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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as
a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 12, 2020 and March 18, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-20 and Executive Order N-29-20, which temporarily suspend portions of the Brown Act which addresses the conduct of public meetings.
The General Manager and the Chairman of the Board of Directors have determined that due to the size of the Orange County Sanitation District’s Board of Directors (25), and the health and safety of the members, the Board of Directors will be participating in meetings of the Board telephonically and Internet accessibility.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Your participation is always welcome. The Steering Committee meeting will be available to the public online at:
https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
You may submit your comments and questions in writing for the Steering Committee’s consideration in advance of the meeting only by sending them to OCSDClerk@ocsd.com with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the
item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. Submit your written comments by 5 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. All public comments will be provided to the Steering Committee and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record.
Thank you.
July 15, 2020
NOTICE OF MEETING
STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Due to the spread of COVID-19, the Orange County Sanitation District will
be holding all upcoming Board and Committee meetings by
teleconferencing and Internet accessibility. This meeting will be available
to the public online at:
https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County
Sanitation District will be held in the manner indicated above on
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES
August 26, 2020
September 23, 2020
October 28, 2020
November 18, 2020 *
December 16, 2020 *
January 27, 2021
February 24, 2021
March 24, 2021
April 28, 2021
May 26, 2021
June 23, 2021
July 28, 2021
* Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: July 22, 2020 Meeting Time: 5:00 p.m. Committee Members David Shawver, Board Chair…………………………………………… ____ John Withers, Board Vice-Chair……………………………………….. ____ Robert Collacott, Operations Committee Chair……………………… ____ Peter Kim, LaPA Committee Chair……………………………………… ____ Chad Wanke, Administration Committee Chair……………………… ____ Glenn Parker, Member-At-Large…………………………………..…… ____ Tim Shaw, Member-At-Large…………………………………………… ____
Others Brad Hogin, General Counsel………………………………………... ____
Staff
Jim Herberg, General Manager……………………………………… ____ Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager………………………. ____ Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager………………………... ____ Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources………..…………… ____ Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering………..……………………… ____ Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services………..…….…… ____ Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board…………...…………………………… ____ Other Staff Present
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 06/16/2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Complete Roster AGENCY/CITIES
ACTIVE DIRECTOR
ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
Anaheim
Lucille Kring
Denise Barnes Brea Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp Buena Park Fred Smith Connor Traut Cypress Mariellen Yarc Stacy Berry Fountain Valley Steve Nagel Patrick Harper Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Jan Flory Garden Grove Steve Jones John O’Neill Huntington Beach Erik Peterson Lyn Semeta Irvine Christina Shea Anthony Kuo
La Habra Tim Shaw Rose Espinoza La Palma Peter Kim Nitesh Patel Los Alamitos Richard Murphy Dean Grose Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner Orange Mark Murphy Kim Nichols Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith Santa Ana Nelida Mendoza David Penaloza Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt Schelly Sustarsic Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren Tustin Allan Bernstein Chuck Puckett Villa Park Robert Collacott Chad Zimmerman Sanitary/Water Districts
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
James M. Ferryman
Bob Ooten Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen Margie L. Rice Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers
Douglas Reinhart
Yorba Linda Water District Brooke Jones Phil Hawkins County Areas
Board of Supervisors Doug Chaffee Donald P. Wagner
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
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, July 22, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Clerk of the Board
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
You may submit your comments and questions in writing for the Committee's consideration by sending them to
the Clerk of the Board at OCSDClerk@ocsd.com with the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the
item number relevant to your comment)" or "PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM". Submit your written
comments by 5:00 p.m. on July 21, 2020. All public comments will be provided to the Committee and may be
read into the record or compiled as part of the record.
REPORTS:
The Board Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of
general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion,
without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in
the regular order of business.
1.2020-1090APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 24, 2020.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
06-24-2020 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
2.2020-985JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL
WATER RESEARCH PROJECT AUTHORITY (SCCWRP)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 20-04 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Tenth Amended
Joint Powers Agreement confirming the creation of the agency known as
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Authority (SCCWRP),
providing for continuation of SCCWRP for five years from July 1, 2021 through
June 30, 2026”; and
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 22, 2020
B. Approve annual funding in the amount of $515,000 for FY 2021/22; $530,450 for
FY 2022/23; $546,363 for FY 2023/24; $562,754 for FY 2024/25; and $579,637
for FY 2025/26.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
Draft Resolution No. OCSD 20-04
JPA 10th Amendment
Attachments:
NON-CONSENT:
3.2020-1167GENERAL MANAGER’S FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 DRAFT WORK PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Draft Work Plan.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
General Manager's Draft FY 2020-21 Work Plan
2020 Strategic Plan
Attachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Board, the
Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate negotiations,
pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9,
54957 or 54957.6, as noted.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation; (c)
employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are exempt from public disclosure
under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Board during a permitted closed session and are
not available for public inspection. At such time the Board takes final action on any of these subjects, the minutes
will reflect all required disclosures of information.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION.
