HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24-2017 Steering Committee Agenda Packet.pdf Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Regular Meeting of the •' 5:00 P.M.
STEERING COMMITTEE Administration Building
Conference Rooms A&B
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)593-7433
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Clerk of the Board
PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to address the Committee on any item, please complete a
Speaker's Form (located at the table at the back of the room) and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or
notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on which you want to speak. Speakers will be recognized by
the Chairperson and are requested to limit comments to three minutes.
REPORTS: The Committee Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on
miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and
require no action by the Directors.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be
enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the
Legislative and Public Affairs Committee and the Steering Committee held on
April 26, 2017; and the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held on
April 26, 2017.
2. ADOPTION OF UPDATED RESOLUTION ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
(Bob Ghirelli)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Adopt Resolution
No. OCSD 17-08, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of Orange County
Sanitation District Fixing and Establishing Rules of Procedure for the Conduct of
Business of the District, and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 15-27."
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NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. LEGAL SERVICES WITH LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH, LLP
(Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Authorize an
increase of $150,000 to sole source Purchase Order 105851-OB to Lewis Brisbois
Bisgaard & Smith, LLP for legal services for a total cost of$225,000.
4. APPRAISAL SERVICES WITH MASON AND MASON, INC.; AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
CONSULTING SERVICES WITH STADIA REALTY, INC.
(Rob Thompson)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Authorize an increase of$100,000 to sole source Purchase Order 105903-OB
to Mason and Mason, Inc. for appraisal services related to the California
Department of Transportation/Orange County Transportation Authority
Interstate 405 Improvement Project impacts for a total cost of$140,000; and
B. Authorize an increase of$281,800 to sole source Purchase Order 105925-OA
to Stadia Realty, Inc. for right-of-way project management consulting related
to the California Department of Transportation/Orange County Transportation
Authority Interstate 405 Improvement Project impacts for a total cost of
$377,800.
CLOSED SESSION:
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Board,
the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate
negotiations,pending orpotentiallttigation, 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 Board during a permitted
closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such time as the Board takes final action
on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION.
(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential litigation regarding Resolution No. OCSD 17-07
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2): 1 case
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(2) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 300 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA -APN No.440-132-60
Agency negotiators: General Manager, Jim Herberg; Assistant General Manager,
Bob Ghirelli; Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Lorenzo Tyner; Director
of Engineering, Rob Thompson; Engineering Managers, Kathy Millea and Jeff Mohr;
and CIP Project Manager, Adam Nazaroff.
Negotiating parties: Bayside Village Marina LLC
Under negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment.
(3) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 10950 Virginia Cir. Fountain Valley, CA-APN No.156-165-05;
10870 Spencer Ave. Fountain Valley, CA -APN No.156-163-07;
18480 Pacific St. Fountain Valley, CA - APN No.156-165-04;
18430 Pacific St. Fountain Valley, CA - APN No.156-165-06;
18370 Pacific St. Fountain Valley, CA - APN No.156-165-08;
18429 Pacific St. Fountain Valley, CA - APN No.156-163-09;
18410 Bandilier Cir. Fountain Valley, CA-APN No.156-163-10;
18368 Bandilier Cir. Fountain Valley, CA-APN No.156-163-11;
10700 Spencer St. Fountain Valley, CA -APN No.156-163-16;
10700 Spencer Ave. Fountain Valley, CA - APN No.156-154-07;
18350 Mt. Langley St. Fountain Valley, CA -APN No.156-154-08;
18386 Mt. Langley St. Fountain Valley, CA -APN No.156-154-06;
18385 Bandilier Cir. Fountain Valley, CA -APN No.156-163-12;
18401 Bandilier Cir. Fountain Valley, CA-APN No.156-163-13;
18424 Mt. Langley St. Fountain Valley, CA -APN No.156-154-05;
18435 Bandilier Cir. Fountain Valley, CA -APN No.156-163-14;
18475 Bandilier Cir. Fountain Valley, CA -APN No.156-163-15;
10725 Ellis Ave. Fountain Valley, CA - APN No.156-154-04;
10540 Talbert Ave. Fountain Valley, CA - APN No.156-151-03; and
7311 Doig Drive Garden Grove, CA - APN No. 131-651-20
Agency negotiators: General Manager, Jim Herberg; Assistant General Manager,
Bob Ghirelli; Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Lorenzo Tyner; Director
of Engineering, Rob Thompson; Engineering Managers, Kathy Millea and Jeff Mohr;
CIP Project Manager, Wendy Sevenandt; Tom Grant; Kevin Turner and John
Gallivan, Cushman and Wakefield.
Negotiating parties:
Valley, Business Park, APN Nos. 156-165-05, -156-165-06, 156-163-07;
DK-USA LLC, APN No.156-165-04;
Fountain Valley Industrial Parcel 13, APN No.156-165-08;
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Sukut Real Properties LLC, APN Nos. 156-163-09, 156-163-10, 156-163-11;
The Ins Trust Shabtai, Nevon, APN No. 156-163-16;
The Ins Trust, APN No. 156-154-07;
K &A Investments LP, APN No. 156-154-08;
Fountain Valley Star LLC, APN No. 156-154-06;
TN Sheet Metal Inc., APN No. 156-163-12;
18401 Bandilier LLC, APN No. 156-163-13;
Phone Lilly Lin-Lin TR, APN No. 156-154-05;
JDK Partners, APN No. 156-163-14;
Chandler Real Properties, APN No. 156-163-15;
Ellis Avenue LLC, APN No. 156-154-04; and
SFII Fountain Valley LLC, APN No. 156-151-03
Under negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
ADJOURNMENT:
To the Steering Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at
5:00 P.M.
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Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are 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)593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability
and the type of accommodation requested.
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda
has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation Distrias Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District's website at www.ocsd.com, not less than
72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any
public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all, or a majority of the Board of Directors, are
available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board.
Agenda Description: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or
discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take
any action which is deemed appropriate.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, items must be
submitted to the Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
(714)593-7433
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For any questions on the agenda, Committee members may contact staff at:
General Manager Jim Herberg (714)593-7300 iherbero(ctocsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rghirellfcr ocsd.com
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson (714)593-7310 rlhompson0ciesd.com
Director of Environmental Services Jim Colston (714)593-7450 icolston(cpocsd.com
Director of Finance and Lorenzo Tyner (714)593-7550 Itvneraocsd.com
Administrative Services
Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler (714)593-7202 cchandlerrdiocsd.com
Director of Operations&Maintenance Ed Torres 714 593-7080 etomes ocsd.com
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ITEM NO. 1
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AND STEERING COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.
A special joint meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee and Steering
Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was called to order by Chair
Sebourn on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 4:37 p.m. in the Administration Building
of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Sebourn led the pledge of allegiance.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Greg Sebourn, Fullerton, Board Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager
David Shawver, Stanton, Board Vice- Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Chair Celia Chandler, Director of Human
Allan Bernstein, Tustin Resources
Ellery Deaton, Seal Beach Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Peter Kim, La Palma Ed Torres, Director of Operations &
Tim Shaw, La Habra Maintenance
Donald Wagner, Irvine Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
Chad Wanks, Placentia, Administration Administrative Services
Committee Chair Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
John Withers, IRWD, Operations Jennifer Cabral
Committee Chair Carla Dillon
Al Garcia
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Grant
None. Tina Knapp
Mark Manzo
Kathy Millea
Jeff Mohr
Kelly Newell
Roya Sohanaki
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Fred Smith, Director, Buena Park
Lucille Kring, Alternate Director, Anaheim
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments were provided.
