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Minutes for the
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
3:00 PM
Plant No. 2 - Operations Center
22212 Brookhurst Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 593-7433
SPECIAL MEETING - EARLY START TIME (Alternate Location - Plant No. 2)
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Committee Chairman Marshall Goodman on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at
3:00 p.m. in the Operations Center at Plant No. 2 of the Orange County Sanitation District.
RECESS - TOUR OF PLANT NO. 2
Chair Goodman recessed the meeting at 3:01 p.m. to proceed to the tour of Plant No. 2.
Director Stephen Faessel attended the tour portion of the meeting and departed at
approximately 4:15 p.m., prior to the meeting reconvening.
RECONVENE
Chair Goodman reconvened the meeting of the Operations Committee at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of
Operations and Maintenance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Michael
Dorman, Acting Director of Engineering; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Mo Abiodun; Jennifer
Cabral; Raul Cuellar; Thys DeVries; Justin Fenton; Wally Ritchie; Kevin Schuler; Don Stokes;
Thomas Vu; Eros Yong; and Ruth Zintzun were present in the Operations Center. Andrew
Brown, Tanya Chong, Brian Engeln, Tina Knapp, Rob Michaels, Giti Radvar, and Valerie
Ratto were present telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Claire Johnson, Senior Regulatory
Specialist, OCWD; Jesus Gaona-Perez; and Alternate Director Nathan Steele were present in
the Operations Center.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore stated that a typographical error had been found in Item No.
10.A.2. and would be corrected prior to submittal for approval to the Board of Directors.
REPORTS:
Chair Goodman reminded the Directors of the upcoming Honor Walk event that will be held
on June 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. and stated if anyone had a nomination for a former Board
Member recipient to complete the nomination form and provide it to the Clerk.
General Manager Rob Thompson introduced Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner who
announced that Wally Ritchie had been promoted to Director of Finance.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2023-2894
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Operations Committee held March 1,
2023.
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS UPGRADE, PROJECT NO. J-120 2023-2802
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to ePlus Technology, Inc. for the purchase of
software, hardware, and services for Specification No. E-2022-1375BD, Process
Control Systems Upgrades (Project No. J-120), for a total amount not to exceed
$1,008,454 plus applicable sales tax and shipping; and
B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $100,845 (10%).
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AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR
HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO.
P1-128A
2023-2836
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Purchase Order Contract to GM Business Interiors (GMBI) for the
purchase of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Headquarters Complex at
Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128A, utilizing the County of Orange Regional
Cooperative Agreement No. RCA-017-22010154 for a total amount not to
exceed $3,907,183 including freight and sales tax; and
B. Approve a contingency of $39,072 (1%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.OLIVE SUB-TRUNK SIPHON REHABILITATION AT SANTA ANA
RIVER, PROJECT NO. FE20-08
2023-2771
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Olive Sub-Trunk
Siphon Rehabilitation at Santa Ana River, Project No. FE20-08;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Mehta Mechanical Co. Inc. dba MMC Inc. for
Olive Sub-Trunk Siphon Rehabilitation at Santa Ana River, Project No. FE20-08,
for an amount not to exceed $1,944,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $194,400 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
5.PRIMARY SEDIMENTATION BASIN G DOME POST REPAIR AT
PLANT NO. 2
2023-2698
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Services Contract to J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. to
provide Primary Sedimentation Basin G Dome Post Repair at Plant No. 2,
Specification No. S-2023-1385BD, for a total amount not to exceed $248,600;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $24,860 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
6.INSPECTION OF 78-INCH AND 120-INCH OCEAN OUTFALL
PIPELINES SOURCE
2023-2817
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a sole source Professional Consultant Services Agreement to SGS US
West Coast, LLC. to provide an underwater video inspection of the 78-inch and
120-inch outfall pipelines by utilizing an external Remotely Operated Vehicle
(ROV) for a total amount not to exceed $120,800; and
B. Approve a contingency of $12,080 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
7.PURCHASE MANHOLE FRAME AND COVERS FOR WAREHOUSE
STOCK NO. E-2022-1367BD
2023-2885
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve Purchase Orders to EJ USA to provide Manhole Frame and Covers for
warehouse stock, per Specification No. E-2022-1367BD, at the following unit
prices, with an annual not to exceed amount of $187,700; and
Item & Unit Price
36" X 4" TALL, BOLT DOWN, $929.81
36" X 6" TALL, BOLT DOWN, $1,005.81
24" X 4" TALL, BOLT DOWN, $632.94
24" X 6" TALL, BOLT DOWN, $667.38
24" X 4" TALL, VENTED, $480.94
24" X 6" TALL, VENTED, $548.63
36" X 4" TALL, VENTED, $801.56
36" X 6" TALL, VENTED, $865.69
B. Authorize staff to specify EJ USA as the sole source provider for Gray Iron (cast
iron) Frames and Covers.
