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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 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, November 17, 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.
November 12, 2020
NOTICE OF MEETING
STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday, November 18, 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, November 18, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES
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
November 17, 2021 *
* Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: November 18, 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, November 18, 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, November 18, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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, November 17, 2020.
You may also submit comments and questions for the 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.
1.2020-1310APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held October 28,
2020.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
10-28-2020 Steering Committee Minutes
Attachments:
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, November 18, 2020
NON-CONSENT:
2.2020-1333APPROVAL OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the Development Agreement with the City of Fountain Valley and authorize its
execution and implementation.
Originator:Kathy Millea
Agenda Report
Development Agreement - City of Fountain Valley
Attachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 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 #:2020-1310 Agenda Date:11/18/2020 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 2020
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Orange County Sanitation District
Minutes for the
STEERING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
4:30 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, October 28, 2020 at 4:31
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).
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
PRESENT:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
ABSENT:Chad Wanke
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the
Board; and Joshua Martinez 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, Janine Aguilar, Jennifer Cabral, Tina Knapp, Laura Maravilla, Andrew Nau, and
Thomas Vu participated telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin (General Counsel) was present in the Board Room and
Georg Krammer (Koff & Associates) participated telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Shawver stated that on the agenda tonight an overview of the classification and
compensation study will be discussed and that questions about the process should be
addressed during the item. He stated further that an update on labor negotiations will be
heard in Closed Session and questions with regard to labor should be held at that time.
General Manager Herberg stated that he had received a few inquiries from Board members
related to the new Headquarters Building and modifications needed as a result of the
pandemic, and that Director of Engineering Kathy Millea will be providing an update tonight
based on a workshop held with the design team.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes October 28, 2020
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2020-1285
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held September
23, 2020.
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
NOES:None
ABSENT:Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
2.UPDATES TO BIOSOLIDS ACCOUNT POOL LANGUAGE 2020-1303
Originator: Lan Wiborg
Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner provided a verbal update on the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: 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.
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Robert Collacott, Peter Kim, Glenn
Parker and Tim Shaw
NOES:None
ABSENT:Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
Director Wanke arrived at the meeting at approximately 5:00 p.m.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
3.ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
COMPLEX UPDATE
2020-1300
Originator: Kathy Millea
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Director of Engineering Kathy Millea provided a PowerPoint presentation on pandemic
considerations for the new Headquarters Building including a recent pandemic
workshop that was held to determine contagion risks and changes needed to the
design features. Ms. Millea provided the recommended conclusions from that
workshop.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
4.CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OVERVIEW 2020-1291
Originator: Celia Chandler
Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler introduced Georg Krammer, Koff and
Associates, who provided an informative and thorough PowerPoint Presentation
regarding Classification and Compensation purpose and methodology used by the
Sanitation District.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957.6:
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:43 p.m. to discuss one item. Closed
Session Item CS-2 was not heard. Confidential minutes of the Closed Session have been
prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Section and are maintained by the
Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee
Closed Session Meetings.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2020-1277
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Designated Representatives: General Manager James Herberg; Assistant General
Managers Lorenzo Tyner and Rob Thompson; Director of Human Resources Celia
Chandler; and 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
CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
2020-1292
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Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF, ITEM NO. CS-2 WAS NOT HEARD.
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
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Committee reconvened in regular session at 5:54 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Shawver declared the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. to the next Steering Committee
meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 18, 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 #:2020-1333 Agenda Date:11/18/2020 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the Development Agreement with the City of Fountain Valley and authorize its execution and
implementation.
BACKGROUND
Between October 2016 and August of 2018,the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation
District)acquired five properties across Ellis Avenue from Plant No.1.The Sanitation District plans
to construct a new headquarters complex on the properties (Project).The Project will replace the
existing administration building at Plant No.1.The properties are located within the City of Fountain
Valley (City).The Sanitation District must obtain certain land use approvals from the City in order to
construct the Project.
Over the last few months,the City and the Sanitation District have negotiated the terms of a
development agreement (Development Agreement).The Development Agreement contains the
following material terms:
·Subject to a limited reservation of authority,the Sanitation District has the right to develop the
Project in accordance with the City’s approvals and the land use regulations in effect on the
date when the City Council approves the Development Agreement.This right shall continue in
effect for 30 years.
·In consideration of these vested rights,the Sanitation District shall pay the City a one-time
monetary contribution of two million nine hundred thousand dollars ($2,900,000)to
compensate the City for property tax revenue lost as a result of the Project.
