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ROLL CALL STEERING COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m.
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
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Director of Communications: Jennifer Cabral, jcabral@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7581
Director of Engineering: Mike Dorman, mdorman@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7014
Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7450
Director of Finance: Wally Ritchie, writchie@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7570
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Clerk of the Board
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during
meetings: you may participate in person, join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or
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consideration before or during the meeting.
REPORTS:
The Board Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of
general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion,
without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in
the regular order of business.
1.2026-4696APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Steering Committee held April 22,
2026.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Attachments:
2.2026-48352026-2029 CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER FOR DEMOGRAPHIC
RESEARCH
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of
Understanding with California State University Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation
for the continued operation of the Center for Demographic Research for the period of
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, for a total amount not to exceed $243,236.
Originator:Mike Dorman
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Agenda Report
2026-29 CDR MOU
Attachments:
NON-CONSENT:
3.2026-4896PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY OF THE FORMER
LOS ALISOS WATER DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Authorize staff to take all steps necessary to work with Irvine Ranch Water
District and the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission to bring to
effect the annexation of the area serviced by the Los Alisos Water Recycling
Plant to Orane County Sanitation District;
B. Authorize the General Manager to execute associated Annexation documents in
a form approved by General Counsel; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 26-XX, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District authorizing initiation of
proceedings and requesting the Orange County Local Agency Formation
Commission to undertake proceedings for the Annexation to the Orange County
Sanitation District, of territory in the Irvine Ranch Water District”.
Originator:Mike Dorman
Attachments:
4.2026-4942SUPERCRITICAL WATER OXIDATION DEMONSTRATION AT PLANT
NO. 1, PROJECT NO. RE21-01
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Authorize the General Manager to modify the Professional Services Agreement to
374Water Systems, Inc. for the Supercritical Water Oxidation Demonstration at Plant
No. 1, Project No. RE21-01, to reduce the acceptance capacity of the Nix6 system to
3.25 tons per day from 6 tons per day, while 374Water Systems, Inc. continues to
make process improvements toward achieving the goal of 6 tons per day.
Originator:Rob Thompson
Attachments:
5.2026-4867GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2026-2027 PROPOSED WORK PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the General Manager’s FY2026-2027 Proposed Work Plan.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Originator:Rob Thompson
Attachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Board, the
Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate negotiations,
pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9,
54957 or 54957.6, as noted.
Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential litigation; (c)
employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are exempt from public disclosure
under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Board during a permitted closed session and are
not available for public inspection. At such time the Board takes final action on any of these subjects, the minutes
will reflect all required disclosures of information.
CS-1 2026-4905CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Significant exposure to litigation.
Attachments:
CS-2 2026-4910CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Michael Oberly v. Orange County Sanitation District and Does 1-25, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01489491-CU-OE-CJC.
Attachments:
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STEERING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn the meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Steering Committee on June 24, 2026 at
5:00 p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING:
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and as required by the State of California, Government Code §
54954.2(a), that the foregoing Agenda was posted online at www.ocsan.gov, in the lobby, and outside the main
door of Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters at 18480 Bandilier Cir. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 not
less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item,
including those distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to a majority of the Board of Directors, are
available for public inspection with the Clerk of the Board.
/s/ Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
May 20, 2026
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2026-4696 Agenda Date:5/27/2026 Agenda Item No:1.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Steering Committee held April 22, 2026.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure,an accurate record of each meeting
will be provided to the Directors for subsequent approval at the following meeting.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Resolution No. OC SAN 26-02
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·April 22, 2026 Steering Committee meeting minutes
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Orange County Sanitation District
Minutes for the
STEERING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5:00 PM
Huntington Beach Room
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Chairman Ryan Gallagher on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00
p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Ryan Gallagher, Jon Dumitru, Pat Burns, Carlos Leon, Christine
Marick and John Withers
ABSENT: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; Morty Caparas; Belen Carrillo; Jackie
Castro; Raul Cuellar; Don Cutler; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix; Justin Fenton; John Frattali;
David Haug; Thomas Vu; Sammady Yi; Kevin Work; and Ruth Zintzun were present in the
Huntington Beach Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel, was present in the Huntington Beach Room. Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, was present virtually.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Gallagher did not provide a report.
