HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-2014 Steering Committee Agenda Packet.pdf Orange County Sanitation District 0IP EUWINI, Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Regular Meeting of the SW ITATION DISTMa 5:30 P.M.
Steering Committee 1 Administration Building
Conference Rooms A& B
10844 Ellis Avenue
I Fountain Valley, CA 92708
J (714) 593-7130
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AGENDA
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to speak, please complete a Speaker's Form and give it to the
Clerk of the Board. Speakers are requested to limit comments to three minutes.
REPORTS: The Committee Chair 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:
1. Approve Minutes of the April 23, 2014 Steering Committee Meeting.
2. Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Authorize the General Manager or his designee to vote on behalf of the Orange
County Sanitation District in support of the California Association of Sanitation
Agencies' new bylaws via ballot due on June 16, 2014.
ACTION ITEMS:
3. Approve nominated retired employees, Michael Heinz and Marshall Fairres, as
Honor Walk Brick Recipients for the year 2014.
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CLOSED SESSION:
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board, the Chair may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate
negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Govemment 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) CONFER WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Steve Filarsky, James Ruth, James
Herberg, Robert Ghirelli, Jeff Reed, and Richard Spencer.
Employee Organizations: 3
• Orange County Employees Association (OCEA);
• International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; and
• Supervisors and Professionals Group
(2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Number of Potential Cases: 2
Klean Water, Inc.
Sonja Wassgren Morgan
(3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Klean Water, Inc.
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(4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Number of Cases: 2
Ross v. Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County Superior
Court, Case Number 30-2014-00714553-CU-OE-CJC
Shaaban v. Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County
Superior Court, Case Number 30-2014-00714553-CU-WT-CJC
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:
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at
5:30 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) 593-7130 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 District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, 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.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the
Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting.
Made E.Ayala
Clerk of the Board
(714)593-7130
mavalalglocsd.com
For any questions on the agenda,Committee members may contact staff at:
General Manager Jim Herberg (714)593-7300 iherberg(locsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 mhirelli pocsd.com
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson (714)593-7310 rthomosonGDocsd.com
Director of Facility Support Services Nick Arhontes (714)593-7210 narhontes(alocsd.com
Director of Finance and Lorenzo Tyner (714)593-7550 Ityneraocsd.com
Administrative Services
Director of Human Resources Jeff Reed (714)593-7144 ireeclaocsd.com
Director of Operations&Maintenance Ed Torres 714 593-7080 etorres ocsd.com
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ITEM NO. 1
MINUTES
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Orange County Sanitation District
The Steering Committee meeting convened on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at
5:33 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT
PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager
Troy Edgar, Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General
Tom Beamish, Vice-Chair Manager
Brad Reese, Administration Committee Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities
Chair Support Services
John Nielsen, Operations Committee Jeff Reed, Director of Human
Chair Resources
Keith Curry, Member-At-Large Rob Thompson, Director of
Brett Murdock, Member-At-Large Engineering
Ed Torres, Director of Operations &
Maintenance
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
John Withers, Member-At-Large Administrative Services
Maria Ayala, Clerk of the Board
Norbert Gaia
Rich Spencer
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Edgar announced the May 21" State of the District event, and said a reminder
would be sent out in the next few days. He also reminded the Committee about the
required discrimination and harassment training, and that two dates would be offered for
the Board to participate in this training.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
April 23, 2014
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Jim Herberg, General Manager, reported that OCSD's What 2 Flush campaign had
received an Excellence in Communications award from CAPIO for
marketing/communications campaign. He also announced that Chair Edgar was
recently awarded the ACC-OC Liaison Award for actively promoting the value and
benefit of collaborative policymaking.
Mr. Herberg reported on the following from his General Manager's Monthly Status
Update: upcoming earthquake inspections presentation at the next committee meetings;
the District receiving the Water Prize, Safety award, Headworks award, and GFAO
award; update on the disinfection program; recent hiring of four new managers (two
engineering managers, a Risk Manager, and a Maintenance Manager); update on
community outreach events for the month of April; labor negotiations brief update as no
closed session would be necessary; and an update on the biosolids hydrogen fuel
project.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED: Approve Minutes of the
March 26, 2014 Steering Committee Meeting.
AYES: Beamish, Curry, Edgar, Reese, Murdock, and Nielsen
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Withers
ACTION ITEMS:
2. Approve and/or Ratify Board Director business travel, as listed in the
enclosed agenda report, in accordance with Board Resolution No. OCSD
14-04.
AYES: Beamish, Curry, Edgar, Reese, Murdock, and Nielsen
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Withers
Minutes of the Steering Committee
April 23, 2014
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CLOSED SESSION
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Submitted by:
Maria E. Ayala
Clerk of the Board
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: PROPOSED NEW BYLAWS— CALIFORNIAASSOCIATIONOF
SANITATION AGENCIES (CASA)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the General Manager or his designee to vote on behalf of the Orange County
Sanitation District in support of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies' new
bylaws via ballot due on June 16, 2014.
SUMMARY
The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) is reaching out to its member
agencies at this time to seek approval of new bylaws. CASA's Executive Board
identified the need to modemize and update its bylaws to ensure CASA is compliant
with applicable California law. Membership approval is required in order for the new
bylaws to become effective.
The proposed bylaws address the following areas:
A. Membership: Clarification of voting rights for member agencies; definition of quorum
B. Board of Directors: Change of nomenclature from Executive Board to Board of
Directors; length of terms; compliance regarding official notices of Board meetings
C. Officers: Designation of officers; manner of election of officers
D. Committees: Authorization of committee types
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
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CEQA
N/A
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
The following attachment(s) are attached in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package and attachments:
• Bylaws of California Association of Sanitation Agencies
• Transmittal letter from CASA to Orange County Sanitation District including
Summary of Bylaw Changes
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Adopted by the Board of Directors March 10, 2014
Approved by the Membership , 2014
BYLAWS
OF
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES
(a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation)
ARTICLE I.
General Provisions
Section 1. Name. The name of this corporation is CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
SANITATION AGENCIES (hereafter referred to in these bylaws as "CASA" or
"Association").
Section 2. Principal Office. The principal office for the transaction of business of the
Association shall be located in California. The Board of Directors ('Board") shall have
the authority to set and change the precise location of the principal office so long as the
principal office remains in California. The Association may also have offices at such
other places within or without the State of California where it is qualified to do business,
as its activities may require, and as the Board may from time to time designate.
Section 3. Purposes and Limitations. The Association is a NONPROFIT MUTUAL
BENEFIT CORPORATION organized under California law. The Association is formed
for the purpose of engaging in any lawful act or activity for which a nonprofit mutual
benefit corporation may be organized under the law.
The specific purpose of this Association is to provide leadership, advocacy and
information to members, legislators, and the public, and to promote clean water and
beneficial reuse issues that protect public health and the environment.
ARTICLE II.
Members
Section 1. Voting Members. CASA is organized with members, but without capital
stock. Any local public agency or public organization authorized by California law to
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therefrom, may become a full voting member of the Association upon signing and
approval of a membership application/agreement and payment of the required dues.
All persons admitted to voting membership in the Association shall have the rights
afforded members under the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law,
including the right to vote on issues put before the membership. Each voting member
shall have one (1) vote on membership issues.
Each voting member shall designate in writing the individual who shall exercise the
voting rights and other privileges on behalf of the member and two alternates to that
individual as well. The designation shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association and
shall be maintained with the corporate records. Said designation may be changed by
written notice to the Secretary of the Association.
