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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 361 on September 16, 2021, which, in part,
addresses the conduct of public meetings in light of the continued State of Emergency
order.
Effective October 1, 2021, AB 361 suspends the requirements located in California
Government Code, Section 54953, Subdivision (b), Paragraph (3) specifically pertaining
to the conduct of public meetings. As such, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC
San) Board of Directors has determined that due to the size of OC San'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. OC San offers several ways in which to interact
during meetings. You will find information as to these opportunities below.
ONLINE MEETING PARTICIPATION
You may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web
browser by using the link below:
Click here to join the meeting
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of the meeting. For recommendations, general guidance on using Teams, and
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Please mute yourself upon entry to the meeting. Please raise your hand if you wish to
speak during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call
upon you by using the name you joined with.
Meeting attendees are not provided the ability to make a presentation during the meeting.
Please contact the Clerk of the Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you wish to
present any items. Additionally, camera feeds may be controlled by the meeting
moderator to avoid inappropriate content.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE
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meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the last 4 digits of your phone
number as identification.
NOTE: All attendees will be disconnected from the meeting at the beginning of
Closed Session. If you would like to return to the Open Session portion of the
meeting, please login or dial -in to the Teams meeting again and wait in the Lobby
for admittance.
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The meeting will be available for online viewing only at:
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HOW TO SUBMIT A COMMENT
You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a
verbal comment, please raise your hand as described above or alert the Clerk of the Board
before or during the public comment period.
You may also submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance
of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at:
https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk(o)_ocsan.gov with
the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your
comment)" or "PUBLIC COMMENT NON -AGENDA ITEM".
You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by
using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting.
All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into
the record or compiled as part of the record.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRIOR TO AND DURING MEETINGS
For technical assistance before and during the meeting, please call 714-593-7431. For
any other questions and/or concerns, please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at
714-593-7433. Thank you, in advance, for your patience in working with these
technologies. We appreciate your interest in OC San!
10844 Avenue
Fountainn Valley, CA 92708
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT www.ocsan_gov
October 19, 2022
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 — 5:00 P.M.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to
participate in this meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to
this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact
during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your
computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via
telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for
consideration before or during the meeting.
The Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County
Sanitation District will be held at the above location and in the manner
indicated on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Serving:
Anaheim
Brea
Buena Park
Cypress
Fountain Valley
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
Irvine
La Habra
La Palma
Los Alam itos
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
Our Mission. To protect public health and the environment by
providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.
STEERING COMMITTEE AND
BOARD MEETING DATES
October 26, 2022
November 16, 2022 *
December 21, 2022 *
January 25, 2023
February 22, 2023
March 22, 2023
April 26, 2023
May 24, 2023
June 28, 2023
August 23, 2023
September 27, 2023
October 25, 2023
* Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: October 26, 2022 Meeting Time: 5:00 p.m.
Committee Members
Chad Wanke, Board Chair ....................................................
Ryan Gallagher, Board Vice -Chair ...........................................
Brooke Jones, Operations Committee Chair ..............................
Glenn Parker, Administration Committee Chair ...........................
Jesus J. Silva, LaPA Committee Chair ......................................
Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Member -At -Large ....................................
John Withers, 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 ......................................
Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance ..............
Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services ........................
Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board ................................................
Other Staff Present
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 10/19/2022
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Complete Roster
ALTERNATE
AGENCY/CITIES ACTIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
Anaheim
Stephen Faessel
Gloria Ma'ae
Brea
Glenn Parker
Cecilia Hupp
Buena Park
Art Brown
Connor Traut
Cypress
Paulo Morales
Anne Hertz-Mallari
Fountain Valley
Patrick Harper
Ted Bui
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
Steve Simonian
La Palma
Marshall Goodman
Nitesh Patel
Los Alamitos
VACANT
Jordan Nefulda
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
Mark Nguyen
Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers
Douglas Reinhart
Yorba Linda Water District Brooke Jones
Tom Lindsey
County Areas
Board of Supervisors Donald P. Wagner Doug Chaffee
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
STEERING COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 5:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: If you require any special disability related accommodations,
please contact the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Clerk of the Board's office at (714) 593-7433 at
least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type
of accommodation requested.
AGENDA POSTING: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this
agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the OC San's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the OC San's website at www.ocsan.gov 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 at https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Clerk of the Board at (714) 593-7433.
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@ocsan.gov at least 14
days before the meeting.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT:
General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7300
Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, Ityner@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7550
Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7310
Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7202
Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7365
Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, Iwiborg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7450
Director of Operations & Maintenance: Riaz Moinuddin, rmoinuddin@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7269
STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 26, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Clerk of the Board
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in a meeting is detailed in the
Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during
meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the
meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during
the meeting.
You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please
raise your hand (directions provided in the Special Notice attached to this agenda) or alert the Clerk of the Board
before or during the public comment period.
You may submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the
eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to
OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to
your comment)"or "PUBLIC COMMENT NON -AGENDA ITEM".
You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment
feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Ca/endar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for
the duration of the meeting.
All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2578
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held September
28, 2022.
Originator: Kelly Lore
Attachments: Agenda Report
09-28-2022 Steering Committee Minutes
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 26, 2022
NON -CONSENT:
2. CONTINUATION OF TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS 2022-2564
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Discuss and provide direction to staff on the continuation of remote meetings;
and
B. If appropriate, adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-33 entitled, "A Resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the
continuation of remote meetings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
Originator: Jim Herberg
Attachments: Agenda Report
Resolution No. OC SAN 22-33
3. REVISED POLICY REGARDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS' EXPENSE 2022-2541
REIMBURSEMENT, MEETING ATTENDANCE AND COMPENSATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-34 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District Adopting a Revised Policy Regarding Board of
Directors' Expense Reimbursement, Meeting Attendance and Compensation; and
Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 18-20".