General Manager Rob Thompson provided a brief report on the upcoming rate study being
done a year ahead of schedule due to the changes in service area boundaries and new
customers with IRWD. Mr. Thompson stated that the study will identify the next five-year rate
schedule which will then be shared with our ratepayers via Proposition 218 notice.
The adopted rate schedule for fiscal year 26-27 will remain in place and appear on
property tax bills. He also stated that additional details for the Prop 218 process and a
resolution for the IRWD annexation will be brought to the Board next month.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes April 22, 2026
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2026-4695
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Steering Committee held March 25,
2026.
AYES:Ryan Gallagher, Jon Dumitru, Pat Burns, Carlos Leon, Christine
Marick and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
2.ORANGE COUNTY WASTE AND RECYCLING WASTE
INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT AND
ORGANIC SERVICES AGREEMENT
2026-4873
Originator: Lan Wiborg
A. Approve the Corrected Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE)
Agreement and the Organic Services Agreement with Orange County Waste
and Recycling to receive and dispose of Orange County Sanitation District’s
solid waste (grit, screenings, drying bed materials and any solids that cannot be
beneficially reused) at Orange County Waste and Recycling’s landfills for a term
of 10 years from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2036 for a total amount not to
exceed $18,500,000 which includes the phased-in unit price per ton approach
and the associated escalation costs; and
B. Approve up to one (1) optional renewal agreement for an additional term of ten
(10) years.
AYES:Ryan Gallagher, Jon Dumitru, Pat Burns, Carlos Leon, Christine
Marick and John Withers
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR SECURITY SERVICES 2026-4863
Originator: Laura Maravilla
A. Approve a General Services Contract for Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. to
provide Security Services, Specification No. S-2025-707BD, for an initial
13-month term with a total amount not to exceed $2,972,354 for the period
beginning June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four one-year renewal
options. Compensation for subsequent annual renewal options shall be a total
annual amount not to exceed $2,743,711; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of $274,371 (10%) for the contract period and
all remaining renewal periods.
AYES:Ryan Gallagher, Jon Dumitru, Pat Burns, Carlos Leon, Christine
Marick and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4)
2026-4874
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Initiation of litigation.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes April 22, 2026
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(D)(4).
The Committee convened in closed session at 5:11 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.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Committee reconvened in regular session at 5:24 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Scott Smith did not provide a report.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Gallagher declared the meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m. to the next Regular Steering
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2026-4835 Agenda Date:5/27/2026 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
2026-2029 CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER FOR DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding
with California State University Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation for the continued operation of
the Center for Demographic Research for the period of July 1,2026 through June 30,2029,for a
total amount not to exceed $243,236.
BACKGROUND
The Center for Demographic Research (CDR),located at California State University Fullerton,
develops demographic and related information for Orange County.Since 1996,CDR has been
supported by the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San)and other sponsoring agencies or
contributing partners.OC San uses CDR information to develop wastewater flow projections,assess
capacity needs for sewer conveyance and treatment facilities,and project revenues from connection
fees.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Maintain and adhere to appropriate internal planning documents
·Sustain 1, 5, 20-year planning horizons
·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators,stakeholders,and
neighboring communities
PROBLEM
OC San’s sponsorship of the CDR will end on June 30,2026.Without OC San’s contribution to the
CDR,the program will be impacted,and OC San specific products may no longer be prepared or be
available for OC San’s use.These CDR prepared products are used for various master planning
efforts at OC San.
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File #:2026-4835 Agenda Date:5/27/2026 Agenda Item No:2.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Continue OC San’s support of the CDR as a Contributing Partner by approving the 2026-2029
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
TIMING CONCERNS
The CDR MOU must be executed by OC San’s General Manager and returned to CDR by June 30,
2026.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
OC San will no longer be a supporting member of the CDR,will not receive OC San specific
population estimates and projections,and may not be eligible to receive other CDR generated
reports and information.Similar information would need to be prepared via other means to continue
OC San’s standard processes.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The CDR produces demographic based information such as the “Orange County Progress Report,”
“Orange County Projections,”and census and employment data by traffic analysis zone.CDR is
funded by the California State University Fullerton and via local agencies that serve as Sponsors or
Contributing Partners.Sponsors include the County of Orange,Transportation Corridor Agencies,
Orange County Transportation Authority,Municipal Water District of Orange County,Orange County
Water District,Orange County Council of Governments,and Southern California Association of
Governments.Contributing Partners include the Orange County Local Agency Formation
Commission and OC San.
