HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-2022 Board Meeting MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JULY 27, 2022
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 27, 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 Chad Wanke on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 6:02 p.m. in
the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Vice-Chair Gallagher led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers,
Chad Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate)
and Art Perry (Alternate)
ABSENT:None
STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board, and Mo Abiodun were present in the
Board Room. Jim Herberg, General Manager; Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager;
Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Riaz
Moinuddin, Director of Operations and Maintenance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental
Services; Janine Aguilar; Stephanie Barron; Marc Brown; Jennifer Cabral; Tanya Chong; Thys
DeVries; Mike Dorman; John Frattali; Dave Halverson; Tina Knapp; Laura Maravilla; Tom
Meregillano; Rob Michaels; Andrew Nau; Wally Ritchie; Kevin Schuler; Thomas Vu; Eros
Yong; and Ruth Zintzun were in attendance telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel, was present in the Board Room. Chief
Negotiator Laura Kalty, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Ana Laliberte and Brent Graham, Alliant;
and Cuc Kim were in attendance telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2022-2434
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Wanke and Director of Engineering Kathy Millea recognized the following:
25-year Service Award
Dave Halverson, Engineering Supervisor - Division 760
20-year Service Award
Stephanie Archie, Administrative Assistant - Division 710
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REPORTS:
Chair Wanke announced that an updated Resolution to continue teleconferencing of public
meetings is on the agenda tonight and, based on legal counsel’s review, virtual meetings may
continue for the next 30 days if this Resolution is adopted by the Board of Directors.
Chair Wanke reminded the Directors that mandatory sexual harassment prevention training,
conducted by Woodruff’s office, will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 2:00
p.m.
Chair Wanke stated that tomorrow the Directors and Alternate Directors will receive talking
points regarding OC San activities for use while reporting to their councils, boards, and
community groups.
General Manager Jim Herberg stated that the Clerk will be sending out an Audit Planning
Communication to the Directors from OC San’s new auditors, Davis Farr. This letter will
provide information regarding the scope and timing of the audit.
Mr. Herberg announced the promotion of Justin Fenton from Engineering Supervisor to
Engineering Manager in the Planning Division.
Mr. Herberg requested that Board adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Brian Bingman.
Brian retired in March after 25 years of service at OC San. He was an essential part of the
Engineering Department, most recently as Engineering Supervisor for the Construction
Management Division. He unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, at the young age of 54.
He is survived by his wife Deirdre, who is also a part of the OC San family, and their two sons.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2426
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Board of Directors Meeting held June 22, 2022 and the
Special Board of Directors Meeting held July 13, 2022.
AYES:Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan
Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers,
Chad Zimmerman, Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery
ABSTENTIONS:Dan Kalmick (Alternate)
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RECEIVE AND FILE:
3.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF JUNE 2022
2021-2017
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of June 2022.
4.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2022-2062
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A.Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting held May 9, 2022
B.Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held May 25, 2022
C.Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held June 1, 2022
D.Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held June 8, 2022
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
5.REBUILD SHOP FUME EXTRACTOR INSTALLATION AT PLANT NO.
1, PROJECT NO. FE19-12
2022-2427
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Rebuild Shop Fume
Extractor Installation at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE19-12;
B. Award a Construction Contract to RAN Enterprises, Inc. for Rebuild Shop Fume
Extractor Installation at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE19-12, for an amount not to
exceed $217,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $21,700 (10%).
AYES:Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan
Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers,
Chad Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate)
and Art Perry (Alternate)
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NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery
ABSTENTIONS:None
6.FAIRVIEW TRUNK SEWER REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 6-20 2022-2428
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Dudek to provide
engineering services for Fairview Trunk Rehabilitation, Project No. 6-20, for an
amount not to exceed $1,200,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $120,000 (10%).
