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
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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.
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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
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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%).
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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:
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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