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STEERING COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 5:00 PM
Conference Room A
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any
special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the
Board’s office at (714) 593-7433 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 Sanitation District’s Administration Building located at
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District’s website at www.ocsd.com 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. Please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at (714) 593-7433 to request the audio file.
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@ocsd.com at least 14
days before the meeting.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT:
General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7300
Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7550
Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7310
Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7202
Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7365
Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7450
STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 25, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
If you wish to address the Committee on any item, please complete a Speaker’s Form (located at the table at the
back of the room) and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on which
you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairperson and are requested to limit comments to three
minutes.
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 Board of Directors, after one
motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be
considered in the regular order of business.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2019-5311.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held August 28,
2019.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
08-28-2019 Steering Committee Minutes
Attachments:
NON-CONSENT:
GENERAL MANAGER’S FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 WORK PLAN 2019-5702.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Work Plan.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
General Manager's Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Work Plan
Attachments:
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GENERAL MANAGER’S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 2019-5933.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-12 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increases and salary range
adjustments for the General Manager for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal Year
2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”, authorizing the Board Chair to implement
increases consisting of a 3% salary range adjustment and corresponding salary
increase annually and up to a 2.5% merit increase annually based on job performance
as determined by the Board of Directors commencing in the first pay period of July
2019 for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
Agenda Report
Resolution No. OCSD 19-12
General Manager's Current and Proposed Salary Schedule
General Manager's At-Will Employment Agreement
Attachments:
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
AND MANAGER GROUP COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
2019-5964.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-13 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increases,
salary range adjustments, and a minor increase to 457(b) matching contributions
for At-Will Executive Management Team employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020,
Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”, authorizing the General
Manager to implement increases consisting of a 3% salary range adjustment
annually and corresponding salary increases and up to a 5% merit increase
annually based on job performance as determined by the General Manager, not
to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding salary range, commencing in the first pay
period of July 2019 for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-14 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increases,
salary range adjustments, and a minor increase to 457(b) matching contributions
for unrepresented management employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal
Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”, authorizing the General Manager
to implement increases consisting of a 3% salary range adjustment annually and
corresponding salary increases and up to a 5% merit increase annually based
on job performance as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed Step
5 of the corresponding salary range, commencing in the first pay period of July
2019 for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
Originator:Celia Chandler
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Agenda Report
Resolution No. OCSD 19-13 - Executive Management Team
Current Executive Management Team Pay Table
Proposed Executive Management Team Pay Tables, July
2019 to June 2022
Resolution No. OCSD 19-14 - Manager Group
Current Manager Group Pay Table
Proposed Manager Group Pay Tables, July 2019 to July 2022
Attachments:
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE GROUP COMPENSATION BENEFITS 2019-5975.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-15 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary range
adjustments and consideration to establish a Health Retirement Account for
unrepresented exempt confidential employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal
Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”.
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-16 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary range
adjustments, a minor increase in Development Pay, and consideration to
establish a Health Retirement Account for unrepresented non-exempt
confidential employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and
Fiscal Year 2021/2022”.
Originator:Celia Chandler
Agenda Report
Resolution No. OCSD 19-15 - Exempt Confidential
Resolution No. OCSD 19-16 - Non-Exempt Confidential
Current Salary Schedule for Confidential Group (FY
2018/2019)
Proposed Salary Schedules for Confidential Group
Attachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
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OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
At this time Board members may request staff to place an item on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2019
at 5:00 p.m.
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Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-531 Agenda Date:9/25/2019 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 Steering Committee held August 28, 2019.
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. OCSD 18-12
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
·Minutes of the Steering Committee meeting held August 28, 2019
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Orange County Sanitation District
Minutes of the
STEERING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
5:00 PM
Conference Room A
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Chairman David Shawver on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 5:01
p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Present:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Absent:Peter Kim
STAFF PRESENT:
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; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of
the Board; Marc Brown; Jennifer Cabral; Cliff Casanova; Rod Collins; Thys DeVries; Mike
Dorman; Dean Fisher; Al Garcia; Ted Gerber; Mark Kawamoto; Laurie Klinger; Tina Knapp;
Laura Maravilla; Andrew Nau; Wally Ritchie; Roya Sohanaki; and Thomas Vu.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Laura Kalty, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Special Counsel.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Shawver and General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide reports.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2019-508
Originator:Kelly Lore
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held July 24, 2019.
Ayes:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Noes:None
Absent:Peter Kim
Abstentions:None
2.AMENDMENT TO BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB EASEMENT 2019-496
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve the Amendment to Easement between Orange County Sanitation District and
Big Canyon Country Club to adjust the Sanitation District’s easement to correspond
with the new sewer location within the Big Canyon Country Club in the City of Newport
Beach.
Ayes:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Noes:None
Absent:Peter Kim
Abstentions:None
NON-CONSENT:
3.SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ASEPTIC TECHNOLOGY, LLC 2019-497
Originator:Lan Wiborg
Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner provided background information on this
item and answered questions from the Committee.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Authorize the General Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement to settle industrial
wastewater discharge enforcement matters with Aseptic Technology, LLC, a facility that
discharged without a valid Orange County Sanitation District permit, for $185,000 plus
applicable fees and interest, in a form approved by General Counsel.
Ayes:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Noes:None
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Absent:Peter Kim
Abstentions:None
4.GENERAL MANAGER’S FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 DRAFT WORK PLAN 2019-498
Originator:Jim Herberg
Mr. Herberg introduced this item and provided a brief background on the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Draft Work Plan.
Ayes:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Noes:None
Absent:Peter Kim
Abstentions:None
5.SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE
SUPERVISOR & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
2019-499
Originator:Celia Chandler
Special Legal Counsel Laura Kalty provided background information on this item .
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-08, entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Memoranda of
Understanding between the Orange County Sanitation District and the
Supervisory and Professional Management Group, for Fiscal Years 2019/2020,
2020/2021 & 2021/2022; and
B. Direct staff to finalize and sign the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
between Orange County Sanitation District and the two (2) Supervisory and
Professional Management Group bargaining units.
Ayes:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Noes:None
Absent:Peter Kim
Abstentions:None
6.SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE
ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2019-500
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Originator:Celia Chandler
Special Legal Counsel Laura Kalty provided background information on this item .
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-09, entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Memoranda of
Understanding between the Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange
County Employees Association (OCEA), for Fiscal Years 2019/2020, 2020/2021
& 2021/2022; and
B. Direct staff to finalize and sign the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
between Orange County Sanitation District and the three (3) OCEA bargaining
units.
Ayes:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Noes:None
Absent:Peter Kim
Abstentions:None
7.SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS - LOCAL 501
2019-501
Originator:Celia Chandler
Special Legal Counsel Laura Kalty provided background information on this item and
indicated there was a correction of note on a typo in Exhibit A in paygrade 66 that
should read $45.21, not $45.12.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-10, entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Memoranda of
Understanding between the Orange County Sanitation District and the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501, for Fiscal Years
2019/2020, 2020/2021 & 2021/2022; and
B. Direct staff to finalize and sign the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
between Orange County Sanitation District and the Local 501 bargaining unit.
Ayes:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Noes:None
Absent:Peter Kim
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Abstentions:None
8.ELIMINATION OF UNFUNDED ACTUARIAL ACCRUED LIABILITY
(UAAL) AND NET PENSION LIABILITY (NPL) WITHIN THE ORANGE
COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
2019-526
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Mr. Tyner provided background information on this item and answered questions from
the Committee.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Direct staff to pay off the following amounts in the Orange County Sanitation District’s
defined pension plan administered by the Orange County Employees’ Retirement
System (OCERS) in an amount not to exceed $38 million:
·Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) in the amount of $9 million for
pension benefits
·Net Pension Liability (NPL) in the amount of $29 million for deferred investment
loss
Ayes:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Chad Wanke, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
Noes:None
Absent:Peter Kim
Abstentions:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54957(b)(1), 54957.6 & 54956.9(d)(4):
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:29 p.m. to discuss four items. Confidential
minutes of the Closed Sessions have been prepared in accordance with the above
Government Code Sections and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book
of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Session Meetings.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
2019-503
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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Number of Potential Cases: 1
Significant exposure to litigation: Claim of Jose Cruz
CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2019-504
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Agency Designated Representatives: General Manager James Herberg, Assistant
General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, and Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler.
Unrepresented Employees: Confidential Group: Assistant Clerk of the Board; Clerk of
the Board; Human Resources Analyst; Human Resources Assistant; Human Resources
Supervisor; Principal HR Analyst; Secretary to the General Manager; and Senior
Human Resources Analyst.