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REPORTS:
Chair Seboum did not provide a report.
General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (Bob Ghirelli)
General Manager Jim Herberg introduced this item and indicated that it is in
follow-up to the March Steering Committee meeting discussion regarding the
frequency and timing of the Legislative and Public Affairs (LaPA) Committee
meetings. As provided in the Agenda Report, Mr. Herberg offered the following
options for consideration:
Option 1: Continue LaPA as a Standing Committee with meetings held in
the following months:
• February, March, May, July, August, and November, reducing
the number of committee meetings from 10 to six per year.
• The Sanitation District's lobbyists indicate these are the
months that best match legislative activity in Sacramento and
Washington, D.C.
Option 2: Sunset the LaPA Committee and return this area of purview to
the Steering Committee's authority, and extend the current
meeting time for Steering Committee meetings to allow more time
for consideration of legislative and public affairs matters.
Option 3: Continue with monthly LaPA Committee meetings, with January
and August being dark.
Discussion took place regarding the future of the LaPA Committee. Committee
members voiced their desire and interest in continuing legislative work and the
importance of having good staff representation in Sacramento and
Washington, DC. The discussion included comments regarding the volume of
upcoming Steering Committee agenda items that might make it challenging to
assume purview of the LaPA Committee tasks; if August was identified as a
month during which State and Federal legislation is in session, it might be
prudent for the LaPA Committee to not be dark in August; and a suggestion
that the Sanitation District be more proactive in the creation of new bills.
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Director Wagner arrived at 4:50 p.m.
MOVED. SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: Continue with monthly Legislative and Public Affairs Committee
meetings on the second Monday of each month, with January dark, at a new
meeting time of 12 noon.
AYES: Bernstein; Deaton; Kim; Sebourn; Shaw; Shawver;
Wagner; Wanks; and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Sebourn declared the meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
Submitted by:
Tina Knapp, CMC
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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MINUTES OF THE
STEERING COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation
District was called to order by Chair Sebourn on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at
5:04 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Greg Sebourn, Board Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager
David Shawver, Board Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Ellery Deaton, Member-At-Large Celia Chandler, Director of Human
Tim Shaw, Member-At-Large Resources
Donald Wagner, Member-At-Large Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Chad Wanks, Administration Committee Ed Torres, Director of Operations &
Chair Maintenance
John Withers, Operations Committee Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
Chair Administrative Services
Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Jennifer Cabral
None. Carla Dillon
Al Garcia
Tom Grant
Tina Knapp
Mark Manzo
Kathy Millea
Jeff Mohr
Roya Sohanaki
Steve Speakman
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Claire Hervey Collins, Special Counsel
Fred Smith (Director)
Lucille Kring (Alternate Director)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments were provided.
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore, provided a Late Communication memo to the
Committee regarding corrections to Item No. 1.
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REPORTS:
Chair Sebourn provided a brief update on his recent trip to Sacramento where Vice-
Chair Shawver, Director Collacott, and he attended a reception hosted by OCSD and
OCWD to thank legislative staff and Committee members for their support in regard
to the passage of AB 2022.
General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the
regular meeting of the Steering Committee held on March 22, 2017 as
corrected.
AYES: Deaton; Sebourn; Shaw; Shawver, Wagner; Wanke;
and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT OUT OF AREA SERVICE AGREEMENT
FOR LOS ALISOS ADDITION (Rob Thompson)
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson provided a brief overview of this item.
Director Withers stated this agreement was approved at a recent meeting of
the IRWD Board of Directors.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board
of Directors to: Approve an agreement with the Irvine Ranch Water District
allowing wastewater flow to enter Orange County Sanitation District's service
area from Portola Hills and Baker Ranch, for a period of three years, from date
of execution, and to support Irvine Ranch Water District's application to the
Local Agency Formation Commission for an Orange County Sanitation District
change of service boundaries to permanently service these areas.
AYES: Deaton; Sebourn; Shaw; Shawver; Wagner; Wanks;
and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
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INFORMATION ITEMS:
3. SELECTION OF 2017 HONOR WALK RECIPIENTS (Jim Herberg)
Mr. Herberg introduced this item, explained the Honor Walk selection process,
and provided a brief biography of the nominated employees.
MOVED. SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve nominated retired
and deceased employees, Charlie McGee, Peter McGrath and Antonino"Tony"
Pira as Honor Walk brick recipients for the year 2017.
AYES: Deaton; Sebourn; Shaw; Shawver; Wagner; Wanke;
and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Herberg announced that the Honor Walk Ceremony will take place on
May 24, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 54956.9(d)(2): 54956.9(d)(4): and 54956.8:
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:12 p.m. to discuss two items. (Item
No. CS-2 was not heard.) Confidential minutes of the Closed Session have been
prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and are
maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of
Board and Committee Closed Session Meetings.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION:
The Committee reconvened in regular session at 5:57 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
Special Counsel Claire Hervey Collins reported that the Steering Committee voted to:
Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Authorize legal counsel to initiate legal
action to confirm property rights in or adjacent to Plant No. 1.
AYES: Deaton; Sebourn; Shawver; Wagner; Wanke; and
Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Shaw (recused)
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General Counsel Brad Hogin did not provide a report.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Sebourn declared the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. to the next Steering
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
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FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF UPDATED RESOLUTION ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 17-08, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
Orange County Sanitation District Fixing and Establishing Rules of Procedure for the
Conduct of Business of the District, and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 15-27."
BACKGROUND
The procedures are being updated at this time to reflect a new start time of 12:00 p.m.for
the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meetings; designating Committee
assignment for the Board Chairperson and Board Vice-Chairperson's appointed Alternate
Directors; and minor clerical revisions.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• CA Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
• Comply with transparency and communication requirements, including the Brown
Act
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
December 2015 - Adopted Resolution No. OCSD 15-27, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of Orange County Sanitation District Fixing and Establishing Rules of Procedure
for the Conduct of Business of the District, and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 15-01:'
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) is attached in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
• Resolution No. OCSD 17-08
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 17-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF THE DISTRICT, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 15-27
WHEREAS it is necessary to establish rules of procedure to facilitate the orderly
handling of business to come before the Orange County Sanitation District Board of
Directors and Standing, Steering, Special and Ad Hoc Committees.
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1: Rules of Procedure. That the following rules of procedure be
adopted for the conduct of business of the District:
A. Regular Meetings. There shall be a regular monthly meeting of the Board
of Directors of the District on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m., in the
Administrative Offices of the District, located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley,
California; provided, however, if the fourth Wednesday of the month falls upon a legal
holiday, said monthly meeting shall be held on the next day thereafter, at the same time
and place, unless the Board adjourns to a different date and time.
The Board of Directors may adjourn any regular, special or adjourned special
meeting to a time and place certain, as specified in the order of adjournment.
B. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the Board of Directors may be
called in either one of the following ways:
(1) By the Chairperson of the Board of Directors; or
(2) By the written request of a majority of the Steering Committee
delivered to the Clerk of the Board.
The call or notice for special meeting shall be in writing and delivered personally
or by mail at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of such meeting, as specified in
the notice. Any notice deposited in the regular mail addressed to a Director at the address
he or she has on file with the Clerk of the Board postage prepaid, sixty (60) hours in
advance of any such meeting as specified in the notice, shall be presumed to have been
delivered.
The call or notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting, a
description of the business to be transacted, and copies of all pertinent written materials.
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Such written notice may be dispensed with as to any Director or Alternate Director
who, at or prior to the time the meeting convenes, files with the Clerk of the Board a
written waiver of notice. Such waiver may be given by facsimile or electronic mail. Such
written notice may also be dispensed with as to any member who is actually present at
the meeting at the time it convenes. The Clerk of the Board shall diligently attempt to
notify each Director personally of the time, place and purpose of said meeting, not less
than twenty-four(24) hours before the time of said meeting.
The call or notice shall be posted in the administrative offices' public lobby at least
twenty-four (24) hours prior to the special meeting.
C. Meetings Adjourned by Clerk of the Board. If at any regular, adjourned
regular, special or adjourned special meeting, there is not a quorum of Directors present,
the Clerk of the Board may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place and
shall cause written notice of the adjournment to be given in the same manner as for a
special meeting, unless such notice is waived as provided for in special meetings. Within
twenty-four (24) hours after the time of the adjournment, a copy of the order or notice of
adjournment shall be conspicuously posted on or near the door of the place where the
meeting was held.
D. Notices to News Media. When any local newspaper of general circulation,
radio or television station requests, in writing, notices of meetings of the Board of
Directors, the Clerk of the Board shall thereafter, until receipt of a notice terminating said
request, deliver notices of regular, regular adjourned and special adjourned meetings to
such newspapers, radio or television stations. Delivery shall be made in the same manner
as delivery is made to the Directors.
E. Conduct of Meetings.
(1) Procedural Rules. The procedural rules for debate and action shall
be as set forth in Table 1, attached hereto and adopted herein by reference. Robert's
Rules of Order shall not be applicable or govern the procedures for the conduct of
Sanitation District business.
(2) Legal Officer. In any case of ambiguity or uncertainty in the
interpretation or application of these Rules to any procedure, the presiding officer may
direct such question for a ruling to the Board's General Counsel, who shall be the
parliamentarian of the Board.
(3) Obtaining the Floor and Making Motions. Any member of the Board
wishing to speak, or any member of the public wishing to address the Board, must first
be recognized by the Chairperson. The Chairperson must recognize any member of the
Board who seeks the floor when appropriately entitled to address the Board.
Any member of the Board, including the Chairperson, may bring a
matter of business properly before the Board by making a motion. Any member, including
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the Chairperson, except the member making the motion, may second the motion. Once
a motion is seconded, it may be opened for discussion and debate, in accordance with
the procedures in Subsection (4) below.
(4) Rules for Discussion. Debate and Deliberation by the Board. The
procedures for consideration and action on all matters to come before the Board shall be
in compliance with the terms of this Section, as follows:
(a) Each item on the Agenda will be introduced in a form of a
report by either Staff or Counsel.
(b) Upon completion of the report, the Chairperson will allow for
direct questions regarding the item, by Directors, each in turn, and in the order as selected
by the Chairperson.
(c) Upon completion of the question period, the Chairperson will
entertain a motion and second for consideration by the Board.
(d) Discussion among the Directors will follow. Each Director will
be recognized to address the Board in the order selected by the Chairperson, with a five
(5) minute time limit for each Member wishing to speak on the Agenda item, unless the
time limit is waived by the Chairperson. There will be no interruptions of the Director who
has been recognized. Attempted interruptions will be declared out-of-order, and the
Board Member attempting to interrupt will be asked to remain silent until recognized.
(a) As an additional courtesy to everyone, repetition of comments
will be discouraged in the interest of time, and at the discretion of the Chairperson, can
be declared out-of-order.
(f) After each Member who wishes to speak has been recognized
and completed his/her remarks, a single three (3)minute period of rebuttal will be allowed
any Director, unless the time limit is waived by the Chairperson.
(g) If it appears to the Chairperson that any Director is pursuing a
line of questioning or commentary due to lack of preparation or prior review with the
District's Staff, the Director's time will be declared to have been used up, and no further
inquiry will be allowed.
(h) Upon adoption of a motion on an Agenda item, there will be
no further discussion of that item.
(5) Decorum in Debate. All Members shall address their remarks to the
Chairperson and confine them to the business then pending and subject to discussion
before the Board, avoiding personalities and reflections upon anyone's motives.
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(6) Closing or Limiting Debate. At all times the Board shall endeavor to
allow free and open debate among Members of the Board. However, in the discretion of
the Chairperson, it may become necessary to close or limit debate, so that action can be
taken by the Board. An order by the Chairperson closing or limiting the debate can only
be set aside by a majority vote of the Board.
F. Quorum. A majority of the Directors shall constitute a quorum of the Board.
G. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Board. A Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson of the Board shall be elected by a majority vote of Directors at the regular
meeting in June of each year, and will assume office July 1st. The nominations for
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be made at the regular Board meeting in May of
each year. Any person nominated for Chairperson shall be deemed to be nominated for
Vice Chairperson in the event the person is not elected as Chairperson. Thereafter, the
nominees shall prepare a statement setting forth their qualifications for the office sought.
The statements shall be mailed to members of the Board of Directors with the Agenda
and other meeting material for the June regular meeting. If only one individual is
nominated for Chairperson at the regular Board meeting in May, that individual shall be
deemed elected as Chairperson, no election shall be held in June, and the individual shall
assume office July 15'. If only one individual is nominated for Vice Chairperson at the
regular Board meeting in May, that individual shall be deemed elected as Vice
Chairperson, no election shall be held in June, and the individual shall assume office July
1 St.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of
the Directors. In the event the office of Chairperson becomes vacant due to resignation
or retirement of the incumbent prior to the expiration of the regular term, the Vice
Chairperson shall automatically succeed to the office of the Chairperson and shall
continue to serve through the remainder of the regular term unless sooner removed by
action of a majority of the Directors. In the event the office of Vice Chairperson becomes
vacant prior to the expiration of the regular term, nominations and the election of a
Director to serve in that capacity shall be conducted at the next regular Board meeting.
The person so elected shall serve the balance of the regularly-scheduled term unless
sooner removed as a result of action by a majority of the Directors.
The Chairperson shall not serve more than two consecutive one-year terms for
which he/she has been elected to the office of Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall
not serve more than two consecutive one-year terms for which he/she has been elected
to the office of Vice Chairperson.
H. Presiding Officer. The Chairperson of the Board shall preside during
meetings of the Directors. In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson shall
preside.
