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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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