HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24-2023 Board Meeting MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 24, 2023
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes May 24, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Vice-Chairman Ryan Gallagher on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at
6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director
Bruce Whitaker delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan
Ryan Hernandez, Steve Jones, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David
Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie
Baker (Alternate)
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Farrah Khan, Schelly Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; Michael Dorman, Director of Engineering; Laura Maravilla, Director of Human
Resources; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations and Maintenance; Wally Ritchie, Director
of Finance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board;
Jennifer Cabral; Mortimer Caparas; Raul Cuellar; Thys DeVries; Marianne Kleine; Rob
Michaels; Valerie Ratto; Shallee Riley; Perla Rodriguez; Eros Yong; and Ruth Zintzun were
present in the Board Room. Mo Abiodun; Jackie Castro; Beck Gass; and Tina Knapp were in
attendance telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Daniel Fears, Payne & Fears; and
Jesus Gaona-Perez were present in the Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore read a letter addressed to the Board of Directors from Board
Chairman Chad Wanke regarding Item No. 2. Ms. Lore also read the late communication
regarding Item No. 6.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2023-2963
Originator: Kelly Lore
Vice-Chairman Gallagher thanked the following employees for their 20-years of service:
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20-year Service Awards
Arnold Lacap, Senior Mechanic - Division 880
Lourdes Luna, Human Resources Technician II - Division 160
Andrew Nau, Human Resources Supervisor - Division 160
REPORTS:
Vice-Chair Gallagher reminded the Directors that last month the Strategic Plan update began
with a quick overview of the policy areas and initiatives from General Manager Thompson. He
also stated that this month Mr. Thompson presented on the levels of service. Vice-Chair
Gallagher reminded the Directors that next month the core values will be discussed, followed
by the risk register. Vice-Chair Gallagher stated that the presentations have been designed to
allow for Directors to learn, ask questions, and understand the foundation and specifics
included in the Strategic Plan. He stated that General Manager Thompson will open the floor
to answer any questions or receive feedback to be incorporated into the next Strategic Plan.
Vice-Chair Gallagher stated that Directors would receive talking points regarding OC San
activities for use while reporting out to their councils, boards, and community groups. He
encouraged the Directors to use this tool as a resource in an effort to communicate the
activities at OC San.
Vice-Chair Gallagher announced that the Steering Committee approved selections for the
2023 Honor Walk. The Committee approved two former employees, Mark Dubois and Jack
Ellis; two former Board members, Larry Crandall and Jim Ferryman. Recipients will be
honored at a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on June 28 prior to the Steering Committee meeting.
Invitations will be going out soon.
General Manager Rob Thompson stated that since introduction letters to member agency’s
elected leadership and management were sent, OC San has presented and/or provided tours
for the cities of Newport Beach, Villa Park, Los Alamitos, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley.
Mr. Thompson announced that CWEA awarded OC San the Community Engagement and
Outreach Project of the Year for OC San’s partnership with the Heritage Museum.
Mr. Thompson reminded the Directors that OC San Administrative Offices will be closed for
Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
ELECTIONS:
2. NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON OF
THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
2023-2815
Originator: Kelly Lore
General Counsel Brad Hogin provided instructions and facilitated the nomination and
election process.
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Mr. Hogin opened nominations for Chairperson of the Board of Directors. One
nomination was received for the office of Chairperson. A motion, second, and
unanimous approval to close nominations was received.
With no further nominations, Chad Wanke was deemed elected as Chairman of the
Board of Directors for the 2023/24 term.
Mr. Hogin opened nominations for Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors. One
nomination was received for the office of Vice-Chairperson. A motion, second, and
unanimous approval to close nominations was received.
With no further nominations, Ryan Gallagher was deemed elected as Vice-Chairman of
the Board of Directors for the 2023/24 term.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2023-2949
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Special meeting of the Board of Directors held March 15, 2023
and the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held April 26, 2023.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
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NOES:
ABSENT:
None
Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS: None
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RECEIVE AND FILE:
4. COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2023-2725
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held March 22, 2023
B. Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held April 5, 2023
C. Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held April 12, 2023
5. REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF APRIL 2023
2023-2852
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of April 2023.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
6. APPROVE EASEMENT MODIFICATION WITH THE NAVY, PROJECT
NO. 3-67
2023-2973
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve the First Amendment to Grant of Easement NF(R) - 13956 between the
Orange County Sanitation District and the United States of America, Department
of the Navy for the construction of Seal Beach Pump Station Replacement,
Project No. 3-67, offset by improvements to other Department of the Navy
facilities at the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach not to exceed $290,000 in a
form approved by Special Counsel; and
B. Direct the Clerk of the Board to accept and record the First Amendment to Grant
of Easement NF(R) - 13956 with the Orange County Recorder’s Office.
