HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11 MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday, November 28 2007 at 5:30 p.m., in the District's Administrative
Office.
(1) A quorum was declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STAFF PRESENT:
Directors Present: Jim Ruth, General Manager
Jim Ferryman, Chair Bob Ghirelli,Assistant General Manager
Doug Davert, Vice Chair Nick Amontes, Director of Operations and
Mark Waldman,Administration Committee Maintenance
Chair Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Larry Crandall, Operations Committee Chair Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
Cathy Green Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Phil Luebben Administrative Services
Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison
DIRECTORS ABSENT Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board
Steve Anderson Juanita Skillman
Barbara Collins
OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Bell
Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel
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(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM OHANOE COUNTY ANKAi�O 1 Ic;T
No appointment was necessary. DEC 19 2001
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
(4) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Jim Fenyman announced the mid-year CASA conference would be held in Indian Wells,
January 9-12, 2007. He also noted that the tour of secondary treatment projects at Plant No. 1
provided to the Operations Committee would be extended to all board members.
The upcoming committee meeting dates for December were reviewed. It was noted that the
Board and Steering Committee meetings for December are scheduled one week earlier due to
the holiday season. A social will follow the Board meeting.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
November 28, 2007
Page 2
(5) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Jim Ruth reviewed activities included in his November Status Report,which
was included with the Board package.
(6) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
There was no report.
(7) ACTION ITEMS
A. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the
October 24, 2007 Steering Committee meeting.
B. General Manager Jim Ruth advised that the Steering Committee requested staff
to look again at the financial plan to see if the proposed five-year rate structure
could be reduced. It was determined that staff had anticipated a higher variable
debt that did not occur, and that the debt could be added to the District's interest
risk. Staff reduced the five-year rate structure program to 10.5%; 10%; 10%;
9.8%;and, 9.8%, and incorporated those rates into the Five-Year Strategic Plan.
It was then:
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend that the Board of
Directors (1)Approve the Five-Year Strategic Plan dated November 2007;and,
(2)Authorize staff to implement the goals and strategies contained in the plan.
(8) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Legislative Affairs Report: Michael Gold reported that the Water Resources
Development Act(W RDA)containing SARI authorization language had become
law after Congress voted to override the President's veto.
Staff has been working with the federal lobbyists to identify the best time to travel
back to Washington, DC to discuss SARI and Secondary treatment funding.
It was announced that the Legislative Strategic Planning session to set goals and
objectives for 2008 was scheduled for January 23 from 3:00 to 5:00, prior to the
Steering Committee meeting.
B. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board of Directors at the
October 24, 2007 meeting were reviewed.
C. The agenda items scheduled to be reviewed by the Board's working committees
in December were reviewed.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
November 28, 2007
Page 3
(9) CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
(10) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
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 MEETING
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday. December 19, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
(13) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, 1 hereby certify that
the Notice and the Agenda for the Steering Committee meeting to be held on
November 28, 2007, was duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the
District's offices on November 20, 2007.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of
November, 2007.
Penny M. I le, Clerk 6f the Board
Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
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Our Mission
Statement President's Message
The mission of the
California Association
of Sanitation Agencies Dear CASA Members:
is to provide proactive
leadership,Innovative As this years CASA President,I look forward to welcoming you to the Mid-Year
solutions,and timely Conference at the Hyatt Grand Champions in Indian Wells on January 9-12,2008.
education and We continue to enhance the conference program to reflect the dynamic changes of
information to CASA the stale and federal legislative forums as well as address the ever developing issues
members,legislators, facing the wastewater community on regulatory and legal fronts.
and the public,and to
promote partnerships The program features several highlights worth mentioning:
on wastewater •State Senator Dean Flomz has been invited as our keynote speaker.
issues with other •The technical forums will discuss water recycling sustainability opportunities and
organizations,so that cross-media issues between air and land.
sound public health •Saturday morning's panel will discuss the stale,federal,regulatory,and legal
and environmental issues facing our industry presented by CASAS team of experts.
goals may be achieved. •Don't miss the Annual Recognition Reception on Thursday evening hosted by the
CASA Associates;or
•The award winning presentations featuring the recipients of the 2007 Achievement
Awards Program.
I will open the conference at Thursday's luncheon where delegates will be briefed on
the results of the CASA Executive Board Planning Retreat.As mentioned in the high-
lights,Saturday's panel discussion following the breakfast will feature presentations
on water quality matters facing our industry with participants sharing their knowledge
about our state and federal advocacy efforts,a regulatory and legal outlook,biosolids
program update and committees action reports.
I hope to see you in Palm Springs for the Mid-Year Conference and ask that you
join me at the President's Reception on Friday evening.Until than,beat regards and
please don't hesitate to call the CASA office with questions about the conference.
Sincerely,
Kamil Azoury,CASA President
CASA
Mid-Year Conference
Ensuring Clean Water for California
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Golf Tournament
Registration form
Don't miss
A golf tournament has been set for Wednesday,January 9,2008 at the RANCHO MIRAGE the 2008 golf
COUNTRY CLUB.A shotgun start is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.;please
arms no later than 8:00 a.m.
tournament!
The country dub is located at the comer of Bob Hope Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive.
The club has a dress code,and no short shorts,blue jeans or t-shirts are permitted.
Cost: $70.00-this Includes green fees,golf carts and tournament prizes;.
If you plan to participate,please return this form,with a check for$70,00.
You must send this form in to be eligible to play.
Make checks payable to Mike Dunbar
RETURN FORM BY January 2,2008• (Maps and foursomes YAJI he sent at that firm.) Send form to:
Golfer: Mike Dunbar
South Coast Water District
P.O. Box 30205
District/Firm:
Laguna Niguel,CA 92607-0205
Phone:(949)499-4555
Phone: FAX: FAX:(949)499-4256
Cell:(949)533-4052
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Preferred foursome:
Please note the early start
time of 8.30 a.m.
POLICY. You must be
registered for the conterence �i
to participate.
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Golf Tournament
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Wednesday - January 9, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.
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Wednesday Thursday
January 9, 2008 January 10, 2008 continued
9.00-2:30 p.m. 11:30-Noon
CSRMA Training Seminar New Member Orientation
See registration form i
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................................................................................... i 12:15-1:15p.m.-OPENING CONFERENCE LUNCHEON
8:30-2:30 p.m.-GOLF TOURNAMENT •President's Welcome and Executive Board Report
Rancho Mirage County Club •Executive Director's Report
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Noon-5:00 p.m. 1:30-3:00 p.m.-OPENING SESSION
Registration -1st Vice President Harry Price presiding
2:00-5:00 P.m. i ...................................................... .... ...........................
CASA Executive Board Meeting1.30-2.OD P.m.
•The SmartCover®Sewer Monitoring System
5:30-7:30 p.m. j
CSRMA Executive Board MeetingTechnical Achievement Award Winner-small agency
-Fallbrook Public Utility District and Hadronex
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2:00-2:30 p.m.
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""" -""""""""""""""""'-"""""""""""""" •Investigating the Fundamental Basis for Selectors
to Improve Activated Sludge Settling
Technical Achievement Award Winner-large agency
i - East Bay Municipal U01ity District
Thursday .....................................................................................
2: - p.m.
January 10, 2008 Environmental Safari:A Water Quality Expedition
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.................._............_...._...................................._........................_............._..._.......i i Public Outreach/Education Achievement Award
Winner-small agency
so-5:00 P.M. -Goleta Sanitary District
Registration ............................................................................
................................................................................... 3:30-5:00 P.m. i
8:00-9:00 a.m. Directors Meeting
Continental Breakfast Chair Wyatt Tmkel,Inland Empire Utilities Agency
................................................................................... •Understanding the Long-Range Value of Post i
8:45-10:15 a.m.-JOINT AIRAAND FORUMS Retirement Benefits i
Cross Media Issues i ..................................................................................... :
Chairs Ed McCormick,East Bay Municipal Utility District 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Frank Caponi,Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Managers Meeting
1. Blosolids Program Update... Chair Keith Lewinger,Fallbmok Public Utility District
a.National Sewage Sludge Survey •On Time and Under Budget:Managers and Consultants
b.California Research Bureau Report on the Same Teaml
Greg Kesler,P.E.,CASA Biosolids Program Manager Moderator:Keith Lewinger
2.Cross-Media Issues Introduction:Blake Anderson,Blake Anderson Consulting
a.San Joaquin Air Distract Rule 4565 Top 10 Points for Being a Great Consultant(Client Team
Mike Moore,Orange County Sanitation District Pane.
b.South Coast Air District Rule 1133 Mike Dunbar,South Coast Water District-Managers
Frank Capone,Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Perspective
3.Land/Forest Fire Rehabilitation Pewaiz Anwar,Brown And Caldwell-Consultant Perspective
Bob Brobst,U.S.EPA Region 8 Ron Young,Elsinore✓alley Municipal Water District-Manager/
................................................................................... i i Consultant PerspecWe i
10:30-Noun-WATER FORUM i .....................................................................................
Sustainability 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Chair Ben Hornstein,East Bay Municipal Utility District Associates Recognition Reception
1.Water Recycling's Window of Opportunityl
Gary Wolff,State Water Resources Control Board lace Chair
Martha Davis,Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Mary Grace Pawson, Winter&Kelly
2.FOG:From SSOs to Energy
Ken Greenberg, U.S.EPA Region 9
Chandra Johannesson,City of Riverside
Friday Saturday
January 11, 2008 January 12, 2008
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7:30-9:00 a.m. 7:30-9:00 a.m.
CSRMA Board of Directors Meeting Executive Board Meeting
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.................................................................................. 8:00-9:00 a.m.
8:00—4:00 p.m. All American Breakfast !
Registration
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......................a.m....................... ........ .............................. i 9:00—11:00 a.m.-GENERAL SESSION
8:00—10:00
Spouses/Guests Meet 8 Greet
go— 10:30 a.m. HotelInformation
State Legislative Committee Meeting
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10:45—Noon Please make your reservations as soon as possible.
Federal Legislative Committee Meeting
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Hyatt Grand Champions
11:00-1:15 p.m. neon Wells Lane
Indian
Indian Walls,CA
92210
Communications Committee Meeting Phone:(760)341-1000-1000•Toll Free:(800)233-1234(central reservations)
.................................................................................. Website:www.grandchampions.hyatt.com
12:00—1:15 p.m.
Associates Committee Meeting Room Reservations:
.................................................................................. •CASA Room Rate:$215.00(Plus tex)-for Single/Double Occupancy
N000—4:00 p.m. •Please Identify yourself as a CASA member to receive this spedal rate.
Attorneys Committee Meeting •Cut-Off Date for reservations is Saturday,DecemberA 2007
•Check-in:4:00 p.m.and Check-out:12:00 noon
.................................................................................. •The Hyatt Is a large property and some room locations may cause attend-
NOaD—1:O' p.m. ees to walk a long distance.
