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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07 -MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at 5 p.m. A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday. July 19, 2006 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 Bradley R. HOgin, General Counsel Jim Ferryman, Chair Don Hughes Doug Davert, Vice Chair Rich Freschi, Board Member Carolyn Cavecche, Chair, OMTS Committee Darryl Miller, Chairman, FAHR Committee STAFF PRESENT: Jim Silva, County Supervisor Jim Ruth, Interim General Manager Steve Anderson, Past Board Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Regional Assets and Services Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services Directors Absent: Patrick Miles, Director Of Information Technology Tod Ridgeway, Chairman, PDC Committee Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance/Treasurer Layne Baroldi, Legal & Regulatory Affairs Liaison Ryal Wheeler, Maintenance Supervisor Juanita Skillman, Records Manager Alexi Robichaux, Intern , Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM ORANGE nisTRICT No appointment was necessary. AUG 2 3 2006 (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS Director Rich Freschi commented on the District's election process. He recommended the District adopt a more formal process and structure to elect OCSD leadership. Director Miller informed that the FAHR Committee has strongly endorsed this concept This item will be agendized for further discussion at a future Steering Committee meeting. Ryal Wheeler, Maintenance Supervisor, in response to Item 6(b)in the June 28 minutes on Independent Reviews for O&M Staffing needs, provided a brief history of several consultant studies that have been performed in the past few years. He assured the committee members that staff has sufficient data to make informed decisions on their work load and staffing needs,without having to Minutes of the Steering Committee Page 2 July 19,2006 incur the additional cost of another independent study. Mr. Ruth then explained that the proposed O&M and RA&S staffing study was considered at the OMTS meeting and staff was directed not to proceed with the study. (4) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR Committee Chair Jim Ferryman announced the appointment of Vice Chair Davert to the GWRS Joint Cooperative Steering Committee as V Alternate. Supervisor Silva, Bob Ghirelli, and Mr. Ferryman will attend the CASA conference in August. Directors are to notify staff if they wish to attend. Mr. Ferryman attended the General Manager's All Hands meeting on July 11. He outlined his vision for the organization and assured employees that, though this past year has been difficult for the District, he has confidence in staff. He will work to instill a new board culture and emphasized that the Board of Directors are responsible for setting policy and the General Manager is responsible for managing the District's administrative and operational needs. Chair Ferryman announced the standing committee meeting dates for August, and noted that OMTS and FAHR committees will be dark in August. A Legislafive Strategic Planning session is planned for October 25,2:30—4:30 p.m. prior to the Steering Committee meeting. (5) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER Interim General Manager Jim Ruth reviewed activities included in his July Status Report. • Benefits consultant, John Bartel,will be working with staff and the FAHR Committee to explore benefit options to reduce costs. • With the approval of the Board, Mr. Ruth will appoint Dr. Ghirelli as Acting Assistant General Manager effective July 20. • The evaluations of the EMT by the General Manager will be completed by July 21. • Mr. Ruth will be meeting with representatives from the Labor units to initiate preliminary discussions. • Proposals from qualified firms will be solicited to conduct organizational and operational reviews of the District administrative functions. (6) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL General Counsel Brad Hogin announced that CASA has joined the biosolids lawsuit brought by the City of LA vs. Kern County. (7) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS a. Approve the minutes of the June 28, 2006 Steering Committee meeting as drafted. MOTION: It was moved, seconded and duly carried to approve the recommended actions for items specified as 7(a)under Consent Calendar. Minutes of the Steering Committee Page 3 July 19, 2006 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR (8) ACTION ITEMS None. (9) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Proposed MOU re protection of the Santa Ana River Interceptor Line Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services, provided handouts and explained that staff and General Counsel had reviewed the MOU. He outlined the changes in three areas suggested by staff: (1) Limit signatories to those who have a direct financial stake in the realignment portion of SARI line; (2) Emphasize relocation of SARI as a top priority, and, (3)Ensure that existing agreements between SAWPA and OCSD remain in place. Supervisor Silva reported on his meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers in Washington D.C. He informed that the Corps are dedicated to completing the project in a timely manner,and that Flood Control Director Mr. Nakasone will be delaying his retirement for 18 months in order to see the project through. Dr. Ghirelli informed that an amendment to the language in the Water Resources Development Act has been added to raise the funding cap for the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project$1.7 billion to$1.8 billion and the resulting $100 million is earmarked for the SARI line project. Mr. Ruth and Dr. Ghirelli will meet with OCW D General Manager,Virginia Grebbien to determine the level of interest by the Water District in being a signatory to the agreement. After a brief discussion, committee members directed staff to agendize this item for further discussion at the next Steering Committee meeting. Director Silva expressed concern about a potential conflict of interest regarding his participation in the discussion of this matter and was reassured by General Counsel that there is none. b. The Agenda Items scheduled to be reviewed by the Board's working committees in March were reviewed. c. