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Minutes for the
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
SAN
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
4:00 PM
Plant No. 2 Operations Center
22212 Brookhurst Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Special Meeting - Tour of Plant No. 2
CALL TO ORDER
(714) 593-7433
A special meeting of the Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Committee Chairman Pat Burns on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
in the Operations Center at Plant No. 2 of the Orange County Sanitation District.
RECESS - TOUR OF PLANT NO. 2
Chair Burns recessed the meeting at 4:00 p.m. to proceed to the tour of Plant No. 2.
RECONVENE
Chair Burns reconvened the Special meeting of the Operations Committee at 5:04 p.m.
Committee Vice -Chair Bob Ooten 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, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Robert Ooten and Jamie Valencia
ABSENT: Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Scott Minikus
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; Jon Bradley; Jackie
Castro; Raul Cuellar; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix; Justin Fenton; David Haug; Nick Oswald; Giti
Radvar; Aldwin Ramirez; Valerie Ratto; Kevin Work; and Ruth Zintzun were present in the
Operations Center.
OTHERS PRESENT: Alternate Directors Ryan Balius; Gene Hernandez; Janet Nguyen and
Gracey Van Der Mark were in attendance for the tour of Plant No. 2. Mal Richardson, General
Counsel and Joe Pena were present in the Operations Center. Erika Muro, Aqueos was
present telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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REPORTS:
Chair Burns stated that a Special Board Meeting for the second Strategic Planning Workshop
would be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. He stated that all Directors and
Alternate Directors were invited to attend.
General Manager Rob Thompson did not provide a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2025-4203
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Special meeting of the Operations Committee held March 5,
2025.
AYES: Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Robert Ooten and Jamie Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Scott Minikus
ABSTENTIONS: None
2. SPARE PUMP FOR BITTER POINT PUMP STATION 2025-4146
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to Flo -Systems, Inc. for the purchase of
one (1) spare rotating assembly pump for the Bitter Point Pump Station, for a
total amount not to exceed $207,683, including applicable sales tax and freight;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $20,768 (10%).
AYES: Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Robert Ooten and Jamie Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Scott Minikus
ABSTENTIONS: None
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NON -CONSENT:
3. UTILITY WATER PLANNING STUDY AT PLANT NOS. 1 AND 2, 2025-4165
PROJECT NO. PS23-05
4.
Originator: Mike Dorman
Director of Engineering Mike Dorman introduced Engineering Manager Justin Fenton
introduced the item and provided a PowerPoint presentation which included an
overview of the reclamation plant water sources, the Plant No. 1 plant water and city
water pump stations, the Plant No. 2 city water pump station, current issues, study
recommendations, the selection process and negotiations.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., to
provide engineering services for Utility Water Planning Study at Plant Nos. 1 and
2, Project No. PS23-05, for an amount not to exceed $670,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $67,000 (10%).
AYES: Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Robert Ooten and Jamie Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Scott Minikus
ABSTENTIONS: None
HEADWORKS REHABILITATION AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. 2025-4153
P1-105
Originator: Mike Dorman
Mr. Dorman introduced the item and Engineering Manager Raul Cuellar who provided a
PowerPoint presentation which included an overview of Plant No. 1 Headworks
facilities, the preliminary treatment process, construction progress and complexities,
bid results, a summary of major changes to date. The presentation concluded with an
overview of the remaining work, the construction contract status, and the
recommendation.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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Approve a contingency increase of $8,893,200 (4%) to the existing Construction
Contract with Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. for Headworks Rehabilitation at Plant No.
1, Project No. P1-105, for a new total contingency of $17,786,400 (8%).
AYES: Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Robert Ooten and Jamie Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Scott Minikus
ABSTENTIONS: None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
5. FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES 2025-4208
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Director of Finance Wally Ritchie introduced the item and Finance Manager Ruth
Zintzun who provided a PowerPoint presentation which included an overview of budget
expenses including: salaries, wages and benefits, repairs and maintenance, operating
materials and supplies, contractual services, utilities, professional services, other
components, cost allocation, a summary of operating expenses, and key meeting
dates.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
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:
Chair Burns declared the meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m. to the next Regular Operations
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
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