AYES:Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan
Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers,
Chad Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate)
and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery
ABSTENTIONS:None
7.SUPPORT BUILDINGS SEISMIC IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1,
PROJECT NO. P1-137
2022-2429
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Simpson Gumpertz &
Heger Inc. to provide engineering services for Support Buildings Seismic
Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-137, for an amount not to exceed
$1,900,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $190,000 (10%).
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AYES:Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan
Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers,
Chad Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate)
and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (BLEACH SOLUTION)
FOR ODOR CONTROL AND PLANT WATER DISINFECTION IN THE
TREATMENT PLANTS
2022-2430
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve a Purchase Order Contract to Olin Corporation for the purchase of bulk
Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach Solution), for the period of September 1, 2022 through
November 30, 2022, for a unit price of $1.769/gallon, delivered, plus applicable sales
and excise tax, for a total estimated amount of $330,000.
AYES:Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan
Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers,
Chad Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate)
and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.ACTIVATED SLUDGE CLARIFIER REPAIRS AT PLANT NO. 2,
PROJECT NO. FR2-0018R
2022-2431
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Activated Sludge
Clarifier Repairs at Plant No. 2, Project No. FR2-0018R;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Garney Pacific, Inc. for Activated Sludge
Clarifier Repairs at Plant No. 2, Project No. FR2-0018R for an amount of
$5,091,686; and
C. Approve a contingency of $509,169 (10%).
AYES:Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan
Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke, John Withers,
Chad Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate)
and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery
ABSTENTIONS:None
Director Don Wagner left the meeting at approximately 6:19 p.m.
Item Nos. 10 & 11 were pulled and heard separately.
10.BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AWARD
RECOMMENDATION - TULE RANCH
2022-2432
Originator: Lan Wiborg
At the request of Board Member Ron Bates, Director of Environmental Services Lan
Wiborg provided additional information regarding the preclusion of biosolids to be used
as landfill coverage.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Award a General Services contract to Tule Ranch/Magan Farms to manage the
Orange County Sanitation District’s biosolids from Reclamation Plant No. 1 and
Treatment Plant No. 2 for land application and/or landfill disposal (Biosolids
Direct Land Application Services Specification No. S-2022-1296BD), for the
period commencing on November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2027, at the unit
price of $64.00 per ton for land application, plus a monthly fuel surcharge, and
annual CPI (consumer price index) adjustment for a total annual amount not to
exceed $8,520,687;
B. Approve five one-year renewal options for a total annual amount not to exceed
$8,520,687;
C. Approve an annual 10% contingency of $852,069; and
D. Approve the addition of this new contract to the Biosolids Account Pool effective
November 1, 2022.
AYES:Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan
Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery and Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
Director Brad Avery arrived at the meeting at approximately 6:28 p.m.
11.ENGINE AND GENERATOR OVERHAULS AT PLANT NO. 1 AND 2,
PROJECT NO. J-135B
2022-2433
Originator: Kathy Millea
At the request of Board Member Ron Bates, Assistant General Manager Rob
Thompson provided additional information regarding the long term goals of engine
replacements in the future.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Award a Sole Source Service Contract to Cooper Machinery Services LLC for
Engine and Generator Overhauls at Plant No. 1 and 2, Project No. J-135B, for a
total amount not to exceed $29,361,029; and
B. Approve a contingency of $2,936,103 (10%).
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AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
12.MICROSOFT UNIFIED SUPPORT AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT
ENTERPRISE SUPPORT
2022-2443
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order for a two-year contract to purchase Microsoft Unified
Support, payable annually and with a contract expiration date of December 31,
2024, for a total amount not to exceed $182,521; and
B. Approve a contingency of $18,252 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
13.2023 BENEFITS INSURANCE RENEWAL 2022-2444
Originator: Celia Chandler
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2023 Benefits Insurance Renewal for
the amount of $12,387,614 for active employees and $1,559,844 for retiree-paid health
premiums, for an overall not-to-exceed amount of $13,947,458, as specified below:
A. WORKTERRA (medical, dental, and vision plans; and Employee Assistance
Program [EAP]) - Not to Exceed $11,827,618;
B. The Standard (basic life, short- and long-term disability) - Not to Exceed
$488,596;
