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Minutes for the
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 10, 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 Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District
was called to order by Committee Chairwoman Christine Marick on Wednesday, September
10, 2025 at 5:04 p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters. Director John
Withers 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:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda,
Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John
Withers, Jordan Wu and Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher and Glenn Grandis
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; Jackie Castro, Assistant Clerk of the Board; Mortimer Caparas;
Belen Carrillo; Sam Choi; Daisy Covarrubias; Thys DeVries; Al Garcia; Mark Kawamoto;
Rebecca Long; Tom Meregillano; Rob Michaels; Tania Moore; Don Stokes; Thomas Vu;
Kevin Work; Sammady Yi; and Ruth Zintzun were present in the Board Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel, and Cori Takkinen, Townsend Public
Affairs, were present in the Board Room. Darren Hodge, PFM Financial Advisors, was
present telephonically.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Ms. Castro announced that Late Communication was received after the publication of the
agenda, for Item No. 9. The final version of the attachments were distributed to the
Committee and made available to the public.
REPORTS:
Chair Marick and General Manager Rob Thompson did not provide reports.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2025-4429
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Administration Committee held July 9,
2025.
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David
Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and
Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF 2025-4372
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file report of reimbursements to Board Members and Staff per
Government Code Section 53065.5 for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David
Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and
Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.PLANT NO. 2 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEM INDUSTRIAL
ETHERNET SWITCH NETWORK REFRESH
2025-4454
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Approve a Purchase Order Contract to World Wide Technology, LLC for the
purchase of Network Infrastructure Hardware for the Plant No. 2 Industrial
Control System Industrial Ethernet Switch Network Refresh utilizing the OMNIA
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contract No. R210407, for a total amount
not to exceed $224,939 (Includes Sales Tax); and
B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $22,494 (10%).
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David
Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and
Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.FLEET VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PURCHASES 2025-4467
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve the purchase of replacement vehicles and electric utility carts for
Orange County Sanitation District’s fleet as initially approved in the adopted
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the amount of $1,487,300; and
B. Delegate to the General Manager and Purchasing Manager the authority to
purchase replacement vehicles and carts during the fiscal year in the not to
exceed amount listed above, utilizing the method of procurement determined by
the General Manager to be in the best interest of OC San, to include cooperative
contract, competitive solicitation, or sole source.
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David
Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and
Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
5.COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT WITH CARRIER GLOBAL
CORPORATION FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
2025-4473
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
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Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner provided a brief verbal presentation of the
item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Approve a Blanket Purchase Order with Carrier Global Corporation for HVAC
Maintenance and Repair services at Orange County Sanitation District facilities
in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative
Master Agreement No. 080824-CAR for the period October 1, 2025, through
September 30, 2026, with three (3) one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $140,000 (10%).
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David
Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu and
Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
Director Jordan Nefulda arrived at the meeting at 5:09 p.m.
6.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST 2025
2025-4469
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
Director of Communications Jennifer Cabral introduced Public Affairs Supervisor Daisy
Covarrubias, who provided a Public Affairs Update PowerPoint presentation. The
presentation included an overview of the public affairs program, employee engagement
and education, branding and construction outreach, social media, and upcoming
events.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2025.
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda,
Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John
Withers, Jordan Wu and Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher and Glenn Grandis
ABSTENTIONS:None
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7.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST 2025
2025-4472
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
Ms. Cabral introduced Townsend Public Affairs Vice President and Chief Executive
Officer Cori Takkinen, who provided a State Legislative Update PowerPoint
presentation. The presentation included an overview of the 2025 State Legislative
Session, Cap and Trade advocacy, SB 682 (Allen), SB 454 (McNerney), the video
retention reform, and announced this year's State of OC San speaker, State Water
Resources Control Board Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2025.
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda,
Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John
Withers, Jordan Wu and Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher and Glenn Grandis
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.WASTEWATER REFUNDING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, SERIES
2025A
2025-4263
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Director of Finance Wally Ritchie introduced Finance Manager Ruth Zintzun who
provided a verbal report of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 25-XX titled: “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing the execution and
delivery by the District of an Installment Purchase Agreement, a Trust
Agreement, a Purchase Agreement, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement and an
Escrow Agreement in connection with the Orange County Sanitation District
Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations, Series 2025A, authorizing the
execution and delivery of such Revenue Obligations evidencing principal in an
aggregate amount of not to exceed $120,000,000, approving a Notice of
Intention to Sell, authorizing the distribution of an Official Notice Inviting Bids
and an Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of such
Revenue Obligations and authorizing the execution of necessary documents
and related actions”; and
B. That the Orange County Sanitation District Financing Corporation approve the
documents supporting and authorizing the Revenue Obligations in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $120,000,000.
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda,
Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John
Withers, Jordan Wu and Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher and Glenn Grandis
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.RELINQUISHMENT AND DISPOSITION PROCEDURES FOR
VACATION AND SALE OF EXCESS EASEMENTS INTERESTS
2025-4457
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
Mr. Tyner provided a verbal report of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 25-XX titled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
Orange County Sanitation District Permitting the Establishment of Relinquishment and
Disposition Procedures for Vacation and Sale of Excess Easement Interests.”
AYES:Jon Dumitru, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda,
Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John
Withers, Jordan Wu and Kathleen Treseder (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Ryan Gallagher and Glenn Grandis
ABSTENTIONS:None
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INFORMATION ITEMS:
10.ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE
2025-4481
Originator: Lan Wiborg
Director of Environmental Services Lan Wiborg delivered a PowerPoint presentation
introducing the Environmental Services Department Division, highlighting its mission
and key functions. The presentation covered the department's core responsibilities in
administration and regulatory oversight, environmental compliance and ocean
monitoring, resource protection, and the environmental laboratory. She also provided
an overview of the Orange County circular water cycle, source control, progressive
enforcement, wastehauler station, industrial wastewater and inspections, sewershed
sampling, dry weather urban runoff diversion, interagency emergency response, heavy
metals in final effluent, pretreatment honor roll, environmental compliance, air quality
compliance and testing, biosolids management, stormwater audits, ocean monitoring,
environmental laboratory, the daily treatment process control, the outfall rehabilitation
project, contaminant source investigation, compounds of emerging concerns, and
regulatory compliance tracking.
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.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Marick declared the meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m. to the next Regular Administration
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
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Submitted by:
_____________________
Jackie Castro, CMC
Assistant Clerk of the Board
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