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AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
7. AUDIOVISUAL NETWORK EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR
HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO.
P1-128A
2023-2974
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order Contract to SHI International Corp (SHI) for the
purchase of audiovisual network equipment for the Headquarters Complex at
Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128A, utilizing the National Association of State
Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint Data Communications Cooperative
Agreement Contract No. AR3227 for a total amount not to exceed $205,447,
plus freight and sales tax; and
B. Approve a contingency of $20,545 (10%).
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
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8. PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS UPGRADE, PROJECT NO. J-120 2023-2975
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to CDW-G Corporation for the purchase of
computers and monitors, for the Process System Control Upgrade, Project No.
J-120, using the Sourcewell cooperative contract number 081419-CDW for a
total amount not to exceed $334,058 plus applicable sales tax; and
B. Approve a contingency of $33,406 (10%).
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
9. COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT WITH W.W. GRAINGER, INC.2023-2977
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve a Blanket Purchase Order with W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger, Inc.) for the
purchase of maintenance tools and supplies, utilizing the National Association of State
Procurement Officials (NASPO) Master Agreement No. 8496, for the period beginning
July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
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10.TRICKLING FILTER A AND B CENTER ROTATING ASSEMBLIES
REPLACEMENT AT PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. MP2-005
2023-2978
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a sole source General Services Contract to Jamison Engineering
Contractors, Inc. for Trickling Filter A and B Center Rotating Assemblies
Replacement at Plant No. 2, Project No. MP2-005, for a total amount not to
exceed $494,600; and
B. Approve a contingency of $49,460 (10%).
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.GISLER-RED HILL INTERCEPTOR AND BAKER FORCE MAIN
REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 7-65
2023-2979
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Gisler-Red Hill
Interceptor and Baker Force Main Rehabilitation, Project No. 7-65;
B. Approve a project budget increase of $11,100,000 for Gisler-Red Hill Interceptor
and Baker Force Main Rehabilitation, Project No. 7-65, for a new total project
budget of $55,500,000;
C. Award a Construction Contract to Steve P. Rados, Inc. for Gisler-Red Hill
Interceptor and Baker Force Main Rehabilitation, Project No. 7-65, for a total
amount not to exceed $44,706,000; and
D. Approve a contingency of $4,470,600 (10%).
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
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NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
12.GISLER-RED HILL INTERCEPTOR AND BAKER FORCE MAIN
REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 7-65
2023-2980
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with CDM Smith Inc.
to provide construction support services for Gisler-Red Hill Interceptor and Baker
Force Main Rehabilitation, Project No. 7-65, for a total amount not to exceed
$988,460; and
B. Approve a contingency of $98,846 (10%).
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
13.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER
ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
2023-2993
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Third Quarter Financial Report
for the period ended March 31, 2023.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.NINTEX WORKFLOW CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 2023-2994
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order for a three-year contract with a term from July 18,
2023 through July 17, 2026 with Konica Minolta Business Solutions to renew OC
San’s subscription for Nintex Workflow Cloud, payable annually, utilizing the
Sourcewell State Contract: #090320-KON for a total amount not to exceed
$386,928; and
B. Approve a contingency of $38,693 (10%).
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
15.GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2023-2995
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the
General Manager’s authority for the period of January 1, 2023 to March 31,
2023; and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List:
·ADDITEL CORPORATION - Digital Pressure Test Gauges for Bay Bridge
Pump Station
·AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES - Service and Preventative Maintenance of Gas
Chromatograph Tandem Mass Spectrometer (CG-MS/MS)
·LINKEDIN - Online Recruiting Services
·LUXER ONE - Automated Locker Systems
·MANTECH - Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) Estimator System for
Monitoring and Analysis
·MOYNO - Pumps, Parts, and Grinders
·PULSAFEEDER - Pulsafeeder Engineered Products and Replacement Parts
for Chemical Pump Station
·TELESTRA TECHNOLOGIES - Repair/Maintenance of Teledyne RDI
Instruments
·UPLAND MFG - Maintenance Electric Cart Toolboxes
·WINDROCK INC - Service, Calibration, Repairs, and Training for all
Windrock Products
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2023-2996
Originator: Laura Maravilla
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve Temporary Employment Services Contracts, Specification No.
S-2023-1388BD, for the period beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
with two one-year renewal options, to the following:
1. Project Partners, Inc.
2. AppleOne Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services (previously
Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency Inc.)