CS-1 2020-1166CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Number of Cases: 1
Victor Garcia vs. OCSD, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
WC648C32852
Agenda Report
Memo re V. Garcia WCAB Claim
Attachments:
CS-2 2020-1165CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Initiation of litigation regarding development fees and conditions at Project OCSD
Headquarters Building: City of Fountain Valley
Agenda Report
Memo re Anticipated Litigation Headquarters Building
Attachments:
CS-3 2020-1164PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 54957(b)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Number of Employees: 1
·General Manager
Agenda Report
Memo re General Manager Evaluation
Attachments:
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 22, 2020
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2020 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 #:2020-1090 Agenda Date:7/22/2020 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 June 24, 2020.
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 19-19
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 24, 2020
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Orange County Sanitation District
Minutes for the
STEERING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
5:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Chairman David Shawver on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 5:04
p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Shawver
stated that the meeting was being held telephonically and via audio/video teleconferencing in
accordance with the Governor's Executive Order No. N-29-20, due to the Coronavirus
Pandemic (COVID-19).
The Clerk of the Board announced the teleconference meeting guidelines and stated that
votes will be taken by roll call.
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
PRESENT:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker, Tim Shaw and Chad Wanke
ABSENT:None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the
Board; and Brian Engeln were present in the Board Room. Assistant General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering Kathy
Millea, Director of Environmental Services Lan Wiborg, Director of Human Resources Celia
Chandler,Tom Grant, Laura Klinger,Tina Knapp, Laura Maravilla, Jeff Mohr, and Wally Ritchie
participated telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin (General Counsel) was present in the Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore announced that she received a request from General Manager
Jim Herberg to pull Item No. 3 from the agenda.
REPORTS:
Chair Shawver announced that the July Operations, Administration, and Legislative and
Public Affairs Committees will be held on their regular date and time and will continue to take
place remotely.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes June 24, 2020
General Manager Jim Herberg provided a brief COVID-19 update.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2020-1111
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held May 27, 2020.
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker, Tim Shaw and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2019-2020 WORK PLAN YEAR-END
UPDATE
2020-1049
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the General Manager’s FY 2019-2020 Work Plan Year-End Update.
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker, Tim Shaw and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
3.INTERIM FOOD WASTE RECEIVING FACILITY, PROJECT NO.
P2-124, AND PRICING POLICY DISCUSSION
2020-1092
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA.
Information Item.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes June 24, 2020
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54956.9(d)(4) & 54957(b)(1):
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:15 p.m. to discuss two 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)(4)
2020-1112
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Initiation of litigation regarding development fees and conditions at Project OCSD
Headquarters Building: City of Fountain Valley
CS-2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 54957(b)(1)2020-1005
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Number of Employees: 1
·General Manager
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Committee reconvened in regular session at 6:02 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Brad Hogin did not provide a report.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes June 24, 2020
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Shawver declared the meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. to the next Steering Committee
meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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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 #:2020-985 Agenda Date:7/22/2020 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT,SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATER RESEARCH
PROJECT AUTHORITY (SCCWRP)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 20-04 entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District approving the Tenth Amended Joint Powers Agreement
confirming the creation of the agency known as Southern California Coastal Water Research
Project Authority (SCCWRP), providing for continuation of SCCWRP for five years from July 1,
2021 through June 30, 2026”; and
B. Approve annual funding in the amount of $515,000 for FY 2021/22; $530,450 for FY 2022/23;
$546,363 for FY 2023/24; $562,754 for FY 2024/25; and $579,637 for FY 2025/26.
BACKGROUND
The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Authority (SCCWRP)is a research institute
formed in 1969 as a Joint Powers agency (JPA).The JPA agreement results from the signatory
agencies,the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District),the City of Los Angeles,the City
of San Diego,and the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County,pooling resources to
address the scientific understanding of linkages among human activities,natural events,and the
health of the Southern California coastal environment.This Agreement provides for the continuation
of SCCWRP,a public entity separate and apart from the Signatories.The item is being brought
forward now due to the necessary approvals and signature compilations of each agency.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators,resource recovery and
watershed agencies
·Leverage resources through cooperative projects with regional agencies in marine monitoring
and improvements in environmental analysis
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File #:2020-985 Agenda Date:7/22/2020 Agenda Item No:2.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
The Sanitation District would cease to be a member of SCCWRP and no longer be a participant in
coordinated regional studies,benefit directly from SCCWRP research studies,and would no longer
have direct access to open discussions with regulatory staff.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
April 2016 -Approve Resolution No.OCSD 16-06,Ninth Amended Joint Powers Agreement
confirming the creation of an agency known as Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
Authority.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Sanitation District is a founding member of SCCWRP and has held continuous membership
since its inception.SCCWRP membership provides three major benefits to the Sanitation District:1)
SCCWRP is an unbiased regional provider for research focused on areas of concern of its members
agencies and the environmental community at large,2)SCCWRP coordinates regional studies and
inter-agency collaborations for its members,such as the quinquennial Bight projects,and 3)
SCCWRP provides a forum where regulators and the regulated community can engage in open and
productive dialog to address areas of concern or compliance issues,involving current and future
permit requirements to achieve the goals of both agencies.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing Ordinance.This
item has been budgeted.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Draft Resolution No. OCSD 20-04
·SCCWRP Tenth Amended Joint Powers Agreement
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OCSD 20-04-1
RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 20-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPROVING
THE TENTH AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CONFIRMING THE CREATION OF AN AGENCY KNOWN
AS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATER
RESEARCH PROJECT AUTHORITY (SCCWRP),
PROVIDING FOR CONTINUATION OF SCCWRP FOR
FOUR YEARS FROM JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2026
The Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District, DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER as follows:
Section 1: That certain Tenth Amended Joint Powers Agreement Confirming
the Creation of an Agency Known as Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
Authority (SCCWRP), dated July 1, 2021, by and between Orange County Sanitation
District and the City of Los Angeles, County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles
County, and the City of San Diego, providing for continuation of SCCWRP for a five-year
period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026, is hereby approved and accepted.
