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MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
Board Room
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes November 19, 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, November 19, 2025 at
6:00 p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters. Vice Chairman Jon Dumitru
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, Glenn Grandis, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez,
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey,
Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda,
Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and Jordan Wu
ABSENT:Bonnie Peat (Alternate)
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; 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; Sam Choi; Daisy Covarrubias; Raul Cuellar; Don Cutler; Jason Daniels;
Thys DeVries; Martin Dix; Justin Fenton; Al Garcia; David Haug; Mark Kawamoto; Rob
Michaels; Tania Moore; Kelly Newell; Nick Oswald; Jonathon Powell; Monica Sanchez;
Thomas Vu; Kevin Work; David Yager; Sammady Yi; Mike Zedek; and Ruth Zintzun.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel; Dustin Nirschl, Associate Counsel; and
Patrick Stahl, Stantec, were present in the Board Room. Alternate Director Art Perry and
Jeff Walker were present virtually.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2025-4590
Originator: Kelly Lore
Director of Environmental Services Lan Wiborg introduced Environmental Supervisor
Jonathon Powell who presented a 25-year service award to Source Control Inspector II
Dave Yager. Director of Finance Wally Ritchie introduced Purchasing & Contracts
Manager Kevin Work who presented a 20-year service award to Contracts and
Purchasing Technician Monica Sanchez.
Chair Gallagher also recognized Maintenance Supervisor Erik Stratmoen, Human
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Resources Technician I Marie Martin, and Operations Supervisor Milton Rocha,
who could not be in attendance, for their 20 years of service.
25-year Service Award
David “Dave” Yager, Source Control Inspector II - Division 620
20-year Service Awards
Erik Stratemoen, Maintenance Supervisor - Division 820
Marie Martin, Human Resources Technician I - Division 520
Milton Rocha, Operations Supervisor - Division 840
Monica Sanchez, Contracts/Purchasing Technician - Division 230
REPORTS:
Chair Gallagher stated that the Directors and Alternate Directors would receive talking points
highlighting OC San activities to support outreach efforts for reporting back to councils,
boards, and community groups.
Chair Gallagher announced that OC San Administrative Offices would be closed on
November 27 & 28 in observance of Thanksgiving; and December 24 & 25 in observance of
Christmas. He also stated that the December Board meeting would be a week earlier on
December 17th, and that an annual photo of the Board of Directors photo would also be
taken that night.
Chair Gallagher reported that a hard copy of the Popular Financial Annual Report which is
Item No. 20 on the Agenda was provided to the Board.
Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner reported on “Code Blue” status which is OC San’s
preparation phase for rain events. He stated that the region had experienced almost 3 inches
of rain, but despite heavy precipitation, both Plants and Pump stations performed
exceptionally well. OC San crews managed everything as expected and are prepared
for these circumstances. He further stated that OC San would remain in Code Blue over the
next few days.
Mr. Tyner reported that General Manager Thompson had recently participated in “The
Executive Exchange” podcast to discuss the Groundwater Replenishment System which
provides leading executives from the water sector an opportunity to share stories to inspire,
educate, and entertain. The podcast is available on ocsan.gov.
Mr. Tyner announced recent awards received by OC San including the Davey Award Silver
Award for the 70th Anniversary Branding in the Corporate Identity- Brand Identity for Design
and Print category; the Excellence in IT Practices Award from the Municipal Information
Systems Association of California; and Regional Best Projects Award from Engineering
News-Record for the OC San Headquarters Building.
Mr. Tyner announced that OC San will once again participate in the Spark of Love toy drive
with the Fountain Valley Fire Department. OC San will be collect toys up until the December
10th Administration Committee meeting, and invited the Directors to a bring a new unwrapped
gift at their next meeting.
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General Manager Rob Thompson arrived at the meeting and stated that he had attended the
Orange County Water District’s (OCWD) Board meeting and reported that the OCWD Board
had unanimously approved the GAP Flows Agreement which was also on OC San Board
agenda for the November 19th meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2025-4570
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Special meeting of the Board of Directors held October 17,
2025; and the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held October 22, 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
3. PROPOSED BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE MEETING
DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026
2025-4470
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve the calendar of meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year for the Board of
Directors and the following Committees: Administration, Operations, and Steering.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
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RECEIVE AND FILE:
4.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2025-4040
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held September 24, 2025
B. Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held October 1, 2025
C. Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held October 8, 2025
5.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF OCTOBER 2025
2025-4058
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of October 2025.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
6.UTILITY TUNNEL RELIABILITY STUDY AT PLANT NO. 1 AND NO. 2,
PROJECT NO. PS24-03
2025-4593
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc., to provide
engineering services for the Utility Tunnel Reliability Study at Plant No. 1 and
No. 2, Project No. PS24-03, for an amount not to exceed $961,548; and
B. Approve a contingency of $96,155 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
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7.INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES (RE-BID), SPECIFICATION NO.
S-2025-660BD-R
2025-4594
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to Performance Pipeline Technologies
Inc., dba Sanitation Systems for Industrial Cleaning Services, Specification No.
