HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-2014 Steering Committee Agenda Packet.pdf Orange County Sanitation District 0IP EUWINI, Wednesday, November 19, 2014
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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 October 22, 2014 Steering Committee Meeting.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve Board Resolution No. OCSD 14-15 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board
of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increase
and salary range adjustment for the General Manager for Fiscal Year 2014-
2015," approving a base building salary increase for the General Manager of 3%
of salary and to adjust the corresponding salary range by 3%.
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3. Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 14-16 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary
increases, salary range adjustments and onetime non-base building
payment for at-will executive management team employees for Fiscal
Year 2014-2015," authorizing the General Manager to implement a base
building salary increase for Executive Management Team (EMT) members
up to of 3% of salary, to adjust the corresponding salary ranges by 3%,
and a one-time non-base building payment of up to $1,000 to Executive
Management Team members at the discretion of the General Manager
based on performance outcomes.
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 14-17 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary
increases, salary range adjustments and onetime non-base building
payment for unrepresented management employees for Fiscal Year 2014-
2015," authorizing the General Manager to implement salary range
adjustments of up to 5.1% for specific manager classifications due to
compaction with supervisor classifications, a base building salary increase
for Managers of 3% of salary, and a one-time non-base building payment
of up to $1,000 to Managers at the discretion of the General Manager and
Department Head based on performance outcomes.
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 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) 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
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• International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; and
• Orange County Employees Association (OCEA); and
• Supervisors and Professionals Group; and
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, December 17,
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 Postina: 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.
Maria E.Ayala
Clerk of the Board
(714)593-7130
mavalaaocsd.com
For any questions on the agenda,Committee members may contact staff at:
General Manager Jim Herberg (714)593-7300 iherbero/clocsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rghirelliGDocsd.com
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson (714)593-7310 rthomosonsiboad.com
Director of Facility Support Services Nick Arhontes (714)593-7210 narhontesOoad.com
Director of Finance and Lorenzo Tyner (714)593-7550 Itvnenfi)ocsd.com
Administrative Services
Director of Human Resources Jeff Reed (714)593-7144 ireed(&ocsd.com
Director of Operations&Maintenance Ed Torres 714 593-7080 storres oad.com
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ITEM NO. 1
MINUTES
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Orange County Sanitation District
The Steering Committee meeting convened on Wednesday, October 22, 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 PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT
Tom Beamish, Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager
John Nielsen, Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General
Brett Murdock, Operations Committee Manager
Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities
Brad Reese, Administration Support Services
Committee Chair Rob Thompson, Director of
Scott Nelson, Member-At-Large Engineering
John Withers, Member-At-Large Ed Torres, Director of Operations &
Maintenance
Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Administrative Services
Keith Curry, Member-At-Large Maria E. Ayala, Clerk of the Board
Jennifer Cabral
Al Garcia
Rich Spencer
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Beamish reported on the following:
• OCSD meeting with GWRS to discuss shared security costs. GWRS will be
conducting a security assessment and once approved by their Board, will
return to OCSD for further discussion.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
October 22,2014
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• La PA Committee met on Monday, October 20. The Committee agreed to
have the District hold an RFP on lobbyist services. Chair Beamish and Vice-
Chair Nielsen will oversee the process from an advisory perspective but will
not be part of the scoring or part of the selection team.
General Manager Herberg reported on the following:
• Three presentations scheduled to take place at tonight's Board Meeting that
include: the final two commendations to key partner agencies (Orange
County Coastkeeper and the Surfrider Foundation); a presentation by Celeste
Cantu and John Rossi on management of the SARI Line and future plans;
and the presentation of the 'What Safety Means to Me Awards".
• The Strategic Plan Update and General Manager's Workplan will be
presented at next month's Operations and Administration Committee
Meetings. This will be a status report of the current plan, with plans for
adopting a new Strategic Plan next November.
• The water environment federation conference was held in October. OCSD
received two prestigious national awards: the 10-Year Platinum award on
biosolids management and the Safety Award for the District's safety program.
• Labor updates on all three units and unrepresented employees will be given
at November Board and Steering meetings; there is nothing new to report
tonight.
• With reference to Chair Beamish's report on the joint security effort with the
water district, Mr. Herberg agrees that a joint effort moving forward will be
beneficial for the Sanitation District.
• Will be requesting that the Chair adjourn tonight's Board Meeting in memory
of former OCSD General Manager, Blake Anderson. Mr. Anderson recently
passed away.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the
September 24, 2014 Steering Committee Meeting.
Beamish, Murdock, Nelson, Nielsen, Reese and
AYES: Withers
NOES: None
Minutes of the Steering Committee
October 22, 2014
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ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Curry
CLOSED SESSION
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS: 54957(b)(1)
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:40 p.m. to discuss one item.
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
Meetings.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION: The Committee reconvened in regular
session at 5:43 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
Submitted by:
Maria E. Ayala
Clerk of the Board
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Tom Beamish, Chair
SUBJECT: GENERAL MANAGER SALARY ADJUSTMENT
BOARD CHAIR'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve Board Resolution No. OCSD 14-15 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increase and salary
range adjustment for the General Manager for Fiscal Year 2014-2015," approving a
base building salary increase for the General Manager of 3% of salary and to adjust the
corresponding salary range by 3%.