Section 2: That payment of the District’s proportional share of the contribution
by the signatory agencies, in a total amount not to exceed $1,850,000, is hereby
approved, as follows:
FY 2021-2022
FY 2022-2023
FY 2023-2024
FY 2024-2025
FY 2025-2026
$ 515,000
$ 530,450
$ 546,363
$ 562,754
$ 579,637
Section 3: That the Chair and Clerk of the Board of the Orange County
Sanitation District are hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement in a
form approved by the General Counsel.
OCSD 20-04-2
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
July 22, 2020.
_______________________________
David John Shawver
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
___________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OCSD 20-04-3
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 20-04 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 22nd day of July 2020, 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 22nd day of July 2020.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
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TENTH AMENDED
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CONFIRMING THE CREATION OF
AN AGENCY KNOWN AS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
COASTAL WATER RESEARCH PROJECT AUTHORITY
This Amended Joint Powers Agreement which confirms the creation of an agency known
as SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATER RESEARCH PROJECT AUTHORITY ,
commonly known as SCCWRP, is made and entered into effective the first day of July, 2021, by
and between the City of Los Angeles, a municipal corporation ("Los Angeles"), the Orange
County Sanitation District, a special district ("Orange County District"), the City of San Diego, a
municipal corporation ("San Diego") and County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles
County, a special district ("Los Angeles County District"), hereinafter "Signatories"
(collectively) or "Signatory" (individually).
WHEREAS, the Signatories entered into a Ninth Amended Joint Powers Agreement
confirming the creation of an agency known as Southern California Coastal Water Research
Project Authority, effective July 1, 2017;
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Signatories to provide for the continuation of
SCCWRP pursuant to this Tenth Amended Joint Powers Agreement ("Agreement"):
NOW, THEREFORE, the Signatories hereto do agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE
This Agreement provides for the continuation of a public entity separate and apart from
the Signatories to this Agreement to administer this Agreement, the purpose of which is to
enhance the scientific foundation for management of Southern California’s ocean and associated
coastal watershed resources.
2. CREATION OF SCCWRP
Pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 Government Code (Sections 6500 et
seq.), the parties hereby confirm the existence of an agency as a public entity, separate and apart
from the Signatories to this Agreement to be known as SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL
WATER RESEARCH PROJECT AUTHORITY (hereinafter "SCCWRP"). Such agency shall,
through the Commission referred to below, administer and execute this Agreement.
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3. ORGANIZATION
SCCWRP shall be governed by a ten-member Commission composed of representatives
of public bodies with accountability for water quality management and aquatic protection in the
Southern California Bight as follows:
(a) Associate Director, Water Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Region IX;
(b) Deputy Director, Division of Water Quality, California State Water Resources
Control Board;
(c) Executive Officer, Regional Water Quality Control Board - Los Angeles Region;
(d) Executive Officer, Regional Water Quality Control Board - Santa Ana Region;
(e) Executive Officer, Regional Water Quality Control Board - San Diego Region;
(f) Director, Bureau of Sanitation, City of Los Angeles;
(g) Chief Engineer and General Manager, County Sanitation District No. 2 of
Los Angeles County;
(h) General Manager, Orange County Sanitation District;
(i) Director of Public Utilities, City of San Diego; and
(j) Ocean Protection Council Executive Director/Deputy Secretary for Ocean and
Coastal Policy, California Natural Resources Agency.
The Commission shall meet at least four times each calendar year and at such other
appropriate intervals as are necessary to conduct the business of SCCWRP. All such meetings
shall be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act, commencing with Section 54950 of the Government
Code of the State of California. Five members shall constitute a quorum and a simple majority
vote of that quorum shall be required for action to be taken.
A staff designee may be appointed as an alternate by the person holding the offices set
forth above and shall act as a member of the Commission in place of such officer during his or
her absence, inability or refusal to act and shall serve indefinitely at the pleasure of the
appointing officer and until a successor is appointed, or until such designee dies, becomes
incapacitated or resigns. Such designation shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the
Executive Director at the offices of SCCWRP.
Upon the concurrence of two-thirds vote of the members of the Commission, public
bodies of the Commission may designate a new permanent representative.