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board at tonight's meeting were reviewed. (10) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY There were none. Minutes of the Steering Committee Page 4 July 19, 2006 (11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING General Counsel was directed to consider whether consultant contracts may lawfully be based on a percentage of a contract to managed. (12) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION AND/OR STAFF REPORT a. Proposed MOU re protection of the Santa Ana River Interceptor Line b. Formal OCSD Leadership Election Process (13) CONSIDERATION OF UPCOMING MEETINGS The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 5 p.m. The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 7 p.m. (14) CLOSED SESSION The Committee convened at 5:55 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Sections 54956.9(b), 54957(b)(1), and 54956.9(c), 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 6:30 p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session. (15) ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. S/ubbmiittteed� by: ��— Gail Garrett Steering Committee Secretary Xb[Obge AslSleemq Lpmm�ee2u6wnNesW)59G6$C 5/III�@5$Mc Proposed MOU for the SARI Realignment Project Staff Coinmeuts/Suggested Policy Direction Other than some suggested minor clarification amendments, staff is proposing changes in three areas. These comments relate to highlighted areas within the document. Signatories to Agreement • The parties signing the agreement should be limited to those who have a direct financial stake in the realigned portion of the SARI line. • This includes: OCSD, the County of Orange and SAWPA. • Other interested agencies may participate at the working group level,where they can provide input. Relocation of SARI as Top Priority • Given the potential risks of further erosion or even a line break, relocation of the SARI should be the top priority of the agencies. • The proposed MOU should emphasize relocation of the SARI in a timely manner. • Also, the agencies will agree that using State subvention funds should be the first course of action, followed by Federal Funds, as a backup. Existing Agreements Remain in Place • Due to existing agreements already in place between SAWPA and OCSD regarding use of the SARI's capacity,the proposed MOU should not impact these current agreements. • Staff proposes modifications to clarify that current agreements will remain in effect and nothing in this MOU will change any current responsibilities. • The proposed modifications also clarify that existing responsibilities and authority will not change with the(new) realigned SARI. Distributed at �y IfC 1I JJ�/ Steering committee 1 of 4 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Santa Ana River Interceptor Line Realignment Project This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the terms of agreement reached between: Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD), and Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), and Orange County Water District (OCWD), and'fmmi Santa Ana River Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) for the relocation and protection of the Santa Ana River Interceptor line (SARI). Collectively, the signatories are referred to as "Agencies" or individually as "Agency." WHEREAS, the SARI is a sanitary sewer line that conveys raw sewage from Orange County and brine (wastewater from agriculture, commercial and other sources) from the Inland Empire to OCSD's treatment plant in Huntington Beach; WHEREAS, OCSD owns and operates the SARI in Orange County, while SAWPA owns and operates the SARI in Riverside County. Both agencies share responsibility for SARI Operations & Maintenance costs; WHEREAS, a segment of the SARI lies within the Santa Ana River floodplain from the San Bernardino/Riverside/Orange County boundary line to the Savi Ranch business complex; WHEREAS, constructed in the early mid- 1970s, the SARI was originally buried about 20 feet below the river bed and over time the amount of soil cover over the SARI has reduced eroded and is now virtually exposed in some locations; WHEREAS, OCFCD in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is raising the height of Prado Dam for increased flood protection, including construction of a new outlet works capable of allowing accommodating releases of roughly up to30,000 cubic feet per second; WHEREAS, raising the Prado Dam height and completion of the Prado Dam feature of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project requires the acquisition of right of way behind the dam; WHEREAS, acquisition of the remaining parcels necessary for completion of the Prado Dam feature is a top priority of the OCFCD; 2 of 4 WHEREAS, the decreased soil cover and exposure of the SARI in addition to the Increased outlet flow from Prado Dam endangers the SARI and necessitates the timely relocation of the SARI to avoid a major line break; WHEREAS, the relocation of the SARI is atop priority for the Agencies given the potential risks posed by its current location; and WHEREAS, the Agencies agree that using State subvention funds to relocate the SARI is the preferred course of action because it gives OCFCD control over the construction of the project IMG2t NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Purpose: The Agencies believe that it is mutually beneficial to cooperate and to coordinate the expeditious completion of the Santa Ana River Interceptor Line Realignment Project (Project). The purpose of this MOU is to define roles and responsibilities of each party in this cooperative venture, as follows: Coordination between Agencies: • The Agencies agree to form an Executive Level Steering Committee (Steering Committee)whose purpose is to provide policy guidance and direction to the Project Working Group (described below). The Steering Committee will meet quarterly and the County of