SUMMARY
The Board Chair is recommending a salary increase of 3% of salary for the General
Manager to be applied as a base building salary increase to the rate of compensation
for the General Manager and an adjustment of the corresponding salary range by 3%.
The salary change would take effect retroactively to July 11, 2014.
The proposed 3% base building salary increase and salary range adjustment would
move the General Manager market position from the W percentile to the 23rtl
percentile for FY 2014-15. The General Managers' market position will be revisited
through the current comprehensive classification and compensation study, which will
provide the Board with data for consideration on an organization-wide structural
alignment of its pay systems.
The General Manager's current salary, proposed salary and percent difference
compared to the 751b percentile are summarized in the attached table, as requested by
the Board of Directors at the September meeting.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
June 2014 — Steering Committee conducted the annual performance evaluation of the
General Manager in closed session.
February 2013 — Board approved appointment of James D. Herberg to the position of
General Manager and approved the current compensation and benefits package,
effective April 1, 2013.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The General Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, and organizational
oversight at OCSD. This position serves as the chief executive officer. The position is
integral and critical to the success of the agency.
The 2014 annual market study revealed that the General Manager's salary is below the
75" percentile. Over the past three (3) years, General Manager's market position has
remained at the 1g1" percentile since 2011. Without a salary increase and a
corresponding salary range adjustment, the General Manager's market position is
projected to reach the 2nd percentile in 2015. The attached chart illustrates this
declining trend.
The current At-Will Employment Agreement for General Manager James D. Herberg
became effective April 1, 2013. The General Managers current base salary is
$215,000 annually.
Section 6 of the At-Will Employment Agreement specifies the following: "District's
Steering Committee shall meet with General Manager in August of each year during the
term of this Agreement to review and evaluate his performance over the prior year. The
Steering Committee shall make its recommendation(s) to the Board concerning
adjustment to the compensation and/or benefits paid or provided to General Manager,
to be effective in July of the year of review. After consideration of the
recommendation(s) of the Steering Committee, the Board shall determine and approve
the compensation, including benefits, payable to General Manager, which generally
becomes effective July of the fiscal year of the review."
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BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
There are sufficient funds within the District's operating budget to fund this increase.
The proposed salary increases at a projected cost of$6,450 over this one-year period.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) maybe viewed on-line at the OCSD webslte (www.ocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package:
• Resolution OCSD 14-15 (General Manager)
• General Manager Compensation Survey Summary 2014
• General Manager Market Position, 2011 to 2015
• General Manager Pay Tables, July 2013, Proposed July 2014
• At-Will Employment Agreement for General Manager James D. Herberg,
effective 4/1/2013
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 14-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING SALARY
INCREASE AND SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
GENERAL MANAGER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
WHEREAS, the General Manager provides organizational leadership, strategic
direction, and District oversight for OCSD; and
WHEREAS, the General Manager serves an at-will employment status, which
may be terminated at any time by the Board with or without cause with no liability; and
WHEREAS, salary adjustments for General Manager have not kept pace with
those of the organization or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the past four (4)
years; and
WHEREAS, it is OCSD's philosophy to compensate employee classifications
competitively, which currently can be achieved through alignment with the salary
market; and
WHEREAS, the General Manager's salary range has remained constant since
2009 in recognition of economic times; and
WHEREAS, the April 1, 2013, At-Will Employment Agreement with the General
Manager provides that, "District's Steering Committee shall meet with General Manager
in August of each year during the term of this Agreement to review and evaluate his
performance over the prior year. The Steering Committee shall make its
recommendation(s) to the Board concerning adjustment to the compensation and/or
benefits paid or provided to General Manager, to be effective in July of the year of
review. After consideration of the recommendation(s) of the Steering Committee, the
Board shall determine and approve the compensation, including benefits, payable to
General Manager, which generally becomes effective July of the fiscal year of the
review."; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee commenced its review of the General
Manager's performance in June 2014, finalized its review and made its recommendation
to the Board on November 19, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER:
1. That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes and approves the following
changes to General Manager's salary, which shall become effective retroactively to the
first pay period of July 2014:
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a. A base building salary increase for the General Manager of 3% of salary and
to adjust the corresponding salary range by 3%.
2. That the Board Chair, or his designee, is authorized to implement the changes to
salary range and salary approved herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
November 19, 2014.
Tom Beamish,
Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
Maria E. Ayala
Clerk of the Board
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General Manager Compensation Survey Summary 2014
Incumbent Proposed
Current Salary Not to 75th
Salary Exceed Percentile d-32.7%
Classification
General Manager $ 215,000 $ 221,450 $ 285,264 Cost $ 6,450
General Manager Market Position
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July 2013 and Proposed 2014
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Classification and Compensation Plan
Rates Effective July 1,2013
GENERAL MANAGER
Classification Pay Grade Minimum I Midpoint Control Point Maximum
General Manager EMT120 $ 171,447 $ 214,310 $ 231.455 S 257,172
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
PROPOSED Rates Effective July 1,2014
GENERAL MANAGER
Classification Pay Grade Minimum I Midpoint Control Point Maximum
General Manager EMT120 $ 176,590 $ 220,739 $ 238,399 $ 264,887
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
James D. Herberg
General Manager
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
THIS AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into,
to be effective the 1 st day of April, 2013, by and between:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as
"District";
AND
JAMES D. HERBERG, sometimes hereinafter referred to as "General
Manager".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, District desires to employ James D. Herberg ("Mr. Herberg"), as General
Manager of District, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herberg, by virtue of his education, training and experience, is fully
qualified to fill the position of General Manager and desires to continue to serve the District as
its General Manager, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 13-02 adopted on February 27, 2013, the District's
Board of Directors has approved and authorized the Board Chair to execute this "At-Will
Employment Agreement"with Mr. Herberg for General Manager services.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
Section 1: District hereby employs Mr. Herberg to serve as General Manager of the
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Orange County Sanitation District, commencing on the effective date hereof, and continuing
until termination by either Party, as provided in this Agreement.