Over the course of the three-year MOU,the CDR will operate with a budget of $3,906,061.California
State University Fullerton shall contribute a total of $680,993,each of the six sponsorships shall
contribute $486,472 (MWDOC and OCWD share a sponsorship)and Contributing Partners
contributions are reflective of work elements to be performed.
The 2026-2029 MOU establishes OC San Contributing Partner fees at $77,272 for 2026-27,$80,308
for 2027-28,and $85,656 for 2028-29 -a total of $243,236 over three years.These increases range
from 3.7% to 6.7% year-over-year based on CDR’s projected operating costs during this time.
CEQA
N/A
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The cost of support has been budgeted within the Operational Budget of Division 740 under
Operating Expense (FY2024-25 and 2025-26 Budget,Section 6,Page 72)since 2014.If approved,
this item will continue to be budgeted within the same line item.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·2026-29 Center for Demographic Research MOU
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
by and between
ORANGE COUNTY INTERESTS
and
CSU FULLERTON AUXILIARY SERVICES CORPORATION
for the
CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CENTER FOR DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into between the County of
Orange, Transportation Corridor Agencies, Orange County Transportation Authority, Municipal
Water District of Orange County, Orange County Water District, Orange County Council of
Governments, Southern California Association of Governments (“SPONSORS”); the Orange
County Local Agency Formation Commission and Orange County Sanitation District
(“CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS”) and the CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation,
(“ASC”), which is a 501 (c)3 California corporation organized under California law as an
auxiliary organization of California State University, Fullerton (“CSUF”). This MOU is for the
development of demographic data and related support products. Obligations and rights specified
for CSUF in the MOU shall be exercised by the ASC.
WHEREAS, the development of demographic and related information for Orange County is a
vital data source used for a wide range of local, subregional and regional applications, including,
transportation infrastructure planning, facilities planning and timing, development of fee
programs, bond revenue stream analysis, general planning and other applications; and
WHEREAS, a number of primary users of data in Orange County have recognized the benefit
of having a local area expertise in developing demographic projections and associated products;
and
WHEREAS, these SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, and CSUF agree on the
importance of having a single entity in Orange County developing demographic products and
providing such products to data users; and
WHEREAS, these agencies also desire to establish a long-term process which allows each
individual agency participation in the development and review of demographic products; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Demographic Research (“CDR”) located at CSUF provides an
opportunity to place demographic activities in a setting that accomplishes SPONSORS’ and
CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS’ objectives and provides augmented educational opportunities
for CSUF; and
WHEREAS, CSUF will be listed as a “SPONSOR” based upon their financial contribution as
outlined in the budget in Attachment 1 and in-kind contributions for the balance of the remaining
Sponsor seat; and
AGREEMENT NO.
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WHEREAS, the SPONSORS have worked cooperatively in supporting and organizing the
Center for Demographic Research for 30 years and wish to continue their cooperation; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, beginning in Fiscal Year 2010/2011, wished
to participate in supporting the Center for Demographic Research; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTING
PARTNERS, and the ASC agree as follows:
1. The SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS will fund the CDR for the next
three years for an annual total fee as set forth in Item IV below and Attachment 1.
2. Process and Structure
A. Orange County Projections
The Orange County Council of Governments (“OCCOG”) will be responsible for the
approval of the Orange County Projections at the Regional Statistical Area level and
subsequent to that action the County of Orange will approve the Orange County
Projections. The OCCOG will work with CDR staff to integrate the Orange County
Projections as approved into the Southern California Association of Governments
(“SCAG”) Regional Growth Forecast. Sponsors will make good faith efforts to use
the Orange County Projections data in all future forecasting and planning efforts.