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The Commission shall, at its first meeting and thereafter at its first meeting following
July 1 of each succeeding year, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among its members. The Vice
-Chair shall assume the responsibilities of the Chair in the absence of the Chair and the Chair’s
alternate.
The Commission members shall serve for a term identical to the term of this Agreement,
and such term shall be extended automatically as the Agreement is extended. The Commission
members shall not be entitled to compensation for attendance or expenses.
Administrative and purchasing policies and procedures shall be established by the
Commission and shall comply with the law of the State of California.
The debts, liabilities and obligations of SCCWRP shall not constitute the debts, liabilities
or obligations of any of the Commission members or members of any Advisory Board of
SCCWRP. Such debts, liabilities or obligations shall only be those of SCCWRP.
Upon the concurrence of two-thirds vote of the members of the Commission, other public
agencies having a power common to the Signatories may be added as parties to this Agreement
and each such party shall acknowledge its agreement to the terms hereof by executing this
Agreement upon authorization of its governing Board. Such additional agency or agencies shall
have responsibilities identical to those of the Signatories as set forth in paragraph 4 hereof; and
the Chief Executive Officer thereof, together with his or her designee, shall be a member and
alternate member of the Commission with those powers conferred upon the Signatories. The
financial contribution required of such additional agency or agencies shall be determined by a
majority of the Commission members representing the Signatories.
4. COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Establishing and appointing members of advisory boards, committees, other like
groups and consultants as it deems appropriate to further the purposes of this Agreement;
(b) Hiring an Executive Director and establishing his or her responsibilities in
addition to those detailed herein. Two-thirds vote of the members of the Commission
shall be required for hiring the Executive Director;
(c) Overseeing development and approving SCCWRP’s Research Plan;
(d) Approving the SCCWRP’s Annual Operating Budget, recognizing that the
contributions of the Signatories shall be as provided in Section 8 hereof and taking into
account other projected sources of income;
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(e) Reviewing and approving, on an annual basis, the salaries and benefits for the
Executive Director and other staff. Two-thirds vote of the members of the Commission
including two-thirds of the signatories shall be required for adoption;
(f) Conducting a performance review of the Executive Director on an annual basis;
(g) Reviewing the financial status of SCCWRP;
(h) Establishing objectives, priorities, policies, guidelines, and other such
responsibilities as may be appropriate from time to time; and
(i) Taking such further action as it deems appropriate to carry out the purposes of this
Agreement.
5. ASSOCIATE COMMISSION MEMBERS
Associate Commission members attend and participate fully in Commission meetings,
and are entitled to one-quarter vote. Associate Commission members shall have responsibilities
identical to those of the Signatories as set forth in Section 4 above.
Upon execution of the attached Associate Commission Member Agreement, SCCWRP’s
Associate Commission members shall be composed of representatives of public bodies with
accountability for water quality management and aquatic protection as follows:
Ventura County Watershed Protection District;
Los Angeles County Flood Control District;
County of Orange; and
County of San Diego.
Upon concurrence of two-thirds vote of the members of the Commission, other public
agencies having a power common to the Signatories may be invited to become Associate
Commission Members of the agency. Each party shall acknowledge its agreement to the terms
set forth in an associate Commission member agreement. Thereupon the Chief Executive
Officer thereof, or substitute representative pursuant to Section 3, or his or her designee as an
alternate, shall serve as members of the Commission.
6. ADVISORY BOARDS
The Commission may from time to time appoint one or more advisory boards to assist in
carrying out the objectives of SCCWRP. The Commission shall determine the purpose and need
for such board(s) and the necessary qualifications for individuals appointed to the board(s).
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Each member of the advisory board(s) shall be entitled to compensation for his or her
consulting services as established by the Commission from time to time. In addition, each
member of the advisory board(s) shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses
reasonably and necessarily incurred, as well as travel and per diem expenses in an amount or at a
rate established from time to time by the Commission.
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Commission shall appoint an Executive Director under whose general supervision
and control SCCWRP shall be conducted. In accordance with paragraph 4(b) the Executive
Director shall be appointed by the Commission and shall serve at the pleasure of the
Commission.
The Executive Director's compensation shall be set at a level that adequately takes into
consideration factors including, but not limited to, the proficiency with which the agency is
directed, the degree of satisfactory progress in completing the approved research plan, success in
obtaining outside funding and success in managing SCCWRP's budget.
8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Developing recommended research priorities and objectives for consideration by
the Commission and directing research programs;
(b) Reviewing and editing reports and manuscripts produced by SCCWRP's scientific
staff;
(c) Managing day-to-day operations;
(d) Managing the personnel activities of SCCWRP as is necessary to fulfill the
purposes of this Agreement, subject to such periodic review and approval as the
Commission deems appropriate;
(e) Delegating such authority as is necessary to staff to insure the smooth operation
of the organization:
(f) Securing outside grants and other funding in support of SCCWRP's research
objectives in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 regarding grants and contracts;;
(g) Entering into agreements on behalf of SCCWRP in accordance with the policies
and procedures governing purchases of supplies, equipment and services adopted from
time to time by the Commission;
(h) Providing reports to the Commission on the status of research in progress, Annual
Operating Budgets (actual versus budgeted) and cash flow analysis;
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(i) Having charge of handling and having access to any property of SCCWRP upon
the filing of a fidelity bond in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000); and
(j) Acting as Secretary to SCCWRP until such time as the Commission appoints
another person to this office.