Orange CEO or his designee will be the Chair. • The Agencies agree to form a Project Working Group (Working Group) whose purpose will be to ensure satisfactory coordination between Agencies. OCSD, OCWD, OCFCD, and SAW PA agree to each assign a member to the Working Group who will act as the main point of contact for each agency for the Project. OCFCD's member will be the Chair. Other participating and interested agencies (Corps, Caltrans, State Parks, County HBP, etc.)will be invited to send representatives to the meetings. The Working Group will meet on a monthly basis or more frequently as needed. Coordination with Federal and State Government: • OCFCD will be the lead for all coordination with the Corps of Engineers. • OCFCD's lobbyist will be the lead for communication with Congressional Members for federal legislative requests. • The Agencies agree to support legislation as required to Include the SARI as part of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project and to increase the maximum authorized project cost.maximize available funding from Federal and State sources. 3of4 Financing: • Each Agency shall bear its own costs for participating in this MOU. • The Agencies will work cooperatively to develop an equitable cost sharing strategy for the Project. The Agencies will support the appropriation of State Subvention Funds for the purpose of reimbursing local agency costs on the SARI Line and the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project. • OCFCD will act as lead for coordination with the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) and submittal of Subvention claims to the DWR. Agreements: • The Agencies agree that they will cooperate with each other in the preparation of a cost sharing agreement prior to advertisement of bids. Planning, Engineering & Design: • OCFCD will act as lead agency for managing the preparation of the EIR/EIS, required engineering and preparation of plans and specifications. • OCFCD will act as lead agency for CEQA purposes. • OCSD and SAWPA will establish design criteria and review and approve the final plans. Permits and other Approvals: • OCFCD will be lead for obtaining all permits and other approvals required for the Project. • OCFCD will be lead agency for preparing reports, engineering, etc. as required to obtain approval from Caltrans and others. Rights-of-Way: • The Agencies will cooperate in the conveyance and abandonment of easement rights to accommodate Project needs. Construction and Maintenance: • Based upon plans approved by both SAWPA and OCSD, OCFCD will advertise, award and administer a construction contract for the Project. • Upon Completion of the Project, OCSD will retain ownership of accept maintenance responsibility for the maintenance and protection of the realigned SARI. Existing Agreements: • �his MOU is not intended to modify any existing agreements among the parties. These existing agreements shall remain in full force and effe*031. 4of4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Agency hereto has executed this MOU by its duly authorized representatives as of the dates set forth below. ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, A body corporate and politic in the State of California Date: By: Chairman, Board of Supervisors ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, Date: By: Chairman, Board of Directors ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, Date: By: General Manager Date: SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY, By: Chair 5of4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, 1 hereby certify that the Notice, Agenda and Supplemental Agenda for the Steering Committee meeting held on Wednesday, July 19, 2006,was duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the District's offices on Thursday, July 13, 2006. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of July, 2006. NC' Penny Kyle, Sg r t of the Board of Directors of Orange Count Sa i ation District Posted: July 13, 2006. 12:00 p.m. By: IRJ Signature HedeptWgendaZteedng COmmill66�009C801WIDn Fa m.doc SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA STEERING COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 10844 ELLIS AVENUE FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 2006 — 5:00 P.M. 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 Board 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 Board 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 Continued: Items may be continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee or Board 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). 10. Other business and communications or supplemental agenda items, if any. Add to closed session: Item 14(A)(3) Confer with General Counsel—Anticipated Litigation Possible initiation of litigation [Government Code Section 54956.9(c)]: One case. H bepeagende151aemq cpmmmeeQMA0M719N SC suppiamenlai agenda Closed Sesvw ace ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF MEETING pla.m 17141992 2411 STEERING COMMITTEE ..,: (7141 aa2 U3FG ..ww..[.d..m mail"a ad'. 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STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES FOR THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS 'Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Wednesday, October 25, 2006 'Wednesday, November 15, 2006 'Wednesday, December 20, 2006 Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 'Tentatively rescheduled from regular fourth Wednesday. H\Wepl\agenda\Steering Canmilteet2006W"ting Dates Form.2.doc STEERING COMMITTEE (1) Roll Call: Meeting Date: July 19, 2006 Meeting Time: 5:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned: o.m. Committee Members Jim Ferryman, Board Chair.................................................— Doug Davert, Vice Chair..................................................... Darryl Miller, FAHR Committee Chair................................. Carolyn Cavecche, OMTS Committee Chair.......................— Tod Ridgeway, PDC Committee Chair................................ Jim Silva, Supervisor.......................................................... Steve Anderson, Past Board Chair..................................... Others Brad Hogin, General Counsel Don Hughes Staff Present Jim Ruth, Interim General Manager Nick Arhontes, Director of Regional Assets& Services Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services David Ludwin, Director of Engineering Patrick Miles, Director of Information Technology Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance/Treasurer Simon Watson, Maintenance Manager Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary Other Staff Present Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison c: Lenora Crane H]dep0agendatsteenng Comm*ee@OO6k07\io11 Call Shem Folm.O.dm AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2006 AT 5 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California www.ocsd.com (1) ROLL CALL (2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM. IF NECESSARY (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS (4) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR (5) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER a. Monthly Status Report b. Independent Reviews C. Executive Search Process (6) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL (7) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent Calendar not specifically removed from same, as follows: a. Approve minutes of the June 28, 2006 Steering Committee meeting. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any. -2- July 19, 2006 Agenda 8) ACTION ITEMS 9) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Proposed MOU re protection of the Santa Ana River Interceptor Line b. Review Agenda Items scheduled to be presented to Committees inAugust (Information item only) C. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Board of Directors Meeting ofJuly 19, 2006 (10) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY (11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING (12) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT (13) FUTURE MEETING DATES The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Wednesday,August 23, 2006. The next Board Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m, Wednesday, August 23, 2006. (14) 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. Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation. Significant Exposure to Litigation[Government Code Section 54956.9(b)]: One case. 2. Confer re Appointment of Assistant General Manager, Government Code 54957(b)(1). -3- July 19, 2006 Agenda B. Reconvene in regular session C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session. (15) ADJOURNMENT 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. Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Steering Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest. As determined by the Chair, 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). Consent Calendar: All matters placed on the consent calendar are considered as not requiring discussion or further explanation, and unless a particular item is requested to be removed from the consent calendar by a Director of staff member, there will be no separate discussion of these items. All items on the consent calendar will be enacted by one action approving all motions, and casting a unanimous ballot for resolutions included on the consent calendar. All items removed from the consent calendar shall be considered in the regular order of business. The Committee Chair will determine if any items are to be deleted from the consent calendar. Items Continued: Items may be continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee meeting held within five(5)days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3). Meeting 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). 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. Notice to Committee Members: For any questions on the agenda or to place any items on the agenda, Committee members should contact the Committee Chair or Secretary ten days in advance of the Committee meeting. Committee Chair: Jim Ferryman (714)283-5910 ext. 123 Interim General Manager: James D.Ruth (714)593-7110 General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714)5CA-2606 Committee Secretary: Gail Ganeff (714)593-7101 (714)9684389 (Fax) E-mail: ❑gamsft@ocsd.com NIDEPMGEftMWEEFING COMMMrEE WM71M AC£NDAIOOC MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTE)= MEETING Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 5 p.m. A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 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: STAFF PRESENT: Directors Present: Jim Ruth, Interim General Manager Steve Anderson, Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Regional Assets Jim Ferryman, Vice Chair and Services Carolyn Cavecche, Chair, OMITS Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services Committee Jim Herberg, Director of Operations and Darryl Miller, Chairman, FAHR Committee Maintenance Tod Ridgeway, Chairman, PDC Committee David Ludwin, Director of Engineering Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Directors Absent Finance/Treasurer Jim Silva, County Supervisor Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel Mike Moore Don Hughes Layne Baroldi Barry Newton, Creative Management Ryan Wheeler Solutions, Inc. (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 Page 2 June 28, 2006 (4) RECEIVE, FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the May 24, 2006 Steering Committee meeting were approved as drafted. (5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR Chair Steve Anderson introduced Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison. Mr. Gold provided an update on three major issues relating to contracting procedures for the design- build Assembly Bill AB2580. CASA will hold their Annual Conference in Monterrey, CA on August 9-12, 2006. Directors are to notify committee secretary if they will attend. Mr. Anderson provided a brief report on his trip last week to Washington DC, accompanied by Wes Bannister, OCWD Chair, and Virginia Grebbien. They met with representatives from the Orange County delegation and Senators Feinstein and Boxer on the status of three