Section 2. Non-voting Associate Members. CASA may also admit associate
members who shall be non-voting members of the Association. Any person who isn't
qualified for voting membership but who has a bona fide interest in the welfare of the
Association and its mission and strategic goals may become an associate member upon
signing and approval of a membership application/agreement and payment of the
required dues. For purposes of these bylaws, "person" shall mean an individual, sole
proprietorship, limited or general partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or
any other business entity recognized by the state of California.
Associate members shall be non-voting members of the Association and shall not have
any of the voting rights or other rights afforded voting members under the California
Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law.
Section 3. Non-voting Honorary Members. Any individual who meets the following
minimum criteria may, by majority vote of the Board, be granted an honorary life
membership in the Association:
1. He or she is no longer actively employed by or affiliated with a voting member of the
Association.
2. He or she has held leadership positions, such as officer, director, committee chair or
staff in the Association.
3. He or she has been an active participant in the Association for at least ten years.
4. He or she has made a significant individual contribution to the Association's mission
and goals.
Honorary life members are not required to pay fees, dues or assessments, nor shall they
be entitled to vote or hold office as a director or officer or be employed as staff. They
shall be entitled to notice of meetings and to attend meetings in an emeritus capacity at
their own expense so as to contribute their knowledge and experience for the good of the
Association.
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Section 4. Fees. Dues. and Assessments. The fees, dues, and assessments for all
members of the Association shall be set by the Board and approved by the voting
members.
Section 5. Good Standina. Those CASA members who have timely paid the required
fees, dues, and assessments, who conduct themselves in accordance with any code of
ethics established by the Association, and who are not in violation of any bylaw, rule, or
policy of the Association, shall be members in good standing.
Section 6. Termination of Membership. Membership shall terminate on the
occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) Resignation of a member upon notice to the Association;
(b) Failure of a member to pay any fees, dues, or assessments within the
period of time established by the Board after they become due and
payable;
(c) Expulsion pursuant to Sections 7 and 8 of this Article.
Section 7. Suspension or Expulsion from Membership. Any CASA member may be
suspended or expelled in accordance with this Article, based on the good faith
determination by the Board, or a committee authorized by the Board to make such a
determination, that the member has failed in a material and serious degree to comply
with the Association's Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, code of ethics if any, or any law
applicable to the Association and its members, or has engaged in conduct materially and
seriously prejudicial to the purposes and interests of the Association.
An entity whose membership is suspended shall not be a member in good standing
during the period of suspension.
Section 8. Procedure for Suspension or Expulsion. If grounds appear to exist for
suspension or expulsion of a member under this Article, the procedures set forth below
shall be followed:
(a) The member shall be provided at least 15 days prior notice of the
proposed suspension or expulsion and the reasons for the proposed
suspension or expulsion. Notice shall be given by any method reasonably
calculated to provide actual notice. Any notice given by mail shall be sent first
class or express mail to the member's last address as shown on the
Association's records.
(b) The member shall be given an opportunity to be heard, either orally or in
writing, at least five (5) days before the effective date of the proposed
suspension or expulsion. The hearing shall be held, or the written statement
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considered, by the Board or by a committee authorized by the Board to
determine whether the suspension or expulsion should take place.
(c) The Board or authorized committee shall decide whether or not the member
should be suspended, expelled or sanctioned in some other way. The
decision of the Board or committee shall be in writing and shall be final.
(d) Any action challenging an expulsion, suspension or termination of
membership, including any claim alleging defective notice, must be
commenced within one year after the effective date of the expulsion,
suspension or termination.
Section 9. Effect of Termination. Suspension or Expulsion. All rights and privileges
of a member of the Association shall cease upon termination, suspension or expulsion
from membership. If a suspended member also has a director/officer on the Board,
he/she will not be eligible to serve on the Board during the period of the member's
suspension. He/she may resume his/her director/officer duties if the suspension is lifted
and good standing is restored.
In the case of termination or expulsion, the member's membership in the Association
shall terminate on the effective date of the termination or expulsion. If the terminated or
expelled member had a director/officer on the Board, he/she shall no longer be eligible to
serve on the Board as of the effective date of the member's termination or expulsion.
However, termination, suspension or expulsion shall not relieve the member(or former
member) of any existing obligations to the Association (e.g. unpaid dues, fees, or
assessments, duties of loyalty and confidentiality relative to CASA if the member had a
director/officer on the Board, duty to return CASA property and documents, etc).
Section 10. No property Rights/No Withdrawal Value. Membership in the
Association does not constitute an ownership interest in any asset of the Association at
any time. If a member is terminated or expelled for any reason, the Association shall not
be liable for the payment of any amount whatsoever to the member. Each member is
received into membership on its express agreement to this provision.
Section 11. Transfer of Memberships. A membership or any right arising from
membership may not be transferred to another person without the prior written approval
of the Board.
Section 12. Limitations. No person shall hold more than one membership in the
Association.
Section 13. Liability of Members. Except as provided by law, no member is liable for
the Association's debts, liabilities, or obligations.
Section 14. Meetings of Members.
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(a) Place of Meetings. Meetings of the members shall be held in any place
designated by the Board. In the absence of any such designation,
members' meetings shall be held at the Association's principal office.
(b) Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the members shall be held each
year at a time and location determined by the Board. At this meeting, any
proper business may be transacted, subject to any limitations in law or
these bylaws. Written notice of the annual members' meeting shall be
given to all members of the Association, and the Board, in accordance with
the procedures provided in subsections (d) and (a) below. Only voting
members of CASA as described in Section 1 above may vote at the CASA
annual membership meeting. Other interested persons may attend (but do
not vote), and may be excluded from some portions of the meeting in the
discretion of the Board President.
(c) Special Meetings of the Members. Other meetings of the members
("special meetings") may be called at any time by 1) the Board, (2)the
President of the Board, or (3) five percent of the voting members.
A special meeting of members shall be called by written request, specifying
the general nature of the business proposed to be transacted and
submitted to the President or the Secretary of the Association. The officer
receiving the request shall cause notice to be given promptly to the
members entitled to vote, in accordance with subsections (d) and (a)
below, stating that a meeting will be held at a specified time and date. If
the meeting is called by anyone other than the Board or President, the
meeting date shall be at least thirty-five (35), but not more than ninety (90)
days after receipt of the request. If the Board or President calls the
meeting, the meeting date may be any date for which appropriate notice is
given in accordance with subsections (d) and (a) below. If notice of a
requested special meeting is not given within twenty (20) days after receipt
of the request, the person or persons requesting the meeting may give the
notice.
(d) Notice Requirements for Members' Meetings. Written notice of any
membership meeting shall be given, in accordance with these bylaws, to
each voting member of the Association. Subject to any additional
requirements in law or these bylaws, the notice shall state the place, date
and time of the meeting, the means of electronic transmission by and to the
Association (Corporations Code Sections 20 and 21) or electronic video
screen communication, if any, by which members may participate in the
meeting, and the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no
other business may be transacted. The notice of any meeting at which
directors are to be elected shall include the names of all those who are
nominees at the time the notice is given to members.
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(a) Manner of Giving Notice for Meetings. Except as otherwise provided in
these bylaws or by law, notice of any meeting of members shall be sent not
less than 10 nor more than 90 days before the date of the meeting to each
member who, on the record date for notice of the meeting, is entitled to
vote; provided, however, that if notice is given by mail, and the notice is not
mailed by first-class or express mail service, then that notice shall be given
not less than 20 days before the meeting.
Notice of a members' meeting or any report shall be given personally, by
electronic transmission (Corporations Code sections 20 and 21), or by
regular, bulk, or express mail service, addressed to a member at the
address of the member appearing on the books of the Association or given
by the member to the Association for purpose of notice; or if no such
address appears or is given, at the place where the principal office of the
Association is located. An affidavit of giving of any notice or report in
accordance with the provisions section, executed by the Secretary, shall be
prima facie evidence of the giving of the notice or report.