9. FUNDING
Each Signatory shall provide annual funding on July 1 of each year for SCCWRP during
the term of this agreement according to the following schedule:
FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26
$515,000 $530,450 $546,363 $562,754 $579,637
Each Associate Commission member of the agency will be required to provide annual
funding on July 1 of each year according to the following schedule:
FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26
$128,750 $132,613 $136,591 $140,689 $144,909
The fiscal year (FY) is defined as being from July 1 of the current calendar year to and
including June 30 of the following calendar year.
As a condition to the addition of any public agency as party to this Agreement pursuant to
paragraph 3 hereof, the public agencies which are then signatories to this Agreement may, by a
vote of their Commission representatives, modify the funding set forth above in a manner which
takes into account the financial needs of SCCWRP, provided that funding of any existing
signatory shall not exceed that set forth above.
In such event, all new and existing Signatories, through their Commission
representatives, shall execute a supplement to this Agreement entitled Supplement To Funding
Pursuant to Paragraph 9 and shall attach it to this Agreement.
It is further agreed that SCCWRP, through its Executive Director, shall use its best efforts
in procuring sources of income other than contributions from the Signatories. Such sources
include, but are not limited to, income from grants or contracts from federal and state agencies.
Grants and contracts may be entered into by the Executive Director, or Deputy Director in
his/her absence, to the limit of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per individual
agreement and any grant or contract in excess of said sum but no more than Two Hundred and
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) may be entered into by the Executive Director, or Deputy
Director in his/her absence, provided it is approved by the Chair of the Commission prior to
acceptance and execution by the Executive Director or Deputy Director. Any grant or contract in
excess of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) shall require the prior express
approval of the Commission, or by the Chair of the Commission should an emergency action be
required prior to the next Commission meeting.
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The Commission shall yearly, on or before June 30, adopt and issue an estimated Annual
Operating Budget that projects the funds necessary to maintain and operate SCCWRP for the
forthcoming fiscal year being from July 1 of the current calendar year to and including June 30
of the following calendar year. The Budget shall, among other things, contain a statement of
anticipated outside sources of revenue and shall not exceed the sum of the total contributions by
the signatories, as hereinabove provided, plus the outside revenue.
In the event that any Signatory is unable or unwilling to pay to SCCWRP the funding
attributable to it for the upcoming fiscal year as set forth above, then such Signatory shall notify
in writing each of the other Signatories and SCCWRP of its inability no later than February 1.
Such Signatory shall thereupon be deemed to have withdrawn from this Agreement and
SCCWRP created hereby, effective as of July 1 of such year. SCCWRP shall continue in effect
and all provisions hereof shall be binding except that the maximum net funds which may be
requested of the Signatories shall not be increased above the individual agency contributions set
forth above, unless otherwise agreed to by all of the remaining Signatories.
In the absence of such notification, each Signatory shall be deemed to have consented to
such expenditure and the amount thereof shall, on July 1, become an enforceable obligation of
each Signatory to the extent permitted by law.
Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude a Signatory from advancing all or a portion of
its contribution to SCCWRP.
None of the Signatories to this Agreement shall be entitled by virtue of withdrawal to
receive any payment of money or share of assets of SCCWRP except as may be agreed upon by
the remaining Signatories.
10. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Amended Joint Powers Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from July 1,
2021 through June 30, 2026 inclusive.
In the event that any Signatory chooses to withdraw from SCCWRP, then such Signatory
shall notify in writing each of the other Signatories and SCCWRP of its decision, no later than
February 1. Such Signatory shall thereupon be deemed to have withdrawn from this Agreement
and SCCWRP created hereby effective as of June 30 of such year. SCCWRP shall continue in
effect and all provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the remaining
Signatories.
In the event that any non-Signatory agency of the Commission chooses to withdraw from
SCCWRP, then such Commission agency shall notify SCCWRP of its decision in writing at least
thirty (30) days prior to the date of anticipated withdrawal. Such Commission agency shall be
thereupon deemed withdrawn from participation on the date specified in this notice provided
such notice is given at least 30 days prior to the anticipated withdrawal and SCCWRP.
SCCWRP shall continue in effect and be governed by the remaining Commission members.
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11. SCOPE AND CONDUCT OF SCCWRP
The scope of SCCWRP's research work shall be reviewed and approved annually by the
Commission, which shall seek the advice and counsel of the Executive Director and any other
outside advisors deemed necessary or appropriate.
The mechanism for review shall be a working research plan, revised annually or as
otherwise necessary as determined by the Commission, stating the overall goals and objectives
and including an outline of the known current and anticipated future year's research, staffing and
funding necessary to successfully achieve the research objectives of this Agreement.
The Commission shall, from time to time, but not less than once each year, submit a
report to the governing bodies of each of the Signatories of this Agreement that shall include, but
not be limited to, a summary of research accomplishments during the past year, discussion of
research in progress and a financial statement.