projects for which we are seeking federal funding: GWRS, SARI line, and secondary treatment. Chair Anderson announced the standing committee meeting dates for July, and noted that, due to the League of Cities conference, the Steering Committee and Board meetings will meet a week earlier, on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, Director Ridgeway announced that he will not attend the July Steering and Board meetings. (6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER A. Due to time constraints, Interim General Manager Jim Ruth said he would review the June Status Report at the Board meeting tonight. B. Independent Reviews i. Operations and Maintenance Jim Herberg, Director of Operations and Maintenance, discussed the Spring 2006 Operations and Maintenance Staffing study and a proposed independent follow-up analysis which would provide a more detailed assessment of the work load, efficiency, and staffing needs for the O&M and RA&S departments. Directors expressed concerns with the estimated consulting services costs of $250,000 and directed staff to refer the independent review to the OMTS Committee for further discussion. Minutes of the Steering Committee Page 3 June 28, 2006 ii. Capital Improvement Plan David Ludwin, Director of Engineering, provided a brief history of the Capital Improvement Program and described the scope of work for the proposed CIP independent assessment. Directors expressed concern with the estimated costs proposed for an in depth review. Some directors agreed that staff has already provided a detailed review resulting in the $474 budget cut. Committee members concurred that the main focus now is to evaluate the current CIP portfolio. District staff was directed to go forward with the ASCE evaluation at an estimated cost of$20,000 and get further direction at the July PDC. (7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL There was no report. (8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-C) A. Performance Appraisal System for General Manager Recommend to the Board to approve the performance appraisal and evaluation program for the General Manager, dated June 28, 2006, to include the following elements: i. Board Management Appraisal Form with GM's recommended goals ii. GM's Annual Planner and Midyear Planner Form iii. GM Performance Appraisal Plan Guidelines Mr. Ruth introduced Barry Newton of Creative Management Solutions, Inc. who presented the new performance appraisal and evaluation program for the General Manager. Mr. Newton described the three major elements and said program will assist in clarifying Board priorities as well as District and General Manager goals. After some discussion, it was the consensus of all members present that the Steering Committee conduct the GM's performance appraisal interviews annually, with input from the full Board. Mr. Newton will present the program to the full Board in July. The Steering Committee directed General Counsel to agendize the GM's Performance Appraisal and Evaluation annually at the May and June Steering Committee and Board to jump start the process. i Minutes of the Steering Committee Page 4 June 28, 2006 B. The Agenda Items scheduled to be reviewed by the Board's working committees in July were reviewed. C. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board at tonight's meeting were reviewed. Directors requested that Item 22 be pulled from the Board agenda. (9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS. IF ANY a. Convene in Closed Session to confer re Appointment of Assistant General Manager, Government Code 54957(b)(1). This supplemental agenda item was considered under Closed Session. (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 Staff was directed to bring Item 2 of the CIP Independent Review scope of work to the PDC Committee in July for discussion. (12) CONSIDERATION OF UPCOMING MEETINGS The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 5 p.m. The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 7 p.m. (13) CLOSED SESSION The Committee convened at 6:30 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Sections 54956.9(b), 54957(b)(1), 54956.9(c), 54956.9(a), 54956.9, and 54957(b)(1) to discuss six 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 Minutes of the Steering Committee Page 5 June 28, 2006 Committee Closed Meetings. A report of the recommended actions will be publicly reported at the time the approved actions become final. At 7:10 p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session. (14) ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Submitted by: Gail Garrett Steering Committee Secretary n i0apn.peMetsteennp commmee�zaomMNuieaioazea sc Mhwn.aoc STEERING COMMITTEE Meeb.9Date rom.o Dir. 07/29/06 AGENDA REPORT (rem Num6e Rem NumE 9(a) Orange County Sanitation District FROM: Robert P. Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services Originator: Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison SUBJECT: Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Protection of the Santa Ana River Interceptor Line GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information only. SUMMARY Background The Santa Ana River Interceptor Line (SARI) is a sanitary sewer line that runs from the Inland Empire to OCSD's treatment plant in Huntington Beach. When originally constructed, the SARI was placed 20 feet below the Santa Ana River's bed; however, over time, with soil erosion, the SARI is exposed in some locations and the amount of cover has been reduced. A four-mile segment of the SARI paralleling SR-91 between the Riverside/San Bernardino County lines and SAVI Ranch in Anaheim Hills has suffered the greatest amount of erosion and must be relocated. Why is this an issue? With significant erosion of the soil over the SARI comes a greater risk of damaging the line and possible breakage, resulting in raw sewage running down the Santa Ana River and into the ocean. Adding to the urgency of the SARI is the construction of the Prado Dam project by Orange County Flood Control (OCFCD). By raising the height of Prado Dam, OCFCD will be tripling the amount of flow down the Santa Ana River during