HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2024 Board of Directors MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Board Room
Headquarters Building
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes September 25, 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 Ryan Gallagher on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at
6:03 p.m. in the Headquarters Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Alternate
Director Tom Lindsey 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, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; Jennifer Cabral, Director of Communications; Mike Dorman, Director of
Engineering; Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources; Wally Ritchie, Director of
Finance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board;
James Cabral; Jordan Cabral; Mortimer Caparas; Shawn Carman; Belen Carrillo; Isai Carrillo;
Jackie Castro; Sam Choi; Raul Cuellar; Don Cutler; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix; Justin Fenton;
Al Garcia; David Haug; Marianne Kleine; Joe Manzella; Tom Meregillano; Rob Michaels; Hye
Oh; Aldwin Ramirez; Valerie Ratto; Vianey Sorto-Gaona; Thomas Vu; Kevin Work; and Ruth
Zintzun were present in the Board Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel; Ryan Baron, Associate Counsel; Shawn
Cobb, Special Counsel, Allen Matkins; Gary Weisberg and Lindsay Caro, Special Counsel,
Woodruff & Smart; Alex King and Andres Lopez, EIDIM; and Julia Cabral, were present in the
Board Room. Art Perry, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, and Corie Lahr, Mark Thomas, were
present telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Clerk of the Board Kelly Lore stated that after the publication of the agenda, Late
Communication had been received regarding Item Nos. 15 & 16. She also requested that
Item No. 18 be heard after Closed Session.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2024-3839
Originator: Kelly Lore
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Chair Gallagher called upon General Manager Rob Thompson who presented a
20-year service award to Maintenance Supervisor James Cabral. Chair Gallagher
recognized Sergio Chairez and Janine Aguilar for their years of service.
30-year Service Award
Sergio Chairez, Power Plant Operator II - Division 870
20-year Service Awards
Janine Aguilar, Human Resources Supervisor - Division 520
James Cabral, Maintenance Supervisor - Division 820
REPORTS:
Chair Gallagher reminded the Directors to turn on their microphones when speaking to ensure
proper audio capture for the live stream and recording. He also stated that a Special meeting
of the Board of Directors will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. for the State
of OC San.
Chair Gallager stated that he and the Vice-Chair recently received an informative tour from
the General Manager of the various pump stations to see firsthand the elaborate processes
they perform.
Chair Gallagher reported that he and the Vice-Chair were honored to attend OC San ’s
Volunteer Incentive Program luncheon, where they recognized and celebrated over 100
employees who have volunteered their time to enhance the community’s understanding of OC
San and the important work done through tours, community events, speaking engagements,
and the recent Open House.
Chair Gallagher reported that he, the Vice-Chair, and the General Manager traveled to
Orlando, Florida, to view the Supercritical Water Oxidation and observe the agreed- upon
initial deployment of AirSCWO technology. He stated that the anticipated delivery of the unit
is in the spring of 2025. Updates on the demonstration will be provided to the Operations and
Administration Committees next month.
Chair Gallagher stated that the Directors and Alternate Directors would receive talking points
regarding OC San activities for use while reporting out to their councils, boards, and
community groups.
General Manager Thompson stated that the CIP Annual Report, which summarizes and
highlights achievements of active CIP projects, financial data, and contract activities for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024, was included in the agenda packet for this evening.
Mr. Thompson reported that he recently presented at the City of Newport Beach Chamber ’s
monthly event, “Wake Up Newport.” He also attended the Southern California Coastal Water
Research Project Commission meeting and re-recorded an Executive Exchange Podcast
discussing current efforts with SCWO and deep well injection, where he emphasized the need
to explore alternative options rather than just fixes for regulatory issues. He mentioned that he
continues to meet with City Managers and General Managers of OC San member agencies,
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meeting with Fullerton, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Tustin, and Costa Mesa
Sanitary District this month.
Mr. Thompson reported that he would be attending the OC Water Summit on September 29,
along with several members of the Steering Committee at OC San’s table.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024-3824
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held August 28,
2024.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Christine
Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts,
David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce Whitaker, John Withers and
Tom Lindsey (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:Rose Espinoza and Erik Weigand (Alternate)
RECEIVE AND FILE:
3.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2024-3481
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A.Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held July 10, 2024
B.Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held July 17, 2024
C.Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held July 24, 2024
4.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF AUGUST 2024
2024-3722
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of August 2024.
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5.CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT 2024-3862
Originator: Mike Dorman
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2023-2024.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
6.PLANT WATER PIPING REPLACEMENT AT SECONDARY
CLARIFIERS 1-26 AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FE20-05
2024-3809
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Plant Water Piping
Replacement at Secondary Clarifiers 1-26 at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE20-05;
B. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to T.E. Roberts, Inc. for Plant Water
Piping Replacement at Secondary Clarifiers 1-26 at Plant No. 1, Project No.
FE20-05, for a total amount not to exceed $1,375,313; and
C. Approve a contingency of $137,531 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
7.ENGINEERING PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT 2024-3810
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Engineering Program Contract Performance Report for the period
ending June 30, 2024.