12. AGENCIES OF SCCWRP
The Executive Director is hereby appointed the Treasurer of SCCWRP and shall be
responsible for the disposition of the funds of SCCWRP. The Executive Director is also
appointed Auditor of SCCWRP.
The Treasurer and Auditor shall make such reports and cause such audits of the accounts
and records of SCCWRP to be made as are required by law.
The Commission shall employ such legal counsel as it determines shall best serve the
interests of SCCWRP.
SCCWRP shall be strictly accountable for all funds and shall report all receipts and
disbursements.
The manner of exercising the common power provided for herein shall be subject to the
restrictions on the manner of exercising such power of the Los Angeles County District.
13. ACCOUNTING
SCCWRP shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by
good accounting practice. The Treasurer of SCCWRP shall have custody of the funds of
SCCWRP and disbursement shall be made by the Treasurer in accordance with applicable
procedures. Any earnings on the funds of SCCWRP shall be credited to and be a part of the
funds of SCCWRP.
The fiscal year of SCCWRP shall begin on the first day of July of each year and shall end
on the thirtieth day of June of the following.
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The Auditor shall contract with an independent certified public accountant to make an
annual audit of the account and records of SCCWRP. A report thereof shall be filed as a public
record with each of the Signatories and also with the County Auditor of the Counties of Los
Angeles, Orange and San Diego. Such report shall also be filed with the Secretary of the State of
California and shall be filed within twelve (12) months of the end of the fiscal year under such
examination.
The cost of the audit shall be a debt of SCCWRP.
14. POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCCWRP
SCCWRP shall and is hereby authorized in its own name to do all things necessary and
desirable (subject to the limitations provided in this Agreement) to carry out the purposes of this
Agreement, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) To make and enter into contracts;
(b) To employ agents and employees;
(c) To acquire, construct, manage, maintain or operate any buildings, works or
improvements;
(d) To acquire, hold or dispose of property;
(e) To incur debts, liabilities and obligations which shall not constitute the debts,
liabilities or obligations of any of the Signatories or any of the Commission members;
and
(f) To sue and be sued in its own name.
15. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY AND SURPLUS FUND
At the termination of this Agreement, any and all property, funds, assets and interests
therein of SCCWRP shall become the property of and be distributed to such of the Signatories as
are then members of SCCWRP, or their successors, in the same proportion as the then
Signatories, or their successors, have contributed to the total cost of the agency.
16. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances and
rules, all pension, relief, disability, workers compensation and other benefits which apply to the
activities of officers, agents or employees of any of the public agencies which are signatory to
this Agreement when performing their respective functions within the territorial limits of their
respective public agencies, shall apply to them to the same degree and extent while engaged in
the performance of any of their functions and duties extra-territorially under the provisions of
this Agreement.
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17. MISCELLANEOUS
The section headings herein are for convenience only and are not to be construed as
modifying or governing the language in the section referred to.
18. SUCCESSORS
This agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of
the parties.
19. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
SCCWRP shall carry during the entire term of this Agreement, liability insurance
coverage, naming all Signatories and others including Commission members as additional
insured parties, in such kind and amounts as the Commission may from time to time determine to
be appropriate. Such cost shall be a debt of SCCWRP.
SCCWRP shall indemnify and hold harmless each Commission agency, its officers,
agents, and employees, including each agency representative from and against all claims,
demands or liability, including legal costs, arising out of or encountered in connection with this
Agreement and the activities conducted hereunder and shall defend them and each of them
against any claim, cause of action, liability, or damage resulting therefrom.
20. DISCLAIMER
Approval of research work by the Commission is not intended in any way to bind,
commit or unduly influence decisions of the Signatory or non-Signatory members of the
Commission. The findings, conclusions and recommendations of SCCWRP shall not be
construed necessarily as the position of any Signatory or non-Signatory member of the
Commission.
21. COUNTERPART
This Agreement may be signed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this Ninth Amended Agreement on
the dates hereafter set forth.
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CITY OF LOS ANGELES,
a municipal corporation
By: _______________________________
DATED: __________________________
ATTEST: _________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _______________________________
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT, a special district
By: _______________________________
James D. Herberg
General Manager
DATED: __________________________
ATTEST: _________________________
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _______________________________
Bradley R. Hogin
General Counsel
[Signatures Continue]
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CITY OF SAN DIEGO,
a municipal corporation
By: _______________________________
DATED: __________________________
ATTEST: _________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _______________________________
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COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT No.
2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
a special district
By: _______________________________
DATED: __________________________
ATTEST: _________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _______________________________
(End of Signatures)
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1167 Agenda Date:7/22/2020 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
GENERAL MANAGER’S FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 DRAFT WORK PLAN
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Draft 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 is being submitted to the Steering Committee for review and input from the Directors.A
final work plan will be submitted to the Steering Committee and Board of Directors for approval in
August.