In that capacity, Mr. Herberg agrees to perform the functions and duties of General
Manager, the administrative head of the District, as prescribed by the laws of the State of
California, and by the rules, regulations, decisions, and directions of the Board of Directors of
District (hereinafter referred to as "Board"). The General Manager's duties may involve
expenditures of time in excess of the regularly established workday or in excess of a forty hour
work week and may also include time outside normal office hours (including attendance at
Board and Committee meetings). General Manager is classified as an exempt employee under
the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and shall not be entitled to any additional compensation
for hours worked in excess of forty in a work week.
Section 2: Mr. Herberg shall be employed in an "at-will" capacity serving at the sole
pleasure of the Board. Either party to this Agreement may terminate the Agreement at any time
for any reason with or without cause, and without hearing, upon 30 days' notice to the other
party. Mr. Herberg is advised and acknowledges that he has none of the termination rights of a
Regular employee of the District. Except as expressly provided herein, and as a condition of
employment, Mr. Herberg knowingly, willingly and voluntarily gives up, waives, and disclaims
any and all rights he may have, express or Implied, to any notice and/or hearing before or after
termination, and/or to any continued employment with the District after termination.
As an "at-will" employee, Mr. Herberg understands that he may be subject to termination
with or without cause at the sole discretion of the Board, notwithstanding that the other
provisions of the District's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (hereinafter referred to as
"Manual") apply to Mr. Herberg. If employment should be terminated without cause, Mr. Herberg
shall be given a thirty (30) day Notice of Termination and severance pay in an amount equal to
six(6) months of his then current annual base salary.
If the District terminates this Agreement (thereby terminating Mr. Herberg's employment)
without cause, the severance pay is considered a cash settlement related to the termination of
Mr. Herberg and shall therefore be fully reimbursed to the District by Mr. Herberg if Mr. Herberg
is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position. Abuse of office or position
shall have the meaning set forth in Government Code 53243.4, as may be amended, of either
(1) an abuse of public authority, including, but not limited to, waste, fraud, and violation of the
law under color of authority or (2) a crime against public justice, including, but, not limited to, a
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crime described in Title 7 (commencing with Section 92 of Part 1 of the Penal Code). Mr.
Herberg shall reimburse such severance pay to the District no later than six months after such
conviction. If Mr. Herberg terminates his employment with 30 days' notice, the Board shall have
the right to accept his resignation effective the date notice is given. Such decision to accept his
resignation earlier shall not be considered a termination without cause and shall not entitle Mr.
Herberg to receive the severance pay noted above.
Section 3: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the effective date above and
continue for an indefinite duration, until terminated by either Party pursuant to Section 2 above,
or unless terminated or amended as provided herein.
Section 4: As compensation for the services to be performed hereunder, upon the
effective date, District agrees to pay General Manager an annual base salary for services
rendered of Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($215,000), subject to all applicable
deductions and withholdings of any and all sums required by then current state, federal or local
law, along with deductions of applicable sums the General Manager is obligated to pay because
of participation in plans and programs described in this Agreement, and paid biweekly in
accordance with the District's established accounting and payroll practices at the same time and
in the same manner as other employees of the District. No increase in salary may exceed the
compensation permitted by the applicable salary range for the classification established by duly
adopted Resolution of the Board.
Section 5: For the period of this Agreement, District shall provide Mr. Herberg with a
fixed benefit package that includes the following:
• Personal Leave - 200 hours per fiscal year, earned on a biweekly fiscal year
basis, which is eligible for annual cash out in accordance with the Manual.
• Investment Incentive Salary (IIS) - 5% of base salary applied on a biweekly fiscal
year basis.
• Deferred Compensation - OCSD-paid annual allocation for 2013 of $5,000
allocated on a biweekly calendar year basis.
Mr. Herberg's benefit package shall also Include benefits consistent with the Manual for:
holiday pay; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; long-term and short-term disability
insurance; and employee assistance program. Additionally, Mr. Herberg's benefit package shall
include executive disability insurance benefits, consistent with those provided to OCSD
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managers.
These benefits shall remain in full force and effect unless and until replaced by an
amendment to this Agreement, signed by Mr. Herberg and approved by the Board, which
amendment shall include the effective date thereof.
