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09-14-2022 Administration Committee Meeting Complete Agenda Packet
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 361 on September 16, 2021, which, in part, addresses the conduct of public meetings in light of the continued State of Emergency order. Effective October 1, 2021, AB 361 suspends the requirements located in California Government Code, Section 54953, Subdivision (b), Paragraph (3) specifically pertaining to the conduct of public meetings. As such, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board of Directors has determined that due to the size of OC San’s Board of Directors (25), and the health and safety of the members, the Board of Directors will be participating in meetings of the Board telephonically and via Internet accessibility. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Your participation is always welcome. OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings. You will find information as to these opportunities below. ONLINE MEETING PARTICIPATION You may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser by using the link below: Click here to join the meeting We suggest testing joining a Teams meeting on your device prior to the commencement of the meeting. For recommendations, general guidance on using Teams, and instructions on joining a Teams meeting, please click here. Please mute yourself upon entry to the meeting. Please raise your hand if you wish to speak during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the name you joined with. Meeting attendees are not provided the ability to make a presentation during the meeting. Please contact the Clerk of the Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you wish to present any items. Additionally, camera feeds may be controlled by the meeting moderator to avoid inappropriate content. OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE To join the meeting from your phone: Dial (213) 279-1455 When prompted, enter the Phone Conference ID: 488 257 15# All meeting participants may be muted during the meeting to alleviate background noise. If you are muted, please use *6 to unmute. You may also mute yourself on your device. Please raise your hand to speak by using *5 during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the last 4 digits of your phone number as identification. NOTE: All attendees will be disconnected from the meeting at the beginning of Closed Session. If you would like to return to the Open Session portion of the meeting, please login or dial-in to the Teams meeting again and wait in the Lobby for admittance. VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE ONLY The meeting will be available for online viewing only at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx HOW TO SUBMIT A COMMENT You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please raise your hand as described above or alert the Clerk of the Board before or during the public comment period. You may also submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting. All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRIOR TO AND DURING MEETINGS For technical assistance before and during the meeting, please call 714-593-7431. For any other questions and/or concerns, please contact the Clerk of the Board’s office at 714-593-7433. Thank you, in advance, for your patience in working with these technologies. We appreciate your interest in OC San! September 7, 2022 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Wednesday, September 14, 2022 – 5:00 P.M. ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in this meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. The Regular Meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held at the above location and in the manner indicated on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. 0 ~SAN 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 714.962.2411 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT www.ocsan.gov Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. Serving: Anaheim Brea Buena Park Cypress Fountain Valley Fullerton Garden Grove Huntington Beach Irvine La Habra La Palma Los Alamitos Newport Beach Orange Placentia Santa Ana Seal Beach Stanton Tustin Villa Park County of Orange Costa Mesa Sanitary District Midway City Sanitary District Irvine Ranch Water District Yorba Linda Water District ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING DATE BOARD MEETING DATE 09/14/22 09/28/22 10/12/22 10/26/22 11/09/22 11/16/22 * 12/14/22 12/21/22 * JANUARY DARK 01/25/23 02/08/23 02/22/23 03/08/23 03/22/23 04/12/23 04/26/23 05/10/23 05/24/23 06/14/23 06/28/23 07/12/23 07/26/23 AUGUST DARK 08/23/23 * Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month ROLL CALL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Finance, Information Technology, Environmental Services and Human Resources Meeting Date: September 14, 2022 Time: 5:00 p.m. Adjourn: COMMITTEE MEMBERS (13) Glenn Parker, Chair Anthony Kuo, Vice-Chair Brad Avery Ron Bates Art Brown Kim Carr Rose Espinoza Patrick Harper Andrew Nguyen David Shawver John Withers Chad Wanke (Board Chair) Ryan Gallagher (Board Vice-Chair) OTHERS Brad Hogin, General Counsel STAFF 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 Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 03/07/2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Complete Roster AGENCY/CITIES ACTIVE DIRECTOR ALTERNATE DIRECTOR Anaheim Stephen Faessel Gloria Ma’ae Brea Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp Buena Park Art Brown Connor Traut Cypress Paulo Morales Anne Hertz-Mallari Fountain Valley Patrick Harper Ted Bui Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Nick Dunlap Garden Grove Steve Jones John O’Neill Huntington Beach Kim Carr Dan Kalmick Irvine Anthony Kuo Farrah N. Khan La Habra Rose Espinoza Steve Simonian La Palma Marshall Goodman Nitesh Patel Los Alamitos Ron Bates NONE Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner Orange Kim Nichols Chip Monaco Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith Santa Ana Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Nelida Mendoza Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt Schelly Sustarsic Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren Tustin Ryan Gallagher Austin Lumbard Villa Park Chad Zimmerman Robert Collacott Sanitary/Water Districts Costa Mesa Sanitary District Bob Ooten Art Perry Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen Mark Nguyen Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers Douglas Reinhart Yorba Linda Water District Brooke Jones Ted Lindsey County Areas Board of Supervisors Donald P. Wagner Doug Chaffee ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 5:00 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Clerk of the Board’s office at (714) 593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. AGENDA POSTING: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the OC San's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the OC San’s website at www.ocsan.gov not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all, or a majority of the Board of Directors, are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate. MEETING AUDIO: An audio recording of this meeting is available within 24 hours after adjournment of the meeting at https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Clerk of the Board at (714) 593-7433. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, the item must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board: Kelly A. Lore, MMC, (714) 593-7433 / klore@ocsan.gov at least 14 days before the meeting. FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT: General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7300 Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7550 Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7310 Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7202 Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7365 Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7450 Director of Operations & Maintenance: Riaz Moinuddin, rmoinuddin@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7269 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 14, 2022 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Clerk of the Board PUBLIC COMMENTS: Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in a meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please raise your hand (directions provided in the Special Notice attached to this agenda) or alert the Clerk of the Board before or during the public comment period. You may submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting. All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. REPORTS: The Committee Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1.2022-2504APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Administration Committee held July 13, 2022. Originator:Kelly Lore Page 1 of 3 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Agenda Report 07-13-2022 Administration Committee Minutes Attachments: 2.2022-2500REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file report of reimbursements to Board Members and Staff per Government Code Section 53065.5 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Originator:Lorenzo Tyner Agenda Report FY 21-22 Board & Employee Reimbursement Report Attachments: 3.2022-2460OCEAN ACIDIFICATION AND HYPOXIA MINI-MOORING RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: A. Approve a Sole Source Service Contract with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its San Diego campus’ Scripps Institution of Oceanography to design, build, and maintain an ocean acidification and hypoxia mini-mooring for a total amount not to exceed $237,235; and B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $23,724 (10%). Originator:Lan Wiborg Agenda Report Draft Service Contract Attachments: NON-CONSENT: 4.2022-2505PURCHASE ILAND’S DISASTER RECOVERY AS A SERVICE RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: A. Approve a Purchase Order to Nth Generation Computing, Inc. for the purchase of software, hardware, and services to implement and configure the iland Disaster Recovery as a Service, Specification No. #E-2022-1300BD, for a three-year period for a total amount not to exceed $475,425; and B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $47,542 (10%). Originator:Lorenzo Tyner Agenda ReportAttachments: Page 2 of 3 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 14, 2022 INFORMATION ITEMS: 5.2022-2511OC SAN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE UPDATE RECOMMENDATION: Information Item. Originator:Lan Wiborg Agenda Report Presentation - Environmental Compliance Program Attachments: 6.2022-2512SUPERCRITICAL WATER OXIDATION RESEARCH PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: Information item. Originator:Rob Thompson Agenda Report Presentation - Supercritical Water Attachments: DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn the Committee meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Administration Committee on October 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Page 3 of 3 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2504 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:1. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Administration Committee held July 13, 2022. BACKGROUND In accordance with the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure, an accurate record of each meeting will be provided to the Directors for subsequent approval at the following meeting. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Resolution No. OC SAN 21-04 ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: ·Minutes of the Administration Committee meeting held July 13, 2022 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Orange County Sanitation District Minutes for the ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 13, 2022 5:00 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was called to order by Committee Chair Glenn Parker on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Parker 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 22-19, due to the continued State of Emergency Order. Chair Parker announced the teleconference meeting guidelines and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present, as follows: PRESENT:Glenn Parker, Anthony Kuo, Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza, Patrick Harper, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Chad Wanke and John Withers ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board, and Brian Engeln 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; Jennifer Cabral; Mark Kawamoto; Tina Knapp; Laura Maravilla; Rob Michaels; Wally Ritchie; Thomas Vu; and Ruth Zintzun were in attendance telephonically. OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel, and Anna Laliberte and Brent Graham, Alliant Insurance Services, were in attendance telephonically. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORTS: Chair Parker and General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide reports. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2415 Originator: Kelly Lore Page 1 of 4 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Minutes July 13, 2022 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Administration Committee held June 8, 2022. AYES:Glenn Parker, Anthony Kuo, Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza, Patrick Harper, Andrew Nguyen and Chad Wanke NOES:None ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher, David Shawver and John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 2.MICROSOFT UNIFIED SUPPORT AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE SUPPORT 2022-2400 Originator: Lorenzo Tyner MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors 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:Glenn Parker, Anthony Kuo, Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza, Patrick Harper, Andrew Nguyen and Chad Wanke NOES:None ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher, David Shawver and John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None Directors David Shawver and John Withers arrived at the meeting at approximately 5:05 p.m. NON-CONSENT: 3.2023 BENEFITS INSURANCE RENEWAL 2022-2408 Originator: Celia Chandler Human Resources & Risk Manager Laura Maravilla provided an update on this item and responded to questions regarding the actual price increases per employee. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Page 2 of 4 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Minutes July 13, 2022 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:Glenn Parker, Anthony Kuo, Brad Avery, Ron Bates, Art Brown, Kim Carr, Rose Espinoza, Patrick Harper, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher ABSTENTIONS:None INFORMATION ITEMS: 4.ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: RESOURCE PROTECTION - PROTECTING WATER, BIOSOLIDS, AND GAS FOR REUSE 2022-2417 Originator: Lan Wiborg Environmental Protection Manager Mark Kawamoto provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Resource Protection Division which included an overview of the Environmental Services Department, the pretreatment program area, reuse initiatives, efforts for limiting pollutants, the regulatory authorities, permitting, reporting, monitoring and inspections, the investigation and enforcement process, key external collaborators, the 2021 NPDES permit requirements, and the data management and reporting system revamp, as well as talent recruitment and retention efforts. ITEM RECEIVED AS AN: Information Item. Page 3 of 4 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Minutes July 13, 2022 5.HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-128A - QUARTERLY UPDATE 2022-2418 Originator: Kathy Millea Director of Engineering Kathy Millea provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1 project which included an overview of the site plan, the building layout, the structural steel and foundation, 3-D modeling, project updates, upcoming activities, and the live camera feed. Director Shawver requested that staff reach out to City of Fountain Valley to present a project update at an upcoming City Council meeting, and to express appreciation for the positive relationship between our agencies. ITEM RECEIVED AS AN: Information Item. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None. CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: None. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Parker declared the meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m. to the next Regular Administration Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Submitted by: __________________ Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board Page 4 of 4 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2500 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:2. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file report of reimbursements to Board Members and Staff per Government Code Section 53065.5 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. BACKGROUND Government Code Section 53065.5 requires all Special Districts to disclose any reimbursements paid by the district within the immediately preceding fiscal year of at least one hundred dollars ($100) or more for each individual charge for services or product received. The individual charge includes, but is not limited to, tuition reimbursement; certificate or license reimbursement; or meals, lodging, transportation, or registration fee reimbursed to any employee or member of the governing body of the district. The disclosure requirement shall be fulfilled by including the reimbursement information in a document published or printed at least annually by a date determined by that district and shall be made available for public inspection. Attached is the report of these reimbursements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Government Code Section 53065.5 PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: ·FY 21-22 Board & Employee Reimbursement Report Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Orange County Sanitation District Reimbursements to Board Members and Staff - July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Div.Emp #Name Title Amount Description 740 681782 Ahn, Scott S.Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 34606 Ambriz, Jose Juan Environmental Technician 101.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 515477 Amin, Anantkumar R.Electrical Technician II 657.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 111587 Andrade, David Lead Mechanic 101.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 448876 Andresen, Larry S.Senior Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 161 698381 Angel, Sheri Lynn Ventanilla Senior Safety and Health Representative 575.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 654047 Aponte, LeAnthony O.Senior Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 688407 Arce, Aaron Senior Plant Operator 290.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 256196 Baker, Charles Eddie Chief Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 690671 Barents, Brandon J.Facilities Worker/Builder 120.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 688538 Bedard, Brian C.Senior Mechanic 225.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 740 681791 Behravan, Pegah Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 659833 Berokoff, Daniel D.Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 515434 Bewley, Benjamin W.Maintenance Supervisor 225.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 7528 Bingman, Brian Engineering Supervisor 200.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 9110 Brown, Jeffrey Senior Engineer 225.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 164718 Cabral, James Maintenance Supervisor 106.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 220 640542 Cardenas, Kim A.Accounting Supervisor 250.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 662531 Casanova, Clifford E.Operations Supervisor 255.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 79935 Cassidy, William D.Engineering Supervisor 207.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 574101 Cecil, Jim D.Plant Operator 170.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 647251 Chang, Anthony Operations Supervisor 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 636666 Chang, Frankie Senior Plant Operator 225.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 694487 Chaplin, Russell J.Senior Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 8766 Cheffs, Peter Lead Mechanic 293.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 630 558901 Choi, Samuel Environmental Lab and Ocean Monitoring Manager 400.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 650521 Clark, Tyler T.Mechanic 146.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 541667 Collett, David M.Senior Plant Operator 225.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 109891 Conklin, Gary P.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 515451 Connor, Matthew J.Lead Plant Operator 550.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 405868 Cuellar, Raul Engineering Manager 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 673256 Daniel, Jason A.Engineering Supervisor 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 288075 DaSilva, Andy Engineer 276.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 651461 Davies, Cyril Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 323256 Dhodia, Hemal Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 417130 Dorman, Michael T.Engineering Manager 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 673096 Duarte, Stephen P.Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 685530 Duffert, Dominic D.Maintenance Specialist 371.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 681256 Escobar, Kevin A.Source Control Inspector II 195.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 293819 Escobar, Santiago A.Associate Engineer 727.30 Certification/License Reimbursement Page 1 of 6 Prepared By: Lisa Henshaw 9/7/2022 Orange County Sanitation District Reimbursements to Board Members and Staff - July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Div.Emp #Name Title Amount Description 760 691796 Falzone, Charles Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 691631 Farazmehr, Mary Lead Plant Operator 110.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 740 660287 Fenton, Justin M.Engineering Manager 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 573221 Fernandez, Birger L.Engineer 506.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 683796 Finkelstein, Brian P.Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 2020 Fisher, Dean M.Engineering Manager 530.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 161 681088 Frattali, John M.Safety and Health Inspector 770.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 675201 Freeman, Jesse M.Maintenance Specialist 384.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 336348 French, John W.Engineer 655.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 408049 Gabriel, Lawrence C Senior Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 275549 Gasca, Luis Electrical Technician II 269.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 678575 Gass, Beck T.Maintenance Supervisor 301.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 682030 Geraldo, Rogelio Maintenance Specialist 396.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 681045 Gholamrezaei, Reza Construction Inspector 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 497900 Gilbert, William L.Construction Inspector Supervisor 165.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 161 698023 Gilbrook, Ryan P.Senior Construction Inspector 290.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 668772 Goldsmith, Matthew G.Senior Construction Inspector 692.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 674021 Gonzalez, Mike Lead Electrical Technician 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 681740 Gozon, Arlan I.Maintenance Specialist 210.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 294491 Grande, Steve Lead Mechanic 151.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 495218 Green, Scott A.Senior Plant Operator 255.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 662071 Gulbe, Pedro N.Instrumentation Technician II 210.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 687287 Gulley, David R.Plant Operator 125.