review of the city's request, plans and specifications, as
well as the city's sewer capacity plans, if available. The outcome of this issue will
provide valuable regional guidance and precedence for future actions of this type.
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PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
None
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
OCSD does not have a specific project to fund the requested review and would incur an
unbudgeted expense to fund this initial effort.
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
OCSD does not budget a revenue stream necessary for the purchase and care of the
proposed gravity and pumping facilities. If new facilities of this type are absorbed by
OCSD, they will result in increased staff, utility and other operating costs. A reserve
account and budgeted revenue stream for future rehabilitation and replacement of such
components and facilities would also be necessary.
The Regional Board's WDR Order has specific requirements that we have adequate
funding for operations and maintenance of our collection system, as well as long-range
plans for rehabilitation or replacement of all facilities we own. All new OCSD facilities
are planned, designed and operated with these requirements in mind with special
emphasis in keeping long-term costs down. It is not known at this time the particular
details of how these new facilities meet, do not meet, or exceed our needs in minimizing
costs and risks.
The Regional Assets and Services Department will be assigned the lead role in
formulating any plan relating to these issues. Significant support will come from the
Engineering and Finance Departments in providing staff input, data and analysis.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct OCSD staff to not proceed with a technical review or discussions of a
possible acquisition of this project with its related risks to all OCSD ratepayers.
2. Take no action at this time and monitor the first five years of the operation of the
new Huntington Beach facilities to better understand and forecast the long-term
risk and financial liability to OCSD.
3. Add staffing as needed and contract with the city on a fee basis for facility care
when needed but assume no ownership or risk liability.
4. Pursue a plan for full acquisition and care of the facilities in their currently
designed condition.
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5. Similar to 4 but with the city bringing all facilities, components and data up to
OCSD standards, ff needed, prior to transfer.
6. Another alternative suitable to a majority of the Board.
CEQA FINDINGS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Robert P. Ghirelli, D.Env., Director of Technical Services and Acting
Director of Public Affairs
Originator: Sonja Wassgren Morgan
SUBJECT: Request for Reporting Changes
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
For information only
SUMMARY
Director Anderson recently requested changes in current reporting method to the Board. The
Public Affairs Department was asked to review the way OCSD communicates with the board of
directors. The changes included:
1. Monthly new clipping packet;
2. Monthly board member request summary;
3. State and Federal legislative update;
4. Outreach report;
5. Monthly upcoming board and manager travel summary; and,
6. General Manager weekly letter in lieu of a monthly general manager letter.
The Public Affairs Department has been speaking with the various departments at Orange
County Transportation Agency responsible for compiling these reports to determine the
resources needed and what processes will need to be set up to deliver accurate reports.
The following requests can be implemented at once and require minimal additional staff time: 1)
monthly news clipping packet, 2) monthly board member request summary, 3)a State and
Federal legislation update.
Outreach Calendar
The OCTA outreach calendar is prepared each month by the executive office. A master
calendar of events is updated regularly by various staff throughout the agency. Any external
event (meeting, outreach event etc)attended by any staff or board member representing the
district at the function is logged on the master calendar. In order to produce a similar document
OCSD must:
1. Set up a policy that would defne which meetings would be considered "outreach
events."
2. Institute a procedure for capturing all outreach events on a master calendar. Each
department'division would be responsible for updating the calendar.
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Travel Summary
The OCTA travel calendar is prepared by the executive office. All requests for approved travel
must be approved by the deputy director. Once the travel is approved, it is placed on a master
calendar. In order to produce a similar document OCSD must:
1. Institute a procedure for capturing all travel to develop a monthly travel report
General Manager Weekly Update
This would require the General Manager to send weekly board updates via email. A compilation
of the weekly reports would be mailed out as the monthly report.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
None
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
BUDGETIMPACT
❑ This item has been budgeted. (Line item: Salaries and Wages)
❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
® Not applicable (information item)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ALTERNATIVES
CEQA FINDINGS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
OCTA Outreach Report
OCTA Weekly Report (with approved travel)
OCTA State and Federal Legislative Update
OCTA Board Summary Report
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Dale T0Bd.0f D1r.
10/26/05
AGENDA REPORT Item Number Ism Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Blake P. Anderson, General Manager
Originator: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT: November 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 in November
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 early enough
to make reassignments in the review or approval process.
The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Committees in November:
OMTS Committee: 1. Consider Source Control Annual Report
2. Consider Procurement of Portable Odor Scrubbers
3. Dioxin Update
4. Report on Impact of SWRCB's Proposed SSO Reduction
Program for Sewers
5. Consider Award of Services Contract for CCTV Tape Review
6. Consider Fleet Management Software System
PDC Committee: 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to PSA for Contract No. 7-37,
Gisler-Redhill Trunk Sewer Improvements, Reach "B"
2. Approve Amendment No. 7 to PSA for Job No. J-33-1A,
Standby Power and Electrical Reliability
3. Approve time extension and additional funding for Job No. J-
73, Cooperative Projects Grants Committee
4. Approve Construction Contract for Job. No. P2-74,
Rehabilitation of the Activated Sludge
5. Approve a Budget Increase for Contract No. 5-58, Newport Trunk
Sewer and Force Mains, Bitter Point Pump Station to Coast Trunk
Sewer
6. Cancel the Current PSA Contract for Job No. J-73-2, Long Term
Permanent Monitoring Program, Job No. J-73-2
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FAHR Committee: 1. Consider Reclassification and Equity Adjustment Merits
2. Consider FY 04/05 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
3. Consider Investment Management Report (1" Quarter)
4. Consider SWAP Status Report (1" Quarter)
5. Consider Financial Report (1a' Quarter)
6. Consider Selection of Underwriters for the Issuance of COP
Series 2005
PROJECTICONTRACT 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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STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date rase.orwr.
