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Minutes for the
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
5:00 PM
Board Room
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Committee Chairman Pat Burns on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters. Board Vice-Chairman Jon Dumitru
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Assistant Clerk of the Board Jackie Castro declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey,
Scott Minikus, Jamie Valencia, Janet Nguyen (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; Jennifer Cabral, Director of Communications; Mike Dorman, Director of
Engineering; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations and Maintenance; Wally Ritchie, Director
of Finance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Jackie Castro, Assistant Clerk of
the Board; Mo Abiodun; Scott Ahn; Jon Bradley; Morty Caparas; Tanya Chong; Don Cutler;
Thys DeVries; Martin Dix; Justin Fenton; Al Garcia; Mark Kawamoto; Tom Meregillano; Brad
Moore; Tania Moore; Nick Oswald; Victoria Pilko; Becky Polcyn; Thomas Vu; Kevin Work;
and Sammady Yi were present in the Board Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mal Richardson, General Counsel; and Joe Pena were present in the
Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Burns reported that information regarding OC San’s Trawl and Rig Fishing cruise days
could be found in their bluebooks. He stated that sampling cruises would be offered in
August and September, along with a “Day at the Dock” option for those interested in touring
the vessel without going out to sea. He encouraged those interested to complete the
attached form and to direct any questions to the Clerk of the Board.
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General Manager Rob Thompson reported that the OC San Administrative Offices will be
closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. He also reminded the
Committee that there will be no meeting in August.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2025-4356
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Operations Committee held June 4,
2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Tom Lindsey, Scott Minikus, Jamie Valencia,
Janet Nguyen (Alternate) and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Carlos Leon
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND IT DATA CENTER
RELOCATION AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-138
2025-4063
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Lee + Ro, Inc., to
provide engineering services for Industrial Control System and IT Data Center
Relocation at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-138, for an amount not to exceed
$2,354,485; and
B. Approve a contingency of $235,449 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Tom Lindsey, Scott Minikus, Jamie Valencia,
Janet Nguyen (Alternate) and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Carlos Leon
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.ENGINE EXHAUST HEAT RECOVERY BOILER ASSESSMENT,
SPECIFICATION NO. CS-2025-650BD
2025-4315
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Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Pond and
Company, Inc. for Engine Exhaust Heat Recovery Boiler Assessment,
Specification No. CS-2025-650BD, for an average annual amount of $399,515
with four (4) optional one-year renewals for a total contract amount not to
exceed $1,598,060;
B. Authorize the General Manager or his designee to amend the Professional
Consultant Services Agreement to move funds from one term to another, as
necessary, due to business needs with the total overall amount over five (5)
years not to exceed $1,598,060; and
C. Approve an annual contingency of $39,952 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Tom Lindsey, Scott Minikus, Jamie Valencia,
Janet Nguyen (Alternate) and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Carlos Leon
ABSTENTIONS:None
5.PURCHASE OF SPARE PARTS FOR THICKENING AND
DEWATERING CENTRIFUGES FOR PLANT NO. 1
2025-4324
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc.
for the purchase of spare parts for Thickening and Dewatering centrifuges for
Plant No. 1, for a total amount not to exceed $226,997, including applicable
sales tax and freight; and
B. Approve a contingency of $45,400 (20%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Tom Lindsey, Scott Minikus, Jamie Valencia,
Janet Nguyen (Alternate) and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Carlos Leon
ABSTENTIONS:None
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At the request of Director Tom Lindsey Item No. 3 was pulled and heard separately. Director
Lisa Landau arrived at the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
3.TRUCK LOADING BAY ODOR CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS AT
PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. P2-140
2025-4170
Originator: Mike Dorman
Director of Engineering Mike Dorman responded to questions regarding Professional
Design Consulting Services.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., to
provide engineering services for Truck Loading Bay Odor Control Improvements
at Plant No. 2, Project No. P2-140, for an amount not to exceed $899,800; and
B. Approve a contingency of $89,980 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Tom Lindsey, Scott Minikus,
Jamie Valencia, Janet Nguyen (Alternate) and Art Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Carlos Leon
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
Director Carlos A. Leon arrived at the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
6.OCEAN OUTFALL SYSTEM REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. J-117 2025-4311
Originator: Mike Dorman
Director of Engineering Mike Dorman provided a brief report of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve a contingency increase of $153,450 (14%) to the existing Professional
Services Agreement with SEL (formerly known as Schweitzer Engineering
Laboratories, Inc.) for Outfall Low Flow Pump Station, Contract No. J-117B as part of
Ocean Outfall System Rehabilitation, Project No. J-117, for a new total contingency
amount of $263,057 (24%).
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey,
Scott Minikus, Jamie Valencia, Janet Nguyen (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
7.PRIMARY CLARIFIERS F AND G ROTATING MECHANISM
REHABILITATION AT PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. FE23-09,
SPECIFICATION NO. S-2024-612BD
2025-4273
Originator: Mike Dorman
Engineering Supervisor Brad Moore provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
Primary Clarifiers F and G Rotating Mechanism Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2, Project
no. FE23-09, Specification No. S-2024-612BD which included the project site, the
project scope, the current condition and additional repairs, repair quantities per
qualifier, construction contract status, and the recommendation.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve a contingency increase of $850,500 (27%) to the existing Services Contract
with Vicon Enterprises, 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 new total contingency of $1,323,000 (42%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey,
Scott Minikus, Jamie Valencia, Janet Nguyen (Alternate) and Art
Perry (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
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OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Burns declared the meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m. to the next Regular Operations
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
_____________________
Jackie Castro, CMC
Assistant Clerk of the Board
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