On October 28,2020,the City’s Planning Commission approved the Project as designed,including a
pedestrian bridge across Ellis Avenue,reduced requirements for parking and open space,and
certain variances.This approval was and remains subject to the Sanitation District’s approval and
execution of the Development Agreement.The City Council is scheduled to consider the Project and
the Development Agreement on November 17,2020.If the City Council approves the Project,the
approval will be contingent on the Sanitation District’s approval and execution of the Development
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File #:2020-1333 Agenda Date:11/18/2020 Agenda Item No:2.
approval will be contingent on the Sanitation District’s approval and execution of the Development
Agreement.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Protect Orange County Sanitation District assets
·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators,stakeholders,and
neighboring communities
PROBLEM
Currently,the Sanitation District does not have vested rights to construct the Project.This lack of
certainty places the Project at risk of substantial cost escalation and/or delays to the Project.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Implement a Development Agreement providing vested rights to the Sanitation District to develop the
Project.
TIMING CONCERNS
The City Council is scheduled to consider the Development Agreement at its meeting of November
17, 2020.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Absent the Development Agreement,the Sanitation District would not have vested rights to construct
the Project unless and until the Sanitation District expends substantial funds in reliance on building
permits, and the Project would be at risk of cost escalation and/or delays.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
June 2020 -Sanitation District Board of Directors approved award of a demolition contract for the
Project.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
At the Sanitation District Board meeting on June 24,2020 the Sanitation District Board of Directors
considered,received,and filed an Addendum to the City of Fountain Valley’s Program Environmental
Impact Report for the Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan.The Addendum considered whether
the Project would result in any new significant impacts,or any substantial increase in the severity of
identified significant impacts,as compared to the Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan
Environmental Impact Report certified by the City Council on January 23, 2018.
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District’s Purchasing Ordinance.This
item has been budgeted (Adopted Budget,Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-22,Section 8,Page 58,
Headquarters Complex, Project No. P1-128) and the budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Development Agreement
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EXHIBIT A DRAFT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Recording Requested by and When Recorded Return to:
City Clerk
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92653
Attn: City Clerk
With Copy to:
Clerk of the Board
Orange County Sanitation OCSD
10844 Ellis Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
______________________________________________________________________________________
[Exempt from Recording Fee Per Gov. Code § 27383)]
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the ORANGE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, a county sanitation district (OCSD), and the CITY OF
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, a California general law city and municipal corporation (CITY). OCSD
and the CITY are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and individually referred
to as each “Party.”
RECITALS AND INTENT OF PARTIES
This Agreement is made with respect to the following facts:
A.OCSD owns the following parcels of real property in the CITY:
Street Address(es) Parcel Number(s)
18475 Pacific Street & 18484 Bandilier Circle 156-163-06; 156-163-08
18410, 18430 & 18436 Bandilier Circle 156-163-10
18429 Pacific Street 156-163-09
18368, 18375, 18381 & 18384 Bandilier Circle 156-163-11
18350 Mt. Langley 156-163-17; 156-154-08
Collectively, these properties are referred to herein as the “OCSD Properties.” The OCSD Properties
are described more specifically in the legal descriptions attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
Notwithstanding the defined term of OCSD Properties, or any other term of this Agreement, the Mt.
Langley property will, at the time of development or redevelopment, be required to pay, in full, all
then applicable City or third party fees for development, including but not limited to permit
processing fees, plan check fees, business license fees, traffic impact and/or mitigation fees, park
fees, subdivision fees, water/sewer connection fees, WQMP fees or inspection fees.
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B. OCSD applied to the CITY for permits to develop (i) an administration headquarters
building and surface parking lot on the OCSD Properties, and (ii) a pedestrian bridge across Ellis
Avenue connecting the new administration headquarters building with the OCSD’s Reclamation
Plant No. 1. In addition, the OCSD may in the future redevelop the property located at 18350 Mt.
Langley for office and/or laboratory uses. Collectively, these improvements are referred to herein
as the “Project.”
C. The OCSD Properties are within the Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan (FVCSP)
area. On January 23, 2018, the CITY adopted the FVCSP and certified the Revised Final
Environmental Impact Report, SCH No. 2015101042 for the FVCSP (FVCSP EIR). OCSD later
prepared an Addendum to evaluate any Project impacts not analyzed in the FVCSP EIR. OCSD’s
governing board considered the Addendum when it approved the Project. This FVCSP area is
intended to maximize the economic benefit from land use to the CITY and the Parties hereto desire
to mutually ensure and protect the economic benefit of the FVCSP area.
D. Government Code Section 65865 and Chapter 21.38 of the Fountain Valley Municipal
Code authorize the CITY to enter into development agreements with property owners. By providing
certainty to property owners, development agreements strengthen the public planning process,
encourage private participation in comprehensive planning, provide needed public facilities, ensure
community economic health, make maximum efficient utilization of resources at the least economic
cost to the public, and reduce the economic costs of development.
E. Without this Agreement, the CITY could change the policies, ordinances, rules, and
regulations applicable to the Project after the Project is approved but before OCSD obtains a
common law vested right to construct the Project as approved. Any such change could increase
OCSD’s costs of development and/or delay construction of the Project. OCSD desires to eliminate
this risk. To that end, this Agreement includes the CITY’s binding assurance that the OCSD may
develop the Project in accordance with the CITY policies, ordinances, rules, and regulations in effect
as of the date the City Council adopts an ordinance approving this Agreement, all as subject to the
specific terms and conditions in this Agreement.
