HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-2022 Board Meeting MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes February 23, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Chairman John Withers on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:03
p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Withers
stated that the meeting was being held telephonically and via Internet accessibility in
accordance with new provisions in California Government Code Section 54953 and
Resolution No. OC SAN 22-02, due to the continued State of Emergency Order. Chair
Withers announced the teleconference meeting guidelines. Director Ron Bates delivered the
invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.APPOINTMENTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2022-2122
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO:
Receive and file minute excerpts of member agencies relating to appointments to the
Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors:
Agency Director Alternate Director
City of La Palma Marshall Goodman Nitesh Patel
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Glenn
Parker, David Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke,
John Withers and Chad Zimmerman
ABSENT:Patrick Harper and Kim Nichols
STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board, and Joshua Martinez were present in the
Board Room. Jim Herberg, General Manager; Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager;
Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources;
Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance;
Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Mo Abiodun; Janine Aguilar; Jennifer Cabral;
Gary Conklin; Phil Sullivan; Laurie Klinger; Tina Knapp; Laura Maravilla; Andrew Nau; and
Wally Ritchie were in attendance telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel, was present in the Board Room. Chief
Negotiator Laura Kalty, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, was in attendance telephonically.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
General Manager Jim Herberg introduced the newest Executive Management Team member,
Director of Operations and Maintenance, Riaz Moinuddin, who provided a brief statement.
2.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2022-2123
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Withers recognized:
20-year Service Awards
Gary Conklin, Senior Engineer - Division 750
Roy Reynolds, Maintenance Supervisor - Division 880
Phil Sullivan, Construction Inspector - Division 770
REPORTS:
Chair Withers announced that staff continues to plan for the return to office for those who are
working remotely, in addition to in-person Committee and Board meetings.
Chair Withers stated that the Directors and Alternate Directors would receive talking points
regarding OC San activities. Included in this month’s talking points was a flyer with
information about how cities/agencies can partner with OC San’s manufacturers to purchase
compost to support efforts in compliance with SB 1383.
Mr. Herberg reported on a recent sewage spill in Newport Beach which was unrelated to OC
San. He announced the steps staff takes to notify and prepare the Board Members in
advance of inquiries that may be received. He also noted an up tick in sewage spills
throughout Orange County and LA County had taken place over the past few months. He
assured the Board Members that OC San consistently communicates with other agencies to
gather lessons learned, and makes modifications as needed or warranted to our system and
procedures.
Mr. Herberg provided a brief update on the progress of the purchase of power through the
Direct Access Program; and also provided an update to the Vendor Outreach Program
including the date of March 1 as the first of five scheduled workshops. This program will
inform vendors of the necessary steps to do business with OC San and provide information
on upcoming contract opportunities.
Mr. Herberg reported on meetings held with local representatives from the offices of
Assemblymembers Sharon Quirk-Silva and Tom Daly, and Senator Tom Umberg to discuss
funding opportunities for upcoming projects.
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Director Glenn Parker departed the meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2124
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting held January 26, 2022.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.2022 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE 2022-2128
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-09 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of Orange County Sanitation District adopting a Conflict of Interest Code which
supersedes all prior Conflict of Interest Codes and amendments previously adopted”.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
RECEIVE AND FILE:
5.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF JANUARY 2022
2021-2011
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
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WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of January 2022.
6.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2022-2057
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A.Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting held November 8,
2021
B.Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held December 1, 2021
C.Minutes of the Administrative Committee Meeting held December 8, 2021
D.Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held December 15, 2021
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
Item No. 11 was pulled and heard separately.
7.TRICKLING FILTER SLUDGE AND SCUM PUMPS REPLACEMENT
AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FE19-03
2022-2129
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Trickling Filter Sludge
and Scum Pumps Replacement at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE 19-03;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Garney Pacific, Inc. for Trickling Filter Sludge
and Scum Pumps Replacement at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE19-03, for an
amount not to exceed $778,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $77,800 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
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8.CENTRAL GENERATION PRESSURE VESSEL INTEGRITY
RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT, PROJECT NO. PS20-05
2022-2131
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement CS-2021-1267BD to
Pond & Company for the Central Generation Pressure Vessel Integrity and
Reliability Assessment, PS20-05, at Plant Nos. 1 and 2, for a total amount not to
exceed $235,133; and
B. Approve a contingency of 23,513 (10%)
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.THICKENING AND DEWATERING BUILDING PIPE SUPPORT
IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FE20-06
2022-2132
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Thickening and
Dewatering Building Pipe Support Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No.
FE20-06;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Garney Pacific, Inc. for Thickening and
Dewatering Building Pipe Support Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No.