Originator: Jim Herberg
Attachments: Agenda Report
Resolution No. OC SAN 22-34 - Draft (Redlined)
Resolution No. OC SAN 22-34 (Clean)
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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:
Adjourn the Committee meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee on
November 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
File #: 2022-2578
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Agenda Date: 10/26/2022
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)593-7433
Agenda Item No: 1.
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held September 28, 2022.
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.
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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 September 28, 2022
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Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Minutes for the 5:00 PM
STEERING COMMITTEE Board Room
OC6SAN Administration Building
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 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 Chad Wanke on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 5.00
p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT: Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Brooke Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt,
Jesus Silva, Glenn Parker and John Withers
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; and
Mortimer Caparas were present in the Board Room. Rob Thompson, Assistant General
Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Celia Chandler, Director of Human
Resources; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations and
Maintenance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Janine Aguilar; Jennifer
Cabral; Mortimer Caparas; Brian Engeln; Tina Knapp; Laura Maravilla; Rob Michaels; Wally
Ritchie; and Ruth Zintzun were in attendance telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel, and Chief Negotiator Laura Kalty,
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, were in attendance telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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Chair Wanke and General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide reports.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2510
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes September 28, 2022
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee held August 24,
2022.
AYES: Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Brooke Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt,
Jesus Silva, Glenn Parker and John Withers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
NON -CONSENT:
2. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED 2022-2531
EMPLOYEE GROUPS - EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM,
MANAGER GROUP, AND CONFIDENTIAL GROUP
Originator: Celia Chandler
Mr. Herberg presented a brief introduction to this item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-27, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Approving Salary and Benefit
Adjustments for Unrepresented Executive Management Team Employees for
Fiscal Years 2022/2023, 2023/2024, and 2024/2025";
B. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-28, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Approving Salary and Benefit
Adjustments for Unrepresented Manager Group Employees for Fiscal Years
2022/2023, 2023/2024, and 2024/2025";
C. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-29, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Approving Salary and Benefit
Adjustments for Unrepresented Exempt Confidential Employees for Fiscal Years
2022/2023, 2023/2024, and 2024/2025"; and
D. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-30, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Approving Salary and Benefit
Adjustments for Unrepresented Non -Exempt Confidential Employees for Fiscal
Years 2022/2023, 2023/2024, and 2024/2025".
AYES: Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Brooke Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt,
Jesus Silva, Glenn Parker and John Withers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
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3. SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE 2022-2540
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS - LOCAL 501
Originator: Celia Chandler
Chief Negotiator Laura Kalty provided an overview of this item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-31, entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) between the Orange County Sanitation District and the
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501, for Fiscal Years
2022/2023, 2023/2024 & 2024/2025";
B. Direct Staff to finalize and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between Orange County Sanitation District and the Local 501 bargaining unit;
and
C. Approve pay grade changes for the following classifications: Mechanic (LOC61
to LOC62), Senior Mechanic (LOC67 to LOC68), and Lead Mechanic (LOC71 to
LOC72).
AYES: Chad Wanke, Ryan Gallagher, Brooke Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt,
Jesus Silva, Glenn Parker and John Withers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
rem
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Wanke declared the meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m. to the next Regular Steering
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
File #: 2022-2564
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Agenda Date: 10/26/2022
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT:
CONTINUATION OF TELECONFERENCED PUBLIC MEETINGS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)593-7433
Agenda Item No: 2.
A. Discuss and provide direction to staff on the continuation of remote meetings; and
B. If appropriate, adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-33 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the continuation of remote
meetings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
BACKGROUND
Under Government Code §54943(b)(3), a legislative body may use teleconferencing in connection
with any meeting if it posts agendas in all teleconference locations, identifies each teleconference
location in the meeting notice, makes each teleconference location accessible to the public, and
allows members of the public to address the legislative body from each teleconference location.
On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361. The bill amends §54943 to allow
legislative bodies to use teleconferencing for public meetings without complying with the
requirements of §54943(b)(3) if 1) the Governor has proclaimed a state of emergency and the County
of Orange recommends social distancing for vulnerable populations, and 2) the legislative body has
determined that meeting in person would present an imminent risk to the health of Board Members,
staff, and the public. The first condition is currently satisfied because the Governor's proclaimed
State of Emergency remains in effect, and the County of Orange currently recommends measures to
promote social distancing for vulnerable populations. In addition, the following facts support a finding
by the Board that meeting in person would present an imminent risk to the health of Board Members,
staff, and the public:
• In -person meetings of the Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) Governing Board and
Committees involve relatively large numbers of attendees, as the Board has 25 members and
OC San has a large staff.
• The room in which Board and Committee meetings take place is not large enough to easily
accommodate social distancing given the number of Board Members and staff that regularly
attend.
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• While effective COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, many Orange County residents have
not been vaccinated.
• In order to slow down the transmission of COVID-19 and its variants, public health officials
recommend that unvaccinated persons avoid gatherings and practice social distancing.
• Some individuals who contract COVID-19 and its variants have no symptoms or have only
mild symptoms and are therefore unaware that they carry the virus and may be transmitting it
to others.
• Older adults and individuals with medical conditions are at higher risk of severe illness from
COVID-19 and its variants.
• The age, condition, and health of a significant portion of residents within OC San's jurisdiction
place them at risk for serious health complications, including hospitalization and death, from
COVID-19 and its variants.
• Younger and otherwise healthy people are also at risk for serious health problems and may
transmit COVID-19 and its variants to others.
