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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 suspends portions of the Brown Act which addresses the conduct of public
meetings. On June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21, which
continues the suspension of portions of the Brown Act which addresses the conduct of
public meetings through September 30, 2021.
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 OCSanClerk@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, June 22, 2021.
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.
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June 16, 2021
NOTICE OF MEETING
STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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, June 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT www.ocsan.gov
Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by
providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.
Serving:
Anaheim
Brea
Buena Park
Cypress
Fountain Valley
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
Irvine
La Habra
La Palma
Los Alamitos
Newport Beach
Orange
Placentia
Santa Ana
Seal Beach
Stanton
Tustin
Villa Park
County of Orange
Costa Mesa
Sanitary District
Midway City
Sanitary District
Irvine Ranch
Water District
Yorba Linda
Water District
STEERING COMMITTEE AND
BOARD MEETING DATES
June 23, 2021
July 28, 2021
August 25, 2021
September 22, 2021
October 27, 2021
November 17, 2021 *
December 15, 2021 *
January 26, 2022
February 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
April 27, 2022
May 25, 2022
* Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: June 23, 2021 Meeting Time: 5:00 p.m.
Committee Members
David Shawver, Board Chair…………………………………………… ____
John Withers, Board Vice-Chair……………………………………….. ____
Stacy Berry, Operations Committee Chair…………………………. ____
Jesus J. Silva, LaPA Committee Chair………………………………… ____
Chad Wanke, Administration Committee Chair……………………… ____
Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Member-At-Large……………………………… ____
Glenn Parker, 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 2/9/2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Complete Roster
AGENCY/CITIES
ACTIVE DIRECTOR
ALTERNATE
DIRECTOR
Anaheim
Stephen Faessel
Jose Diaz
Brea Glenn Parker Steven Vargas
Buena Park Art Brown Connor Traut Cypress Stacy Berry Anne Hertz
Fountain Valley Patrick Harper Glenn Grandis
Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Nick Dunlap
Garden Grove Steve Jones John O’Neill Huntington Beach Kim Carr Dan Kalmick
Irvine Anthony Kuo
Farrah N. Khan
La Habra Rose Espinoza Jose Medrano
La Palma Marshall Goodman Nitesh Patel
Los Alamitos Mark A. Chirco Ron Bates Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner
Orange Kim Nichols Chip Monaco
Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith
Santa Ana Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Nelida Mendoza Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt
Schelly Sustarsic
Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren Tustin Ryan Gallagher Austin Lumbard
Villa Park Chad Zimmerman Robert Collacott
Sanitary/Water Districts
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Bob Ooten
Art Perry Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen
Sergio Contreras 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
STEERING COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 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
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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
OCSanClerk@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
June 22, 2021.
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.
1.2021-1654APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Steering Committee held May 26, 2021.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
05-26-2021 Steering Committee Minutes
Attachments:
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 23, 2021
NON-CONSENT:
2.2021-1706GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2020-2021 WORK PLAN YEAR-END
REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the General Manager’s FY 2020-2021 Work Plan Year-End Report.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
General Manager's FY 2020-21 Work Plan Year-End Report
Attachments:
3.2021-1434INTERIM FOOD WASTE RECEIVING FACILITY, PROJECT NO. P2-124
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Interim Food Waste
Receiving Facility, Project No P2-124; and
B. Reject all bids and direct staff to continue efforts to negotiate agreements with
food waste pre-processors.
Originator:Kathy Millea
Agenda ReportAttachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
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.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 23, 2021
CS-1 2021-1694CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Bayside Village Marina, LLC v. Orange County Sanitation District; Orange County
Sanitation District Board of Directors; and Does 1-25, Inclusive, Superior Court of the
State of California for the County of Orange - Central Justice Center Case No.
30-2021-01194238-CU-WM-CXC.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
Memo_Bayside Village Marina Litigation
Attachments:
CS-2 2021-1685PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 54957(b)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Number of Employees: 1
·General Manager
Originator:Celia Chandler
Agenda Report
Memo_General Manager Evaluation
Attachments:
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 5:00
p.m.