S-2025-660BD-R, for a total amount not to exceed $3,521,625 for the period of
December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026, with four (4) optional one-year
renewals; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of $352,163 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.ON-CALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. S-2025-684BD
2025-4595
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a General Services Contract to IPS PowerServe to provide On-Call
Maintenance Services for Electrical Equipment, Specification No.
S-2025-684BD, for an annual total amount not to exceed $4,998,418 for a
one-year period with four (4) optional one-year renewals; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of $499,841 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD PROJECT AWARD RESOLUTION 2025-4596
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 25-19 titled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Orange County Sanitation District delegating authority to the General Manager to
execute amendments to Progressive Design-Build Contracts.”
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.OCEAN OUTFALLS REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. J-137 2025-4597
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a project budget increase of $10,500,000 for Ocean Outfalls
Rehabilitation, Project No. J-137, for a new total project budget of $110,500,000;
B. Award a Progressive Design-Build Contract with Aqueos Corporation to provide
Phase 1 progressive design-build services for Ocean Outfalls Rehabilitation,
Project No. J-137, for an amount not to exceed $16,130,000; and
C. Approve an upper limit for this Contract of $94,193,000, which includes
contingency.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.SANTA ANA TRUNK SEWER REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 1-23 2025-4598
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Santa Ana Trunk
Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No. 1-23;
B. Approve a project budget increase of $9,600,000 for Santa Ana Trunk Sewer
Rehabilitation, Project No. 1-23, for a new total project budget of $65,400,000;
C. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to Steve P. Rados, Inc., for Santa
Ana Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No. 1-23, for a total amount not to
exceed $44,787,000; and
D. Approve a contingency of $4,478,700 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
12.SANTA ANA TRUNK SEWER REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 1-23 2025-4599
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc. to provide construction support services for Santa Ana
Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No. 1-23, for a total amount not to exceed
$2,700,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $270,000 (10%).
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
13.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 2025-4600
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of October 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 2026 LEGISLATIVE AND
REGULATORY PLAN
2025-4601
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt the Orange County Sanitation District 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Plan.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
15.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
2025-4602
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District First Quarter Financial Report
for the period ended September 30, 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
2025-4603
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District First Quarter Treasurer’s Report
for the period ended September 30, 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
17.GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2025-4605
Originator: Wally Ritchie
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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 July 1, 2025 to September 30,
2025; and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM) Sole Source List:
·BENTLY NEVADA, LLC - System 1 Software Maintenance & Support
·FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Laser Equipment, Hardware Service,
Software, Maintenance and Training
·EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT - Technical Support for Software
and Equipment
·STO ADVISORS - Professional Services to Manage Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Federal Regulations
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
2025
2025-4606
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of October 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
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19.ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2025
2025-4607
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District’s (OC San) Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025, prepared by staff
and audited by Eide Bailly LLP, Certified Public Accountants, along with the following
reports prepared by Eide Bailly LLP:
1. Report to the Board of Directors;
2. Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to
Appropriations Limit Worksheets; and
3. Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and
Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in
Accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT POPULAR ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
2025-4608
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Popular Annual Financial Report
for the year ended June 30, 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
21.JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL
WATER RESEARCH PROJECT AUTHORITY (SCCWRP)
2025-4609
Originator: Lan Wiborg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 25-20 titled, “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving the Eleventh
Amended Joint Powers Agreement confirming the creation of an agency known
as Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Authority (SCCWRP),
providing for continuation of SCCWRP for five years from July 1, 2026 through
June 30, 2031”; and
B. Approve annual funding in the amount of $600,000 for FY 2026/27; $618,000 for
FY 2027/28; $636,000 for FY 2028/29; $656,000 for FY 2029/30; and $675,000
for FY 2030/31.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
STEERING COMMITTEE:
22.RATE SETTING PROCESS 2025-4613
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve initiating the rate setting process a year early to allow Orange County
Sanitation District to assess rates across the service area including new customer
bases.
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
23.FLOW EXCHANGE AND GAP FLOWS AGREEMENTS 2025-4615
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute the Flow Exchange
Agreement between Orange County Sanitation District and Irvine Ranch Water
District, in a form approved by General Counsel; and
B. Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute the GAP Flows
Agreement between Orange County Sanitation District, Irvine Ranch Water
District, and Orange County Water District, for a term of 20 years, in a form
approved by General Counsel.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru,
Ryan Gallagher, Glenn Grandis, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Carlos
Leon, Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand, John Withers and
Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Lisa Landau and Bonnie Peat
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
24.BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION 2025-4612
Originator: Kelly Lore
Chair Gallagher provided a verbal report of the item.
NO ACTION TAKEN.
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Consider the automatic five percent (5%) increase to Board Member Compensation in
accordance with Ordinance No. OC SAN-62, effective January 1, 2026.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Directors Pat Burns, Andrew Nguyen, Bob Ooten, and Dave Shawver provided reports on
their recent attendance at various Regional Board Meetings.
Director Johnathon Ryan Hernandez arrived at the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Director Lisa Landau arrived at the meeting during Closed Session at 6:32 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(D)(4).
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 ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4)
2025-4614
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: 2.
Initiation of litigation.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 6:41 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.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:42 p.m., Chair Gallagher adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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