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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02 Steering CommitteenrFNnn REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT WEDNESDAY, February 28, 2007 AT 5 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California www.ocsd.com (1) ROLL CALL (2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM, IF NECESSARY (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS (4) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR (5) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER a. Monthly Status Report b. Collection System EIR Update C. Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission Municipal Services Review d. SARI Line Update (6) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL (7) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent Calendar not specifically removed from same, as follows: a. Order the minutes for the regular meeting held on January 24, 2007 to be filed and deemed approved, as mailed. b. Receive and file transcript of proceedings of the Hawk Industrial Uniform appeal hearing before the Steering Committee held on January 24, 2007. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR -2- February 28, 2007 Agenda Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any (8) ACTION ITEMS a. Recommend that Steering Committee (1) reaffirm its sponsorship and support of design - build legislation; and (2) direct staff to provide regular updates to the Steering Committee regarding Design Build legislation. (9) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Review Agenda Items scheduled to be presented to Committees in March (Information item only) b. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for Board of Directors Meeting of February 28, 2007 (10) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY (11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING (12) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT (13) FUTURE MEETING DATES The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2007. The next Board Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2007. (14) CLOSED SESSION During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Steering Committee, the Chair may convene the Committee in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957 or 54957.6, as noted. Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation; (c) employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are exempt from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Directors during a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such time as final actions are taken by the Board on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information. -3- February 28, 2007 Agenda A. Convene in closed session, if necessary Conference with designated representatives Jim Ruth, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services; Jeff Reed, Human Resources and Employee Relations Manager; and Paul Loehr, Human Resources Supervisor, re Meet and Confer Update re contract negotiations for employees represented by 1). Orange County Employees Association; 2). International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501, and 3). Supervisors, Professional Management Team (part of Peace Officers Council of California) (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE. ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(b)) - Significant Exposure to Litigation - Number of Potential Cases: 1 Case: ARB Claim re Gisler-Redhill Trunk Improvements, Reach A, Contract No. 7-36; and Gisler-Redhill/North Trunk Improvements, Contract No. 7-41 B. Reconvene in regular session C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session. (15) ADJOURNMENT Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the District's Administrative offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. Items Not Posted: In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action, it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency item or because there is a need to take immediate action, which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of agenda, or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Steering Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest. As determined by the Chair, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to three minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). Consent Calendar: All matters placed on the consent calendar are considered as not requiring discussion or further explanation, and unless a particular item is requested to be removed from the consent calendar by a Director of staff member, there will be no separate discussion of these items. All items on the consent calendar will be enacted by one action approving all motions, and casting a unanimous ballot for resolutions included on the consent calendar. All items removed from the consent calendar shall be considered in the regular order of business. -4- February 28, 2007 Agenda The Committee Chair will determine if any items are to be deleted from the consent calendar. Items Continued: Items may be continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee meeting held within five (5) days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3). Meeting Adjournment: This meeting may be adjourned to a latertime and items of business from this agenda may be considered at the later meeting by Order of Adjournment and Notice in accordance with Government Code Section 54955 (posted within 24 hours). Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at (714) 593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Notice to Committee Members: For any questions on the agenda or to place any items on the agenda, Committee members should contact the Committee Chair or Secretary ten days in advance of the Committee meeting. Committee Chair: Jim Ferryman (714) 283-5910 ext. 123 General Manager: James D. Ruth (714) 593-7110 General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714) 564-2606 Committee Secretary: Gail Garrett (714) 593-7101 (714) 968-4389 (Fax) E-mail: ggarrett@ocsd.com HADEPT\AGENDA\STEERING COMMITTEE\2007\4.AGENDA FORM.DOC STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To Bd. of Dir. z/za/o7 AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number 7(b) Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager Originator: Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services SUBJECT: Transcript of Proceedings of Hawk Industrial Uniform Hearing Appeal GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Transcript of Proceedings of the Hawk Industrial Uniform appeal hearing before the Steering Committee held on January 24, 2007. SUMMARY An appeal hearing was held on January 24, 2007 in regards to appellants Hawk Industrial Uniform and Rusty Hawkins' (collectively " Hawk") appeal to the Steering Committee of the Board of Directors of the November 2, 2006 decision of the District's General Manager, James D. Ruth, imposing: 1) an administrative penalty in the amount of $45,000.00; 2) Hawk be required to pay the past due user charges, annual invoices, penalties and finance charges in the amount of $71,891.72; and 3) Hawk's Wastewater Discharge Permit Number 2-1-079 is to be suspended for a period of not less than thirty (30) days. At the January 24, 2007, the Steering Committee endorsed the General Manager's decision and order of November 2, 2006. The District has received a certified copy of the Court Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings of the January 24, 2007 hearing and therefore, the General Counsel representing staff recommends that the Steering Committee receive and file the report. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS Steering Committee appeal hearing, January 24, 2007. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION On January 29, 2007, the District mailed the Steering Committee's decision to Hawk via certified mail. On February 2, 2007, District staff also hand -delivered a copy of the decision directly to Rusty Hawkins. After consultation with legal counsel, Source Control Division physically terminated Hawk's industrial discharge on February 7, 2007. Staff continues to monitor the sewer discharges downstream of Hawk's facility and their city water meter for evidence of unauthorized discharge of industrial wastewater. Preliminary findings indicate that Hawk continues to use a volume of water which would not easily be disposed of other than to the sewer. A thorough investigation of possible alternative discharge points within the plant, including toilets, sinks, and the collection sump, is scheduled for late February 2007. Form No. DW-102-1 Agenda Report — SC Revised: 01 /08/07 Page 1 STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To Bd. of Dir. oz/za/2oo7 AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number 8(a) Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager Originator: Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison SUBJECT: Legislative, Policy and Political Update GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Recommend that Steering Committee (1) reaffirm its sponsorship and support of design -build legislation; and (2) direct staff to provide regular updates to the Steering Committee regarding Design Build legislation. SUMMARY Action item: As a follow-up to last month's Steering Committee, members will discuss proposed design -build legislation and staff's efforts to date as well as reaffirm their support of a bill during the 2007-2008 Legislative Session For your information only: The Steering Committee will hear a brief presentation on the bond measures and the legislative teams' efforts to secure funding for OCSD projects. Also included in this report are the regular monthly updates on happenings in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS • November 15, 2006 — Steering Committee and Board of Directors adopted 2007 Legislative Platform that included the goal of sponsoring legislation allowing the utilization of design -build specifications on projects over $10 million. • January 24, 2007 — Steering Committee directed staff to continue monitoring the political climate and negotiate with relevant parties regarding the design -build legislation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Design -build Legislation — Last month the Steering Committee discussed OCSD's proposed design -build legislation. Lobbyists Scott Baugh and Holly Fraumeni were on hand to answer questions and provide additional context. The Steering Committee directed staff to continue searching for reasonable solutions but also follow legislative deadlines for bill introductions. Since that time, staff has held several internal discussions as well as conversations with various relevant parties. As some Steering Committee members recall, there was agreement at the very end of the last legislative session on bill language and other matters; however the insertion of the following language caused some difficulties among members of the Orange County delegation. Form No. DW-102-1 Agenda Report — SC Revised: 01 /08/07 Page 1 (a) Yothbig in this section shall affect: (2l The resh ctions an subcontt•actiug by a public agency imposed by any applicable civil ser-vice ov merit system. (2) the obligation of any public agency; pursuaw to