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2021-1654 Agenda Date:6/23/2021 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 Steering Committee held May 26, 2021.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure, an accurate record of each meeting
will be provided to the Directors for subsequent approval at the following meeting.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Resolution No. OC SAN 21-04
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda
package:
·Minutes of the Steering Committee meeting held May 26, 2021
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Minutes for the
STEERING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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, May 26, 2021 at 5:01 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, Stacy Berry, Sandra Massa-Lavitt,
Glenn Parker, Jesus Silva and Chad Wanke
ABSENT:None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore and Joshua Martinez were
present in the Board Room. General Manager Jim Herberg, 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, Jackie Castro, Tanya Chong, Raul Cuellar, Brian Engeln, Tom
Grant, Tina Knapp, Robert Michaels, Jeffrey Mohr, Andrew Nau, Wally Ritchie, Thomas Vu,
and Ruth Zintzun participated telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel, was present in the Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore read three public comments into record in regard to Item No. 2.
Ms. Lore also stated that she received late communication from General Manager Herberg
that Closed Session Item No. CS-1 would not be heard this evening.
REPORTS:
Chair Shawver did not provide a report.
General Manager Jim Herberg notified the Committee of a sewer line that was damaged
today by a Contractor and stated that the damage did not cause a sewer spill and is currently
being repaired.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes May 26, 2021
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2021-1600
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Steering Committee held April 28, 2021.
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Stacy Berry, Sandra Massa-Lavitt,
Glenn Parker and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jesus Silva
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
Director Jesus Silva arrived at the meeting at 5:09 p.m.
2.HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO.
P1-128A
2021-1528
Originator: Kathy Millea
Director of Engineering Kathy Millea provided a brief PowerPoint presentation of the
Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1 project.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Headquarters
Complex at Plant No 1, Project No. P1-128A;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Swinerton Builders for Headquarters Complex
at Plant No 1, Project No. P1-128A, for an amount not to exceed $102,544,974;
and
C. Approve a contingency of $5,127,249 (5%).
AYES:David Shawver, John Withers, Stacy Berry, Sandra Massa-Lavitt,
Glenn Parker, Jesus Silva and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes May 26, 2021
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54956.8, 54957(a) & 54956.9(d)(1):
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:22 p.m. to discuss two items. Item CS-1 was
not heard. Confidential minutes of the Closed Sessions have been prepared in accordance
with the above Government Code Sections and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in
the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Session Meetings.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
2021-1666
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
ITEM NOT HEARD.
Property: 1516 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, CA; APN No. 047-222-10
Agency negotiators: General Manager, Jim Herberg; Assistant General Manager,
Lorenzo Tyner; Assistant General Manager, Rob Thompson; and Director of
Engineering, Kathy Millea.
Negotiating parties: City of Newport Beach
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CS-2 THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957 (a))
2021-1669
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Consultation with the Information Technology Systems & Operations Manager
regarding cyber security.
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CS-3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2021-1675
Originator: Celia Chandler
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Jose O. Cruz v. Orange County Sanitation District Financing Corporation, a California
corporation; and Does 1-50, inclusive, Superior Court of California, County of Orange,
Case No. 30-2019-01100180-CU-WT-CJC.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Committee reconvened in regular session at 6:07 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 6:08 p.m. to the next Steering Committee
meeting to be held on June 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2021-1706 Agenda Date:6/23/2021 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2020-2021 WORK PLAN YEAR-END REPORT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the General Manager’s FY 2020-2021 Work Plan Year-End Report.
BACKGROUND
Each year, the General Manager prepares a work plan of activities supporting Orange County
Sanitation District’s strategic goals and initiatives to be accomplished during the fiscal year. The
General Manager’s FY 2020-2021 draft work plan was reviewed with the Steering Committee in July
2020. The final work plan was received and filed by the Steering Committee and Board of Directors
in August 2020; and a mid-year update was provided in January 2021. Attached is the year-end
report for the General Manager’s FY 2020-2021 work plan.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
or standard
·Plan for and execute succession, minimizing vacant position times
·Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
·Maintain and adhere to appropriate internal planning documents (Biosolids, Odor, and Energy
Master Plans)
·Use all practical and effective means for resource recovery
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
January 2021 - Steering and Board of Directors received and filed the mid-year update of the
General Manager’s FY 2020-2021 Work Plan.