heavy storms. With increased flows, come more soil erosion and a greater chance of damaging the SARI. Multiple agency concerns Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) owns the SARI, while OCFCD is responsible for mitigating the damages to the SARI from the Prado Dam improvements. In addition, the Santa Ana River Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) owns the portion of the SARI outside Orange County and uses the line to send industrial and agricultural wastewater to be treated by OCSD. All three agencies have a major stake in seeing the improvements to the SARI carried out in a timely manner. The need for an agreement between agencies In early June, the three lead agencies met to discuss various roles and responsibilities and felt the best course of action would be a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Form No.DW-102 Agenda Rpporl-Sc Dept.020 Rpna¢d: 7/1012M Page 1 between the parties defining respective responsibilities. The County of Orange has drafted the attached MOU to spell out how the agencies would proceed in securing funding and relocating the SARI. As many steering committee members are aware, securing funding to relocate the SARI is one of OCSD's top priorities. Today, the agencies have a tentative agreement that the best course of action is for the County of Orange to take the lead on the construction of the SARI (as opposed to the Army Corps of Engineers) by utilizing State subvention funds. As a backstop, Congress has been asked to increase the authorization for Prado Dam expenses by $100 million so if subvention funds are not available, Federal funds (if appropriated) may be used. What's next? The attached draft agreement proposes a role for OCSD and an overall structure for the parties to move forward and secure funds to relocate the SARI in a timely manner. Staff is in the process of reviewing the draft MOU and will brief the committee at the meeting. Staff is seeking policy direction from the Steering Committee on the draft agreement to prepare an appropriate response to the County. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS None 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 ALTERNATIVES N/A CEQA FINDINGS N/A ATTACHMENTS Draft MOU Fam No.OW-102 Agenda RepnR-SC p pl 320 R.v,W 71IMMS Page 2 Steering Committee 7119/06 Agenda Item 9(a) Attachment 1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Santa Ana River Interceptor Line Realignment Project This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the terms of agreement reached between: Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD), and Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), and Orange County Water District (OCWD), and Santa Ana River Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) for the protection of the Santa Ana River Interceptor line (SARI). Collectively, the signatories are referred to as "Agencies" or individually as "Agency." WHEREAS, the SARI is a sanitary sewer line that conveys raw sewage from Orange County and brine (wastewater from agriculture, commercial and other sources) from the Inland Empire to OCSD's treatment plant in Huntington Beach; WHEREAS, OCSD owns and operates the SARI in Orange County, while SAWPA owns the SARI in Riverside County. Both share responsibility for SARI Operations & Maintenance costs; WHEREAS, a segment of the SARI lies within the Santa Ana River floodplain from the San Bernardino/Orange County boundary line to the Savi Ranch; WHEREAS, constructed in the early 1970s, the SARI was originally buried about 20 feet below the river bed and over time the amount of soil cover over the SARI has reduced and is virtually exposed in some locations; WHEREAS, OCFCD in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is raising the height of Prado Dam for increased flood protection, including construction of a new outlet works capable of accommodating releases of roughly 30,000 cubic feet per second, WHEREAS, raising the Prado Dam height and completion of the Prado Dam feature of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project requires the acquisition of right of way behind the dam, WHEREAS, acquisition of the remaining parcels necessary for completion of the Prado Dam feature is a top priority of the OCFCD, 1 of 4 WHEREAS, the decreased soil cover and exposure of the SARI in addition to the increased outlet flow from Prado Dam endangers the SARI; and Purpose: The Agencies believe that it is mutually beneficial to cooperate and to coordinate the expeditious completion of the Santa Ana River Interceptor Line Realignment Project (Project). The purpose of this MOU is to define roles and responsibilities of each party in this cooperative venture. Coordination between Agencies: • The Agencies agree to form an Executive Level Steering Committee (Steering Committee) whose purpose is to provide policy guidance and direction to the Project Working Group (described below). The Steering Committee will meet quarterly and the County of Orange CEO or his designee will be the Chair. • The Agencies agree to form a Project Working Group (Working Group) whose purpose will be to ensure satisfactory coordination between Agencies. OCSD, OCWD, OCFCD, and SAWPA agree to each assign a member to the Working Group who will act as the main point of contact for each agency for the Project. OCFCD's member will be the Chair. Other participating agencies (Corps, Caltrans, State Parks, County HBP, etc.) will be invited to send representatives to the meetings. The Working Group will meet on a monthly basis or more frequently as needed. Coordination with Federal and State Government: • OCFCD will be the lead for all coordination with the Corps of Engineers. • OCFCD's lobbyist will be the lead for communication with Congressional Members for federal legislative requests. • The Agencies agree to support legislation as required to include the SARI as part of the Santa Ana River Project and to increase the maximum authorized project cost. Financing: • Each Agency shall bear its own costs for participating in this MOU. • The Agencies will work cooperatively to develop an equitable cost sharing strategy for the Project. The Agencies will support the appropriation of State Subvention Funds for the purpose of reimbursing local agency costs on the SARI Line and the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project. • OCFCD will act as lead for coordination with the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) and submittal of Subvention claims to the DWR . Agreements: The Agencies agree that they will cooperate with each other in the preparation of a cost sharing agreement prior to advertisement. 