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
The General Manager provides his draft and final work plan annually and provides updates
accordingly.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The General Manager’s work plan includes goals for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.The work plan has
four areas of focus,which follows the structure of the 2020 Strategic Plan (link included as an
attachment)adopted by the Board of Directors on November 20,2019 that include:Business
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attachment)adopted by the Board of Directors on November 20,2019 that include:Business
Principles, Environmental Stewardship, Wastewater Management, and Workplace Environment.
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All items included in the General Manager’s work plan are budgeted in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
Budget and are in alignment with the policy set forth by the Board of Directors in the 2020 Strategic
Plan.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·General Manager’s Draft Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Work Plan
·2020 Strategic Plan:<http://myocsd/gm/pio/Documents/StrategicPlan2019_Final.pdf>
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Memorandum
July 22, 2020
TO: Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT: DRAFT General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Work Plan
I am pleased to present my proposed work plan for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. This plan has
been developed based on the 2020 Strategic Plan adopted by the Board of Directors on
November 20, 2019 and is organized under the four Strategic Planning categories:
Business Principles, Environmental Stewardship, Wastewater Management, and
Workplace Environment. The 17 work plan goals that I am proposing for next year support
our efforts to ensure that our operations are safe; we continue to attract, develop, and
retain a capable workforce; and that we enhance our sustainability by maximizing water
recycling and implement sound financial practices. This forward-looking work plan is
designed to position our agency to continue providing our customers with a high level of
service while seizing opportunities and meeting future challenges.
1. Business Principles
Budget Control and Fiscal Discipline – Provide the Administration
Committee with an analysis of options, including an IRS Section 115 Trust,
for funding the Sanitation District’s pension obligations by October 31,
2020.
Asset Management – Update the Asset Management Plan by December 31,
2020 including an inventory of critical assets for each process area and the
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collection system; an evaluation of their condition and performance; and an
updated implementation plan to maintain, rehabilitate, and replace these
assets to meet the required levels of service at the lowest life cycle cost and
at an acceptable level of risk.
Headquarters Project – Solicit bids to construct Headquarters Complex,
Project No. P1-128A, by December 31, 2020.
Cybersecurity/Safety – Develop and conduct two emergency response and
recovery drills for our interplant digester gas line and a cybersecurity breach
by June 30, 2021.
Property Management – Inspect real property, easements, and rights-of-
way for encroachments and encumbrances which limit access or impede
proper use of the right-of-way by December 31, 2020. Develop action plans
by June 30, 2021 that restore long-term use for identified encroachments
or encumbrances.
2. Environmental Stewardship
COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery – Continue to respond to the
COVID-19 pandemic with operations remaining in full permit compliance
while providing a safe workplace and complying with the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention health official guidance, and applicable
employment and labor laws. Develop a “reopening plan” and present it to
the Board of Directors by September 30, 2020.
Energy Independence – Overhaul two Central Generation Engines to begin
the second 25-year operations cycle for the Central Generation Facilities by
June 30, 2021.
Climate and Catastrophic Event Resilience – Execute a contingency
biosolids disposal agreement with Orange County Waste and Recycling to
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formally establish a local emergency failsafe biosolids disposal option by
March 31, 2021.
Food Waste Treatment – Complete market assessment for food waste
feedstock co-digestion at the Sanitation District. Issue a Request for
Information and evaluate the response and draft the Request for Proposal
by March 31, 2021. Solicit bids by September 30, 2020 to construct the
Interim Food Waste Facilities at Plant No. 2, Project No. P2-124, and begin
construction by March 31, 2021.
Water Reuse – Study alternatives to reduce the use of City Water in
Sanitation District operations by October 31, 2020 and implement water
saving measures by June 30, 2021.
Environmental Water Quality, Stormwater Management, and Urban
Runoff – Complete business process mapping for source control permit
management, compliance data management, and Environmental
Protection Agency compliant reporting to evaluate the current system and
alternatives for enhancing the system. Complete final report and
recommendations by March 31, 2021.
3. Wastewater Management
Chemical Sustainability – The Sanitation District will develop a plan to
maintain at least two suppliers for Iron based coagulants at all times with a
final report out to the Board of Directors by June 30, 2021.
Biosolids Management – Conduct an annual review of the regulatory
aspects of the Sanitation District’s Biosolids Management Plan to adjust for
evolving regulations for contaminants of emerging concern and update
contingency options as needed. Provide an informational update to the
Board of Directors by June 30, 2021.
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Constituents of Emerging Concern – Continue the Sanitation District’s
leadership role in developing analytical capability, advocating for sound
science and regulations, and identification of significant sources in
constituents of emerging concerns such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)
and microplastics. Provide an informational briefing to the Board of
Directors by June 30, 2021. Provide preliminary results from the California
State Water Resources Control Board investigative order for PFAS by June
30, 2021.
4. Workplace Environment
Safety and Physical Security – Complete implementation of an Industrial
Hygiene Program and a Job Safety Analysis program to meet the Voluntary
Protection Program requirements by June 30, 2021.
Classification and Compensation Study – Begin preparations for an agency
wide Classification and Compensation Study by completing a Request for
Proposal for a specialized vendor and accessing, discussing, and meeting
and conferring regarding the 17 survey agencies by June 30, 2021.