Section 6: District's Steering Committee shall meet with General Manager in August
of each year during the term of this Agreement to review and evaluate his performance over the
prior year. The Steering Committee shall make its recommendation(s) to the Board concerning
adjustment to the compensation and/or benefits paid or provided to General Manager, to be
effective in July of the year of review. After consideration of the recommendation(s) of the
Steering Committee, the Board shall determine and approve the compensation, including
benefits, payable to General Manager, which generally becomes effective July of the fiscal year
of the review. Failure of the District to review and evaluate the performance of the General
Manager pursuant to this section shall not affect the right of the District to terminate the General
Manager's employment and shall not be considered a breach of this Agreement.
Section 7: Mr. Herberg shall be a Participant Member in the Orange County
Employees Retirement System (°OCERS"). District shall pay the required employer's
contribution, and 0% of Mr. Herberg's required contribution towards membership in OCERS.
Section 8: District shall reimburse General Manager for all expenses paid by him
and incurred for non-personal,job-related District business that are reasonably necessary to the
General Manager's service to the District. The District agrees to either pay such expenses in
advance or to reimburse the expenses, so long as the expenses are incurred and submitted
according to the criteria established by District's budget and/or normal expense reimbursement
procedures pursuant to applicable policy Resolutions. To be eligible for reimbursement, all
expenses must be supported by documentation meeting the District's policies and requirements
and must be submitted within time limits established by the District. Such reimbursement shall
not be considered a benefit.
Section 9: During the period of this Agreement, it is agreed that General Manager
shall devote his full-time, skills, labor and attention to said employment. At no time may General
Manager undertake outside activities consisting of consultant work, speaking engagements,
writing, lecturing, or other similar professional activities for money or other consideration without
prior approval of District's Steering Committee. However, the expenditure of reasonable
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amounts of time for educational, charitable, or professional activities shall not be deemed a
breach of this Agreement if those activities do not conflict or materially interfere with the
services required under this Agreement, and shall not require the prior written consent of the
Steering Committee.
This Agreement shall not be interpreted to prohibit General Manager from making
passive personal investments or conducting private business affairs, provided those activities
are not deemed to be a conflict of interest by state law nor do they conflict or materially interfere
with the services required under this Agreement.
Section 10: Because General Manager is an at-will employee, the District is not
obligated to pay General Manager pending an investigation into any alleged misconduct by the
General Manager. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the District's Board
determines, in its sole discretion, that it is in the best interest of the District for General Manager
to be placed on paid administrative leave pending such an investigation, General Manager shall
fully reimburse any salary provided for that purpose if the misconduct for which the General
Manager was under investigation results in the General Manager being convicted of a crime
involving an abuse of his office or position as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement. General
Manager shall reimburse such salary to the District no later than six months after such
conviction.
Section 11: In the event that the District provides funds for the legal criminal defense
of General Manager, General Manager shall fully reimburse said funds to the District if the
General Manager is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his/her office or position as
defined in Section 2 of this Agreement. General Manager shall reimburse such criminal legal
defense fees to the District no later than six months after such conviction.
Section 12: The terms and conditions of employment for General Manager, including
other employment benefits for the General Manager that are not specifically provided for in this
Agreement, shall be governed by the Manual, to the extent that amendments to the Manual
made after the effective date of this Agreement are not inconsistent with the provisions of this
Agreement. In the event of any such inconsistency or conflict, the provisions of this Agreement
shall govern.
Section 13: This Agreement supersedes any and all other prior agreements, either
oral or in writing, and specifically, but not limited to, Mr. Herberg's At Will Employment
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Agreement for Assistant General Manager dated January 25, 2012, between the Parties hereto
with respect to the employment of Mr. Herberg by District, and contains all of the covenants and
agreements between the Parties with respect to that employment in any manner whatsoever.
Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representation, inducement, promise, or
agreement, orally or otherwise, has been made by any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
Party, which is not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not
contained in this Agreement or Employment shall be valid or binding on either Party.
Section 14: Any notices to be given hereunder by either Party to the other shall be in
writing and may be transmitted by personal delivery, or by mail, registered or certified, postage
prepaid, with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the Parties at the
addresses maintained in the personnel records of District, but each Party may change that
address by written notice in accordance with this Section. Notices delivered personally shall be
deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt; mailed notices shall be deemed
communicated as of the date of mailing.
Section 15: Any modifications of this Agreement will be effective only if set forth in
writing and signed by the Parties.
Section 16: The failure of either Party to insist on strict compliance with any of the
terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other Party, shall not be deemed a
waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or
power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for
all or any other times.
Section 17: If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless
continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
Section 18: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California and all applicable ordinances, policies and resolutions.
Section 19: General Manager acknowledges that he has had the opportunity and has
conducted an independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement. General
Manager acknowledges that he has made an independent judgment upon the financial and
legal effects of the Agreement and has not relied upon representation of the District, its elected
or appointed officers and officials, agents or employees other than those expressly set forth in
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this Agreement. General Manager acknowledges that he has been advised to obtain, and has
availed himself of, legal advice with respect to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this At-Will Employment
Agreement on the day and year first above written.
"DISTRICT"
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
"GENERAL MANAGER"
James D. Herberg U Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM: "CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS"
BRADLEY R. HOGIN
GENERAL COUNSEL
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Bradt y R. Hogin D to Troy E ar Date
STEERING COMMITTEE Neebng Date TOBA.Of Dir.