August 2020 - Steering Committee and Board of Directors received and filed the General Manager’s
FY 2020-2021 Work Plan.
July 2020 - Steering Committee received and filed the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021
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File #:2021-1706 Agenda Date:6/23/2021 Agenda Item No:2.
July 2020 -Steering Committee received and filed the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Draft Work Plan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The General Manager’s work plan includes 17 goals for the fiscal year.Fourteen items in the work
plan have been completed, three will carry over into fiscal year 2021-2022.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All items included in the General Manager’s Work Plan were budgeted in the FY 2020-2021 Budget.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·General Manager’s FY 2020-2021 Work Plan Year-End Report
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TO: Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT: General Manager’s FY 2020-2021 Work Plan Year-End Report
I am pleased to present the year-end report for my Fiscal Year 2020-21 Work Plan. The
Work Plan has 17 individual goals organized under the four focus areas of business
principles, environmental stewardship, wastewater management, and workplace
environment. This Work Plan was reviewed and approved by the Steering Committee and
Board of Directors in August 2020 and a mid-year update was provided in January 2021.
1. Business Principles
Budget Control and Fiscal Discipline – Provide the Administration
Committee with an analysis of options, including an IRS Section 115 Trust for
funding OC San’s pension obligations by October 31, 2020.
UPDATE: Complete. Proposals were received and reviewed. Purchasing and
Contracts is currently working with legal counsel to finalize contract language.
Award will go to Administration Committee and Board in July 2021.
Asset Management Plan – Update the Asset Management Plan by December
31, 2020 including an inventory of critical assets for each process area and the
collection system; an evaluation of their condition and performance; and an
updated implementation plan to maintain, rehabilitate, and replace these
assets to meet the required levels of service at the lowest life cycle cost and at
an acceptable level of risk.
UPDATE: Complete. The Asset Management Plan is complete and was
presented to the Operations Committee and the Board in December 2020.
Headquarters Project – Complete site preparation for the new Headquarters
facility, Project P1-128C, by June 30, 2021.
UPDATE: Complete. Demolition of the buildings and site preparation were
completed in January 2021.
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Cybersecurity/Safety – Develop and conduct two emergency response and
recovery drills for our interplant digester gas line and a cybersecurity breach by
June 30, 2021.
UPDATE: Complete. OC San conducted a full-scale emergency response
exercise of the Interplant Digester Gas Pipeline on April 28, 2021. The exercise
tested OC San’s response to an externally caused utility line strike that required
isolation of the pipeline, mobilization of the damage assessment team,
coordination of repairs, and response to public inquiries. The comprehensive
drill simulated a line break and fire with real time interaction from other local
agencies. Liberty Energy Services and the Water Emergency Response
Organization of Orange County evaluated OC San’s response to this exercise.
In addition, in April 2021, IT conducted four tabletop exercises. The scenarios
included e-mail phishing, data theft, ransomware, and unauthorized application
access. These exercises were conducted with the assistance of outside
cybersecurity specialists, Tevora, and teams from IT, Engineering, Finance,
Human Resources, and Public Affairs. This effort is part of the development of
OC San's cybersecurity incident response plan.
Property Management – Inspect real property, easements, and rights-of-way
for encroachments and encumbrances which limit access or impede proper use
of the right by December 31, 2020. Develop action plans by June 30, 2021 that
restore long-term use for identified encroachments or encumbrances.
UPDATE: Continuing. Inventory and inspections are complete. Minor access
limitations and encumbrances are addressed as they occur. Large issues, such
as the Miller Holder Easement south of Heil are being worked on by the
Executive Management Team and legal counsel. Completed action plans will
be implemented during the 2021-22 Fiscal Year.
2. Environmental Stewardship
Energy Independence – Overhaul two Central Generation Engines to begin
the second 25-year operations cycle for the Central Generation Facilities by
June 30, 2021.
UPDATE: Continuing. The first contractor failed to deliver a working rebuilt
engine. A second vendor, the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the engine,
has been contracted and began work in May 2021.