CS-3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2019-505
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Agency Designated Representatives: General Manager James Herberg, Assistant
General Manager Lorenzo Tyner and Director of Human Resources Celia Chander.
Unrepresented Employees: Managers Group: Administration Manager; Controller;
Engineering Manager; Environmental Laboratory & Ocean Monitoring Manager; Human
Resources & Risk Manager; IT Systems & Operations Manager; Maintenance
Manager; Operations Manager; and Purchasing and Contracts Manager.
CS-4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2019-506
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Agency Designated Representatives: General Manager James Herberg, Assistant
General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, and Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler.
Unrepresented Employees: Executive Managers Group: Assistant General Manager;
Director of Engineering; Director of Environmental Services; and Director of Human
Resources.
The Committee reconvened in Open Session at 5:53 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Brad Hogin did not provide a report.
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OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Shawver declared the meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m. to the next Steering Committee
meeting to be held on September 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
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Submitted by:
_____________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-570 Agenda Date:9/25/2019 Agenda Item No:15.
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
GENERAL MANAGER’S FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 WORK PLAN
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Work Plan.
BACKGROUND
Each year,the General Manager prepares a work plan of activities supporting the Orange County
Sanitation District’s strategic goals and initiatives to be accomplished during the fiscal year.The draft
work plan was submitted to the Steering Committee for review and input from the Directors in August.
This final work plan is being submitted to the Steering Committee and Board of Directors for
approval.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Sustain 1, 5, 20-year planning horizons
·24/7/365 treatment plant reliability
·Negotiate fair and equitable labor agreements
·Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations
·Meet volume and water quality needs for the GWRS
·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
or standard
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
August 2019 - Draft work plan was reviewed with the Steering Committee and Board of Directors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The General Manager’s work plan includes goals for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.The work plan has
five areas of focus which include:Safety and Security,Succession Planning,Resource Recovery,
Reliability, and Operational Optimization.
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All items included in the General Manager’s work plan are budgeted in the FY 2019-2020 Budget.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
·General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Work Plan
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Memorandum
September25,2019
TO:Chairman and Membersof theBoard of Directors
FROM:JamesD.Herberg
GeneralManager
SUBJECT: General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Work Plan
I am pleased to present my Fiscal Year 2019-20 work plan. The work plan has nineteen
goals organized under five focus areas including safety and security, succession planning,
resource recovery, reliability, and operational optimization. This work plan was reviewed
with the Steering Committee and Board of Directors on August 28, 2019 and a mid-
yearupdatewillbeprovidedinJanuary2020.
1.SafetyandSecurity
Emergency Preparedness – Develop and conduct an external emergency
response and recovery drill by June 30, 2020 that tests the Integrated
EmergencyResponsePlan(IERP).
Safety Engineering Solutions – Complete six of the remaining eight
SafetyImprovementConstructionProjectsbyJune30,2020.
Voluntary Protection Plan (VPP) Certification – Apply for the VPP
certificationforPlant No.1 by June 30,2020.
PhysicalSecurity Plan – Complete the development and implementation of
aPhysicalSecurityPlan by June 30,2020.
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Cyber Security Plan – Complete the development and implementation of a
Cyber SecurityPlan byJune30,2020.
2.SuccessionPlanning
Leadership Development – Provide at least two specialized trainings
tailored to the Supervisory Level and one for the EMT/ Managers by June
30,2020.
3.ResourceRecovery
Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Final Expansion – Meet the
followingmilestonesto supportthefinal expansionof GWRS:
o Advertise for Construction of Project P2-122,Headworks
Modifications at Plant No. 2 for GWRS Expansion by January 31,
2020.
o Issue Construction Contract Notice to Proceed for Project P2-122,
HeadworksModifications at Plant No. 2 for GWRS Expansion by June
30,2020.
Emerging Contaminants – Work with industry, academic, and agency
partnersto developscience-based regulations and an adaptive plan by June
30,2020 toaddress the potentialimpactofPFASto OCSD.
FoodWasteDigestionPricingPolicy –Presentadraftpolicyandpricingplan
tothe Board of Directorsby June30,2020.
4.Reliability
Asset Management Plan – Develop an Asset Management Plan by
December 31, 2019 that includes an inventory of critical assets for each
processarea and the collection system;an evaluation of their conditionand
performance; and an implementation plan to maintain, rehabilitate, and
replace these assets to meet the required levels of service at the lowest life
cycle costand at an acceptable level of risk.
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Central Generation Engines – Implement an in-house heavy mechanical
maintenanceteam and award a contractby December 31,2019 to overhaul
twoCentralGenerationEngines.
Pump Station Bypass Exercises – Bypass pump two Pump Stations to prove
emergency readiness and use the exercise to do critical valve and electrical
maintenanceatthose PumpStationsby June30,2020.
5.OperationalOptimization
OCSD HeadquartersBuilding – Advertise for Construction for Headquarters
Complex Site Preparation, Contract No. P1-128C by February 29,2020.
Obtain City of Fountain Valley approvals for the Headquarters Building by
June30,2020.
Document Management – Complete Records Management and Trusted
SystemNeeds Assessment byNovember 30, 2019.
Communications Audit – Complete the audit and provide a report to the
Legislativeand Public AffairsCommitteeby March 30,2020.
Capital Project Delivery – Complete a formal design review framework by
June 30, 2020. Complete a framework for regular updates of engineering
policies and procedures, design guidelines, and engineering standards by
June30,2020.
Solids Handling Optimization – Complete commissioning and optimize
performanceof new solids handling facilitiesateach plant by December 31,
2019.
Strategic Plan – Complete new Strategic Plan for adoption by the Board of
DirectorsbyNovember30,2019.
Two Year Budget – Complete new two-year budget for adoption by the
Board ofDirectorson June 24,2020.
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-593 Agenda Date:9/25/2019 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:David Shawver, Board Chairman
SUBJECT:
GENERAL MANAGER’S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No.OCSD 19-12 entitled,“A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District approving salary increases and salary range adjustments for the General
Manager for Fiscal Year 2019/2020,Fiscal Year 2020/2021,and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”,authorizing
the Board Chair to implement increases consisting of a 3%salary range adjustment and
corresponding salary increase annually and up to a 2.5%merit increase annually based on job
performance as determined by the Board of Directors commencing in the first pay period of July 2019
for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
BACKGROUND
The General Manager of the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)is employed on an
At-Will basis and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
According to Section 6 of the General Manager’s At-Will Agreement,the “District’s Steering
Committee shall meet with the General Manager in August of each year during the term of this
Agreement to review and evaluate his performance over the prior year.The Steering Committee
shall make its recommendation(s)to the Board concerning adjustment to the compensation and/or
benefits paid or provided to the General Manager, to be effective in July of the year of the review”.
The Sanitation District’s Board of Directors has taken action in recent years to attract and retain
critical executive-and management-level employees,ensuring compensation and benefits are
competitive with the labor market.
The General Manager’s salary market position in 2016 was extremely low when compared to the
Sanitation District’s comparison agencies.Salary market position for the Sanitation District’s General
Manager was at the 7th percentile in 2016 compared with the Sanitation District’s comparison
agencies. Board actions in the past two (2) years have significantly improved this issue.
Salary increases and benefits package additions in the most recent employment contract have
placed the Sanitation District’s General Manager at the 68th percentile in salary as of July 2019.
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RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Offer competitive compensation and benefits
·Maintain positive employer-employee relations
·Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
·Comply with OCSD Policy (Policy 6.1 Appraisal of Performance)and the General Manager’s
At-Will Employment Agreement
PROBLEM
The General Manager’s current salary market position is at the 68th percentile.The Sanitation District
targets the 75th percentile for its overall market position and the General Manager’s compensation
currently falls below that mark.Additionally,salary market position for the General Manager could
deteriorate if the salary range were to remain static while comparison agencies provide salary
increases. This could potentially put the Sanitation District at risk for retention of executive staff.
Also,Fiscal Year 2019/2020 increases for the Sanitation District’s executive management and
managers are currently under consideration.Salary compaction and internal alignment issues could
arise in the future if the General Manager’s salary range were to remain unchanged as other
positions’ salaries increase.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Adopt Resolution No.OCSD 19-12,entitled “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District approving salary increases and salary range adjustments for the General
Manager for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”.
The proposed salary increases annually for three years consist of a 3%salary range adjustment and
corresponding salary increase and up to a 2.5%merit increase each fiscal year based on job
performance as determined by the Board of Directors.This is projected to move the General
Manager’s market position to the 75th percentile in salary by June 2022.