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND MANAGER GROUP
COMPENSATION
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 14-16 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increases,
salary range adjustments and onetime non-base building payment for at-will
executive management team employees for Fiscal Year 2014-2015," authorizing
the General Manager to implement a base building salary increase for Executive
Management Team (EMT) members up to of 3% of salary, to adjust the
corresponding salary ranges by 3%, and a one-time non-base building payment
of up to $1,000 to Executive Management Team members at the discretion of the
General Manager based on performance outcomes.
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 14-17 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increases,
salary range adjustments and onetime non-base building payment for
unrepresented management employees for Fiscal Year 2014-2015," authorizing
the General Manager to implement salary range adjustments of up to 5.1% for
specific manager classifications due to compaction with supervisor
classifications, a base building salary increase for Managers of 3% of salary, and
a one-time non-base building payment of up to $1,000 to Managers at the
discretion of the General Manager and Department Head based on performance
outcomes.
SUMMARY
Executive Management Team
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) has provided no across the board salary
increases for Executive Management Team members over the past four (4). Over the
past three Q) years, the Executive Management Team's market position has declined
from the 60 b percentile to its current position at the 251b percentile.
The General Manager is recommending salary increases up to and not to exceed 3% of
salary for EMT members, to be applied as base building salary adjustments to the rates
of compensation for incumbents, and a one-time non-base building payment of up to
$1,000 per EMT member, to be allocated based on job performance. Pursuant to the
understanding with the EMT members at the beginning of negotiations, the salary
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changes would take effect retroactively to July 11, 2014, the first pay period in the
current fiscal year. These salary increases would recognize inequities in compensation
compared with other groups, the executive level of responsibility, and impacts from
staffing reductions within each department
The proposed 3% base building salary increase and the corresponding salary range
adjustments would move the EMT market position from the 251h percentile to the 371h
percentile for FY 2014-15. EMT members' market position will be revisited through the
current comprehensive classification and compensation study, which will provide the
Board with recommendations for moving forward.
Incumbents' current salaries, proposed salaries and percent difference compared to the
75`" percentile benchmark are summarized in the attached table, as requested by the
Board of Directors at the September meeting.
The proposed compensation adjustment would not exceed $49,500 total for the
Executive Management Team members, excluding the General Manager. Current
salaries for the EMT total $1,058,405 annually, comprising approximately 1.7% of
OCSD's FY 2014-15 total salary budget of$ 63,460,100.
Manager Group
Over the past four (4) years, OCSD has provided one 2% across the board salary
increase for the Manager's Group. Over the past three (3) years, the Manager's Grou�
market position has declined from the 701" percentile to its current position at the 60
percentile.
The General Manager is recommending salary range adjustments of up to 5.1% for
specific classifications (list of affected classifications is attached) due to compaction with
supervisor classifications, a base building salary increase for management employees
of 3% of salary, and a one-time non-base building payment of up to $1,000 at the
discretion pf the General Manager and Department Head based on performance
outcomes. Pursuant to the understanding with the Manager's Group at the beginning of
negotiations, the salary changes would take effect retroactively to July 11, 2014, the first
pay period in the current fiscal year. These salary increases and range adjustments
would recognize inequities in compensation compared with other groups, salary
compaction issues with supervisor classification salaries, and the increased levels of
responsibility as a result of staffing reductions within each department as a result of the
2010 reorganization.
The proposed 3% base building salary increase and the corresponding salary range
adjustments would move the Manager Group market position from the 60`" percentile to
the 70t' percentile for FY 2014-15. The Manager Group market position will be revisited
through the current comprehensive classification and compensation study, which will
provide the Board with recommendations for moving forward.
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Incumbents' current salaries, proposed salaries and percent difference compared to the
751h percentile benchmark are summarized in the attached table, as requested by the
Board of Directors at the September meeting.
The total cost for the proposed compensation adjustment would not exceed $85,795 for
the Manager Group members. Current salaries for the Manager Group total $2,326,560
annually, comprising approximately 3.6% of OCSD's FY 2014-15 total salary budget of
$ 63,460,100.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Executive Management Team
The six (6) at-will employees of the Orange County Sanitation District's (OCSD)
Executive Management Team (EMT) are relied upon heavily to provide leadership,
strategic direction, and department oversight at OCSD. These individuals serve in key
leadership positions that are critical to the success of the agency. These EMT
members hold the following classifications:
Executive Management Groun Classifications
Assistant General Manager
Director of Finance &Administrative Services
Director of Engineering
Director of Facilities Support Services
Director of Human Resources
Director of Operations & Maintenance
OCSD has provided no base building salary increases to EMT members over the past
four (4) years. EMT market position, excluding the General Manager, is currently at the
251h percentile based on 2014 market data. Over the past three (3) years, EMT market
position has declined from the 6& percentile in 2011 to its current position at the 251h
percentile. Without salary range adjustments, this group's market position is projected
to reach the 191h percentile in 2015. The attached chart illustrates this declining trend.
Salary adjustments for OCSD's EMT members have not kept pace with those of the
organization or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the past four (4) years. EMT
member's salary increases have totaled 0% since FY 2010-11, while CPI was 8.5%
The following table summarizes salary increases since FY 2010-11 and provides CPI
data for the same time period, as requested by the Board of Directors at the September
meeting.