Climate and Catastrophic Event Resilience – Execute a contingency
biosolids disposal agreement with Orange County Waste and Recycling
(OCWR) to formally establish a local emergency failsafe biosolids disposal
option by March 31, 2021.
UPDATE: Complete. In September 2020, OCWR provided guidance to OC
San on a protocol to deliver biosolids during an emergency. OCWR has
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designated Prima Deshecha Landfill as the emergency failsafe landfill for
biosolids disposal.
Food Waste Treatment – Complete market assessment for food waste
feedstock co-digestion at OC San. Solicit bids to construct the Interim Food
Waste Facility at Plant No. 2, Project P2-124, by December 31, 2020.
UPDATE: Complete. Draft contracts issued to three food waste haulers in
November 2020. Solicitation for bids to construct advertised on December 1,
2020.
Water Reuse – Study alternatives to reduce the use of City Water in its
operations by October 31, 2020 and implement water saving measures by June
30, 2021.
UPDATE: Complete. In March 2021, staff successfully tested plant water as a
replacement for city water in the centrifuge polymer system. Staff are
replumbing the centrifuge polymer systems for plant water use with planned
completion in June 2021.
Environmental Water Quality, Stormwater Management and Urban Runoff
– Complete business process mapping for source control permit management,
compliance data management, and Environmental Protection Agency
compliant reporting to evaluate the current system and alternatives for
enhancing the system. Complete final report and recommendations by March
31, 2021.
UPDATE: Continuing. The external vendor was selected in early 2021 and a
kick-off meeting was held in April 2021 to refine project tasks and the
corresponding schedule. This item will be carried over to my Fiscal Year 2021-
22 GM Work Plan.
3. Wastewater Management
Chemical Sustainability – OC San will develop a plan to maintain at least two
suppliers for iron-based coagulants at all times with a final report-out to the
Board of Directors by June 30, 2021.
UPDATE: Complete. OC San has maintained ferric chloride supply contracts
with two independent vendors, Kemira and Pencco. Each supplier has the
capacity to meet the total demand of OC San. The current contract with each
supplier allows for three additional annual renewals.
Biosolids Management – Conduct an annual review of the regulatory aspects
of the OC San Biosolids Management Plan to adjust for evolving regulations
for contaminants of emerging concern and update contingency options as
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needed. Provide an informational update to the Board of Directors by June 30,
2021.
UPDATE: Complete. A programmatic information update was presented to the
Board of Directors as a part of the 2021 Strategic Planning Special Workshop
on April 21, 2021.
Constituents of Emerging Concern – Continue OC San's leadership role in
developing analytical capability, advocating for sound science and regulations,
and identification of significant sources in constituents of emerging concerns
such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) and microplastics. Provide an
informational briefing to the Board of Directors by June 30, 2021. Provide
preliminary results from the California State Water Resources Control Board
investigative order for PFAS by June 30, 2021.
UPDATE: Complete. An information update was presented to the Board of
Directors as a part of the 2021 Strategic Planning Special Workshop on April
21, 2021. OC San is developing an in-house method to measure 39 PFAS
compounds in wastewater and obtain method certification by the end of the
2021 calendar year. Staff is preparing an update on the Investigative Order
sampling results to date to be included as part of the June 2021 GM Monthly
Report.
4. Workplace Environment
COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery – Continue to respond to the
COVID-19 pandemic with operations remaining in full permit compliance while
providing a safe workplace and complying with the Center for Disease Control
and Prevention health official guidance, and applicable employment and labor
laws. Develop a “reopening plan” and present it to the Board of Directors by
September 30, 2020.
UPDATE: Complete. COVID-19 response efforts continue with the Executive
Management Team meeting daily and the internal Emergency Operations
Center and Pandemic Team meetings occurring weekly and biweekly,
respectively. As COVID-19 has extended longer than anticipated, the
“reopening plan” was deferred from the initial completion date of September
30, 2020 to a Return to Office Plan. The Pandemic Team has completed
Return to Office criteria which has been provided to use in development of
workspace schedules for returning teleworkers to the physical worksite; all
while maintaining COVID-19 protocols to ensure a safe work environment
during and after plan implementation.