In order to hold remote meetings without complying with §54943(b)(3), the legislative body must: 1)
give notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and offer public
comment, 2) provide a call -in or internet based option, and 3) provide an opportunity for the public to
address the legislative body in real time. Microsoft Teams will allow OC San to comply with the
second and third requirements.
On September 13, 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 2449 (Rubio) marking further
modifications to the Brown Act which go into effect on January 1, 2023. AB 2449 provides alternative
teleconference procedures to allow members of a legislative body to participate remotely, the
application of which relies on individual facts and circumstances. AB 2449 allows the legislative body
of a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with the traditional Brown Act
teleconferencing rules or the AB 361 rules in certain circumstances. To do so, at least a quorum of
the members of the legislative body must participate in person from a singular physical location
identified on the agenda, which location will be open to the public and within the boundaries of the
local agency. The legislative body must also provide either a two-way audiovisual platform or two-
way telephonic service and a live webcasting of the meeting to allow the public to remotely hear and
visually observe the meeting, and remotely address the legislative body. The agenda must identify
and include an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call -in option, internet-based service option,
and at the in -person location of the meeting.
In addition to the above prerequisites, AB 2449 also contains a number of provisions that only allow a
member of the legislative body to participate remotely under certain circumstances for "just cause"
and "emergency", which are narrowly defined in the legislation. Additionally, AB 2449's
teleconference procedures may not be used by a member of the legislative body to teleconference
for a period of more than three consecutive months or 20% of the regular meetings within a calendar
year, or more than two meetings if the legislative body meets fewer than 10 times per calendar year.
Members participating remotely must do so through both audio and visual technology and must
publicly disclose whether any individual over the age of 18 is present at the remote location with the
member.
The remote meeting rules enacted in AB 361 will expire on January 1, 2024. AB 2449's rules remain
in effect through 2025. Since AB 2449 modified that Brown Act and AB 361 suspends components of
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the Brown Act, AB 361 remains the prevailing direction as to how meetings may be conducted until
Governor Newsom rescinds the State of Emergency order and the County of Orange no longer
recommends social distancing for vulnerable populations. On October 17, 2022, Governor Newsom
announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on February 28, 2023.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• Comply with Government Code Section 54943
• Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations
• Provide a safe and collegial workplace
PROBLEM
At the meeting on September 28, 2022, the Board of Directors asked that the format of how meetings
are conducted (remote, in -person, hybrid) be agendized for discussion.
Should OC San officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing in
OC San facilities and want to continue conducting remote meetings, Resolution No. OC SAN 22-33
needs to be adopted.
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At the request of the Board, discuss and provide direction to staff on the continuation of remote
meetings. To facilitate this discussion, staff has identified the following three options for future Board
of Directors and Board Committee meetings.
Option #1: Continuation of remote meetings
Meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees have been conducted in this format since
March/April 2020. This option will continue to be available pursuant to AB 361 as long as the
Governor's State of Emergency order is in place, which the Governor announced will end on
February 28, 2023. As this is currently how meetings are conducted, nothing further is needed
outside of the Board of Directors being required to continue to adopt a resolution every 30 days to
continue using the relaxed Brown Act teleconferencing requirements. This option allows full access
to the public for participation in meetings of the OC San Board of Directors whether they want to
attend in person or remotely.
Option #2: Hybrid meetings
This option would allow some Board Members to participate virtually in meetings and others to attend
in person. This option will continue to be available pursuant to AB 361 as long as the Governor's
State of Emergency order is in place, which the Governor announced will end on February 28, 2023.
This format presents challenges as attendance varies by meeting, meaning that Alternate Directors
may participate; both Directors and Alternate Directors may be absent, most often with no advance
notification to staff; among other scenarios. Implementing this format may require some sort of
reservation system and adherence to it. Staff has ensured that the technology is in place to
accommodate this format, but technical difficulties may arise in transitioning to this format. The
Board of Directors would continue to be required to adopt a resolution every 30 days to continue
using the relaxed Brown Act teleconferencing requirements. This option allows full access to the
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person or remotely.
Option #3: In -person meetings
This option would return meetings to the in -person format as they were prior to the COVID-19
pandemic. Staff would take all precautions to safeguard the health and welfare of Board Members
and staff in returning to this format. This option allows access to the public for participation in
meetings of the OC San Board of Directors only if they are able to attend in person.
TIMING CONCERNS
To continue in the remote meeting format, if the Resolution is not adopted, Board of Directors and
Committee meetings will be required to meet in person pursuant to Government Code §§54950 et
seq.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
September 28, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-32 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953"and requested that a discussion of the format of how
meetings are conducted be agendized.
September 14, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-26 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
August 24, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-24 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
July 27, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-21 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
July 13, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-20 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
June 22, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-19 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
May 25, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-14 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
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April 27, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-13 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
April 13, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-12 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
March 23, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-11 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
February 23, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-08 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
January 26, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-02 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
January 12, 2022 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 22-01 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
December 15, 2021 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 21-24 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
November 17, 2021 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 21-20 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
October 27, 2021 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 21-15 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the Continuation of Remote Meetings
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953".
October 6, 2021 - Adopted Resolution No. OC SAN 21-14 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing Remote Meetings pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953".