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Historical EMT Salary Increases
FY FY FY FY FY Sum
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
EMT 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0%' 3.Oe/6
FY FY FY FY FY Sum
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
CPI2 0.9% 2.4% 1.9% 1.3% 2.0% 8.5%
' Proposed up to 3% base building salary increase.
] Represents July-to-July CPI change for prior 12-month period. CPI for All Urban
Consumers (all items) Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA.
OCSD is committed to maintaining a competitive compensation market position that
attracts and retains top employment talent. It is OCSD's philosophy to compensate
employees competitively and equitably, and understanding the relative market position
assists in that determination.
In alignment with that goal, compensation is evaluated on the basis of various factors,
including external labor market data and intemal equity. To determine whether OCSD
salaries are competitive with the external labor market, OCSD conducts periodic
classification and compensation studies as needed due to internal and/or external
factors. For EMT level classifications, a consultant conducts an annual market update to
assess OCSD compensation relative to its established labor market. Those results are
utilized to determine whether OCSD compensation remains competitive. Also, intemal
equity is considered to ensure that salaries remain competitive to each job's relative
value to the organization.
Furthermore, the Board of Directors has authorized a comprehensive classification and
compensation study, which is currently in the procurement phase and is targeted for
completion by December 2015. This study will review all of the Sanitation District's
classifications, to include the EMT, and will provide the Board with data for
consideration on an organization-wide structural alignment of its pay systems.
However, approving the proposed EMT base building salary range adjustment effective
July 2014 will ensure OCSD maintains a competitive compensation market position.
The General Manager is authorized per the Board's Personnel Policies and Procedures
to periodically adjust the rate of compensation and benefits for EMT members who have
signed At-Will agreements so long as no adjustment exceeds the compensation
permitted by the applicable salary range and the value of all benefits does not exceed
thirty-seven percent (37%) of the incumbent's compensation.
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Manager Group
The 16 employees that comprise the Orange County Sanitation District's (OCSD)
Manager Group are relied upon heavily to provide day-to-day leadership to support
strategic direction, and division management oversight at OCSD. This represents a
decrease in three (3) manager positions since 2011. These individuals serve in key
leadership positions that are critical to the success of the agency. Manager Group
members hold the following classifications:
Manager Group Classifications
Contracts & Purchasing Manager
Controller
Engineering Manager (5)
Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Environmental Lab & Ocean Monitoring Manager
Facilities Manager
Human Resources Manager
Information Technology Manager
IT Systems & Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Operations Manager
Risk Manager
OCSD has provided one 2% base building salary increase to Manager Group members
over the past four (4) years. The Manager Group market position is currently at the 60�
percentile based on 2014 market data. Over the �ast three (3) years, the Manager
Group market position has declined from the 70f percentile in 2011 to its current
position at the 601h percentile. Without salary range adjustments, this group's market
position is projected to reach the 52"' percentile in 2015. The attached chart illustrates
this declining trend.
Salary adjustments for OCSD's Manager Group members have not kept pace with
those of the organization or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the past four (4)
years. Manager Group salary increases have totaled 2% since FY 2010-11, while CPI
was 8.5%
The following table summarizes salary increases since FY 2010-11 and provides CPI
data for the same time period, as requested by the Board of Directors at the September
meeting.
Historical Manager Group Salary Increases
FY FY FY FY FY Sum
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Managers 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3%f 5.0%
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FY FY FY FY FY Sum
2010.11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014.15
CPI2 0.9% 2.4% 1.9% 1.3% 2.0% 8.5%
' Proposed 3% base building salary increase.
2 Represents July-to-July CPI change for prior 12-month period. CPI for All Urban
Consumers (all items) Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA.
To determine whether OCSD salaries are competitive with the external labor market,
OCSD conducts periodic classification and compensation studies as needed due to
internal and/or external factors. For Manager Group level classifications, a consultant
conducts an annual market update to assess OCSD compensation relative to its
established labor market. Those results are utilized to determine whether OCSD
compensation remains competitive. Also, internal equity is considered to ensure that
salaries remain competitive to each jobs' relative value to the organization. OCSD may
consider modifying an employee's salary with an equity adjustment when base pay
differentials are less than 5% between the manager and the highest paid direct report.
Furthermore, the Board of Directors has authorized a comprehensive classification and
compensation study, which is currently in the procurement phase and is targeted for
completion by December 2015. This study will review all of the Sanitation District's
classifications, to include the Manager Group, and will provide the Board with data for
consideration on an organization-wide structural alignment of its pay systems.
However, approving the proposed Manager Group base-building salary increase
effective July 2014 will ensure OCSD maintains a competitive compensation market
position.