F. The CITY provides a variety of services to existing land uses within the CITY, including
but not limited to police, fire protection, water, and sewer collection services. New development in
the CITY often increases the need for, and the cost of, these services. Without this Agreement, the
Project would not contribute to any costs associated with the services provided to the OCSD
Properties, including police, fire protection, water, and sewer collection services.
G. This Agreement will further the comprehensive planning objectives in the CITY’s
General Plan and the FVCSP and result in substantial public benefits including, among others, the
following: (i) as the first site in the Specific Plan area to redevelop under the FVCSCP, the Project
will help stimulate the revitalization envisioned in the Specific Plan and thereby further all of the
Community Objectives identified in Section 1.1 of the Specific Plan; (ii) by relocating OCSD’s
administrative offices from Reclamation Plant No. 1 to the Project site, the Project will allow the
OCSD to use additional acreage at the Plant 1 site for development of wastewater treatment facilities;
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and (iii) OCSD’s payment of the monetary contribution pursuant to Section 5 below will help the
CITY maintain and enhance existing levels of service for police, fire protection, water, and
collection of sewage throughout the CITY that might otherwise be lost as a result of the public
agency ownership of the Project, the land and the improvements, thereon, whether current or in the
future. The Parties agree that the payment to the CITY of Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($2.9 million) makes the CITY whole for all community impacts arising from the Project.
H. The City Council concurrently approved the Project and this Agreement in accordance
with all applicable legal requirements including, but not limited to, requirements for notice, public
hearings, findings, votes, and other procedural matters. The CITY took the following actions on the
specified dates:
i.On September 12, 2019, the City of Fountain Valley Subdivision Review Committee
approved Lot Line Adjustment No. 19-01 pursuant to FVMC 21.76.040.
ii.On November 21, 2019, the City of Fountain Valley Subdivision Review Committee
approved Lot Line Adjustment No. 19-02 – Per FVMC 21.76.040.
iii.On October 14, 2020, the Planning Director conducted a duly noticed public hearing
and approved Development Plan Review No. 20-1 and Deviations for the maximum
building length, street façade composition, parking requirements, and an Addendum
to the FVCSP EIR covering the Project. These actions were contingent upon
Planning Commission and City Council approval of the Project and Entitlements.
iv.On October 28, 2020, the Fountain Valley Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing and approved Resolution N0. 20-___ approving Variance 332
and recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 20-09, the
vacation of an easement, a Development Agreement. a pedestrian bridge, and the
Addendum to the FVCSP EIR covering the Project. The Planning Commission
actions are contingent upon City Council actions on Code Amendment No. 20-09,
the vacation of an easement, and a Development Agreement and pedestrian bridge.
v.On October 28, 2020, the Planning Commission considered this Agreement and the
pedestrian bridge at its public hearing, and approved Resolution No. ___
recommending the City Council approve the Development Agreement, pedestrian
bridge, and the Addendum.
vi.On November 17, 2020, after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council
introduced Ordinance No. approving and authorizing the execution of
this Agreement.
vii.On December 1, 2020, after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council
determined that the provisions of this Agreement are consistent with the General Plan
of the CITY, adopted Ordinance No. and made findings of fact set forth
therein, and approving the Addendum to the FVCSP EIR; and
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viii.On December 1, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. ___, a copy of which
is on file with the City Clerk of the CITY, and the findings and conditions pertaining
thereto.
I.The CITY hereby gives OCSD the assurance that OCSD can proceed with the
development of the Project for the term of this Agreement pursuant to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and in accordance with the Existing Regulations. The CITY’s assurance is made in
consideration of the economic payment to pay in full the impacts to the CITY and substantial public
improvements and benefits that will arise from the Project, the reduced costs of development, and
the benefits to the CITY planning process. In reliance on the CITY’s covenants set forth in this
Agreement, OCSD (i) has made the covenants set forth herein and (ii) will continue to incur costs
in planning, designing, and constructing the Project.
K.Upon execution, this Agreement shall bind future City Councils to the obligations set
forth herein and thereby limit the CITY’s ability to exercise certain governmental powers to the
extent specified herein. Likewise, OCSD shall be bound by the terms of this Agreement as to the
use and improvement of the OCSD properties.
M.The Parties agree that the consideration to be exchanged in this Agreement is fair, just,
and reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions hereinafter
set forth, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and the intent of the Parties
as set forth above, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
Section 1 Definitions.
Unless the context requires a different meaning, any term or phrase used in this Agreement
that has its first letter capitalized shall have the meaning given to it by this Agreement. Certain terms
and phrases are referenced below; others are defined where they appear in the text of this Agreement,
including the Exhibits.
