HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-2023 Board Meeting Minutes (Financing Corp. cancelled)ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes September 27, 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, September 27, 2023 at 6:07
p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Rose
Espinoza delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
Assistant Clerk of the Board Tina Knapp declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
ABSENT:Farrah Khan 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; Tina Knapp, Assistant Clerk of
the Board; Mo Abiodun; Jennifer Cabral; Jackie Castro; Mortimer Caparas; Raul Cuellar; Thys
DeVries; Martin Dix; Justin Fenton; Al Garcia; Cindy Murra; Valerie Ratto; and Ruth Zintzun
were present in the Board Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Jesus Gaona Perez; Kevin Hardy,
NWRI; Kelly Rowe, OCWD Director; and Alex Akerman and Lieb Lerner, Special Counsel,
Alston & Bird, were present in the Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Ms. Knapp indicated that, due to timing and market conditions, staff requested that Item No.
20 be pulled from tonight's agenda. In doing so, the Financing Corporation meeting was
cancelled.
Chair Wanke reminded the Board about the use of the microphones and ensuring they are
only turned on while speaking.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2023-3133
Originator: Kelly Lore
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Chair Wanke recognized the following:
20-year Service Awards
Lo Ngo, Accounting Technician - Division 220
Thomas Nguyen, Principal Environmental Specialist - Division 630
Rachel Van Exel, Principal Environmental Specialist - Division 630
2. NATIONAL WATER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NWRI) SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
2023-3178
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Wanke introduced the:
Presentation of NWRI annual activity updates by NWRI Executive Director Kevin
Hardy...body
REPORTS:
Chair Wanke announced that the Strategic Planning process had concluded and that the
proposed 2023 Strategic Plan, that will be used for the basis of the 2023-2026 budget, would
be presented at this meeting. He stated that the plan includes feedback and suggestions
provided by the Directors and announced that the final plan will be presented to the Board in
November for proposed adoption.
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 the State of OC San will be held in person on October 27 and
that it will be a lunchtime event. Chair Wanke indicated that the electronic invitation was
emailed on Friday and if it needs to be resent to you, please contact Ms. Knapp.
Chair Wanke reminded the Directors of the Day at the Dock event on October 4 and asked
the Directors to contact the Ms. Knapp should they wish to attend.
Chair Wanke told the Directors that they had been provided a copy of the Center for
Demographic Research Orange County Projections report tonight. This report is part of OC
San's annual membership and contains Orange County, California house, population, and
employment projections in five-year intervals up to 2050.
General Manager Rob Thompson informed the Board that the Clerk of the Board is on
vacation and Ms. Knapp is performing the Clerk's duties in her absence. Mr. Thompson also
introduced recently promoted Assistant Clerk of the Board Jackie Castro.
Ms. Thompson announced that he, alongside Chair Wanke and Vice-Chair Gallagher, would
be honoring OC San employees at the Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) Luncheon being
held on September 28.
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Mr. Thompson reported that on Monday evening Plant No. 2 Operations ran for approximately
20 hours without Edison power due to their scheduled work. He stated that OC San used this
as a training opportunity to ensure SOP and emergency preparedness was ready in the event
of an unscheduled incident. He was happy to report that there were no incidents.
Mr. Thompson announced his upcoming attendance at the WEFTEC conference in Chicago
where OC San and OCWD will be recognized during the award luncheon with the 2023 WEF
Project Excellence Award for the Final Completion of the Groundwater Replenishment
System. He also stated that OC San will be recognized as a Utility of the Future.
Mr. Thompson announced that on September 21 he presented on the GWRS and OC San's
partnership with OCWD to the American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Section
during their New York Webinar - Lighting Talks: Sustainability in Wastewater.
Mr. Thompson announced that OC San and OCWD are being showcased on a variety of
channels in Huntington Beach, Irvine, and Central Orange County during the month of
September as part of a partnership with Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid. He stated that the one-
or five-minute airings will showcase the work of the two agencies and their collaboration to
create the GWRS. He also stated that, as of Monday, The ViewPoint with Dennis Quaid will
be distributed to over 170 participating television stations throughout the U.S. for one full year.
Mr. Thompson stated that on the agenda this evening is a receive and file item for the CIP
Annual Report. He stated that this report summarizes and highlights achievements of active
CIP projects, financial data, and contract activities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. He also stated
that this report is updated annually, published on the OC San website, via OC San social
media, sent to city engineers within the OC San service area, and is used when talking with
industry contacts and state and federal legislative offices.