Notice given by electronic transmission by the Association under this
subdivision shall be valid only if it complies with Corporations Code Section
20. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice shall not be given by electronic
transmission by the Association after either of the following:
(1) The Association is unable to deliver two consecutive notices to the
member by that means.
(2) The inability to so deliver the notices to the member becomes
known to the Secretary or other person responsible for the giving of the
notice.
Section 15. Waiver of Notice or Consent. The transactions of any members' meeting,
however called or noticed and wherever held, shall be as valid as though taken at a
meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if(1) a quorum is present, and (2) either
before or after the meeting, each member who is not present in person, signs a written
waiver of notice, a consent to holding of the meeting, or an approval of the minutes. The
waiver of notice, consent or approval need not specify either the business to be
transacted or the purpose of any meeting of members. All such waivers, and consents,
or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes.
A member's attendance at a meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice of and
presence at that meeting, unless the member objects at the beginning of the meeting to
the transaction of any business because the meeting was not lawfully called or
convened. Also, attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the
consideration of matters required to be included in the notice of the meeting, but not so
included, if that objection is expressly made at the meeting.
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Section 16. Quorum. Thirty(30) of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business at any meeting of members. Provided, however, that if any
meeting of members is actually attended by less than one-third of the voting power, the
only matters that may be voted on are those for which the general nature of the action
was specified on the notice of the meeting.
Section 17. Loss of Quorum. The members present at a duly called or held meeting at
which a quorum is present may continue to transact business until notwithstanding the
withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other
than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the members required to
constitute a quorum (or by a greater number if required by law or by the articles of
incorporation or these bylaws). Any meeting may be adjourned by a majority of those
members in attendance, whether or not a quorum is present.
Section 18. Act of the Members. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a
majority of the voting power represented at the meeting, entitled to vote and voting on
any matter, shall be the act of the members, unless the vote of a greater number is
required by law, or by the articles of incorporation or these bylaws.
Section 19. Eligibility to Vote/Number of Votes. Voting members entitled to vote at
any meeting of members or by ballot shall be all those voting members in good standing
as of the date the vote is taken. Each voting member shall be entitled to one vote at any
annual or special meeting of members.
Section 20. Proxies. Proxy voting is not allowed.
Section 21. Action of Members by Written Ballot Without a Meeting. Any action that
may be taken at any meeting of members may be taken without a meeting by complying
with the following procedure.
The President of CASA shall cause a ballot to be distributed to each voting member in
accordance with Section 14(e) of this Article.
Any written ballot pursuant to this section shall: 1) set forth the proposed action, 2)
provide an opportunity to specify approval or disapproval of any proposed action, and 3)
provide a reasonable time within which to return the ballot to the Association.
The cover letter or memo soliciting ballots shall indicate the number of responses
needed to meet the quorum requirement and, with respect to ballots other than for the
election of directors, shall state the percentage of approvals necessary to pass the
action submitted. The solicitation must specify the time by which the ballot must be
received by the Association in order to be counted.
Approval of an action by written ballot pursuant to this section shall be valid only when
the number of votes cast by ballot within the time period specified equals or exceeds the
quorum required to be present at a meeting authorizing the action, and the number of
approvals equals or exceeds the number of votes that would be required to approve at a
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meeting at which the total number of votes cast was the same as the number of votes
cast by ballot.
Directors may be elected by written ballot under this section. If directors are to be elected
by written ballot and the Board adopts a nomination procedure for the election process,
the procedure may provide for a date for the close of nominations prior to the printing
and distributing of the written ballots.
A written ballot may not be revoked. All written ballots shall be filed with the Secretary of
the Association and maintained in the corporate records for at least three years.
ARTICLE III.
Board of Directors
Section 1. Powers of Board of Directors. The Board, subject to restrictions of law, the
Articles of Incorporation, and these bylaws, shall exercise all powers of the Association.
Without limitation on its general power, except as specked herein, the Board may do the
following:
(a) Policies. Adopt policies, rules and procedures for the management and
operation of the Association.
(b) Administration. Employ or retain an individual or management firm to
administer the day-today activities of the Association. An individual
retained pursuant to this authority shall be known as the Executive Director.
The Executive Director, if any, cannot also be a member of the Board. The
Board may also employ, retain, or authorize the employment of such other
employees, independent contractors, agents, accountants, and legal
counsel as it from time to time deems necessary or advisable in the interest
of the Association, prescribe their duties and set their compensation.
(c) Bonds. Require officers, agents, and employees charged by the
Association with responsibility for the custody of any of its funds or
negotiable instruments to give adequate bond.
(d) Borrowing money. Borrow money and incur indebtedness on behalf of the
Association and cause to be executed and delivered for the Association's
purposes, in the Association name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures,
deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, liens, and other evidences of debt and
securities.
(e) Gifts. Receive and accept gifts, devises, bequests, donations, annuities,
and endorsements of real and personal property, and use, hold and enjoy
the same, both as to principal and income, and to invest and re-invest the
same or any part thereof for the furtherance of any objects, interests or
purposes of this Association.
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(f) Contributions. Make such contributions as the Board determines are
necessary and advisable in furtherance of the interests and purposes of
this Association.
(g) Fiscal Year. Fix and change the fiscal year of the Association.
(h) Contracts. Enter into contracts and agreements with individuals and with
public and private entities for the advancement of the purposes for which
the Association is organized.
(i) Property. Acquire, construct and possess real and personal property.
Q) Bank Accounts and Special Funds. Establish one or more bank accounts
and/or special funds in order to accomplish and further the purposes of the
Association.
(k) Committees. Appoint committees as provided in these bylaws.
(1) Lobbying/Political Activity. Lobby local, state, and federal agencies and
officials and engage in political activity on issues important to the members
of CASA.
(m) Political Action Committees. Establish and administer state and federal
political action committees in order to accomplish and further the purposes
of CASA.
(n) Litigation. Initiate or participate in litigation as a party or via amicus brief if
such action is deemed in the best interests of the corporation.
(o) Other. Do and perform all acts and exercise all powers incidental to, or in
connection with, or deemed reasonably necessary for the proper
implementation of the purposes of the Association.
Section 2. Number/Qualifications. The Board shall consist of 13 directors as follows:
Twelve (12) directors elected by and from among the voting members, and
One (1) director appointed by the President from among the non-voting associate
members.
Every director must be interested in and committed to the mission and purposes of
CASA.
Section 3. Election of Directors. The twelve elected directors shall be elected at the
annual meeting of the membership, or by written ballot in accordance with these bylaws.
The one appointed director shall be appointed by the President at the annual meeting of
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the Board. The Board may adopt additional procedures relative to the nomination and
election process.
Section 4. Terms of Office. The term of office for all elected directors shall be three (3)
years and all elected directors shall serve until expiration of the term for which elected
and until a successor has been elected and qualified. The term of office for the
appointed director shall be one (1) year and he/she shall serve until expiration of the
term for which appointed and until a successor has been appointed and qualified. There
shall be no limit on the number of terms a director may serve if he or she remains
qualified and elected or appointed. The terms of the elected directors may be staggered
using any reasonable method.
Section S. Reduction of Number of Directors. No change of the authorized number of
directors shall have the effect of removing any director before that director's term of
office expires.
Section 6. Resianations/Removals. Any director may resign by giving written notice to
the President or the Secretary. The resignation shall be effective when the notice is
given unless it specifies a later time for the resignation to become effective.
Any elected director may be removed from the Board by a majority vote of the members
at any properly called and noticed membership meeting where a quorum is present or by
written ballot pursuant to Section 21 of Article II above. The appointed director may be
removed from the Board by a majority vote of the other Board members at any properly
called and noticed Board meeting where a quorum is present.