state or local ordinance, to mieet and confer iq:ith anti° labov or�ganLation concerning any matter' ivithin the statutory scup of represoaahon, V Our lobbyists refer to these items as the "AFSME Language" because they were requested by the American Federation of State and Municipal Employees. It is very important to note two items: • The AFSME language will not be part of OCSD's design build legislation in 2007, and • Any issue, requirement or matter related to the discussions with the IBEW will not be included in the proposed bill. The bill that staff has submitted to the Legislature is a straightforward design -build bill that follows the exact template that other agencies have used to successfully implement design -build specifications. OCSD's bill does not deviate from this template. At the Steering Committee, staff will provide an update on the status of discussions locally and in Sacramento. Copies of the legislative language will be available at the meeting. For your information only Bond measures — Following the goal -setting session in October, 2006 staff was directed to seek funds in Propositions 1 E and 84 for key legislative priorities. When the bonds are implemented by the legislature later this year, OCSD will have the opportunity to help further craft the measures to be eligible to apply for funds. The legislation implementing the bonds will most likely be part of the budget package. A representative from Townsend Public Affairs will provide a brief overview and strategy to maximize OCSD's opportunities for bond funding. There is a handout attached to this report regarding the presentation. Monthly updates — The Report from Washington, D.0 Next month CASA will hold its annual Washington, D.C. conference to discuss Federal issues and lobby Congress on important California matters. OCSD will be sending staff and members of the Steering Committee to attend the conference and lobby for our interests. Congress will pass a continuing resolution for Fiscal Year 2007 to ensure money is available to keep government functioning. As has been reported before, no earmarks will occur in 2007 so all eyes are on 2008 for possible appropriations. Two weeks ago, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure gave final approval to three water quality related pieces of legislation. The legislation will now proceed to the House floor for floor debate and a vote. House debate and a vote could occur before February 22. Form No. DW-102-1 Agenda Report— SC Revised: 01 /08/07 Page 2 H.R. 569, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2007, would provide $1.8 billion per year over five years to remedy Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) and Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) needs. Funding would be allocated to the states based on the demonstrated CSO/SSO needs. Funding would only be provided if the State Revolving (Loan) Fund (SRF) is supported at $1 billion in a fiscal year. H.R. 700, the Healthy Communities Water Supply Act of 2007, was approved by the committee. If enacted, it would provide $125 million in 50% cost shared grants assistance to develop alternative water supply projects. H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 renews the SRF program at $20 billion over five years. The committee approved the bill by a vote of 55 to 13. Opposition centered on the application of Davis -Bacon prevailing wage mandates. House passage is highly likely. Prospects in the Senate are considered good for the legislation, but it is unclear how quickly the Senate will consider the legislation and whether the bills would be used to attach other mandates on the availability of the SRF program resources. Staff has been busy preparing 2008 Federal Appropriations Requests for all members of the Orange County Legislative Delegation and our U.S. Senators. This year, OCSD is requesting $6 million to assist with secondary treatment upgrades. The forms must be submitted in order to be considered for any funding. Monthly updates — The Stuff from Sacramento Over the past month, staff and the lobbying team have been meeting with Orange County's State Senators and Assembly Members and their staff in both Sacramento and locally to discuss priority issues, including design -build legislation, bond measure funding and biosolids. Recently, Assemblyman Chuck DeVore sent a letter to OCSD Board Members requesting support and input to AB 19 dealing with the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board. While the bill will probably take many forms as it makes its way through the Legislature, Mr. DeVore's staff has indicated that the intent is to reduce delays in permitting development and use more consistent scientific standards. Mr. DeVore believes that there should be more consistency between the various Regional Water Quality Control Boards in how they regulate public and private entities. Towards that end, as currently written, the bill envisions developers and others to pay a predetermined fee based on acreage and density that would mitigate the entire development. The fees collected would be used to promote urban runoff research. Mr. DeVore's staff has provided the attached handout with some general information about AB 19. The bill does not appear to directly impact the District and staff will continue to monitor and update the Board and Steering Committee. As a result of a meeting called by Assembly Members Duvall and Silva regarding the SARI Line Relocation, staff has been including information about the SARI and the need to relocate it the materials discussed with Orange County's State Delegation. Attachments: Townsend Public Affairs, Implementation