FE20-06 for an amount not to exceed $793,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $79,300 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.ENGINEERING PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT 2022-2133
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Engineering Program Contract Performance Report for the period
ending December 31, 2021.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
12.PRIMARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS NO. 6-31 RELIABILITY
IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-133
2022-2135
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Primary Sedimentation
Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-133;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. for
Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 6-31 Reliability Improvements at Plant No. 1,
Project No. P1-133, for an amount not to exceed $6,275,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $627,500 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
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13.ACTIVATED SLUDGE CLARIFIER REPAIRS AT PLANT NO. 2,
PROJECT NO. FR2-0018
2022-2136
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Activated Sludge
Clarifier Repairs at Plant No. 2, Project No. FR2-0018;
B. Receive and file Award Protest from J.R. Filanc Construction Co., Inc. dated
December 20, 2021 concerning the award to W.M. Lyles Co.;
C. Receive and file Award Protest from Shimmick Construction Co., Inc. dated
December 22, 2021 concerning the non-responsive bids submitted by all other
contractors;
D. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District’s determination letter dated
January 4, 2022, issued to all bidders, recommending the rejection of all bids
and re-advertising the project; and
E. Reject all bids and direct staff to re-advertise this project for bid.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.CHANGE ORDER TO WESTAIR GASES AND EQUIPMENT FOR
PLANT NO. 2 LIQUID OXYGEN EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER
NO. 107389-OB
2022-2134
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A.Approve a Change Order to Purchase Order No. 107389-OB, with WestAir
Gases and Equipment, for an additional amount of $180,000 for Plant No. 2
liquid oxygen, for the period of February 1, 2022 through August 19, 2022, for a
unit price of $0.50 per 100CF, delivery $180, hazmat $20, and fuel charge $20,
for a total estimated annual amount of $275,000; and
B.Approve a (15%) unit price contingency.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Item No. 14 was pulled and heard separately.
15.DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT’S AGENT FOR DISASTER RELIEF 2022-2145
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-06, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the General Manager or either
Assistant General Manager to Execute State Office of Emergency Services and/or
Federal Emergency Management Agency Documents and Relevant Permit
Applications for Present and Future Disaster Relief Applications; and Repealing
Resolution No. OCSD 19-01”.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
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16.GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2022-2146
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the
General Manager’s authority for the period of October 1, 2021 to December 31,
2021; and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List for
the period of October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021:
·ACOEM - Vibralign Fixture Laser Alignment Training
·BEAMEX - Beamex Instrumentation Test Equipment Hardware and Software
Training
·HAYWORD-GORDON - Hayward-Gordon Pumps, Mixers, and Parts
·INTERTECH - Modicon PLC Hardware, Software, and Network Training
·MIDWAY MFG. & MACHINE COMPANY - Rechargeable Carbon Canisters
·WSG & SOLUTIONS, INC. - Grit Classifier Repair Parts
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
17.UNIFORM AND JANITORIAL ARTICLES RENTAL SERVICE 2022-2147
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a service contract to Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform and
Janitorial Articles Rental Service, Specification No. S-2021-1277BD, for a total
amount not to exceed $839,512 for the period beginning April 1, 2022, through
March 31, 2025, with one (1) three-year renewal period option; and
B. Approve a three-year contingency of $83,951 (10%).
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AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.AMENDMENT TO OCSD PERSONNEL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
2022-2148
Originator: Celia Chandler
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-07 entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District amending the Board of Directors Personnel
Policies and Procedures Manual providing for classification, compensation, and other
terms, conditions, policies, and procedures governing employment of District
employees to include the addition of Policy No. 6.6, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
and Amending Resolution No. OCSD 18-18”.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
19.INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE 2022-2149
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Contracts Procurement Process
Internal Audit Report dated January 4, 2022.
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AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.MID-YEAR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
2022-2144
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Mid-Year Consolidated Financial
Report for the period ended December 31, 2021.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
20.PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020-2022
MIDYEAR UPDATE
2022-2137
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020 - 2022 Midyear
Update.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
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NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
21.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER &
DECEMBER 2021 AND JANUARY 2022
2022-2138
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of November & December
2021 and January 2022.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
22.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2021 AND JANUARY 2022
2022-2139
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of November &
December 2021 and January 2022.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
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STEERING COMMITTEE:
23.RICHFIELD SUB-TRUNK ENCASEMENT, PROJECT NO. FRC-0011 2022-2154
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve a Utility Relocation Agreement with the BNSF Railway Company for a
reimbursement amount not to exceed $121,065 for Richfield Sub-Trunk Encasement,
Project No. FRC-0011.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
24.CONTINUATION OF TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS 2022-2125
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Withers provided a brief introduction to the Resolution authorizing the
continuation of remote meetings which must be adopted every 30 days. He reminded
the Board of the pending sunset of the Governor's Emergency Order and stated that
staff is planning to begin in-person Committee and Board meetings in April 2022.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-08 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the continuation of Remote
Meetings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953”.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Brooke Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers
and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Patrick Harper, Kim Nichols and Glenn Parker
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Director Shawver provided a report of his recent and upcoming attendance at two OCCOG
meetings.
CLOSED SESSION:
General Counsel Brad Hogin announced that the Board would not convene in closed session.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2022-2157
DID NOT CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION:
Designated Representatives: General Manager James Herberg, Assistant General
Managers Lorenzo Tyner and Rob Thompson, Director of Human Resources Celia
Chandler, and Chief Negotiator Laura Kalty.
Employee Organizations: (3)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Orange County Employees
Association; and the Supervisors and Professionals Group.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:55 p.m., Chair Withers adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
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Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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