Mr. Thompson reported that OC San is contributing to a collective study led by CASA to
assess appropriate flow and strength assumptions needed when developing service rates for
customers. He stated that Carollo Engineering was engaged to perform this study and will be
contacting member agencies to gain access to manholes and GIS information in the local
sewer areas. He thanked the Directors for their support of this effort.
PUBLIC HEARING:
3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION 2023-3188
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Wanke introduced the item and opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Ms.
Knapp indicated that no public comments were received regarding the item; and with
no other comment or objection, Chair Wanke closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Conduct a Public Hearing
·Open Public Hearing
·Receive Public Comment
·Close Public Hearing
B. Motion to read Ordinance No. OC SAN-62 by title only and waive reading of said
entire Ordinance;
C. Adopt Ordinance No. OC SAN-62 entitled: “An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Pertaining to the
Compensation of the Members of the Board of Directors, and Repealing
Ordinance No. OCSD-34”; and
D. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish summaries of the Ordinance as required
by law.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2023-3231
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held August 23,
2023.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
5. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT 2023-3210
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2022-2023.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
RECEIVE AND FILE:
6. COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2023-2729
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held July 5, 2023
B. Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held July 12, 2023
C. Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held July 26, 2023
7. REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF AUGUST 2023
2023-3113
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of August 2023.
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
8. CENGEN AND 12KV SERVICE CENTER SWITCHGEAR BATTERY
SYSTEM UPGRADES AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FR1-0005
2023-3197
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Cengen and 12kV
Service Center Switchgear Battery System Upgrades at Plant No. 1, Project No.
FR1-0005;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Mass. Electric Construction Co. for Cengen
and 12kV Service Center Switchgear Battery System Upgrades at Plant No.1,
Project No. FR1-0005, for a total amount not to exceed $970,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $97,000 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
9. ENGINEERING PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT 2023-3198
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Engineering Program Contract Performance Report for the period
ending June 30, 2023.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
10. MP2-0010 PRIMARY EFFLUENT PUMP STATION PUMP NOS. 1, 2,
AND 3 OVERHAUL AT PLANT NO. 2
2023-3199
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Sole Source Services Contract for MP2-0010 Primary Effluent Pump
Station (PEPS) Pump Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Overhaul at Plant No. 2 to Vaughan’s
Industrial Repair Co., Inc. to rebuild three (3) Fairbanks Morse vertical pumps,
for a total amount not to exceed $619,774; and
B. Approve a contingency of $61,977 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
11. SODIUM HYDROXIDE (NaOH)(CAUSTIC SODA) 50% SOLUTION 2023-3200
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Award a Chemical Supplier Agreement to Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for the purchase
of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) 50% solution, Specification No.
C-2023-1417BD, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024,
for a unit price of $676 per dry ton, delivered, plus sales tax, for a total estimated
annual amount of $672,620;
B. Approve option to renew the Chemical Supplier Agreement for up to four (4)
one-year periods; and
C. Approve renewal adjustments of unit pricing with a not to exceed 25%
contingency.
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AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
12. GAS COMPRESSOR CYLINDERS FOR SPARE INVENTORY 2023-3201
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to NEAC Compressor Service for the
procurement of two spare cylinder assemblies for Digester Gas Compressors,
for a total amount not to exceed $1,936,005 including applicable sales tax and
freight; and
B. Approve a contingency of $193,600 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
13. COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT WITH CARRIER COMMERCIAL
SERVICES FOR HVAC REPAIR SERVICES
2023-3202
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a Blanket Purchase Order with Carrier Commercial Services for
maintenance services of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems for
Plant No. 1, Plant No. 2, and pump stations, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative
Agreement No. 070121-CAR in accordance with Ordinance No. OC SAN-61,
Section 2.03(B), for the period beginning October 1, 2023 through September
30, 2024, for a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000 with two (2) one-year
renewal options; and
B. Approve a contingency of $120,000 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
14. COMBINATION SEWER CLEANING TRUCK PURCHASE 2023-3203
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to Haaker Equipment Company to purchase one
new/unused Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck using Sourcewell Cooperative
No. 101221-VTR for a total amount not to exceed $973,913, including freight
and taxes; and
B. Approve a contingency of $29,217 (3%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
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15. PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES 2023-3204
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Authorize the General Manager to approve the purchase of replacement medium and
light duty vehicles (trucks, SUVs, vans, sedans) for OC San's fleet as originally
approved in the adopted fiscal year 2023-24 budget in an amount not to exceed
$374,400 based on market availability.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
16. KNOTT-MILLER HOLDER ARTESIA BRANCH REHABILITATION,
PROJECT NO. 3-60
2023-3212
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Dudek to provide
engineering services for Knott-Miller Holder Artesia Branch Rehabilitation,
Project No. 3-60, for an amount not to exceed $1,200,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $120,000 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
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17. EPSA STANDBY POWER GENERATOR CONTROL UPGRADES AT
PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. SC19-06
2023-3213
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for EPSA Standby Power
Generator Control Upgrades at Plant No. 2, Project No. SC19-06;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. for
EPSA Standby Power Generator Control Upgrades at Plant No. 2, Project No.