The Sanitation District is committed to maintaining a competitive compensation market position that
attracts and retains top employment talent.It is the Sanitation District’s philosophy to compensate
employees competitively and equitably;understanding the relative market position assists with that
determination.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Potential retention issue of highly skilled and experienced executive staff.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
June 2019 -Steering Committee conducted the annual performance evaluation of the General
Manager for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 in closed session.
July 2017 -Steering Committee conducted the annual performance evaluation of the General
Manager for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 in closed session.Resolution No.OCSD 16-29 included
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Manager for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 in closed session.Resolution No.OCSD 16-29 included
direction on adjustments to the compensation for Fiscal Year 2017/2018;no further Board action was
needed to implement.
November 2016 -Approved Resolution No.OCSD 16-29,which authorized adjustments to the
General Manager’s compensation and benefits for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 and Fiscal Year 2017/2018,
specifically a base building salary increase and a salary range adjustment of 8.0%in July 2016 and a
base building salary increase and a salary range adjustment of 8% in July 2017, respectively.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The agency’s accomplishments during the past year include the following:
·Achieving successful negotiation and implementation of eleven agreements with various other
public agencies
·Reaffirming the Sanitation District’s AAA credit ratings
·Achieving the service level goal with only one sewer spill in over two years
·Maintaining 100%compliance with its ocean discharge permit over a continuous six-year
period (a first for the Sanitation District)
·Addressing potential air quality permit violations
·Commissioning new dewatering facilities
·Making progress toward Cal OSHA VPP safety program certification
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The total salary cost increase is not to exceed $99,340 for the three-year period.Compensation and
benefits costs, including impacts to existing benefits, are not to exceed a total amount of $111,202.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
·Resolution No. OCSD 19-12
·General Manager’s Current & Proposed Salary Schedule
·General Manager’s At-Will Employment Agreement
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OCSD 19-12-1
RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 19-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING
SALARY INCREASES AND SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019/2020, FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021, AND FISCAL YEAR
2021/2022.
WHEREAS, the General Manager provides organizational leadership, strategic
direction, and District oversight for Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD); and
WHEREAS, the General Manager serves in an at-will employment capacity, which
may be terminated at any time by the Board with or without cause; and
WHEREAS, it is OCSD’s philosophy to compensate employee classifications
competitively, which currently can be achieved through alignment with the salary market;
and
WHEREAS, the July 1, 2018, At-Will Agreement with the General Manager
provides that, “District’s Steering Committee shall meet with General Manager in August
of each year during the term of this Agreement to review and evaluate his performance
over the prior year. The Steering Committee shall make its recommendation(s) to the
Board concerning adjustment to the compensation and/or benefits paid or provided to
General Manager, to be effective in July of the year of review. After consideration of the
recommendation(s) of the Steering Committee, the Board shall determine and approve
the compensation, including benefits, payable to General Manager, which generally
becomes effective July of the fiscal year of the review”; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee commenced its review of the General
Manager’s performance in June 2019, finalized its review and made its recommendation
to the Board on September 25, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER:
1.That the At-Will Agreement with the General Manager (Attached hereto as
Exhibit 1) setting forth the terms and conditions of his employment, including
a salary increase in the first pay period of July 2019, consisting of a 3.0%
salary range adjustment and corresponding salary increase and 2.5% merit
increase as determined by the Board of Directors, not to exceed 5.5% total,
is hereby approved to be effective retroactively to the first pay period of July
2019;
2.A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2020, consisting of a 3.0%
OCSD 19-12-2
salary range adjustment and corresponding salary increase and up to 2.5%
merit increase to be determined by the Board of Directors based on job
performance, not to exceed 5.5% total;
3.A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2021, consisting of a 3.0%
salary range adjustment and corresponding salary increase and up to 2.5%
merit increase to be determined by the Board of Directors based on job
performance, not to exceed 5.5% total; AND
4.That the Board Chair, or his designee, is authorized to implement the changes
to salary range and salary items approved herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
September 25, 2019.
______________________________
David John Shawver
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OCSD 19-12-3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 19-12 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 25th day of September 2019, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of Orange County Sanitation District this 25th day of September 2019.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
General Manager Salary Schedule
Current
Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
EM37 Annual 255,778$ 268,861$ 282,610$ 297,066$ 312,250$
Monthly 21,315$ 22,405$ 23,551$ 24,755$ 26,021$
Hourly 122.97$ 129.26$ 135.87$ 142.82$ 150.12$
Proposed Salary Range Adjustment 3.0%
Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
EM37 Annual 263,453$ 276,931$ 291,096$ 305,968$ 321,610$
Monthly 21,954$ 23,078$ 24,258$ 25,497$ 26,801$
Hourly 126.66$ 133.14$ 139.95$ 147.10$ 154.62$
Proposed Salary Range Adjustment 3.0%
Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
EM37 Annual 271,357$ 285,230$ 299,832$ 315,141$ 331,261$
Monthly 22,613$ 23,769$ 24,986$ 26,262$ 27,605$
Hourly 130.46$ 137.13$ 144.15$ 151.51$ 159.26$
Proposed Salary Range Adjustment 3.0%
Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
EM37 Annual 279,490$ 293,779$ 308,818$ 324,605$ 341,203$
Monthly 23,291$ 24,482$ 25,735$ 27,050$ 28,434$
Hourly 134.37$ 141.24$ 148.47$ 156.06$ 164.04$
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
GENERAL MANAGER, FY 2018-19
GENERAL MANAGER, Proposed FY 2019-20
GENERAL MANAGER, Proposed FY 2020-21
GENERAL MANAGER, Proposed FY 2021-22
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
James D. Herberg
General Manager
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
THIS AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement")is entered into,to be
effective the 1st day of July, 2019, by and between:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as
"District";
AND
JAMES D.HERBERG, sometimes hereinafter referred to as "General
Manager"; collectively referred to herein as (“the Parties”)
RECITALS
WHEREAS, District desires to continue to employ James D.Herberg ("Mr. Herberg"),
as General Manager of District,pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in this
Agreement;and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herberg,by virtue of his education,training and experience,is fully
qualified to fill the position of General Manager and desires to continue to serve the District
as its General Manager, pursuantto the terms and conditions ofthis Agreement; and
WHEREAS,per Resolution No. 19-XX adopted on September 25, 2019, the District's
Board of Directors has approved and authorized the Board Chair to execute this "At-Will
Employment Agreement"to include a base building salary increase of 5.5% of his current
salary.
WHEREAS, at the beginning of negotiations of a new Employment Agreement, the
parties agreed that any salary changes agreed to would take effect retroactively to the first pay
period of July 2019, which is the first pay period in the current fiscal year.
NOW,THEREFORE,the Parties hereto agree asfollows:
Section 1:District hereby continues to employ Mr. Herberg to serve as General Manager
of the Orange County Sanitation District, commencing on the effective date hereof, and continuing
until termination by either Party, as provided in this Agreement.
In that capacity,Mr. Herberg agrees to perform the functions and duties of General
Manager, the administrative head of the District, as prescribed by the laws of the State of
California, and by the rules, regulations, decisions,and directions of the Board of Directors of
District (hereinafter referred to as "Board"). The General Manager's duties may involve
expenditures of time in excess of the regularly established workday or inexcess of a forty-hour
work week and may also include time outside normal office hours (including attendance at
Board and Committee meetings).General Manager is classified as an exempt employee under
the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and shall not be entitled to any additional compensation
for hours worked inexcess offorty in awork week.
Section 2:Mr. Herberg shall be employed in an "at-will" capacity serving at the sole
pleasure of the Board.Either party to this Agreement may terminate the Agreement at any time
for any reason with or without cause, and without hearing, upon 30 days' notice to the other
party.Mr.Herberg is advised and acknowledges that he has none of the termination rights of a
Regular employee of the District. Except as expressly provided herein, and as a condition of
employment, Mr. Herberg knowingly, willingly and voluntarily gives up, waives, and disclaims
any and all rights he may have, express or implied,to any notice and/or hearing before or after
termination,and/or to any continuedemployment with the District after termination.
As an "at-will" employee, Mr. Herberg understands that he may be subject to termination
with or without cause at the sole discretion of the Board, notwithstanding that the other
provisions of the District's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (hereinafter referred to as
"Manual") apply to Mr. Herberg. If the District terminates employment without cause, Mr. Herberg shall
be given a thirty (30) day Notice of Termination and severance pay in an amount equal to six (6)
months of his then current annual base salaryupon Mr. Herberg’s execution of a valid written release
of legal claims.