B. Management Oversight
The Management Oversight Committee (“MOC”) shall meet at least four (4) times
each year to (1) consider policy matters associated with the operations of the Center
for Demographic Research, (2) review products status and activities which are part of
the core Work Program, (3) review the Center for Demographic Research’s financial
status and status of MOU signatures, (4) set CDR budget and modify staff salaries
funded by this MOU (5) consider requests from additional agencies wishing to
become sponsors or contributing partners, (6) modify budget and work program upon
addition or termination of a sponsor or contributing partner, (7) address other matters
vital to the function of the Center for Demographic Research, and (8) undertake
additional tasks as requested by the SPONSORS.
The Management Oversight Committee will be comprised of staff representing the
SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS and CSUF. Each SPONSOR will have
one voting member of equal standing on the Management Oversight Committee
including one member jointly representing the Municipal Water District of Orange
County and the Orange County Water District; each CONTRIBUTING PARTNER
will have one non-voting Ex-Officio member. The designees from each SPONSOR,
CONTRIBUTING PARTNER, and the university shall be named by July 1 of each
year. An organization may also designate an individual(s) to serve as an alternate
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member of the Management Oversight Committee. The committee chair and vice-
chair will be elected for a three-year term from voting members.
C. Technical Oversight:
The Technical Advisory Committee (“TAC”) provides technical guidance and input
into the development of each product produced under this MOU before they are
reviewed by the Management Oversight Committee. The Technical Advisory
Committee advises the Director of the Center for Demographic Research, as well as
reports to the Management Oversight Committee. The Committee will include one
voting representative from each SPONSOR including a member representing the
Municipal Water District of Orange County and the Orange County Water District;
each CONTRIBUTING PARTNER will have one non-voting Ex-Officio member.
University participation on the Technical Advisory Committee will include at least
one voting member from CSUF, and one voting member each from the University of
California, Irvine and Chapman University. The Director of the Center for
Demographic Research will coordinate with research centers at these universities to
ensure data consistency. The designees from each SPONSOR, CONTRIBUTING
PARTNER, and agency shall be named by July 1 of each year. The committee chair
and vice-chair will be elected for a three-year term from voting members.
The Technical Advisory Committee shall schedule at least four (4) meetings each
year. It will (1) provide a report to the Management Oversight Committee
summarizing its meetings, (2) provide advice on the approach, techniques, data
sources and methods used to develop new products, (3) facilitate the acquisition of
data necessary to produce products, (4) provide suggestions on the interpretation and
analysis incorporated into deliverables, (5) provide input on assumptions for the
development of the growth projections, (6) provide review of deliverables prior to
approval by the Management Oversight Committee and (7) undertake other tasks as
identified by the Management Oversight Committee.
D. Transportation Modeling Data
The Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) will be responsible for the
approval of all transportation modeling variables used in the Orange County
Transportation Analysis Model (“OCTAM”) at the Traffic Analysis Zone level. The
transportation modeling variables shall be consistent with the Orange County
Projections, as approved by the Orange County Council of Governments and the
County of Orange at the Regional Statistical Area Level. The OCTA and SCAG will
exercise user agreements for their consultants to access the transportation modeling
variables.
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3. Duration and Terminations
This agreement will become effective upon execution and ends on June 30, 2029. A
review of the performance of the Center for Demographic Research in meeting its
obligations under this MOU will be conducted by the Management Oversight Committee
throughout the term July 2026 through June 2029. This MOU may be extended and/or
amended by mutual agreement of all signatories.
A party may terminate its participation under this MOU by giving each of the other parties
sixty (60) days written notice thereof. Upon said notice of termination, the SPONSOR
or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER terminating its participation shall pay the balance of
fees owed by the SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER for that given fiscal year.
In the event that ASC wishes to terminate its participation, it shall reimburse the
SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS any advance payments, less an amount
to cover expenses related to work in progress and less costs reasonably necessary to effect
such termination. If a party wishes to withdraw from the agreement, said notice shall be
affected by delivery of such notice in person or by depositing said notice in the United
States mail, registered or certified mail, return receipt required, postage prepaid.