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 32441 Halverson, David P.Engineering Supervisor 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 274263 Hendy, Thomas S.Senior Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 740 5023 Hetherington, Michelle R.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 250 678399 Hino, Michael R.Senior Information Technology Analyst 300.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 674486 Hooks, Dereck L.Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 487761 Huls, Michael R Operations Supervisor 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 161 683948 Huynh, Brian Senior Safety and Health Representative 170.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 298273 Jaime, Aurelio Senior Mechanic 106.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 693530 Jaime, Edgar Maintenance Worker 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 693100 Jimenez, Eduardo M.Plant Operator 125.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 9523 Kawamoto, Mark H.Environmental Protection Manager 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 599885 Keen, Edward V.Lead Instrumentation Technician 265.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 121355 Khublall, Hardat S.Senior Engineer 605.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 630 670936 Kiang, Yen-Po Senior Environmental Specialist 124.55 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 110103 Kleinbergs, Mila S.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 577782 Kyi, May T.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 80055 Lin, John H.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement Page 2 of 6 Prepared By: Lisa Henshaw 9/7/2022 Orange County Sanitation District Reimbursements to Board Members and Staff - July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Div.Emp #Name Title Amount Description 880 370845 Ly, Giang T.Instrumentation Technician II 101.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 385422 Mansell II, Selwyn D.Operations Supervisor 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 682945 Manson, Alla Senior Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 676713 Mayne, Cory J.Maintenance Specialist 135.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 690515 Melendez, Isabel Program Assistant 422.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 131684 Milligan, Shane P.Power Plant Operator II 182.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 488755 Mirolla, Rick M.Lead Instrumentation Technician 210.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 574944 Mohr, Jeffrey D.Engineering Manager 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 160 687308 Montoya, Adam M.Human Resources Analyst 645.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 630 64362 Myers, Dawn K.Senior Environmental Specialist 695.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 671891 Namini, Shahrzad F.Senior Engineer 100.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 588318 Oberly, Michael A.Maintenance Specialist 197.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 681774 Oh, Hye Young Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 684051 Oruna, Michael A.Plant Operator 588.55 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 679316 Oseguera, Vincent Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 250 662063 Paik, Sang Principal Information Technology Analyst 800.66 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 684086 Paredes, Paul Plant Operator 110.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 684511 Park, Hongkeun Associate Engineer 1,675.17 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 103851 Patel, Madankumar B.Senior Engineer 295.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 250 4033 Patel, Sejal Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 687375 Phan, Anthony P.Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 277093 Pilko, Victoria CIP Project Manager 225.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 630 674523 Polk, Larry K.Environmental Specialist 106.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 667956 Powell, Jonathon E.Source Control Supervisor 197.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 664608 Preciado, Elvira Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 675673 Radvar, Giti Senior Engineer 1,364.20 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 664851 Ratto, Valerie I.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 296761 Rebai, Mathew D.Senior Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 3558 Reed, Brian K.Principal Environmental Specialist 192.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 109751 Reynolds, Roy J.Maintenance Supervisor 106.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 633457 Riley, Cory J.Plant Operator 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 691438 Rizk, Erika L.Plant Operator 110.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 149631 Rocha, Johnny J.Operations Supervisor 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 4077 Rodriguez, David Engineer 412.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 326318 Rosenhamer, Aharon M.Senior Mechanic 250.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 689936 Rubiano, Melody L.Environmental Technician 890.80 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 107553 Savedra, Ernest R.Lead Mechanic 106.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 694444 Scavone, Brittany M.Source Control Inspector II 195.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 118033 Schuler, Darren J.Senior Mechanic 101.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 501059 Schuler, Kevin A.Maintenance Manager 312.00 Certification/License Reimbursement Page 3 of 6 Prepared By: Lisa Henshaw 9/7/2022 Orange County Sanitation District Reimbursements to Board Members and Staff - July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Div.Emp #Name Title Amount Description 840 366053 Scott, Gregg A.Plant Operator 110.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 674494 Siddiqui, Shaun A.Senior Plant Operator 110.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 668027 Soriano, Melissa B.Source Control Inspector I 1,136.94 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 351425 Speakman, Steven R.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 5043 Spears, James Operations Manager 150.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 161 694081 Spencer, Case Health and Safety Specialist 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 680472 Stewart, James W.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 336276 Stokes, Don F.Maintenance Manager 362.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 161 680659 Stone, Jereme J.Health and Safety Specialist 460.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 253649 Stratmoen, Erik D.Lead Mechanic 106.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 132530 Tafolla, Brian J.Reliability Maintenance Technician 275.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 366352 Tang, Luc H.Senior Mechanic 106.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 679682 Tao, Jacqueline Senior Plant Operator 620.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 672827 Taula, Eti Maintenance Supervisor 104.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 110 2547 Thompson, Robert C.Assistant General Manager 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 820 664755 Togia, Liamatua M.Senior Mechanic 101.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 687050 Tucker, Christopher P.Senior Construction Inspector 525.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 116732 Tuiasosopo-Kemper, Gary J.Operations Supervisor 110.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 698146 Vargas, Marc Construction Inspector 560.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 760 678971 Wable, Milind V.Senior Engineer 405.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 750 683518 Waltz, Todd J.Senior Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 840 659825 Wheatley, Christopher R.Senior Plant Operator 510.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 569686 Whitney, Robert M.Senior Construction Inspector 195.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 620 90413 Yager, David M.Source Control Inspector II 187.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 870 652295 Yamout, Mazen Maintenance Supervisor 106.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 770 682700 Yanez, Victor J.Engineer 180.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 740 351409 Yin, Shuang Senior Engineer 405.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 830 684078 Zapien, Enrique Plant Operator 110.00 Certification/License Reimbursement 880 690671 Barents, Brandon J.Facilities Worker/Builder 185.00 Membership Renewal 220 554548 Crider, Suzanne A.Principal Staff Analyst 129.00 Membership Renewal 760 288075 DaSilva, Andy Engineer 332.00 Membership Renewal 220 697741 Ferrari, Jennifer G.Senior Staff Analyst 129.00 Membership Renewal 750 121355 Khublall, Hardat S.Senior Engineer 164.00 Membership Renewal 620 2049 McKinley, Lorinda Principal Environmental Specialist 225.00 Membership Renewal 770 679316 Oseguera, Vincent Engineer 300.00 Membership Renewal 750 277093 Pilko, Victoria CIP Project Manager 632.00 Membership Renewal 750 675673 Radvar, Giti Senior Engineer 129.00 Membership Renewal 630 682785 Raya, Paul A.Environmental Specialist 192.00 Membership Renewal 630 4076 Robertson, George L.Senior Scientist 316.00 Membership Renewal 750 4077 Rodriguez, David Engineer 192.00 Membership Renewal Page 4 of 6 Prepared By: Lisa Henshaw 9/7/2022 Orange County Sanitation District Reimbursements to Board Members and Staff - July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Div.Emp #Name Title Amount Description 880 501059 Schuler, Kevin A.Maintenance Manager 170.00 Membership Renewal 820 336276 Stokes, Don F.Maintenance Manager 460.00 Membership Renewal 770 676254 Suchor, Glenn W.Senior Construction Inspector 185.00 Membership Renewal 770 569686 Whitney, Robert M.Senior Construction Inspector 185.00 Membership Renewal 760 689240 Abodia, Mohaab Senior Information Technology Analyst 7,875.00 Tuition Reimbursement 610 133276 Abushaban, Randa Regulatory Specialist 740.00 Tuition Reimbursement 740 681782 Ahn, Scott S.Engineer 5,250.00 Tuition Reimbursement 140 674929 Carrillo, Belen A.Public Affairs Specialist 1,500.00 Tuition Reimbursement 250 654573 Crow, Chad C.Senior Information Technology Analyst 5,187.95 Tuition Reimbursement 770 697653 Forrest, Christopher Construction Inspector 2,091.00 Tuition Reimbursement 830 648421 Frost, April Chief Plant Operator 1,915.65 Tuition Reimbursement 630 653757 Gomez, Charmayne B.Administrative Assistant 4,850.00 Tuition Reimbursement 760 673601 Harris, Sterling W.Senior Engineer 2,129.02 Tuition Reimbursement 220 366539 Henshaw, Lisa Accountant 2,653.85 Tuition Reimbursement 880 675251 Hernandez, Angel J.Lead Instrumentation Technician 496.75 Tuition Reimbursement 630 693134 Hirsch, Matthew D.Senior Environmental Specialist 2,515.00 Tuition Reimbursement 620 682267 Kaur, Kiranpreet Senior Engineer 5,250.00 Tuition Reimbursement 161 695279 Lam, Brian D.Safety and Health Representative 2,491.50 Tuition Reimbursement 160 123959 Luna, Lourdes Human Resources Assistant 3,600.00 Tuition Reimbursement 220 684457 Matthews, Enisha C.Accounting Assistant II 5,250.00 Tuition Reimbursement 620 690515 Melendez, Isabel Program Assistant 7,862.88 Tuition Reimbursement 250 86748 Oruganti, Jagadish Senior Information Technology Analyst 1,215.00 Tuition Reimbursement 770 684828 Perry, Matthew B.Associate Engineer 2,136.00 Tuition Reimbursement 760 669484 Ramos, Gloria Administrative Assistant 1,918.22 Tuition Reimbursement 830 701481 Richardson, Christiana M.Administrative Assistant 4,236.00 Tuition Reimbursement 840 255775 Rocha, Milton Lead Plant Operator 611.30 Tuition Reimbursement 630 684959 Rodriguez, Jesus J.Environmental Specialist 2,329.88 Tuition Reimbursement 620 689936 Rubiano, Melody L.Environmental Technician 7,690.00 Tuition Reimbursement 820 129285 Ruiz, Stefanie R.Administrative Assistant 7,732.16 Tuition Reimbursement 620 694444 Scavone, Brittany M.Source Control Inspector II 5,085.00 Tuition