Succession Planning – Conduct two specialized training classes for
supervisors, managers, and executive management team members and
provide organizational awareness coursework via OCSD University for all
employees with a final report out in June 30, 2021.
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1166 Agenda Date:7/22/2020 Agenda Item No:CS-1
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Victor Garcia vs. OCSD, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No. WC648C32852
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Memorandum from General Counsel
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(714) 558-7000 MEMORANDUM
TO: Hon. Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering
Committee
FROM: Bradley R. Hogin, Esq. General Counsel
DATE: July 13, 2020
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee desires to hold a closed session on July 22, 2020 for the purpose of conferring with its legal counsel regarding existing litigation to which the District is a party. The title of the case is Victor Garcia vs. OCSD, Workers Compensation Appeal Board Case No.
WC648C32852. The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Respectfully submitted,
By: _________________________
Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1165 Agenda Date:7/22/2020 Agenda Item No:CS-2
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(D)(4)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Initiation of litigation regarding development fees and conditions at Project OCSD Headquarters
Building: City of Fountain Valley
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Memo from General Counsel
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Hon. Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering
Committee
FROM: Bradley R. Hogin, Esq.
General Counsel
DATE: July 13, 2020
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee desires to hold a closed session on July 22, 2020 for the purpose
of conferring with its legal counsel regarding potential litigation. Based on existing facts and
circumstances, the Committee is deciding whether to initiate litigation against another party.
The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(4). The facts and circumstances are as follows: a dispute has arisen between the City
of Fountain Valley and the District regarding fees and conditions that the City seeks to impose
on the District’s construction of a new headquarters building. In the view of the District, these
fees and conditions are unlawful.
Respectfully submitted,
By_________________________________
Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel
Orange County Sanitation District
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1164 Agenda Date:7/22/2020 Agenda Item No:CS-3
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 54957(B)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Number of Employees: 1
·General Manager
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Memo from General Counsel
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Hon. Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering
Committee
FROM: Bradley R. Hogin, Esq.
General Counsel
DATE: July 13, 2020
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee desires to hold a closed session on July 22, 2020 for the purpose
of conferring for the evaluation of the District’s General Manager. Said closed session will be
held pursuant to authority of California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Respectfully submitted,
By:_________________________
Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
COMMON ACRONYMS
ACWA Association of California
Water Agencies LOS Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal
APWA American Public Works
Association MGD Million Gallons Per Day RWQCB Regional Water Quality
Control Board
AQMD Air Quality Management
District MOU Memorandum of
Understanding SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA National Environmental Policy
Act SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board
CARB California Air Resources
Board NGOs Non-Governmental
Organizations SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority
CASA California Association of
Sanitation Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System SCADA Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition
CCTV Closed Circuit Television NWRI National Water Research
Institute SCAP
Southern California
Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
CEQA California Environmental
Quality Act O & M Operations & Maintenance SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality
Management District
CIP Capital Improvement
Program OCCOG Orange County Council of
Governments SOCWA South Orange County
Wastewater Authority
CRWQCB California Regional Water
Quality Control Board OCHCA Orange County Health Care
Agency SRF Clean Water State
Revolving Fund
CWA Clean Water Act OCSD Orange County Sanitation District SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
CWEA California Water Environment Association OCWD Orange County Water District SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station SWRCB State Water Resources
Control Board
EMT Executive Management Team OSHA Occupational Safety and
Health Administration TDS Total Dissolved Solids
EPA US Environmental Protection Agency PCSA
Professional
Consultant/Construction
Services Agreement
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PDSA Professional Design Services
Agreement TSS Total Suspended Solids
gpd gallons per day PFAS
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances WDR Waste Discharge
Requirements
GWRS Groundwater Replenishment
System PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid WEF Water Environment
Federation
ICS Incident Command System PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation
IERP Integrated Emergency
Response Plan POTW Publicly Owned Treatment
Works WIFIA Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act
JPA Joint Powers Authority ppm parts per million WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act
LAFCO Local Agency Formation
Commission PSA Professional Services
Agreement WRDA Water Resources
Development Act
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS – A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater.
BENTHOS – The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) – The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water.
BIOGAS – A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used
as a fuel.
BIOSOLIDS – Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for
commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) – Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
COLIFORM BACTERIA – A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere, used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater.
COLLECTIONS SYSTEM – In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) – A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
CONTAMINANTS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN (CPC) – Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants.
DILUTION TO THRESHOLD (D/T) – The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample.
GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) – In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming (“greenhouse effect”).
GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (GWRS) – A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California’s current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and OCSD provides 70
million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) – Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) – A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS
process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment.
NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) – A large group (over 6,000) of human-made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects.
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) – An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon).
PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents.
PLUME – A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) – A municipal wastewater treatment plant.
SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE – A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment.
SANITARY SEWER – Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater.
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD) – Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and
regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry.
SECONDARY TREATMENT – Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
SLUDGE – Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) – The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TRICKLING FILTER – A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them.
URBAN RUNOFF – Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
WASTEWATER – Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
WATERSHED – A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD’s service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.