1g/26/OS
AGENDA REPORT Item Numbe Item Nu.Wr
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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 the Board
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Review with staff the agenda items tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Board
at its October 26, 2005 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 October 26,
2005 meeting:
CONSENT CALENDAR
9. 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
10. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
11. STEERING COMMITTEE
Consent Calendar
a. Order draft Steering Committee Minutes for the meeting held on
September 28, 2005, to be filed.
Non-Consent Calendar
b. Review and consideration of agenda items considered by the Steering
Committee re the October 26, 2005 meeting.
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C. Consideration of items deleted from Steering Committee Consent
Calendar, if any.
12. PLANNING. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (PDC)
PDC Consent Calendar
a. Order draft Planning, Design and Construction Committee Minutes for the
meeting held on October 13, 2005 to be filed.
b. (1) Ratify Change Order No. 2 to Sump Pump Addition to Air Jumper
Lines, Job No. SP2000-26, with Margate Construction, Inc., authorizing an
addition of$8,201, increasing the total contract amount to $247,645; and,
(2) Accept Sump Pump Addition to Air Jumper Lines, Job No. SP2000-26,
as complete, authorizing the Final Closeout Agreement.
C. Ratify Change Order No. 23 to Primary Clarifiers 16-31 and Related
Facilities, Job No. P1-37, with Margate Construction, authorizing an
addition of$117,648, increasing the total contract amount to $71,874,466.
d. Ratify Change Order No. 9 to Effluent Pump Station Annex, Job No. J-77,
with J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., authorizing an addition of$32,514,
increasing the total contract amount to $44,260,201.
e. Ratify Change Order No. 17 to Bushard Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Job
No. 1-2-4, with Steve P. Rados, Inc., authorizing an addition of$23,707,
increasing the total contract amount to $35,710,113.
f. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with
RBF Consulting, Inc. providing for additional design engineering and
environmental compliance services for Carbon Canyon Sewer and Pump
Station Abandonment, Contract No. 2-24-1, for an additional amount of
$20,000, increasing the total amount not to exceed $561,786.
g. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Malcolm Pimie, Inc. for Rehabilitation of Ellis Avenue Pump Station, Job
No. 1-10, providing for additional design engineering services for an
additional amount of$198,479, increasing the total amount not to exceed
$4,997,734.
Non-Consent Calendar
h. Consideration of items deleted from PDC Consent Calendar, if any.
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13. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
(FAHR)
FAHR Consent Calendar
a. Order draft Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee
Minutes for the meeting held on October 12, 2005 to be filed.
b. Receive and file Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2005.
C. Approve Revisions to SAFETY-POL-115, Backflow Prevention Program
Policy and SAFETY-POL-202, Accident Investigation Program as provided
for in Resolution No. OCSD 02-5 regarding the Sanitation District's Injury
and Illness Prevention Program.
d. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 05-25 approving the National Incident
Management System for use at the Orange County Sanitation District
during emergencies.
e. (1) Approve the results of the non-residential parcel review project;
(2) Direct staff to use the corrected database on a "going-forward" basis;
and,
(3) Direct staff to refrain from pursuing collection of past underpayments
due to the expense and effort that would be involved in the collection
effort.
FAHR Non-Consent Calendar
f. Consideration of items deleted from FAHR Consent Calendar, if any.
14. GWR SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE (GWRSSC)
GWRSSC Consent Calendar
a. Order Joint Groundwater Replenishment System Steering Committee
Minutes for the meeting held on September 12, 2005 to be filed.
GWRSSC Non-Consent Calendar
b. (1)Approve a Professional Service Agreement to Faubel Public Affairs for
$292,560 for outreach support services for the Groundwater
Replenishment System;
(2) Approve a Professional Service Agreement to KW Communications
for$86,640 for construction outreach services for the Groundwater
Replenishment System;
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(3) Approve a Professional Service Agreement to JD Communications for
$74,385 for construction outreach services for the Groundwater
Replenishment System;
(4) Approve a Professional Service Agreement to Tashiro Choi and
Associates for$42,480 for multicultural outreach services for the
Groundwater Replenishment System; and,
(5) Establish a budget of$20,000 for miscellaneous construction outreach
expenses; all sum to a total amount of$516,065 to be equally cost-shared
with the Orange County Water District.
C. Consideration of items deleted from GWRSSC Consent Calendar, if any.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Closed Session
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
www.ocsd.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8127
Fountain Valley, California
92728-8127
Street Address:
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
92708-7018