I. Clerk of the Board and Minutes. The Board of Directors shall have a person
designated to serve as Clerk of the Board. The Clerk of the Board will be appointed to
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the position by the General Manager and shall report to the General Manager or a
Department Head as designated by the General Manager. The Clerk of the Board will be
a regular full time employee, subject to all the rules and policies applicable to all regular
full time employees. The Clerk of the Board shall attend all meetings of the Board of
Directors, unless excused by the Chairperson, and shall prepare an accurate record of
each meeting for submission to the Directors and subsequent approval at the following
meeting; provided, however, that when an adjourned, special or special adjourned
meeting of the Board of Directors immediately precedes a regular meeting, Minutes of
said meeting shall be submitted for approval at the next meeting of the Board following
said regular meeting.
In the preparation of Official Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Directors, the
Clerk of the Board will not record the name of the Director who moves or who seconds
the adoption of a motion or Resolution, except the vote of any individual Director shall be
recorded upon that Director's request. The Minutes will reflect the votes by name of
Director when required by provisions of state law.
In the absence of the Clerk of the Board, a Deputy Clerk of the Board shall be
appointed to exercise the duties of the Clerk of the Board.
J. Regular Business to Come Before the Board of Directors. Insofar as
practicable, all items of business to be taken up at a regular meeting of the Board shall
be submitted to the Clerk of the Board, who shall include on the Agenda all such items
submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel, and all formal
communications.
The Clerk of the Board shall mail to each Director a notice of such regular
meetings, together with a proposed Agenda, not later than the Friday immediately
preceding such regular meetings. Said Agenda, insofar as possible, shall include copies
of Resolutions, except as hereafter provided, and a description of all matters to be
considered, together with any pertinent written materials.
Agendas shall be posted in a location freely accessible to the public not less than
seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting.
Resolutions designated as "standard" and adopted by the Board of Directors from
time to time,and approved as to form and content, need not be included with said Agenda;
provided, however,that the information completing said standard Resolutions shall be set
forth on the Agenda listing, and copies of said standard Resolutions shall be on file with
the Clerk of the Board at the meeting time and place.
Items of business not known at the time the regular Agenda is mailed as herein
provided, may be considered as supplemental Agenda items; provided that all
requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Sections 54950 at
seg.) are satisfied.
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No business, except with consent of two-thirds of the Directors present(a majority
of Directors present for emergency actions), and only if permitted by the Ralph M. Brown
Act, not appearing on the regular or supplemental Agendas may be brought before the
Board of Directors.
The meeting Agenda shall provide for an opportunity for members of the public to
address the Board on items on the Agenda and non-Agenda items of public interest. As
determined by the Chairperson, speakers may be deferred until the specific Agenda item
is taken for discussion, and remarks may be limited to three (3) minutes. Speakers on
non-Agenda items may address only items that are within the subject matter jurisdiction
of the Board of Directors. Time allotted for such presentations is limited to three (3)
minutes or less. Total time allotted for all public input on each non-Agenda item is limited
to thirty (30) minutes to one (1) hour, taking into consideration the number of persons
filing a request to address the Board. However, time allotments may be waived by a
majority vote of the Board.
K. Handling of Business and Voting. During the course of a Board meeting,
routine matters listed on the Agenda for consideration will be referred to by Agenda Item
Number only.
Voting on all Resolutions shall be by roll call, except if waived by unanimous voice
vote, in which event, the Chairperson may order a unanimous ballot cast in favor of the
motion or Resolution under discussion. The name of each Director shall be called only
once.
On matters of considerable interest or on which there appears to be a controversy,
the motion or Resolution shall be read by title or repeated by the Chairperson. The
Chairperson shall thereafter call for discussion of the motion or Resolution, at which time
any member may discuss the pending matter. Any person other than a Director present
at the meeting may speak on the motion if recognized by the Chairperson. Sole discretion
as to the extent of discussion outside of the membership of the Board shall rest with the
Chairperson. At the close of discussion, the Chairperson may, at the Chairperson's
discretion, repeat the motion or Resolution pending, and thereafter, call for a vote.
The Clerk of the Board shall determine and state whether or not a motion or
Resolution is adopted by roll call vote. On all other matters, the Chairperson shall
determine the outcome of the voting.
L. Committees.
(1) Standing Committees.
(a) Steering Committee: There shall be a permanent Committee
designated as the Steering Committee, comprised of the Chairperson of the Board, the
Vice Chairperson of the Board, the Chairperson of each of the Standing Committees, and
three at-large members selected by the Chairperson of the Board. The Vice Chairperson
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of each of the two Standing Committees shall serve as the designated Alternate, in the
absence or inability to serve by any Chairperson. In the absence or inability of any
designated member of the Steering Committee to serve, his/her city appointed Alternate
Director may not serve in that member's absence.
The Committee shall also conduct an annual performance evaluation of the
General Manager and submit recommendations on his/her compensation to the Board of
Directors. The Committee shall also review the General Manager's evaluation and
compensation of the executive management employees, based on established criteria,
and executive management's goals and objectives for the following year.
The Committee shall conduct an annual performance evaluation of General
Counsel and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors as provided by
Resolution No. OCSD 12-03.
The Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors on labor
negotiations and other related activities as may be needed or appropriate.
The Committee shall also be authorized to assign new subjects of significant
importance to the appropriate Standing Committee for study, evaluation and
recommendation.
The Steering Committee shall meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at
5:00 p.m. preceding the Board's meeting, or at the call of the Chairperson of the Board of
Directors.
(b) Administration Committee: There shall be a permanent
Administration Committee (Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology) to
advise the Staff and make recommendations on matters related to the financial,
budgeting, administrative and personnel policies and programs of the District.
The Committee shall review with the Staff the procedures for development,
preparation and format of the annual budget and recommend appropriate change, and
counsel the Staff during the budget process to assure the proper interpretation and
implementation of the Board's policies and that the desired procedures have been
followed.
The responsibility for consideration and adoption of the District budget rests with
the Board of Directors.
The Committee shall periodically interview and recommend the selection of outside
auditors. The Committee shall review the result of the annual audit of the District's
accounts with representatives of the outside audit firm, including any comments received
recommending improvements. The Committee shall review management's response to
these comments and make appropriate recommendations for implementation.
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Periodically, the Committee shall recommend employment of an outside firm to
audit internal control procedures to safeguard the assets of the District.
The Committee shall interview and make recommendations on the employment of
investment-banking firms, bond counsel and, if necessary or desired, financial advisors,
to be used in connection with the District's financing programs.
The Committee shall periodically coordinate recommendations on personnel
audits of the District's operations or segments of the operations on an as-needed basis.
The Committee shall make recommendations on personnel policies and
procedures, insurers and coverage, procurement procedures and such other related
activities as may be needed or appropriate.
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall appoint a Committee Chairperson
and a Committee Vice Chairperson for the Administration Committee. The Committee
Chairperson and Committee Vice Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the
Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
The Administration Committee shall consist of thirteen members, as follows:
(1)The Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
(2)The Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
(3)The Committee Chair of the Administration Committee;
(4)The Committee Vice Chair of the Administration Committee; and
(5) Nine additional Board members appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of
Directors.
Other than the Board Chairperson and the Board Vice Chairperson, no Director
who serves on the Operations Committee shall be eligible to serve on the Administration
Committee. In the absence of the Board Chairperson, his or her alternate Director may
attend meetings of the Administration Committee.