If the District terminates this Agreement (thereby terminatingMr. Herberg's employment) without
cause, and Mr. Herberg executes a valid written release of legal claims, the severance pay is
considered a cash settlement related to the termination of Mr. Herberg and waiver of legal claims and
shall be fully reimbursed to the District by Mr. Herberg if Mr. Herberg is convicted of a crime involving
an abuse of his office or position. Abuse of office or position shall have the meaning set forth in
Government Code 53243.4, as may be amended, of either (1) an abuse of public authority, including,
but not limited to, waste, fraud and violation of the law under color of authority, or (2) a crime against
public justice, including, but, not limited to, a crime described in Title 7 (commencing with Section 92
of Part 1 of the Penal Code). Mr. Herberg shall reimburse such severance pay to the District no later
than six (6) months after such conviction. If Mr. Herberg terminates his employment with 30 days'
notice, the Board shall have the right to accept his resignation effective the date notice is given. Such
decision to accept his resignation earlier shall not be considered a termination without cause and shall
not entitle Mr. Herberg to receive the severance pay noted above.
Section 3:The term of this Agreement shall commence on the effective date above and
continue for an indefinite duration, until terminated by either Party pursuant to Section 2 above, or
unless terminated or amended as provided herein.
Section 4:As compensation for the services to be performed hereunder, upon the effective
date of this Agreement, District agrees to pay General Manager an annual base salary for services
rendered of three hundred six thousand one hundred ninety-six dollars ($306,196), subject to all
applicable deductions and withholdings of any and all sums required by then current state, federal or
local law, along with deductions of applicable sums the General Manager is obligated to pay because
of participation in plans and programs described in this Agreement, and paid biweekly in accordance
with the District's established accounting and payroll practices at the same time and in the same
manner as other employees of the District. No increase in salary may exceed the compensation
permitted by the applicable salary range for the classification established by duly adopted Resolution
of the Board.
For Years Two and Three of the employment contract, compensation will adjust as follows:
1. A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2020, consisting of a 3.0% salary range
adjustment and corresponding salary increase and up to 2.5% merit increase to be
determined by the Board of Directors based on job performance, not to exceed 5.5% total;
2. A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2021, consisting of a 3.0% salary range
adjustment and corresponding salary increase and up to 2.5% merit increase to be
determined by the Board of Directors based on job performance, not to exceed 5.5% total.
Section 5:Forthe period of this Agreement,District shall provide Mr.Herberg with a fixed
benefit package that includes the following:
•Personal Leave –accrued based on years of service for all paid hours, including
hours actually worked and hours in a paid-leave payroll status, on a biweekly
basis in accordance with the Manual. Personal leave accruals shall not exceed
four hundred forty (440) hours as of December 31 of each year. Any hours in
excess of said limit, will be paid to Mr. Herberg in January in an amount equal to
the hourly rate of compensation.
•Administrative Leave -40 hours per fiscal year,granted and not eligible for
annual cash out.
•Investment Incentive Salary (llS) - 6%of base salary applied on a biweekly fiscal
year basis, and a flat amount of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250)
annually.
•Deferred Compensation - OCSD-paid annual allocation for 2019, 2020, and
2021 of $11,000 allocated on a biweekly calendar year basis.
•Car Allowance – OCSD-paid annual allocation of $8,400.
•Added Medical Allowance – OCSD-paid annual allocation for 2019, 2020, and
2021 of six thousand dollars ($6,000).
Mr. Herberg's benefit package also shall include benefits consistent with the Manual for:
holiday pay; medical, dental, vision and life insurance at three times base salary;long-term and
short-term disability insurance; and employee assistance program. Additionally,Mr. Herberg's
benefit package shall include executive disability insurance benefits, consistent with those
provided to OCSD managers.
These benefits shall remain in full force and effect unless and until replaced by an amendment
to this Agreement,signed by Mr. Herberg and approved by the Board, which amendment shall include
the effective date thereof.
Section 6:District's Steering Committee shall meet with General Manager in August of
each year during the term of this Agreement to review and evaluate his performance over the
prior year.The Steering Committee shall make its recommendation(s) to the Board concerning
adjustment to the compensation and/or benefits paid or provided to General Manager, to be
effective in July of the year of review.After consideration of the recommendation(s) of the
Steering Committee,the Board shall determine and approve the compensation,including
benefits, payable to General Manager, which generally becomes effective July of the fiscal year
of the review. Failure of the District to review and evaluate the performance of the General
Manager pursuant to this section shall not affect the right of the District to terminate the General
Manager's employment and shall not be considered a breach of thisAgreement.
Section 7:Mr.Herberg shall be a Participant Member in the Orange County Employees
Retirement System ("OCERS"). District shall pay the required employer's contribution and 0%
of Mr.Herberg's required contribution towards membership inOCERS.
Section 8:District shall reimburse General Manager for all expenses paid by him and
incurred for non-personal,job-related District business that are reasonably necessary to the
General Manager's service to the District. The District agrees to either pay such expenses in
advance or to reimburse the expenses, so long as the expenses are incurred and submitted
according to the criteria established by District's budget and/or normal expense reimbursement
procedures pursuant to applicable policy Resolutions.To be eligible for reimbursement,all
expenses must be supported by documentation meeting the District's policies and requirements
and must be submitted within time limits established by the District. Such reimbursement shall
not be considered a benefit.
Section 9:During the period of this Agreement, it is agreed that General Manager shall
devote his fulltime,skills, labor and attention to said employment. At no time may General
Manager undertake outside activities consisting of consultant work,speaking engagements,
writing, lecturing, or other similar professional activities for money or other consideration without
prior approval of District’s Steering Committee. However, the expenditure of reasonable amount
of time for educational, charitable, or professional activities shall not be deemed a breach of
this Agreement if those activities do not conflict or materially interfere with the services
required under this Agreement, and shall not require the prior written consent of the Steering
Committee.
This Agreement shall not be interpreted to prohibit General Manager from making
passive personal investments or conducting private business affairs,provided those activities
are not deemed to be a conflict of interest by state law nor do they conflict or materially interfere
with the services requiredunderthis Agreement.
Section 10:The Board has the sole discretion to determine whether the District shall pay
General Manager pending an investigation into any alleged misconduct by General Manager. In
the event that the District's Board determines,in its sole discretion, that it is inthe best interest
of the District for General Manager to be placed on paid administrative leave pending such an
investigation, General Manager shall fully reimburse any salary provided for that purpose if the
misconduct for which the General Manager was under investigation results in the General
Manager being convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position as defined in
Section 2 of this Agreement. General Manager shall reimburse such salary to the District no
later than six months after such conviction.
Section 11:In the event that the District provides funds for the legal criminal defense of
General Manager,General Manager shall fully reimburse said funds to the District if the
General Manager is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his/her office or position as
defined in Section 2 of this Agreement. General Manager shall reimburse such criminal legal
defense fees to the District nolater than six months after such conviction.
Section 12:The terms and conditions of employment for General Manager, including
other employment benefits for the General Manager that are not specifically provided for inthis
Agreement, shall be governed by the Manual,to the extent that amendments to the Manual
made after the effective date of this Agreement are not inconsistent with the provisions of this
Agreement. In the event of any such inconsistency or conflict, the provisions of this Agreement
shall govern.
Section 13:This Agreement supersedes any and all other prior agreements, either
oral or in writing, between the Parties hereto with respect to the employment of Mr. Herberg by
District, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the Parties with respect to
that employment in any manner whatsoever. Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that
no representation,inducement, promise,or agreement, orally or otherwise,has been made by
any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any Party,which is not embodied herein, and that no
other agreement, statement,or promise not contained inthis Agreement or Employment shall
be valid or bindingon either Party.
Section 14:Any notices to be given hereunder by either Party to the other shall be in
writing and may be transmitted by personal delivery, or by mail, registered or certified,postage
prepaid, with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the Parties at the
addresses maintained in the personnel records of District, but each Party may change that
address by written notice in accordance with this Section.Notices delivered personally shall be
deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt; mailed notices shall be deemed
communicated as ofthe date of mailing.
Section 15:Any modifications of this Agreement will be effective only if set forth in
writing and signed by the Parties.
Section 16:The failure of either Party to insist on strict compliance with any of the
terms,covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other Party, shall not be deemed a
waiver of that term, covenant,or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or
power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for
all or any other times.
Section 17:If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, void or unenforceable,the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in
full force without being impaired or invalidated inany way.
Section 18:This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California and all applicable ordinances,policies and resolutions.
Section 19:General Manager acknowledges that he has had the opportunity and has
conducted an independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement. General
Manager acknowledges that he has made an independent judgment upon the financial and
legal effects of the Agreement and has not relied upon representation of the District,its elected
or appointed officers and officials, agents or employees other than those expressly set forth in
this Agreement. General Manager acknowledges that he has been advised to obtain, and has
availed himself of, legal advice with respect to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this At-Will Employment
Agreement as follows.