4. Funding and Schedule
Respective fees shall be as follows for the following fiscal year:
Payment Schedule for 2026-2029 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Three-Year
Total
Count of Oran e $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00 $486,472.00
Oran e Count Council of Governments $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00 $486,472.00
Oran e Count Transportation Authorit $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00 $486,472.00
Transportation Corridor A encies $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00 $486,472.00
Southern California Association of Governments $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00 $486,472.00
Municipal Water District of Oran e Count $77,272.00 $80,308.00 $85,656.00 $243,236.00
Oran e Count Water Distric $77,272.00 $80,308.00 $85,656.00 $243,236.00
Oran e Count Local A enc Formation Commission $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $63,000.00
Oran e Count Sanitation Distric $77,272.00 $80,308.00 $85,656.00 $243,236.00
NON-CSUF TOTAL $1,025,536.00 $1,065,004.00 $1,134,528.00 $3,225,068.00
California State Universit , Fullerton $218,899.85 $225,862.95 $236,229.94 $680,992.74
TOTAL $1,244,435.85 $1,290,866.95 $1,370,757.94 $3,906,060.74
Payments shall be made in accordance with invoicing policies of the ASC according to
the schedule below. SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS will be invoiced
at the beginning of each quarter. Quarterly payments equal to 25% of the annual fees
shall follow invoices submitted according to the calendar below:
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Fiscal Year 2026/2027: July 2026, October 2026, January 2027, April 2027
Fiscal Year 2027/2028: July 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028
Fiscal Year 2028/2029: July 2028, October 2028, January 2029, April 2029
SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS shall pay one-quarter of their annual
fees upon receipt of said invoices or may prepay for an entire fiscal year. Prepayment
does not imply a discounted rate.
5. Administrative Representatives
A. The Principal Investigator for the operations and management of the Center for
Demographic Research and the conduct of this MOU is Deborah Diep, Director. The
Assistant Director, Rubaiya Zaman, will serve as the Principal Investigator in the
Director’s absence. They are authorized to negotiate supplemental services with the
SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, and Non-sponsors as noted in Section
VII. Joshua Bilbrew, Associate Director of Sponsored Programs, Office of Research
and Sponsored Programs is designated as the administrative representative for the
ASC. Should the Principal Investigators become unavailable for any reason, no other
Principal Investigator shall be chosen by CSUF or the ASC without the approval of
the SPONSORS. Furthermore, the ASC agrees that the Management Oversight
Committee shall make the recommendation on the selection of the Director or interim
Director of the Center for Demographic Research and no Director or interim Director
shall be appointed without approval of the Management Oversight Committee. The
Management Oversight Committee will serve as the search committee if a search
committee for the Director is required by the ASC.
B. Equipment and furniture purchased by ASC under the terms of this MOU shall remain
the property of the SPONSORS. In the event that the Center for Demographic
Research is disbanded, the equipment remains the property of the SPONSORS and
the Management Oversight Committee shall determine its disposition.
C. Databases and applications developed and maintained for the Center for Demographic
Research purposes shall remain under control of the SPONSORS. In the event that
Center for Demographic Research is relocated from CSUF, all Center for
Demographic Research functions and designations shall accompany the Center for
Demographic Research.
6. Additional Sponsorships and Revenues
Other agencies and entities can become sponsors or contributing partners of the Center
for Demographic Research with unanimous agreement among the SPONSORS as
determined by a vote of the Management Oversight Committee. Adjustments in sponsor
fees found necessary resulting from the addition of sponsors shall be determined by the
Management Oversight Committee with consultation from the Center for Demographic
Research Principal Investigators.
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The disposition of additional revenues generated through additional sponsors, and the
sale of products and services to non-sponsors shall be determined by the Management
Oversight Committee. The additional funds shall be prorated according to the respective
sponsor fee. SPONSORS shall have the option of expending their share of the additional
funds on CDR activities, products or equipment or having the funds returned to the
SPONSORS at the end of the fiscal year.
7. Products and Deliverables
A. The Center for Demographic Research will produce the identified core Demographic
Products and Services as described in Attachment 2 and listed in Attachment 3. Each
SPONSOR will receive ten (10) copies in printed form and one (1) copy of estimates
and projections in electronic form.