Lunch On Your Own
.................................................................................. Ground Transportation:
1:15-4:00 p.m.-GENERAL SESSION The Hyatt Grand Champions is located in the foothills of the San Jacinto
•President Kamll Azoury presiding Mountains In Indian Wells(Palm Springs area)and travel time is 25 minutes
from Palm Springs Int'I Airport or 70 miles from Ontario Intl Airport.There is
1:15—2:15 p.m. no cost for self-perking and the room rate Includes unlimited access to the
Ague Serena Spa facilities, Health and Fhness Center,along with a wide ar-
Keynote Speaker:State Senator Dean Florez(Invited) ray of onsea amenities. Hotel guests have complimentary use the Shopper
Hopper to local adractions.Further information is available at the hotel's front
2:15-2:45 p.m. desk.
•Joint Outtall"A"Units 2,3A and 3B Trunk Sewer
Rehabilitation Ground Transportation-Palm Springs Int'I Airport
•Taxi service(approx.S55 one-way)
Outstanding Capital Improvements Project Award •Car rentals
—Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Hotel Room Reservations and Waiting Lisb
The Hyatt Grand Champions reservations Department will manage the CASA
2:45—3:00 p.m.-Break waiting list and assures us that our delegates will be able to reserve a room
based on CASKS group block.This year,the Reservations Department will
3:00—3:30 p.m. accept a maximum of three(3)rooms under one name.The conference page
•Changing the Safety Culture and Achieving Results on CASHii websits-www.casaweb.org will include the Hyatt's online room
reservations link.tl you make advanced reservations for delegates and
Organizational Innovational Award some of those individuals do not mg/aterfor the conference please can.
call those moms by Decembers.Your help will ensure all members attend-
-Union Sanitary District ing the conference have a room at the negotiated rate and alleviate CASKS
liability for additional costs associated with contractual obligations regarding
3:30—4:00 p.m. the room block.
•FOG Residential Outreach Program-FOG CAN
Campaign CASA'S Late Cancellation Policy:
CASA initiated a Late Cancellation Policy because of the large number of
Public Outreach/Educatlon Achievement Award cancellations in the final days approaching each conference.Our contractual
Winner—large agency obligations with the hotel hold CASA liable if we do not meet our room guar-
antees. Please note CASKS fate Cancellation Policy on the bottom of the
—Orange County Sanitation District registration form.if you cannot attend,send a colleague in your place by no-
tifying the CASA office.The late fee for canceling on or before December
CIS—5:00 p.m. 21,2007 is$25.No refunds after December 21.
Program Planning Meeting
Overflow Hotel:
' ec R"""'". The Mamott Renaissance Esmerelda Is located 44-4001ntlian Wells Lane,
5:00 7: next door to the Hyatt Grand Champions and rates are based on availability.
PreaideM's Reception For reservations call(760)773-4444.
CA S s January 9-1 2008
f1 f1 Hyatt Grand Champions, Indianan Wells,CA
Mid-Year Conference
Ensuring Clean Water for California
Registration Form- please select the appropriate box and complete information
❑Delegate$425 ❑Thurs.only$212.50 ❑Fri.only$212.50
First Name: Last Name'.
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No.of Delegates include all functions s$425=
No.of Delegates,Thursday only s$212.50=
No.of Delegates,Friday only a$212.50=
No.of Attorneys for Committee Meeting only z$1 Do=
No.of Delegates for Communications Committee only a$ 65=
No.of Guests includes Receptions and Breakfast functions: x$ 65=
No.of Guests for Conference Luncheon only z$ 40=
Total:
Payment Method
❑Online registration with credit card:visit us at www.casaweb.org and click on"Conference"-Visa and MasterCard accepted online
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•$25 cancellations fee on or before Friday,December 21,2007 1215 K Street,Suite 2290
•No Refund for late cancellations after December 21,2007 Sacramer44 CA 95614
tax: (916 - 41
•Send a colleague if you can not attend,please notify the office fax:(91 )�231 231-212141
CSRMA
Training Seminar
Learn How Wastewater Utilities
Are Working Smarter...Not Harder!
Sponsored by:California Sanitation Risk Management Authority(CSRMA)
Sessions and Topics When
9:00-10:15 a.m. Wednesday,January 9,2008
Insurance 101:What's the Difference Between a Certificate of 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Insurance antl a Hold Harmless Clause and Why Should I Care?
A city hires a small contractor to repair a tiny leak in a city golf course Where
clubhouse roof.The clubhouse manager estimates the job should Hyatt Grand Champions Resort
cost no more than$200.The clubhouse manager doesn't ask about 44.6001ndian Wells Lane
the contractor's insurance....the contractor uses a blowtorch to dry the
area around the leak and sets the clubhouse on fire,buming it to the Indian Wells,CA 92210
ground.Do you think the contractor had insurance?This seminar will Phone:760-341-1000
answer that question and more!
-Seth Cole,Alliant Insurance Services cost
.........................................................................................
10:15-10:30 a.m. The seminar is free to all CSRMA members.
Break There will be a nominal fee of S50 for all non-CSRMA
......................................................................................... members(Cash or check only,payable to CSRMA
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. either in advance or at the door).
CSRMA's Residential Sewer Backup Response and Claims
Howl Handling Policy and Procedure-What Do I Need To Do and How to register
This Policy and Procedure(P&P),approved by the CSRMA Board of Registration via the GSRMA web site at:
Director's at their August 2007 meeting,outlines the Best Manage- hftpJ/www.onlinetminingsys.com/viewwminam.cfm
ment Practices for responding to sewer backups into private resi-
dences and working with Carl Warren and Company to manage any Questions
resulting claim that CSRMA requires its members to have addressed
in their Sewer Backup Response and Claims Management Program. Please contact David Palzer,CSRMA Risk Control
This seminar will provide attendees with resources,case studies and Adviser at losscontml®sbcglobal.net or
sample materials to assist with compliance. at 707.373.9709.
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12:00-12:45 p.m.
Lunch
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12:45-2:30 p.m.
Maintaining Organizational Effectiveness After a Disaster:The
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CSRMA Online Business Continuity Plan Builder please Note'
Business Continuity Planning is a methodology used to create a plan It is important we have an accurate headcountprior to
for how an organization will resume partially or completely uninter-
rupted critical function(s)within a predetermined time after a disaster. for those attending the seminar Please take moment
This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of the
CSRMA Online Business Continuity Plan Builder,a state-of-the-aft to pre-mgisterNyou plan to attend.
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contingency plans around those operations fast and easy.
-David Patter,CSRMA Risk Control Advisor
1215 K Street,Suite CASA
Sacramento,CA 95814
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STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD
MEETING DATES
*December 19, 2007
January 23, 2008
February 27, 2008
March 26, 2008
April 23, 2008
May 28, 2008
June 25, 2008
July 23, 2008
August 27, 2008
September 17, 2008
October 22,2008
*November 19, 2008
*Meetings being held the third Wednesday of the month.
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: November 28, 2007 Meeting Time: 5730 p.m.
Committee Members
Jim Ferryman, Board Chair................................................. ...........
DougDavert, Vice Chair..................................................... ...........
Mark Waldman,Administration Committee Chair................ ...........
Larry Crandall, Operations Committee Chair....................... ...........
PhilLuebben....................................................................... ..........._
CathyGreen. ...................................................................... ..........._
SteveAnderson.................................................................. ..........._
Others
Brad Hogin, General Counsel............................................. ...........
Staff Present
JimRuth, General Manager................................................... .
Bob Ghirelli,Assistant General Manager.................................. .
Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations& Maintenance................. .
Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering.......................................
Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services..................................
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance&Administrative Services.......
Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison....................................
Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board...........................................
Other Staff Present
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007 AT 5:30 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
1. Declaration of Quorum
2. Appointment of Chair Pro Tem, if necessary
3. Public Comments
4. Report of Committee Chair
5. Report of General Manager
6. Report of General Counsel
7. Action Items
A. Approve minutes of the October 24, 2007 Steering Committee meeting. (Minutes
to be distributed at 11/2a/07 Steering Committee meeting.)
B. (1)Approve the Five-Year Strategic Plan dated November 2007; and,
(2)Authorize staff to implement the goals and strategies contained in the plan.
(Book Page 5)
8. Information Items
A. Legislative Affairs Report—Gold (Book Page 39)
B. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Board of Directors Meeting of
November 28, 2007. (Book Page 51)
Book Page I
November 28, 2007
C. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Operations Committee Meeting on
December 5. 2007, and for Administration Committee Meeting on December 12,
2007. (Book Page 57)
9. 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
B. Reconvene in regular session
C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session.
10. Other business and communications or supplemental agenda items, if any
11. Matters which a Director may wish to place on a future agenda for action and staff
report.
12. Future Meeting Date: The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for
December 19, 2007, at 5:30 P.M.
13. Adjournment
Book Page '_'
November 28, 2007
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 5 9954.2,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 Rem 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 Rem 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 Rem 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 Adioummerd: 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 Clerk of the Board ten days in advance of the Committee meeting.
Commdtee Chair: Jim Fenyman (714)283-5910 ext. 123
General Manager: James D. Ruth (714)593-7110
General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714)4151000
Clerk of the Board: Penny Kyle (714)593-7130
E-mail: PkyIe@L0csd.com
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The STEERING COMMITTEE minutes
of the meeting held October 24, 2007
were not available for this mailing .
These minutes will be distributed at the
November 28, 2007 Steering Committee
meeting . Once the minutes are
finalized, they will also be available on
the Sanitation District's website
(www.ocsd.com).
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meebrgoate TO BO.Or DU.
11/28/07 1 11/28/07
AGENDA REPORT Item Number Rem Number
7(bl Orange County Sanitation District 9fhl
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator. Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: STRATEGIC PLAN
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
(1)Approve the Five-Year Strategic Plan dated November 2007; and,
(2)Authorize staff to implement the goals and strategies contained in the plan.
SUMMARY
The Plan contains revised Mission and Vision Statements, articulates the values of the
organization through a set of core values, outlines the risks facing the District, lays out a series
of targets that define our levels of service (LOS), and a number of strategic goals designed to
support the service levels and to mitigate the risks. A financing strategy is contained in the plan
to support implementation of the LOS and strategic goals.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
The Board of Directors met over the summer 2007 in a series of four strategic planning
workshops to consider elements of the plan and provide policy direction to staff for preparing the
plan. Workshops were held on August 1 and 8, September 19 and October 11.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• The strategic plan is a planning tool that brings the Board of Directors to agreement
around a level of service for the District's ratepayers. The plan is the result of a series of
workshops during which the Board articulated a clear direction and vision for the
agency.
• The Strategic Plan provides clear direction to staff for development of the Proposition
218 rate notice, a five year sewer user fee schedule, the FY2008-09 CIP and budget.
• The plan provides a five year roadmap with strategic goals and actions and a financial
strategy to support implementation. The financing strategy proposes annual rate
increases over each of the next five years of 10.5%, 10%, 10%, 9.8%, and 9.8%for
fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13.