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
There are sufficient funds within the District's operating budget to fund this increase.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachments) maybe viewed on-line at the OCSD websife (www.ocsd.corn with the
complete agenda package:
• Draft Resolution No. OCSD 14-16 (Executive Management Team)
• Executive Management Team Market Position, 2011 to 2015
• Executive Management Group Compensation Survey Summary 2014
• Executive Management Group Pay Table, July 2013
• Proposed Executive Management Pay Table, July 2014
• Draft Resolution No. OCSD 14-17 (Manager Group)
• Manager Group Market Position, 2011 to 2015
• Manager Group Compensation Survey Summary 2014
• Manager Group Pay Table, July 2013
• Proposed Manager Group Pay Table, July 2014
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 14-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING SALARY
INCREASES, SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS AND ONE TIME
NON-BASE BUILDING PAYMENT FOR AT-WILL EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT TEAM EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
WHEREAS, there are six (6) executive management team employees who
provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and department oversight for OCSD;
and
WHEREAS, executive management team employees serve in at-will employment
status, which may be terminated at any time by either the General Manager or an
executive management team employee with or without cause with no liability; and
WHEREAS, salary adjustments for EMT members have not kept pace with those
of the organization or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the past four (4) years; and
WHEREAS, it is OCSD's philosophy to compensate employee classifications
competitively, which currently can be achieved through alignment with the salary
market; and
WHEREAS, executive management team employees' salary ranges have
remained constant since 2009 in recognition of economic times; and
WHEREAS, at the beginning of negotiations the parties agreed that the salary
changes would take effect retroactively to July 11, 2014, the first pay period in the
current fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER:
1. That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes and approves the following
changes to salaries for Executive Management Team member, which shall become
effective retroactively to the first pay period of July 2014:
a. A base building salary increase for Executive Management Team (EMT)
members up to 3% of salary and to adjust the corresponding salary ranges by
3%.
b. A one-time non-base building payment of up to $1,000 to Executive
Management Team members at the discretion of the General Manager based
on performance outcomes.
2. That the General Manager, or his designee, is authorized to implement the
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changes to salary ranges, salaries and the non-based building payment approved
herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held November 19, 2014.
Tom Beamish, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
Maria E. Ayala
Clerk of the Board
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Classification
Assistant General Manager 3% $ 194,646 $ 200,485 $ 229,992 -18.2%
Director of Engineering 3% $ 174,012 $ 179,232 $ 220,608 -26.8%
Director of Finance&Adman Services 3% $ 180,731 $ 186,153 $ 216,360 -19.7%
Director of Human Resources 3% $ 167,460 $ 172,484 $ 205,272 -22.6%
Director of Operations&Maintenance 3% $ 172,931 $ 178,119 $ 207,600 -20.0%
Director of Facilities Support Services 3% $ 168,625 $ 173,684 $ 190,512 -13.0%
Sub-Total: Proposed Maximum Cost(Base-Building) $ 31,752 -20.0%
Base-Building Increases(proposed maximum cost) $ 31,752
Benefits Cost Increase(37%of base salaries) $ 11,748
Non-Base Building Increases(proposed maximum cost) $ 6,000
Total Cost maximum $ 49,500
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Classification and Compensation Plan
Rates Effective July 1,2013
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
Classification Pay Grade Minimum I Midpoint Control Point Maximum
Assistant General Manager EMT114 $ 155,861 $ 194,827 $ 210,414 $ 233,793
Director of Engineering EMT109 $ 141,692 $ 177,116 $ 191,285 $ 212,539
Director of Human Resources EMT109 $ 141,692 $ 177,116 $ 191,285 $ 212,539
Director of Finance and Administrative Services EMT109 $ 141,692 It 177,116 $ 191,285 $ 212,539
Director of Facility Support Services EMT108 $ 128,811 $ 161,014 $ 173,895 $ 193,217
Director of Operations and Maintenance EMT108 $ 128,811 $ 161,014 $ 173,895 $ 193,217
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PROPOSED Rates Effective July 1,2014
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
Classification Pay Grade Minimum I Midpoint Control Point Maximum
Assistant General Manager EMT114 $ 160,537 $ 200,672 $ 216,726 $ 240,807
Director of Engineering EMT109 $ 145,943 $ 182,429 $ 197,024 $ 218,915
Director of Human Resources EMT109 $ 145,943 $ 182,429 $ 197,024 $ 218,915
Director of Finance and Administrative Services EMT109 $ 145,943 $ 182,429 $ 197,024 $ 218,915
Director of Facility Support Services EMT108 $ 132,675 $ 165,844 $ 179,112 $ 199,014
Director of Operations and Maintenance EMT108 $ 132,675 $ 165,844 $ 179,112 $ 199,014
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 14-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING SALARY
INCREASES, SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS AND ONE TIME
NON-BASE BUILDING PAYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
WHEREAS, there are sixteen (16) employees in the management employees job
classifications at the Orange County Sanitation District ("OCSD") who serve as
organizational leaders and oversee staff within particular divisions and/or workgroups to
align performance outcomes with the strategic goals of the agency; and
WHEREAS, management employees are unrepresented and meet directly with
the General Manager about terms and conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, it is OCSD's philosophy to compensate employee classifications
competitively, which can be currently achieved through alignment with the salary
market; and
WHEREAS, salary adjustments for management employees have not kept pace
with those of the organization or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the past four (4)
years; and
WHEREAS, management employees' salaries have forgone salary increases
since 2009, in all years except a 2% increase in 2011, in recognition of economic times;
and
WHEREAS, the General Manager recently entered into discussions with the
management employees and completed negotiations in October 2014, which resulted in
agreed upon proposed changes to wages; and
WHEREAS, at the beginning of negotiations the parties agreed that the salary
changes would take effect retroactively to July 11, 2014, the first pay period in
the current fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER:
1. That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes and approves the following
changes to salaries for management employees, which shall become effective
retroactively to the first pay period of July 2014:
a) Salary range adjustments of up to 5.1% for manager classifications as set
forth in Managers Group Classification and Compensation Plan Proposed
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Rates Effective July 1, 2014, due to compaction with supervisor
classifications.
b) A base building salary increase for Managers of 3% of salary.
c) A one-time non-base building payment of up to $1,000 to Managers at the
discretion of the General Manager and Department Head based on
performance outcomes.