(a)“Agreement” means this Development Agreement, including the exhibits hereto, as
the same may be amended from time to time.
(b)“City Council” means the CITY’s city council.
(c)“Development,” “development,” and “develop” mean the improvement,
maintenance, and use of the OCSD Properties for the purposes of completing and occupying the
structures, improvements, and facilities comprising the Project including, but not limited to: grading;
the construction of infrastructure and public facilities related to the Project whether located within
or outside the Property; the construction, demolition, reconstruction, and redevelopment of buildings
and structures; the installation of landscaping, and the use and maintenance of such buildings,
structures, and landscaping.
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(d) “Development Approvals” means all land use and building permits and entitlements
subject to approval or issuance by CITY in connection with development of the Project including,
but not limited to:
i.Parcel maps and/or lot line adjustments.
ii.Development review permits and variances.
iii.Specific Plan approvals or amendments.
iv.Grading and building permits; and
v.Occupancy permits.
(e)“Development Exaction” means any requirement of CITY in connection with or
pursuant to any land use regulation or Development Approval for the dedication of land, the
construction of public improvements or public facilities, or the payment of fees in order to lessen,
offset, mitigate or compensate for the impacts of development on the environment or other public
interests.
(f)“Effective Date” means the date the CITY Ordinance approving this Agreement
becomes effective, or the date upon which this Agreement is executed by OCSD and the CITY,
whichever is later.
(g)“Existing Regulations” means:
i.The CITY’s General Plan and the Specific Plan as they exist on the Vesting
Date.
ii.The CITY's Municipal Code, including those sections of the Zoning Code
which are applicable to the development of the Property, as the Municipal
Code exists on the Vesting Date; and
iii.Such other laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and official policies
governing permitted uses of the Property, density, design, improvement, and
construction standards and specifications applicable to the development of the
Property in force at the time of the Vesting Date.
(h)“OCSD” means the Orange County Sanitation District, a county sanitation district
organized and existing under the laws of the State of California.
(i)“OCSD Properties or Property” means the real property described above in Recital
A and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
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(j) “Project Approvals” means all CITY approvals that OCSD has obtained, and must
obtain in the future, in order to construct the Project, including approval required for plans, permits,
and other entitlements for use of every kind and nature, whether discretionary or ministerial.
(k) “Subsequent Land Use Regulations” means any land use regulations adopted and
effective after the Effective Date of this Agreement
(l) “Vesting Date” means the date that the City Council approves the ordinance enacting
this Agreement.
Section 2 Duration.
The term of this Agreement (Term) shall commence upon the Effective Date and continue
for a period of thirty (30) years unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Section 3 Vesting -General.
(a)Project. CITY covenants that OCSD has, and OCSD shall have, the right to
implement the Development pursuant to the Development Plan Approvals and the Existing
Regulations, including, without limitation, specific uses, the intensities identified in Attachment
_____, building heights, building sizes, lot sizes, infrastructure standards and specifications,
densities and types of development provided for in the Specific Plan, and the CITY shall have the
right to control the Development in accordance with the Existing Regulations and the Development
Plan Approval(s) (“vested right”). By way of enumeration, and not limitation, the vested rights
afforded by this Agreement include those identified in this Agreement. Except as otherwise
expressly specified in this Agreement, the Development Approval(s) shall control the design and
development, and review and approval of all Future Development Approvals and all Off-Site
Improvements and appurtenances in connection therewith. Except to the extent it has been amended,
canceled, modified, or suspended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall be enforceable by OCSD or its assignees notwithstanding any change in any Existing
Regulation.
(b)Development Exactions. The CITY shall impose no Development Exactions
on the Project or the OCSD Properties other than those established by the Existing Regulations, the
Project Approvals, and this Agreement.
(c)Conditions. The conditions set forth in Exhibit D shall apply to Development
of the Project. No other conditions shall apply to Development of the Project.
(d)Limits on Development. The California Supreme Court held in Pardee
Construction Company v. City of Camarillo, 37 Cal.3d 465 (1984), that the failure of the Parties to
address certain limits on a CITY’s ability to condition, restrict or regulate a development allowed a
later adopted initiative to restrict the development. This Agreement cures that deficiency by
expressly addressing the timing for the Development, the vested rights afforded by this Agreement
and the scope of the CITY’s Reserved Authority. Except as expressly set forth in the Development
Plan Approval(s), regardless of any future enactment, by initiative, or otherwise, OCSD shall have
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the discretion to develop the Development in such order, and at such rate, in one phase or in multiple
phases, at such times as OCSD deems appropriate within the exercise of its subjective business
judgment. Specifically, the CITY agrees that OCSD shall be entitled to apply for and receive
necessary entitlements and to develop and use the Property at any time, provided that such
application is made and such development occurs in accordance with this Agreement, the other
Development Plan Approval(s) and the Existing Regulations. The CITY covenants that no Existing
Regulation purports to limit the scope, rate or timing of Development or alter the sequencing of
Development in a manner inconsistent with the Development Plan Approval(s). No future
amendment of any CITY law, or future adoption of any CITY law or other action, that purports to
limit the scope, rate or timing of Development on the Property or alter the sequencing of the
Development, in a manner inconsistent with the Development Plan Approval(s), whether adopted or
imposed by the City Council or through the initiative or referendum process, shall apply to tie
Property. In particular, but without limiting any of the foregoing, no numerical restriction shall be
placed by CITY on the amount of compliant development that may be built in any particular year
on any portion of the Property other than as expressly permitted by this Agreement.