The Administration Committee shall meet on the second Wednesday of each
month at 5:00 p.m., or at the call of its Chairperson.
(c) Operations Committee: There shall be a permanent
Committee designated the Operations Committee (Engineering, Operations &
Maintenance and Environmental Services). With the goal of compliance with all public
health and environmental laws and regulations, the Operations Committee shall review
and submit appropriate recommendations on the matters pertaining to the operation of
the District Treatment Works, including such matters as current and projected service/flow
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needs, level and quality of treatment, conservation, recycling and reuse activities and air
quality issues.
The Committee shall also review issues pertaining to the District's NPDES Ocean
Outfall Discharge Permit, including annual review of the contractor(s) performing the
ocean monitoring and research programs required as a condition of said permit, and
related issues regarding protection of the marine waters off metropolitan Orange County's
coastline from impacts resulting from the District's operations and discharge of treated
wastewater.
The Committee shall also review matters pertaining to contractual arrangements
by the District to provide sewerage services to areas outside the District's boundaries or
approved spheres of influence.
The Committee shall review plans for the future needs of the District, explore
alternatives and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
The Operations Committee shall also review and submit appropriate
recommendations on matters pertaining to capital projects which address operational
needs, including the selection of professional consulting services to assist in studying,
planning and designing needed District Treatment Works and support facilities, including
computerized systems, in accordance with the Board's established policies and
procedures for procuring such services; the Committee shall further review construction
projects for said facilities in accordance with applicable public works laws and Board
policies. Said oversight shall include the contracts for professional services and public
works construction projects and addenda or change orders thereto. In carrying out its
responsibilities, the Committee shall receive advance notice and regular status reports
on the projects from Staff, and monitor, visit and observe the District Treatment Works'
operational functions and major capital construction projects.
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall appoint a Committee Chairperson
and a Committee Vice Chairperson of the Operations Committee. The Committee
Chairperson and Committee Vice Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the
Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
The Operations Committee shall consist of fourteen members, as follows:
(1)The Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
(2)The Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
(3)The Committee Chair of the Operations Committee;
(4)The Committee Vice Chair of the Operations Committee; and
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(5)Ten (10)additional Board members appointed by the Chairperson of the Board
of Directors.
Other than the Board Chairperson and the Board Vice Chairperson, no Director
who serves on the Administration Committee shall be eligible to serve on the Operations
Committee. In the absence of the Board Vice-Chairperson, his or her Alternate Director
may attend meetings of the Operations Committee.
The Operations Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at
5:00 p.m., or at the call of its Chairperson.
(d) Legislative and Public Affairs Committee: There shall be a
permanent Committee designated as the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee,
comprised of the Chairperson of the Board, the Vice Chairperson of the Board, and five
at-large members selected by the Chairperson of the Board.
The Committee shall advise the Staff and make recommendations on matters
related to the legislative and public affairs programs of the District.
The Legislative and Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the second Monday of
each month at 12:00 p.m. or at the call of the Board Chairperson.
(2) Special and Ad Hoc Committees. In addition to the Standing
Committees, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, or the Chairperson of a Standing
Committee, or a majority of the Directors, may appoint from time to time, Special or Ad
Hoc Committees to study and report on specific matters. Such Committees shall be
temporary in nature, and their assignments shall pertain to a current, specific issue. Upon
completion of the assigned task, the Ad Hoc or Special Committee will be dissolved.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Special and Ad Hoc Committees shall
be appointed by the Chairperson of the appointing authority.
Each Special and Ad Hoc Committee shall meet at the call of its Chairperson.
(a) Alternates: If a regular Director cannot attend a meeting of
the Operations Committee, the Administration Committee or the full Board of Directors,
the Director's alternate may attend in place of his or her regular Director. An alternate
Director may not, however, attend a meeting of any other Committee in the absence of
his or her regular Director.
M. Motion to Refer to a Standing Committee. Any Director at a Board meeting
may move to have a policy or any other activity affecting the Sanitation District, or any
one of the member Agencies, referred to a Standing Committee for study and report. This
motion shall be a privileged motion, and when duly seconded, discussion thereof shall be
limited to Directors only. Said motion shall receive an affirmative vote of a majority of the
Directors for adoption.
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Section 2: Procedure for Consideration of Demands for Corrective Action.
A. Requirement of Written Demand. Prior to any person commencing ajudicial
action for injunction or mandamus to declare any action taken by the Board void because
of failure to observe Brown Act requirements, such person must first serve upon the Clerk
of the Board a written demand describing the alleged violation and demanding corrective
action. Such demand must be served upon the Clerk of the Board within thirty (30) days
of the complained of action. Failure to serve any such demand within this thirty (30) day
period shall result in the loss of any right to challenge any action to have been taken in
violation of Sections 54953, 54954.2 or 54956 of the California Government Code.
B. Consideration of Corrective Action. Upon receipt of such a demand,
consideration of the demand shall immediately be placed on the Agenda for the next
meeting of the Board of Directors. If the demand is received less than seventy-two (72)
hours prior to the time set for the next meeting, the Board may determine that the notice
constitutes the initiation of litigation, and that the need to take action on the threatened
litigation arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda, and may consider it at that
meeting pursuant to Section 1(J) above. A description of any item so placed on the
Agenda shall include both consideration of the demand, and the possibility of corrective
action by the Board.
In considering such demands, the Board shall first determine, by motion,
whether corrective action should be taken. If no motion to take corrective action is carried,
the Clerk of the Board shall inform the demanding party in writing of the Board's decision
not to cure or correct the challenged action.
C. Implementing Corrective Action. If a motion to take corrective action
passes, the Chairperson may entertain a motion implementing corrective action. Any
motion implementing corrective action shall address the concerns raised in the
consideration of corrective action. The motion implementing corrective action may
include a motion to rescind prior action taken, as appropriate. Passage of a motion to
rescind invalidates prior action only as of the time of the passage of the motion, and not
from the date of the initial action. A motion implementing corrective action resulting from
a written demand is out-of-order if the action complained of(a)was in connection with the
sale or issuance of notes, bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness, or any contract,
agreement, or incident thereto; or (b) gave rise to a contractual obligation upon which a
party has, in good faith, detrimentally relied. In any event, the Board shall notify the party
making the demand in writing of its decision to take corrective action, and shall describe
any corrective action taken. This notice shall be given to the demanding party as soon
as possible after the meeting, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after receipt of
the demand.
Section 3: Resolution No. OCSD 15-27 is hereby repealed.
Section 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
May 24, 2017.