Reimbursement 620 8230 Zedek, Michael I.Senior Engineer 2,364.88 Tuition Reimbursement 110 5019 Herberg, James D.General Manager 225.00 American Academy Specialty Certification 630 401040 Barwick, Kelvin L.Pr Environmental Specialist 144.44 Book Purchase 740 693281 Waite, Brian Engineering Supervisor 145.99 Book Purchase 140 130227 Loaiza, Daisy G.Pr. Public Affairs Specialist 149.45 Courier Service 140 646303 Newell, Kelly C.Public Affairs Specialist 111.86 Employee Activity Supplies 770 405868 Cuellar, Raul Engineering Manager 501.62 Employee Appreciation 760 662400 Cutler, Donald W.Engineering Supervisor 221.08 Employee Appreciation 750 113953 Dix, Martin A.Engineering Supervisor 142.55 Employee Appreciation 620 4053 Mitchell, Beatrice A.Administrative Assistant 225.89 Employee Appreciation Page 5 of 6 Prepared By: Lisa Henshaw 9/7/2022 Orange County Sanitation District Reimbursements to Board Members and Staff - July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Div.Emp #Name Title Amount Description 710 573247 Yong, Eros Engineering Manager 333.76 Employee Appreciation 820 111587 Andrade, David Lead Mechanic 136.00 Meal Reimbursement 880 490409 Bettinghausen, Brice Instrumentation Technician II 158.00 Meal Reimbursement 820 650521 Clark, Tyler T.Mechanic 102.00 Meal Reimbursement 820 672392 Fuchs, Shannon D.Senior Mechanic 130.00 Meal Reimbursement 820 298273 Jaime, Aurelio Senior Mechanic 170.00 Meal Reimbursement 820 693530 Jaime, Edgar Maintenance Worker 102.00 Meal Reimbursement 880 599885 Keen, Edward V.Lead Instrumentation Technician 536.00 Meal Reimbursement 880 370845 Ly, Giang T.Instrumentation Technician II 254.00 Meal Reimbursement 870 673117 Ng, Henry Instrumentation Technician II 130.00 Meal Reimbursement 820 698322 Perez, Benjamin Mechanic 102.00 Meal Reimbursement 820 664755 Togia, Liamatua M.Senior Mechanic 136.00 Meal Reimbursement 880 668764 Myers, Ryan J.Senior Mechanic 317.68 Mileage Reimbursement 870 693628 Peek, Kevin Lead Mechanic 248.62 Mileage Reimbursement 740 698541 Edwards, Troy J.Engineer 300.00 NASTT Virtual Seminar 750 121355 Khublall, Hardat S.Senior Engineer 200.00 NASTT Virtual Seminar 620 2049 McKinley, Lorinda Principal Environmental Specialist 150.00 Registration Fees for Virtual FOG Forum 161 731575 Tran, Minh Q.Operator In Training 225.00 Safety Boots 630 4085 Sakamoto, Ken A.Senior Environmental Specialist 523.15 Semi-Annual Trawl Supplies 822 7835 Bell, Robert M.Maintenance Supervisor 131.09 Supplies Reimbursement 830 2015 Ferry, Cynthia L.Administrative Assistant 1,302.52 Supplies Reimbursement 630 282589 Manzella, Joseph Environmental Supervisor 133.66 Supplies Reimbursement 770 671461 Andrews, Dana V.Senior Construction Inspector 263.41 Travel Reimbursement - Site Visit 770 185885 Holdman, Robert Construction Insp Supervisor 1,148.92 Travel Reimbursement - Site Visit 610 698331 Myrter, Christopher W.Senior Environmental Specialist 147.94 Travel Reimbursement - Site Visit 822 477693 Villalobos, Ginetto Lead Mechanic 155.10 Vehicle SMOG checks 150,953.94 Page 6 of 6 Prepared By: Lisa Henshaw 9/7/2022 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2460 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:3. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Lan C. Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services SUBJECT: OCEAN ACIDIFICATION AND HYPOXIA MINI-MOORING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: A. Approve a Sole Source Service Contract with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its San Diego campus’ Scripps Institution of Oceanography to design, build, and maintain an ocean acidification and hypoxia mini-mooring for a total amount not to exceed $237,235; and B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $23,724 (10%). BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) conducts ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) monitoring using an oceanographic mooring, which is a seafloor-anchored buoy that suspends multiple water quality sensors throughout the water column. The goal of the mooring is to better understand the variability and decreasing trends in pH (acidification) and dissolved oxygen (hypoxia) within our ocean monitoring region on the San Pedro Shelf. OC San’s OAH mooring has been deployed voluntarily since 2012 and is now required under OC San’s 2021 ocean discharge permit. Over the last several years, OC San staff have experienced several challenges with the deployment and recovery of the original mooring system due to (1) safety concerns related to its size and complexity, (2) long lead times with the repair and replacement of mooring sensors by the vendor, and (3) the recent retirements of staff with noted expertise in mooring maintenance and deployment. This contract will require Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) to design and build a new mini- mooring to provide real-time measurements of pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity. The mini-mooring was recently developed by SIO as a light-weight system with similar capabilities to a traditional mooring, but designed to be more safely deployed and recovered. For example, the mini- mooring buoy is a little over one foot in diameter with an anchor weighing less than 100 pounds, whereas the original mooring buoy is approximately five feet in diameter and is deployed with a 700- pound anchor. The mini-mooring also features a capability to collect data autonomously for a longer period (up to one year). The contractor will provide their resources and expertise in sensor maintenance and calibrations and will assist OC San staff with safe mooring deployment and recovery. The contractor will also provide services for real-time data stream management, quality control, and visualization according to federal guidelines, as specified in the permit. The mini- Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2460 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:3. control,and visualization according to federal guidelines,as specified in the permit.The mini- mooring design will increase safety for staff at sea and will produce higher quality time series data to better evaluate changing trends in OAH in OC San’s coastal monitoring area. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent ·Sustain 1, 5, 20-year planning horizons ·Comply with environmental permit requirements ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators,stakeholders,and neighboring communities PROBLEM The current mooring has not been collecting OAH data since its last recovery in January 2022.It has not been possible to re-deploy the current OAH mooring due to several challenges with safe deployment/recovery, instrumentation, and staffing. PROPOSED SOLUTION Approve a Service Contract with SIO to design and build a new mini-mooring that will be more safely deployed and recovered.Deployment of a mini-mooring will reduce lag times between deployments and lead to more continuous OAH data for ocean discharge permit compliance.Staff from SIO’s Ocean Time Series Lab have significant experience in the design,deployment,and maintenance of similar real-time moorings,including those utilized by other agencies such as the City of San Diego. This proposed solution has been reviewed and approved by staff at the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and Environmental Protection Agency Region IX. TIMING CONCERNS It has not been possible to re-deploy due to issues with safety concerns,sensor repairs,and the retirement of staff with noted expertise in mooring maintenance and deployment.Building and deploying a new and more feasible mooring design as soon as possible will minimize the gap in OAH data collection and enable timely compliance with OC San’s ocean discharge permit. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION By not investigating an alternative mooring design,OC San is at risk of violating its ocean discharge permit requirement to monitor OAH at a single location using an OAH mooring. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SIO is a Board approved OC San Proprietary Service Provider for the Ocean Monitoring Program. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:2022-2460 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:3. CEQA N/A FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS This request complies with authority levels of OC San’s Purchasing Ordinance.This item has been budgeted (FY 2022-23) Line item: Section 6,Page 40). ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·Draft Service Contract Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ Orange County Sanitation District 1 of 11 Contract SIO OAH SERVICE CONTRACT Scripps Institution of Oceanography Development and Operation of a Real-Time Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Mooring THIS SERVICE CONTRACT (hereinafter referred to as “Contract”)is made and entered into as of the date fully executed below, by and between Orange County Sanitation District (hereinafter referred to as "OC San") and The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its San Diego campus’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography (hereinafter referred to as "University") collectively referred to as the “Parties”. W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, OC San desires to obtain the services of University to a real-time mooring to monitor the ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) state of the nearshore off Newport Pier (“Services”); and WHEREAS, OC San has chosen University to conduct Services in accordance with OC San’s Purchasing Ordinance No. OC SAN-56; and WHEREAS, as of the date fully executed below, the Purchasing and Contracts Manager authorized execution of this Contract between OC San and University; and WHEREAS, University is qualified by virtue of experience, training, and education and expertise to accomplish such Services. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual benefits exchanged between the Parties, it is mutually agreed as follows: 1. Introduction 1.1 This Contract and all exhibits hereto (called the "Contract") is made by OC San and University. The Terms and Conditions herein exclusively govern the purchase of Services as described in Regents of UCSD Quote for Service Contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “A”. 1.2 Exhibits to this Contract are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract as though fully set forth at length herein. 1.3 In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Contract and any of the provisions of the exhibits hereto, the provisions of this Contract shall in all respects govern and control. 1.4 The provisions of this Contract may be amended or waived only by a writing executed by authorized representatives of both Parties hereto. 1.5 The various headings in this Contract are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Contract or any Paragraph or provision hereof 1.6 The term “days”, when used in the Contract, shall mean calendar days, unless otherwise noted as business days. 1.7 OC San holidays (non-working days) are as follows: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Orange County Sanitation District 2 of 11 Contract SIO OAH Birthday, Presidents’ Day Monday, Memorial Day Monday, Independence Day, Labor Day Monday, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. 1.8 University shall provide OC San with all required premiums and/or overtime work at no charge beyond the price provided under “Compensation” below. 1.9 Except as expressly provided otherwise, OC San accepts no liability for any expenses, losses, or action incurred or undertaken by University as a result of work performed in anticipation of purchases of said services by OC San. 2. Compensation Compensation to be paid by OC San to University for Services provided under this Contract shall be a total amount not to exceed Two Hundred Twenty-three Thousand, Four Hundred Thirty-eight Dollars ($223,438.00). 3. Payments Payments shall be made upon approval by OC San Project Manager, _______________ or designee, of invoices submitted for tasks and deliverables completed as described in Exhibit “A”. OC San, at its reasonable sole discretion, shall be the determining party as to whether the tasks and deliverables have been satisfactorily completed. 