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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2024 Board of Directors MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS JUNE 26, 2024 Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 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, June 26, 2024 at 6:06 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Bob Ooten 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, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) ABSENT:John Withers 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; Mo Abiodun; Jon Bradley; Jennifer Cabral; Belen Carillo; Jackie Castro; Sam Choi; Raul Cuellar; Don Cutler; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix; Brian Engeln; Justin Fenton; Al Garcia; Mark Kawamoto; Tom Merigellano; Rob Michaels; Kelly Newell; Valerie Ratto; and Ruth Zintzun were present in the Board Room. OTHERS PRESENT: Omar Sandoval, General Counsel; Mike D’Angelo, Associate Counsel; Gary Weisberg, Associate Counsel; Scott Smith, Best Best & Krieger; Golden Can; Sophia Le-Tran; Alan Mai; Jenny Nguyen; Elise Wanke; Evangeline Wanke; Finn Wanke; Leonie Wanke; and Morganne Wanke were present in the Board Room. Alex Akerman and Matt Wickersham, Alston & Bird; Art Perry, Costa Mesa Sanitary District; Anni Larkins; and Joanne Lee were present telephonically. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Scott Smith, Best Best & Krieger spoke in approval of Item No. 24. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 1.RECOGNITION OF THE VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS 2024-3666 Originator: Kelly Lore Chair Wanke recognized the following video contest winners present at the meeting: 1st Place: Alan Mai from the City of Orange Page 1 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 Social Media Winner: Jenny Nguyen and Sophia Le-Tran from Midway City Social Media Winner: Golden Can from the City of Garden Grove 2. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2024-3653 Originator: Kelly Lore Chair Wanke recognized the following: 35-year Service Awards Robert Livingston, Program Assistant - Division 830 3. RECOGNITION OF BOARD CHAIRMAN CHAD P. WANKE 2024-3623 Originator: Kelly Lore Vice-Chair Ryan Gallagher and General Manager Rob Thompson recognized and presented Chair Wanke with various certificates of commendation received from Orange County Board of Supervisor Don Wagner, Assembly Member Phillip Chen, Congresswoman Michelle Steel, and the Orange County Water District. They also presented OC San's recognition of Chair Wanke's service as Board Chairman and Board Vice-Chairman. Chair Wanke thanked the Directors and staff for their assistance and noted various accomplishments during his leadership. REPORTS: Chair Wanke reported on the successful 70th Anniversary Open House which took place on June 8. He stated that the event welcomed approximately 1,300 people and provided plant tours to almost 700 guests, rebuild shop tours to 150 guests, and hosted 11 external agencies. He thanked the cities of Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and Placentia, as well as Midway City Sanitary District, Orange County Water District, Municipal Water District of Orange County, Inside the Outdoors, OC Vector Control, OC Public Works, and OC Coastkeeper for participating in OC San’s Open House. Chair Wanke stated that OC San’s Administrative Offices would be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. He also stated that the Operations Committee meeting would take place on July 10 and that the Administration Committee meeting will take place on July 17. Mr. Thompson reported that June was a busy month for OC San, where 300 staff members were moved into the new Headquarters Building over the course of 3 days. He reported that the contractors and staff have been successfully working to finish the final changes during the month. Mr. Thompson stated that the hope is to move Board and Committee meetings into the Headquarters building very soon. Page 2 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 Mr. Thompson reported that OC San recently hosted the TAG Member Meet Up as part of the ACE24 Conference for the American Water Works Association and were presented with the Audacity Award. He stated he was also part of a panel discussion focused on Integrated Solutions and Strategies for Emerging Regulatory and Resilience Needs at this conference . Mr. Thompson also reported on his participation in the Singapore International Water Week which is a global platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions. He stated he presented on OC San’s innovative projects like Supercritical Water Oxidation, strategic planning efforts, and was also part of a panel. Mr. Thompson introduced Jon Bradley recently promoted from Plant No. 2 Chief Plant Operator to Operations Manager, now overseeing both plants. He also introduced Don Cutler who is a new Engineering Manager overseeing the Design Division. Mr. Thompson acknowledged Brad Hogin who had served as General Counsel for the last 17 years and the firm of Woodruff and Smart for an amazing 50+ years of service to OC San. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024-3660 Originator: Kelly Lore MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Approve minutes of the Special meeting of the Board of Directors held May 22, 2024; and B. Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held May 22, 2024. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None Page 3 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 5.RESOLUTION NO. OC SAN 24-05 COMMENDING BOARD CHAIRMAN CHAD P. WANKE 2024-3603 Originator: Kelly Lore MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-05, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District commending Chad P. Wanke for his outstanding contributions and dedication to public service as Chairman of the Orange County Sanitation District’s Board of Directors”. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None RECEIVE AND FILE: 6.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 2024-3428 Originator: Wally Ritchie WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING: Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of May 2024. 7.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2024-3478 Originator: Kelly Lore WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING: A.Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held April 24, 2024 B.Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held May 1, 2024 C.Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held May 8, 2024 Page 4 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: 8.ENGINEERING PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT 2024-3647 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the Engineering Program Contract Performance Report for the period ending March 31, 2024. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 9.TRICKLING FILTER C CENTER MAST ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AT PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. MP2-019 2024-3648 Originator: Riaz Moinuddin MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Approve a Sole Source General Services Contract to Jamison Engineering Contractors, Inc. for Trickling Filter C Center Mast Assembly Replacement at Plant No. 2, Project No. MP2-019, for a total amount not to exceed $274,800 and; B. Approve a contingency of $27,480 (10%). AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None Page 5 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 10.DIGESTER C, D, F, AND G MECHANICAL REHABILITATION AT PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. FE20-02 2024-3649 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Digester C, D, F, and G Mechanical Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE20-02; B. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. for Digester C, D, F, and G Mechanical Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE20-02, for a total amount not to exceed $3,694,000; and C. Approve a contingency of $369,400 (10%). AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 11.SUNFLOWER PUMP REPLACEMENT AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FE19-04 2024-3650 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve a contingency increase of $318,480 (15%) to the construction contract with GSE Construction Company Inc. for Sunflower Pump Replacement at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE19-04, for a total construction contingency of $530,800 (25%). AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None Page 6 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 12.OCEAN OUTFALL SYSTEM REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. J-117 2024-3651 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve a contingency increase of $727,933 (8.5%) to the Professional Construction Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Ocean Outfall System Rehabilitation, Project No. J-117, Outfall Low Flow Pump Station, Contract No. J-117B, for a new total contingency not to exceed $1,584,324 (18.5%). AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 13.HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-128 2024-3652 Originator: Mike Dorman MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: A. Approve a project budget increase of $1,500,000 for Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128 for a new total project budget of $171,000,000; and B. Approve a contingency increase of $1,538,175 (1.5%) to the existing Construction Contract No. P1-128A with Swinerton Builders for Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128, for a total contingency of $6,665,424 (6.5%). AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None Page 7 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 Chair Wanke announced that at the request of staff, Item No. 17 would be heard separately. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: 14.GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 2024-3662 Originator: Wally Ritchie MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-06, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Establishing the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Orange County Sanitation District in Accordance with the Provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code”. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 15.FY 2024-25 USE CHARGES FOR SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY 2024-3663 Originator: Wally Ritchie MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-07, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Establishing Use Charges for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Pursuant to the Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Agreement with the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (“SAWPA”)”. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None Page 8 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 16.FY 2024-25 PROPERTY - LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWALS 2024-3664 Originator: Wally Ritchie MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve the Orange County Sanitation District FY 2024-25 Property-Liability Insurance Renewals included in the FY 2024-25 Budget for the not-to-exceed amounts specified below: Property and Boiler & Machinery - Not to Exceed $2,906,254 Excess General Liability Insurance - Not to Exceed $1,704,203 Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 437,293 Earthquake Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 222,583 TOTAL $5,270,333 AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 17.PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET 2024-3665 Originator: Wally Ritchie MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Page 9 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 Approve the proposed Operating, Capital, Debt Service, and Self-Insurance Budgets for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 as follows: FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Net Operating $232,674,493 $239,114,716 Self-Insurance - Workers’ Comp. 1,124,029 1,182,835 Self-Insurance - Property & Gen. Liability 4,402,500 4,767,000 Net Capital Improvement Program 223,075,113 279,436,128 Debt/COP Service 61,027,421 60,431,104 Intra-District Joint Equity Purchase/Sale (1) 3,500,000 3,500,000 Total $525,803,556 $588,431,783 (1) Cash to/from Revenue Area 14 (RA14) in exchange for capital assets to/from Consolidated Revenue Area 15 (RA15) AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None STEERING COMMITTEE: 18.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 2024-3679 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of May 2024. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None Page 10 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 19.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 2024-3680 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of May 2024. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 20.PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024 SUMMARY 2024-3681 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the Proposed Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022- 2024 Summary. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 21.PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2026 2024-3682 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024- 2026. Page 11 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 22.GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2023-2024 WORK PLAN YEAR-END REPORT 2024-3683 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the General Manager’s FY 2023-2024 Work Plan Year-End Report. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 23.GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2024-2025 WORK PLAN 2024-3684 Originator: Rob Thompson MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Receive and file the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Work Plan. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None Page 12 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None NON-CONSENT: 24.PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES 2024-3686 Originator: Lorenzo Tyner Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner provided an overview of the item. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Authorize Board Chairman Chad P. Wanke, to enter into a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for General Legal Services, Specification No. CS-2024-1440BD; and appoint Scott Smith as Principal General Counsel; for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, with one (1) optional five-year renewal, in a form approved by Special Counsel. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 25.PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND AIR QUALITY 2024-3687 Originator: Lorenzo Tyner Mr. Tyner provided an overview of the item. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP for General Legal Services in the areas of Environmental Law and Air Quality, Specification No. CS-2024-1440BD, for the period beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 with one (1) optional five-year renewal. Page 13 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 26.SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH WOODRUFF & SMART 2024-3688 Originator: Lorenzo Tyner Mr. Tyner provided an overview of the item. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve a Sole Source Agreement for Legal Services with Woodruff & Smart, commencing on July 1, 2024, in a form approved by Special Counsel. AYES:Joyce Ahn, Brad Avery, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Phil Hawkins, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Schelly Sustarsic, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, Carlos Leon (Alternate) and Bonnie Peat (Alternate) NOES:None ABSENT:John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None INFORMATION ITEMS: None. AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS: Directors Jon Dumitru, Pat Burns, and Dave Shawver provided a report on their recent attendance at various Regional Board meetings. CLOSED SESSION: CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.9(d)(1) & 54957.6. Page 14 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 The Board convened in closed session at 6:45 p.m. Confidential minutes of the Closed Sessions have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code Sections and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Session meetings. CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1) 2024-3675 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. CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 2024-3676 CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION: Agency Designated Representative: General Manager Robert Thompson. Benefits for Unrepresented Executive Management Employees: Assistant General Manager, Director of Communications, Director of Engineering, Director of Environmental Services, Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Operations and Maintenance. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. The Board reconvened in regular session at 7:25 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION: General Counsel Omar Sandoval 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. Page 15 of 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 26, 2024 ADJOURNMENT: At 7:26 p.m., Chair Wanke adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Submitted by: __________________ Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board Page 16 of 16