Gregory C. Sebourn
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bradley R. Hogin
General Counsel
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 17-08 was passed and adopted
at a regular meeting of said Board on the 2411 day of May, 2017, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
Orange County Sanitation District this 24th day of May, 2017.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
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TABLE 1
BOARD PROCEDURES AND ORGANIZATION
SUMMARY OF MOTIONS
A. PRIVILEGED MOTIONS
Kind of Second Vote
Motion Required Debatable Amendable Required Purpose
Adjourn Yes No No Majority To end the
meeting
To Take a Yes No No Majority To interrupt a
Recess meeting for a
short time or to
provide an
intermission
Raise a No No No None To obtain action
Question of immediately in an
Privilege emergency
B. MAIN MOTION AND RELATED
SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS
Kind of Second Vote
Motion Required Debatable Amendable Required Purpose
Main Yes Yes Yes Majority To introduce new
Motion business
Amend Yes Yes Yes Majority To modify or alter a
Main motion
Motion
Substitute Yes Yes Yes Majority To replace the main
Motion motion entirely
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Previous Yes No No Majority To close debate on
Question the main or
amended motion
immediately
Continue to Yes Yes Yes Majority To defer action
a Certain
Time
To Table Yes No No Majority To discontinue
consideration until
brought back by vote
of the Board
Take a Yes No No Majority To bring before the
Motion group a motion
from the previously tabled
Table
Limit or Yes No Yes Majority To limit or extend
Extend limits of debate
Limits of
Debate
Refer to a Yes Yes Yes Majority To place business in
Committee hands of a
Committee
Withdraw a No No No None To withdraw a
Motion motion before it is
voted on
Reconsider Yes Yes No Majority To secure a new
must be vote on a motion
by a previously voted
Director upon
who voted
for the
prevailing
side on
the
original
motion
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C. INCIDENTAL RULES
NON-RANKING
Kind of Second Vote
Motion Required Debatable Amendable Required Purpose
Request to Yes No No Two- To facilitate business
Suspend Thirds ordinarily contrary to
the Rules the rules of the
organization
Override Yes No No Majority To have Board
Order of majority rule on the
the Chair order
Point of No No No None To enforce the rules
Order of the organization
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AGENDA REPORT Item Item Number
3
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: LEGAL SERVICES WITH LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH, LLP
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize an increase of $150,000 to sole source Purchase Order 105851-OB to Lewis
Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP for legal services, for a total cost of$225,000.
BACKGROUND
When the Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) primary legal counsel
has a conflict of interest, matters are referred to a secondary legal counsel. Due to a
conflict of interest, the Sanitation District has secured the legal services of Lewis Brisbois
Bisgaard & Smith, LLP (LBBS) related to matters involving the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the City of Newport Beach.
In partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), OCTA
proposes, Interstate 405 Improvement Project (OCTA 405 Project) to widen Interstate
405 between State Route 73 and Interstate 605. Multiple Sanitation District sewers and
structures, both inside and outside of Plant No. 1, will conflict with the OCTA 405 Project
and will require modifications and/or relocations. The OCTA 405 Project will also
construct an on-ramp to the southbound Interstate 405 beginning at Ellis Avenue near the
Sanitation District's Plant No. 1 entrance.
OCTA is also managing the OC Streetcar Project, which proposes an alignment that will
cross or run parallel with Sanitation District sewer pipes, affecting maintenance, and
future rehabilitation.
The City of Newport Beach has proposed the transfer of certain land rights adjacent to
the 15th Street Pump Station to the Sanitation District.
The Sanitation District is also seeking to initiate legal action to confirm property rights to
a small parcel of land in or adjacent to Plant No. 1.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies
• Protection of Orange County Sanitation District assets
• Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
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PROBLEM
OCTA has several projects throughout the service area including the OCTA 405 Project
and the OC Streetcar. In January 2017, OCTA sent the Sanitation District a Notice of
Decision to Appraise the taking of certain property interests at Plant No. 1. That Notice
of Decision to Appraise initiates the eminent domain process. In addition, OCTA has
sought to modify or protect in place many Sanitation District sewers which will require
multiple utility modification agreements. The Sanitation District needs legal services to
review, draft, and negotiate utility modification agreements, to provide counsel during the
eminent domain process, and to provide counsel with respect to the proposed OC
Streetcar impacts. The Sanitation District also needs legal services in connection with
matters involving the City of Newport Beach, and in connection with legal action to confirm
property rights in or adjacent to Plant No. 1.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Procure legal services to assist the Sanitation District in matters related to OCTA and
Plant No. 1, as well as one matter related to the City of Newport Beach.
TIMING CONCERNS
OCTA has established schedules for both of its projects. The Sanitation District would
like to work cooperatively with OCTA to meet its schedules and have legal counsel
available to review agreements and provide counsel.
In November 2016, OCTA awarded a Design-Build contract for the OCTA 405 Project. In
January 2017, OCTA issued to the Sanitation District a Notice of Decision to Appraise,
which initiates the eminent domain land acquisition process. The Sanitation District would
like to have legal counsel in order to effectively and timely evaluate impacts and negotiate
with OCTA to ensure that all impacts to the Sanitation District are mitigated, that the
Sanitation District receives just compensation for any property acquisition and related
impacts. OCTA has advised that in order to meet its project schedule, OCTA must
acquire the property rights from the Sanitation District by January 2018, or OCTA will
commence eminent domain proceedings.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Without action, the Sanitation District would not have legal counsel on matters related to
OCTA or the Newport Beach transaction, or could delay the OCTA Project.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The OCTA Projects will have numerous impacts to the operations and facilities of the
Sanitation District. At Plant No. 1, the OCTA 405 Project plans to construct a new on-
ramp to the southbound Interstate 405 that will require the relocation of the current Ellis
Avenue entrance, the guard shack, utilities, wastehauler receiving station, CNG gas
station, and electric vehicle charging stations. In addition, the OCTA 405 Project has
already impacted the Sanitation District's schedule and siting of a new headquarters
complex including parking during and after construction.
The OCTA 405 Project also includes 22 locations throughout the county where Sanitation
District sewers are impacted, and will require relocation, modification, reconstruction, or
build-over of existing Sanitation District sewers.
The OCTA 405 Project will require a total of at least ten agreements with the Sanitation
District, including a Cooperative Agreement, a Land Acquisition Agreement, and eight
Utility Agreements.
A Cooperative Agreement was approved by the Sanitation District Board of Directors
(Board) in August 2016 and accepted OCTA's proposal to relocate the interim Plant
No. 1 main entrance, and to modify and relocate onsite Plant No. 1 utilities. The
Cooperative Agreement included the following terms:
• OCTA to fund the design and construction of the new interim entrance and relocate
utilities at current Ellis Avenue entrance
• Sanitation District to review and approve the new interim entrance design and utility
relocation plans
• Sanitation District to inspect and accept new interim entrance construction and utility
relocations
• OCTA to reimburse the Sanitation District costs up to $470,000 for design and legal
review
Eight separate Utility Agreements will address the OCTA 405 Project impacts to the
Sanitation District collection system, including relocation, modification, or reconstruction
of existing Sanitation District sewers. The Utility Agreements will include the following
terms:
• OCTA to fund the relocation, reconstruction,and protection of multiple regional sewers
crossing Interstate 405
• OCTA to reimburse Sanitation District staff costs to review and approve designs
• OCTA to reimburse Sanitation District staff costs to inspect and accept construction
work
• OCTA to reimburse the Sanitation District staff costs to administer the agreements
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OCTA also proposes to enter into a Land Acquisition Agreement to acquire certain
Sanitation District property rights including:
• A purchase of land to construct, maintain and operate the on-ramp
• Permanent and temporary construction easements to benefit Caltrans, Southern
California Edison, the Orange County Water District, and the City of Fountain Valley
The Sanitation District will also seek to include in the Land Acquisition Agreement
reimbursement for agency impacts, including delay costs for the headquarters complex,
temporary and permanent parking impacts, existing facility relocation costs including
design and CEQA preparation, staff planning and coordination, and legal and appraisal
support costs. Sanitation District staff will present this agreement to the Board in the
upcoming months, and the reimbursement amount has not yet been determined.
