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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 via 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 by using the eComment feature available via the webpage above or 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, October 27, 2020.
You may also submit comments and questions for the Steering Committee’s
consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature that will be available
via the webpage above for the duration of the meeting.
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.
October 21, 2020
NOTICE OF MEETING
STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING – 4:30 P.M.
Wednesday, October 28, 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, October 28, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES
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
August 25, 2021
September 22, 2021
October 27, 2021
*Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1)Roll Call:
Meeting Date: October 28, 2020 Meeting Time: 4:30 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, October 28, 2020 - 4:30 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, October 28, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Clerk of the Board
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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 by using the eComment feature available via the webpage above or 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, October 27, 2020.
You may also submit comments and questions for the Steering Committee’s consideration during the meeting by
using the eComment feature that will be available via the webpage above for the duration of the meeting. All
public comments will be provided to the Steering 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.
1.2020-1285APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held September
23, 2020.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
09-23-2020 Steering Committee Minutes
Attachments:
NON-CONSENT:
2.2020-1303UPDATES TO BIOSOLIDS ACCOUNT POOL LANGUAGE
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Authorize the General Manager to amend biosolids management contracts in the
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Biosolids Account Pool (BAP) to move funds from one contract to another within the
BAP, as necessary due to anticipated changes in climate, regulations, contractor
performance, or to realize operational and financial efficiencies; with the total of all
contracts not to exceed the Board authorized annual amount of $19,000,000.
Originator:Lan Wiborg
Agenda ReportAttachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
3.2020-1300ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
COMPLEX UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Item.
Originator:Kathy Millea
Agenda ReportAttachments:
4.2020-1291CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OVERVIEW
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Item.
Originator:Celia Chandler
Agenda ReportAttachments:
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 2020-1277CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Designated Representatives: General Manager James Herberg; Assistant General
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Managers Lorenzo Tyner and Rob Thompson; Director of Human Resources Celia
Chandler; and Georg Krammer of Koff & Associates
Employee Organizations: (3)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Orange County Employees
Association; and the Supervisors and Professionals Group
Agenda Report
Steering Committee Memo re Labor Negotiations
Attachments:
CS-2 2020-1292CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Property: 7292 Slater Avenue Huntington Beach, CA - APN No. 110-010-39
Agency negotiators: General Manager, Jim Herberg; Assistant General Manager,
Lorenzo Tyner; and Assistant General Manager, Rob Thompson.
Negotiating parties: Northington Huntington Beach Investors LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Agenda Report
Steering Committee Memo re Real Property
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.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for November 18, 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 #:2020-1285 Agenda Date:10/28/2020 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 the Steering Committee held September 23, 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 Steering Committee Meeting held September 23, 2020
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Orange County Sanitation District
Minutes for the
STEERING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 23, 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, September 23, 2020 at
5:01 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. The meeting
was held telephonically in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order No. N-29-20, due
to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. The meeting was recorded and broadcast live on
OCSD.com.
ROLL CALL AND 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, Jennifer Cabral, Dean Fisher, Tom Grant, Tina Knapp, Jeff Mohr, and Thomas Vu
participated telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin (General Counsel) was present in the Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Shawver did not provide a report.
Mr. Herberg provided a short COVID-19 update stating that one additional positive case had
been reported at OCSD.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2020-1234
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Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held August 26,
2020.
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker, Tim Shaw and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
2.TUSTIN AVENUE MANHOLE AND PIPE REPAIR, PROJECT NO.
FE17-06
2020-1237
Originator: Kathy Millea
Director of Engineering Kathy Millea provided a brief description of the project and
contingency increase.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve a contingency increase of $70,000 to the construction contract with Nuline
Technologies, LLC for Tustin Avenue Manhole and Pipe Repair, Project No. FE17-06,
for a total contingency of $105,000 (30%).
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker, Tim Shaw and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO.
P1-128A
2020-1245
Originator: Kathy Millea
Ms. Millea provided information regarding the standard fees and the anticipated project
approval process with the City of Fountain Valley.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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Authorize payment to the City of Fountain Valley for Building Department and Public
Works Department standard fees related to the Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1,
Project No. P1-128A, for an amount not to exceed $900,000.
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker, Tim Shaw and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Shawver declared the meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m. to the next Steering Committee
meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 28, 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 #:2020-1303 Agenda Date:10/28/2020 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lan C. Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
SUBJECT:
UPDATES TO BIOSOLIDS ACCOUNT POOL LANGUAGE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Authorize the General Manager to amend biosolids management contracts in the Biosolids Account
Pool (BAP)to move funds from one contract to another within the BAP,as necessary due to
anticipated changes in climate,regulations,contractor performance,or to realize operational and
financial efficiencies;with the total of all contracts not to exceed the Board authorized annual amount
of $19,000,000.
BACKGROUND
Biosolids are the solid product of municipal wastewater processing which have been treated.They
may be safely recycled to amend soil directly or create composted soil amendments,and other
beneficial uses.Currently,the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)produces
approximately 550-600 tons of biosolids per day.The Sanitation District manages its biosolids by
transporting approximately 40% to land application sites in Arizona and 60% to composting facilities.
The Board of Directors have previously authorized assigning $19,000,000 of funds to the BAP for
staff to move from one contract to another,as deemed necessary,due to unanticipated
circumstances.Currently,the contracts associated with the BAP consume the total $19,000,000
assigned.In the event that a contract expires or terminates,this revision would allow any funds
assigned to the pool to be used to increase and amend associated contracts,as deemed necessary,
for ongoing operation of the biosolids program.