of Bond Measures AB 19 Fact Sheet Form No. ow-102-1 Agenda Report — SC Revised: 01 /08/07 Page 3 Water Quality: Santa Ana Region AB 19 (Assemblyman Chuck DeVore) Summary AB 19 would create the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Improvement Project (SARWQIP). SARWQIP will be responsible for conducting research and making recommendation on mitigation measures for urban runoff. The concept of initiating SARWQIP would be to create a management system that would improve water quality for less time and money. Background The primary duty of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board is to protect the quality of the waters within the Region for all beneficial uses. This duty is implemented by formulating and adopting water quality control plans for all ground and surface water bodies in the region and by prescribing and enforcing requirements on waste discharges. Experience has shown that the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB) permitting process unintentionally adds significant time and cost uncertainty to housing and commercial development without necessarily using sound and consistent science and engineering to improve outcomes commensurate to the cost and delay. This Bill This bill would establish SARWQIP and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Improvement Board (SARWQIB), which would be comprised of specified members, for the purposes of carrying out the act. This bill would authorize a city or county to allow a discharger within its jurisdiction, upon the request of the discharger, to become subject to regulation by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Improvement Board in lieu of the regional board for purposes of the act. In accordance with the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Improvement Board Fund, developers of construction projects would agree to pay a fee to the appropriate city or county, based on acreage and density of the proposal for deposit in the fund. The fees collected will go to advance the state of research on urban runoff and to provide recommendations for the proper mitigation measures to be used for a particular development, or to be used for purposes of improving water quality. Support No formal support at this time. Opposition Environmental Protection Agency Association of California Water Agencies Contact Rob Flanigan, Legislative Director 916-319-2070 Michelle Carey, Legislative Aide 916-319-2070 Tonseod PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. MEMORANDUM To: Orange County Sanitation District, Steering Committee From: Christopher Townsend, President Sean Fitzgerald, Southern California Director Heather Dion, Senior Associate Date: February 28, 2007 Subject: Implementation of Bond Measures— Trailer/Budget Bills With the passage of the Infrastructure Bond package and Proposition 84 in November 2006, the Orange County Sanitation District will be seeking funding to help with the capital improvement plan to repair aging infrastructure, improve water quality that is discharged to the ocean, and access state subvention funds to relocate the SARI line. The overview below provides an outline on how the bonds will be implemented through the budget and subsequent trailer bills. This process has begun with the start of the 2007-08 legislative session, and while not all the infrastructure bond funding will be available this year, money will be appropriated pending this year's budget negotiations. The Governor's May Revise will be presented in mid -May and budget deliberations should conclude by early July. Overview Trailer bills provide a bridge between the language of the bond, its intent, and the implementation of programs to distribute funding. These bills provide specific information, clarify vague bond language with specific criteria, and tie the funds and programmatic information to a State agency. Because not all bonds are alike, bond language may cite any or all of the following: • Responsible Agency (i.e. State Resources Control Board) • An existing funding program • Categorical splits • Criteria (either new or modified) The more specific the bond language, the less there is a need for trailer bill language. While many bonds passed in recent years vary significantly, there are some general characteristics that apply to the bonds passed in November: • "Clean" (except Proposition 84) • Many existing programs re -funded • Several funding sources vaguely worded Trailer Bill Process: Trailer bills maybe authored by specific members as single pieces of legislation, but are most often part of the overall budget implementation because of the fiscal nature, thus requiring a two-thirds vote. All bond funds must be appropriated by the Legislature, so language of this type fits naturally in the budget process. Generally the legislation that passes through one or both houses starts as a spot bill (general bill intent without specific language). This process leaves the significant amendments of funding programs, criteria or other aspects largely to leadership (part leaders in both houses and the Governor). This year, the process is likely to part of the politics of the budget negotiations. As in past years, there will be a rush to complete work in late June (as the budget is finalized) and may also be accomplished, in large part, behind the scenes with formal votes happening in the waning hours of the session. The likely timeline is as follows: • Governor's budget — released January 10tn • Bill submissions from Members through February 23ra • Governor's May Revise will be released in early to mid -May. • Constitutional Budget Deadline is June 30t" There are, however, potential