HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-30 MUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2007 — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
A special meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District
(Government Codes 54956 and 54954(b)(5))was held on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 4:30
p.m., at the Ambrosia Fine Food Restaurant, 1020 K Street, Sacramento, California.
(1) A quorum was declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Directors Present: STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Ferryman, Chair Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison
Doug Davert, Vice Chair
Mark Waldman
Larry Crandall OTHERS PRESENT:
Steve Anderson Senator Lou Correa
Phil Luebben Assemblyman Mike Duvall
Cathy Green Assemblyman Jim Silva
Heather Dion, Townsend Public Affairs
DIRECTORS ABSENT Casey Elliott, Townsend Public Affairs
None Holly Fraumeni, Platinum Advisors
Beau Biller, Platinum Advisors
(2) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
(3) DISCUSSION
Board members discussed three key issues with legislators: SB 645 (Correa) granting design-build
authority to OCSD; the safe application of biosolids and the District's opposition to SB 55 (Florez);
and including wastewater as an eligible activity in Proposition 84.
(4) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2007.
(5) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. AURA
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
(Government Codes 54956 and 54954(b)(5))
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2007 —4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Ambrosia Fine Food
1030 K Street
Sacramento, CA
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
www.ocsd.com
(1) ROLL CALL
(2) PUBLIC COMMENTS
(3) Discuss legislative issues affecting Orange County Sanitation District
(4) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 27,
2007.
(5) ADJOURNMENT
-2- May 30, 2007 Agenda
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 Clerk of the Board.
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: Alt 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 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).
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
Clerk of the Board'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 Ferrymen (714)283.5910 ext. 123
General Manager: James D. Ruth (714)593.7110
Assistant General Manager: Bob Ghirelll (714)593-7400
General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714)564-2606
Committee Secretary: Gall Garrett (714)593-7101
(714)968.4389 (Fax)
E-mail: ggarrettQ9csd.com
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