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To continue in the remote meeting format, the Board of Directors must make certain findings by
majority vote every 30 days to continue using the relaxed Brown Act teleconferencing requirements
pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
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ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda
package:
• Resolution No. OC SAN 22-33
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RESOLUTION NO. OC SAN 22-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT AUTHORIZING
THE CONTINUATION OF REMOTE MEETINGS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953(e) allows a legislative body to hold
remote meetings through teleconferencing without complying with the requirements of
Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), subject to certain conditions and requirements;
and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor proclaimed a State of Emergency
based on the threat of COVID-19 and its variants, and the State of Emergency remains
in effect; and
WHEREAS, based on the threat of COVID-19 and its variants, the County of
Orange recommends measures to promote social distancing for vulnerable populations;
and
WHEREAS, in -person meetings of the Orange County Sanitation District's
Governing Board and Committees involve relatively large numbers of attendees, as the
Board has 25 members and OC San has a large staff; and
WHEREAS, the room in which Board and Committee meetings take place is not
large enough to easily accommodate social distancing given the number of Board
Members and staff that regularly attend; and
WHEREAS, while effective COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, many Orange
County residents have not been vaccinated; and
WHEREAS, some individuals who contract COVID-19 and its variants have no
symptoms or have only mild symptoms and are therefore unaware that they carry the
virus and may be transmitting it to others; and
WHEREAS, older adults and individuals with medical conditions are at higher risk
of severe illness from COVID-19 and its variants; and
WHEREAS, sustained COVID-19 and its variants community transmission
continues to occur; and
OC SAN 22-33-1
WHEREAS, the age, condition, and health of a significant portion of residents
within the Orange County Sanitation District's jurisdiction place them at risk for serious
health complications, including hospitalization and death, from COVID-19 and its variants;
and
WHEREAS, younger and otherwise healthy people are also at risk for serious
health problems and may transmit COVID-19 and its variants to others; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District finds
that the conditions stated above have caused, and will continue to cause, conditions of
peril to the safety of persons within the Orange County Sanitation District that are likely
beyond the control of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the Orange County
Sanitation District.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein
by reference.
Section 2. The conditions described in Government Code Section 54953(e) are
present, in that (a) the Governor has proclaimed a state of emergency and the County of
Orange recommends social distancing for vulnerable populations, and (b) the Board of
Directors has determined that meeting in person would present an imminent risk to the
health of Board members, staff, and the public based on the circumstances described
above.
Section 3. The Board of Directors and the Committees of the legislative body
shall conduct its meetings as authorized by Government Code Section 54953(e) and
comply with the requirements set forth therein.
Section 4. The General Manager of the Orange County Sanitation District is
authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose
of this Resolution, including conducting open and public meetings in accordance with
Government Code Section 54953(e) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
OC SAN 22-33-2
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
October 26, 2022.
Chad P. Wanke
Board Chairman
ATTEST:
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bradley R. Hogin
General Counsel
OC SAN 22-33-3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OC SAN 22-33 was passed
and adopted at a Regular meeting of said Board on the 26th day of October 2022, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of Orange County Sanitation District this 26th day of October 2022.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
OC SAN 22-33-4
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
File #: 2022-2541
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Agenda Date: 10/26/2022
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)593-7433
Agenda Item No: 3.
REVISED POLICY REGARDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS' EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT,
MEETING ATTENDANCE AND COMPENSATION
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-34 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District Adopting a Revised Policy Regarding Board of Directors' Expense
Reimbursement, Meeting Attendance and Compensation; and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 18-
20".
BACKGROUND
At the request of the Board Chairman, this Resolution is being updated to include the addition of
compensable meetings conducted between the Board Chairman and other Board Members where
business of the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is being discussed. In addition, the
revised policy requires Board Members to submit a list of meetings attended, including a description
of the purpose for each meeting and the date, time, and location of the meeting.
The Resolution is also being updated with housekeeping changes to reflect the organizational name
change from "OCSD" and "District" to OC San.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
• Comply with transparency and communication requirements, including the Brown Act
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OC San's current policy allows for paid compensation when a Board Member meets to discuss the
business of OC San with a member of OC San staff, but does not provide clarity and guidance for the
allowance of compensation when a Board Member meets with the Board Chairperson for the same
purpose. Staff recommends adopting a new policy to ensure there is clear, consistent policy
guidance that complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
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PROPOSED SOLUTION
Agenda Date: 10/26/2022 Agenda Item No: 3.
Adopt the updated Resolution to provide policy direction for staff and the Board of Directors to
administer compensation approvals for Board Member meeting attendance.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
November 2018 - Adopted Resolution No. OCSD 18-20 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Adopting a Revised Policy Regarding Board of
Directors' Expense Reimbursement, Meeting Attendance and Compensation; and Repealing
Resolution No. OCSD 15-06".
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda
package:
• Resolution No. OC SAN 22-34 - Draft (Redlined)
• Resolution No. OC SAN 22-34 (Clean)
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RESOLUTION NO. OC SAN 22-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ADOPTING A
REVISED POLICY REGARDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS'
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT, MEETING ATTENDANCE
AND COMPENSATION; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. OCSD 18-20
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 53232.2, the Board of Directors
adopted a written policy governing compensable activities and reimbursable expenses
for travel, meals, lodging, and incidentals; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desires to revise the policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1: Adoption of Policy and Establishment of Procedures. The Board of
Directors hereby adopts the Directors Compensation and Expense Reimbursement
Policy, set forth as Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2: Rescission of Inconsistent Resolutions and Policies. Resolution No.
OCSD 18-20 is hereby repealed. In addition, any prior resolutions and/or policies
established by the Board of Directors that conflict with the policy set forth in Exhibit "A"
shall be deemed rescinded to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
26t" day of October 2022.
Chad P. Wanke
Board Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bradley R. Hogin
General Counsel
OC SAN 22-34-1
ATTEST:
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OC SAN 22-34-2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OC SAN 22-34 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 26th day of October 2022, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
Orange County Sanitation District this 26th day of October 2022.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
OC SAN 22-34-3
EXHIBIT "A"
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
This Policy governs compensation and reimbursement of expenses for members
of the Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) Board of Directors. The Policy
applies to both regular members of the Board and alternate members.