CEQA
The strategic plan is a feasibility and planning document that describes, among other things,
possible future actions which the Board of Directors has not approved, adopted, or funded. The
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adoption of the strategic plan does not amount to the approval of any individual project. The
Board will consider individual projects at a later date, based on project-specific environmental
review. The strategic plan has no binding legal effect on later activities.
With respect to the Proposition 218 Notice, no additional CEQA review is required for new
sewer user rates and connection fees that are intended to fund projects that have been
analyzed in a previously certified or approved CEQA document (e.g EIR, Negative Declaration,
Notice of Exemption). This would include projects that were addressed in the 1999 Strategic
Plan EIR, the 2002 Secondary Treatment SEIR, and the 2007 Collection System Improvement
Plan PEIR. Projects that have not been analyzed in a previously certified or approved CEQA
document and are designed to maintain existing service and capacity are exempt from CEQA
pursuant to Pub. Resources Code §21080(b)(8); 14 Cal. Code Regs 15273(a). These projects
include (1) projects to divert wastewater to Treatment Plant No. 1 for the GWRS; (2) projects to
improve odor control (e.g. additional scrubbers); and (3) projects that are needed to comply with
existing air quality regulations relating to air toxics and NOx. The District is not proposing to
fund any new projects(other than those that have already been approved)that increase sewer
services or expand the capacity of the treatment plants or the collection system.
ATTACHMENTS
Strategic Plan
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Orange County Sanitation District
Five - Year Strategic Plan
November 2007
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OCSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS.................................................ii
STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT TEAM...........................................ii
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER .............................iii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY........................................................... iv
A UNIFIED STRATEGIC PLAN ..................................................v
OVERVIEW............................................................................ 1
OCSD MISSION STATEMENT.................................................. 2
OCSD VISION STATEMENT .................................................... 3
CORE VALUES....................................................................... 4
LEVELS OF SERVICE............................................................... 5
Environmental Stewardship............................................... 6
BusinessPrinciples............................................................ 8
Wastewater Management ................................................ 10
Workplace Environment .................................................. 12
FINANCIAL PLAN ................................................................ 14
APPENDIX A: POSITION PAPERS.......................................... 15
APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY..................................................... 24
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OCSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
for Fiscal Year 2007-08
Chain James Ferryman
Vice Chain Doug Dawn
Agency/Cities......................................Active Director
Anaheim........................_.........................Harry Sidlru
Brea............................................................Roy Moore
Buena Park................................_..............Patsy Marshall
Cypress;.......................................................Phil Luebben
Fountain Valley.........................................Larry Crandall
Fullerton....................................................Don Bankhead
Garden Grove............................................Bill Dalton
Huntington Bndr.....................................Cathy Green
Irvine..........................................................Steven Choi
La Habra...................................................Steve Anderson
La Palma....................................................Mark Waldman
Los Alamitos......................................_......Ken Parker
Newport Beach........................_................Don Webb
Orange....................................._...............Jon Dumitru
Placentia....................................................Consance Underhill
Santa Ana..................................._.............Sal Tinajeto
Seal Beach............................._..................Charles Antos
Stanton......................................................David Shawver
Tustin............................._................_.......Doug Davert
Villa Park........................_.........................Rich Freschi
Yorba Linda...............................................Jim Winder
Sauitary/Wawr Districts
Costa Mesa Sanitary District.....................James M.Ferryman
Midway City Sanitary District...................joy L.Neugebauer
Irvine Ranch Water District.....................Darryl Miller
County Areas
Member of the Board
ofSupervisors..........................._...............Chris Norby
STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT TEAM
James D.Ruth .........................._..............General Manager
Robert P.Ghirelll......................................Assuan General Manager
NickArhontes...........................................Director of Operations and Maintenance
JimHerberg...............................................Director of Engineering
Edward M.Tortes.....................................Director of Technical Services
Lovenro Tyner...........................................Director of Finance
Barbara Collins..........................................Strategic Plan Project Manager
Brent Ives...................................................BHI Consulting
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MESSAGE FROM
THE GENERAL MANAGER
7lvoughout our 53-year history,the Orange County Sanitation District has
operated at a high level of service by maintaining excellent relationships with our
member cities and agencies,ratepayers and regulators.We are proud of our long
track record of innovation, planning and sound financial management.
Building on this success,the Districts Board of Directors and staff are charring a
course for continued success in the future through the development and execution
of this Strategic Plan.The Plan defines the mission,vision,values,goals and future
business strategy for OCSD.
Our goals fall into four essential areas of our business:wastewater management,
environmental stewardship,business principles,and workplace environment.
While our core business has remained constant over time,this plan directs our
efforts to take on the complex issues and challenges facing the Sanitation District
in the next several years.
In developing this Strategic Plan,we focused on four key points:
• Our most important responsibility is to provide safe,effective wastewater
treatment;
• We are continuing to make decisions by incorporating social,
environmental and financial considerations;
• We remain leaders in the protection of the environment,collaborating
with other stakeholders in the watershed to ensure we effectively meet the
needs of our customers; and
• We continue to provide employees with resources to do their jobs and give
them opportunities for career growth.
As we move toward final approval and implementation of this Strategic Plan,
detailed action plans will be developed by each department and division,outlining
the tasks and results necessary to implement each service target and goal.We will
also review the plan periodically to readjust these goals as changing conditions
dictate. With the support of the Board of Directors,I am confident this plan will
help us achieve the expectations of those we serve in the months and years to
come.
Respectfully submitted,
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General Manager
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Beginning in summer 2007,the General Manager's Office initiated the process of
creating this Strategic Plan,soliciting assistance from all levels of the organization.
Input included meetings with staff members who helped to retool the Mission
Statement,Vision Statement and Core Values during a series of management
workshops and Executive Management Team retreats.This was followed by a series
of four workshops with the Board of Directors to provide additional input and
direction.As a result,this Strategic Plan addresses several major objectives and
critical challenges facing the Orange County Sanitation District now, in the next
five years,and further inro the future.They include:
• Achieve a comprehensive fiveyeer plan that focuses our present and future
efforts to meet the sanitation, health and safety needs of the 2.5 million
people we serve.
• Plan,design and build$2.6 billion worth of essential capital improvement
projects over a twentyyear period that continue to meet the regulatory,
environmental,health and safety needs of a growing population.
• Continue to direct sufficient resources and keep investigating
new technologies to effectively deal with odor issues.
• Apply sufficient funds to meet regulatory requirements related
to air emissions.
• Continue to support the Groundwater Replenishment System
in partnership with the Orange County Water District.
• Continue to aggressively pursue alternatives that make fiscal and
environmental sense in the final disposition of biosolids.
• Apply sufficient resources to ensure the maintenance of our assets
remains a priority.
• Address risk assessment issues to protect the environment,our employees
and the public's health.
• Sustain and enhance a skilled work force capable of managing
a highly technical operation in a dynamic and technologically
challenging environment.
• Protect our reserves and credit rating while maintaining a responsible
rate structure that is at or below other sanitation agencies.
This Strategic Plan chars a focused madmap of success for the future of the
Orange County Sanitation District.It addresses critical operations and
construction issues,financial and budgeting challenges,and gives a clear and
concise direction in stuff,ratepayers,regulatory agencies, the general public
and our Board of Directors.
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A UNIFIED STRATEGIC PLAN
In creating this document,a ocrosidemble amount of thought was given to how a
variety of existing planning resources would be used to create a unified Strategic
Plan.The graphic below shows the relationship of these resources and how they
relate to the overall structure and execution of the Plan.
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OVERVIEW
Since 1954,the Orange County Sanitation District has provided wastewater
treatment ro the residents and businesses of northern and central Orange County.
It is the third largest wastewater treatment agency vest of the Mississippi River,
and collects,treats,and disposes of 230 million gallons of wastewater every day.
The Sanitation District also recycles nearly 100 percent of its biosolids and will
soon reclaim nearly one third of its treated wasrewarer.
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Reclamation Plant No. I in Fountain Valley and Treatment Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach.CA
In July 2002, the Board approved disinfecting the effluent and proceeding with
the planning,design,and construction of facilities that will ultimately allow the
Sanitation District effluent to meet Federal Clean Water Act secondary treatment
standards.The current disinfection program includes nearly$9 million annually
for chemicals.The estimated capital construction cost to meet secondary treatment
standards is$649 million.The Sanitation District is currently in the midst of a
$2.6 billion, 20year capital improvement program with an annual capital budget
of nearly$300 million.
In addition to the Sanitation District's partnership in the Groundwater
Replenishment System and secondary treatment expansion,our capital
improventent program includes critical rehabilitation of our aging collections
system and treatment plant facilities,and upgrades to provide entranced odor
control and reduced air emissions.
Against this backdrop of challenging issues, and to meet the large and complex
needs of providing services to 2.5 million people in the most effective and efficient
way possible,the strategic planning process began by engaging a facilitating
consultant to coordinate the effort. Input was gathered from Sanitation District
staff related to vision, mission,core values,levels of service,and goals.This gave
employees the opportunity to take ownership in the Strategic Plan and play a
foundational role in the development of the Mission and Vision statements and
Core Values.
The Executive Management Team then focused on a series of Level of Service
issues and presented recommendations to the Board of Directors for their
consideration in the Fall of 2007.
The resulting input fors the basis for this Strategic Plan.
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OCSD MISSION STATEMENT
-lte Mission Sattement is the basic foundation that defines why the Uninke
County Sanitation District exists.
"We protect public health and
the environment by providing
effective wastewater collection ,
treatment, and recycling ."
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OCSD VISION STATEMENT
The Vision Statement supports the Mission Statement by expressing a broad
philosophy of what the Orange County Sanitation District strives to achieve now
and in the future in the delivery of services to our customers,vendors,other
agencies, the general public and each other.
The Orange County Sanitation District is committed to:
• Making decisions in an open and r
honest way to produce optimum ,/
financial, environmental and
societal results.
• Cooperating with other T�
stakeholders to protect the
ocean and regional water
resources for the people
we serve.
• Beneficially recycling wastewater,
biosolids and other resources
using safe and effective
processes and systems. -
• Developing the best possible
workforce by providing
employees with opportunities
to advance their careers through
enhanced growth, responsibility,
and professional development.
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CORE VALUES
The Core Values support the Mission and Vision Statements by expressing
the values,beliefs,and philosophy that guides our daily actions.They help form
the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic
HONESTY, TRUST and RESPECT
We aspire to the highest degree of Integrity, honesty, trust, and respect in our
interaction with each other,our suppliers, our customers, and our community.
TEAMWORK and PROBLEM SOLVING
We strive to reach OCSD goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration
with each other and our constituencies.We work to solve problems in a creative,
cost-effective and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.
LEADERSHIP and COMMITMENT
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them
wisely and safely to achieve our objectives and goals.We are committed to act
in the best interest of our employees, our organization,and our community.