3. CathyJon Enterprises, Inc. dba HB Staffing
4. Advanced Resources, LLC
5. SoftHQ, Inc.
6. Astrix Software Technology, Inc.
7. Compu-Vision Consulting Inc.
8. 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
9. Harvest Technical Services, Inc.
10. Emploi Group Inc. dba AtWork Personnel Services
B. Approve the combined not to exceed amounts for all service contracts to meet
the Board approved annual budget for Temporary Employment Services, which
is $578,400 for FY 2023-24;
C. Approve an annual contingency of 10%; and
D. Authorize the General Manager to add or remove staffing firms from the
available qualified pool, as needed, to meet work requirements identified by the
Human Resources Department.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
STEERING COMMITTEE:
17.2023-2026 CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER FOR DEMOGRAPHIC
RESEARCH
2023-3010
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of
Understanding with California State University Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation
for the continued operation of the Center for Demographic Research for the period July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, for a total amount not to exceed $207,872.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 2023-3011
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of April 2023.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
19.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 2023-3012
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of April 2023.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE UPDATED
APPROVAL FOR HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1,
PROJECT NO. P1-128A
2023-3014
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Rescind approval of a Purchase Order Contract to GM Business Interiors
(GMBI) for the purchase of furniture 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 a contingency of $39,072 (1%); and
B. Approve a Purchase Order Contract to PeopleSpace, Inc. for the purchase of
furniture for the Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128A,
utilizing the cooperative contract with the County of Orange Regional
Cooperative Agreement No. RCA-017-22010154, the National Cooperative
Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) Agreement Nos. 07-43 and 07-84, and OMNIA
Contract No. R191803 for a total amount not to exceed $4,995,819 including
freight and sales tax.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
21.PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. OC SAN-58A AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. OC SAN-58 TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN THE TABLE OF
SECTION 2.03(B)(1)
2023-3013
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Director of Finance Wally Ritchie provided an overview of the proposed Ordinance.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Motion to read Ordinance No. OC SAN-58A by title only and waive first reading
of said entire Ordinance;
B. Introduce Ordinance No. OC SAN-58A, entitled: “An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of Orange County Sanitation District, Amending Ordinance No. OC
SAN-58 to correct an error in the table of Section 2.03(B)(1)”;
C. Set June 28, 2023 as the date for the second reading of Ordinance No. OC
SAN-58A”; and
D. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish summaries of the Ordinance as required
by law.
AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
22.MASTER RETAIL NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AGREEMENTS,
SPECIFICATION NO. C-2023-1400BD
2023-3016
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve and authorize the General Manager and Purchasing Manager to enter
into Master Retail Natural Gas Supply Agreements, in a form approved by
General Counsel, for the purchase of Natural Gas, per Specification No.
C-2023-1400BD, with:
·Constellation NewEnergy - Gas Division, LLC, and
·Direct Energy Business; and
B. Delegate and authorize the General Manager and Purchasing Manager to enter
into a long-term Transaction Agreement, in a form approved by General
Counsel, with one of the following natural gas providers:
·Constellation NewEnergy - Gas Division, LLC, or
·Direct Energy Business
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AYES:Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen
Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Susan Sonne, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers and Debbie Baker (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Brad Avery, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Schelly
Sustarsic and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
23.STRATEGIC PLAN FEEDBACK 2023-2991
Originator: Rob Thompson
General Manager Thompson requested feedback and ideas to consider for the
Strategic Plan from the Directors. Mr. Thompson also provided an overview of the food
waste management collaboration opportunity currently in pursuit. He mentioned that he
met with Director of Orange County Waste and Recycling (OCWR) Tom Koutroulis
regarding the possibility of a partnership between OCWR and Orange County Publicly
Owned Treatment Works Digester Owners to develop a unified set of specifications for
food waste slurry and the possibility of accepting food waste into existing or future
digesters.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
Director Johnathan Ryan Hernandez arrived at the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
The following reports were provided: Director Stephen Faessel on his recent attendance at
the meetings of ISDOC, Director Jon Dumitru on his attendance at the recent meetings of
NWRI, and Director David Shawver on his recent attendance at the OCCOG meeting.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(d)(1).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:34 p.m. Confidential minutes of the Closed
Sessions have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Section and
are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board
and Committee Closed Session meetings.
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CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2023-3009
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 2
A. Arlin Blazevic v. Orange County Sanitation District; Natasha Dubrovski; Lorenzo
Tyner; and Does 1-100, inclusive, Superior Court of California, County of
Orange, Case No. 30-2020-01149812-CU-WT-CJC; and
B. Raul Palazuelos v. Orange County Sanitation District, a government entity;
Richard Kwiecien, an individual; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive. Superior
Court of California, County of Orange, Case No.
30-2021-01217839-CU-OE-CJC.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 6:55 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Brad Hogin did not provide a report.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:56 p.m., Vice-Chairman Gallagher adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting
of the Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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