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Home My WebLink About2006-01-16 DRAFT MUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE Orange County Sanitation District Monday, January 16, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. A special meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Monday, January 16, 2006 at 1:30 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: STAFF PRESENT: Jim Ferryman, Vice Chair Jim Ruth, Interim General Manager Carolyn Cavecche, Chair, OMTS Committee Nick Arhontes, Director of Regional Assets and Darryl Miller, Chairman, FAHR Committee Services Tod Ridgeway, Chairman, PDC Committee Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services, Jim Silva, County Supervisor Acting Director of Public Affairs Jim Herberg, Director of Operations and Directors Absent: Maintenance Steve Anderson, Chair David Ludwin, Director of Engineering Patrick Miles, Director of Information Technology Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance/Treasurer Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources (2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM FILED No appointment was necessary. IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ORANGE nISTRICT JAN 25 2006 (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS // There were no comments by any member of the public. 8Y lox, - (4) DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Interim General Manager Jim Ruth discussed District's organizational needs, goals and objectives. The members of the EMT described each of the 10 strategic initiatives under consideration and the rationale for including these initiatives as goals in the coming budget year. The members of the steering committee provided direction to staff on each of the initiatives. Further review and consideration of these initiatives will occur at committee meetings over the next three months and as part of the FY 2006-07 budget deliberations by the board of directors. Minutes of the Steering Committee Page 2 January 16, 2006 (5) CLOSED SESSION There was no Closed Session. (14) ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Submitted by: aG�i Garrett Steering Committee Secretary �w.Wwmew..,.a cwmwwaweo,w„trosw,+,scuww,sw,,.seoc STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )SS. COUNTYOFORANGE ) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, 1 hereby certify that the Notice and the Agenda for the Steering Committee special meeting held on Monday, January 16, 2005, was duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the DistricCs offices on Monday, January 9, 2006. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 16th day of January, 2006. 4 1 Y , ( Penny Kyld,'Secrepfry of the Board of Directors of Orange County Satiltation District Posted: -January 9 2006 4:00 D.m. By: Signatur H w,Mgenda%Sleenng OoMMIU eQ0 Menigwlion Fo,m E BOARD SECRETARY(2) NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING STEERING COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2006- 1:30 P.M. DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 10844 ELLIS AVENUE FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92708 www.ocsd.com A special meeting of the Steering Committee of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, will be held at the above location, date and time. H\dept\agenda\Steering CommitteO2006\01\SC Meeting Notice F000.l.doc AGENDA STEERING COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2006 - 1:30 P.M. (1) ROLL CALL (2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM. IF NECESSARY (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS All persons wishing to address the Steering Committee on the subject of this special meeting 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. (4) DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discuss District's Organizational Needs, Goals and Objectives (5) CLOSED SESSION During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a special 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. -2- January 16, 2006 A. Convene in closed session, if necessary B. Reconvene in regular session C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session. (6) ADJOURNMENT Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54956.this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts Administrative offices not less than 24 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. Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Board Secretary's office at(714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Items Continued: Items maybe continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee meeting held within five(5)days of this meeting par Government Code Section 64954.2(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). 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) Interim General Manager: Jim Ruth (714)593-7110 General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714)564-2606 Committee Secretary: Gail Garrett (714)593-7101 (714)962-0356(Fax) ggarraft@ocsd.com N:Wepeago,Ma\Sleering CaemeehtggetglV IM steering Comminse apedel Mlg Agenea NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING STEERING COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2006-1:30 P.M. DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 10844 ELLIS AVENUE FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92708 www.ocsd.com A special meeting of the Steering Committee of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, will be held at the above location, date and time. H:\dept\agenda\Steering Comm1tteeX2006101\SC Meeting Notice Form.i.doc AGENDA STEERING COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2006 - 1:30 P.M. (1) ROLL CALL (2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM. IF NECESSARY (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS All persons wishing to address the Steering Committee on the subject of this special meeting 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. (4) DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discuss District's Organizational Needs, Goals and Objectives (5) CLOSED SESSION During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a special 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 properly, (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 dosed 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. -2- January 16, 2006 A. Convene in closed session, if necessary B. Reconvene in regular session C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session. (6) ADJOURNMENT Agenda Postina: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54956,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the District's Administrative offices not less than 24 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. Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Board Secretary's office at(714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Items Continued: Items 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 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). 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 (552)905-9700(La Habra City Hall) Interim General Manager: Jim Ruth (714)593.7110 General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714)564-2606 Committee Secretary: Gail Garrett (714)593-7101 (714)962-0356(Fax) ggarrett®ocsd.com H.Vwaianfte""Came0eee1Pmg imim smahp Cemmleee spedd rag AgenEa.Ex