LEARNINGITEACHING - Talents, Skills and Abilities
We continuously develop ourselves,enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities,
knowing that only through personal growth and development will we continue
to progress as an agency and as individuals.
RECOGNITION/REWARDS
We seek to recognize,acknowledge and reward contributions to OCSD by our
many talented employees.
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LEVELS OF SERVICE
The Levels of Service standards on the following pages are measures of service
that are seen by our customers as high priorities.Additionally,a comprehensive
assessment of risks was conducted in 2006 that generated some of the targets.
These LOS standards are based on environmental,business and customer service
considerations and will be monitored and periodically updated as conditions
warrant.
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Environmental Stewardship
OCSD participates collaboratively,in the protection of regional water resources for
the benefit of the people we serve.Goals to support the Enviromnental
Stewardship Level of Service include:
I. SARI Line Relocation-Support the County of Orange Resources and
Development Management Department effort to relocate the SARI Line
by 2011.
2. Manngement System for Environmental Compliance- Implement a
management control system for environmental compliance information that
incorporates a "dashboard"reporting approach.
3. Contaminants of Potential Concern(CPC)- Complete three phase testing
and analysis of 550+CPC, prepare report on findings and recommendations,
develop initial source control strategy if there are CPCs identified that
require control.
4. Climate Change/Greenhouse Gases-Complete development of statewide
emission inventory protocol for Publiclyowned Treatment Works and submit
nwndatory emission inventory to the California Air Resources Board
for FY 07-05.
5. Engine Emission Compliance-Complete study to evaluate alternatives
for complying with lower emission limits in the South Coast Air Quality
Managements Rule I110.2. Initiate planning and design of demonstration
testing of the most promising technology(s)identified in the study.
6. Reclaiming SARI Line flows- Meet with stakeholders,develop a list of
obstacles that need to be overcome to reclaim the SARI Line,and develop
an initial strategy for obtaining regulatory approval to allow SARI Line flows
to be treated at Rmlanuttion Plant No.JJ1.
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Environmental Stewardship Levels of Service
FY 08-09
MD will protect public health and the environment. Target
Provide capacity to collect and treat dry weather urban runoff Up to 4 m9d 10 h�by
2020
Maximum off-she odor Impact(in D/T•)
• Reclamation Plant No. 1 42 D/T 14D/rby2o16
• Treatment Plant No.2 48 D/T 17WTby2016
Air emissions health risk to community and employees, <25 <Ioeymr4
per one million people(for each treatment plant)
Permit compliance(air, land,and water) 100%
Fly 08-09
MD will be a good neighbor. Target
Odor complaint response:
• Treatment Plants within 1 hour 100%
• Collections System within 1 working day 100%
Number of odor complaints:
• Reclamation Plant No. 1 32
• Treatment Plant No. 2 4
• Collection System 34
Restore collection service to customer within 8 hours 100%
Respond to collection system spills within 1 hour 100%
• D/T. Dilution to Threshold:
The cillunon at which the majority of People detect the odor becomes
the D/T for that sample.
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Business Principles
OCSD makes every decision based on short and longterm environmental,societal,
and financial impacts(the triple bottom line).Goals to support the Business
Principles Level of Service include:
I. Strategic and Business Plan-With Board concurrence,annually update and
implement the Strategic Plan and Business Plan.
2. Review Interagency Agreements-Conduct a comprehensive review of
agreements with the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority and Irvine Ranch
Water District and, if appmpriate,reopen for discussion.
3. Enterprise Information Technology Strategic Plan-Complete a District,
wide information technology Strategic Plan.
4. Complete Facilities Master Plan Update- Complete a comprehensive update
of the Facilities Master Plan and obtain Board approval.
5. Sewer Rate for"Green Development" -Submit for board approval an
amendment to sewer rate ordinance with incentives for green developments.
6. Business Accountability Charters - Create BACs for each department
consistent with BACs developed by managers and supervisors.
7. Local Sewer Services-Implement the Board's four recommendations based
on findings of staffs Revenue Adequacy Report.Continue to seek an asset
transfer to another agency.Also transfer other local assets back to cities that
are not serving a true regional purpose.
8. Annex Unincorporated Areas-With board concurrence,annex
unincorporated areas into OCSD's service area.
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Business Principles Levels of Service
OCSD will exercise sound financial management. FY 08-09
Target
COP service principle and Interest < O&M expenses
Annual user fees Sufficient to cover all
O&M requirements
Annual increase in collection,treatment, and disposal <10%
costs per million gallons
Annual variance from adopted reserve policy <5%
OCSD will be responsive to our customers. FY 08-09
Target
Respond to public complaints or inquires regarding >90%
construction projects within 1 working day
New connection permits processed within >90%
one working day
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Wastewater Management
OCSD beneficially muses and recycles water and other resources using safe and
effective wastewater systems. Goals to support the Wastewater Management Level
of service include:
1. Sustainable Biosolids Program-Prepare request for proposal or sole source
for selecting a technology for managing the remaining one-third of our
biosolids rapacity.Develop longgtern agreement and implement management
option. Ewluate the feasibility of deep well injection/methane recovery
including commissioning a study of the geological formations below Plants 1
and 2,and availability and acceptability of any existing wells;and processing
some of our bicsolids at the City of Los Angeles Terminal Island
demonstration well.Complete new Incounty,Compost Take-Back Program
Plan strategy.
2. Implement Energy Master Plan-The Energy Master Plan is in final stages
and will provide recommendations to ensure adequate power resources and
energy management.
3. Odor Control -Implement Odor Control Projects at Plant I(trickling filters)
and Plant 2(solids loading facility)by 2016.
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Wastewater Management Levels of Service
OCSD will provide an effluent quality suitable
for protecting public health and being a source FY 08-09
for water recycling. Target
Concentration of emerging chemical constituents NDMA•< ISO ppt
of concern In Plant No. 1 secondary effluent 1,4-Dioxane< 2ppb
Thirty-day geometric mean of total coliform bacteria <1,000 mpn
In effluent after Initial dilution of 180:1
Industry compliance with permits to discharge Into 100%permit
OCSD sewers compliance
Meet secondary treatment standards SOD 100 mg/L
TSS 55 mg/L
OCSD will manage flows reliably. FY 08-09
Target
Frequency of use of emergency one-mile(78-Inch 0 per year during dry BOD30-8A
diameter)outfall weather, less than m�0 map.
once per 3 years In
peak wet weather
Sanitary sewer spills per 100 miles <2.1
Contain sanitary sewer spills within 5 hours 100%
OCSD effluent will be recycled. FY 08-09
Target
Provide up to 104 mgd specification effluent to the 104 mgd
Groundwater Replenishment System
OCSD will Implement a sustainable blosolids FY 08-09
management program. Target
National Blosolids Partnership Certification for Maintain certification
Blosolids Environmental Management System
Percent of blosolids recycled >95%recycled
<5%landfill
• NDMA- N-Nltrosodlmethylamine Is en N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer.causing agent.
It has been found In the Groundwater Replenishment System process and
Is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment.
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Workplace Environment
OCSD provides an environment of partnership,growth,opportunity,
responsibility and accountability.Goals to support the Workplace Environment
Level of Service include:
1. Succession Plan-Implement the elements of the succession plan including
management raining and the creation of a Leadership Academy to wain
future leaders.
Z. Improve the Sanitation District's Security-Provide longterm security
enhancements at both treatment plants and within OCSD's Collections
System.
3. Space Planning Study Recommendations-Complete relocations of staff
housed in Information Technology Trailers,Administration Building,Control
Center and Building 6.
4. North County Yard-Open the North County Yard and training facility
and complete the relocation of selected staff and equipment to the facility.
Implement flex space for added agency ride needs as appropriate.
5. Safety and Health Strategic Plan-Develop and implement a Safety and
Health Strategic Plan for all Sanitation District activities.
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Workplace Environment Levels of Service
OCSD will take care of Its people. FY 08-09
Target
Training hours per employee 45 per year
Employee injury incident rate Industry average
Mandatory OSHA training requirements 100%
Annual employee volunteer participation in programs 15%per Division
that enhance safety and security culture and
awareness
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FINANCIAL PLAN
During a series of workshops held August through October 2007,the Board
of Directors and staff reviewed options for financing the Sanitation District's
operating and capital programs for the nest five years.On October 24, 2007,
the Steering Committee unanimously approved a financing plan to support
implementation of this Strategic Plan.
Staff recommended a slightly modified plan that involves a fiveyear rate structure
that will increase the annual single family sewer use rate as follows:
2007Q3 2m 2e0410 '_01011 2011-12 20ui3
Currevt Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Mnual Fee $182 $201 $221 $243 $267 $293
$Per Month $15 $17 $18 $20 $22 $24
%Increase 10% 10.5% 10% 10% 9.9% 9.8%
With Board approval of the Strategic Plan and the Financial Plan,staff will begin
the Proposition 218 process,requiring notification to rate payers of the proposed
rate increase.This notification will inform rate payers that sewer fees will increase
as shown above for Fis®I Years 2008-09 through 2012.13.
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APPENDIX A: POSITION PAPERS
Due to the complex nature of many of the challenges that went into the
preparation of this Snategic Plan,a series of position papers were created to assist
in better understanding the issues currently facing the Orange County Sanitation
District. Included in appendix are position papers on the following subjects:
Biosolids Management
Groundwater Replenishment System
Air Quality
Odor Control
Proposition 218 Notification
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Setting OCSD's Level of Service
for Biosolids Management
Policy Issue for LOS Determination: Recognizing the Board's Resolution
(OCSD 06-10)that supports biosolids reuse and encourages its member agencies
to use compost made from blosolids,should OCSD continue to pursue our
beneficial reuse policy or include disposal options for the remaining 1/3 of its
noncontractually committed biosolids production?
Staff Recommendation: OCSD should continue to pursue beneficial reuse
of the remaining 1/3 of its biosclids production. Staff will continue to utilize
cost-effective land application reuse options in Kern County and Arizona for as
long as possible(anticipated to be leas than five years)while pursuing a bimolids
tocnergy alternative for the balance of its biwolids production.
Analysis: OCSD cumatly produces 650 row of biwolids per day,by 2012 when
the newsecondary treatment processes are fully opentional,bimolids production
is projected to increase by approximately 30%m 840 tons per day.OCSD
currently,manages its bic solids as follows via two concocts wing five options:
24%is land applied as Clan A biosolids in Kern County%43.07/ton)
• 26%is land applied as Class B biwolids in Yuma County,
Arizona($45.44)
• 38%is composted to Class A in Kern County($63.09)
• 12%is composted to Class A La Paz County,Arizona($49.74)
• 3% is land filled in Yuma County,Arizona($45.44)
In 2003,OCSD adopted the LongRange Biosolids Master Plan(Plan).The main
policy recommendations from the Plan were:
• Obtain at least three diverse biwolids management options
• Limit participation in any market to one-half of the biomlids produced
• Limit contracts to onethird of tool biosolids production
• Strive for increased biosolidsbesed compost use in Orange County
Since the completion of the Plan,OCSD has entered into rno longterm contracts;
that will service approdmately two�thirds of OCSD's biosolids production.