4. Invoices 4.1 University shall invoice OC San upon completion of tasks and deliverables as described in Exhibit “A”. 4.2 OC San shall pay within 30 days of completion and receipt and approval by OC San Project Manager of an invoice, submitted in a form consistent with University’s standard procedures including a certification that all costs are required by the work statement and are allowable under federal and state regulations. 4.3 Invoices shall be emailed by University to OC San Accounts Payable at APStaff@OCSAN.gov and reference the following in the subject line: “INVOICE”, the Purchase Order number, the Project Manager,__________ and Contract SIO OAH. 1. California Department of Industrial Relations Registration and Record of Wages. 1.1 To the extent University’s employees and/or its subconsultants perform work related to this Contract for which Prevailing Wage Determinations have been issued by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) as more specifically defined under Labor Code section 1720 et seq., prevailing wages are required to be paid for applicable work under this Contract. It is University’s responsibility to interpret and implement any prevailing wage requirements and University agrees to pay any penalty or civil damages resulting from a violation of the prevailing wage laws. 1.2 University and its subconsultants shall comply with the registration requirements of Labor Code section 1725.5. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4(a)(1), the work is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). 1.3 Pursuant to Labor Code section 1773.2, a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages is available upon request at OC San’s principal office. The prevailing rate of per diem wages may also be found at the DIR website for prevailing wage determinations at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. 1.4 University and its subconsultants shall comply with the job site notices posting Orange County Sanitation District 3 of 11 Contract SIO OAH requirements established by the Labor Commissioner per Title 8, California Code of Regulations section 16461(e). Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1773.2 and 1771.4(a)(2), University shall post a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at the job site. 1.5 University and its subconsultants shall maintain accurate payroll records and shall comply with all the provisions of Labor Code section 1776. University and its subconsultants shall submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4(a)(3). Pursuant to Labor Code section 1776, the University and its subconsultants shall furnish a copy of all certified payroll records to OC San and/or the general public upon request, provided the public request is made through OC San, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement of the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1776(h), penalties for non-compliance with a request for payroll records may be deducted from progress payments. 1.5.1 As a condition to receiving payments, University agrees to present to OC San, along with any request for payment, all applicable and necessary certified payrolls and other required documents for the period covering such payment request. Pursuant to Title 8, California Code of Regulations section 16463, OC San shall withhold any portion of a payment, up to and including the entire payment amount, until certified payroll forms and any other required documents are properly submitted. In the event certified payroll forms do not comply with the requirements of Labor Code section 1776, OC San may continue to withhold sufficient funds to cover estimated wages and penalties under the Contract. 1.6 The University and its subconsultants shall comply with Labor Code section 1774 and section 1775. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1775, the University and any of its subconsultants shall forfeit to OC San a penalty of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any work. 1.6.1 In addition to the penalty and pursuant to Labor Code section 1775, the difference between the prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day or portion thereof for which each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate shall be paid to each worker by the University or its subconsultant. 1.7 University and its subconsultants shall comply with Labor Code sections 1810 through 1815. University and its subconsultants shall restrict working hours to eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours per week, except that work performed in excess of those limits shall be permitted upon compensation for all excess hours worked at not less than one and one-half (1.5) times the basic rate of pay, as provided in Labor Code section 1815. The University shall forfeit, as a penalty to OC San, twenty-five dollars ($25) per worker per calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week in violation of Labor Code sections 1810 through 1815. 1.8 University and its subconsultants shall comply with Labor Code sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 concerning the employment of apprentices by University or any subconsultant. Orange County Sanitation District 4 of 11 Contract SIO OAH 1.9 University shall include, at a minimum, a copy of the following provisions in any contract it enters into with any subconsultant: Labor Code sections 1771, 1771.1, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1810, 1813, 1815, 1860, and 1861. 1.10 Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1860 and 3700, the University and its subconsultants will be required to secure the payment of compensation to employees. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1861, University, by accepting this Contract, certifies that: “I am aware of the provisions of section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.” University shall ensure that all its contracts with its subconsultants provide the provision above. 5. Audit Rights University agrees that, during the term of this Contract and for a period of three (3) years after its termination, OC San shall have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, and records of University relating to the invoices submitted by University pursuant to this Contract. 6. Scope of Work Subject to the terms of this Contract, University shall perform the Services identified in Exhibit “A”. University shall perform said Services in accordance with generally accepted academic and professional standards. 7. Modifications to Scope of Work Requests for modifications to the Scope of Work hereunder can be made by OC San at any time. All modifications must be made in writing and signed by both Parties. 8. Contract Term The Services to be provided by University under this Contract shall commence on ___________ (Effective Date) and be completed by _____________. 9. Extensions The Term of this Contract may be extended only by written instrument signed by both Parties. 10. Termination 10.1 Either Party may terminate this Contract for its convenience, with or without cause, in whole or in part, at any time, by written notice to the other Party (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate. Upon receipt of a termination notice from OC San, University shall promptly discontinue all work under this Contract. OC San shall thereafter, within thirty (30) days, pay University for work performed (cost and fee) to the date of termination and any uncancellable obligations incurred prior to receiving the written notice of termination. University expressly waives any claim to receive anticipated profits to be earned during the uncompleted portion of this Contract. 10.2 OC San may also immediately cancel for default of this Contract in whole or in part by written notice to University: if University becomes insolvent or files a petition under the Bankruptcy Act; or if University sells its business; or if University breaches any of the terms of this Contract; or Orange County Sanitation District 5 of 11 Contract SIO OAH if total amount of compensation exceeds the amount authorized under this Contract; or if OC San determines that University is not meeting specification requirements. 10.3 All OC San property in the possession or control of University shall be returned by University to OC San upon demand, or at the termination of this Contract, whichever occurs first. 11. Insurance University is a self-insured public entity. University shall maintain, throughout the life of this Contract and any periods of warranty or extensions, self-insurance in amounts sufficient to fulfill its obligations under this Contract. Failure to maintain required self-insurance coverage shall result in termination of this Contract. 12. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure 12.1 University acknowledges that in performing the Services hereunder, OC San may have to disclose to University orally and in writing certain confidential information that OC San considers proprietary and has developed at great expense and effort. 12.2 University agrees to maintain in confidence and not disclose to any person, firm, or corporation, without OC San's prior written consent, any confidential information of OC San. 12.3 University further agrees to maintain in confidence and not to disclose to any person, firm, or corporation any deliverable data, information, technology, or material developed or obtained by University during the term of this Contract. 12.4 It is agreed that OC San shall disclose only information necessary to the work and, if any such information is considered confidential, it shall be clearly marked "Confidential Information" and sent by OC San in writing only to the University’s technical lead or, if orally disclosed, reduced to writing by OC San within thirty (30) days of disclosure (hereinafter “Confidential Information”). University shall inform the technical lead that for a period of two years from the end of the Contract, Confidential Information shall not be used or disclosed to others, to the extent permitted by law, except in furtherance of this Contract unless Confidential Information: (i) is or shall have been known to the technical lead before his receipt thereof; (ii) is disclosed to the technical lead by a third party; (iii) is required to be disclosed by law; (iv) was independently developed by the University without the benefit of any disclosure from OC San and such independent development can be properly demonstrated by University; or (v) is or shall have become known to the public through no fault of the technical lead. 12.5 University agrees as follows: To use the Confidential Information only for the purposes described herein; to not reproduce the Confidential Information; to hold in confidence and protect the Confidential Information from dissemination to and use by anyone not a party to this Contract; and to not use the Confidential Information to benefit itself or others. To restrict access to the Confidential Information to its University or personnel of University who (1) have a need to have such access and (2) have been advised of and have agreed to treat such information in accordance with the terms of this Contract. To return all Confidential Information in University's possession upon termination of this Contract or upon OC San's request, whichever occurs first. 12.6 The provisions of this Section shall survive termination or expiration of this Contract and shall continue for two (2) years after the termination or expiration of this Contract. 13. Ownership of Documents All deliverable drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, memoranda, correspondence, computations, and other materials prepared by Orange County Sanitation District 6 of 11 Contract SIO OAH University, its employees, and its agents in the performance of this Contract shall be the property of OC San and shall be promptly delivered to OC San upon request of the Project Manager or upon the termination of this Contract, and University shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by OC San of its full rights of ownership of the deliverable documents and materials hereunder. Any use of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization by the University will be at OC San's sole risk and without liability to University. 