2 of 4 Planning, Engineering & Design: • OCFCD will act as lead agency for preparation of the EIRJEIS required engineering and preparation of plans and specifications. • OCFCD will act as lead agency for CEQA purposes. • OCSD and SAWPA will establish design criteria and review and approve the final plans. Permits and other Approvals: • OCFCD will be lead for obtaining all permits and other approvals required for the Project. • OCFCD will be lead agency for preparing reports, engineering, etc. as required to obtain approval from Caltrans and others. Rights-of-Way: • The Agencies will cooperate in the conveyance and abandonment of easement rights to accommodate Project needs. Construction and Maintenance: • Based upon plans approved by both SAWPA and OCSD, OCFCD will advertise, award and administer a construction contract for the Project. • Upon Completion of the Project, OCSD will accept maintenance responsibility for the maintenance and protection of the realigned SARI. J1/ 3 of 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Agency hereto has executed this MOU by its duly authorized representatives as of the dates set forth below. ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, A body corporate and politic in the State of California Date: By: Chairman, Board of Supervisors ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, Date: By: Chairman, Board of Directors ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, Date: By: General Manager Date: SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY, By: Chair 4of4 STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To etl.of Dr. 7/19/O6 AGENDA REPORT Itern Number IemNumber 9( Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, Interim General Manager Originator: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary SUBJECT: August 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 August. 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 August: PDC Committee: 1. Ratify Change Order No. 2 for Contract No. I-2-4A, Bushard Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation 2. Ratify Change Order No. 10 for Contract No. 7-36, 7-39, and 7-41, Gisler-Redhill Trunk Improvements 3. Ratify Change Order No. 1 for Job No. FE05-20, Water Distribution System Modifications 4. Approve Closeout Agreement for Job No. J-67, Peak Flow Management 5. Approve PSA for Job No. J-97, Laboratory Refurbishment at Plant No. 1 6. Approve Amendment No. 2 to PSA for Job No. P2-80, Primary Treatment Rehabilitation/Refurbishment 7. Approve Increase in Construction Cost Estimate for Job No. P2-90, Trickling Filters at Plant No. 2 8. Receive and File the Strategic Plan Update Dated April 2006 for Job No. J-101, Collection System Model and Strategic Plan 9. Approve New Grants and Time Extensions for Job No. J-73, Cooperative Projects Grant Program The OMTS and FAHR Committees will be dark in August PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY N/A BUDGETIMPACT ❑ This item has been budgeted. (Line item: ) ❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds. ❑ This item has not been budgeted. ® Not applicable (information item) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NA ALTERNATIVES NA CEQA FINDINGS Not a project. ATTACHMENTS NA 99 H.oopt� a1tewrq CMMm169VJYv M7I 9 Wof Lid WARa forty u3t-v60x Ra.aaa e M Page 2 STEERING COMMITTEE MeetingDete To Bd.ofDir. " '06 Item AGENDA REPORT NumEer Item NumEer 9(u Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, Interim General Manager Originator: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary SUBJECT: Agenda Items for Consideration by the Board GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Review with staff the agenda items tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Board at its July 19, 2006 meeting. SUMMARY Staff routinely prepares for the Steering Committee lists of items scheduled for presentation to the Working Committees and the Board at their next monthly meetings. This allows the Steering Committee the opportunity to review these items early enough to make reassignments in the review or approval process. The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Board at the July 19, 2006 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) Receive and file Summons and Complaint re Christopher Spencer v. Orange County Sanitation District, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 06CC05848, in connection with Rehabilitation of 14'" Street Pump Station, Contract No. 5-51, and Rehabilitation of"A" Street Pump Station, Contract No. 5-52, and authorize General Counsel to appear and defend the interests of the District. 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 June 28, 2006, to be filed. Non-Consent Calendar b. Review and consideration of agenda items considered by the Steering Committee re the July 19, 2006 meeting. C. Consideration of items deleted from Steering Committee Consent Calendar, if any 12. OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (OMTS) OMTS Consent Calendar a. Order draft Operations, Maintenance and Technical Services Committee Minutes for the meeting held on July 5, 2006 to be filed. OMTS Non-Consent Calendar b. Consideration of items deleted from OMTS Consent Calendar, if any. 13. PLANNING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (PDC) PDC Consent Calendar a. Order draft Planning, Design and Construction Committee Minutes for the regular meeting held on July 6 2006, to be filed. b. Ratify Change Order No. 9 to Secondary Treatment Facilities Process Upgrades at Plant No. 2, Job No. P2-47-3, with Morrow-Meadows Corporation, authorizing an addition of$82,199, and 100 