ARTICLE I. DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION
Pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board of Directors, DistriGt OC San is
authorized to compensate Board members in a specified amount for (1) attending each
meeting of the Board of Directors, and (2) otherwise providing a day of service to the
DiStriGOC San. The ordinance limits compensation to a specified maximum number of
days per month. The Board of Directors may, from time to time, amend the ordinance to
change the amount of compensation and/or the maximum number of compensable days
per month.
As required by state law, ' this Article identifies those activities that are
compensable.
Section 1: Compensable Activities.
A. Meetings. Each regular Director shall be entitled to compensation for
attendance at (1) each meeting of the Board of Directors; (2) each meeting of the
Standing Committee on which the Director serves; (3) each meeting of an Ad Hoc
Committee to which the Director has been duly appointed; and (4) each meeting of any
joint governmental board, committee, or association to which the Director has been
appointed as theD;s;rictOC San's representative. Each alternate Director shall be
entitled to compensation for attendance at a meeting when, and only when, the alternate
Director attends the meeting in place of the regular Director.
B. Required Training. Each Director shall be entitled to compensation for
attendance at the ethics training required by Government Code Section 53235 and the
sexual harassment training and education required by Government Code Section
12950.1.
C. Other Activities. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors may, on a case -
by -case basis, authorize compensation of individual Directors for participating in the
following types of activities: (1) meetings with representatives of local, regional, state, or
national government on issues affecting the- OC SanD+StriG ; (2) meetings, conferences,
and seminars sponsored by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies or the
Health & Safety Code section 4733(c) and Government Code section 53232 et seq
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California Special Districts Association; (3) ceremonial events sponsored by OC Santhe
DistriGt; (4) ceremonial events sponsored by another organization if the Board
Chairperson has authorized the Director to represent the DistTGt.00 San at the event;
(5) meetings of a Standing Committee or Ad Hoc Committee when the Director is not a
committee member; (6) meetings of agencies, nonprofit organizations, or service clubs
when the Board Chairperson has authorized the Director to make a presentation on behalf
of OC San; and (7) meetings with OC SanD+stricstaff or the Chairperson of the Board,
including telephone conferences when physical attendance is impractical._
In addition, the Steering Committee may, on a case -by -case basis, authorize
compensation of individual Directors for attending meetings, conferences, or seminars
relating to wastewater, local government, and/or other matters within the Board's
jurisdiction.
D. Considerations. The Board Chairperson and/or the Steering Committee
shall approve compensation under Section C above only for activities that provides a
benefit to the D;StriGOC San. Benefits ,RGl de, butinclude but are not ReGessarily limited
to, the acquisition of information, education, training, and skills that will further the
D+striGOC San's ability to protect public health and the environment by providing effective
wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. Other benefits include positive changes
to federal and state statutes and regulations that govern the DiStriG OC San, and
maintenance of positive relations with the public and other governmental agencies.
In addition, a list of meetings attended, by each Director, must be provided to the
Clerk of the Board no later than the 3rtl day of the following month of which meetings
occurred. Each submittal should include a description of the purpose for the meeting; and
the date. time, and location of meetina.
Section 2: Limitation.
In no event shall a Director receive compensation for more than one meeting or
other activity on the same day.
Section 3: Non-Comaensable Activities.
Notwithstanding Section 1 above, Board members shall not receive compensation
for the following activities: (1) attendance at meetings or events of nonprofit organizations
or service clubs, except when the Board Chairperson has authorized the Director to make
a presentation on behalf of theSt,TGtOC San as described in Section 1.1.C. above; (2)
D+str+EOC San -sponsored employee events including, but not limited to, the annual
employee holiday luncheon and retirement events; (3) parades, festivals, holiday events,
or retirement dinners; (4) meetings with existing or potential contractors, vendors, or
consultants; (5) meetings of partisan political organizations; (6) meetings, tours, and
similar events conducted at the request of the Board member; or (7) any activity not
described in Section 1.C. above.
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ARTICLE II. REIMBURSEMENT OF DIRECTORS' EXPENSES
Section 1: Approved Activities.
In accordance with the terms of this Policy, the GtOC San will reimburse
Directors for certain expenses incurred in connection with the compensable activities
described above in Article I. The D;StriGOC San will not reimburse Directors for any other
expenses.
Section 2: Reimbursable Expenses.
A. Transportation.
In travelling to and from events, Directors must use the most economical form of
transportation that is reasonably consistent with the Director's travel and scheduling
requirements.
Mileage for Personal Vehicles.
ThoGtOC San will reimburse Directors for use of personal vehicles based on
actual miles traveled at the then -current "standard mileage rate" adopted by the U.S.
Internal Revenue Service for use in deducting the cost of operating an automobile for
business purposes. The DistricQQ San will not reimburse Directors for any other
personal vehicle expenses.
When calculating mileage traveled by a Director to attend an event, tham-Distr;GOC
San will use the lesser of (1) the distance from the administrative headquarters of the
Director's member agency to the event, and (2) the actual distance traveled. Mileage
reimbursements shall not exceed the cost of the lowest available airfare.
Other Transportation Expenses.
When travel by personal vehicle is impractical, theam D;striGOC San will reimburse
Directors for the actual cost of (1) regularly -scheduled travel by airplane, train, bus, or
other commercial carrier, (2) rental cars, and (3) taxis and other comparably -priced for -
hire vehicles. The DiStFiGtOG' San will also reimburse Directors for related necessary
travel expenses such as baggage fees, toll charges, and parking fees. Directors must
take advantage of any government or group rates offered by a transportation provider.
Before deciding to travel by air, each Director must consider the total cost of
alternatives, including the cost of ground transportation and any necessary lodging. Each
Director should also consider alternative departure times, departure and arrival airports,
dates, departure times, and stopovers to minimize airfare. Directors should request travel
arrangements as early as possible to take advantage of lower airfares.