2. That the General Manager, or his designee, is authorized to implement the
changes to salary ranges, salaries and the non-based building payment approved
herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held November 19, 2014.
Tom Beamish, Chair
ATTEST:
Maria E. Ayala
Clerk of the Board
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Proposed Current Proposed 75th %
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Classification
Contracts&Purchasing Manager 3% $ 144,601 $ 148,939 $ 144,372 0.2%
Controller 3% $ 154,918 $ 159,566 $ 170,436 -10.0%
Engineering Manager 3% $ 154,918 $ 159,566 $ 162,348 -4.8%
Engineering Manager 3% $ 153,224 $ 157,820 $ 162,348 -6.0%
Engineering Manager 3% $ 153,234 $ 157,831 $ 162,348 -5.9%
Engineering Manager 3% $ 154,003 $ 158,623 $ 162,348 -5.4%
Engineering Manager 3% $ 154,003 $ 158,623 $ 162,348 -5.4%
Environmental Compliance&Regulatory Affairs Manager 3% $ 146,640 $ 151,039 $ 166,596 -13.6%
Environmental Laboratory&Ocean Monitoring Manager 3% $ 143,728 $ 148,040 $ 154,308 -7.4%
Facilities Manager 3% 1 $ 127,067 $ 130,879 $ 135,624 -6.7%
Human Resources Manager 3% $ 146,640 $ 151,039 $ 146,292 0.2%
Information Technology Manager 3% $ 140,338 $ 144,548 $ 141,852 -1.1%
IT 50tems&Operations Manager 3% $ 147,555 $ 151,982 $ 148,044 -0.3%
Maintenance Manager 3% $ 133,070 $ 137,062 $ 142,380 -7.0%
Operations Manager 3% $ 139,506 $ 143,691 $ 170,940 -22.5%
Risk Manager 3% $ 133,070 $ 137,062 $ 135,372 -1.7%
gase-guildin Increases $ 69,795
Non-Base Building Increases(proposed maximum cost( $ 16,000
Total Cost(maximum( $ 85,79S
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Classification and Compensation Plan
Rates Effective July 1,2013
MANAGERS GROUP
Classification Pay Grade Minimum Midpoint Control Point Maximum
Facilities Manager MGR91 $ 96,777.00 $ 120,972 $ 130,650 $ 145,167
Contracts&Purchasing Manager MGR94 $ 106,455 $ 133,070 $ 143,716 $ 159,684
Environmental Lab&Ocean Monitoring Manager I MGR94 $ 106,455 $ 133,070 $ 143,716 $ 159,684
Human Resources Manager I MGR94 $ 106,455 $ 133,070 $ 143,716 $ 159,684
Information Technology Manager I MGR94 $ 106,455 $ 133,070 $ 143,716 $ 159,684
Maintenance Manager I MGR94 1 $ 106,455 $ 133,070 $ 143,716 $ 159,684
Operations Manager I MGR94 1 $ 106,455 $ 133,070 $ 143,716 $ 159,684
Risk Manager I MGR94 1 $ 106,455 $ 133,070 $ 143,716 $ 159,684
Controller I MGR96 1 $ 117,101 $ 146,377 $ 158,087 $ 175,652
Engineering Manager I MGR96 1 $ 117.101 $ 146,377 $ 158,087 $ 175,652
Environmental Cor l&Reg Affairs Manager I MGR96 $ 117.101 $ 146,377 $ 158,087 $ 175,652
IT Systems&Operations Manager MGR96 $ 117.101 $ 146,377 $ 158,087 $ 175,652
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PROPOSED Rates Effective July 1, 2014
MANAGERS GROUP
Classification Minimum Midpoint Control Point Maximum
Facilities Manager $ 97,000 $ 121,250 $ 130,950 $ 145,500
Information Technology Manager $ 109,649 $ 137,061 $ 148,026 $ 164,474
Maintenance Manager $ 109,649 $ 137,061 $ 148,026 $ 164,474
Operations Manager $ 109,649 $ 137,061 $ 148,026 $ 164,474
Risk Manager $ 109,649 $ 137,061 $ 148,026 $ 164,474
Contracts&Purchasing Manager $ 111,900 $ 139,875 $ 151,065 $ 167,850
Environmental Lab&Ocean Monitoring Manager $ 111,900 $ 139,875 $ 151,065 $ 167,850
Human Resources Manager $ 111,900 $ 139,875 $ 151,065 $ 167,850
Environmental Compl&Reg Affairs Manager $ 111,900 $ 139,875 $ 151,065 $ 167,850
IT Systems&Operations Manager $ 115,500 $ 144,375 $ 155,925 $ 173,250
Controller $ 118,250 $ 147,813 $ 159,638 $ 177,375
Engineering Manager $ 118,250 $ 147,813 $ 159,638 $ 177,375
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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 (D1T) — 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.