calendar days, increasing the total contract amount to $7,344,607. C. (1) Ratify Change Order No. 3 to Santa Ana River Interceptor, 2005 Emergency Repairs from 10,000 CFS Release, Contract No. 2-41-46, with Ken Thompson, Inc., authorizing an addition of$15,700 and 50 calendar days, increasing the total contract amount to $1,446,273.; and, H�PneaendaiStWna cOMMffl V0o6W 71111!i%C)List N Me Ia Jury Bwma OOOaoc Revises MM11 Page 2 (2) Accept Santa Ana River Interceptor, 2005 Emergency Repairs from 10,000 CFS Release, Contract No. 2-41-18, as complete, authorizing execution of the Notice of Completion and approving the Final Close Out Agreement. d. Ratify Change Order No. 9 to Gisler-Redhill Trunk Improvements, Reach "A", Contract No. 7-36; Orange Trunk Improvements, Contract No. 7-39; Gisler-Redhill/North Trunk Improvements, Contract No. 7-41; and City of Tustin Project Nos. 6106 and 6151, with ARB, Inc., authorizing an addition of$643,271, increasing the total contract amount to $21,534,951. e. Ratify Change Order No. 1 to Activated Sludge Plant Rehabilitation at Plant No. 1, Job No. P1-82, with J. R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc., authorizing an addition of$149,078 and a time extension of 101 calendar days, increasing the total contract amount to $32,342,078. f. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell to provide additional design services for Trickling Filters at Plant No. 2, Job No. P2-90, for an additional amount of $397,680, increasing the total amount not to exceed $10,083,220. g. Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Service Contract with NRG Thermal Services, LLC, providing for additional field services for Air Quality Improvements, Job No. J-79, for an additional amount of$90,483, increasing the total not to exceed amount to $2,338,437. h. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for Bushard Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Job No. 1-2-4, providing for the additional construction management services, for an additional amount of$478,693, increasing the total amount not to exceed $2,531,286. i. Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, providing for additional engineering services for Primary Clarifiers 16-31 and Related Facilities, Job No. P1-37, for an additional amount of$588,575, increasing the total amount not to exceed $6,787,436. j. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Conveyance, Disassembly and Abandonment Agreement with the International Bay Clubs, Inc. regarding the existing Rocky Point Pump Station, Contract No. 5-50, extending the abandonment deadline by three years. k. Approve grant funding for the following Cooperative Projects: (1) $300,000 for Garden Grove Sanitary District for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection and sewer condition assessment; and (2) $325,000 for the City of Cypress for CCTV inspection and sewer condition assessment, for a total of$625,000. HN WpM51"sYp C=MMMtO'b`OT1171% %C)WO Ms W Nu BwrOu.CxOx Page 3 I. Ratify use of the General Manager's emergency purchasing authOflty, Resolution No. OCSD 99-23, for Purchase Order Nos. 50018-OS, 52747- OS, 53411-OS, and 55070-OS issued to Frost Company for a total amount not to exceed $224,000 for emergency repairs to the critical process equipment installed in the Solids Storage and Truck Loading Facility, Job No. P2-60. M. Ratify Change Order No. 19 to Bushard Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Job No. 1-2-4, with Steve P. Rados, Inc., authorizing a credit of$4,358,204, decreasing the total contract amount to $30,528,502. PDC Non-Consent Calendar n. Consideration of items deleted from PDC Consent Calendar, if any. 14. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE FAHR Consent Calendar a. Order draft Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee Minutes for the Benefits Workshop held on June 15, 2006, and the regular meeting held July 12, 2006, to be filed. (Minutes for 07112106 to be distributed at 07119106 Board Meeting.) b. Recommend to the Board of Directors to adopt Resolution No. OCSD 06- 17, Authorizing the District's Treasurer to Invest and/or Reinvest District's Funds; Adopting District's Investment Policy Statement and Performance Benchmarks for FY 2006-07; and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 05-21. FAHR Non-Consent Calendar C. Consideration of items deleted from FAHR Consent Calendar, if any. 15. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Legislative Affairs Consent Calendar a. Order Legislative Affairs Committee Minutes for the meeting held on July 11, 2006 to be filed. Legislative Affairs Non-Consent Calendar b. Consideration of items deleted from FAHR Consent Calendar, if any. x:pepepmMa,5lee,mp co-nmue.¢aasoTw,806�lq Us,W M+fa.Wy Benear Uocaec R.w�: games Page 4 16. GWR SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE (GWRSSC) GWRSSC Consent Calendar a. Order Joint Groundwater Replenishment System Steering Committee Minutes for the meeting held on June 12, 2006, to be filed. GWRSSC Non-Consent Calendar b. Consideration of items deleted from GWRSSC Consent Calendar, if any. NON-CONSENT CALENDAR 17. Approve a contract with Platinum Advisors at $5,000 per month for a nine-month period from April 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 for Legislative Advocacy Services and the option to renew for an additional one-year period at the discretion of the Steering Committee and return to the Board of Directors for approval. 18. Approve an agreement with the Irvine Community Development Company to retain and pay engineering and environmental consultants for an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide engineering services relating to the SARI line shallow profile alternative study and Mountain Park Sewer Line Connection, in a form approved by General Counsel. 19. Closed Session 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 M'+wW�esaer+q canmmxxmwlmlfwe e�q uiann.m agemraaraac.aoc Page 5 CEQA FINDINGS Not a project. ATTACHMENTS NA 99 M WepMgwda%SWev CmmmRl�owwn 7If ac)un d Ms for Jury coa r.dmOw R... e 8 Page 6 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