Generally, the DiStriG OC San will only reimburse Directors for air travel in coach
OC SAN 22-34-5
class. When necessary based on a Director's physical needs and/or the need to conduct
meaningful work during a flight, the Board Chairperson has the discretion to approve
reimbursement of first class air travel. For trips that will exceed 24 hours, Directors must
use their personal cars to travel to and from the airport, and utilize long-term airport
parking, rather than pay for a taxi or other transportation to and from the airport.
B. Lodging.
The D;str;c4OC San will reimburse Directors for actual and necessary lodging
expenses incurred in attending a conference, seminar, or meeting. Directors must take
advantage of any government rate or group rate for lodging whenever possible. If there
is no government or group rate, the DistriG OC San will reimburse Directors for lodging
up to the per diem rate used by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as the maximum
allowable deduction for business -related lodging expenses. The per diem rates are set
by the General Service Administration ("GSA") for federal employees. The rates are set
forth at GSA.gov/per diem.
Lodging in connection with an activity that lasts only one day is considered
"necessary" when the travel time to and from the activity exceeds two hours.
C. Meals.
The D;str;catOC San will reimburse Directors for actual and necessary dining
expenses incurred while attending (1) a conference, seminar, or meeting outside of the
DiStFiG OC San, or (2) an D OC San -related business meeting within the�GOC
San. Thrn-tOC San will reimburse Directors up to the applicable GSA per diem rate
for each separate meal set forth at GSA.gov/per diem.
D. Incidentals.
The D;str;c-+OC San will reimburse Directors for actual and necessary incidental
expenses incurred while attending a conference, seminar, or meeting outside the
DiStFOGOC San, up to the applicable GSA per diem rate set forth at GSA.gov/per diem.
Reimbursable expenses include tips given to drivers, porters, bellhops, baggage carriers,
and hotel housekeepers.
E. Travel Arrangements.
Each Director must utilize n'�OC San staff to arrange all travel, lodging, and
event registrations. The General Manager shall designate an n'�OC San employee
responsible for making these arrangements. The General Manager shall designate a
single travel agency for use in making all travel arrangements.
Section 3: Expenses That Are Not Reimbursable.
TheGtOC San will not reimburse Directors for the costs of: (1) barber and/or
beauty shop services; (2) fines for traffic or parking violations; (3) any person
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accompanying a Director on an DiStriGOC San -approved trip or event; (4) personal
telephone calls; (5) fitness/health facility use; (6) massages; (7) alcoholic beverages; (8)
entertainment (movies, sporting events, etc.); or (9) vehicle expenses other than the
standard mileage charge.
Section 4: Reimbursement Procedure.
Each Director seeking reimbursement must file with the Clerk of the Board an
expense report no later than three weeks after the conclusion of the compensable activity.
The report shall attach detailed, actual receipts for all expenses. The report shall
document that each expense meets the requirements for reimbursement set forth in this
policy. Without limiting the foregoing, each report shall identify the compensable activity
and the date, nature, and purpose of each expense for which reimbursement is sought.
For reimbursement of a personal vehicle expense at the standard mileage rate, the
expense report shall identify the date of the travel, the actual miles traveled, and the
business purpose of the travel. The General Manager shall prepare a standard form of
expense report for use by Directors in seeking reimbursement.
Section 5: Board Reports.
Each Director seeking reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an
activity shall provide a brief report of the activity at the next regular meeting of the Board
of Directors.
Section 6: Other Expenses.
Any expense that does not meet the requirements of this policy may be reimbursed
only if the Board of Directors approves the expense at a public meeting before the
expense is incurred.
ARTICLE III. PENALTIES.
Any Director that misuses public resources or falsifies an expense report required
by this policy is subject to the following penalties: (1) loss of reimbursement privileges;
(2) restitution of the Distric OC San; (3) civil penalties for misuse of public resources
pursuant to Government Code Section 8314; and/or (4) prosecution for misuse of public
resources pursuant to Penal Code Section 424.
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RESOLUTION NO. OC SAN 22-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ADOPTING A
REVISED POLICY REGARDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS'
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT, MEETING ATTENDANCE
AND COMPENSATION; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. OCSD 18-20
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 53232.2, the Board of Directors
adopted a written policy governing compensable activities and reimbursable expenses
for travel, meals, lodging, and incidentals; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desires to revise the policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1: Adoption of Policy and Establishment of Procedures. The Board of
Directors hereby adopts the Directors Compensation and Expense Reimbursement
Policy, set forth as Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2: Rescission of Inconsistent Resolutions and Policies. Resolution No.
OCSD 18-20 is hereby repealed. In addition, any prior resolutions and/or policies
established by the Board of Directors that conflict with the policy set forth in Exhibit "A"
shall be deemed rescinded to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held
26t" day of October 2022.
Chad P. Wanke
Board Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bradley R. Hogin
General Counsel
OC SAN 22-34-1
ATTEST:
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
OC SAN 22-34-2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OC SAN 22-34 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 26th day of October 2022, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
Orange County Sanitation District this 26t" day of October 2022.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
OC SAN 22-34-3
EXHIBIT "A"
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
This Policy governs compensation and reimbursement of expenses for members
of the Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) Board of Directors. The Policy
applies to both regular members of the Board and alternate members.
ARTICLE I. DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION
Pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board of Directors, OC San is authorized
to compensate Board members in a specified amount for (1) attending each meeting of
the Board of Directors, and (2) otherwise providing a day of service to OC San. The
ordinance limits compensation to a specified maximum number of days per month. The
Board of Directors may, from time to time, amend the ordinance to change the amount of
compensation and/or the maximum number of compensable days per month.