SC19-06, for a total amount not to exceed $3,500,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $350,000 (10%).
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
18. BAY BRIDGE PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAINS REPLACEMENT,
PROJECT NO. 5-67
2023-3214
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve a License Agreement with the City of Newport Beach for the construction
staging area for the Bay Bridge Pump Station and Force Mains Replacement, Project
No. 5-67.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
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ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
19. REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF 2023-3216
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file report of reimbursements to Board Members and Staff per
Government Code Section 53065.5 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
20. WASTEWATER REFUNDING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, SERIES
2023A
2023-3217
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Due to timing and market conditions, this item was removed from the agenda.
ITEM NOT HEARD.
A. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 23-20 entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the execution and
delivery by the District of an Installment Purchase Agreement, a Trust
Agreement, an Escrow Agreement, and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in
connection with the Orange County Sanitation District Wastewater Refunding
Revenue Obligations, Series 2023A, authorizing the execution and delivery of
such Revenue Obligations evidencing principal in an aggregate amount of not to
exceed $39,180,000, approving a Notice of Intention to Sell, authorizing the
distribution of an Official Notice Inviting Bids and an Official Statement in
connection with the offering and sale of such Revenue Obligations, and
authorizing the execution of necessary documents and related actions”; and
B. That the Orange County Sanitation District Financing Corporation approve the
documents supporting and authorizing the Revenue Obligations in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $39,180,000.
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21. ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUESTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 2023-3218
Originator: Laura Maravilla
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve the addition of two (2) new positions and the upgrade of one (1) vacant
position for FY 2023-2024 as follows:
A. Add one (1) Principal Information Technology Analyst (Salary Grade PRO87);
B. Add one (1) Information Technology Analyst II (Salary Grade PRO75); and
C. Upgrade one (1) vacant Construction Inspector (Salary Grade OCE74) position
to Safety Inspector (Salary Grade OCE78).
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
STEERING COMMITTEE:
22. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2023 2023-3227
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of August 2023.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
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23. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
2023
2023-3225
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of August 2023.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
24. SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK 2024 ATTENDANCE 2023-3229
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve out-of-country travel to Singapore for General Manager Rob Thompson to
participate in the Singapore International Water Week to present on water recycling,
resource recovery, and resiliency, contingent on receipt of a 50% scholarship to offset
travel costs.
AYES:Brad Avery, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza,
Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman, Phil Hawkins,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Robbie Pitts, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Ted Bui (Alternate) and Carol Warren
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Farrah Khan and Susan Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
Chair Wanke indicated that, as previously stated, tonight's Orange County Sanitation District
Financing Corporation meeting was cancelled.
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NON-CONSENT:
25. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 2023 PROPOSED
STRATEGIC PLAN
2023-3194
Originator: Rob Thompson
Mr. Thompson provided a PowerPoint presentation that reviewed the strategic planning
policy areas, the planning process, revisions to the 2023 proposed Strategic Plan,
Levels of Service, and timeline for adoption of the Plan.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Director Stephen Faessel provided a report on the recent ISDOC meeting, Director Jon
Dumitru reported on the recent NWRI meeting, and Director Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
indicated that there is a SARFPA meeting on Thursday, September 28.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(d)(1).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:48 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.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2023-3228
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Klean Waters, Inc. et. al. v. Orange County Sanitation District, United States District
Court, Central District of California, Southern Division, Case No. 8:15-cv-00627...body
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 7:11 p.m.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes September 27, 2023
CONSIDERATIONS OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:12 p.m., Chair Wanke adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the Board
of Directors to be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
_____________________
Tina Knapp, MMC
Assistant Clerk of the Board
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