C. The Standard (EMT & Manager disability) - Not to Exceed $30,000;
D. BenefitWallet (Health Savings Accounts [HSA]) - Not to Exceed $41,400;
E. WORKTERRA (additional retiree costs, recouped from retirees through
premium payments) - Not to Exceed $1,559,844; and
F. Approve a contingency of $697,373 (5%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL, SPECIFICATION NO.
S-2022-1304BD
2022-2377
Originator: Celia Chandler
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a General Services Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental
Services, Inc. (Clean Harbors) to provide Hazardous Waste Disposal Services,
Specification No. S-2022-1304BD, for a total annual amount not to exceed
$345,165 for the period beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, with 4
one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of $34,516 (10%).
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AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
15.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND
JUNE 2022
2022-2440
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of May and June 2022.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE
2022
2022-2441
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of May and June 2022.
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AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
17.PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024 2022-2442
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and File the Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2024.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
STEERING COMMITTEE:
18.PLANT NO. 2 TRICKLING FILTER “B” ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR MAST
REPLACEMENT
2022-2447
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
Mr. Thompson provided a brief update on this item that was presented to the Steering
Committee.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order Contract to Ovivo USA, LLC (Ovivo) for
a direct replacement Center Mast assembly for the Plant No. 2 Trickling Filter B
solids contact, Secondary Treatment, in an amount not to exceed $507,272,
plus applicable sales tax and shipping; and
B. Approve a contingency of $50,727 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
19.SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE
SUPERVISOR & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
2022-2448
Originator: Celia Chandler
Chief Negotiator Laura Kalty provided an overview of the negotiations and
recommendations for the represented groups.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-22, entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Memoranda of
Understanding (MOU) between the Orange County Sanitation District and the
Supervisory and Professional Management Group, for Fiscal Years 2022/2023,
2023/2024 & 2024/2025”; and
B. Direct staff to finalize and sign the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
between Orange County Sanitation District and the two (2) Supervisory and
Professional Management Group bargaining units.
C. Approve upgrades of the following classifications: Chief Plant Operator (SUP88
to SUP90), Information Technology Supervisor (SUP88 to SUP90), and
Maintenance Supervisor (SUP82 to SUP84).
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AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE
ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2022-2449
Originator: Celia Chandler
Chief Negotiator Laura Kalty provided an overview of the negotiations and
recommendations for the represented groups.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-23, entitled, A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Memoranda of
Understanding (MOU) between the Orange County Sanitation District and the
Orange County Employees Association (OCEA), for Fiscal Years 2022/2023,
2023/2024 & 2024/2025”; and
B. Direct staff to finalize and sign the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
between Orange County Sanitation District and the three (3) OCEA bargaining
units.
AYES:Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
21.CONTINUATION OF TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS 2022-2424
Originator: Kelly Lore
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-21 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, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel,
Ryan Gallagher, Patrick Harper, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Brooke
Jones, Steve Jones, Anthony Kuo, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo
Morales, Andrew Nguyen, Kim Nichols, Glenn Parker, David
Shawver, Jesus Silva, Chad Wanke, John Withers, Chad
Zimmerman, Dan Kalmick (Alternate), Nitesh Patel (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54957.6 & 54956.9(d)(1).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:47 p.m. Confidential minutes of the Closed
Sessions have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and
are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board
and Committee Closed Session meetings.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2022-2450
CONVENED 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: (1)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501.
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CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2022-2451
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Heidi M. Janz v. Orange County Sanitation District; Its Board of Directors, Officers,
Officials, Agents and Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources and Does 1
through 10, Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case No.
30-2021-01208616-CU-OE-CJC.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 7:11 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Brad Hogin stated there was no reportable action.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:14 p.m., Chair Wanke adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the Board
of Directors to be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m in memory of Brian
Bingman.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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