14. Ownership of Intellectual Property 14.1 University agrees that all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings, schematics, prototypes, models, and all other information and items delivered to OC San in the performance of the Services (hereinafter referred to as "Deliverables") shall be and are assigned to OC San as its sole and exclusive property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, University shall have the unrestricted right to use such Deliverables for academic purposes consistent with University’s mission as an academic and research institution. 14.2 There is not anticipated to be the development of any invention or other intellectual property under this Contract. 14.3 The originals of all Deliverables prepared by University in connection with these Services shall be delivered to and shall become the exclusive property of OC San. OC San may utilize these documents for OC San applications on other projects or extensions of this project, at its own risk. 15. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Provision Each Party agrees to save, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party, its officers, employees and agents against any and all liability, claims, judgments, cost and demands, including demands arising from injuries or death of persons and damage to property, arising directly out of the performance of this Contract but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, claims, judgments, costs and demands are caused by or result from the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnifying Party, its employees or agents, in relation to the rendition of Services pursuant to this Contract. 16. Safety Standards and Human Resources (HR) Policies OC San requires all contractors and service providers to follow and ensure their employees follow all State and Federal regulations as well as OC San requirements while working at OC San locations. If during the course of a contract it is discovered that OC San policies, safety manuals, or contracts do not comply with State or Federal regulations then the University is required to follow the most stringent regulatory requirement at no cost to OC San. University and all their employees shall adhere to all applicable OC San Safety Standards and Human Resources Policies found at: OC SAN.gov, “Document Central”, under the heading “About Us”, or the University equivalent. OC San’s Safety Standards and Human Resource Policies are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. 17. Quality Assurance If, within the 12-month period following completion of its Services, OC San informs University that any part of the Services fails to meet the standards required under this Contract, University shall, within the time agreed to by OC San and University, take all such actions as are necessary to correct or complete the noted deficiency(ies) at University's sole expense. 18. Performance The parties acknowledge that it is important to complete the Services in the anticipated period of performance and will make good faith reasonable efforts to do so. 19. Force Majeure Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by accident, flood, acts of 0 Orange County Sanitation District 7 of 11 Contract SIO OAH God, fire, labor trouble, war, acts of government or any other cause beyond its control, but said party shall use reasonable efforts to minimize the extent of the delay. Work affected by a Force Majeure condition may be rescheduled by mutual consent or may be eliminated from the Contract. 20. Freight (F.O.B. Destination) University assumes full responsibility for all transportation, transportation scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other services associated with delivery of all products deemed necessary under this Contract. 21. Familiarity with Work By executing this Contract, University affirms that: 1) it has investigated the work to be performed; 2) it has investigated the site of the work and is aware of all conditions there; and 3) it understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Contract. Should University discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by OC San, it shall immediately inform OC San of this and shall not proceed, except at University’s risk, until written instructions are received from OC San. 22. Regulatory Requirements University shall perform all work under this Contract in strict conformance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and laws. 23. Licenses, Permits, Ordinances and Regulations University represents and affirms to OC San that it has obtained all licenses, permits, qualification and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to engage in this work. Any and all fees required by State, County, City and/or municipal laws, codes and/or tariffs that pertain to work performed under the terms of this Contract will be paid by University. 24. Applicable Laws and Regulations University shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. University also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all damages and liabilities assessed against OC San in proportion to and to the extent such are a result of University's noncompliance therewith. Any permission required by law to be included herein shall be deemed included as a part of this Contract whether or not specifically referenced. 25. South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Requirements It is University’s responsibility that all equipment furnished and installed be in accordance with the latest rules and regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). All contract work practices, which may have associated emissions such as sandblasting, open field spray painting or demolition of asbestos containing components or structures, shall comply with the appropriate rules and regulations of the SCAQMD. 26. Governing Law This Contract shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California in the event any action is brought in connection with this Contract or the performance thereof. 27. Breach The waiver of either party of any breach or violation of, or default under, any provision of this Contract, shall not be deemed a continuing waiver by such party of any other provision or of any subsequent breach or violation of this Contract or default thereunder. Any breach by one party to which the other does not object shall not operate as a waiver of that other party’s rights to seek remedies available to it for any subsequent breach. 28. Remedies In addition to other remedies available in law or equity, if the University fails to make delivery of the goods or Services or repudiates its obligations under this Contract, or if OC San rejects the goods or Services or revokes acceptance of the goods or Services, OC San may cancel the Contract. 0 Orange County Sanitation District 8 of 11 Contract SIO OAH 29. Dispute Resolution 29.1 In the event of a dispute as to the construction or interpretation of this Contract, or any rights or obligations hereunder, the Parties shall use their best efforts to settle the dispute, claim, question, or disagreement. To this effect, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties. If they do not reach solution within a period of sixty (60) days, they shall attempt, in good faith, to resolve the dispute by mediation. The Parties shall mutually select a mediator to facilitate the resolution of the dispute. If the Parties are unable to agree on a mediator, the mediation shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Agreement, through the alternate dispute resolution procedures of Judicial Arbitration through Mediation Services of Orange County ("JAMS"), or any similar organization or entity conducting an alternate dispute resolution process. 29.2 In the event the Parties are unable to timely resolve the dispute through mediation, the issues in dispute shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure, Part 3, Title 9, Sections 1280 et seq. For such purpose, an agreed arbitrator shall be selected, or in the absence of agreement, each party shall select an arbitrator, and those two arbitrators shall select a third. Discovery may be conducted in connection with the arbitration proceeding pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1283.05. The arbitrator, or three arbitrators acting as a board, shall take such evidence and make such investigation as deemed appropriate and shall render a written decision on the matter in question. The arbitrator shall decide each and every dispute in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The arbitrator's decision and award shall be subject to review for errors of fact or law in a California court of competent jurisdiction, with a right of appeal from any judgment issued therein. As an alternative to arbitration, either Party may choose to submit the issues in dispute to a California court of competent jurisdiction. 30. Survival The provisions of this Contract dealing with Payment, Quality Assurance, Indemnity, and Dispute Resolution shall survive termination or expiration of this Contract. 31. Severability If any section, subsection, or provision of this Contract, or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, or the application of such section, subsection, or provision is held invalid, the remainder of this Contract or instrument in the application of such section, subsection or provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, unless the effect of such invalidity shall be to substantially frustrate the expectations of the Parties. 32. Damage to OC San’s Property Any of OC San’s property damaged by University in the performance of this Contract will be subject to repair or replacement by University at no cost to OC San. Any University property damaged by the sole negligence of OC San in the performance of this Contract will be subject to repair or replacement by OC San at no cost to University. 33. Disclosure Subject to Section 15.1, University agrees not to disclose, to any third party, deliverable data or information generated from this project without the prior written consent from OC San unless required by law. 34. Independent Contractor The legal relationship between the parties hereto is that of an independent contractor, and nothing herein shall be deemed to make University an OC San employee. During the performance of this Contract, University and its officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act as OC San's officers, employees, or agents. University and its officers, employees, and agents shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to OC San’s employees. Orange County Sanitation District 9 of 11 Contract SIO OAH 35. Use of Name OC San agrees that it will not use the names of University or its employees in any advertisement, press release or publicity with reference to this Contract without the prior written approval of University. University shall have the right to acknowledge OC San’s support of the Services performed under this Contract in academic or scientific publications and communications. 36. Limitations upon Subcontracting and Assignment University shall not delegate any duties nor assign any rights under this Contract without the prior written consent of OC San. Any such attempted delegation or assignment shall be void. There shall be no subcontracts under this Contract. 37. Third Party Rights Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than OC San and University. 38. Non-Liability of Party Officers and Employees No officer or employee of either party shall be personally liable to the other, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by either party or for any amount which may become due to the other party or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation for the terms of this Contract. Orange County Sanitation District 10 of 11 Contract SIO OAH 39. Read and Understood By signing this Contract, each party represents that it has read and understood the terms and conditions of the Contract. 40. Conflict of Interest and Reporting University shall comply with its internal conflict of interest procedures as they relate to this Contract. 41. Authority to Execute The persons executing this Contract on behalf of the Parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Contract and that by executing this Contract, the Parties are formally bound. 