• Ene[TedL 225 tow/day of biosolids4o4uel in Rialto($72.40)
(on line 12/08)
• Sywgm:250 row/day of biosolids composting in Kem County($63.09)
Staff is primarily investigating biceolidstocnergy,technologies and markets for the
remaining onethird of OCSD's biosolids production because of our concern tint
biosolids composting markets are being saturated which could result in devaluing
of dte product,making it non,swtainable.The private sector has already
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continued Setting OCSD's Level of Service
for Biosolids Management
significantly invested in developing biosolids-toenergy technologies which enables
wastewater agencies to participate in proven and sustainable tuarkets.Staff will also
be investigating biosolids management via deepwell injection and methane
production which is currently being evaluated by the City of Los Angeles.
Altemadws: OCSD will pursue long term contracts if possible for nonbeneficial
reuse landfill disposal.
Cost Implications for the retraining 1/3 of OCSD's biosolids(2007 dollars):
Energy Production: $85/ton-Annual cost-$7.8M
Deep Well Injection: $40/ton-Annual cost-$3.7M
Landfill Disposal: $60/ton-Annual cost a$5.5M
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Setting OCSD's Level of Service for the
Groundwater Replenishment System
Policy Issue for LOS Determination, The Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD)has shared in construction coats for Pl ue 1 of the Groundwater
Replenishment(GWR)System with the Orange County Water District(OCWD),
with each agency paying equal shares of 50%. Phase 1 will reclaim up to 70 million
gallons per day(mgd)of water,and will defer the need for OCSD m construct
a new ocean outfall estimated at$200 million.Ultimsm planning for the GWR
System allows for reclamation up to 130 mgd.The major GWR System pipelines
and other components have been sized to accommodate this expansion;however,
the advanced water purification facilities are sized for 70 mgd.OCSD has
not committed additional funding for expanding the GWR System beyond
the present phase.
Staff Recommendation, OCSD will maintain its commitment for Phase 1 of the
GWR System.This commitment for Phase 1 of GWR System includes the
following:
• Providing OCWD with secondary effluent in produce 70 mgd
of reclaimed water
• Providing 50%of capital costs($250 million)for Phase 1
• Providing 50%of O&M costs($500,000 per year)to remove
1,¢Dioxane and NDMA
In addition to the commitment for Phase 1,staff recommends exploring"low cost"
or"no care options to expand water availability for the GWR System,including:
• Revisiting the potential use of the SARI with the Department
of Health Services
• Considering grant funding of future sewer diversion projects
Analysis: In 1999,the OCSD Board of Directors(Board)approved Phase I
of the GWR System,a pint-funded project of OCSD and OCWD.The objective
of Phase 1 is to maximize the use of treated effluent for water recycling and
to manage OCSD's peak flow,deferring the construction of a second ocean outfall
beyond 2020.
The GWR System is anticipated to be fully operational in November 2007.
Currently,OCSD Reclamation Plant No. 1 has sufficient wastewater to allow
the GWR System to produce about 55 mild of reclaimed water for the first year
of operations.When the new Ellis Pump Station is completed in 2009,there will
be sufficient flow in operate the GWR System at its full 70 mild capacity.
Even though sufficient flows will be available for Phase 1 of the GWR System,
the daily low flow period(I.-DO am in 8-00 am)will limit water availability for
expansion of the System beyond Phase 1.Camp Dresser and McKee(CDM)has
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continued Setting OCSD's Level of Service for the
Groundwater Replenishment System
analyzed options to pump additional flows to Plant No.1,segregating reclaimable
and non-reclaimable(SAWPA flows)wastewater streams,and constructing separate
treatment plants. In light of the benefits of the current level of service versus the
high costs of snaking future flow available for the GWR System,staff recommends
that OCSD continue to work with OCWD to study lowet cost options to
maximize the amount of water that ran be reclaimed.
Alternatives: OCSD will be directing all available reclaimable flows to Plant No. 1
to maximize reclamation.In the future,as OCSD flows increase substantially,staff
will recommend implementation of the most feasible and costtffecrive options for
increasing the quantity of Flow available for reclamation.
Estimated Cost Implications for Future Phases
OCSD Diversions and Infiastrucmre-up to$700 million
Fxpansion of OCWD Advanced Water Purification Facilities- about$150 million
Every$1 million in OCSD ecpendirurer incremrs single family seer rates by$1.13 per 7ar.
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Setting OCSD's Level of Service
for Air Quality
Policy Issuei The District expects the South Coast Air Quality Management
District to amend existing regulation to require significant reductions in common
pollutants(smog,visibility impairment)in December 2007.A secondary public
health benefit of this regulation is the reduction in air toxic emissions.The
estimated capital improvement cost to meet the new requirements is$31 million.
• If the new regulation are not approved then OCSD will be required
by 2012,under the existing regulation,to notify all affected residents
and business surrounding our facilities of health risks associated
with our emission.
• OCSD can avoid issuing notification by proactively installing air
pollution control equipment to reduce the air toxic emission below
the notification level.
Analysis, Currently,State law and the South Coast Air Quality Management
District require facilities to inventory their air toxic emissiom and conduct a
Health Risk Assessment of die health risk impact of their emission to
surrounding residents and businesses.
Public notification is required if the cancer risk exceeds 10 in one million and
noriaancer risk exceeds 1.this mean that 10 out of 1 million residents exposed
to District air emissions,over a 70year period,can contract cancer. It is
anticipated that after completion of full secondary facilities in 2012,OCSD will
exceed the threshold established by South Coast Air Quality Management District
and the District will be required to notify affected communities.
New regulations proposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
would require CCSD to make significant reduction in common pollutants.
The most technically feasible and lowest cost solution will be to add air pollution
controls to the existing engines,which would provide the added benefit of
reducing air toxic emission below levels that require public notification.
Alternatives (If the r,c- grubum,are not enanredA
• Notify the affecred public of the potential health risk from OCSD's toxic
air emission.The District would notify the public via direct mailings
to the residents,businesses,and schools followed by public meetings.
The corresponding materials will also be listed on the SCAQMD Web site
and,possibly,printed in local newspapers.
• Add air pollution controls to reduce risk to community below public
notification level.
Staff Reconrnendatiom OCSD should apply feasible and coseeffective controls
in order to reduce the air toxic emissions below the health risk notification level
to the surmunding community and OCSD employees.
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Setting OCSD's Level of Service
for Odor Control
Policy Issue Thousands of homes surround the Districts two treatment plants.
Under current operating procedures,OCSD's goal is to contain odor nuisances
within our property boundary.Historically,OCSD based our Level of Service on
meeting hydrogen sulfide levels at the exhaust of odor control equipment within
the treatment plant and at the fenceline of our property.Through significant
study,staff has determined dint hydrogen sulfide is not the best indicator of odor
due to the presence of other odorous compounds.To gauge accurately odor
nuisances,OCSD is changing to a scientifically based method of odor detection
to determine accurately the Level of Service it wishes to achieve for communities
surrounding our treatment plants.The hoard must then choose the desired LOS.
Aoelysin In 2002,OCSD completed the Odor Control Master Plan,which
provided specific recommendations and measures to control and reduce odors.
Staff conducted an extensive evaluation of OCSD facilities by collecting and
analyzing odor samples from the plant processing equipment.The District used
a panel of 6.8 people,with avenge olfactory sensitivity,to determine the odor
detection thresholds scientifically based on the number of times the sample
needed to be diluted before the panelist detected odor.Staff then assigned an odor
unit to the sample-the higher the number of dilutions needed to achieve the
threshold,the stronger the odor.Staff then fed the dam into a computer model
to predict the impact to the community.
With the modeling analyses completed,staff concluded that under normal
operation conditions,by using a guideline of 10 D/f(dilutions to threshold)
OCSD would eliminate odor to the surrounding community.OCSD currency
meets a 4050 DA which is 4 to 5 times greater than 10 D/f.After the currently
approved CB'projects arc constructed,OCSD is estimated to reach a level of
25.30 D/r(2.5 to 3 times greater than 10 D/f).
Ahermaven
• Adopt a treatment plant LOS of 2530 dilutions/threshold.LOS will be
achieved when the projects approved in the current CIP are constructed.
Design and construct all future projects to a service level that will keep
odour from that project on District property.Staff believes this level is
10 D/r but caselrycase modeling for the projects will be required.
The result is no cost imps to the current approved CIP.
• Adopt a treatment plant and future project design and construction
LOS for odor control of 10 dibutioru/threslold(within the fence line
of OCSD)and incorporate four additional odor control projects into the
CIP.The result is an increase of$69.6 million to the CIP and$648,000
for O&M.
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continued Setting OCSD's Level of Service
for Odor Control
Staff Recommendation, Establish OCSD odor standard based on total odor
(D/ ).Design all new processes,structures and equipment at the wastewater
treatment plants so that odors remain within treatment plant boundaries.Add two
additional odor control projects(Plant I trickling filters and Plant 2 bimolids
truck loading)to the CIP.The result is an increase of$17.6 million to the CIP and
$300,000 annually for O&M.Conduct research on cost<ffective alternatives to
control odors from the primary treatment facilities at both plants and report hack
to the Board on future staff recommendations for any further odor control.
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Proposition 218 Notices for
Annual Sewer Service User Fees
Proposition 218 was a constitutional initiative governing the establishment of any
new taxes,property-related fees or assessments.This initiative"a approved by
the state's voters in November 1996 and applies to each of California's nearly
7,000 cities,counties,special districts,schools,community college districts,
redevelopment agencies,and regional organizations.
In order to raise a new tax,assessment,or propertyselated fee,or to increase an
existing one,Iasi governments must comply with Proposition 218 regulations.
In general,these requirements are that local governments may use assessments and
property-related fees only to fnance projects and services that directly benefit
property and that most mvenu&mising measures be approved in an election.
Sewer service user fees are specifically exempted from some of the requirements
of Proposition 218. Most notably,they arc exempt from the election requirements,
but not the requirement that fees cannot exceed the reasonable mat of service.
'The Board has agreed with staff, however,that w will comply with all of the rest
of the requirements,in a spirit of good gm emance.A notice of rate changes
is nailed to every property owner whenever the rates are proposed ro increase.
Based on the approval to charge for local sewer services,a second(separate)
Proposition 218 notice arould be included. The rates are adopted through the
ordinance process,and that requires a public hearing,two Board meetings and
a 2/3 majority approval of the Board.
Proposition 218 Notices notify the property owners of the public hearing that
coincides with the second reading of the ordinance. Notices must be mailed
ro property owners 45 days before the public[testing.