Section 7. Vacancies. A vacancy or vacancies on the Board shall exist on the
occurrence of the following: (a) the death or resignation of any director, (b) the
declaration by resolution of the Board of a vacancy in the office of a director who has
been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony, (c) the vote
of the members or the Board, as applicable, to remove any director(s), (d) the increase
of the authorized number of directors, or(a) the failure of the members, at any meeting of
members at which any director or directors are to be elected, to elect the number of
directors required to be elected at that meeting or the failure of the Board to appoint any
director they are authorized to appoint.
Section 8. Filling Vacancies. Vacancies on the Board may be filled by a majority vote
of the remaining directors on the Board at any properly called and noticed Board meeting
where a quorum is present. The members may fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by
the Board. Any individual filling a vacancy pursuant to this section shall meet the criteria
for election to that seat. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve until the end
of the term of the director whose vacancy he or she is filling.
Section 9. Annual and Special Board Meetings. An annual meeting of the Board shall
be held in conjunction with the annual membership meeting. Other meetings ("special
meetings") of the Board may be held from time to time on the call of the President, the
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Board, or any two directors. The time and purpose for any special meeting shall be set
by the person(s) calling such meeting.
Section 10. Notice of Board Meetings. Notice of meetings of the Board, specifying the
time and place of the meeting, shall be given to each director at least seven (7) days
before the meeting if sent by first-class mail or express mail service, or forty-eight (48)
hours before the meeting if personally delivered or delivered by telephone (including a
voice messaging system), or by electronic transmission by the Association (Corporations
Code Section 20).
Notice shall be deemed delivered when deposited in the U.S. mail or with an express
mail service, or when received if delivered personally or by telephone, or on its
confirmation of delivery if by electronic transmission. A notice, or waiver of notice, need
not specify the purpose of any meeting of the board.
Section 11. Place and Time of Meetings. Meetings of the Board shall be held at
whatever place and time is designated from time to time by the Board or persons calling
the meeting and, in the absence of any designation, shall be held at the principal office of
the Association.
Section 12. Board meetings by Telephone or Video Conference or by Electronic
Transmission.
Directors may participate in a meeting of the Board through use of conference telephone,
electronic video screen communication, or electronic transmission by and to the
Association (Corporation Code Sections 20 and 21).
Participation in a meeting through use of conference telephone or electronic video
screen communication constitutes presence in person at that meeting as long as all
directors participating in the meeting are able to hear one another.
Participation in a meeting through use of electronic transmission by and to the
Association, other than conference telephone and electronic video screen
communication, constitutes presence in person at that meeting if both of the following
apply:
(a) Each director participating in the meeting can communicate with all of the other
directors concurrently.
(b) Each director is provided the means of participating in all matters before the
Board, including, without limitation, the capacity to propose, or to interpose an objection
to, a specific action to be taken by the Association.
Section 13. Waiver of Notice and Consent to Meetings. Notice of a meeting need not
be given to any director who, either before or after the meeting, signs a waiver of notice,
a written consent to the holding of the meeting, or an approval of the minutes of the
meeting. The waiver of notice or consent need not specify the purpose of the meeting.
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All such waivers, consents, and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or
made a part of the minutes of the meetings. Notice of a meeting need not be given to
any director who attends the meeting and does not protest, before or at the
commencement of the meeting, the lack of notice to him or her.
Section 14. Quorum. A majority of the authorized number of directors shall constitute a
quorum of the Board for the transaction of business.
Section 15. Act of the Board. Unless otherwise restricted by law or these bylaws,
every act or decision done or made by a majority of directors present at a meeting duly
held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as an act of the Board. A meeting
at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business, despite the
withdrawal of a director(s), if any action taken or decision made is approved by at least a
majority of the required quorum for that meeting.
Section 16. Adiournment. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum,
may adjourn any meeting to another time and place. If the meeting is adjourned for more
than 24 hours, notice of the adjournment to another time or place must be given prior to
the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the
adjournment. Any business that might have been transacted at a meeting as originally
noticed may be transacted at an adjourned and rescheduled meeting.
Section 17. Closed Meetings. Any meeting of the Board may be closed by the
President so that only directors and individuals deemed necessary by the President are
present. Members of the Association who are not directors may attend any Board
meeting unless excluded by the President as described in this Section.
Section 18. Board Action Without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be
taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting, if all directors on the board
individually or collectively consent in writing to that action. An action by written consent
shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the directors.
Section 19. Compensation of Directors/Officers. Directors and officers shall not
receive compensation from CASA for their services as directors/officers.
Directors/officers may, at the discretion of the Board, receive reimbursement for travel
and other actual expenses related to activities on behalf of the Association if authorized
by the Board or a committee having such authority.
Section 20. Voting Power. For all purposes, the voting power of each voting director
shall be one vote.
Section 21. Property Rights. No director shall have any property rights in any assets
of the Association.
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ARTICLE IV.
Officers
Section 1. Officers of the Association. The elected officers of the Association shall be
a President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary/Treasurer. All officers must be directors.
The Executive Director shall be an officer of the corporation, but not an elected officer.
Section 2. Election of Officers. The elected officers of the Association shall be
elected by the Board from among its directors at the annual Board meeting.
Section 3. Terms of Office: Term Limits. Elected officers shall serve at the pleasure
of the Board for one (1) year terms. There is no limit on the number of terms an officer
may serve if she is a director and continues to be qualified and elected by the Board.
Section 4. Removal of Officers. Any elected officer may be removed at any time, with
or without cause, by a majority vote of the Board at any properly called and noticed
meeting where a quorum is present.
Section S. Resignation of Officers. An officer may resign at any time by giving written
notice to the President or Secretary of CASA. The resignation shall take effect as of the
date the notice is received or at any later time specified in the notice and, unless
otherwise specified in the notice, the resignation need not be accepted to be effective.
Section 6. Vacancies in Office. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation,
removal, disqualification, or any other cause shall be filled by a majority vote of the
directors present at any annual or special meeting of the Board where a quorum is
present. The individual filling a vacant officer position shall serve until the end of the
term of the officer whose vacancy he or she is filling.
Section 7. Responsibilities of Officers.
(a) President. The President of the Board shall preside at meetings of the
Board and shall exercise and perform such other powers and duties as the Board may
assign from time to time.
(b) Vice-President. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice-
President shall perform all of the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have
all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions on the President. In case of death
or resignation of the President, the Vice-President shall assume the office of President
and fulfill the remainder of that term of office. The Vice-President shall have such other
powers and perform such other duties as the Board or the bylaws may prescribe.
(c) Secretary/Treasurer.
The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep or cause to be kept a book of minutes
at the principal office, or at such other place as the Board may order, of all meetings of
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the Board. The Secretary/Treasurer shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all
conferences and meetings of the Members and Board for which the bylaws require
notice, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board or
the bylaws prescribe.
The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep and maintain the following records on behalf of the
corporation:
• Copies of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
• Accounting books.
• Minutes of board and membership meetings.
• Membership lists.
• Any records related to special meetings.
• Tax records.
The Secretary/Treasurer shall cause to be prepared and distributed the following reports
on behalf of the corporation:
• Annual Report: An annual report, audited by a Certified Public Accountant
selected by the Board, must be prepared within 120 days of the close of the
corporation's fiscal year. This must include: a balance sheet for the end of the
fiscal year; an income statement and statement of changes in financial position for
the fiscal year; a statement of where the records of current members' names and
addresses are located and; a statement of transactions involving self-dealing,
indemnifications or advances between the corporation and any director, officer or
holder of more than 10 percent of voting power.