42. Entire Agreement This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes all prior written or oral and all contemporaneous oral agreements, understandings, and negotiations between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. 43. Notices All notices under this Contract must be in writing. Written notice shall be delivered by personal service or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by any other overnight delivery service which delivers to the noticed destination and provides proof of delivery to the sender. ejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address for which no notice was given as provided hereunder shall be deemed to be receipt of the notice, demand or request sent. All notices shall be effective when first received at the following addresses: OC San: Donald Herrera Senior Buyer Orange County Sanitation District 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 University: ___________ The Regents of the University of California, San Diego _____________________________ Scripps Institution of Oceanography Contracts and Grants 9500 Gilman Drive MC0210 La Jolla, CA 92093-0210 Each party shall provide the other party written notice of any change in address as soon as practicable. [Intentionally lefty blank. Signatures follow on the next page.] Orange County Sanitation District 11 of 11 Contract SIO OAH IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto have caused this Contract to be signed by the duly authorized representatives. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Dated: _________________ By: _________________________________________ Ruth Zintzun Purchasing and Contracts Manager THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Dated: _________________ By: ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Name, Title CMM ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2505 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:4. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: PURCHASE ILAND’S DISASTER RECOVERY AS A SERVICE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: A. Approve a Purchase Order to Nth Generation Computing, Inc. for the purchase of software, hardware, and services to implement and configure the iland Disaster Recovery as a Service, Specification No. #E-2022-1300BD, for a three-year period for a total amount not to exceed $475,425; and B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $47,542 (10%). BACKGROUND Orange County Sanitation District’s (OC San) current server and storage computing infrastructure for the Office Disaster Recovery solution has reached the end of its life. Performance of the hardware at The Switch, a disaster recovery site in Las Vegas, worked well previously, but is no longer adequate and requires replacement with a modern, robust solution. Staff recommends replacing the hardware at The Switch with a cloud-based solution that can better support OC San’s requirements. iland Disaster Recovery as a Service (iland) is a hosted cloud solution that provides infrastructure and storage services. It works well with Veeam Backup & Recovery, which is a tool OC San’s Information Technology (IT) Division uses to back up the Office and Industrial Control System environment. iland can replicate OC San’s backups to their cloud, as well as run workloads in the cloud in the event of a disaster. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·24/7/365 treatment plant reliability ·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent ·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level or standard ·Protect OC San assets Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2505 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:4. PROBLEM After five years,the current infrastructure at The Switch has reached the end of its life (5+years),is now underperforming,and is due for a hardware refresh.OC San’s lease recently came to an end as well.Rather than purchase new hardware and continue leveraging The Switch’s datacenter,OC San’s IT Division explored more cost-effective solutions. PROPOSED SOLUTION To properly adhere to the OC San Disaster Recovery plan,purchase the iland solution and related professional services to configure the environment.The proposed solution is comparable in monthly cost to The Switch,$13,746 (annual $164,952).The monthly iland solution will be a monthly cost of $13,206 (annual $158,475).The iland solution will reduce OC San staff time as maintenance, patching,and upgrades to hardware will no longer be required and will reduce capital equipment replacement costs by approximately $800,000. The prices noted above for iland are non-disaster situations.If a disaster situation occurs and it is necessary to failover to the iland site and operate it as OC San’s primary computing environment, there will be additional surcharges at $46.58 per hour while recovering data centers at Plant No.1 and/or Plant No. 2. TIMING CONCERNS Proper performance of the Disaster Recovery environment is imperative for the continued support and continuity of OC San Plant operations. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION A decision not to purchase iland solution would result in continued inefficiencies,limitations in failover capabilities, the inability to provide high availability, and a degradation in service as hardware fails. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A Notice Inviting Bids was issued on June 23, 2022 via PlanetBids. Bids were due on July 18, 2022. OC San received two (2) bids valid for 180 calendar days from the bid opening date. One (1) bid was withdrawn per the vendors’ request.The following is a list of the firms that submitted a bid. Company Name Bid Determination Nth Generation Computing, Inc.$475,424.25 Responsive Technologent $501.500.94 Withdrawn Engineer’s Estimate: $463,938 Based on these results,staff recommends approving a Purchase Order with Nth Generation Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:2022-2505 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:4. Based on these results,staff recommends approving a Purchase Order with Nth Generation Computing,Inc.The term of this Purchase Order will begin upon the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. CEQA N/A FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS This request complies with authority levels of OC San’s Purchasing Ordinance.This item has been budgeted.(FY2022-23 &2023-24 Budget,Section 8,Page 48,Information Technology Capital Program (M-MC-IT)). ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: N/A Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2511 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:5. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Lan C. Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services SUBJECT: OC SAN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Information Item. BACKGROUND Each month, staff provides an informational presentation on topics of interest to the Board of Directors. This month’s topic: Orange County Sanitation District Environmental Services will present an update on regulatory compliance. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Comply with the Clean Water Act ·Safe, beneficial reuse of Biosolids ·Meet volume and water quality needs for the GWRS ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: ·Presentation Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 9/7/2022 1 Environmental Compliance Program Presented by:Tom Meregillano, Environmental Supervisor Environmental Services Department Administration Committee Meeting September 14, 2022 2 Environmental Services Department Resource Protection Division (Pretreatment Program) Environmental Services Department Industrial Source Control Non-Industrial Source ControlSource Control Inspection Microbiology, General Chemistry, SamplingOcean Monitoring Environmental Laboratory and Ocean Monitoring Division Analytical ChemistryCompliance 1 2 9/7/2022 2 Com/Res/Industrial 4 7 Resource Protection -GWRS Compliance-Effluent Laboratory - Clients Resource Protection, Compliance, Ocean Monitoring 1 Resource Protection -Pretreatment 6 Ocean Monitoring 5 Compliance – Water Quality 2 Compliance -Influent/Air 3 Compliance-Solids Ocean Treatment Plant Environmental Services Department 3 Environmental Services Department Environmental Compliance and Reporting Governance Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board FEDERAL STATE REGIONAL/LOCAL 4 Environmental Compliance and Reporting Governance 3 4 I Woll Wa<•••= Groundwate;.---",... ..._ --- ~ ~ Water Boards • •~----' ft EDA United States ~ rM ~~~menial Protection Cal Recycle ~ 't8 heal l CAREAGF J Y 9/7/2022 3 Environmental Compliance and Reporting Governance DW Urban Runoff Blue arrow – not regulated via permitRed arrow – regulated 5 Environmental Compliance and Reporting Governance 6 Overview of Compliance Area Plant No. 1 Plant No. 2 5 6 ~ ½V ~ ~) ~EPA ~ 'Ii:~ Wau.:r Bo.'l,u 't18t1 ~~ .S.EPA ~i l ,v"., ,1oo , ~ CalRecycle'.J ce ,&EPA heal 1 """' 9/7/2022 4 California Arizona California/AZ Counties – Composting Sites Arizona Counties – Land Application Sites Kern San Bernardino La Paz Yuma 7 Overview of Compliance Area •Regulatory Driver: NPDES Permit – Discharge limits and Performance Goals •Monitoring: Over 12,500 analyses per year •Reporting Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, semi- annually, and annual •Inspections: EPA and Regional Water Quality Control Board •Internal Audits: Annual 8 NPDES Permit – Discharge Monitoring Reporting 7 8 9/7/2022 5 Monitoring Locations 9 NPDES Permit – Water Quality Monitoring •Monitoring: Over 42,200 analyses per year (core, regional, SPS, research) •Reporting Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, semi- annually, and annual Regulatory Driver: Title V, AQMD Rules and CARB Regulations Inspections: Annual Reporting: Quarterly, semi- annual, annual, and incident reporting Internal Audit: Annual Air Quality – Compliance Reporting and Monitoring Boilers FlaresEnginesOdor Control Generators Fleet/MaintenancePump Stations Construction >70,000 Data Points/Year/Engine >1,000 Data Points/Year/Scrubber >8,700 Data Points/Year/Boiler >4,300 Data Points/Year/Flare >8,700 Data Points/Year/Station >8,700 Data Points/Year/Generator Monitor >200 Units Air Permitting and Monitoring 10 9 10 9/7/2022 6 11 Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting OC San Sewer Lines Service AreaRegulatory Driver: NPDES (Stormwater Section), General Orders - SSSWDR and Construction Stormwater, UST/ABT regulations Inspections: Frequent inspections Reporting: Monthly reporting, and incident reporting Internal Audit: Stormwater Annual and Sanitary Sewer System Biennial • Collaboration with regulators • Regulatory advocacy • Internal audit program • Interactive compliance and regulatory tracker dashboards Working Smarter Status OK Status Warning Status Warning 12 11 12 Environmental Compliance Program Active Compliance Tasks Only □ ·-A,rQual,ty DrsdlargeMonnonng Environmental Auditing lnterplantGasLine OceanMonrtoring PostConsuuct,onM1\Jga11on • ... • • • • • • • Sanitary S-Ove<flo~ • Stormwatff • Undergroun<IStoragelanks • • L:::,. • 9/7/2022 7 • Organic Diversion – Food Waste • Constituents of Emerging Concern – PFAS, Microplastics, Flame Retardants, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products • Harmful Algal Bloom • AB 617 Implementation – California Air Resources Board Future Concerns and Collaborations 13 Noncompliance Risk and Liabilities Fines: Up to $25,000 per day 14 13 14 Hyperion plant still releasing partially treated sewage 5 miles offshore Wastewater Is ·not being treated to the level that lt Is normally treated be<:ause of the damage to the plant: says a water qualltyboardoffldal 0000 REGISTER Record sewage spill hits Laguna Beach just after council approves more funding for sewer maintenance , ...... _______ ... _ .. _____ .. _ _, __ _ __ ... ______ ,_ ___ .,, __ .,, ___ ..., __ .,, __ ---~ ............ ,_...,,. ... ,_ .. .._ __ IICNQ, 9/7/2022 8 Meet the Team 15 Contact: Tom Meregillano, Environmental Supervisor Email: Tmeregillano@ocsan.gov Phone: (714) 593-7457 Questions 16 15 16 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2512 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:6. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: SUPERCRITICAL WATER OXIDATION RESEARCH PROJECT GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Information item. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) collects and processes 185 million gallons of wastewater every day. Cleaning this water results in concentrated solids called sludge and scum. These energy rich solids are processed through anaerobic digestion to create methane-rich gas and biosolids. The methane-rich gas is cleaned and used in the treatment plants to make electricity and heat. Biosolids are the residual material commonly used in the agricultural industry as a soil amendment. OC San continues to actively pursue management options to maintain a long-term program that promotes beneficial use of biosolids. In accordance with the principles of its biosolids management policy (Resolution No. OCSD 13-03), OC San maintains a diverse portfolio of biosolids management options that utilize multiple contractors, facilities, and product markets, while maintaining fail-safe, back-up options. This portfolio ensures that OC San has reliable options for managing the material should regulations, market conditions, severe weather, or other situations impact any one management option. Staff has also been following a new technology for solids treatment for several years that takes advantage of a unique property of water at high temperature and pressure. The technology presents an opportunity to convert all complex organic material (including plastics and PFAS) to more basic and benign compounds like nitrogen, water, carbon dioxide, and mineral salts. A new company, 374Water Systems, Inc. (374Water), with a novel, simpler process design, was moving to scale-up the process technology from a one-ton-per-day unit patented and operating at Duke University in North Carolina. Assistant General Manager Rob Thompson witnessed the operation of the unit in North Carolina in May 2021. OC San entered into an agreement with 374Water to scale up and operate a six-ton-per-day unit as part of OC San’s research program and, if successful, potentially a thirty-ton-per-day unit. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2512 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:6. It is also important to note that this process will only treat concentrated solids streams,not the entire water flow.Part of the research process will be to document the ability of the system to destroy plastics,PFAS type compounds,and other constituents of emerging concern that can be concentrated in sludge streams.The proposed research/demonstration program would be capable of treating raw primary and secondary sludge, biosolids, and food waste. OC San has a long history of researching new and innovative technologies to improve wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Staff will provide an update on the assembly of the new six-ton-per-day unit,the AQMD permit process and air emissions testing,the design of the site preparation project that will be competitively advertised and bid,the status of potential federal funding,and the opportunity to partner with other government agencies on this research project. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Provide technology leadership to the wastewater industry ·Search for technology solutions to neutralize constituents of emerging concern ·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS December 2021 -Approved a Professional Services Agreement to 374Water Systems,Inc.for the Supercritical Water Oxidation Demonstration at Plant No.1,Project No.RE21-01,to provide goods and services for demonstration of the 374Water AirSCWO Nix6 System,for an amount not to exceed $5,139,000;and approved contingency funds for Project No.RE21-01 for a combined total not to exceed $514,000 (10%). November 2021 -Operations Committee deferred consideration of the project until the next meeting and requested additional information regarding the item. July 2021 - Operations Committee Information Item. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The site and utilities design work for this project is being finalized by 374Water.The execution of the Public Works site and utilities work will be competitively bid by OC San under an upcoming separate procurement. CEQA The project is exempt from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption was filed with the OC Clerk-Recorder on November 23, 2021. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:2022-2512 Agenda Date:9/14/2022 Agenda Item No:6. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The approved item will be funded through the Research Program (M-RESEARCH)and has been budgeted (FY2022-23, Section 8, Page 10). To ensure the project budget to construct the site improvements is adequate,OC San worked with 374Water on the accuracy of the most recent construction cost estimate.This construction cost estimate did increase significantly.However,there is adequate budget in the Research Program to accommodate this increase. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·Presentation Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/7/2022Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 9/7/2022 1 Supercritical Water Oxidation Solids Treatment Presented by: Robert Thompson Assistant General Manager Administration Committee September 14, 2022 2 • Positive Test Results • Staff Seeking Regional Partners • Federal Funding Update • Cost/Schedule Update Follow Up Information 1 2 9/7/2022 2 3 Location Administration Building Plant No. 1 Entrance Project Location 4 Fate of Chemicals in Solids N Forms•Organic•Urea, ammonium•Heterocycles SCWO Process P Forms•Organic•Phosphate Vent gasN species are mostly transformed to N2 gas Solid minerals Phosphate precipitates Ca3(PO4)2MgNH4PO4·6H2O Gas composition<3 ppmv NH3<5 ppmv NOx<3 ppmv SOxNo odor S Forms•HS-, COS, organic•Mercaptans Sulfates, Hydrates CaSO4 Emerging Contaminants•Pharmaceuticals•PFAS, 1,4-D Mineralized to CO2Fluoride dissolved, CaF2 Metals -Dissolved -Precipitates©2021 374Water Inc 3 4 ____. ■ 9/7/2022 3 5 Tests of OC San Sludge • Southern California Air Quality Management District asked for air emissions data as part of the permitting process. • OC San Biosolids sent to the existing one-ton-per- day unit. • Test results are promising. 6 • The Board directed staff to seek out local research partners to share in the risks, costs, and potential rewards. • Staff are having positive discussions with other agencies. • Federal Funding Opportunities look promising for $3M to $3.4M. Staff Are Seeking Partners 5 6 9/7/2022 4 7 Project Item Current Projected 374Water Contract (Equipment and Operation) $5,139,000 $5,139,000 Public Works Site Prep and Utilities $370,000 $1,855,000 OC San Costs (Staff, Permitting, Etc.)$254,000 $439,000 Contingencies $1,127,000 $1,167,000 Total Project Cost $6,890,000 $8,600,000 Project Budget Staff will bring a budget increase request, if necessary, with the award of the Public Works Site Prep and Utilities Contract. Sufficient funding exists in the Research Program at the current estimate. 8 Project Schedule Milestone Date Site Prep Project Advertised September 2022 Fabricate Nix 6 and Solids Feed October 2022 Site and Utility Construction March 2023 Install and Commission Unit August 2023 374Water Startup and Operation December 2023 OC San Own and Operate March 2024 7 8 -- ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT COMMON ACRONYMS ACWA Association of California Water Agencies LOS Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal APWA American Public Works Association MGD Million Gallons Per Day RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board AQMD Air Quality Management District MOU Memorandum of Understanding SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA National Environmental Policy Act SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board CARB California Air Resources Board NGOs Non-Governmental Organizations SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition CCTV Closed Circuit Television NWRI National Water Research Institute SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works CEQA California Environmental Quality Act O & M Operations & Maintenance SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District CIP Capital Improvement Program OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency SRF Clean Water State Revolving Fund CWA Clean Water Act OCSD Orange County Sanitation District SSMP Sewer System Management Plan CWEA California Water Environment Association OCWD Orange County Water District SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board EMT Executive Management Team OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration TDS Total Dissolved Solids EPA US Environmental Protection Agency PCSA Professional Consultant/Construction Services Agreement TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PDSA Professional Design Services Agreement TSS Total Suspended Solids gpd gallons per day PFAS Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances WDR Waste Discharge Requirements GWRS Groundwater Replenishment System PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid WEF Water Environment Federation ICS Incident Command System PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation IERP Integrated Emergency Response Plan POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works WIFIA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act JPA Joint Powers Authority ppm parts per million WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission PSA Professional Services Agreement WRDA Water Resources Development Act ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GLOSSARY OF TERMS ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS – A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater. BENTHOS – The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone. BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) – The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water. BIOGAS – A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used as a fuel. BIOSOLIDS – Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) – Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities. COLIFORM BACTERIA – A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere, used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater. COLLECTIONS SYSTEM – In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water. CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) – A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. CONTAMINANTS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN (CPC) – Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. DILUTION TO THRESHOLD (D/T) – The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample. GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) – In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming (“greenhouse effect”). GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (GWRS) – A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California’s current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and OCSD provides 70 million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) – Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) – A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment. NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance. PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) – A large group (over 6,000) of human-made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects. PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) – An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon). PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents. PLUME – A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility. PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) – A municipal wastewater treatment plant. SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE – A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. SANITARY SEWER – Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. 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. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GLOSSARY OF TERMS TRICKLING FILTER – A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. URBAN RUNOFF – Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. WASTEWATER – Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. WATERSHED – A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD’s service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.