factors that can influence the process and timeline. For example, when the Governor releases his May Revise, we will have a better indication of the amount of revenues available. Further influencing this process are the ongoing negotiations on other major legislative initiatives, such as a 2008 water bond. STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To Bd. of Dir. 2/28/07 AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number 9(a) Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager Originator: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary SUBJECT: March Agenda Items for Consideration by Working Committees GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Review with staff the agenda items tentatively scheduled for review by the Working Committees in March. SUMMARY Staff routinely prepares for the Steering Committee a list of items scheduled for presentation to the Working Committees and the Board at their next monthly meetings. This allows the Steering Committee the opportunity to review these items early enough to make reassignments in the review or approval process. The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Committees in March: OPERATIONS COMMITTEE a. Ratify Change Order No. 3 re Contract Nos. 5-51 and 5-52, A Street and 14`h Street Pump Stations b. Ratify Change Order No. 2 re Job No. P1-82, Activated Sludge Plant Rehabilitation c. Ratify Change Order No. 4 re Job No. 1-24A, Ellis and Bushard Intersection d. Ratify Change Order No. 23 re Job No. 1-2-4, Bushard Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation e. Ratify Change Order No. 8 re Job No. P1-76, Trickling Filter Rehabilitation and New Clarifiers f. Ratify Change Order No. 4 re Job No. P2-66, Headworks Improvements at Plant No. 2 g. Approve Amendment No. 7 to PSA re Contract No. 5-49, Bitter Point Pump Station Replacement h. Approve PSA Amendment No. 5 re Contract No. 2-24-1, Carbon Canyon Sewer and Pump Station Abandonment i. Authorization to Negotiate with Spec Services for Support Services re Contract No. 7-32-1, Gisler-Redhill Trunk Sewer Relocation, Phase 1 j. Authorization to Negotiate with Malcolm Pirnie for Support Services re Job No. P2-80, Primary Treatment Rehabilitation/ Refurbishment k. Authorization to Negotiate with Brown & Caldwell for Support Services re Job No. P2-91, Plant No. 2 Primary Sludge Feed System I. Authorization to Negotiate with Earth Tech for Support Services re Job No. P1- 106, Truck Wash and Dewatering Beds at Plant No. 2 m. Authorization to Negotiate with RBF for Support Services re Contract No. 7-47, College Avenue Pump Station Rehabilitation n. Authorization to Negotiate with PBS&J for Support Services re Contract No. 3-52, Westside Pump Station Rehabilitation o. Authorization to Negotiate with Dudek & Associates for Support Services re Contract No. 2-68, Rehabilitation of District Siphons 2. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE a. Report on Employee Benefits Renewals b. Report on Budget Development c. Report on Sewer Service Rates PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A ATTACHMENTS N/A JDR:gg C:\Documents and Settings\garcia\My Documents\POSTING FOLDER\022807 9(a) List of ARs for March-ar.doc Revised: 1/1/07 Page 2 STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date To Bd. of Dir. 2/28/07 AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number 9(b ) Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager Originator: Gail Garrett, Committee Secretary SUBJECT: Agenda Items for Consideration by the Board GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Review with staff the agenda items tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Board at its February 28, 2007 meeting. 6411IT, IJi /_1 Zvi Staff routinely prepares for the Steering Committee lists of items scheduled for presentation to the Working Committees and the Board at their monthly meetings. This allows the Steering Committee the opportunity to review these items and make reassignments in the review or approval process. The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Board at the February 28, 2007 meeting: CONSENT CALENDAR 8. Consideration of motion to approve all agenda items appearing on the Consent Calendar not specifically removed from same, as follows: a. Order the minutes for the regular meeting held on January 24, 2007, to be filed and deemed approved, as mailed. b. (1) Authorize staff to annex 152.30 acres to Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) in the vicinity of Newport Boulevard, Rangeview Drive and Cowan Heights Drive, in an unincorporated area of Orange County; (2) Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 07-02, authorizing initiation of proceedings to annex said territory to OCSD (Proposed Annexation No. OCSD-61 — Cowan Heights Annexation); and, (3) Defer collection of associated fees for proposed Annexation No. OCSD-61 — Cowan Heights Annexation until a sewer connection is permitted. C. (1) Consider and Approve an Addendum to the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the 1999 Strategic Plan to comply with the Court of Appeal's holding in County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County v. County of Kern (2005); (2) Consider and Approve an Addendum to the 1999 Strategic Plan PEIR in conjunction with the Board's consideration and final approval of an "Agreement for the Management of Biosolids" with EnerTech Environmental California, LLC to manage biosolids at their facility in Rialto, California and an "Amendment No. 8 to an Agreement" with Synagro to manage biosolids at their facility at the South Kern County Industrial Center ("SKIC"); and, (3) Final Approval of the EnerTech Contract and Synagro Contract, the CEQA contingencies having been satisfied. d. Adopt the following resolutions to change the name of the Engineering & Operations Committee to Operations Committee, and Finance & Administration Committee to Administration Committee: (1) Adopt Resolution No. OCSD07-03, Establishing Rules of Procedure for the Conduct of Business of the District, and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 06-25; and, (2) Adopt Resolution No. OCSD07-04, Establishing Policies and Procedures for the Award of Purchase Orders and Contracts; Public Works Project Contracts; Professional Services Contracts; and Delegation of Authority to Implement Said Policies and Procedures; and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 06-28. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR e. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 9. STEERING COMMITTEE Consent Calendar a. Order draft Steering Committee Minutes for the meeting held on January 24, 2007, to be filed. Non -Consent Calendar b. Consideration of items deleted from Consent Calendar, if any. 10. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Enaineerina. Operations & Maintenance. and Technical Services Consent Calendar a. Order draft Operations Committee Minutes for the regular meeting held on February 7, 2007, to be filed. C:\Documents and Settings\garcia\My Documents\POSTING FOLDER\022807 9(b) List of ARs for February Board-ar.doc Revised: 8/20/98 Page 2 b. Ratify Change Order No. 31 to Primary Clarifiers Nos. 16-31 and Related Facilities, Job No. P1-37, with Margate Construction, authorizing an addition of $16,964, increasing the total contract amount to $72,897,044. C. Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with MDS Consulting to provide for additional services for Surveying Services, Specification No. PSA-2003-176, for an additional amount of $50,000, increasing the total contract amount not to exceed $550,000. d. Approve a budget increase of $440,000 to the budget for Rehabilitation of Westside Pump Station, Contract No. 3-52, for a total budget amount of $8,731,000. e. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Projects Program Contract No. 0130 with the City of Orange providing for a time extension with no additional funding. Ratify Change Order No. 22 to Bushard Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Job No. 1-2-4, with Steve P. Rados, Inc., authorizing an addition of $251,350, increasing the total contract amount to $31,116,026. g. (1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Black and Veatch for engineering services for Power Monitoring and Control at Plants No. 1 and No. 2, Job No. J-33-3, for an amount not to exceed $1,184,736; and, (2) Approve a 20% contingency ($236,947). h. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek & Associates, Inc., providing for additional engineering services for Rehabilitation of District Siphons, Contract No. 2-68, for an additional amount of $164,000, increasing the total contract amount not to exceed $1,151,156. (1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell to provide construction support services for Trickling Filters at Plant No. 2, Job No. P2-90, for an additional amount of $7,480,600, increasing the total contract amount not to exceed $17,563,820; and, (2) Approve a 2.5% contingency ($440,000). Approve a budget increase of $2,844,000 to the budget for Rehabilitation of College Avenue Pump Station, Contract No. 7-47, for a total budget amount of $10,820,000. C:\Documents and Settings\garcia\My Documents\POSTING FOLDER\022807 9(b) List of ARs for February Board-ar.doc Revised: 8/20/98 Page 3 Non -Consent Calendar k. Consideration of items deleted from Operations Committee Consent Calendar, if any. 11. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology) Consent Calendar a. Order draft Administration Committee Minutes for the regular meeting held on February 14, 2007, to be filed. b. (1) Direct staff to issue new fixed rate Certificates of Participation (COP) debt sufficient to refund up to $280 million of COP Series 2003; and, (2) Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and enter into a sole source Consultant Services Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe to provide bond counsel and disclosure counsel services in an amount not to exceed $125,000. C. Approve the selection of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., to serve as Property, Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance Broker of Record for a one-year period commencing on March 1, 2007, with the option to renew for an additional four one-year periods at an average commission rate per line of insurance of eight (8) percent. d. Approve the FY 2007-08 budget assumptions and direct staff to incorporate these parameters in preparing the FY 2007-08 budget update. Non -Consent Calendar e. Consideration of items deleted from Administration Committee Consent Calendar, if any. 12. GWR SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE (GWRSSC) GWRSSC Consent Calendar a. Verbal update re Joint Groundwater Replenishment System Steering Committee meeting held on February 26, 2007. GWRSSC Non -Consent Calendar b. Consideration of items deleted from GWRSSC Consent Calendar, if any. C:\Documents and Settings\garcia\My Documents\POSTING FOLDER\022807 9(b) List of ARs for February Board-ar.doc Revised: 8/20/98 Page 4 NON -CONSENT CALENDAR 14. Closed Session PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION JDR:gg C:\Documents and Settings\garcia\My Documents\POSTING FOLDER\022807 9(b) List of ARs for February Board-ar.doc Revised: 8/20/98 Page 5