The report must be made available to any member on request, and members
must be notified of the availability of the report annually.
• Secretary of State Filing: A biennial form must be filed with the Secretary of State
that gives the name and address of the officers and an agent for service of
process.
• IRS tax return: A federal tax return must be prepared and filed by November 15 of
each year.
(d) Executive Director. The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the
Board and may not be an individual who is serving on the Board. The Executive Director
shall be the chief executive officer and general manager of CASA and shall supervise,
direct, and control the Association's day-to-day activities, affairs, and administration. The
Executive Director shall keep the Board apprised of significant matters relating to the
operation of the Association, its activities, employees, contractors, and financial
condition. The Executive Director shall have such other powers and duties as the Board
or the Bylaws may prescribe.
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ARTICLE V.
Committees
Section 1. Committees of the Board. The Board may create one or more
.'committees of the Board", each consisting of two or more directors and no persons who
are not directors, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Appointments to committees of
the Board shall be made by the President. Any such committee, to the extent provided
in the Board resolution creating the committee, shall have all the authority of the Board,
except that no committee, regardless of Board resolution, may:
(a) Fill vacancies on the Board or on any committee that has the authority of
the Board;
(b) Fix compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any
committee;
(c) Amend or repeal Bylaws or adopt new Bylaws;
(d) Amend or repeal any resolution of the Board that by its express terms is not
so amendable or repealable;
(e) Create any other committees of the Board or appoint the members of
committees of the Board; or
(f) Approve any contract or transaction to which the Association is a party and
in which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest, except as allowed
by the California Corporations Code.
Section 2. Notice Requirements for Committees of the Board. Written notice for
meetings of committees of the Board shall be given in accordance with Article III of these
bylaws. Provided, however, that this notice may be waived in writing, or by the
committee member's actual attendance at the meeting.
Section 3. Quorum for Committees of the Board. A majority of the voting members
of any committee of the Board shall constitute a quorum, and the acts of a majority of the
voting members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall constitute the
act or recommendation of the committee.
Section 4. Advisory Committees. The Board may also establish advisory
committees composed of any number of directors and/or non-directors who shall be
appointed by the President. Advisory committees shall provide advice and
recommendations to the Board but shall not have the authority of the Board or any final
decision making authority.
Section 5. Meetings by Telephone or Video Conference or by Electronic
Transmission. Any meeting of a committee may be held by telephone or video
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conference or by electronic transmission in the same manner provided for in Article III of
these bylaws.
ARTICLE VI.
Liability, Indemnification, and Insurance stop
Section 1. Liabili . Subject to any limitations contained in the California Corporations
Code, there is no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages
shall arise against, any volunteer director or officer of the Association based on any
alleged failure to discharge the person's duties as a volunteer director or officer if the
duties are performed in accordance with the standards of conduct provided for in the
California Corporations Code.
Section 2. Indemnification.
(a) Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Association
shall indemnify its directors, officers, employees, and other persons
described in Section 7237(a) of the California Corporations Code, including
persons formerly occupying any such positions, against all expenses,
judgments, fines, settlements, and other amounts actually and reasonably
incurred by them in connection with any"proceeding," as that term is used
in that Section, and including an action by or in the right of the Association,
by reason of the fact that the person is or was a person described in that
Section. "Expenses," as used in this bylaw, shall have the same meaning
as in Section 7237 of the California Corporations Code.
(b) Approval of Indemnity. On written request to the Board by any person
seeking indemnification under Section 7237(b) or Section 7237(c) of the
California Corporations Code, the Board shall promptly determine under
Section 7237(e) of the California Corporations Code whether the applicable
standard of conduct set forth in Section 7237(b) or Section 7237(c) has
been met and, if so, the Board shall authorize indemnification. If the Board
cannot authorize indemnification because the number of directors who are
parties to the proceeding with respect to which indemnification is sought
prevents the formation of a quorum of directors who are not parties to that
proceeding, the Board shall promptly call a meeting of members. At that
meeting, the members shall determine under Section 7237(e) whether the
applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 7237(b) or Section
7237(c) has been met and, if so, the members present at the meeting shall
authorize the indemnification.
Section 3. Insurance. The Board shall adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase and
maintenance of an insurance policy or policies or bond on behalf of its directors, officers
or employees against any liabilities, other than for violating provisions against self-
dealing, incurred by the director, officer or employee in such capacity or arising out of
their status as such.
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ARTICLE VII.
Miscellaneous
Section 1. Inspection of Records. The members and directors of the Association shall
have the right to inspect the records of the Association to the extent and under the
circumstances provided by the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law.
Section 2. Fiscal Year. Unless changed by the Board, the fiscal year of the Association
shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30.
Section 3. Conflicts of Interest. Board members and committee members must
actively seek to avoid situations and activities that create an actual or potential conflict
between the individual's personal interests and the interests of the Association. If a
Board member or committee member believes that a conflict exists relative to a
particular issue being considered by the Board or any committee, he or she shall
disclose the conflict to the Board or committee, as appropriate, and abstain from
discussion or voting on the issue.
For purposes of this section and these bylaws, a "conflict of interest" means a situation in
which a Board or committee member is part of a discussion or decision by the Board or a
committee which has the potential to financially benefit that Board or committee member
or a member of that Board or committee member's immediate family. "Immediate family"
means, spouse or same-sex/domestic partner, children, parents, siblings, parents-in-law,
or siblings-in-law.
Both the fact and the appearance of a conflict of interest should be avoided. Board
members or committee members who are unsure as to whether a certain transaction,
activity, or relationship constitutes a conflict of interest should discuss it with the
President, who will determine whether disclosure to the Board or the assistance of legal
counsel is required.
Section 4. Intellectual Property. All intellectual property prepared or purchased by or
on behalf of the Association, including but not limited to the CASA name, educational,
promotional, and training materials, newsletters, contracts, logos, service marks,
membership lists, contributor lists, and research results, shall be the exclusive property
of the Association and directors, members, and contractors/employees agree to deal
with it as such. Directors, members and contractors/employees agree that they will not
sell, transfer, publish, modify, distribute, or use for their own purposes, the intellectual
property belonging to the Association without prior approval of the Board memorialized in
a writing signed by the President.
Section 5. Required Disclosures and Reporting. CASA shall comply with the
disclosure and reporting requirements of federal and state agencies to which it is subject.
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ARTICLE Vill.
Amendments
Section 1. Amendment to Bylaws. These bylaws may be initially adopted, amended,
or repealed and new bylaws adopted, by a majority vote of the Board at any properly
called and noticed meeting where a quorum is present.
However, approval of the members is also required for any amendment or for new
bylaws after the initial adoption that would:
(a) Materially and adversely affect the members' rights as to voting or
dissolution;
(b) Effect an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of all or part of the
memberships;
(c) Authorize a new class of membership;
(d) Change the number of authorized directors;
(a) Change from a fixed number of directors to a variable number of directors,
or vice versa;
(f) Increase or extend the terms of directors;
(g) Allow any director to hold office by designation or selection rather than by
election by the members;
(h) Increase the quorum for members' meetings; or
(i) Repeal, restrict, create, expand, or otherwise change proxy rights.
All proposed bylaw amendments or new bylaws must be sent to all directors and/or
members eligible to vote on such amendments or new bylaws at least ten (10) days prior
to the meeting at which the amendments or new bylaws will be discussed and voted on.
ARTICLE IX.
Dissolution
Section 1. Voluntary Dissolution. The Association may be voluntarily dissolved at any
time by a majority vote of the voting members at any properly called meeting where a
quorum is present. If the voting members approve the dissolution, the Board shall
promptly cease operations and proceed to wind up and dissolve the Association.