"DISTRICT"
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
"GENERAL MANAGER”
By: _______________________________
James D. Herberg Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BRADLEY R. HOGIN
GENERAL COUNSEL
_________________________
Bradley R. Hogin
"CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS"
By: _______________________________
David John Shawver Date
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-596 Agenda Date:9/25/2019 Agenda Item No:4.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND MANAGER GROUP
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-13 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increases, salary range adjustments, and a
minor increase to 457(b) matching contributions for At-Will Executive Management Team
employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”,
authorizing the General Manager to implement increases consisting of a 3% salary range
adjustment annually and corresponding salary increases and up to a 5% merit increase
annually based on job performance as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed
Step 5 of the corresponding salary range, commencing in the first pay period of July 2019 for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-14 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District approving salary increases, salary range adjustments, and a
minor increase to 457(b) matching contributions for unrepresented management employees
for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”, authorizing the
General Manager to implement increases consisting of a 3% salary range adjustment annually
and corresponding salary increases and up to a 5% merit increase annually based on job
performance as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed Step 5 of the
corresponding salary range, commencing in the first pay period of July 2019 for Fiscal Year
2019/2020.
BACKGROUND
Executive Management Team Group
There are five (5)Executive Management Team (EMT)employees who provide executive leadership,
strategic direction,and department oversight for the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation
District).EMT employees serve in at-will employment status,which may be terminated at any time,
with or without cause, with no liability to the Sanitation District.
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Currently, the EMT’s salary market position is at the 68th percentile based on July 2019 data.
The General Manager is recommending salary increases annually for three years that consist of a
3%salary range adjustment and corresponding salary increases and up to a 5%merit increase each
fiscal year based on individual job performance,not to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding salary
range, as determined by the General Manager.
Additionally,the General Manager is recommending an increase in the matching 457(b)contribution
from up to $200 a month to up to $300 a month for Executive Management Team members who do
not receive Investment Incentive Salary (IIS)or are assigned to the classic open or PEPRA pension
plans.
In 2016,the Board authorized the General Manager to administer the Board-approved EMT pay plan
through a pay-for-performance system with pay range steps.The pay-for-performance system
allows for merit increases to be paid only to EMT employees who meet specific goals assigned by
the General Manager related to his District Work Plan and departmental initiatives.
Pursuant to the understanding with the EMT members at the beginning of discussions,the salary
changes and salary range adjustments would take effect the first pay period in July of the current
fiscal year, 2019.
Manager Group
There are fourteen (14)employees in nine (9)manager classifications at the Sanitation District who
oversee staff within a particular division and align performance with the goals of the agency.In
recent years,the Sanitation District has reduced the number of managers,resulting in significant cost
savings and increased efficiencies,and broader scopes of responsibilities.Managers are not
represented by a bargaining unit and represent themselves as a group in discussions with the
General Manager regarding wages, benefits, and other conditions of employment.
Currently, the Manager Group’s salary market position is at the 73rd percentile based on July 2019
data.
The General Manager is recommending salary increases annually for three years that consist of a
3%salary range adjustment and corresponding salary increases and up to a 5%merit increase each
fiscal year,not to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding salary range,based on individual job
performance as determined by the General Manager.
Additionally,the General Manager is recommending an increase in the matching 457(b)contribution
from up to $200 a month to up to $300 a month for managers who do not receive Investment
Incentive Salary (IIS) or are assigned to the classic open or PEPRA pension plans.
In 2016,the Board authorized the General Manager to administer the Board-approved Manager
Group pay plan through a pay-for-performance system with pay range steps.The pay-for-
performance system allows for merit increases to be paid only to Manager Group employees who
meet specific goals assigned by the General Manager related to his District Work Plan and
departmental initiatives.
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Pursuant to the understanding with the Manager Group members at the beginning of discussions,the
salary changes and salary range adjustments would take effect the first pay period of July in the
current fiscal year, 2019.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
·Offer competitive compensation and benefits
·Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
PROBLEM
Koff &Associates,an independent Human Resources consulting company,recently evaluated
classification and compensation data among the Sanitation District’s 17 comparison agencies in a
labor market study to refresh data from the Sanitation District’s most recent Classification and
Compensation Study (C&C Study).The results of the July 2019 data refresh indicate that the EMT
and Manager Group salaries at the Sanitation District are positioned near the 75th percentile targeted
by the Sanitation District.Currently,the EMT are at the 68th percentile of market,and the Manager
Group is at the 73rd percentile as compared to peers in like positions.
Data indicates that by the year 2022,80%of EMT employees and 64%of management employees
will be eligible for retirement,making succession planning,retention,and recruitment high priorities at
the Sanitation District.As the Sanitation District looks to promote employees from the supervisory
ranks into Management and EMT positions,these potential internal employees are currently faced
with a decision to continue at the Sanitation District or look outside the organization for higher level
positions that may be more attractive in the market.In addition,if the Sanitation District seeks to
recruit employees from outside the agency to fill potential EMT and management position openings
due to retirement,the Sanitation District should ensure it provides competitive pay compared to the
labor market to support the ability to attract and retain top talent.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Adopt Resolution No.OCSD 19-13 entitled,“A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District approving salary increases,salary range adjustments,and a minor
increase to 457(b)matching contributions for At-Will Executive Management Team employees for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020,Fiscal Year 2020/2021,and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”,and Resolution No.
OCSD 19-14 entitled,“A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District
approving salary increases,salary range adjustments,and a minor increase to 457(b)matching
contributions for unrepresented management employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020,Fiscal Year
2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”.
Based on prior Board authorization,the General Manager entered into discussions with the EMT and
Manager Group employees,which resulted in the proposed 3%salary range adjustments and
corresponding salary increases annually,up to a 5%merit increase each fiscal year based on
individual job performance as determined by the General Manager,and a minor increase in 457(b)
matching contributions.
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RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Risks may include losing top talent and of not being able to attract top talent due to decline in salary
market position, not maintaining the Sanitation District’s targeted 75th percentile in salary market
position, and impacting internal alignment across employee groups, potentially causing compaction
issues between unrepresented groups and represented groups.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
November 2016 -Approved Resolution No.OCSD 16-27 and Resolution No.OCSD 16-28,which
established a pay-for-performance compensation system with pay range steps for Executive
Management and Manager Groups,respectively.Also,the Resolutions authorized the General
Manager to administer the Board-approved Executive Management Team and Manager pay plans.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Executive Management Team
Executive Management Team members are employed on an At-Will basis and serve at the pleasure
of the General Manager.The General Manager is authorized,per the Board’s Personnel Policies and
Procedures,to periodically adjust the rate of compensation for Executive Management Team
members who have signed At-Will agreements so long as no adjustment exceeds the compensation
permitted by the applicable salary range.
The five (5)At-Will employees of the Sanitation District’s EMT are relied upon heavily to provide
leadership,strategic direction,and department oversight at the Sanitation District.These individuals
serve in key leadership positions that are critical to the success of the agency.
Executive Management Team members hold the following classifications:
Executive Management Team Classifications
Assistant General Manager & Director of Operations and Maintenance
Assistant General Manager & Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Director of Engineering
Director of Environmental Services
Director of Human Resources
The Sanitation District is committed to maintaining a competitive compensation market position that
attracts and retains top employment talent.It is the Sanitation District’s philosophy to compensate
employees competitively and equitably;understanding the relative market position assists in that
determination.
The comprehensive District-wide C&C Study completed by Koff &Associates in 2016 revealed that
EMT salaries for all classifications were significantly below the 75th percentile.Over the previous five
(5)years,the group’s aggregate market position had declined from the 60th percentile in 2011 to the
33rd percentile in 2016.
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Salary structure changes and salary range adjustments approved by the Board in 2017 and 2018
accomplished the goal of bringing the Sanitation District’s EMT salary ranges in line with the market’s
75th percentile (with the top of the range being at the 75th percentile)by 2019.The current proposed
three-year salary range adjustments are designed to keep pace with comparison agency increases
and thereby maintain the Sanitation District’s current market position.
The ability of employees on the EMT to move through their respective pay ranges is based on their
ability to meet the Sanitation District’s goals in a pay-for-performance pay system.
Manager Group
The nine (9)classifications that comprise the Sanitation District’s Manager Group are relied upon
heavily to provide day-to-day leadership to support strategic direction and division management
oversight at the Sanitation District.These individuals serve in key leadership positions that are
critical to the success of the agency.