Section 4 Reserved Authority.
(a)Uniform Codes. This Agreement and especially Section 3 shall not prevent the
CITY from applying new uniform construction standards adopted by the State of California as State
Codes, such as the Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Mechanical Code or
Uniform Fire Code, as modified by CITY, to the Development, provided those same standards are
applied to all other development within the CITY.
(b)State and Federal Laws and Regulations. Subject to compliance with the
requirements of this Section 4, the Property may be subject to subsequently enacted state or federal
laws or regulations which preempt local regulations, or mandate the adoption of local regulations
and are in conflict with the Development Plan Approval(s). Upon discovery of a subsequently
enacted federal or state law meeting the requirements of this Section, CITY or OCSD shall provide
the other Parties with written notice of the state or federal law or regulation, provide a copy of the
law or regulation, and a written statement of conflicts with the provisions of this Agreement.
Promptly thereafter CITY and OCSD shall meet and confer in good faith in a reasonable attempt to
determine whether a modification or suspension of this Agreement, in whole or in part, is necessary
to comply with such federal or state law or regulation. In such negotiations, CITY and OCSD agree
to preserve the terms of this Agreement and the rights of OCSD as derived from this Agreement to
the maximum feasible extent while resolving the conflict. CITY agrees to cooperate with OCSD in
resolving the conflict in a manner which minimizes any financial impact of the conflict upon OCSD
without materially increasing the financial obligations of CITY (from staff, consultants, or any
reason) under this Agreement. CITY also agrees to process in a prompt manner OCSD’s proposed
changes to the Project as may be necessary to comply with such Federal or State law; provided,
however, that the approval of such changes by CITY shall be subject to the discretion of CITY,
consistent with this Agreement.
Section 5. Consistent and Inconsistent Enactments.
5.1 Assurances to OCSD. The Parties further acknowledge that the public benefits to be
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provided by OCSD to the CITY pursuant to this Agreement are in consideration for and reliance
upon assurances that the Property can be developed in accordance with the Development Plan
Approval(s) and the Existing Regulations. Accordingly, while recognizing that the Development of
the Property may be affected by the exercise of the authority and rights reserved and excepted as
provided in Sections 3 (“Vesting”) and 4 (“Reserved Authority”), OCSD is concerned that normally
the judiciary extends to local agencies significant deference in the adoption of rules, regulations and
policies which might otherwise permit the CITY, in violation of the Reserved Authority, to attempt
to apply rules, regulations and policies that are inconsistent with the Development Plan Approval(s).
Accordingly, OCSD desires assurances that the CITY shall not, and the CITY agrees that it shall
not, further restrict or limit the development of the Property in violation of this Agreement except in
strict accordance with the Reserved Authority, which exercising of the Reserved Authority as
defined herein shall not be considered to be a violation of this Agreement. CITY agrees that CITY
will issue grading, building and occupancy permits if the Development contemplated in the
requested permit substantially conforms to the Developing Plan Approval(s), including all relevant
conditions of approval, and the Existing Regulations.
5.2 Inconsistent Enactment. By way of enumeration and not limitation, the following
types of enactments shall be considered inconsistent with this Agreement and Existing Regulations
and in conflict:
a.Restricts the vested rights described in the Agreement or in any way limits or
reduces the rate, timing, scope, intensity, use, density, manner, or sequencing of the
Development or otherwise requires any reduction or increase in the number, size,
height or square footage of lot(s), structures, buildings or other improvements,
modifies the standards and specifications applicable to the infrastructure required for
the Development or requires additional dedications, exactions, fees or mitigation
other than that provided for in the Agreement;
b.Is consistent with Section 3.2 hereof, but is not uniformly applied by the CITY
to all substantially similar development within the CITY; or
c.Imposes a new permit requirement or procedure not already part of the
Existing Regulations.
5.3 Consistent Enactments. By way of enumeration and not limitation, the following
types of enactments shall be considered consistent with this Agreement and Existing Regulations
and not in conflict:
a.Transfers of permitted uses within the Property;
b.Changes in the phasing of the Development pursuant to an application from
OCSD and as approved by the CITY; and
c.Any enactment authorized by this Agreement.
