HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-2024 Board of Directors MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 22, 2024
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes May 22, 2024
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, May 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Robbie Pitts
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:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; Mike 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;
Jennifer Cabral; Cheri Calisang; Mortimer Caparas; Jackie Castro; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix;
Rob Michaels; Perla Rodriguez; Vianey Sorto-Gaona; Don Stokes; Thomas Vu; and Ruth
Zintzun were present in the Board Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Lindsay Caro, Associate Counsel; and
Gary Weisberg, Associate Counsel were present in the Board Room. Laura Drottz Kalty,
Special Counsel, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore was present telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore stated that at the request of staff Item No. 1 had been pulled
from consideration.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.RECOGNITION OF THE VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS 2024-3462
Originator: Kelly Lore
The Item was withdrawn from consideration.
Recognize the winners of the 2024 OC San Video Contest.
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2.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2024-3597
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Wanke introduced General Manager Rob Thompson who presented a 20-year
service award to Director of Human Resources Laura Maravilla. Chair Wanke also
recognized Senior Plant Operator Matt Adams and Associate Engineer Yvonne Dake
for their 20-years of service.
20-year Service Awards
Matt Adams, Senior Plant Operator - Division 840
Yvonne Dake, Associate Engineer - Division 750
Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources - Division 160
REPORTS:
Chair Wanke thanked those who attended the Headquarters Ribbon Cutting ceremony and
stated that it was great to have so many in attendance to celebrate OC San’s significant
milestone. He reported that Staff will move in on Tuesday, June 4 and that the first
Committee and Board meetings are anticipated to take place at the Headquarters Building in
July or August, dependent on AV equipment and staff training.
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 stated that OC San was featured in an annual supplemental insert of the
Orange County Register focused on water. The insert highlighted OC San's 70-year history,
efforts with SCWO, the VPP certification, and offered an invitation to the upcoming Open
House.
Chair Wanke also announced that OC San’s Open House would take place on Saturday,
June 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and invited everyone to attend. He stated that there
were over 500 tour registrants and nine member agencies who would be participating, with an
anticipated one thousand guests.
PUBLIC HEARING:
3.PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. OC SAN-59A AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. OC SAN-59 TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN TABLE D
2024-3595
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Chair Wanke opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. Director of Finance Wally Ritchie
provided a brief staff report; Ms. Lore stated there were no comments or objections.
Chair Wanke closed the public hearing at 6:13 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-59A by title only and waive reading of
said entire Ordinance;
C. Adopt Ordinance No. OC SAN-59A entitled, “An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, Amending Ordinance No. OC
SAN-59 to correct an error in Table D”; and
D. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish summaries of the Ordinance as required
by law.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. OC SAN-60A AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. OC SAN-60 TO CORRECT ERRORS IN TABLE F AND TABLE G
2024-3596
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Chair Wanke opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. Mr. Ritchie provided a brief staff
report; Ms. Lore stated there were no comments or objection. Chair Wanke closed the
public hearing at 6:14 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-60A by title only and waive reading of
said entire Ordinance;
C. Adopt Ordinance No. OC SAN-60A entitled, “An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, Amending Ordinance No. OC
SAN-60 to correct errors in Table F and Table G”; and
D. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish summaries of the Ordinance as required
by law.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
ELECTIONS:
5.NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON OF
THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
2023-3031
Originator: Kelly Lore
General Counsel Brad Hogin provided instructions and facilitated the nomination and
election process.
Mr. Hogin opened nominations for Chairperson of the Board of Directors. One
nomination was received for the office of Chairperson (Ryan Gallagher). A motion,
second, and unanimous approval to close nominations was received.
With no further nominations, Ryan Gallagher was deemed elected as Chairman of the
Board of Directors for the 2025/26 term.
Mr. Hogin opened nominations for Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors. One
nomination was received for the office of Vice-Chairperson (Jon Dumitru). A motion,
second, and unanimous approval to close nominations was received.
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With no further nominations, Jon Dumitru was deemed elected as Vice-Chairman of
the Board of Directors for the 2025/26 term.
A. Open nominations for Chairperson of the Board of Directors. (Election to be
held at the regular June Board of Directors meeting unless only one candidate is
nominated.)
B. Open nominations for Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors. (Election to
be held at the regular June Board of Directors meeting unless only one
candidate is nominated.)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024-3598
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held April 24, 2024.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
RECEIVE AND FILE:
7.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF APRIL 2024
2024-3427
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of April 2024.
8.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2024-3477
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
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A.Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held March 27, 2024
B.Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held April 3, 2024
C.Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held April 10, 2024
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
9.COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT WITH W.W. GRAINGER, INC.2024-3607
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve a Blanket Purchase Order with W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger, Inc.) for the
purchase of maintenance tools and supplies, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative
Agreement No. 091422-WWG in accordance with Ordinance No. OC SAN-61, Section
2.03(B), for the period beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with three
one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $375,000 annually.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENTS,
CONTRACT NO. FE24-00-XX
2024-3608
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve Annual Professional Design Services Agreements (PDSA) with the
following firms to provide professional engineering design and construction
support services for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2024 and
expiring June 30, 2027, with a maximum annual fiscal year contract limitation
not to exceed $1,000,000 for each PDSA, and
FIRM CONTRACT NO.
1. AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc. FE24-00-01
2. Black and Veatch Corporation FE24-00-02
3. Brown and Caldwell FE24-00-03
4. Civiltec Engineering, Inc. FE24-00-04
5. Dudek FE24-00-05
6. GHD Inc. FE24-00-06
7. Hazen and Sawyer FE24-00-07
8. HDR Engineering, Inc. FE24-00-08
9. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. FE24-00-09
10. Kleinfelder, Inc. FE24-00-10
11. Lee & Ro, Inc. FE24-00-11
12. Michael Baker International, Inc. FE24-00-12
13. ProjectLine Technical Services, Inc. FE24-00-13
14. SPEC Services, Inc. FE24-00-14
15. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. FE24-00-15
B. Approve two additional one-year optional extensions for each PDSA.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.TAFT BRANCH IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2-49 2024-3609
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-04 entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District adopting the mitigated
negative declaration for the Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project, Project
No. 2-49; adopting a mitigation monitoring and reporting program; and approving
the Taft Branch Improvements, Project No. 2-49” which (1) adopts the Initial
Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Taft Avenue Sewer Improvement Project, Project No. 2-49,
prepared by Woodard & Curran Inc.; (2) approves the project; and (3) directs
staff to file a Notice of Determination pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act;
B. Approve a project budget increase of $3,900,000 for Taft Branch Improvements,
Project No. 2-49, for a new total project budget of $31,200,000;
C. Receive and file the Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Taft Branch
Improvements, Project No. 2-49;
D. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to Big Ben Inc. for Taft Branch
Improvements, Project No. 2-49, for a total amount not to exceed $20,458,250;
E. Approve a contingency of $2,045,825 (10%);
F. Approve the Sewer Transfer Agreement between Orange County Sanitation
District and the City of Orange, in a form approved by General Counsel; and
direct the Clerk of the Board to record the document with the Orange County
Clerk-Recorder’s office; and
G. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Orange County Sanitation
District and the City of Orange for the Construction and Transfer of Sewer
Facilities in Conjunction with Project No. 2-49.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
12.TAFT BRANCH IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2-49 2024-3610
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Woodard &
Curran Inc. to provide construction support services for Taft Branch
Improvements, Project No. 2-49, for a total amount not to exceed $1,108,033;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $110,803 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
13.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER
ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
2024-3615
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Third Quarter Financial Report
for the period ended March 31, 2024.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2024-3616
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the
General Manager’s authority for the period of January 1, 2024 to March 31,
2024; and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM) Sole Source List:
·NORIA - Lube Awareness Training
·SULZER - Pumps and Parts
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
15.IBM TIVOLI MAXIMO ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND SUPPORT,
SPECIFICATION NO. S-2024-1448BD
2024-3617
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to ZProCis Solutions Inc. to provide the conversion of
IBM Tivoli Maximo from perpetual licenses to application point licenses,
Specification No. S-2024-1448BD, for a total amount not to exceed $276,498;
and
B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $41,475 (15%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.BUILD AMERICA BONDS PREPAYMENT 2024-3619
Originator: Wally Ritchie
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-03 entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing prepayment of Orange County
Sanitation District Wastewater Revenue Obligations, Series 2010A (Federally Taxable
Build America Bonds) and Orange County Sanitation District Wastewater Revenue
Obligations, Series 2010C (Taxable Build America Bonds) and authorizing the
execution of necessary documents and related actions”, in a not to exceed amount of
$225,000,000.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
STEERING COMMITTEE:
17.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2024 2024-3629
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of April 2024.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2024 2024-3630
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of April 2024.
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
19.EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR PLANT NO. 1 HEADWORKS PIPE
REPAIR
2024-3612
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
Director of Operations and Maintenance Riaz Moinuddin provided a verbal report of the
item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Ratify approval of an Emergency Repair Sole Source Purchase Order to Jamison
Engineering, Inc. for Sunflower Trunkline Pipe Emergency Repair, for an amount not to
exceed $250,000.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2024-3627
Originator: Mike Dorman
Director of Engineering Mike Dorman provided a verbal report of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Authorize the Orange County Sanitation District to grant an easement to Southern
California Edison (Document ID. TD2201416) for purposes of installation and
maintenance of underground electrical lines at the Headquarters Complex at 18480
Bandilier Circle in the City of Fountain Valley, APN No. 156-163-18, in a form approved
by General Counsel.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Stephen Faessel, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil
Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein,
Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Rose Espinoza, Farrah Khan and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Director Stephen Faessel stated there was no reportable action at the May 14, 2024 ISDOC
Committee meeting. Director Jon Dumitru stated there was a lack of quorum at the May 8,
2024 NWRI Meeting. Director David Shawver provided a report on the recent OCCOG
Committee meeting. Director Pat Burns stated that he would be attending the SARFPA
Committee meeting on May 23, 2024.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54957(b)(1), 54957.6, & 54956.9(d)(1).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:25 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 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT 54957(b)(1)2024-3631
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Public Employee Appointment
Number of Employees: 1
·General Counsel
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CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
2024-3632
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Designated Representatives: General Manager Robert Thompson, Assistant General
Manager Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Human Resources Laura Maravilla, and Chief
Negotiator Laura Kalty.
Employee Organizations: (3)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Orange County Employees
Association; and the Supervisory and Professional Management Group.
CS-3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2024-3633
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Orange County Sanitation District v. Robert M. Jackson, et al., Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2024-01379706-CU-OR-CJC.
CS-4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2024-3634
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Orange County Sanitation District, a public entity v. Bayside Village Marina, LLC, a
limited liability company; Laguna Beach County Water District, a public entity; and
Does 1-100, inclusive; and all Persons Unknown Claiming an Interest in the Property,
Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2022-01251890.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 7:01 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Brad Hogin stated that the Board voted unanimously in closed session to
accept an agreement with the three unions proposal to keep the comparator agencies for the
compensation and classification studies the same as the prior negotiations.
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OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
Director Shawver complimented Chair Wanke on his two years as Chairman and thanked him
for his service.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:05 p.m., Chair Wanke adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the Board
of Directors to be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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