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Section 2. Remaining Assets. Upon the dissolution of the Association, all debts
thereof shall be paid and its affairs settled, and all remaining assets shall be distributed
as determined at the time of dissolution by the CASA Board in its sole discretion, so long
as the distribution is not inconsistent with law.
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CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
OF
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES
I certify that I am the duly elected and acting Secretary of the CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES, a California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit
Corporation; that the above Bylaws, consisting of 20 typewritten pages including this
page, are the Bylaws of this Association as adopted by the Board of Directors on March
10, 2014, and approved by the voting members on 2014;
and that these Bylaws have not been amended since that date.
Executed on the day of 2014, at
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rt CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION of SANITATION AGENCIES
1225 8"Street.Suite 595•Sacramento,CA 95814•TEL:(916)446-0388_www.casaweb.ora
April 21, 2014
Executive Board
President
STEPHEN A.HOGG TO: James D. Herberg
City of Fresno Orange County Sanitation District
lst wee President 10844 Ellis Avenue
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Eastast BD ay R Municipal Utility DislriDistrictFountain Valley, CA 92708
2nd Vice President
KEVIN M.HARDY FROM: ROBERTA LARSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Encino Wastewater Authority
Sacratary-Treasum, RE: VOTE NEEDED ON PROPOSED NEW BYLAWS—MAIL
TOMDGE
ee Sandler,District BALLOTS DUE BY JUNE 16, 2014
TIMOTHY P.BECKER
Oro Loma Sanitary District Over the past two years, CASA has made a number of organizational
DAVE BACHTEL changes to implement the Association's Strategic Plan. As part of this
Lee A R. effort, the Executive Board identified the need to modernize and update
PAUL BUSHES the bylaws to ensure CASA is compliant with applicable California law.
Laucadia Wastewater Dishid The bylaws have been revised in accordance with the advice of general
WILLIAM C.LONG counsel, Jill S. England, and the Executive Board has approved the new
Nevado Sanitary District bylaws. Now we need the members' approval for the new bylaws to
JEFF M.MOORHOUSE become effective.
Ceminleria Sanitary Diahict
MARGIE L.RICE
MMway City Sanitary Disaict If adopted, the enclosed new bylaws will replace the existing bylaws in
E.J.SHALABY their entirety. The proposed bylaws address the following key areas:
West County Wastewater Distract a Membership: Clarification of voting, definition of quorum
Board of Directors: Length of terms
ROBERTA L.LARSON a Officers: Designated officers, manner ofelection
Executive Director • Committees: Types of committees authorized
MICHAEL F.DILLON
Slate Lobbyist The most significant changes are described in the following pages of this
GREG KESTER memorandum. In addition, the enclosed side-by-side comparison of the
Blosolids Program Manager proposed bylaws with the existing bylaws may assist you in your review.
ERIC SAPIRSTEIN
Federal Legislative Advocate CASA will also hold two webinars in early June for members interested in
Federal
learning more about the proposed bylaws and to answer any questions
members may have. Additional information regarding the schedule and
logistics for the webinars will be provided soon.
Historically, CASA has approved revisions to the bylaws during the
business meeting portion of the conference. We are using a mail ballot
for this election in order to have the new bylaws in place prior to the
annual conference in August. Each member agency has one vote. The
ballot is being sent out two months ahead of the voting deadline to allow
consideration of the bylaws by the agency governing boards, as
appropriate.
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April 21, 2014
page 2
Enclosed is an "Official Ballot"for the purpose of voting on this important matter. The
existing bylaws govern this process until the new bylaws are effective. Based on the
quorum requirement for membership actions, we need to receive ballots back from at
least a majority of the voting members (at least 56 ballots must be returned), and of
those voting, at least a majority must approve the new proposed bylaws.
Please complete the enclosed ballot and return it by the deadline. Your vote on this
matter is very important. When ballots are received, they will be placed, unopened,
in a designated location. Once the deadline to vote has passed, I will personally
open and count the ballots in the presence of two witnesses and report the results to
the membership.
We must receive your completed signed ballot at the CASA office (1225 8th Street,
Suite 595 Sacramento, CA 95814) no later than June 16, 2014, in order for it to be
counted. A postmark date will not suffice—a completed/signed ballot must be
received by that date.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this important vote. Please don't
hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email: blarson(rDcasaweb.om
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Proposed New CASA Bylaws
Why New Bylaws?
CASA's existing bylaws have served the organization well. The bylaws have not undergone
a comprehensive review and revisions for many years, and in the assessment of the Board
and Executive Director, no longer meet the Association's needs. The objective of the new
bylaws is to be (1) legally compliant; (2) address the core governance of the association; and
(3) allow flexibility to operate and adapt to changing priorities (for example, with regard to
committee structure.)
In November CASA retained Jill S. England to serve as General Counsel and to prepare
revised bylaws. Counsel's assessment was that the Association's existing bylaws are
deficient and require significant redrafting. The proposed bylaws reflect the recommended
bylaws for a section 501(c)(6) mutual benefit corporation and meet both state and federal law
requirements.
What are the Key Provisions?
Article It: Members
• Section 1: Each member agency must designate in writing the individual (and alternate)
who will have exclusive voting rights for the agency. (Page 2.)
• Sections 6-8: Sets forth the process for suspending or expelling a member. (Pages 3-4.)
• Section 13: Member meetings. State law requires that official notices of member
business meetings and ballots (for voting outside a meeting) be provided by U.S. mail
unless the members have signed a consent form. Thus, if CASA wants to rely on email
notices for member meetings, we must have consent forms on file. (Pages 5-6.)
• Section 15: Membership Quorum. A quorum is defined as 30 members. (Page 7.)
• Budget: The proposed bylaws delete the requirement that the annual budget be approved
by the membership. The budget is a planning document related to the sound
management of the Association, and will be approved by the Board.
Article III: Board of Directors
• Changes the nomenclature from Executive Board to Board of Directors.
• Section 4: Terms of Office. Provides for three year terms of office for elected Directors.
The President will continue to appoint the Associates' Director.
• Section 10: Board meetings. As noted above for member meetings, State law requires
that official notices of Board meetings be provided by U.S. mail unless the Directors have
signed a consent form. (Page 11.)
• Section 19: Prohibits compensation of Directors and elected Officers by CASA. Directors
and elected officers must be volunteers (not paid) in order to qualify for the liability
protection offered by section 7231.5 of the California Corporations Code. (Page 13.)
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Article IV: Officers
• Sections 2-4: Election/Removal of Elected Officers. The revised bylaws call for the Board
to elect officers from among its members to serve one year terms, and specifies that
officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. This is the structure the statute contemplates
and it would allow the Board to deal with the (unlikely but not impossible) situation of a
non-performing or disruptive officer. (Page 13.)
• Section 7: Responsibilities of Officers: The proposed bylaws specify three officer
positions: President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. (Page 14.)
• Past Presidents: Past Presidents with time remaining in their terms of office would serve
out their terms. If a president were in the third year of a three year term, it is possible that
he or she would leave the Board following the one year term as President.
Article V: Committees
This section has been significantly streamlined. The bylaws simply authorize the Board to
establish either committees of the Board or advisory committees and the committees are not
enumerated in the bylaws. Under the applicable statute, there are only two types of
committees authorized—"committees of the board" and "advisory committees." All
committees must fall under one of these two categories.
Article Vill: Amendments to Bylaws:
• Section 1: Specifies the types of bylaws changes that require member approval.
(Page 19.)