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Section 6. Consistency Between This Agreement, the Development Approval(s), and
Existing Regulations. To the extent a conflict exists or develops between the Existing Regulations
and the Development Approval(s), the Development Approval(s) shall be controlling. To the extent
a conflict exists or develops between the combination of this Agreement and the Existing
Regulations and any other Development Approval(s), this Agreement shall be controlling.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, current health, safety, and welfare
provisions of the Fire safety laws shall be required for all activity under this Agreement.
Section 7. Procedure. Except as set forth in Section 8 below, the procedure for proposing and
adopting an amendment to this Agreement shall be the same as the procedure required for entering
into this Agreement in the first instance.
Section 8. OCSD’s Written Consent. It is contemplated by the Parties that mutually agreed
upon amendments to the Development Plan Approval(s) may be necessary. Any amendments to the
Development Plan Approval(s) to which OCSD does not agree in writing shall not apply to the
Property or the Project while this Agreement is in effect.
Section 9. Concurrent Development Agreement Amendment. Any other Development Plan
amendment requiring amendment of this Agreement, as provided for in Section 10 hereof, shall be
processed concurrently with an amendment to this Agreement in the manner required by law.
Section 10. Effect of Amendment. Except as expressly set forth within this Agreement, an
amendment of the other Development Plan Approval(s) will not alter, affect, impair, or otherwise
impact the rights, duties, and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement. To the extent an
amendment to the Development Plan Approval(s) is approved in accordance with Section 9, the
amendment shall constitute for all purposes a Development Plan Approval and shall be treated as if
it were in existence on the Agreement Date.
Section 11. Future Development Approvals.
a.Exercise of CITY Discretion. In connection with Future Development
Approval or any other actions which the CITY is expressly permitted to make under this Agreement
relating to the Project, the CITY shall exercise its discretion or take action in a manner which
complies and is consistent with the Development Plan Approval(s) and the Existing Regulations.
b.Concurrent Development Agreement Amendment. Any Future
Development Approval requiring amendment of this Agreement, as provided for in Section 9 hereof,
shall be processed concurrently with an amendment to this Agreement.
c.Effect of Future Development Approvals. Except as expressly set forth
within this Section 11c, a Future Development Approval will not alter, affect, impair, or otherwise
impact the rights, duties, and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement. To the extent a Future
Development Approval is approved in accordance with Sections 9 and 11, the Future Development
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Approval shall constitute for all purposes a Development Plan Approval and shall be treated as if it
were in existence on the Agreement Date.
Section 12. Failure to Conduct Annual Review. The failure of the CITY to conduct the annual
review shall not constitute or be asserted by OCSD or CITY as a breach of this Agreement.
Section 13. Initiation of Review by City Council. In addition to the annual review, the City
Council may at any time initiate a review of this Agreement by giving written notice to OCSD. The
Notice must describe in detail the specific issues which caused the CITY to question OCSD’S good
faith compliance and the evidence the CITY believes is necessary for the review. Within thirty (30)
days following receipt of such notice, OCSD shall submit evidence to the CITY Council of OCSD’s
good faith compliance with this Agreement and such review and determination shall proceed in the
same manner as provided for the annual review. The City Council shall initiate its review pursuant
to this Section 13 only if it has probable cause to believe the CITY’s general health, safety or welfare
is at risk as a result of specific acts or failures to act by OCSD in violation of this Agreement.
Section 14. Administration of Agreement. Any final decision by the CITY staff concerning the
interpretation and administration of this Agreement and Development of the Property in accordance
herewith may be appealed by OCSD first to the Planning Commission and thereafter to the City
Council, provided that any such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after
OCSD receives written notice that the staff decision is final all as pursuant to routine planning appeal
procedures. The City Council shall render, at a noticed public hearing, its decision to affirm, reverse
or modify the staff decision within thirty (30) days after the appeal was filed.
Section 15. Availability of Documents. If requested and reimbursed for all costs, by OCSD, the
CITY agrees to provide to OCSD copies of any documents, reports or other items reviewed,
accumulated or prepared by or for the CITY in connection with any periodic compliance review by
the CITY, provided OCSD reimburses the CITY for all reasonable and direct costs and fees incurred
by the CITY in copying the same. The CITY shall respond to OCSD’s request on or before ten (10)
business days have elapsed from the CITY’s receipt of such request.
Section 16. Effect of Noncompliance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent the
Development Approval(s) expressly provide(s) that Development of the Project or a portion thereof
is directly dependent upon the performance of material obligations assumed by a and/or OCSD,
which material obligations have not been performed, the CITY may, in its reasonable discretion,
withhold any approvals, including, without limitation, certificates of occupancy, with respect to
those directly dependent portions of the Project from OCSD until such obligations have been
substantially performed. CITY agrees that CITY will not withhold approvals if the OCSD provides
security for the OCSD request.