Mailing of Proposition 218 notices requires significant Sanitation District
resources and staff time as staff works with all stakeholders to ensure that notices
are printed correctly and mailed to over 550,000 propeny owners.Additional
temporary staff is needed to answer phone calls from customers.Historically,three
OCSD staff and two temporary staff aruwer phone calls for a minimum of four
weeks.The city in which the customer resides and their comment is recorded for
reporting purposes.Written and email responses are also recorded.This
information is made available to the Directors prior to the public hearing.
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APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY
Activated,sludge process-A secondary biological wastewater treatment process
where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or
oxygen,and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) -The amount of oxygen used when organic
matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms.Testing for BOD is done to
assess the amount of organic matter in water.
BioroBds-Biosoluls are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials
produced by the wastewater treatment process.This higlrguality,product can be
recycled as a soil amendment on farm land or further processed as an earth-like
product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil
and stimulate plant growth.
Business Accountability Charters-A business unit strategic plan.
Capital Improvement Program(CIP)-Projects for repair,rehabilitation,and
replacement of assets. Also includes treatrent improvements,additional capacity,
and projects for the support facilities.
Coliform bacteria-A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and
other animals,but also occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage
pollution.E.coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater.
Collections system- In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes
that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or stonn water.
Certificate of Participation(COP)-A type of financing where an investor
purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being
secured by those revenues.
Contaminants of Potential Concern(CPC) - Pharmaceuticals,Ironstones,
and ocher organic wastewater contaminants.
Dashboard-A computer based business tool used to visually track performance.
Dilution to Threshold (D/T) -the dilution at which the majority of the people
detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample.
1,4Dio=ne-A chemical used in solvents for manufacturing,fumigants and
automotive coolant. Like NDMA, it occurs in the Groundwater Replenishment
System water and is eliminated with hydrogen peroxide and additional ultra-violet
treatment.
Gte mbouse gases- In the order of relative abundance water vapor,carbon
dioxide,methane,nitrous oxide,and orone gases that are considered the cause
of global warming("greenhouse effect").
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continued GLOSSARY
Groundwater Replenishment(GWR)System-A joint water reclamation project
that proactively responds to Southern California's current and future water needs.
This joint project between the Orange County Water District and the Orange
County Sanitation District will provide 70 million gallons a day of drinking quality
water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
Levels of Service(LOS)-Goals to support environmental and public expectations
for performance.
Million gallons per day(mgd)-A measure of flow used in the water industry.
Most Probable Number(MPN)-Number of organisms per 100 ml that would
yield a test result or the observed test result with the greatest frequency.
Commonly used for coliform bacteria.
NDMA-11Nitrosodimethylamine is an N•nitrosoamine suspected cane causing
agent.It has been found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and
is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultraviolet treatment.
National Biosolids Partnership(NBP)-An alliance of the National Association
of Clean Water Agencies(NACWA)and Water Environment Federation(WEF),
with advisory support from the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).
NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and
sustainable bimolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance
and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local
agency biorolids programs and improved communications that lead to
public acceptance.
O&M-Opermiors and maintenance of the treatment plans facilities
and collections system.
PubBclyowned Treatment Works(PCrIW-Municipal wastewater
treatment plant.
Recycling-The mnvesion of solid and liquid waste into usable materials
or energy.
Risk Register-An internal document that describes vulnerabilities of the
Sanitation District.
Santa Ana River Interceptor(SARI)Line -A regional brine line designed
to convey 30 million gallons per day(MOD)of non-reclaimable wastewater
from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal,after treatment.
Sanitary sewer-Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of
domestic and industrial wastewater.Combined sewers carry both wastewater
and urban runoff.
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continued GLOSSARY
South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD)-Loral regulatory
agency that develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health
standards by reducing emissions from business and industry.
Secondary treatment-Biological wastewater treatment,particularly the activated,
sludge process,where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved
nutrients in wastewater.
Sludge-Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
Total suspended solids(M)-The amount of solids floating and in suspension
in wastewater.
Trickling filter-A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and
other microorganisms,growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media,
consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them.
Urban runoff-Water from dry streets and domestic properties that carry
pollutants into the stonn drabs,rhos,lakes,and oceans.
Wastewater-Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
Watershed-A land am from which wmm drains to a particular water body.
OCSD's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meetln9Date To Bad.or ar.
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
6(a)
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Michael Gold, Government Affairs
SUBJECT: Legislative, Policy and Political Update
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Only
SUMMARY
This report is the monthly update from Washington, D.C. and Sacramento highlighting lobbyists'
activities, OCSD legislative priorities and other information of interest to the Steering
Committee.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WRDA becomes law over President's objections
On November 8, the Senate overrode President Bush's veto of the Water Resources
Development Act (WRDA), marking the first time since he took office that this Congress has
enacted a law over his objections. The 79-14 tally comfortably surpassed the two-thirds majority
required. The Senate vote came on the heels of the House successfully overriding the
President's veto on November 6, by a vote of 361-54. The$23 billion bill was the fourth bill Bush
has vetoed this year, and marks the 107th time in U.S. history a veto has been successfully
overridden.
The legislation authorizes hundreds of Army Corps of Engineers (COE) navigation,flood control
and environmental restoration projects, including increasing the authorization for the relocation
of the SARI line. The White House opposed the measure on the grounds that the bill was
fiscally irresponsible and many of the environmental projects were outside of the scope of COE.
During debate of the override vote, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle emphasized that the
bill authorized critical improvements to the Mississippi River, the Florida Everglades and coastal
Louisiana. Many Republicans sought to alleviate concerns of fiscal irresponsibility by noting the
bill merely authorizes projects and does not allocate any funding.
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Another bite at the Proposition 84 apple?
Since the passage of Proposition 84, staff has been working to include wastewater language in
its implementation so OCSD and other agencies can access the bond funds through the
Integrated Regional Water Management Plans(IRWMP). While AB 1489 (Huffman) still
contains the language, it is a two-year bill and will not be considered until next year when the
Legislature reconvenes.
In recent weeks, staff has been working with Townsend Public Affairs and Mary Jane Foley on
another approach: the State Water Plan update. The Department of Water Resources is in the
process of updating the State Water Plan and if portions of the plan include language that
allows wastewater to be eligible to receive funds we will achieve the desired outcome
administratively. Initial conversations with DWR have been positive and Townsend staff is
looking through the plan to identify the most appropriate areas for the change. We will continue
to find administrative and legislative solutions and work to implement them concurrently.
Review of the 2007 Legislative Platform and Goals
Last year, the Steering Committee and Board adopted the 2007 Legislative Platform and Goals
listing general policy statements to guide staff on bills and policy matters in Sacramento and
Washington D.C. The Platform also included the program's goals for the year. Next month,
staff will summarize the progress towards those goals, but this month, we are asking the
Steering Committee to review the 2007 Platform and suggest changes for 2008.
The draft 2008 Legislative Platform is attached.
Please review the document and suggest any changes, additions, subtractions or
modifications to Michael Gold. The Legislative Platform is an important document because it
allows staff to react quickly to most matters and either place phone calls, send letters or enlist
the support of others. It has proved to be extremely helpful this year.
Save the Datel
The 2008 Legislative Strategic Planning Session will be January 23, 2008
Following the successful planning session last year, we will once again host the Legislative
Strategic Planning session with the Steering Committee on January 23, 2008 (the same day as
the Steering Committee and Board meeting)from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. At this meeting, we will
discuss goals for the year with the lobbyists and staff. Please mark your calendars and plan on
attending this session.
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Legislative Affairs Team
OCSD Staff
Michael Gold Ph: (714) 593-7529 mgold@ocsd.com
Government Affairs Manager Cell: (714)263.5541
Robert Ghirelli (714) 593-7400 rghirelli@ocsd.com
Assistant General Manager
James D. Ruth (714)593-7110 > jruth@ocsd.som
General Manager
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John Freshman (202)274-2850 john.firbilififinan@
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Introduction
The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) recognizes the need for an active State and
Federal legislative advocacy program to ensure the interests of the ratepayer and Board of
Directors are protected. Towards that end, the legislative affairs team monitors activities in
Sacrament and Washington, D.C. and takes appropriate action in support or opposition of
legislative initiatives.
Each year, the Board of Directors adopts a Legislative Platform, which is a summary of goals,
key issues and OCSD's policy position. The following legislative policies have been developed
by OCSD staff and legislative advocates in consideration of OCSD service area cities' and
policy needs. These Board-approved policies serve as OCSD's official positions of support or
opposition on issues of importance to the agency. The Legislative Platform is a dynamic
document, adopted annually and changing to the needs of the Board.
The legislative affairs team, in conjunction with the Boaidnay take appropriate action
consistent with the Legislative Platform, including,but not limited to, drafting letters, lobbying
legislators and staff and crafting bills. -
Procedure for Taking Positions on Bills
1. Staff will track bills of greatest interest to the District particularly those that fall within the
goals and objectives identified by the Board of Directors. Staff will monitor bills being
watched by similar agencies in Orange County (OCWD :MWDOC, etc,) as well as State
Agencies such as California Association of Sanitation Agencies(CASA), the California
Special Districts Association (CSDA)and the Association of California Water Agencies
(ACWA).
2. For those bills that are being tracked where there is clear policy direction stated in the
Board-adoptedlLegislative..Plafform, staff can send letters and give direction to the
lobbyists to advocate that position.
3. Where a particular issue.is not urgent, all legislative letters will be hand-signed by the
Chair or Vice-Chair. If amatter is urgent, staff may use the signature stamp, so long as
a dear policy direction exists.
4. A summary of bills being tracked will be presented to the Steering Committee monthly.
5. When a bill does not fall within the scope of the Legislative Platform or is a politically
controversial issue, staff will seek direction from the Steering Committee.
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State and Federal Legislative Goals for 2007
State Goals
• Sponsor legislation enabling OCSD to utilize design-build specifications for projects over
$10 million;
• Work with Legislature to ensure maximum opportunities are available for funding through
the November 2006 Bond Measures(Propositions 1 E and 84, as appropriate). These
efforts will be coordinated with the California Association of Sanitary Agencies (CASA);
• Develop an outreach and awareness campaign to ensure.agreater understanding of
wastewater, infrastructure and property tax protection-issues:at the State, regional and
local levels;
• Monitor the implementation of the Global Warming Initiative(AB 3'2):passed in 2006 and
its impacts to OCSD;
• Follow efforts related to preemption of the safe land application of biosolids:at State and
Federal levels;
• Explore programs to encourage the of waterless urinals; and
• Plan one trip with Board members to Sacramento to educate legislators about OCSD
and its programs.
Federal Goals
• Build"coastal coalition"to discuss and authorize funding for secondary treatment and
pursue linkages to a possible 2008 State Water Bond;
• Continue:to pursue appropriations for secondary treatment in conjunction with coalition
.strategy;
• In partnership with other SARI partners, pursue appropriations (as needed)for
realignment of the Santa Ana River Interceptor Line (SARI);
• Coordinate Presidents Day Weekend tour of OCSD's facilities for Congressional staff;
• Follow efforts related to preemption of the safe land application of biosolids at State and
Federal levels;.