Safety and Physical Security – Complete implementation of an Industrial
Hygiene Program and a Job Safety Analysis program to meet the Voluntary
Protection Program requirements by June 30, 2021.
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UPDATE: Complete. In November 2020, two safety and health policies were
adopted for Industrial Hygiene (SOP-642) and Hazard Assessment and Risk
Control (SOP-645) to meet the Voluntary Protection Program requirements.
The Industrial Hygiene Program established the framework for how qualitative
and quantitative assessments will be completed, documented, and updated.
The qualitative assessments (or hazard analysis) have been completed for the
year. Quantitative assessments (or sampling) have been ongoing throughout
the year and will continue each year moving forward. Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis and new ones are created for
all high hazard jobs where a JSA does not already exist. Hazard identification
training, which will teach employees how to use JSAs, is scheduled for June
2021. Results of the industrial hygiene assessments and JSAs will be
maintained in Cority, OC San’s Incident Management System Software. In May
2021, Cority was expanded to include an Industrial Hygiene and JSA module
to centralize information, streamline processes, and effectively manage safety
and health programs.
Classification and Compensation Study – Begin preparations for an
agencywide Classification and Compensation Study by completing a Request
for Proposal for a specialized vendor and accessing, discussing, and meeting
and conferring regarding the 17 survey agencies by June 30, 2021.
Update: Complete. The Classification and Compensation Studies Request for
Proposals (RFP) was advertised March 10 to April 15, 2021. An invitation to
bid was sent to approximately 1,060 registered vendors and additional vendors
recommended by other Orange County agencies. The Scope of Work was
comprehensive for classification and compensation study phases and included
specific items identified with management and the Board of Directors. RFP
evaluation criteria included qualifications of firm, proposed staffing/project
organization, work plan, oral interviews, and cost/price. Final vendor selection
will be presented for approval at June’s Administration Committee and Board
meetings. The project will begin once the vendor is in place, with a
comprehensive study that will update job descriptions, analyze salary market
position against survey agencies, review internal equity, etc.
Succession Planning – Conduct two specialized training classes for
supervisors, managers, and executive management team members and
provide organizational awareness coursework via OC San “U” for all employees
with a final report-out on June 30, 2021.
Update: Complete. In 2020, two trainings were provided to supervisors,
managers, and EMT that offered various topics designed to provide the tools
and resources needed to navigate the core functions of OC San. Specifically,
the groups received training from seasoned legal experts on Navigating Public
Sector and Performance Management Best Practices; and the feedback
received indicated the training was effective in providing practical tools and
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guidance. In September 2020, a renewed, all virtual voluntary development
program was launched (now called OC San “U”). Learning options included
monthly webinars and on demand content relating to leadership, technology,
communication, and organizational awareness. Employees may also apply to
participate in mentoring and a CSUF leadership curriculum. For fiscal year
2020-21, over 50 percent of staff participated in at least one option, 60 joined
each webinar, and course feedback was consistently positive. In fiscal year
2021-22, OC San “U” will continue to offer pertinent topics and explore further
program enhancement ideas.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2021-1434 Agenda Date:6/23/2021 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
INTERIM FOOD WASTE RECEIVING FACILITY, PROJECT NO. P2-124
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Interim Food Waste Receiving
Facility, Project No P2-124; and
B. Reject all bids and direct staff to continue efforts to negotiate agreements with food waste pre-
processors.
BACKGROUND
The State of California requires cities to divert organics such as food waste away from landfills. This
food waste, after processing, can be added to an anaerobic digester such as those operated by the
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) to produce methane gas and energy. This food waste
must be hauled from the source to a pre-processing facility to produce a pumpable product that can
be introduced into OC San’s anaerobic digesters, and then trucked to OC San.
The Biosolids Master Plan evaluated the feasibility of receiving pre-processed food waste and
determined that the costs to construct and operate the required processing facilities could be offset
by tipping fees charged to food waste pre-processors and additional power generated from increased
digester gas production. The Biosolids Master Plan recommended construction of an interim food
waste facility until a more permanent facility can be constructed in 10 to 15 years.