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Side-by-Side Comparison
CASA Bylaws
Topic Proposed Bylaws Current Bylaws Rationale for Change
Article II: Members
Official notices Requires Consent for Electronic Silent Consent Required by Law (Corp
Distribution of official notices Code
Dues Provides for member approval of Provides for member approval of No Change
dues dues
Quorum Defined as 30 members Defined as a majority of member Facilitates conduct of official
agencies represented at a meeting business outside meetings
Ensures quorum is representative
of membership by establishing
quorum as a fixed number of
members
Budget Approved annually by Board of Approved annually by membership Budgeting is a function of elected
Directors Board
Article III: Board of Directors
Nomenclature Board of Directors Executive Board Consistent with nonprofit
corporation law &typical practice
Terms of Office for 3 years; 4 seats elected each year Technically, one year but in Facilitates turnover, provides clarity
elected directors practice open ended re duration of commitment to
directors
Article IV: Officers
Number/titles Three (3): President, Vice President, Four (4): president, First Vice
Secretary/Treasurer President. Second Vice President,
Secretary/Treasurer
Election/terms Elected by the Board of Directors for Elected by the membership for one Consistent with statute; allows the
one (1) year terms (1) year terms Board to deal with non-performing
or disruptive officer.
Past Presidents May remain on the Board until end of Automatically remain on Board for Consistent with fixed terms
three year term as Director and may 2 years following term as President
be re-nominated
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Article V: Committees
Types of Authorizes establishment of two types of Enumerates 12 Change is consistent with corporation law;
Committees committees: Board Committees, consisting Standing Allows greater flexibility with formation of
only of Directors and Advisory Committees (all committees committees, membership, functions, etc.
other committees) CASA will retain committees as outlined in the
attachment and announced to the membership
in January 2014 though no longer enumerated
in the bylaws
In addition, a number of provisions were removed from the bylaws. The goal was to have the bylaws conform to legal requirements
and reflect as much as possible the standards for non-profit associations. Deleting these programmatic details from the bylaws will
allow CASA to be more flexible, accommodate innovation, change its committee structure in response to member needs, and ensure
the bylaws serve their true function: To define, control and set the basic principles and manner by which the organization will be
operated.
CASA will continue to develop policies, procedures, strategic plans and other documents that will cover much of the information not
carried forward in the bylaws.
Provisions to be deleted or significantly revised:
• Mission and Strategic Goals (simplified into a statement of purpose)
• Committees (revised)
• Rules of procedure
• Schedule and Detail re Dues Structure.
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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES
OFFICIAL BALLOT
The voting members of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies ("CASA") are
requested to cast their votes on the following important action:
New Bylaws
New bylaws have been approved by the Executive Board. A copy of the proposed new
bylaws is enclosed. The Board recommends repeal of the existing CASA bylaws and
approval of the new bylaws by the membership.
Please check one:
Approve repealing existing CASA bylaws and adopting proposed new bylaws
Do not approve repealing existing CASA bylaws and adopting proposed new bylaws
Please mark this Official Ballot for approval or disapproval and then print voting member's
name and your name and sign your name and date below where indicated.
In order to be counted, this original completed, signed and dated Official Ballot must be
RECEIVED at the CASA office (1225 8th Street, Suite 595, Sacramento, CA 95814) on or
before June 16, 2014. A postmark on that date is not sufficient—the ballot must be
received at the CASA office by the deadline in order to be counted. Thank you.
Dated:
Type or print name of CASA voting member
Signature of CASA voting member representative
Type or print name of representative
Telephone number
Email address
STEERING COMMITTEE Meetingoate TO BA.MDir.
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF HONOR WALK RECIPIENTS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve nominated retired employees, Michael Heinz and Marshall Fairres, as Honor
Walk Brick Recipients for the year 2014.
SUMMARY
The Steering Committee is being asked to consider and act on the nomination of two
retired employees to receive Honor Walk bricks in 2014.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
June 2008 — Board adopted Resolution No. OCSD 08-08 establishing a policy for
naming facilities and placing of monuments and other memorials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In 2008 the Steering Committee adopted a resolution that provided a framework for
recognizing past Board Members and retired staff for their outstanding contributions.
One of the results of this resolution and the discussions that followed was the creation
of the Honor Walk in front of the Administration Building in 2009 with the first honoree
recognized in 2010. This year, the Steering Committee is being asked to consider
nominees to receive an Honor Walk brick in 2014.
In late July 2009, the Honor Walk bricks were installed in front of the Administration
Building and staff circulated a form to accept nominations for the Walk. Honorees could
be past board members or retired staff who made significant contributions to OCSD and
the people it serves.
The policy and procedures developed by the Steering Committee stipulate that the
General Manager makes recommendations to the Steering Committee for retired staff
nominees and the Steering Committee will deliberate and decide on past Board
Members.
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The criteria adopted by the Board of Directors for selecting an Honor Walk are:
• Have a long standing affiliation with the Orange County Sanitation District.
• Enhanced the quality of operations and/or leadership directly contributing to the
well-being of the District and people served by the District.
• Made an exceptional contribution to the community through their leadership,
involvement or substantial commitment of time or improvement of the quality of
life.
PAST BOARD MEMBER NOMINEE
This year no past Board Members were nominated.
RETIRED STAFF NOMINEES
Seven employees were nominated for Honor Walk bricks this year; however, a
committee of five employees from different divisions representing various years of
service, reviewed the seven candidates and made recommendations to the Executive
Management Team (EMT).
The employee committee carefully reviewed the nominations, interviewed current staff
and took additional comments. Based on the complete review the committee is
recommending two employees. The two employees collectively have made significant,
unique, and outstanding contributions to OCSD.
The EMT unanimously accepted these two recommendations and the General Manager
is recommending both for an Honor Walk brick this year.
The Nominees are: Michael Heinz 1972-2002 (30 years)
Marshall Fairres 1953-1984 (30 years)
Copies of the nomination forms for these two nominees are attached for your
information.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) are included in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.00SD.com) with the complete agenda package:
• Honor Walk Nomination forms
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Honor Walk Recommendation: Michael Heinz
Mike Heinz was a full-time employee at the Orange County Sanitation District for a long time,
working in various groups. When Yvonne Schwab started in 1983,he was her supervisor in the
Operations and Maintenance Department. He was my supervisor aroimd 1993-95 just before I
became an Operator-in-training. Some information was provided by both of us.
Mike was instrumental in the development of the Resource Management Center which became
TPEG(Treatment Plant Evaluation Group). This group provided research support,process
optimization,odor control and project management technical support. Currently,O&M has Div.
820 which has a scientist and process engineers who work with operations to reduce chemical
costs and maximize the treatment processes for not only meeting our ocean discharge permit,but
also for supplying our effluent to the Groundwater Replenishment System. An incredible legacy!
There are several stories about how Mike displayed the Core Competencies of Leadership as
well as our District Values,which make him deserving of a brick on the Honor Walk.
Mike exemplified Communication both in sharing what he knew with his employees and in
providing information across the divisions to those working in the laboratory and the field and
with non-district supporters. When we worked on the High Settleable Solids in our effluent,he
helped me improve my writing skills from a Native style to a more technical style. He would
ask me questions about what I wrote in the report as well as share with me reports provided by
other staff from the lab and from engineering. He reminded me who my audience is.
Mike had Interpersonal Skills(Working with Others) observable wherever you went with him in
the facility. We entered the lab and Kim Patton would show us what he saw in the microscope of
the sample Mike brought. Yvonne points to the work done on the 120-inch and 78-inch outfall
pipe inspections: "Mike was project manager and worked with Undersea Graphics. He was
responsible for the library of videos/photos from the inspection,which has been used by Public
Affairs for presentations to the board of directors,the public and our employees."
TeachingOthers thers was Mike's thing, especially on statistics. He helped several employees like the
engineering intems feel comfortable using their math skills and to see the benefit of applying
numbers even with intangibles or esoteric items.