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
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8.MSP VFD #7 ISOLATION TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT AT
PLANT NO. 2
2023-2876
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order Contract to OneSource Distributors, Inc.
to replace the No. 7 Main Sewage Pump Variable Frequency Drive isolation
transformer for a total amount not to exceed $255,925 plus applicable sales tax
and freight; and
B. Approve a contingency of $25,593 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.CONTINGENCY INCREASE FOR JANITORIAL & FLOOR
MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT S-2021-1270BD
2023-2881
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a one-time contingency increase of $182,724 (19%) to the Service
Contract with Gamboa Services Inc. dba Corporate Image Maintenance for
Janitorial & Floor Maintenance Services at Plant Nos. 1 and 2, Specification No.
S- 2021-1270BD, for the period May 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024, for a
total contingency amount not to exceed $278,894 (29%) for this term, resulting
in a new annual contract amount of $1,240,599; and
B. Approve an annual contingency increase of 10% for all remaining renewal
periods.
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
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NON-CONSENT:
10.REGIONAL ODOR AND CORROSION CONTROL SERVICES
(ROCCS) PROGRAM AGREEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO.
C-2023-1378BD
2023-2884
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
A correction to Item 10 was noted at the meeting.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Chemical Supplier Agreement to Hill Brothers Chemical Company for
Regional Odor and Corrosion Control Services, Specification No.
C-2023-1378BD, for the period beginning May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024,
for the:
1.Supply and delivery of ferrous chloride at the unit price of $1,357 per dry ton
delivered plus applicable tax; Application Services at a unit price of $32.50
per site per day; Field Services at a unit price of $32.50 per site per day; and
a delivery surcharge of $700 per delivery for low dosage sites of ferrous
chloride only, including but not limited to Crystal Cove Pump Station and
Tiffany Lift Station for an estimated total annual amount of $5,387,770;
2.Supply and delivery of magnesium hydroxide at a unit price of $685 per dry
ton delivered plus applicable tax; Application Services at a unit price of $80
per site per day; Field Services at a unit price of $80 per site per day;
demurrage fee for mobile dosing of $175 per hour; and demurrage of $720
per dry ton delivered for an estimated total annual amount of $2,694,630;
3.Supply and delivery of calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN-17) at a unit price of
$5 per gallon delivered plus applicable tax; Application Services at a unit
price of $32.50 per site per day; Field Services at a unit price of $32.50 per
site per day; and a Crystal Cove delivery fee of $700 per delivery for an
estimated total annual amount of $1,186,844; and
4.An annual not to exceed agreement allowance of $100,000 for mobilization
and demobilization services; and
B. Approve the option to renew the Chemical Supplier Agreement over a five-year
period, expiring April 30, 2028, with renewal terms not to exceed a 12-month
term; and
C. Approve renewal adjustments of unit pricing with a not to exceed 25%
contingency.
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.ENGINE AND GENERATOR OVERHAULS AT PLANT NO. 1 AND 2,
CONTRACT NO. J-135B
2023-2879
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve the addition of funds to include generator overhauls as part of the construction
contract with Cooper Machinery Services LLC for the Engine and Generator Overhauls
at Plant Nos. 1 and 2, Contract No. J-135B, in the amount of $1,637,117 (5.6%), for a
total construction contingency of $4,573,220 (15.6%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall
Goodman, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones and
Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
12.SALINITY IN COAST TRUNKLINES 2023-2878
Originator: Lan Wiborg
Director of Environmental Services Lan Wiborg provided a brief presentation on
elevated salinity in the coastal trunklines.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Director of Human Resources Laura Maravilla introduced Thys DeVries who was recently
promoted to Human Resources Manager.
Acting Director of Engineering Mike Dorman announced that an urgent item regarding the
Westminster Boulevard Force Main Replacement, Project No. 3-62, would be brought to the
Steering Committee and Board of Directors in April rather than wait until next month's
Operations Committee.
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CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Goodman declared the meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m. to the Regular Operations
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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