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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-2023 Board Meeting MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULY 26, 2023 Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was called to order by Board Chairman Chad Wanke on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 6:01 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Pat Burns 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:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne 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; Mo Abiodun; Janine Aguilar; Stephanie Barron; Jennifer Cabral; Raul Cuellar; Thys DeVries; Brian Engeln; Al Garcia; Rob Michaels; Valerie Ratto; Eros Yong; and Ruth Zintzun were present in the Board Room. Wai Chan, Justin Fenton, Tina Knapp, Anni Larkins, and Cindy Murra were in attendance telephonically. OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel, and was present in the Board Room. Alternate Director Art Perry was in attendance telephonically. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 1.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2023-3079 Originator: Kelly Lore Chair Wanke recognized the following: 20-year Service Award Purvi Patel, Senior IT Analyst - Division 250 Page 1 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 REPORTS: Chair Wanke reported on the progress of the Strategic Plan Update and that the overall plan has been covered, including all the policy areas and initiatives. He stated that should the members have questions or feedback to please contact the General Manager. A draft Strategic Plan will be brought to the September Board, with anticipated Board adoption in November. Chair Wanke stated that the Directors would receive talking points regarding OC San activities to assist while reporting out to their councils, boards, and community groups. Chair Wanke announced that meetings of the Operations and Administration Committees are dark in August. Chair Wanke stated that OC San would offer Board tours on the ocean monitoring vessel “Nerissa” in the months of September and October. The Clerk will provide tour and signup information. Chair Wanke stated that he will be absent from the next Board meeting and that Vice-Chair Gallagher will take over for him. General Manager Thompson reported on the recent sky bridge installation which spans across Ellis Avenue. He stated the bridge will connect the second floor of the new Headquarters Building to Plant No. 1 and provided a short video of the milestone. Mr. Thompson reported that following an extended period of closure and partial operation due to fire, Nursery Products is again able to receive OC San’s biosolids. Operations resumed in May and gradually increased over the last couple of months to approximately 150 wet tons of biosolids per day to the facility. Mr. Thompson announced that OC San was recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the US and Canada with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This recognition is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. He stated that Safety and Health Supervisor John Frattali was recognized by the OSHA Cooperative Program as the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association Safety Star of the Quarter award; and that OC San’s IT division was recognized by ESRI with a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award. Mr. Thompson announced that OC San received the Platinum Peak Performance Award, which recognizes facilities for excellence in wastewater treatment as measured by compliance with their NPDES permit. This is OC San’s tenth year with 100% compliance of the NPDES permit. Mr. Thompson stated that he presented his final work plan for FY 23-24 to the Steering Committee this evening and it was included on consent for the Board. The plan includes 21 goals, three of which are carried over from last year’s work plan. Page 2 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 CONSENT CALENDAR: 2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2023-3080 Originator: Kelly Lore MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held June 28, 2023. AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None RECEIVE AND FILE: 3.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2023-2727 Originator: Kelly Lore WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING: A. Minutes of the GWRS Steering Committee Meeting held April 10, 2023 B. Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held May 24, 2023 C. Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held June 7, 2023 D. Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held June 14, 2023 4.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023 2023-2854 Originator: Wally Ritchie WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING: Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of June 2023. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: 5.MACARTHUR FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 7-68 2023-3090 Originator: Mike Dorman Page 3 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for MacArthur Force Main Improvements, Project No. 7-68; B. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District’s Notice of Intent to Award dated June 13, 2023; C. Receive and file Award Protest Statement from James W. Fowler Co. dated June 13, 2023, protesting award to SRK Engineering; D. Receive and file the Award Protest Response letter from SRK Engineering dated June 16, 2023, responding to the award protest; E. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District’s determination letter dated June 26, 2023, to James W. Fowler Co. responding to award protest; F. Award a Construction Contract to SRK Engineering for MacArthur Force Main Improvements, Project No. 7-68, for a total amount not to exceed $3,897,000; and G. Approve a contingency of $389,700 (10%). AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None 6.MACARTHUR FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 7-68 2023-3091 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. to provide construction support services for MacArthur Force Main Improvements, Project No. 7-68, for a total amount not to exceed $272,002; and B. Approve a contingency of $27,200 (10%). Page 4 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None 7.HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-128A 2023-3092 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve a contingency increase of $98,000 (2%) to the Professional Construction Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128A, for a total contingency of $588,000 (12%) and a total amount not to exceed $5,488,000. AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None 8.COLLECTIONS YARD RELOCATION AND WAREHOUSE DEMOLITION AT PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. P2-127 2023-3093 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Page 5 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Collections Yard Relocation and Warehouse Demolition at Plant No. 2, Project No. P2-127; B. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District’s Notice of Intent to Award dated June 2, 2023; C. Receive and file Award Protest from Fasone Construction, Inc. dated June 8, 2023 concerning award to Archico Design Build Inc.; D. Receive and file the Award Protest Response letter from Archico Design Build Inc. dated June 14, 2023, responding to the award protest; E. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District’s determination letter dated June 22, 2023 to Fasone Construction, Inc. responding to award protest; F. Approve a project budget increase of $2,100,000 for Collections Yard Relocation and Warehouse Demolition at Plant No. 2, Project No. P2-127, for a new total project budget of $8,800,000; G. Award a Construction Contract to Archico Design Build Inc. for Collections Yard Relocation and Warehouse Demolition at Plant No. 2, Project No. P2-127, for a total amount not to exceed $6,500,000; and H.Approve a construction contingency of $650,000 (10%). AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: 9.RENEW VMWARE ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT 2023-3103 Originator: Wally Ritchie MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Page 6 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 A. Approve a Purchase Order to Nth Generation for the purchase of the VMWare Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) Subscription Upgrade and Renewal for a three (3) year term using the NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. AR2472, California Contract # 7-17-70-40-05, for a total amount not to exceed $574,585 plus applicable sales tax; and B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $57,458 (10%). AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None 10.WASTEWATER REFUNDING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, SERIES 2023A AND SERIES 2024A 2023-3104 Originator: Wally Ritchie MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Authorize the General Manager to issue new fixed rate Certificates of Participation, to be referred to as Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations, in an amount sufficient to refund up to $39,180,000 of Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations, Series 2014A; and B. Authorize the General Manager to issue new fixed rate Certificates of Participation, to be referred to as Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations, in an amount sufficient to refund up to $127,510,000 of Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations, Series 2015A. AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None Page 7 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 11.2024 BENEFITS INSURANCE RENEWAL 2023-3105 Originator: Laura Maravilla MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2024 Benefits Insurance Renewal for an overall not-to-exceed amount of $15,189,392, as specified below: A. WORKTERRA (medical, dental, and vision plans; and Employee Assistance Program [EAP]) - Not to Exceed $13,316,662; B. The Standard (basic life, short- and long-term disability) - Not to Exceed $497,246; C. The Standard (EMT & Manager disability) - Not to Exceed $30,000; D. BenefitWallet (Health Savings Accounts [HSA]) - Not to Exceed $42,000; E. BPAS / Voya (Health Reimbursement Arrangement [HRA]) - Not to Exceed $189,000; F. WORKTERRA (retiree-paid health premiums, recouped from retirees through monthly payments) - Not to Exceed $1,114,484; and G. Approve a contingency in the amount of $759,470 (5%). AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None STEERING COMMITTEE: 12.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023 2023-3118 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of June 2023. Page 8 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None 13.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023 2023-3119 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month June 2023. AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None 14.GENERAL MANAGER’S FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WORK PLAN 2023-3120 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Plan. AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None Page 9 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 15.SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON - AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT AT PLANT NO. 2 2023-3121 Originator: Riaz Moinuddin MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve and Authorize the Board Chairman to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Power Purchase Agreement (QFID-04) with Southern California Edison (SCE) Company and Orange County Sanitation District, to allow for the extension of the term and to adjust the price for all energy delivered to SCE during the extension period. AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None 16.HEADQUARTERS AUDIOVISUAL INTEGRATOR, CONTRACT NO. P1-128A-1 FOR HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO P1-128 2023-3122 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Headquarters Audiovisual Integrator, Contract No. P1-128A-1 for the Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128A; B. Award a Construction Contract to EIDIM Group, Inc. dba EIDIM AV Technology for Headquarters Audiovisual Integrator, Contract No. P1-128A-1 for the Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128A for a total amount not to exceed $1,580,000; and C. Approve a contingency of $158,000 (10%). AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) Page 10 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None 17.BAY BRIDGE PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAINS REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5-67 2023-3123 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Consider, Receive, and Certify the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Bay Bridge Pump Station and Force Mains Replacement Project No. 5-67, dated July 2023; and B. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 23-13 entitled, “A Resolution of the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors receiving and filing the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Bay Bridge Pump Station and Force Mains Replacement Project No. 5-67 and approving the Modified Project”. AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None NON-CONSENT: 18.PROPOSED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. OC SAN-61 UPDATING THE PURCHASING ORDINANCE 2023-3102 Originator: Wally Ritchie Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner provided a brief description of the Ordinance. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Page 11 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 A. Motion to read Ordinance No. OC SAN-61 by title only and waive reading of said entire Ordinance; B. Adopt Ordinance No. OC SAN-61, entitled: “An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Establishing Requirements and Procedures for the Purchase of Goods, Services, and Public Works Projects; and Repealing Ordinance No. OC SAN-56”; and C. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish summaries of the Ordinance as required by law...body AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and Jordan Wu (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:Phil Hawkins, Steve Jones and Susan Sonne ABSTENTIONS:None INFORMATION ITEMS: None. AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS: Directors Stephen Faessel, Dave Shawver, and Jon Dumitru provided reports of their recent meetings. CLOSED SESSION: CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54957.6, 54957(b)(1) & 54956.9(d)(2). The Board convened in closed session at 6:18 p.m. Confidential minutes of the Closed Sessions have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Session meetings. CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 2023-3124 CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION: Page 12 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 Agency Designated Representatives: General Manager Robert Thompson, Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, and Director of Human Resources Laura Maravilla. Unrepresented Employees: Managers Group: Administration Manager, Engineering Manager, Environmental Protection Manager, Finance and Procurement Manager, Human Resources Manager, Information Technology Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, and Safety and Health Manager. CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) 2023-3125 CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION: Number of Potential Cases: 1 Claim received from Panish Shea Boyl Ravipudi LLP for Alexa Araiza, a Minor, by and through her Guardian Wendy Araiza arising out of an automobile accident that occurred on December 6, 2022 at Westminster Boulevard and Hammond Place in the City of Westminster. CS-3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 54957(b)(1)2023-3126 Originator: Laura Maravilla CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION: Public Employee Performance Evaluation Number of Employees: 1 ·General Manager RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION. The Board reconvened in regular session at 6:40 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION: General Counsel Brad Hogin stated there was no reportable action. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: None. Page 13 of 14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes July 26, 2023 ADJOURNMENT: At 6:41 p.m., Chair Wanke adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Submitted by: __________________ Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board Page 14 of 14