The design of Interim Food Waste Receiving Facility, Project No. P2-124, has been completed, and
construction bids have been received.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Use all practical and effective means for resource recovery
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
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PROBLEM
Staff has been negotiating with food waste management companies to deliver pre-processed food
waste in time to test and operate the Interim Food Waste Receiving Facility.Producing pre-
processed food waste that OC San can accept requires companies to acquire a site for the
processing facility,obtain approvals and permits,and build the facility.While there has been strong
interest,to date no company is ready to agree to a contract because they will not be able to complete
their pre-processing facilities in time.
Without revenue from tipping fees from haulers,OC San would have no way to recover the cost of its
facility.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Reject all bids for Interim Food Waste Receiving Facility,Project No.P2-124.Staff expects that food
waste management companies will eventually be ready to commit,but when an appropriate pre-
processing facility would be operational cannot be predicted with any certainty.Staff will continue
discussions with interested food waste management companies.When such a company is ready to
commit,and has a credible schedule for construction,OC San can reissue the project for
construction bids.
TIMING CONCERNS
Cities are required by the State of California to divert organics from landfills beginning January 2022.
OC San will need approximately 21 months from the date that the reissued construction contract
documents are advertised until the facility is ready to receive pre-processed food waste.Staff
expects that a new pre-processing facility would take substantially longer than that for property
acquisition, obtaining permits, and construction.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Board action is required by the California Public Contract Code to either award the contract as
advertised or to reject all bids.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OC San advertised for bids on December 1,2020,and seven bids were received on January 19,
2021. A summary of the bids follows:
Engineer’s Estimate $2,660,000
Bidder Amount of Bid
Aid Builders, Inc.$2,635,000
J.R. Filanc Construction Co., Inc.$3,149,537
Tharsos Inc.$3,196,000
PCL Construction, Inc.$3,232,417
Innovative Construction Solutions $3,299,000
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Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.$3,546,000
Mehta Mechanical Co. Inc.$3,555,000
dba MMC Inc.
The bids were evaluated in accordance with OC San’s policies and procedures.Staff determined the
apparent low bidder was non-responsive.An evaluation of the second apparent low bidder,J.R.
Filanc Construction Co.,Inc.(Filanc),determined the bid of $3,149,537 to be both responsive and
responsible.
Staff and J.R.Filanc Construction Co.,Inc.,agreed to an initial 40-day extension of the bid validity
period to allow more time to negotiate with haulers and pre-processors.Responding to a staff
request,Filanc indicated that they would only agree to a 90-day extension of the bid validity with a
cost increase, which legal counsel indicated could not be granted.
CEQA
The project is included in the Biosolids Master Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR),
State Clearinghouse Number 2017071026.A Notice of Determination was filed on September 27,
2018, after Board approval of the Professional Design Services Agreement.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
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Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2021-1694 Agenda Date:6/23/2021 Agenda Item No:CS-1
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Bayside Village Marina, LLC v. Orange County Sanitation District; Orange County Sanitation District
Board of Directors; and Does 1-25, Inclusive, Superior Court of the State of California for the County
of Orange - Central Justice Center Case No. 30-2021-01194238-CU-WM-CXC.
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 OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) 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: June 15, 2021
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee desires to hold a closed session on June 23, 2021 for the purpose
of conferring with its legal counsel regarding existing litigation to which the District is a party.
The title of the case is Bayside Village Marina, LLC v. Orange County Sanitation District et. al.,
Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange – Central Justice Center Case
No. 30-2021-01194238-CU-WM-CXC. The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority
of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Respectfully submitted,
By_________________________________
Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2021-1685 Agenda Date:6/23/2021 Agenda Item No:CS-2
FROM:Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 54957(B)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Number of Employees: 1
·General Manager
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board, the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential
litigation; (c) employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) 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: June 15, 2021
RE: Closed Session Items
The Steering Committee desires to hold a closed session on June 23, 2020 for the purpose
of conferring for the evaluation of the District’s General Manager. Said closed session will be
held pursuant to authority of California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Respectfully submitted,
By:_________________________
Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel
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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.