Section 17. Estoppel Certificates. A party may at any time deliver written notice to the other
party requesting an estoppel certificate (the “Estoppel Certificate”). A party receiving a request for
an Estoppel Certificate shall provide a signed certificate to the requesting party within thirty (30)
days after receipt of the request. The City Manager or any person designated by the City Manager
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may sign Estoppel Certificates on behalf of the CITY. Any officer or member of OCSD may sign
on behalf of that Party. An Estoppel Certificate is intended to be relied on by assignees and
mortgagees. If that one party requests an Estoppel Certificate from the other, the requesting party
shall reimburse the other party for all reasonable and direct costs and fees incurred by such party
with respect thereto.
Section 18. Force Majeure. A Party shall not be deemed to be in default where failure or delay
in performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement is caused by pandemics, floods,
earthquakes, other Acts of God, fires, wars, riots or similar hostilities, strikes and other labor
difficulties beyond that Party’s control, action or inaction by the CITY, other governmental bodies
or public utilities other than those related to the normal and customary processing of Future
Development Approvals or any modifications to the Development Approval(s), judicial decisions,
litigation regarding the Development Approval(s) or Future Development Approvals or other similar
events. To the extent applicable to the Project and Property pursuant to Section 3 hereof, government
regulations (including, without limitation, local, state and federal environmental and natural resource
regulations), voter initiative or referenda or moratoria (including, without limitation, any
“development moratorium” as that term is applied in Government Code Section 66452.6) constitute
force majeure events.
Section 19. Interpretation and Governing Law. The language in all parts of this Agreement
shall, in all cases, be construed as a whole and in accordance with its fair meaning. This Agreement
and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of California. The Parties understand and agree that this Agreement is not intended to
constitute, nor shall be construed to constitute, an impermissible attempt to contract away the
legislative and governmental functions of the CITY, and in particular, the CITY’s police powers. In
this regard, the Parties understand and agree that this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute
the impermissible surrender or abnegation of the CITY’s governmental powers over the Property or
any decision arising from the Agreement, directly or indirectly.
Section 20. Section Headings. All section headings and subheadings are inserted for
convenience only and shall not affect any construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 21. Gender. The singular includes the plural; the masculine gender includes the
feminine; “shall” is mandatory, “may” is permissive.
Section 22. No Joint and Several Liability. No breach hereof by a Party shall constitute a breach
by the non-breaching party. Any remedy, obligation, or liability, including but not limited to the
obligations to defend and indemnify the CITY, arising by reason of such breach shall be applicable
solely to the party that committed the breach. However, the CITY shall send a copy of any notice of
violation to all OCSD, including those not in breach.
Section 23. The intent of the Parties: The intent of the Parties Section is incorporated in this
Agreement as though fully set forth herein.
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Section 24. Not for Benefit of Third Parties. This Agreement and all provisions hereof are for
the exclusive benefit of the CITY and OCSD and its assignees pursuant to this Section 24 and shall
not be construed to benefit or be enforceable by any third party.
Section 25. Permitted Uses of the Property.
a.Permitted Uses. The Project’s permitted uses include an administrative
headquarters building, surface parking, and a pedestrian bridge across Ellis Avenue
connecting the headquarters building to the OCSD’s Reclamation Plant No. 1, as
approved by the Planning Director (October 14, 2020), the Planning Commission
(October 28, 2020), and the City Council (December 1, 2020).
b.Building Height and Size. The maximum height of the administrative
headquarters building is three (3) stories. The building will be approximately
110,000 square feet in size, as approved by the Planning Director (October 14, 2020),
the Planning Commission (October 28, 2020), and the City Council (December 1,
2020).
Section 26.
Notwithstanding this Section 26 the Mt. Langley property is obligated to submit to all then
applicable development processes and fees which are then applicable to all properties in CITY.
Section 27. Monetary Contribution to the City.
Payment. Within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date, OCSD shall pay the CITY
a monetary contribution of two million nine hundred thousand dollars ($2,900,000) as identified in
this Agreement as the monies necessary to make the CITY whole as a result of this Agreement.
Section 28. Subsequent Discretionary Actions.
a.Expedited Processing. The CITY shall expedite the processing of all permits
and approvals needed for the Project at OCSD's expense including, but not limited
to, excavation, grading, building, encroachment and street improvement permits,
certificates of occupancy, utility connection authorizations, plan check approval, and
other permits or approvals necessary, convenient or appropriate for the grading,
excavation, construction, development, improvement, use, and occupancy of the
Project. Without limiting the foregoing, if requested by OCSD, the CITY agrees to
utilize contract planners and plan checkers (at OCSD's sole cost to be paid to CITY
prior to the commencement of the contract employees) and any other reasonably
available means, to reasonably expedite the processing of Project applications and
approvals, including concurrent processing applications by various CITY
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b.Plan Review. The CITY’s Planning and Building Director may review and
approve plans binding for signage, trash enclosures, screening, and landscaping prior
to issuance of a building permit; provided, however, that the sole purpose of such
review shall be to verify consistency with the Existing Regulations and the Project
Approvals.
c.Issuance of Ministerial Permits. The CITY shall not unreasonably withhold
or condition any building permits or other ministerial permits provided the OCSD
has satisfied all requirements for such permits.
