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Minutes for the
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
5:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Committee Chairman Marshall Goodman on Wednesday, October 4, 2023
at 5:00 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair
Goodman 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:Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman,
Stephen Faessel, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Scott
Minikus, Robert Ooten, Susan Sonne, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad
Wanke and Bruce Whitaker
ABSENT:Stephanie Klopfenstein
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; Tanya Chong; Raul Cuellar; Thys
DeVries; Martin Dix; Brian Engeln; Charles Falzone; Justin Fenton; John Frattali; Al Garcia;
Hardat Khublall; Marianne Kleine; Giti Radvar; Valerie Ratto; Kevin Schuler; Don Stokes;
Todd Waltz; Eros Yong; and Ruth Zintzun were present in the Board Room. Beverly Encina
and Thomas Vu were present telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Jesus Gaona Perez; and Linda
Whitaker were present in the Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Ms. Knapp announced that Late Communication was received for a modification to Item No. 2
from Director of Engineering Mike Dorman after the publication of the agenda and is in the
blue folders. The first paragraph of the Agreement originally provided as an Attachment to the
Agenda Report, which is being considered for approval, incorrectly described the sequencing
of the work to be performed. Also, a revised presentation for Item No. 9 on tonight’s agenda
was received after publication of the agenda. Both of these were distributed to the Committee
and made available to the public today.
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REPORTS:
Chair Goodman reported that the Operations Committee had a new Director, Director Susan
Sonne, representing the city of Buena Park. She and Director Brad Avery recently swapped
Committees.
General Manager Rob Thompson reported that for the third time, OC San was awarded the
Utility of the Future award at the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and
Conference (WEFTEC) this week. This program highlights the progress and exceptional
performance of wastewater utilities. OC San was also awarded the WEF Project Excellence
Award, representing recognition of the most outstanding project in the United States, for the
GWRS.
Mr. Thompson also indicated that tours of the new HQ Complex would be offered in
conjunction with the open house as opposed to prior to the November Operations Committee
meeting as indicated last month.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2023-3222
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Operations Committee held September
6, 2023.
AYES:Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman,
Stephen Faessel, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic, Chad Wanke and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein and Susan
Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.REHABILITATION OF WESTERN REGIONAL SEWERS, PROJECT
NO. 3-64
2022-2560
Originator: Mike Dorman
As reported earlier, a revised Agreement was provided for consideration and was
subsequently approved.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Approve an agreement with the Golden State Water Company for the relocation
of their water line in coordination with the Rehabilitation of Western Regional
Sewers, Project No. 3-64;
B. Approve an additional deposit in the amount of $280,198, for a total deposit
amount of $282,698; and
C. Approve a contingency of $28,270 (10%).
AYES:Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman,
Stephen Faessel, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic, Chad Wanke and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein and Susan
Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.INSTRUMENT AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM REPLACEMENT 2023-3052
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Service Contract with Air & Lube Systems, Inc. to provide an
Instrument Air Compressor System at Plant No. 2, Specification No.
S-2023-1402BD, for a total amount not to exceed $205,402; and
B. Approve a contingency of $20,540 (10%).
AYES:Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman,
Stephen Faessel, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic, Chad Wanke and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein and Susan
Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.NORTH SCRUBBER COMPLEX GRATING REPLACEMENT AT
PLANT NO. 2
2023-3211
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Approve a Service Contract to Innovative Construction Solutions to provide
North Scrubber Complex Grating Replacement, Specification No.
S-2023-1419BD, for a total amount not to exceed $315,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $31,500 (10%).
AYES:Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman,
Stephen Faessel, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic, Chad Wanke and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein and Susan
Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
5.SUNFLOWER AND RED HILL INTERCEPTOR REPAIRS, PROJECT
NO. 7-66
2023-3171
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a project budget increase of $150,000 for Sunflower and Red Hill
Interceptor Repairs, Project No. 7-66, for a new total project budget of
$6,750,000; and
B. Approve a contingency increase of $50,000 (1%) to the existing Construction
Contract to Charles King Company for Sunflower and Red Hill Interceptor
Repairs, Project No. 7-66, for a new total contingency amount of $527,700
(11%).
AYES:Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman,
Stephen Faessel, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Schelly
Sustarsic, Chad Wanke and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein and Susan
Sonne
ABSTENTIONS:None
Director Susan Sonne arrived at the meeting at 5:11 p.m. during the presentation for Item No.
6.
NON-CONSENT:
6.ACTIVATED SLUDGE AERATION BASIN REHABILITATION AT
PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. P2-136
2022-2620
Originator: Mike Dorman
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Mr. Dorman introduced Engineering Supervisor Charles Falzone who provided a
PowerPoint presentation that reviewed the project location, purpose of the project, the
selection process, and contract negotiations.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc.
to provide engineering services for Activated Sludge Aeration Basin
Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2, Project No. P2-136, for an amount not to exceed
$5,891,599; and
B. Approve a contingency of $589,160 (10%).
AYES:Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Marshall Goodman,
Stephen Faessel, Phil Hawkins, Scott Minikus, Robert Ooten, Susan
Sonne, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke and Bruce Whitaker
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Stephanie Klopfenstein
ABSTENTIONS:None
Director Johnathan Ryan Hernandez arrived at the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
7.OC SAN OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE - WASTEWATER 101 PART 2023-2760
2: COLLECTIONS
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
Director of Operations & Maintenance Riaz Moinuddin introduced Maintenance
Manager Don Stokes who provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding OC San's
wastewater collection system which included an overview of the service area, gravity
systems, pipe sizes, inverted siphons, line cleaning types and flushing, mechanical
cleaning, technology adoption, pressure systems, pump station maintenance, the
sewer spill prevention goal, pump station resiliency, underground line locating, regional
odor control, chemicals, CCTV, teamwork, and coordination.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
Director Bruce Whitaker departed the meeting at 5:33 p.m.
8. OC SAN HUMAN RESOURCES: RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION 2023-3205
Originator: Laura Maravilla
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Director of Human Resources Laura Maravilla introduced Safety and Health Manager
John Frattali who provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Human Resources
Risk Management division which included an overview of the core business functions
of the division: safety and health, emergency management, and physical security.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
9.ENERGY RESILIENCE 2023-3215
Originator: Mike Dorman
Mr. Dorman provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding energy resilience which
included an overview of energy and digester gas master planning, the load profile at
Plant No. 1, the SCE rate structure, battery operation, solar locations evaluated, 2022
direct access and volatility, a five-year comparison between SCE and direct access, the
annual energy trend, and solar and battery alternatives.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
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:
Chair Goodman declared the meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. to the next Regular Operations
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
_____________________
Tina Knapp, MMC
Assistant Clerk of the Board
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