• Pursue Homeland Security funding for security-related upgrades to OCSD (in
partnership with Orange County Water District); and
• Plan trips with Board members to Washington, D.C. to lobby and educate legislators
about OCSD and 0s programs.
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Federal and State Legislative Policies
1. Air Quality: OCSD is committed to complying with federal, state, and local air quality
laws and rules. OCSD is further committed to establishing an odor policy to assure that
the district is a good neighbor to the surrounding communities. Therefore, OCSD shall:
a. Support air quality legislation that emphasizes the use of advance technologies
and applicable market incentives, and incentives for the use of alternative fuels
and the development of the infrastructure for attemative fuel vehicles.
b. Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority,
where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality
attainment strategies. ;n:::
c. Support legislation to ensure greater consistency between the California and
Federal Clean Air Ads; including the need to demonstrate cost-effective public
health or environmental benefit A California elects to exceedlederal standards.
d. Support strategies that clearly demonstrate and provide for theim_ ost cost-
effective means for meeting air quality goals.
e. Support, in concept, legislation that would utilize incentives and pricing strategies
as a preferred alternative to traditional command and control regulations for
meeting emission reduction objectives for all sources.
f. Oppose actions that preclude implementation of the Air Quality Management
Plan (AQMP)to the extent that such actions could subject the basin to sanction
or conformity penalties.
2. Biosolids: OCSD strives to beneficially use biosolids through multiple management
options performed at reasonable costs that are protective of public health and the
environment. Therefore, OCSD shall:
a. Support legislation that supports the'use of biosolids as on non-food production
agricultural lands.
b. Support policies that encourage biosolids product use by horticulture and retail
consumers.
c. Oppose legislation that bans the use of biosolids for land application in any
region, county, or state.
d. Support science-based legislation that establishes a state-wide regulatory
system for biosolids management.
3. Grant Funding: OCSD is committed to offsetting its research, special projects and
wastewater infrastructure project and construction costs by obtaining funding through
grants and cooperative agreements.Therefore, OCSD shall:
a. Support appropriations legislation, bonds, programs, and projects that provide
funding for infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, special studies and
research or projects relating to security, environmental education, water quality,
wastewater processing, urban runoff, water conservation, and water recycling.
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b. Support projects that provide for public benefit, over projects that are primarily
intended for private benefit or gain.
c. Support continued federal funding for protecting and realigning the Santa Ana
River Interceptor project and for secondary treatment upgrades.
d. Oppose proposals placing further requirements on grant recipients that return low
value for high administrative costs.
4. Labor Relations: OCSD is committed to the exercise of and provision of orderly
procedures for the administration of employer-employee relations, including, but not
limited to, meeting and conferring in good faith with recognized employee organizations
regarding the wages, hours of work, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Therefore, OCSD shall:
a. Support measures to reform current worker$compensation formulas to rely on
higher thresholds for compensation ora proportionate exposure formula.
b. Support health insurance reform that does not create additional financial burdens
on special districts.
c. Support measures to ease applicability of the`-•Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
on public agencies.
d. Oppose any measure imposing compulsoryand.binding arbitration with respect
to public employees.
e. Oppose any measure that imposes upon local goveFiiment mandated employee
benefits thaVlaree-more property decided at the local bargaining table.
f. Oppose.efforts reducing local control over public employee disputes and
imposing,regulations on an outside agency.
g. Oppose any measure granting public employees the right to strike.
h. Oppose a new mandatory SocialSmurity tax for public employers and public
employees.
5. Planning: OCSD ensures the long-range planning of capital improvement programs in
order to deliver the highest quafty facilities. Therefore, OCSD shall:
a. Support reform of existing state, regional, and local planning processes only if
directly linked to reforms in the current revenue and tax structure of state and
local governments.
to. Support measures that provide new revenues for growth management and the
public facilities necessary to support expected growth.
c. Support proposals encouraging regional, sub-regional or countywide cooperation
in planning urban development strategies, especially those that provide funding
for effective implementation of agreed upon goals.
d. Oppose legislation consolidating special districts that fail to address the concerns
of cities affected by the proposed consolidation.
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e. Oppose measures that prevent or restrict the ability of cities or special districts to
participate in the Southern California Association of Govemments' (SCAG) sub-
regional process.
6. Public Health: Protection of public health is OCSD's core mission. OCSD will work
cooperatively with county and state health officers to assure local health protection.
Therefore, OCSD shall:
a. Support hazard mitigation, emergency response, planning and recovery through
direct legislation, policy directives and funding toward`floodplain security within
the Santa Ana River watershed.
b. Support (generally) measures that provide for.improved public health through
regulation.
c. Support the protection of public health through the construction and
implementation of advanced wastewater treatment technology.
7. Public Works: OCSD is committed to the achievement of effective and efficient projects
that provide wastewater treatment services that benefit its ratepayers. Therefore, OCSD
shall:
a. Support measures that provide funding and support to publicly owned treatment
works and sewerage collection'systems.
b. Support legislation that allows public agencies to procure goods and services in
manners similar to private industry;thereby reducing overall costs of delivery.
c. Support legislation that improves the Utility Underground Service Alert Program
in order to improve coordination, identification, minimize damage, minimize
environmental risks and minimizencost exposure to publicly owned facilities when
contractors are performing sub-surface work.
A. Support a comprehensive response to the State's electricity and natural gas
shortages that provide a stable energy supply, respects the ability of
municipalities to provide power, recognizes that infrastructure (i.e. emergency
and standby.-generators)exists that could be employed temporarily during weak
periods with minimal air quality impact and protects ratepayers (including cities
and special districts) against dramatic rate increases and statewide power
outages.
e. Support legislation that allows OCSD to utilize the Best Value Design/Build
option for the construction of public works projects.
8. Revenue and Taxation: Track pending legislation to ensure OCSD remains in
compliance with the government code as it pertains to wastewater system user fees and
property tax revenues and the investment of public funds. Therefore, OCSD shall:
a. Support measures leading to a greater financial independence from the state and
would result in greater stability and predictability in local government budgeting.
b. Oppose measures that impose mandated costs for which there is no guarantee
of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits.
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c. Oppose legislation that shifts tax revenues away from local governments without
the adequate provision of a constitutionally guaranteed backfll to offset the lost
revenues of those local governments.
d. Oppose measures that allow state retention of existing local revenue sources,
including the special district share of property tax, sales tax, vehicle license fees
and rate payer fees.
e. Oppose the use of revenues traditionally used to fund the delivery of municipal
services to fund programs for which the state is responsible, particularly the
courts, health, and welfare programs.
9. Special Districts: OCSD supports the maintenance cif special districts to provide
speck services, in response citizen's demands, in air cost effective manner. Therefore,
OCSD shall:
a. Support outreach to local, regional, and state elected officials`toloster a greater
understanding regarding the critical relationship between adequate=reserves and
the successful short-and-long-term operation of water and wastewater agencies.
b. Support the work of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA),
California Association of Sanitation Agencies(CASA), and California Special
Districts Association (CSDA) in:any future discussions or negotiations pertaining
to the legislative and budget issues relative to preserving control of members'
reserves.
c. Oppose further state regulations thatadverselympact special district financing
and operations.
d. Oppose measures that create oi;grent powers to sub-regional or regional bodies
that Would result in an infringement•on clearly local concerns.
e. Oppose any administrative or legislative efforts to access or transfer any reserve
funds heldbywater and wastewater districts.
f. Oppose the imposition of unfunded, mandated programs on local governments.
10.Water Quality and Supply: OCSD is committed to participating collaboratively in the
protection of regional water resources for the benefit of the people we serve. Therefore,
OCSD shall:
a. Support continued federal and state funding for the Santa Ana River Interceptor
Relocation project.
b. Support(generally) measures to increase water supply and improve water quality
in the region.
c. Support measures that would increase funding for water reuse technologies,
including support for the Groundwater Replenishment System project by the
Orange County Water District and OCSD to create new water supplies through
recycling.
d. Support U.S.Army Corps of Engineers projects for Orange County regarding
watershed and water quality protection and sand replenishment
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e. Support measures that promote and provide for the use of reclaimed water.
f. Support"watershed-based" solutions, including cost-shared studies with the US
Army Corps of Engineers of water quality impairments that reflect state-of-the-art
science.
g. Support policy development, funding, and research for addressing urban runoff
and beach closures, including funding for studies that identify the sources of
bacterial, viral and other contaminants and human pathogens.
h. Support measures to evaluate water quality standards, as needed,to ensure the
objectives are appropriately protecting the designated use.
i. Support measures to develop a state-wide consistent policy for total maximum
daily load (TMDL) listing and delisting.
j. Support State General Fund subventions and Bond revenue to special districts
for local and regional efforts that educate the public on urban runoff,which
provide for long-term capital improvements(like storm drain diversions and
filters), and encourage municipalities to implement Urban Runoff Best
Management Practices at the local level.
k. Support legislation that would retain any Regional Boardfines levied against a
permit violator within the Region of the fine. -
I. Support legislation that provides"amnesty'-from administrative civil liability (ACL)
fines from Regional Boards for agencies participating in comprehensive
watershed studies that will, when complete, address the problem that resulted in
the ACL fine.
m. Support efforts including legislation, clarifying that Regional Water Quality
Control:Board rules that require spending funds are unfunded mandates.
n. Support,measures addressing non-point source pollution in order to protect our
oceamwater qualily�and provide funding to mitigate its effects.
o. Support measures for alternative energy sources.
p. Support efforts to reduce the toxic and non-reusable waste load.
q. Support legislation and regulations that promote improved water use efficiency in
construction of water efficient buildings and communities.
r. Support legislation that promotes improved water use efficiency through state
and federal assistance in evaluating and implementing new programs and
technologies and increasing public awareness of water use efficiency.
s. Support legislation that provides for groundwater management on a local level,
with respect to coordination of programs, extraction and production rights, long-
term protection and groundwater quality protection.
t. Support legislation that provides for the development of the watershed approach,
including watershed management plans and watershed based permitting.
u. Oppose proposed environmental constraints on government agencies that would
result in economic damage to the region while providing only minimal protections.
v. Oppose efforts to make all NPDES permits the same. Requirements of other
permits may be too onerous or not applicable. OCSD's permit should be tailored
to the Orange County region and watershed.
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w. Oppose the imposition of statewide/nationwide fees for environmental cleanup
that is privately caused or regional in nature (e.g., when the nexus between those
responsible for environmental abuse and those required to pay for cleanup or
mitigation is absent).
x. Support measures supporting urban runoff studies and urban runoff reduction.
y. Support Coastal Water Quality efforts to ensure that clean beach projects remain
a top priority for the state, whether through negotiations on upcoming resources
bonds, in setting of legislative priorities, implementation of funding programs, and
in any other relevant process. ^r: e
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board
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
November 28, 2007 meeting.