As required by state law, 1 this Article identifies those activities that are
compensable.
Section 1: Compensable Activities.
A. Meetings. Each regular Director shall be entitled to compensation for
attendance at (1) each meeting of the Board of Directors; (2) each meeting of the
Standing Committee on which the Director serves; (3) each meeting of an Ad Hoc
Committee to which the Director has been duly appointed; and (4) each meeting of any
joint governmental board, committee, or association to which the Director has been
appointed as OC San's representative. Each alternate Director shall be entitled to
compensation for attendance at a meeting when, and only when, the alternate Director
attends the meeting in place of the regular Director.
B. Required Training. Each Director shall be entitled to compensation for
attendance at the ethics training required by Government Code Section 53235 and the
sexual harassment training and education required by Government Code Section
12950.1.
C. Other Activities. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors may, on a case -
by -case basis, authorize compensation of individual Directors for participating in the
following types of activities: (1) meetings with representatives of local, regional, state, or
national government on issues affecting OC San; (2) meetings, conferences, and
seminars sponsored by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies or the California
Special Districts Association; (3) ceremonial events sponsored by OC San; (4)
Health & Safety Code section 4733(c) and Government Code section 53232 et seq
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ceremonial events sponsored by another organization if the Board Chairperson has
authorized the Director to represent OC San at the event; (5) meetings of a Standing
Committee or Ad Hoc Committee when the Director is not a committee member; (6)
meetings of agencies, nonprofit organizations, or service clubs when the Board
Chairperson has authorized the Director to make a presentation on behalf of OC San;
and (7) meetings with OC San staff or the Chairperson of the Board, including telephone
conferences when physical attendance is impractical.
In addition, the Steering Committee may, on a case -by -case basis, authorize
compensation of individual Directors for attending meetings, conferences, or seminars
relating to wastewater, local government, and/or other matters within the Board's
jurisdiction.
D. Considerations. The Board Chairperson and/or the Steering Committee
shall approve compensation under Section C above only for activities that provides a
benefit to OC San. Benefits include but are not limited to, the acquisition of information,
education, training, and skills that will further OC San's ability to protect public health and
the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.
Other benefits include positive changes to federal and state statutes and regulations that
govern OC San, and maintenance of positive relations with the public and other
governmental agencies.
In addition, a list of meetings attended, by each Director, must be provided to the
Clerk of the Board no later than the 3rd day of the following month of which meetings
occurred. Each submittal should include a description of the purpose for the meeting; and
the date, time, and location of meeting.
Section 2: Limitation.
In no event shall a Director receive compensation for more than one meeting or
other activity on the same day.
Section 3: Non-Compensable Activities.
Notwithstanding Section 1 above, Board members shall not receive compensation
for the following activities: (1) attendance at meetings or events of nonprofit organizations
or service clubs, except when the Board Chairperson has authorized the Director to make
a presentation on behalf of OC San as described in Section 1.1.C. above; (2) OC San -
sponsored employee events including, but not limited to, the annual employee holiday
luncheon and retirement events; (3) parades, festivals, holiday events, or retirement
dinners; (4) meetings with existing or potential contractors, vendors, or consultants; (5)
meetings of partisan political organizations; (6) meetings, tours, and similar events
conducted at the request of the Board member; or (7) any activity not described in Section
1.C. above.
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ARTICLE II. REIMBURSEMENT OF DIRECTORS' EXPENSES
Section 1: Approved Activities.
In accordance with the terms of this Policy, OC San will reimburse Directors for
certain expenses incurred in connection with the compensable activities described above
in Article I. OC San will not reimburse Directors for any other expenses.
Section 2: Reimbursable Expenses.
A. Transportation.
In travelling to and from events, Directors must use the most economical form of
transportation that is reasonably consistent with the Director's travel and scheduling
requirements.
Mileage for Personal Vehicles.
OC San will reimburse Directors for use of personal vehicles based on actual miles
traveled at the then -current "standard mileage rate" adopted by the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service for use in deducting the cost of operating an automobile for business purposes.
OC San will not reimburse Directors for any other personal vehicle expenses.
When calculating mileage traveled by a Director to attend an event, OC San will
use the lesser of (1) the distance from the administrative headquarters of the Director's
member agency to the event, and (2) the actual distance traveled. Mileage
reimbursements shall not exceed the cost of the lowest available airfare.
ii. Other Transportation Expenses.
When travel by personal vehicle is impractical, OC San will reimburse Directors for
the actual cost of (1) regularly -scheduled travel by airplane, train, bus, or other
commercial carrier, (2) rental cars, and (3) taxis and other comparably -priced for -hire
vehicles. OC San will also reimburse Directors for related necessary travel expenses
such as baggage fees, toll charges, and parking fees. Directors must take advantage of
any government or group rates offered by a transportation provider.
Before deciding to travel by air, each Director must consider the total cost of
alternatives, including the cost of ground transportation and any necessary lodging. Each
Director should also consider alternative departure times, departure and arrival airports,
dates, departure times, and stopovers to minimize airfare. Directors should request travel
arrangements as early as possible to take advantage of lower airfares.
Generally, OC San will only reimburse Directors for air travel in coach class. When
necessary based on a Director's physical needs and/or the need to conduct meaningful
work during a flight, the Board Chairperson has the discretion to approve reimbursement
of first class air travel. For trips that will exceed 24 hours, Directors must use their
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personal cars to travel to and from the airport, and utilize long-term airport parking, rather
than pay for a taxi or other transportation to and from the airport.