Revising the language of the BAP to allow the movement of funds for operational and financial
efficiencies,rather than only unanticipated circumstances,can provide cost savings for the Sanitation
District as well as flexibility of operations which can vary depending on multiple factors including,but
not limited to, anticipated upcoming regulatory requirements and biosolids product composition.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
·24/7/365 treatment plant reliability
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·Comply with environmental permit requirements
·Safe, beneficial reuse of Biosolids
·Comply with Resolution No. OCSD 13-03, Biosolids Recycling Policy
·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
or standard
PROBLEM
Language in the BAP restricts the movement of pool funds between active contracts and such
movement is only permitted under limited circumstances.This reduces the operational availability of
the overall budgeted funds.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Update the BAP language to be able to amend contracts for operational and financial efficiencies,
using any funds assigned to the BAP.
TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If the Sanitation District does not approve the changed language,should a current contract expire or
terminate,the remaining funds are no longer accessible.This is contrary to the intent of the BAP,
which is to allow for maximum operational readiness and efficiency at the most reasonable cost.The
current language also restricts the movement of funds to only be allowed due to unanticipated
circumstances, which does not account for operational and financial efficiencies.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
April 2020 -Ratified the addition of biosolids contracts to the Biosolids Account Pool,effective
November 16, 2016.
February 2013 -Approved re-establishment of Biosolids Account Pool utilizing a Blanket Purchase
Order for the management of all biosolids contracts.
March 2000 -Authorized staff to 1)reallocate funds for the Sanitation District's four biosolids
management contracts with Pima Gro,Bio Gro,Tule Ranch,and the Yakima Company,into one
account;and 2)move funds from one contract to another,as deemed necessary,due to
unanticipated changes in climate, regulations, and contractor performance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The BAP currently has six (6)Board approved contracts associated with it for the hauling of biosolids
products produced by the Sanitation District’s wastewater processing.The BAP was created to
provide efficiency in the operational and financial management of the Sanitation District’s biosolids
program while keeping diversity among vendors and hauling options.The biosolids are hauled to a
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program while keeping diversity among vendors and hauling options.The biosolids are hauled to a
number of different locations varying by vendor and are transported to both land application sites and
composting facilities.There are no additional costs associated with revising the language,all costs
will stay within the authorized annual amount of $19,000,000,which covers the combined annual
management costs for all biosolids contracts.
CEQA
QA Analysis Reference:November 16,2016 Agenda Report -Biosolids Hauling and Composting
Service Contracts Recommendation to Award Contracts to Nursery Products,LLC.And Liberty
Composting, Inc.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
N/A
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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 #:2020-1300 Agenda Date:10/28/2020 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX UPDATE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Item.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)is constructing a new Headquarters
Complex including a 110,000-square foot,three-story office building to house the entrance lobby,
Board Room,and offices for most of the Sanitation District’s administrative and engineering staff.
The new building was designed to meet the latest design codes,as well as to provide an energy
efficient and sustainable design.The Board of Directors has requested an update on how the new
Headquarters building design will address pandemic safety concerns that have arisen with COVID-
19.
The design consultant,HDR Engineering,Inc.,has performed an initial evaluation to determine what
design modifications might be implemented or further considered to address pandemics.Staff will
present a summary of these initial findings.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Provide a safe and collegial workplace
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
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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 #:2020-1291 Agenda Date:10/28/2020 Agenda Item No:4.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OVERVIEW
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Item.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)is preparing to conduct a comprehensive
classification and compensation study to support effective operations and labor relations in calendar
year 2021.Georg Krammer,Chief Executive Officer of Koff &Associates,will provide an
informational presentation on classification and compensation study components that will be included
in the Sanitation District’s 2021 study.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Offer competitive compensation and benefits
·Negotiate fair and equitable labor agreements
·Maintain positive employer-employee relations
·Comply with Government Codes (Fair Labor Standards Act,Americans with Disabilities Act,
Equal Pay Act)
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1277 Agenda Date:10/28/2020 Agenda Item No:CS-1
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Designated Representatives: General Manager James Herberg; Assistant General Managers
Lorenzo Tyner and Rob Thompson; Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler; and Georg
Krammer of Koff & Associates
Employee Organizations: (3)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Orange County Employees Association; and
the Supervisors and Professionals Group
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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MEMORANDUM
TO: Hon. Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering
Committee
FROM: Bradley R. Hogin, Esq.
General Counsel
DATE: October 19, 2020
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on October 28, 2020 for the purpose
of conferring with its labor negotiators to discuss negotiations with the International Union of
Operating Engineers Local 501, the Orange County Employees Association, and the Supervisors
and Professionals Group. The Agency Designated Representatives are Jim Herberg, Lorenzo
Tyner, Rob Thompson, Celia Chandler; and Georg Krammer of Koff & Associates. The closed
session will be held pursuant to authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6.
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 #:2020-1292 Agenda Date:10/28/2020 Agenda Item No:CS-2
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Property: 7292 Slater Avenue Huntington Beach, CA - APN No. 110-010-39
Agency negotiators:General Manager,Jim Herberg;Assistant General Manager,Lorenzo Tyner;
and Assistant General Manager, Rob Thompson.
Negotiating parties: Northington Huntington Beach Investors LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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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MEMORANDUM
TO: Hon. Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering
Committee
FROM: Bradley R. Hogin, Esq.
General Counsel
DATE: October 19, 2020
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee desires to hold a closed session on October 28, 2020 for the
purpose of conferring with its negotiators regarding the purchase of real property. The property
is 7292 Slater Avenue Huntington Beach, APN No. 110-010-39. The District’s negotiators are
Jim Herberg, Lorenzo Tyner, and Rob Thompson. The adverse negotiators will be
representatives of Northington Huntington Beach Investors, LLC. Said closed session will be
held pursuant to authority of California Government Code Section 54956.8.
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.