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.CONTROL ROOM RECONFIGURATION AT PLANT NO. 1,
CONTRACT NO. J-120A.1
2024-3811
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve Task Order No. 2 under the Master Services Agreement with ABB, Inc.
to provide services and furnish Operator Workstations for Control Room
Reconfiguration at Plant No. 1, Contract No. J-120A.1, as part of Process
Control Systems Upgrades, Project No. J-120, for a total amount not to exceed
$356,623; and
B. Approve a contingency of $35,662 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIQUID CATIONIC
POLYMER, SPECIFICATION NO. SSJ#2808
2024-3812
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a Chemical Supplier Agreement for the Purchase of Liquid Cationic
Polymer, Specification No. SSJ#2808 with Polydyne, Inc. for a period of one (1)
year beginning February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026; with up to four (4)
one-year optional renewal periods; for a total unit price of $3.873 per active
pound delivered plus applicable sales tax; and
B. Approve an annual unit price contingency increase of 3%.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.MOBILE TELESCOPIC BOOM CRANE 2024-3813
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a purchase order to Nixon-Egli Equipment Company for the purchase of
one Mobile Telescopic Boom Crane using the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract
No. 020923-TER for an amount not to exceed $946,576; and
B. Approve a contingency of $47,329 (5%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.FLEET VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PURCHASES 2024-3814
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve the purchase of new and replacement vehicles for Orange County
Sanitation District’s fleet as initially approved in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25
Budget in the amount of $859,827; and
B. Delegate to the General Manager and Purchasing Manager the authority to
purchase new and replacement vehicles through cooperative contracts during
the fiscal year in the not to exceed amount listed above, during the fiscal year.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
12.THICKENING AND DEWATERING CENTRIFUGE GEAR UNIT
REPLACEMENTS AND SERVICE
2024-3816
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. for
the thickening and dewatering centrifuge gear unit replacements and service, for
a total amount not to exceed $2,912,178 including freight and taxes; and
B. Approve a contingency of $582,436 (20%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
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13.PRIMARY CLARIFIERS F AND G ROTATING MECHANISM
REHABILITATION AT PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. FE23-09,
SPECIFICATION NO. S-2024-612BD
2024-3818
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Services Contract to Vicon Enterprise, Inc. for Primary Clarifiers F
and G Rotating Mechanism Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2, Project No. FE23-09,
Specification No. S-2024-612BD, for a total amount not to exceed $3,150,000;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $472,500 (15%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
14.UPGRADE AND MIGRATION OF TIMECARD SOFTWARE
(WORKFORCE)
2024-3850
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Workforce Software SaaS and Professional Services Agreement to
WorkForce Software, LLC for the Migration and Upgrade of the WorkForce
software, for a five year term commencing October 1, 2024 and ending
September 30, 2029, for a total amount not to exceed $628,015; and
B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $62,802 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
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NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
15.REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF 2024-3851
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file report of reimbursements to Board Members and Staff per
Government Code Section 53065.5 for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT
FUND
2024-3852
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-13 entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District Authorizing Investment of Monies in the State
of California’s Treasurer’s Office Local Agency Investment Fund; and Repealing
Resolution No. 95-15”.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
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STEERING COMMITTEE:
17.LABOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS - CHIEF NEGOTIATOR 2024-3870
Originator: Laura Maravilla
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Authorize the Board Chairman to execute an agreement for special services with
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and approve Laura Drottz Kalty to serve as Chief Negotiator
for labor contract negotiations for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, John Withers, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand
(Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda and Schelly Sustarsic
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Directors Pat Burns, Bob Ooten, and Dave Shawver provided reports on their recent
attendance at various Regional Board Meetings.
Director John Withers left the meeting prior to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54956.9(d)(1) & 54956.9(d)(4).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:20 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)
2024-3864
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CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
BKK Working Group, et al. v. Albertsons Companies, Inc., et al., United States District
Court Central District of California, Court Case No. 2:18-CV-05836-MWF(PLAx).
CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2024-3865
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-3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2024-3866
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of 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 ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
2024-3867
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Potential initiation of litigation.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 6:46 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Scott Smith stated there was no reportable action. Mr. Smith noted that
Alternate Director Erik Weigand recused himself from the discussion and consideration of
Closed Session Item No. 1 due to an indirect financial interest.
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NON-CONSENT:
Board Chair Gallagher stated that Item No. 18 would be heard after Closed Session.
18. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON - REPLACEMENT OF THE
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT AT PLANT NO. 2
2024-3860
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
Mr. Thompson provided a verbal report of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve the Net Energy Metering Interconnection Agreement (NST-497000) and
Affidavit with Southern California Edison (SCE) Company and Orange County
Sanitation District (OC San) to allow service under the Net Energy Metering (NEM-ST)
tariff.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Rose Espinoza, Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Christine Marick, Scott Minikus, Andrew Nguyen,
Robert Ooten, Robbie Pitts, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Bruce
Whitaker, Tom Lindsey (Alternate) and Erik Weigand (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Stephen Faessel, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Farrah Khan, Jordan
Nefulda, Schelly Sustarsic and John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:48 p.m., Chair Gallagher adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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