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Minutes for the
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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 Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Committee Chair Brooke Jones on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:00
p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Jones
stated that the meeting was being held telephonically and via Internet accessibility in
accordance with new provisions in California Government Code Section 54953 and
Resolution No. OC SAN 22-32, due to the continued State of Emergency Order. Chair Jones
led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva
and Chad Wanke
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board, and Joshua Martinez were present in the
Board Room. 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 and
Maintenance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Jennifer Cabral; Tanya
Chong; Mike Dorman; Justin Fenton; John Frattali; Marianne Klein; Tina Knapp; Laura
Maravilla; Victoria Pilko; Valerie Ratto; Wally Ritchie; Kevin Schuler; Thomas Vu; Eros Yong;
and Ruth Zintzun were in attendance telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel, was in attendance telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Jones and General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide reports.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2545
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Operations Committee held September
7, 2022.
AYES:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva
and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.EDINGER PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 11-33 2022-2222
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve a Purchase, Sale and Replacement of Easement Agreement between the
Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange County Flood Control District for the
Construction of Edinger Pump Station Replacement, Project No. 11-33, for an amount
not to exceed $47,907.
AYES:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva
and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF EMERGENCY LOX BACKUP
SYSTEM AT PLANT NO. 2
2022-2493
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Approve a Purchase Order Contract to Cryo-Lease for the purchase and delivery
of Emergency LOX Backup System, Specification No. E-2022-1348BD, for a
total amount not to exceed $358,000, plus applicable sales tax; and
B. Approve a contingency of $35,800 (10%).
AYES:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva
and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.PLANT NO. 1 AIR COMPRESSOR AND VACUUM PUMP
REPLACEMENT
2022-2530
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to Quincy Compressor for air compressor and
vacuum pump system replacement for the Plant No. 1 Laboratory Building, for a total
amount not to exceed $106,750, plus applicable sales tax and freight.
AYES:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva
and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
ABSTENTIONS:None
5.SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR CENTRAL GENERATION CONTINUOUS
EMISSIONS MONITORING SYSTEMS
2022-2539
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Sole Source General Services Contract with CEMTEK Environmental
for Central Generation Automation/Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
(CEMS) Maintenance Services (Specification No. CEMS22-27) at both Central
Generation facilities for a five-year period beginning November 23, 2022 through
November 22, 2027, for a total amount not to exceed $667,500; and
B. Approve a contingency of $66,750 (10%).
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AYES:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva
and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
ABSTENTIONS:None
6.IMPELLER PUMPS FOR GRIT HANDLING AT PLANT NO. 2
HEADWORKS
2022-2465
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to Flo-Systems, Inc. for the procurement
of two Trillium Pumps USA Inc., WEMCO Impeller Pumps for Plant No. 2
Headworks for a total amount not to exceed $128,265, plus applicable sales tax
and shipping; and
B. Approve a contingency of $12,826 (10%).
AYES:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva
and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
7.EDINGER PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 11-33 2022-2328
Originator: Kathy Millea
Director of Engineering Kathy Millea provided a brief introduction to the item and
introduced Engineering Supervisor Valerie Ratto who provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the issues of the existing pump station. Ms. Ratto and Ms.
Millea responded to questions regarding an alternate location site, underground vs.
above ground pumping, and cost escalation.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to
provide engineering services for Edinger Pump Station Replacement, Project
No. 11-33, for an amount not to exceed $3,125,590; and
B. Approve a contingency of $312,560 (10%).
AYES:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Jesus Silva and Chad
Wanke
NOES:Robert Ooten
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.GREENVILLE TRUNK IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 1-24 2022-2332
Originator: Kathy Millea
Engineering Supervisor Marianne Kleine provided a PowerPoint presentation which
provided an overview on the issues regarding the capacity deficiency, condition,
oversized siphons, and access issues of the existing trunk and manholes; the solution
to up size the new trunk sewer; and the selection process for the engineering services
agreement.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell to
provide engineering services for Greenville Trunk Improvements, Project No.
1-24, for an amount not to exceed $4,730,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $473,000 (10%).
AYES:Brooke Jones, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Stephen
Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra
Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales, Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva
and Chad Wanke
NOES:None
ABSENT:Donald Wagner and Chad Zimmerman
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
9.HUMAN RESOURCES: RISK MANAGEMENT 2022-2196
Originator: Celia Chandler
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Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler introduced Safety and Health Supervisor
John Frattali who presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding Risk Management's
core business functions including safety and health, emergency management, and
physical security; and also provided a list of safety awards and recognition received in
the last year.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
10.HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO.
P1-128A - QUARTERLY UPDATE
2022-2543
Originator: Kathy Millea
Ms. Millea provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Headquarters Complex
Project at Plant No. 1 which included an overview of the site plan, the building layout,
an update of the progress made, as well as a look into the mass timber diagrid, a
breakdown of those involved, a brief overview of the project timber and steel, upcoming
activities, and the project status which included an overview of the budget and
schedule. Lastly, Ms. Millea provided a quick tutorial on how to access the live camera
footage.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m. to the next Regular Operations
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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