B. Lodging.
OC San will reimburse Directors for actual and necessary lodging expenses
incurred in attending a conference, seminar, or meeting. Directors must take advantage
of any government rate or group rate for lodging whenever possible. If there is no
government or group rate, OC San will reimburse Directors for lodging up to the per diem
rate used by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as the maximum allowable deduction for
business -related lodging expenses. The per diem rates are set by the General Service
Administration ("GSA") for federal employees. The rates are set forth at GSA.gov/per
diem.
Lodging in connection with an activity that lasts only one day is considered
"necessary" when the travel time to and from the activity exceeds two hours.
C. Meals.
OC San will reimburse Directors for actual and necessary dining expenses
incurred while attending (1) a conference, seminar, or meeting outside of OC San, or (2)
an OC San -related business meeting within OC San. OC San will reimburse Directors
up to the applicable GSA per diem rate for each separate meal set forth at.GSA.gov/per
diem.
D. Incidentals.
OC San will reimburse Directors for actual and necessary incidental expenses
incurred while attending a conference, seminar, or meeting outside OC San, up to the
applicable GSA per diem rate set forth at GSA.gov/per diem. Reimbursable expenses
include tips given to drivers, porters, bellhops, baggage carriers, and hotel housekeepers.
E. Travel Arrangements.
Each Director must utilize OC San staff to arrange all travel, lodging, and event
registrations. The General Manager shall designate an OC San employee responsible
for making these arrangements. The General Manager shall designate a single travel
agency for use in making all travel arrangements.
Section 3: Expenses That Are Not Reimbursable.
OC San will not reimburse Directors for the costs of: (1) barber and/or beauty shop
services; (2) fines for traffic or parking violations; (3) any person accompanying a Director
on an OC San -approved trip or event; (4) personal telephone calls; (5) fitness/health
facility use; (6) massages; (7) alcoholic beverages; (8) entertainment (movies, sporting
events, etc.); or (9) vehicle expenses other than the standard mileage charge.
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Section 4: Reimbursement Procedure.
Each Director seeking reimbursement must file with the Clerk of the Board an
expense report no later than three weeks after the conclusion of the compensable activity.
The report shall attach detailed, actual receipts for all expenses. The report shall
document that each expense meets the requirements for reimbursement set forth in this
policy. Without limiting the foregoing, each report shall identify the compensable activity
and the date, nature, and purpose of each expense for which reimbursement is sought.
For reimbursement of a personal vehicle expense at the standard mileage rate, the
expense report shall identify the date of the travel, the actual miles traveled, and the
business purpose of the travel. The General Manager shall prepare a standard form of
expense report for use by Directors in seeking reimbursement.
Section 5: Board Reports.
Each Director seeking reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an
activity shall provide a brief report of the activity at the next regular meeting of the Board
of Directors.
Section 6: Other Expenses.
Any expense that does not meet the requirements of this policy may be reimbursed
only if the Board of Directors approves the expense at a public meeting before the
expense is incurred.
ARTICLE III. PENALTIES.
Any Director that misuses public resources or falsifies an expense report required
by this policy is subject to the following penalties: (1) loss of reimbursement privileges;
(2) restitution of OC San; (3) civil penalties for misuse of public resources pursuant to
Government Code Section 8314; and/or (4) prosecution for misuse of public resources
pursuant to Penal Code Section 424.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
COMMON ACRONYMS
Association of California
LOS
Water Agencies
American Public Works
MGD
Association
Air Quality Management
District
MOU
American Society of Civil
NACWA
Engineers
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
NEPA
California Air Resources
Board
NGOs
California Association of
Sanitation Agencies
NPDES
CCTV Closed Circuit Television I NWRI
California Environmental
CEQA
Quality Act
O & M
Capital Improvement
CIP
Program
OCCOG
California Regional Water
CRWQCB
Quality Control Board
OCHCA
CWA
Clean Water Act
OCSD
California Water Environment
CWEA
Association
OCWD
EIR
Environmental Impact Report
OOBS
EMT Executive Management Team I OSHA
EPA US Environmental Protection I PCSA
Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease I PDSA
gpd gallons per day
PFAS
GWRS Groundwater Replenishment
PFOA
System
ICS Incident Command System
PFOS
IERP Integrated Emergency
POTW
Response Plan
JPA Joint Powers Authority Ippm
LAFCO Local Agency Formation I PSA
Commission
Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal
Million Gallons Per Day RWQC Re Tonal Water Qualit
Memorandum of SARFP
Understanding
National Association of Clean SARI
Water Agencies
National Environmental Policy SARW
Act
Non -Governmental SAWP
Organizations
National Pollutant Discharge SCADA
Elimination System
B g y
Control Board
A Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
Santa Ana River
Interceptor
Santa Ana Regional Water
QCB Quality Control Board
A Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority
Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition
National Water Research Southern California
Institute SCAP Alliance of Publicly Owned
Treatment Works
Operations & Maintenance SCA South Coast Air Qualit
Orange County Council of SOC
Governments
Orange County Health Care SRF
Agency
Orange County Sanitation SSM
District
Orange County Water District ISSO
QMD y
Management District
WA South Orange County
Wastewater Authority
Clean Water State
Revolving Fund
P Sewer System
Management Plan
Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Ocean Outfall Booster Station 1SWRCState Water Resources
B
Occupational Safety and TDS
Health Administration
Professional
Consultant/Construction TMDL
Services Agreement
Professional Design Services TSS
Agreement
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances WDR
Perfluorooctanoic Acid IWEF
Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF
Publicly Owned Treatment WIFIA
Works
parts per million 1WIIN
Professional Services I
WRDA
Agreement
Control Board
Total Dissolved Solids
Total Maximum Daily Load
Total Suspended Solids
Waste Discharge
Requirements
Water Environment
Federation
Water Environment &
Reuse Foundation
Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act
Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the
Nation Act
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) — Ajoint 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.