SUMMARY
Staff routinely prepares for the Steering Committee lists of items scheduled for presentation to
the Working Committees and the Board at their monthly meetings. This allows the Steering
Committee the opportunity to review these items and make reassignments in the review or
approval process.
The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Board at the November 28, 2007
meeting:
CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent Calendar
not specifically removed from same, as follows:
a. Order the minutes for the regular meeting held on October 24, 2007, to be filed
and deemed approved, as mailed.
b. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 07-23, Appointing a Clerk of the Board Pro Tern to
the Board of Directors; and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 06-01.
C. (1)Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 07-24, Considering An Addendum to the 1999
Strategic Plan Program Environmental Impact Report and the 2007 Program
Environmental Impact Report for the Collection System Improvement Plan; and,
Authorize Initiation of Proceedings and Requesting the Orange County Local
Agency Formation Commission to Take Proceedings for Annexation to the
District of Territory Known as Annexation No. OCSD-62—Orange Park Acres
Annexation to annex 377.1 acres along Orange Park Boulevard from Chapman
Avenue to Santiago Canyon Road in an unincorporated area of Orange County;
and,
(2) Defer collection of associated fees for said proposed Annexation
No. OCSD-62— Orange Park Acres, until a sewer connection is permitted.
d. Approve a Transfer Agreement with the Newport Mesa Unified School District
transferring ownership of sewers at no cost and quitclaiming easement rights in
connection with Abandonment of Airbase Trunk Sewer, Contract No. 6-13-3, in a
form approved by General Counsel.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
e. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
9. STEERING COMMITTEE
Consent Calendar
a. Order Steering Committee Minutes for the meeting held on October 24, 2007, to
be filed. (Minutes to be distributed at the 11/28/07 Board meeting.)
Non-Consent Calendar
b. (1)Approve the Five-Year Strategic Plan dated November 2007; and,
(2)Authorize staff to implement the goals and strategies contained in the plan.
C. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
10. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Consent Calendar
a. Order Operations Committee Minutes for the meeting held on November 7, 2007,
to be filed.
b. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Projects Grant Program Contract
No. 0601 with the City of Cypress, providing for an eight-month time extension.
C. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Permit Agreement for Discharge from
Groundwater with Irvine Ranch Water District(IRWD), providing for a time
extension through December 31, 2012, to allow time for sewer facilities to be
constructed to redirect Caltrans'flow to sewer facilities that are not tributary to
the IRWD Michelson Water Reclamation Plant, at no additional cost to the
Sanitation District, in a form approved by General Counsel.
d. Approve an increase in contingency for the Professional Services Agreement
with Earth Tech, Inc. for construction support services for Bushard Trunk Sewer
Rehabilitation, Job No. 1-2-4, for an additional 9% ($238,663) contingency,
increasing the total contingency to 21% ($560,806).
e. Authorize staff to negotiate Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Carollo Engineers for construction support services for the
Headworks Rehabilitation/Refurbishment, Job No. P1-71.
f. 1) Establish a budget for access improvements to OCSD sewers in the Big
Canyon Nature Park Area, Project No. 5-64, in the amount of$765,000; and,
2)Authorize the General Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with
the City of Newport Beach to design and construct Big Canyon Nature Park Area,
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Project No. 5-64, sewer access improvements, for an amount not to exceed
$533,300. in a form approved by General Counsel.
g. 1)Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Design Services Agreement
with RBF Consulting providing for construction support services for Rehabilitation
of College Avenue Pump Station, Contract No. 747, for an additional amount of
$911,380, increasing the total contract amount not to exceed $1,852,956; and,
2)Approve a 5%contingency($92,648).
h. 1)Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Design Services Agreement
with Malcolm Pimie, Inc. for support services during the construction,
commissioning, and closeout phases of Coast Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Job
No. 11-26, for an additional amount of$180,582, increasing the total contract
amount not to exceed $1,761,407; and,
2)Approve a 6% contingency ($105,684).
i. 1)Approve a budget increase for Fire Suppression for Servers& Related
Equipment at Plant 1 &2, Specification No. FR-2007-348BD, in the amount of
$43,685 for a total project budget of$964,718;
2)Award a purchase order agreement to K2 General Contractors, Inc.for Fire
Suppression for Servers& Related Equipment at Plant 1 &2, Specification
No. FR-2007-348BD, in an amount not to exceed$583,697; and,
3)Approve a 10% contingency ($58,369).
j. Receive and file Energy Master Plan for the Treatment Plant Strategic Plan
Update, Job No. J-102, dated October 16, 2007, prepared by Black&Veatch
Corporation.
k. Authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Earth Tech, Inc. to provide
additional engineering services for the preparation of Design Build
Documentation for the Rehabilitation of the Magnolia Trunk Sewer, Contract
No. 3-58.
Non-Consent Calendar
I. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
11. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Consent Calendar
a. Order Administration Committee Minutes for the meeting held on November 14,
2007, to be filed. (Minutes to be distributed at the 1112"7 Board meeting.)
b. 1)Approve Change Order No. 2 to Purchase Order No. 55952-OS, a sole-source
agreement, issued to Louis Allen Worldwide for management and leadership
training services, adding four one-year renewal periods effective January 1, 2008
through December 31, 2008, authorizing $28,800 for this period, and $24,000 for
all subsequent renewal periods,for a total amount not to exceed $253,815; and,
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2) Approve a 5% per year cost escalation.
C. Receive and file: 1) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended
June 30, 2007, prepared by staff and audited by Mayer Hoffman McCann,
Certified Public Accountants;
2) Report on Compliance and Internal Control for the year ended June 30, 2007;
and,
3) Independent Accountants' Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to
Appropriations Limit Worksheets.
d. 1)Approve a sole source purchase order to IBM Corporation for the purchase of
IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management software for replacement of the
Computerized Maintenance Management System, for a total amount of
$592,932; and,
2)Approve a 5% contingency ($29,647).
e. 1)Authorize a renewal to the Master Contract with Xerox, Inc., for an additional
five-year period, December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2012, for a total
amount not to exceed $233,000 per year, and color copies at$.09 per
impression; and,
2) Approve a 10% contingency ($23,300) per year.
f. Approve an extension of the Additional Retiree Benefit Account agreement with
Orange County Employees Retirement System, extending the contract for a
period of up to 90 days.
Non-Consent Calendar
g. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any.
12. GWR SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE (GWRSSC)
GWRSSC Consent Calendar
a. Verbal update re Joint Groundwater Replenishment System Steering Committee
meeting held on November 19, 2007.
GWRSSC Non-Consent Calendar
b. Consideration of items deleted from GWRSSC Consent Calendar, if any.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR
13. (a) Approve Plans and Specifications for the Rehabilitation of College Avenue Pump
Station, Contract No. 7-47, on file at the office of the Clerk of the Board;
(b) Approve Addenda Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 to the plans and specifications;
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(c) Receive and file bid tabulation and recommendation;
(d) Reject low bid from Griffith Company as "Non Responsive" due to its failure to
provide the information required under Public Contract Code§4100 et seq. in its
Bid;
(a) Receive and file letter from Griffith Company dated November 19, 2007,
protesting award of Contract No. 7-47 to the apparent second low bidder alleging
that Griffith Company's bid is responsive and responsible;
(f) Receive and file letter from Stanek Constructors, Inc., dated November 19, 2007,
protesting award of Contract No. 7-47, alleging that the bid submitted by Norman
A. Olsson Construction, Inc. neglected to identify the material type on Bid Item
#13 and is therefore incomplete;
(g) Oral public comments, if any
(h) Staff and Counsel response to comments
(i) Board consideration of said protests
(j) Consideration of motion rejecting the bid protest filed by Griffith Company; or
other action deemed appropriate by the Board;
(k) Consideration of motion rejecting the bid protest filed by Stanek Constructors,
Inc.; or other action deemed appropriate by the Board;
(1) Award a construction contract to Norman A. Olsson Construction, Inc.for
construction of Rehabilitation of College Avenue Pump Station, Contract
No. 7-47, for a total amount not to exceed $5,792,000; and,
(m) Approve a 5% contingency($289,600); or,
(n) Consideration of other action deemed appropriate by the Board.
14. Ordinance No. OCSD-34, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of Orange County
Sanitation District, Establishing Board of Directors' Compensation, and Repealing
Ordinance No. OCSD-14 and Ordinance No. OCSD-23:
a. Open hearing
1. Receive and file written comments, K any
2. Verbal reports of staff
3. Directors' questions
4. Public comments
b. Close hearing
C. Discussion by Board of Directors
d. Recommended actions:
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1. Motion to read Ordinance No. OCSD-34 by title only and waive reading of
said entire ordinance.
2. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. OCSD-34,An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of Orange County Sanitation District, Establishing Board of
Directors' Compensation.
15. The Administration Committee referred the following Rem to the Board of Directors
without recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 07-25,Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the District of an
Installment Purchase Agreement, a Trust Agreement, and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement
in connection with the execution and delivery of Orange County Sanitation District Certificates of
Participation, Series 2007B, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of such Certificates
Evidencing Principal in an Aggregate Amount of Not to Exceed $300,000,000, Authorizing the
Distribution of an Official Notice Inviting Bids and an Official Statement in Connection with the
Offering and Sale of such Certificates and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents
and Related Actions.
16. Recess by Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District
17. Call to Order, Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District Financing
Corporation:
a. Roll Call
b. If no corrections or amendments are made,the Minutes for the meeting held on
March 28, 2007, will be deemed approved and be so ordered by the Chair.
C. Report of the Director of Finance
d. Adopt Resolution No. FC-04, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the
Corporation of an Installment Purchase Agreement and a Trust Agreement in
connection with the execution and delivery of Orange County Sanitation District
Certificates of Participation, Series 2007B,Authorizing the Execution and
Delivery of such Certificates Evidencing Principal in an Aggregate Amount of Not
to Exceed $300,000,000, and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary
Documents and Related Actions. (See Agenda Item No. 15 for report.)
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
Originator: Penny M. Kyle, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT: December 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 December.
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 Operations Committee on
December 7 and the Administration Committee on November 14:
Operations Committee: 1. Award a contract for West Scrubbers Caustic Tank
and Repiping Replacement.
2. Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Projects Grant
Program with Costa Mesa and amend contracts for
CCTV and condition assessment.
3. Reject single bid for installation of the Central
Generation Automation, Job No. J-79-1.
4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to OCB Reprographics.
5. Authorize staff to enter into negotiations with MVA
Architects for North County Collections Yard, Contract
No. 15-045.
6. Approve Amendment No. 1 to PSA with Earth Tech
for Design Build Documentation for the Rehabilitation
of Magnolia Trunk Sewer, Contract No. 3-58.
Administration Committee: 1. Debt Financing Program
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
(714) 962-2411
www.ocsd.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8127
Fountain Valley, Califomia
92728-8127
Street Address:
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, Califomia
92708-7018