Section 29. Termination.
This Agreement shall be deemed terminated and of no further effect upon the occurrence
of any of the following events:
i.Expiration of the stated term of this Agreement.
ii.Entry of a final judgment after appeals are concluded setting aside, voiding or
annulling the adoption of the ordinance approving this Agreement.
iii.The adoption of a referendum measure overriding or repealing the ordinance
approving this Agreement and the conclusion of any litigation, including appeal,
upholding the measure overriding or repealing the ordinance that approved this
Agreement.
iv.Acts by either Party that are in violation of the terms of this Agreement and
which are a non-cured default.
Section 30. Default and Remedies.
a.Default. If either Party fails to perform any obligation under this Agreement,
the aggrieved Party may send the defaulting Party a Notice of Default.
b.Right to Cure. A Party who receives a Notice of Default has thirty (30) days
from the date of receipt to cure the default. If the default is not cured by expiration
of the thirty (30) day period, the defaulting Party will be deemed in breach of the
Agreement.
c.Specific Performance. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement involves
the development of the OCSD Properties, which are unique. If the CITY breaches
this Agreement, the OCSD shall have the right, in addition to any other remedy
available, to specific performance of the CITY’s obligations set forth herein.
Section 31. Indemnity.
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OCSD agrees to defend the CITY from and against any claims or proceedings against the
CITY to set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Agreement, except for claims or proceedings
arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its agents, officers, contractors,
and/or employees.
Section 32 Miscellaneous.
a.Timing of Development. The OCSD shall have the right to develop the
Property in such order and such rate and times as the OCSD deems appropriate solely
within the exercise of its subjective business judgment. Without limiting the
foregoing, but OCSD shall have no obligation to develop the Project or the OCSD
Properties.
b.Appeals. OCSD may appeal any final decision by the CITY staff concerning
the interpretation and administration of this Agreement and development of the
Project first to the Planning Commission and thereafter to the City Council. Any
such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after OCSD
receives written notice that the staff decision is final. The City Council shall render,
at a noticed public hearing, its decision to affirm, reverse or modify the staff decision
within thirty (30) days after the appeal is filed.
c.Covenants Run with the Land. Except as otherwise provided for in this
Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement, to the extent permitted by law,
constitute covenants which shall run with the Property for the benefit thereof, and the
benefits and burdens of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the
Parties, all successors in interest to the Parties hereto to the extent provided for in this
Agreement.
d.No Waiver. Failure by a Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement by the other Party, and failure by a Party to exercise
its rights upon a default by the other Party hereto, shall not constitute a waiver of
such Party’s right to demand strict compliance by such other Party in the future.
e.Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded, at no cost to the CITY, in the
Official Records of Orange County by the City Clerk within the period required by
Section 65868.5 of the Government Code.
f.Severability of Terms. If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this
Agreement shall be determined invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
g.Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and the Agreement supersedes
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parole evidence of any prior or other agreement shall be permitted to contradict or
vary the terms hereof.
h.Notices. As used in this Agreement, "notice" includes, but is not limited to,
the communication of notice, request, demand, approval, statement, report,
acceptance, consent, waiver, appointment, or other communication required or
permitted hereunder. All notices shall be in writing and shall be given by personal
delivery, by deposit in the U.S. mail first class with postage prepaid, or by sending
the same by overnight delivery service, or, registered or certified mail with return
receipt requested, with postage. and postal charges prepaid, or by facsimile, as
follows:
If to the CITY:
City Clerk
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
with a copy to the Attorney for the City:
Colin R. Burns, Esq.
Harper & Burns
453 S. Glassell Street
Orange, California 92866
If to the OCSD:
Clerk of the Board
Orange County Sanitation OCSD
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
with a copy to the OCSD’s General Counsel:
Bradley R. Hogin, Esq.
Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart
555 Anton Blvd.
Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Section 33. Exhibits.
The following documents are attached to, and by this reference made a part of, this
Agreement:
Exhibit “A” - Legal Description of the OCSD Properties
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Exhibit “B” - Map showing Property and its location
Exhibit “C” - Existing Development Approvals
Exhibit “D” - Project Conditions
Exhibit “E” - Future Development Approvals
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Development Agreement on
this _____ day of ______________, ____.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
a county sanitation district
By_________________________________
David Shawver
Chair, Board of Directors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Bradley R. Hogin
OCSD General Counsel
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
A municipal corporation
By _________________________________
Cheryl Brothers
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Colin R. Burns
Attorney for the City
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.