A Purchase Order to Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP was issued in October 2016
and due to the complex nature of the transactions with OCTA, staff anticipates additional
expenses to provide counsel. The Sanitation District will seek reimbursement for these
costs to the extent possible.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
For costs related to the OCTA 405 Project, the funds will be allocated from the
Replacement, Rehabilitation, and Refurbishment budget in the cash flow projections,
FY 2016-17 and 2017-18, Section 4, Page 16, Item 14. However, the Sanitation District
will seek reimbursement by OCTA to the extent possible.
For services related to other OCTA-related expenses, Plant No. 1 property rights, and the
City of Newport Beach, this item has been budgeted (FY 2016-17 Line item: Professional
and Contractual Services, Section 6, Page 56).
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (wwwocsd.corn with the
complete agenda package:
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AGENDA REPORT ItemNumber Item Number
a
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: APPRAISAL SERVICES WITH MASON AND MASON, INC.; AND RIGHT-
OF-WAY CONSULTING SERVICES WITH STADIA REALTY, INC.
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Authorize an increase of $100,000 to sole source Purchase Order 105903-OB to
Mason and Mason, Inc. for appraisal services related to the California Department
of Transportation/Orange County Transportation Authority Interstate 405
Improvement Project impacts for a total cost of$140,000; and
B. Authorize an increase of $281,800 to sole source Purchase Order 105925-OA to
Stadia Realty, Inc. for right-of-way project management consulting related to the
California Department of Transportation/Orange County Transportation Authority
Interstate 405 Improvement Project impacts for a total cost of$377,800.
BACKGROUND
In partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA) proposes Interstate 405 Improvement Project
(OCTA 405 Project) to widen Interstate 405 between State Route 73 and Interstate 605.
Multiple Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) sewers and structures,
both inside and outside of Plant No. 1, will conflict with the OCTA Project and will require
modifications and/or relocations. The OCTA 405 Project will also construct an on-ramp
to the southbound Interstate 405 beginning at Ellis Avenue near the Sanitation District's
Plant No. 1 entrance.
OCTA has initiated the eminent domain process by issuing a Notice to Appraise in
January 2017. Sanitation District's special counsel, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith,
LLP (LBBS), has contracted appraisal and right-of-way services to assist with the
valuation, right-of-way evaluations of impacts to the Sanitation District, coordination of
communication with OCTA and its contractors, and the negotiation process. Staff is
seeking additional funds for these contracts. OCTA has already hired outside appraisers
and right-of-way firms to assist in the eminent domain process.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies
• Protection of Orange County Sanitation District assets
• Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
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PROBLEM
The OCTA 405 Project will have numerous temporary and permanent impacts to the
operations and useful function of the impacted Sanitation District facilities. OCTA's
appraiser will assess the fair market value of the proposed acquisition from the Sanitation
District. Without sufficient information from the Sanitation District, OCTA may not provide
a complete, fair offer for the impacts, which include project schedule delays, loss of
business function, internal traffic routing changes, as well as property loss. The
Sanitation District requires appraisal and right-of-way consulting services to provide
guidance in the eminent domain process, expertise in assessing and quantifying the
complex impacts of the OCTA 405 Project, and to support timely response to the complex
information requests of OCTA.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Procure appraisal and right-of-way consulting services to assist the Sanitation District to
properly estimate the financial, operational, and physical impacts from the OCTA 405
Project and assist the Sanitation District and its legal counsel to communicate effectively
with and negotiate workable solutions to the challenges created by the OCTA 405 Project.
TIMING CONCERNS
In November 2016, OCTA awarded a Design-Build contract for the OCTA 405 Project. In
January 2017, OCTA issued to the Sanitation District a Notice of Decision to Appraise,
which initiates the eminent domain land acquisition process.
The Sanitation District would like to have appraisal and right-of-way consulting services
available to provide support to staff and legal counsel in order to effectively and timely
evaluate impacts and negotiate with OCTA to ensure that all impacts to the Sanitation
District are mitigated, and that the Sanitation District receives just compensation for any
property acquisition and related impacts. OCTA has advised that in order to meet its
project schedule, OCTA must acquire the property rights from the Sanitation District by
January 2018, or OCTA will commence eminent domain proceedings.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Without action, the Sanitation District would not have appraisal services to assess and
quantify impacts related to the OCTA projector could delay the OCTA project. In addition,
the Sanitation District could miss critical timelines in the eminent domain process, which
could result in the loss of financial compensation or the opportunity to negotiate solutions
that enable the Sanitation District to maintain its business functionality.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The OCTA Project will have numerous impacts to the operations and facilities of the
Sanitation District. These impacts include, but are not limited to:
• Parking reconfiguration, loss of parking
• Traffic circulation
• Replacement property
• Potential for Southern California Edison power lines relocating onto Sanitation
District property
• Demolition costs
• Employee relocation
• Relocation of CNG Gas Station and Wastehauler Station
• Headworks Refurbishment Project and long-term maintenance impacts
• Headquarters complex project delays and relocation
• Utility relocations
• Easements
• Loading zone
• Pedestrian safety
• Professional services
• Sanitation District staff time (distraction from core work)
• Legal services
OCTA proposes to enter into a Land Acquisition Agreement to acquire Sanitation District
property and provide just compensation. The Land Acquisition Agreement has not been
drafted, but elements are expected to include:
• A purchase of land to construct, maintain, and operate the on-ramp
• Permanent and temporary construction easements to benefit Caltrans, Southern
California Edison, the Orange County Water District, and the City of Fountain Valley
• Sanitation District permanent entrance design and construction, security, public
parking access, relocation of waste hauler station, coordination of OCTA Project with
Sanitation District Headquarters Complex project, and possible temporary housing of
staff at an off-site location
The Sanitation District will also seek to include in the Land Acquisition Agreement
mitigation measures and compensation for agency impacts. The right-of-way and
appraisal services proposed here would assist the Sanitation District in determining the
mitigation options and just compensation, as well as providing a direct interface with
OCTA's contract staff to keep the project moving.
The Sanitation District's special legal counsel, LBBS, advised that the services of an
appraiser would be necessary to assist in determining just compensation, and has
recommended the services of Mason and Mason, Inc. Mason and Mason, Inc. is
experienced in similar appraisals and the Sanitation District has procured these services
through LBBS, but is seeking additional funds.
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This work product is privileged and confidential. A purchase order was issued for$40,000
to Mason and Mason, Inc. in January 2017. As the Sanitation District became aware of
the complexity of the process and impact, staff believes an additional amount of$100,000
is necessary to meet OCTA timeliness and protect the Sanitation District's interest, for a
total cost of$140,000. The Sanitation District will seek reimbursement for these costs to
the extent possible.