Manager Group members hold the following classifications:
Manager Group Classifications
Administration Manager
Controller
Engineering Manager (6)
Environmental Lab & Ocean Monitoring Manager
Human Resources & Risk Manager
IT Systems & Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Operations Manager
Purchasing & Contracts Manager
The comprehensive District-wide C&C Study completed by Koff &Associates in 2016 revealed that
the Manager Group salaries for all classifications were significantly below the 75th percentile.The
Manager Group’s market position had declined from the 70th percentile in 2011 to the 55th percentile
in 2016.
Salary structure changes and salary range adjustments approved by the Board in 2017 and 2018
accomplished the goal to bring the Sanitation District’s Manager Group salary ranges in line with the
75th percentile (with the top of the range being at the 75th percentile)by 2019.The current proposed
three-year salary range adjustments are designed to keep pace with comparison agency increases
and thereby maintain the Sanitation District’s current market position.
The ability for employees in the Manager Group to move through their respective pay ranges is
based on their ability to meet the Sanitation District’s goals in a pay-for-performance pay system.
CEQA
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The costs of the salary range adjustment,salary increases,and minor adjustments to benefits are
approximately $920,897 over the three-year term for both EMT and Managers combined.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
·Resolution No. OCSD 19-13 (Executive Management Team)
·Current Executive Management Team Pay Table
·Proposed Executive Management Team Pay Tables, July 2019 to June 2022
·Resolution No. OCSD 19-14 (Manager Group)
·Current Manager Group Pay Table
·Proposed Manager Group Pay Tables, July 2019 to June 2022
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OCSD 19-13-1
RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 19-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING SALARY
INCREASES, SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS, AND A MINOR
INCREASE TO 457(B) MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR AT-WILL
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2019/2020, FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021, AND FISCAL YEAR
2021/2022
WHEREAS, there are five (5) executive management team employees at the
Orange County Sanitation District (“OCSD”) who provide executive leadership, strategic
direction, and department oversight for OCSD; and
WHEREAS, executive management team employees serve in at-will employment
status, which may be terminated at any time by either the General Manager or an
executive management team employee with or without cause with no liability; and
WHEREAS, in 2016 the Board authorized the General Manager to administer the
Board approved Executive Management pay plan through a pay for performance system
with pay range steps; and
WHEREAS, the General Manager entered into discussions with executive
management employees, which resulted in agreed upon proposed salary increases,
salary range adjustments, performance-based merit increases, and minor benefit
adjustments; and
WHEREAS, the parties agreed that the salary changes would take effect
retroactively to the first pay period in July 2019 and the start of the new fiscal year in
alignment with the other employee unit increases.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER:
That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes and approves the following changes to
salaries and benefits for Executive Management Team members, which shall become
effective the first pay period of July 2019:
A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2019, consisting of a 3.0% salary
range adjustment and corresponding salary increases and up to 5.0% merit
increase as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed 8.0% total and not
to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding pay range, is hereby approved to be
effective retroactively to the first pay period of July 2019;
A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2020, consisting of a 3.0% salary
range adjustment and corresponding salary increases and up to 5.0% merit
OCSD 19-13-2
increase as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed 8.0% total and not
to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding pay range;
A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2021, consisting of a 3.0% salary
range adjustment and corresponding salary increases and up to 5.0% merit
increase as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed 8.0% total and not
to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding pay range;
An increase in the amount of the matching 457(b) contribution to provide up to
$300 a month for Executive Management Team employees who do not receive IIS
or are assigned to the classic open or PEPRA plans.
That the General Manager, or his designee, is authorized to implement the changes
to salary ranges, salaries, benefits, and performance increases approved herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
September 25, 2019.
________________________________
David John Shawver
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OCSD 19-13-3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 19-13 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 25th day of September 2019, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of Orange County Sanitation District this 25th day of September 2019.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Classification Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Assistant General Manager EM32 226,074$ 237,635$ 249,788$ 262,562$ 275,990$
Director of Engineering EM27 199,817$ 210,035$ 220,776$ 232,067$ 243,935$
Director of Operations & Maintenance EM26 194,943$ 204,912$ 215,392$ 226,407$ 237,985$
Director of Environmental Services
Director of Finance & Administrative Services
Director of Human Resources
FY 2018/2019 (Current Year)
Rates Effective July 6, 2018
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
EM25 190,188$ 199,914$ 210,138$ 220,885$ 232,181$
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Classification Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Assistant General Manager EM32 232,856$ 244,774$ 257,275$ 270,442$ 284,274$
Director of Engineering EM27 205,816$ 216,341$ 227,386$ 239,034$ 251,264$
Director of Operations & Maintenance EM26 200,782$ 211,078$ 221,853$ 233,210$ 245,128$
Director of Environmental Services
Director of Finance & Administrative Services
Director of Human Resources
Classification Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Assistant General Manager EM32 239,845$ 252,117$ 264,992$ 278,554$ 292,802$
Director of Engineering EM27 211,994$ 222,830$ 234,208$ 246,210$ 258,794$
Director of Operations & Maintenance EM26 206,814$ 217,402$ 228,509$ 240,198$ 252,491$
Director of Environmental Services
Director of Finance & Administrative Services
Director of Human Resources
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
EM25 201,781$
FY 2020/2021 (Year Two)
PROPOSED Rates for July 2020
FY 2019/2020 (Year One)
PROPOSED Rates for July 2019
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
EM25 195,894$ 205,899$ 216,445$ 227,510$ 239,158$
212,077$ 222,934$ 234,333$ 246,334$
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Classification Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Assistant General Manager EM32 247,042$ 259,688$ 272,938$ 286,915$ 301,579$
Director of Engineering EM27 218,358$ 229,507$ 241,238$ 253,594$ 266,573$
Director of Operations & Maintenance EM26 213,013$ 223,933$ 235,373$ 247,395$ 260,062$
Director of Environmental Services
Director of Finance & Administrative Services
Director of Human Resources
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
FY 2021/2022 (Year Three)
PROPOSED Rates for July 2021
253,718$ EM25 207,834$ 218,442$ 229,632$ 241,363$
OCSD 19-14-1
RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 19-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING SALARY
INCREASES, SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS, AND A MINOR
INCREASE TO 457(B) MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2019/2020, FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021, AND FISCAL YEAR
2021/2022
WHEREAS, there are fourteen (14) employees in the management employees job
classifications at the Orange County Sanitation District (“OCSD”) who serve as
organizational leaders and oversee staff within particular divisions and/or workgroups to
align performance outcomes with the strategic goals of the agency; and
WHEREAS, management employees are unrepresented and meet directly with
the General Manager about terms and conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, in 2016 the Board authorized the General Manager to administer the
Board approved Manager Group pay plan through a pay for performance system with pay
range steps; and
WHEREAS, the General Manager entered into discussions with the management
employees, which resulted in agreed upon proposed salary increases, salary range
adjustments, performance-based merit increases, and minor benefit adjustments; and
WHEREAS, the parties agreed that the salary changes would take effect the first
pay period in July 2019 and the start of the new fiscal year in alignment with the other
employee unit increases.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER:
That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes and approves the following changes to
salaries and benefits for management employees, which shall become effective the first
pay period of July 2019:
A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2019, consisting of a 3.0% salary
range adjustment and corresponding salary increases and up to 5.0% merit
increase as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed 8.0% total and not
to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding pay range, is hereby approved to be
effective retroactively to the first pay period of July 2019;
A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2020, consisting of a 3.0% salary
range adjustment and corresponding salary increases and up to 5.0% merit
OCSD 19-14-2
increase as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed 8.0% total and not
to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding pay range;
A salary increase in the first pay period of July 2021, consisting of a 3.0% salary
range adjustment and corresponding salary increases and up to 5.0% merit
increase as determined by the General Manager, not to exceed 8.0% total and not
to exceed Step 5 of the corresponding pay range;
An increase in the amount of the matching 457(b) contribution to provide up to
$300 a month for Executive Management Team employees who do not receive IIS
or are assigned to the classic open or PEPRA plans.
That the General Manager, or his designee, is authorized to implement the changes to
salary ranges and structure, salaries, benefits, and performance increases approved
herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
September 25, 2019.
