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Minutes for the
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 2, 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 Chairman Brooke Jones on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at
5:00 p.m. Chair Jones stated the meeting was being held telephonically and via internet
accessibility. Chair Jones led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
A quorum was declared 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,
Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke and Chad Zimmerman
ABSENT:None
STAFF PRESENT: Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore and Brian Engeln 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, Director
of Operations & Maintenance Riaz Moinuddin, Janine Aguilar, Jennifer Cabral, Tanya Chong,
Raul Cuellar, Jacob Dalgoff, Mike Dorman, Troy Edwards, Charles Falzone, Tina Knapp,
Laura Maravilla, Victoria Pilko, Valerie Ratto, Wally Ritchie, Kevin Schuler, Brian Terrell,
Thomas Vu, Todd Waltz, Miland Wable, 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 did not provide a report.
General Manager Jim Herberg reminded the Committee members of the upcoming virtual
State of OC San on November 15th at 9:00 a.m.; and that Steering Committee and Board of
Directors meetings will be held early this month on November 16th. He stated that the
Steering Committee will meet in person and the Board of Directors will meet virtually.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2583
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Operations Committee held October 5,
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,
Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.SONAR INSPECTION OF LARGE-DIAMETER SEWERS AND
SIPHONS
2022-2562
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to Pipe and Plant Solutions, Inc. to provide
Sonar Inspection Services, Specification No. S-2022-1327, for a total amount
not to exceed $344,949; and
B. Approve a contingency of $34,495 (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,
Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (BLEACH SOLUTION)
FOR ODOR CONTROL AND PLANT WATER DISINFECTION IN THE
TREATMENT PLANTS
2022-2563
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
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MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Chemical Supplier Agreement to Olin Corporation dba Olin Chlor
Alkali Products and Vinyls for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach),
Specification No. C-2022-1346BD, for the period beginning December 1, 2022
through May 31, 2023 for a unit price of $1.728 per gallon delivered, plus
applicable sales and excise tax, for a total estimated cost of $632,708;
B. Approve the option to renew the Chemical Supplier Agreement over a five-year
period, expiring November 30, 2027, with renewal terms not to exceed a
12-month term; and
C. Approve renewal adjustments of unit pricing with a not to exceed unit price of
$2.16/gallon (25%).
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,
Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.CONSTRUCTION OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICES 2022-2565
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Katz & Associates,
Inc. to provide Construction Outreach Support Services, Specification No.
CS-2022-1329BD, for a total amount not to exceed $450,000 for a three-year
term;
B. Approve a contingency of $45,000 (10%) for the first three-year term;
C. Approve two (2) one-year optional renewals for an annual amount not to exceed
$150,000 per year; and
D. Approve an annual contingency of $15,000 (10%) for each optional year.
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,
Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke and Chad Zimmerman
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NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
5.QUARTERLY ODOR COMPLAINT REPORT 2022-2574
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-23 First Quarter Odor Complaint Report.
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,
Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
6.REPLACEMENT OF GAS FLARE PIPING AT PLANT NO. 2 2022-2575
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
This item was pulled from the consent calendar at the request of Director Faessel, to
allow for comment regarding the request that photos be included in agenda reports.
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to Vicon Enterprise, Inc. for replacement of digester
gas piping to three gas flares at Plant No. 2, Specification No. S-2022-1365BD,
for a total amount not to exceed $ 285,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $ 28,500 (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,
Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
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NON-CONSENT:
7.CENGEN COOLING WATER PIPE REPLACEMENT AT PLANT NO. 2,
PROJECT NO. FE20-04
2022-2532
Originator: Kathy Millea
Director of Engineering Kathy Millea introduced Engineering Manager Eros Yong who
provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the necessary pipe replacement and
responded to questions regarding the corrosive effect of plant water on the pipe and
other equipment.
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Cengen Cooling Water
Pipe Replacement at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE20-04;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Innovative Construction Solutions, Inc. for
Cengen Cooling Water Pipe Replacement at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE20-04,
for a total amount not to exceed $3,487,600; and
C. Approve a contingency of $348,760 (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,
Donald Wagner, Chad Wanke and Chad Zimmerman
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.SEAL BEACH PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 3-67 2022-2528
Originator: Kathy Millea
Ms. Millea provided a PowerPoint presentation which included the reason for the
project, additional design considerations, and the elimination of the Westside Pump
Station, all of which have led to an escalation of costs and a request for additional
funds. Ms. Millea responded to questions regarding the cost escalation of materials.
MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Approve a project budget increase of $13,000,000 for Seal Beach Pump Station
Replacement, Project No. 3-67, for a new total project budget of $100,000,000;
and
B. Approve a contingency increase of $155,183 (2.6%) to the existing Professional
Design Services Agreement with Lee & Ro, Inc. for Seal Beach Pump Station
Replacement, Project No. 3-67, for a new total contingency amount of $749,968
(12.6%).
AYES:Brooke Jones, Marshall Goodman, Stephen Faessel, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Paulo Morales,
Kim Nichols, Robert Ooten, Jesus Silva, Donald Wagner, Chad
Wanke, Chad Zimmerman and Ryan Gallagher
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
9.HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW 2022-2197
Originator: Celia Chandler
Director of Human Resources Celia Chandler introduced HR and Risk Manager Laura
Maravilla who provided a PowerPoint presentation that gave an overview of the Human
Resources Department including Employee and Labor Relations, HR Operations, and
Risk Management.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
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 Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m. to the next Operations Committee
meeting to be held on December 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
_________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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