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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes February 26, 2025
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, February 26, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters. Chair Gallagher 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,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
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; 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; Wendy Allison; Cheri
Calisang; Yiping Cao; Morty Caparas; Belen Carrillo; Jackie Castro; Tanya Chong; Daisy
Covarrubias; Raul Cuellar; Don Cutler; Thys DeVries; Al Garcia; David Haug; Mark
Kawamoto; Marianne Kleine; Rob Michaels; Tom Meregillano; Cindy Murra; Victoria Pilko;
Valerie Ratto; Thomas Vu; Kevin Work and Ruth Zintzun were present in the Board Room .
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel; and Danielle Dychter, Special Counsel,
Michael Sullivan & Associates were present in the Board Room.
1.APPOINTMENTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2025-4064
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Receive and file minute excerpts of member agencies relating to appointments to the
Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors:
Agency Director Alternate Director
City of Villa Park Jordan Wu Kelly McBride
Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers Dan Ferons
Board of Supervisors Doug Chaffee Janet Nguyen
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
2.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2025-4113
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Gallagher introduced Director of Engineering Mike Dorman who presented the
following:
20-year Service Award
Cindy Murra, Senior Engineer - Division 750
REPORTS:
Chair Gallagher announced that the Directors would receive talking points tomorrow regarding
OC San activities for use while reporting out to their councils, boards, and community groups.
Chair Gallagher reported that with Board Orientation concluded, facility tours would begin in
March with a tour of Plant No. 1 and in April with a tour of Plant No. 2 at the Operations and
Administration committees which will start early at 4:00 pm. He also stated that Special
Board Meetings for the Strategic Planning process would take place on March 19 and April
16.
Chair Gallagher reported on his recent speaking engagements. He stated he had the honor
of co-presenting with General Manager Thompson at the Orange County Water Authority
luncheon on OC San’s innovation and sustainability efforts; and he provided a presentation
about OC San and civil engineering to 75 preschoolers.
Chair Gallagher reported that Honor Wall nominations were due at the March 26 board
meeting. He explained that the Honor Wall, formerly known as Honor Walk, recognizes
former employees and board members who have made meaningful, lasting contributions to
OC San’s operations and leadership. A ceremony will be held prior to the Steering
Committee on June 25.
Chair Gallagher announced that he would be accepting Board member requests for
Committee and regional Board assignments and stated that information regarding availability
was provided to the Board members.
General Manager Rob Thompson reported that he recently attended the CASA Winter
Conference and then hosted CASA staff onsite. He also reported that he met with OCTA and
presented at the Coalition for Environmental Protection, Restoration and Development event
regarding After Wildfires - Potable Reuse and the Challenges Ahead.
Mr. Thompson announced that the Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy starts on March 6. He
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stated that the Academy is intended to provide a behind-the-scenes look of how OC San
operates one of the largest resource recovery facilities in the country. He stated there would
be four sessions, a facility tour, and would conclude with a graduation at the April board
meeting. The academy is free to attend and open to anyone 18 and older and registration
would be open until March 5.
Mr. Thompson introduced Director of Operations and Maintenance Riaz Moinuddin who
introduced newly promoted Maintenance Manager David Haug.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2025-4127
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Special meeting of the Board of Directors held January 15,
2025; and the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held January 22, 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
RECEIVE AND FILE:
4.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF JANUARY 2025
2024-3828
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of January 2025.
5.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2025-4126
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
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A. Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held December 4, 2024
B. Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held December 11, 2024
C. Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held December 18, 2024
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
6.MAIN SEWAGE PUMP NO. 1 AND SPARE SEWAGE PUMP REPAIR
AT PLANT NO. 2 (MP2-018), SPECIFICATION NO. S-2024-652BD
2025-4099
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to Bender CCP, Inc. to provide Main
Sewage Pump No. 1 and Spare Sewage Pump Repair at Plant No. 2
(MP2-018), Specification No. S-2024-652BD, for a total amount not to exceed
$999,780; and
B. Approve a contingency of $99,978 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
7.SEWER PIPELINE CCTV INSPECTION SERVICES, SPECIFICATION
NO. S-2024-642BD
2025-4100
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to Performance Pipeline Technologies,
Inc., DBA Sanitation Systems, to provide As-Needed Sewer Pipeline CCTV
Inspection Services, Specification No. S-2024-642BD, for a total amount not to
exceed $633,375 for a one-year period, with four (4) one-year renewal options;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $126,675 (20%).
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.COATING AND CORROSION MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
STAFFING SUPPORT SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO.