________________________________
David John Shawver
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OCSD 19-14-3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 19-14 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 25th day of September 2019, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of Orange County Sanitation District this 25th day of September 2019.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Classification Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Engineering Manager EM18 159,999$ 168,181$ 176,782$ 185,823$ 195,326$
Administration Manager
Controller
Environmental Lab & Ocean Monitoring Manager
Human Resources & Risk Manager
IT Systems & Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Operations Manager
Purchasing & Contracts Manager
FY 2018/2019 (Current Year)
Rates Effective July 6, 2018
MANAGERS GROUP
EM16 152,289$ 160,077$ 168,264$ 176,869$ 185,914$
7/5/19
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Classification Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Engineering Manager EM18 164,798$ 173,243$ 182,083$ 191,401$ 201,198$
Administration Manager
Controller
Environmental Lab & Ocean Monitoring Manager
Human Resources & Risk Manager
IT Systems & Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Operations Manager
Purchasing & Contracts Manager
Classification Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Engineering Manager EM18 169,748$ 178,443$ 187,553$ 197,142$ 207,230$
Administration Manager
Controller
Environmental Lab & Ocean Monitoring Manager
Human Resources & Risk Manager
IT Systems & Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Operations Manager
Purchasing & Contracts Manager
PROPOSED Rates for July 2020
MANAGERS GROUP
EM16 161,574$ 169,832$ 178,526$ 187,636$ 197,225$
FY 2019/2020 (Year One)
PROPOSED Rates for July 2019
MANAGERS GROUP
191,484$
FY 2020/2021 (Year Two)
EM16 156,873$ 164,881$ 173,326$ 182,166$
7/5/19
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Classification Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Engineering Manager EM18 174,844$ 183,788$ 193,190$ 203,049$ 213,449$
Administration Manager
Controller
Environmental Lab & Ocean Monitoring Manager
Human Resources & Risk Manager
IT Systems & Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Operations Manager
Purchasing & Contracts Manager
FY 2021/2022 (Year Three)
PROPOSED Rates for July 2021
MANAGERS GROUP
EM16 166,420$ 174,928$ 183,872$ 193,273$ 203,132$
7/5/19
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-597 Agenda Date:9/25/2019 Agenda Item No:5.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE GROUP COMPENSATION BENEFITS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-15 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District approving salary range adjustments and consideration to
establish a Health Retirement Account for unrepresented exempt confidential employees for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”.
B. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-16 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District approving salary range adjustments, a minor increase in
Development Pay, and consideration to establish a Health Retirement Account for
unrepresented non-exempt confidential employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal Year
2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”.
BACKGROUND
Confidential employees perform duties and responsibilities that support Orange County Sanitation
District (Sanitation District)management with labor relations.Confidential employees are not
represented by a bargaining unit and meet directly with the General Manager regarding terms and
conditions of employment.
Exempt level confidential employees perform work and duties that align with that of employees in the
Supervisor Group and Professional Group bargaining units.However,due to their job duties in
support of the labor relations program,confidential employees are not represented by a bargaining
unit.Therefore,although they are in separate groups,unrepresented exempt level confidential
employees’wages and benefits historically have aligned with represented employees’negotiated
wages and benefits in the Supervisor Group and Professional Group.
Similarly,non-exempt level confidential employees perform work and duties that align with that of
employees in the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA)bargaining units.However,due to
their job duties in support of the labor relations program,confidential employees are not represented
by a bargaining unit.Therefore,although they are in separate groups,unrepresented non-exempt
confidential employees’wages and benefits historically have aligned with represented employees’
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negotiated wages and benefits in the OCEA groups.
The General Manager is proposing the following adjustments for exempt-and non-exempt-level
confidential employees that align with represented employee wages and benefits.
·Salary Range Adjustments (3-Year Cost: $363,934)
·3%salary range adjustment and corresponding salary increases in Year 1;3%salary range
adjustment and corresponding salary increases in Year 2;and 3%salary range adjustment
and corresponding salary increases in Year 3.
·Insurance -Conduct discussions to consider establishment of Health Retirement Account
(HRA) for employees.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
·Offer competitive compensation and benefits
·Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
·Maintain positive employer-employee relations
·Provide professional growth and development
PROBLEM
The Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)between the Sanitation District and similarly situated
groups in the Supervisory and Professional Management Group (SPMG)and OCEA -Administrative
&Clerical Unit bargaining units that became effective on July 1,2016,expired on June 30,2019.
Successor MOUs were approved by the Board on August 28,2019,for the similarly situated SPMG
and OCEA groups,including salary increases of 3%annually for each of the three years of the
agreements.Terms for the similarly situated exempt-and non-exempt level Confidential Group
employees have not yet been approved.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-15, entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District approving salary range adjustments and consideration to establish a
Health Retirement Account for unrepresented exempt confidential employees for Fiscal Year
2019/2020, Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year 2021/2022”.
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 19-16, entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District approving salary range adjustments, a minor increase in Development
Pay, and consideration to establish a Health Retirement Account for unrepresented non-exempt
confidential employees for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, Fiscal Year 2020/2021, and Fiscal Year
2021/2022”.
TIMING CONCERNS
Labor agreements including salary increases for the corresponding represented groups were
approved at the August 28, 2019 Board of Directors meeting.
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Salary and benefits for other unrepresented employees,including Executive Management Team and
Managers, will be considered at the September 25, 2019, Board of Directors meeting.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
·Potential labor instability
·Possible impacts to morale
·Inconsistency in compensation between represented and unrepresented classifications
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
August 2019 -Board approved successor Memoranda of Understanding,including salary
adjustments,for represented employees in similarly situated groups in the SPMG and OCEA
bargaining units for Fiscal Years 2019/2020, 2020/2021, and 2021/2022.
November 2016 -Approved Resolutions No.OCSD 16-25 and 16-26,which provided salary
adjustments to non-exempt and exempt confidential employees,respectively,for Fiscal Years
2016/2017, 2017/2018, and 2018/2019 based on similarly situated groups.
October 2016 -Approved Resolutions No.OCSD 16-21 and 16-22,which provided salary
adjustments for represented employees in similarly situated groups in the SPMG and OCEA
bargaining units for Fiscal Years 2016/2017, 2017/2018, and 2018/2019.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There are currently fifteen (15) exempt level confidential employees at the Sanitation District in seven
(7) classifications. Confidential employees are those employees who, with authorized access, assist
and act in a confidential capacity to and for persons who formulate, determine, and effectuate
management policies with respect to labor relations.
Exempt level confidential employees hold the following classifications:
Assistant Clerk of the Board
Clerk of the Board
Human Resources Analyst
Human Resources Supervisor
Principal Human Resources Analyst
Secretary to the General Manager
Senior Human Resources Analyst
There are currently two (2) non-exempt confidential employees at the Sanitation District in one (1)
classification. Confidential employees are those employees who, with authorized access, assist and
act in a confidential capacity to and for persons who formulate, determine, and effectuate
management policies with respect to labor relations.
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Non-exempt confidential employees hold the following classification: Human Resources Assistant.
Confidential employees are not represented by a bargaining unit; instead, confidential employees
represent themselves as a group in informal discussions with the Sanitation District’s General
Manager regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The General
Manager recommends the following changes:
·Salary
Year 1 - 3% Salary Increase, retroactive to the first pay period of July 2019.
Year 2 - 3% Salary Increase, effective the first pay period of July 2020.
Year 3 - 3% Salary Increase, effective the first pay period of July 2021.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The total cost of the salary range adjustment increases and minor changes to benefits for confidential
employee classifications is approximately $368,363 over the three-year term.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
·Resolution No. OCSD 19-15 (Exempt Confidential Employees)
·Resolution No. OCSD 19-16 (Non-Exempt Confidential Employees)
·Current Salary Schedule for Confidential Group (FY 2018/2019)
·Proposed Salary Schedules for Confidential Group for FY 2019/2020, FY 2020/2021, and FY
2021/2022
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OCSD 19-15-1
RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 19-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING
SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS AND CONSIDERATION TO
ESTABLISH A HEALTH RETIREMENT ACCOUNT FOR
UNREPRESENTED EXEMPT CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020, FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 &
FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
WHEREAS, there are seventeen (17) employees in the confidential employees
job classifications at the Orange County Sanitation District ("OCSD") who, with
authorized access, assist and act in a confidential capacity to and for persons who
formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies with respect to labor
relations; and
WHEREAS, there are fifteen (15) confidential employees holding exempt level
classifications; and
WHEREAS, exempt level confidential employees are unrepresented and meet
directly with the General Manager about terms and conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, the General Manager recently entered into discussions with the
exempt level confidential employees and completed negotiations in August 2019, which
resulted in agreed upon proposed changes to wages and benefits that align with those
agreed upon for represented employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration thereof, the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND
ORDER:
1.That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes and approves the following
changes to wage and benefits for exempt level confidential employees, which shall
become effective as noted:
a)Salaries
To align with similarly situated represented employee classifications,
exempt level confidential employees’ salaries shall be adjusted per the
following:
Year 1 – 3.0% Salary Range Adjustment and corresponding
salary increase, retroactive to the first pay period of July 2019.