LBBS also advised staff that the services of a right-of-way project management consultant
would assist LBBS and the Sanitation District in the eminent domain process, and
recommended the services of Stadia Realty, Inc. Stadia Realty, Inc. is an eminent domain
land acquisitions right-of-way consultant experienced in providing real estate-related
consulting services to both public and private parties. Stadia's scope includes review and
analysis of OCTA Project impacts on Sanitation District property and operations,
preparation of timelines and presentations, proposal of solutions to Sanitation District
staff, and coordination and liaison between both agencies. Stadia has performed a
significant amount of work to date in preparing the Sanitation District for recent meetings
with OCTA including the site visit for the appraisal. This work is being performed in
conjunction with legal counsel's representation of the Sanitation District, and at legal
counsel's direction, and therefore, the work product is privileged and confidential.
In February 2017, a $96,000 purchase order was issued to Stadia Realty, Inc. The
Sanitation District will seek reimbursement for these costs to the extent possible. An
additional amount of$281,800 is being requested, for a total cost of$377,800.
Staff continues to negotiate with OCTA to find the best technical, long-term solution, and
to help offset cost impacts to changes that are attributable to the OCTA Project.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The funds will be allocated from the Replacement, Rehabilitation, and Refurbishment
budget in the cash flow projections, FY 2016-17 and 2017-18, Section 4, Page 16, Item
14. However, the Sanitation District will seek reimbursement from OCTA for these costs
to the extent possible.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (wwwocsd.corn with the
complete agenda package:
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��iI WOODRUFF $PRA CLOSED SESSION 1
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555 ANTON BOULEVARD, SUITC1200
C.sIA MNsA, CA 92626-7670
(714)556-0W0
MEMORANDUM
TO: Hon. Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering
Committee
FROM: Bradley R. Hogin, Esq.
General Counsel
DATE: May 16,2017
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee desires to hold a closed session on May 24, 2016 for the purpose of
conferring with its legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. Existing facts and
circumstances reflect a significant exposure to litigation against the District. The closed session
will be held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
The facts and circumstances are as follows: The District received a letter dated April 28, 2017
from the County of Orange threatening litigation over Resolution 17-07.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Bradley It. Hogin, G neral Counsel
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CLOSED SESSION 2
WOODRUFF SPRADIJN&SMART
555 ANTON BOULEVARD, SUITE 1200
Cosin MEsn, CA 92626-7670
(714)556-7000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Hon. Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering
Committee
FROM: Bradley R. Hogin, Esq.
General Counsel
DATE: May16,2017
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on May 24, 2017 for the purpose of
conferring with its negotiators regarding the purchase of real property. The negotiating parties and
property are as follows: Bayside Village Marina LLC, 300 East Coast Highway,Newport Beach,
CA,APN No.440-132-60.The District's negotiators are General Manager,Jim Herberg;Assistant
General Manager,Bob Ghirelli;Director of Finance,Lorenzo Tyner;Director of Engineering,Rob
Thompson; Engineering Managers,Kathy Millea and Jeff Mohr; and CIP Project Manager,Adam
Nazaroff. Said closed session will be held pursuant to authority of California Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Respectfully submitted,
By. /J 6-
Bradley 6-
Bradley R. Hogin, 46eneral Counsel
1206984.1
CLOSED SESSION 3
WOODRUFF SPRADLW&SMART
555 ANTON BOULEVARD, SUITE 1200
COSTA MESA, CA 92626-7670
(714)556-7000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Hon. Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering
Committee
FROM: Bradley R. Hogin, Esq.
General Counsel
DATE: May 16,2017
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on May 24, 2017 for the purpose of
conferring with its negotiators regarding the purchase of real property. The negotiating parties and
properties are as follows: Valley Business Park,APN Nos. 156-165-05, 156-165-06, 156-163-07;
DK-USA LLC, APN No.156-165-04; Fountain Valley Industrial Parcel 13,APN No.156-165-08;
Sukut Real Properties LLC, APN Nos. 156-163-09, 156-163-10, 156-163-11; The his Trust
Shabtai,Nevon, APN No. 156-163-16; The Ins Trust, APN No. 156-154-07; K&A Investments
LP,APN No. 156-154-08;Fountain Valley Star LLC,APN No. 156-154-06; TN Sheet Metal Inc.,
APN No. 156-163-12; 18401 Bandilier LLC,APN No. 156-163-13;Phone Lilly Lin-Lin TR,APN
No. 156-154-05; JDK Partners, APN No. 156-163-14; Chandler Real Properties, APN No. 156-
163-15; Ellis Avenue LLC, APN No. 156-154-04; and SFII Fountain Valley LLC,APN No. 156-
151-03; 7311 Doig Drive Garden Grove,CA,APN No. 131-654-20. The District's negotiators are
Jim Herberg, Rob Thompson,Kathy Millea and Jeff Mohr, Wendy Sevenandt, Kevin Turner and
John Gallivan, Cushman and Wakefield. Said closed session will be held pursuant to authority of
California Government Code Section 54956.8.
Respectfully submitted,
By. /f
BradleY R. Hogin, Vieneral Counsel
11921611
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Agenda
Terminology
Glossary
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
AQMD Air Quality Management District
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CARS California Air Resources Board
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIP Capital Improvement Program
CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA California Water Environment Association
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EMT Executive Management Team
EPA US Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
gpd gallons per day
GWRS Groundwater Replenishment System
ICS Incident Command System
IERP Integrated Emergency Response Plan
LOS Level Of Service
MGD Million Gallons Per Day
NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NWRI National Water Research Institute
O & M Operations & Maintenance
OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments
OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency
OCSD Orange County Sanitation District
OCWD Orange County Water District
OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PCSA Professional Consultant/Construction Services Agreement
PDSA Professional Design Services Agreement
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
ppm parts per million
PSA Professional Services Agreement
RFP Request For Proposal
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor
SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAW PA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority
SRF Clean Water State Revolving Fund
SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WDR Waste Discharge Requirements
WEF Water Environment Federation
W ERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation
WIFIA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act
W RDA Water Resources Development Act
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.
Benthos —The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on,
in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone.
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.
Biogas—A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a
digester tank that can be used as a fuel.
Biosolids—Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the
wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on
farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to
improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of
assets. Also includes treatment 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 storm 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, hormones, and other organic
wastewater contaminants.
Dilution to Threshold (DIT) — The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor
becomes the D/T for that air sample.
Greenhouse Gases (GHG) — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide,
methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming
("greenhouse effect').
Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) — 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 provides 70
million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
Levels Of Service (LOS) — Goals to support environmental and public expectations for
performance.
N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) — A N-nitrosamine 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.
National Biosolids Partnership (NBP)—An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies and Water Environment Federation, with advisory support from the US Environmental
Protection Agency. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and
sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote
public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved
communications that lead to public acceptance.
Plume — A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed
facility.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) —A municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Santa Ana River Interceptor(SARI) Line —A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million
gallons per day 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.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional 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 (TSS)—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 city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm
drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
Watershed—A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. The Orange County
Sanitation District's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.