CS-2024-645BD
2025-4101
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Corrpro
Companies, Inc. for Coating and Corrosion Management Assessment Staffing
Support Services, Specification No. CS-2024-645BD, for the period of March 1,
2025, through February 28, 2026, for a total annual amount not to exceed
$700,000, with four (4) one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve a contingency of $70,000 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.CONTROL ROOM RECONFIGURATION AT PLANT NO. 1,
CONTRACT NO. J-120A
2025-4102
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Control Room
Reconfiguration at Plant No. 1, Contract No. J-120A;
B. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to Estate Design and Construction,
Inc. for Control Room Reconfiguration at Plant No. 1, Contract No. J-120A as
part of Process Control System Upgrades, Project No. J-120, for a total amount
not to exceed $1,033,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $103,300 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.CENGEN AND 12KV SERVICE CENTER SWITCHGEAR BATTERY
SYSTEM UPGRADES AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FR1-0005
2025-4103
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve a contingency increase of $97,000 (10%) to the existing Construction Contract
with Mass. Electric Construction Co. for CenGen and 12kV Service Center Switchgear
Battery System Upgrades at Plant No. 1, Project No. FR1-0005, for a new total
contingency of $194,000 (20%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.HVAC REPLACEMENT FOR PLANT NO. 2 CENTRIFUGE BUILDING,
OPERATIONS BUILDING, AND BITTER POINT PUMP STATION,
PROJECT NO. SC22-02
2025-4104
Originator: Mike Dorman
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve Purchase Order and Master Turnkey Agreement with Trane U.S. Inc.,
for the HVAC Replacement for Plant No. 2 Centrifuge Building, Operations
Building, and Bitter Point Pump Station, Project No. SC22-02, utilizing the
Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contract Number 3341, for a total
amount not to exceed $2,746,477; and
B. Approve a contingency of $274,647 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
12.GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2025-4115
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the
General Manager’s authority for the period of October 1, 2024 to December 31,
2024; and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM) Sole Source List:
·OVIVO - All Ovivo Parts and Equipment Used in Water and Wastewater
Treatment Processes
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
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ABSTENTIONS:None
13.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2024
AND JANUARY 2025
2025-4116
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of December 2024 and
January 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO.
S-2024-640BD
2025-4117
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc., for
Landscape Maintenance Services, Specification No. S-2024-640BD, for a total
annual amount not to exceed $239,589, with four (4) one-year renewal options;
and
B. Approve an annual contingency of $23,959 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
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15.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER
2024 AND JANUARY 2025
2025-4118
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of December 2024 and
January 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2024
2025-4119
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Mid-Year Financial Report for
the period ended December 31, 2024.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
17.ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS AS FORMS
OF PAYMENT
2025-4120
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 25-01 entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District Authorizing Acceptance of Credit Cards and
Debit Cards as Payment for OC San Fees and Charges”.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.FLEET CUSTOM EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 2025-4121
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve an Equipment and Services Contract to Idaho Truck Specialties, LLC
DBA Cobalt Truck Equipment, for the Collections Pull Rig Project, to provide a
custom-built replacement piece of equipment (Unit) that is similar in nature to
the existing Pull Rig equipment in operation, for a total amount not to exceed
$247,621, to be completed within three hundred sixty five (365) calendar days
from the effective date of the Notice to Proceed;
B. Approve two (2) optional one-year renewals, each for a total amount not to
exceed $247,621, with an application of annual adjustment based on the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Nevada not to exceed 3.5% per year; and
C. Approve a total contingency of $148,573 (20%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
STEERING COMMITTEE:
19.JANITORIAL & FLOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES, SPECIFICATION
NO. S-2024-646BD
2025-4128
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Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to Gamboa Services Inc. DBA Corporate
Image Maintenance for janitorial and floor maintenance services at
Headquarters and Plant Nos. 1 and 2, Specification No. S-2024-646BD, for a
total amount not to exceed $1,401,623 for the period beginning April 1, 2025,
through March 31, 2026, with four (4), one-year renewal options;
B. Approve a contingency of $140,162 (10%);
C. Receive and file Eternal Love Limited Liability Company DBA Vested Solutions
Inc. protest dated February 3, 2025, for Specification No. S-2024-646BD; and
D. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District’s Determination Letter dated
February 7, 2025, to Eternal Love Limited Liability Company DBA Vested
Solution Inc. responding to protest.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.BAY BRIDGE PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 5-67 2025-4129
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a project budget increase of $26,000,000 for Bay Bridge Pump Station
Replacement, Project No. 5-67, for a new total budget of $172,000,000;
B. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Bay Bridge Pump
Station Replacement, Project No. 5-67;
C. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. for
Bay Bridge Pump Station Replacement, Project No. 5-67, for a total amount not
to exceed $87,321,000; and
D. Approve a contingency of $8,732,100 (10%).
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
21.BAY BRIDGE PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 5-67 2025-4130
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc.
to provide construction support services for Bay Bridge Pump Station
Replacement, Project No. 5-67, for a total amount not to exceed $12,143,580;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $1,214,358 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie
Klopfenstein, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Scott Minikus, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jaime Valencia, Erik
Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and Ted Bui (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Lisa Landau and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Directors Pat Burns, Bob Ooten, and Dave Shawver provided a report on their recent
attendance at various Regional Board Meetings. Vice Chairman Dumitru reported on his and
Chair Gallagher's recent attendance at the CASA conference.
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Director John Withers departed the meeting at approximately 6:20 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(d)(1).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:23 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)
2025-4132
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Glenn Suchor, Workers’ Compensation Claim, Workers Compensation Appeals Board,
Case Nos. ADJ19142291 and ADJ19142279.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 6:32 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Scott Smith 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:32 p.m., Chair Gallagher adjourned the meeting until the next Special Meeting of the
Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
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Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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