Year 2 – 3.0% Salary Range Adjustment and corresponding
salary increase, effective the first pay period of July 2020.
Year 3 – 3.0% Salary Range Adjustment and corresponding
salary increase, effective the first pay period of July 2021.
OCSD 19-15-2
b) Insurance
Conduct discussions to consider establishment of Health
Retirement Account (HRA) for employees.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
September 25, 2019.
_____________________________________
David John Shawver
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OCSD 19-15-3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 19-15 was passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 25th day of September 2019, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of Orange County Sanitation District this 25th day of September 2019.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
OCSD 19-16-1
RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 19-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING
SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS, A MINOR INCREASE IN
DEVELOPMENT PAY, AND CONSIDERATION TO ESTABLISH A
HEALTH RETIREMENT ACCOUNT FOR UNREPRESENTED
NON-EXEMPT CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019/2020, FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 & FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
WHEREAS, there are seventeen (17) employees in the confidential employees
job classifications at the Orange County Sanitation District ("OCSD") who, with
authorized access, assist and act in a confidential capacity to and for persons who
formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies with respect to labor
relations; and
WHEREAS, there are two (2) confidential employees holding a non-exempt
classification; and
WHEREAS, non-exempt confidential employees are unrepresented and meet
directly with the General Manager about terms and conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, the General Manager recently entered into discussions with the non-
exempt confidential employees and completed negotiations in August 2019, which
resulted in agreed upon proposed changes to wages and benefits that align with those
agreed upon for represented employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration thereof, the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND
ORDER THE FOLLOWING:
1.That the Board of Directors hereby authorizes and approves the following
changes to wage and benefits for non-exempt confidential employees, which shall
become effective as noted:
a)Salaries
To align with similarly situated represented employee classifications,
non-exempt confidential employees’ salaries shall be adjusted per the
following:
Year 1 – 3.0% Salary Range Adjustment and corresponding
salary increase, retroactive to the first pay period of July 2019.
Year 2 – 3.0% Salary Range Adjustment and corresponding
salary increase, effective the first pay period of July 2020.
Year 3 – 3.0% Salary Range Adjustment and corresponding
salary increase, effective the first pay period of July 2021.
OCSD 19-16-2
b) Benefits
Increase Development Pay for Certification/License for non-exempt
confidential employees to $15.24 per pay period per certificate or
license with a maximum of three (3) certificates and/or licenses.
c) Insurance
o Conduct discussions to consider establishment of Health
Retirement Account (HRA) for employees.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
September 25, 2019.
________________________________
David John Shawver
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OCSD 19-16-3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 19-16 was passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 25th day of September 2019, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of Orange County Sanitation District this 25th day of September 2019.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Rates Effective July 6, 2018
Pay STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Grade 1 2 3 4 5
Human Resources Supervisor CON90 61.88$ 64.99$ 68.21$ 71.62$ 75.22$
128,710.40$ 135,179.20$ 141,876.80$ 148,969.60$ 156,457.60$
Clerk of the Board CON84 53.34$ 56.01$ 58.81$ 61.75$ 64.84$
Principal Human Resources Analyst CON84 110,947.20$ 116,500.80$ 122,324.80$ 128,440.00$ 134,867.20$
Senior Human Resources Analyst CON76 43.82$ 45.96$ 48.27$ 50.69$ 53.22$
91,145.60$ 95,596.80$ 100,401.60$ 105,435.20$ 110,697.60$
Assistant Clerk of the Board CON73 40.65$ 42.69$ 44.82$ 47.06$ 49.42$
Secretary to the General Manager CON73 84,552.00$ 88,795.20$ 93,225.60$ 97,884.80$ 102,793.60$
Human Resources Analyst CON70 37.76$ 39.65$ 41.64$ 43.73$ 45.91$
78,540.80$ 82,472.00$ 86,611.20$ 90,958.40$ 95,492.80$
Human Resources Assistant CON67 36.47$ 38.29$ 40.21$ 42.21$ 44.32$
75,857.60$ 79,643.20$ 83,636.80$ 87,796.80$ 92,185.60$
CONFIDENTIAL GROUP
Classification
3/1/19
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Pay STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Grade 1 2 3 4 5
Human Resources Supervisor CON90 63.74$ 66.94$ 70.26$ 73.77$ 77.48$
132,579.20$ 139,235.20$ 146,140.80$ 153,441.60$ 161,158.40$
Clerk of the Board CON84 54.94$ 57.69$ 60.57$ 63.60$ 66.79$
Principal Human Resources Analyst CON84 114,275.20$ 119,995.20$ 125,985.60$ 132,288.00$ 138,923.20$
Senior Human Resources Analyst CON76 45.13$ 47.34$ 49.72$ 52.21$ 54.82$
93,870.40$ 98,467.20$ 103,417.60$ 108,596.80$ 114,025.60$
Assistant Clerk of the Board CON73 41.87$ 43.97$ 46.16$ 48.47$ 50.90$
Secretary to the General Manager CON73 87,089.60$ 91,457.60$ 96,012.80$ 100,817.60$ 105,872.00$
Human Resources Analyst CON70 38.89$ 40.84$ 42.89$ 45.04$ 47.29$
80,891.20$ 84,947.20$ 89,211.20$ 93,683.20$ 98,363.20$
Human Resources Assistant CON67 37.56$ 39.44$ 41.42$ 43.48$ 45.65$
78,124.80$ 82,035.20$ 86,153.60$ 90,438.40$ 94,952.00$
Pay STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Grade 1 2 3 4 5
Human Resources Supervisor CON90 65.65$ 68.95$ 72.37$ 75.98$ 79.80$
136,552.00$ 143,416.00$ 150,529.60$ 158,038.40$ 165,984.00$
Clerk of the Board CON84 56.59$ 59.42$ 62.39$ 65.51$ 68.79$
Principal Human Resources Analyst CON84 117,707.20$ 123,593.60$ 129,771.20$ 136,260.80$ 143,083.20$
Senior Human Resources Analyst CON76 46.48$ 48.76$ 51.21$ 53.78$ 56.46$
96,678.40$ 101,420.80$ 106,516.80$ 111,862.40$ 117,436.80$
Assistant Clerk of the Board CON73 43.13$ 45.29$ 47.54$ 49.92$ 52.43$
Secretary to the General Manager CON73 89,710.40$ 94,203.20$ 98,883.20$ 103,833.60$ 109,054.40$
Human Resources Analyst CON70 40.06$ 42.07$ 44.18$ 46.39$ 48.71$
83,324.80$ 87,505.60$ 91,894.40$ 96,491.20$ 101,316.80$
Human Resources Assistant CON67 38.69$ 40.62$ 42.66$ 44.78$ 47.02$
80,475.20$ 84,489.60$ 88,732.80$ 93,142.40$ 97,801.60$
FY 2020-21 (Year Two)
FY 2019-20 (Year One)
PROPOSED Rates for July 2019
CONFIDENTIAL GROUP
Classification
PROPOSED Rates for July 2020
CONFIDENTIAL GROUP
Classification
Orange County Sanitation District
Classification and Compensation Plan
Pay STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
Grade 1 2 3 4 5
Human Resources Supervisor CON90 67.62$ 71.02$ 74.54$ 78.26$ 82.19$
140,649.60$ 147,721.60$ 155,043.20$ 162,780.80$ 170,955.20$
Clerk of the Board CON84 58.29$ 61.20$ 64.26$ 67.48$ 70.85$
Principal Human Resources Analyst CON84 121,243.20$ 127,296.00$ 133,660.80$ 140,358.40$ 147,368.00$
Senior Human Resources Analyst CON76 47.87$ 50.22$ 52.75$ 55.39$ 58.15$
99,569.60$ 104,457.60$ 109,720.00$ 115,211.20$ 120,952.00$
Assistant Clerk of the Board CON73 44.42$ 46.65$ 48.97$ 51.42$ 54.00$
Secretary to the General Manager CON73 92,393.60$ 97,032.00$ 101,857.60$ 106,953.60$ 112,320.00$
Human Resources Analyst CON70 41.26$ 43.33$ 45.51$ 47.78$ 50.17$
85,820.80$ 90,126.40$ 94,660.80$ 99,382.40$ 104,353.60$
Human Resources Assistant CON67 39.85$ 41.84$ 43.94$ 46.12$ 48.43$
82,888.00$ 87,027.20$ 91,395.20$ 95,929.60$ 100,734.40$
FY 2021-22 (Year Three)
PROPOSED Rates for July 2021
CONFIDENTIAL GROUP
Classification