Mike's Effort&Initiative paid off in producing the district's 50`s anniversary video—a
remarkable accomplishment capturing the amazing people who make this agency such a leader
in our industry. The physical-chemical (advanced primary)treatment used in the plant today is
due of his efforts with maintenance,engineers,operators, purchasing and laboratory staff.
Curt Shelp met Mike when he was a pipefitter in maintenance. Curt remarked about the
difference between Mike and his brother Dave: Mike would be an unassuming,quiet introvert,
and Dave would be the slightly outgoing extrovert.
Mike's definition of Irate i was"how we act when the boss isn't around."This makes the
point of evaluating what you do as if you have someone watching you. Everything we do or say
should be acceptable to those who we hold in esteem. We can be proud of our work when we
know we gave it our best effort and used our skills and talents as others would expect us to do.
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Problem Solvinr is an integral part of project management and process optimization. While
working with Mike on the Settleable Solids project,we identified several culprits for the high
solids which would impact our permit. However,it wasn't a matter of finding who made
mistakes. Mike could make the project like a story,with various twists in the plot that needed to
be straightened out.
For example, one aspect was ensuring that a representative sample was collected.Not only did
the operator getting the samples from the different streams could have a problem with the
sampling device(sampler or dipping bottle),but when the sample was collected,another pump
could come on,pulling from one part of the wetwell sending a large amount of solids to the
sample point. Even the pipe bringing the effluent from Plant No. 1 to the Plant No. 2 outfall
wetwell was suspected of sloughing off material unevenly.Each variety of causes had to be
examined and evaluated and any causes related to people were approached with Honesty, Trust
and Respect.
Mike was also involved in the professional association,Ca. Water Pollution Control Association
(now known as CWEA,Ca.Water Environment Association)and its local section SARBS
(Santa Ana River Basin Section). Mike didn't push himself into the limelight,but would step
forward to lead others.He could study a situation and then make a decision that fit as the best
course of action.He often guided others to be leaders whether he was in the field,in a committee
meeting or performing a routine task.His Leadership and Commitment were contagious and set
the stage for others to take risks, such as volunteering in the professional association or testing a
hypothesis in a pilot trial.
Mike's conflict management also involved Or tanizatlonal Awareness. He took many courses on
his own time in order to become a better supervisor. He labored over any new management style
(such as TQM)devotedly to better himself and to see what was valuable and applicable to the
districts. He applied new techniques so naturally that it was hard to tell what were his talents or
educational knowledge. He was open-minded to different personalities and business styles. He
also shared this experiential knowledge with anyone from clerical support to the field staff.
Other leadership competencies and District values that Mike conveyed were:
• Team Leadership and Teamwork
• Planning,Executing and Evaluation
• Vision
• Goal and Task Management
• And Technical Expertise
Nominated by Paula Zeller -
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Honor Walk Recommendation: Marshall Fairres
Thomas Blanda (former employee) nominated Marshall Fairres from the Collection
Division.
To gather some history about Marshall Fairres I contacted Gary Marsalek and Larry
Rood (former employees) who worked with him in the past as I did.
Marshall Fairres was a pioneer of our industry and the cornerstone of the Collections
Division and the District. There are only a few names of past-retired employees of the
District that symbolize the hard work that brought the District to where they are today
and not better example is this gentleman.
The dedication to his job and realizing the responsibility he had to the public and the
environment before it became fashionable. The willingness to do a good job and to
pass on his knowledge is only some of the many traits that he has shown during his
employment.
He managed a large sewer system that was forever changing in size and
responsibilities, but also with the new technology across the industry were the
challenges he faced with the pump stations and line maintenance.
His leadership and management skills, for that time, were strong and yet
compassionate, earning respect from employees from across the District for being fair
and understanding, always supportive of staff in education and employment
advancement in the organization or the industry.
Information below is gathered from Gary Marsalek, Larry Rood, the District's archives,
and me. The events that took place during his watch are many with only a few listed,
having lessons learned that helped establish a standard of operations we use today.
Some Notable Events and Responsibilities of the Division during his watch:
Airplane crash at Westside PS, Seal Beach Force main break(s) PCH Force main
break(s)
Inheriting pump stations from other cities to manage and maintain with little or no
drawings. Increasing district territory for the division to maintain and serve
Sewer lines and sewer interceptors running through farm land and oil fields
House lateral maintenance in some areas throughout the District
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Pump Stations (35 total) with a lot of submersible PS / all pump station shut downs,
cleaning, and by-passes done by staff.
Inter-divisional assistance for both Plants 1 & 2
Easement maintenance for access and cleaning
Notable Standards
Started Preventive Maintenance Program for Pump Stations/valve exercising (stations
and force mains) established a trouble spot and siphon cleaning program for the Line
Maintenance side
Invented the (PVC) plastic/rubber face gas flap
Established stand-by duties
Encouraged staff to obtain certification from CWPCA (CWEA)
Tools /Equipment available during that time
Small rodder Mad rodder trailer mounted (No Hydro Flusher until mid-70's)
Pump station maintenance Rig /three pull rigs and trailer rigs.
Walkie talkies for line cleaners (no two-way radios until later) pay telephones or visits to
the field
A lot of the equipment used in the pump stations and line cleaning were from the Oil
fields and War surplus/ piping, valves, tools, cable rigs
Thomas Brothers Maps with colored outlines for identifying jurisdiction
Very little safety equipment compared to today's standards and no record of a fatality to-
date in the Collection Division.
Telemetry for pump stations very limited
Marshall Fairres (Supervisor) 1953-1984
Started his career at a desalting plant on Jamboree (unknown owner) for a short time
before being drafted in the Army and left to fight in the Korean War joining the District
(County) after being discharged from the Army in 1953.
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Managed numerous force main breaks and by-passes on PCH, Seal Beach, and an
airplane crash at Westside PS. Almost all the work was done by in-house staff that
maintained, repaired, and replaced equipment.
Cleaned the outfall (78") with a special rig and cable (first try was with a parachute that
was successful, the second try was with a WWII airplane tire and it worked)
Always on the job, day or night, early to work, always on call and took the item to
explain the job or answer questions so you can understand.
Annual Collection's budgets were hand written on yellow legal paper and then sent to by
typed.
June 8, 1983 (extracted from the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting)
Marshall Fairres, Supervisor was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for his 30
years of service to the Districts. Chairman Holt advised that Fairres is responsible for
the daily maintenance and operation of the Districts' 35 pumping stations as well as the
more than 700 miles of interceptor sewers serving Metropolitan Orange County."
In closing, Marshall left the District in a whisper when he retired with only the memories
of his accomplishments left to others. He was able to do so much, with so little to make
the District what it is today. It is only suitable for the District to put his name in a place
of honor for his achievements and dedication to the District, environment and the public.
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
CARB California Air Resources Board
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
FSSD Facilities Support Services Department
gpd Gallons per day
GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS)
ICS Incident Command System
IERP Integrated Emergency Control 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 and Maintenance
OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments
OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency
OCSD Orange County Sanitation District
OCWD Orange County Water District
GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
ppm Parts per million
RFP Request For Proposal
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor
SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system
SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority
SSMP Sanitary Sewer 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
WERF Water Environment Research Foundation
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 know 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.
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
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.
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.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic
wastewater contaminants.
Dilution to Threshold (D!f) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor
becomes the DrT for that air sample.
Greenhouse gases — 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 (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 provides 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.
NDMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an 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.
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 biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory
compliance and promote public participation in order 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.
Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million
gallons per day (MGD) 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 run-off.
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.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
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. OCSD's service area is
in the Santa Ana River Watershed.