B. The SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS have the right to request
supplemental products and support services from the Center for Demographic
Research through a purchase order. Projects above the amount of $35,000 shall be
approved by the ASC. Such purchases may be entered into if the SPONSOR or
CONTRIBUTING PARTNER agrees to pay ASC all additional costs resulting from
the additional products or services, including an indirect cost of 22%, and if the
activities do not interfere with the normal functioning of the CDR. If requests for
additional products or services require interference with the normal functioning of the
CDR as determined by the Management Oversight Committee or additional resources
from the CDR’s basic budget the proposal for such products and services will be
forwarded to the Management Oversight Committee for their advice and consent prior
to finalization of the agreement. In all cases, supplemental work for SPONSORS and
CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS shall be assessed indirect costs of 22%.
C. Non-sponsors can contract with the Center for Demographic Research through the
ASC for its services or obtain supplemental products and support services from the
Center for Demographic Research through a Non-sponsor purchase order. A list of
these projects will be submitted to the MOC on a quarterly basis. If the Director
assesses a proposed project contains a conflict of interest, conflict of time
commitment, or interference with the normal functioning of CDR, the Management
Oversight Committee will be informed of the request for services and will review it
for any potential conflicts. The Director shall notify the Management Oversight
Committee of any such proposed agreement and provide the committee with draft text
and budget, before the intended start of work. The Management Oversight
Committee shall review the proposed project for possible conflicts of interests,
conflicts of time commitment, and budgetary adequacy. The Management Oversight
Committee may at its discretion impose a surcharge of funds to be used at its
discretion. Action on these matters may be taken only with the concurrence of a
majority of the members of the Management Oversight Committee and all such
supplemental work for Non-sponsors shall be assessed normal indirect costs of 35.5%
unless negotiated otherwise.
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D. Use of revenues generated by the sale of products produced by the Center for
Demographic Research shall be determined by the Management Oversight
Committee. A quarterly report on product sales will be presented to the Management
Oversight Committee.
E. Additional projects should not adversely affect the schedule of deliverables unless
otherwise agreed to by the Management Oversight Committee.
8. Sponsorship
This Agreement shall be signed by all SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS
by June 30, 2026 with the exception of the Southern California Association of
Governments. The Southern California Association of Governments shall sign this
Agreement by September 30, 2026. If all SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING
PARTNERS listed in Section XVIII do not sign by September 30, 2026, the work
program and budget will be modified to reflect the committed funding. If any SPONSOR
or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER does not sign this Agreement, the funding amounts of
the remaining SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS will not change. The
remaining SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS are not required to make up
the difference in the reduced budget. Any SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER
listed as an ORANGE COUNTY INTEREST that does not sign this Agreement forfeits
all rights, services, and privileges as a CDR SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER
unless otherwise negotiated. A formal status report on execution will be delivered at each
Management Oversight Committee meeting until all SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING
PARTNERS sign this Agreement.
9. Liability and Insurance
Each party to this MOU hereby assumes any and all risks for personal injury and property
damage attributable to the negligent acts or omissions of that party and the officers,
employees, and agents thereof. ASC warrants that it has adequate Worker’s
Compensation Insurance and liability insurance for its own employees. The ASC, the
SPONSORS (the County of Orange, Transportation Corridor Agencies, Orange County
Transportation Authority, Municipal Water District of Orange County, Orange County
Water District, Orange County Council of Governments, and Southern California
Association of Governments), and the CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS (the Orange
County Local Agency Formation Commission and Orange County Sanitation District)
agree to indemnify and hold each other, their respective officers, employees, students,
agents, harmless from and against all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable
attorney’s fees), or claims for injury of damages arising out of the performance of this
Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense,
attorney’s fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from negligent or
intentional acts or omissions of the indemnifying party, its officers, employees, students
or agents.
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10. Independent Contractor
In the performance of all services and obligations under this agreement, SPONSORS,
CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, and ASC shall act as independent contractors. None
shall be considered an employee or agent of the other.
11. Use of Names
SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS agree not to use the names of the ASC
or CSUF in any commercial connection with work performed under this Agreement
without prior written permission from the ASC. SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTING
PARTNERS may use said names in ordinary internal business reports concerning this
Agreement and may use the names of the Center for Demographic Research and the
Principal Investigators in non-commercial publicity announcing the results of the project.
ASC agrees not to use the names of SPONSORS and/or CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS
in any commercial connection with this work without prior written permission from
SPONSORS and/or CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS. ASC may use SPONSORS’ and/or
CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS’ name in ordinary internal business reports concerning
this agreement and in non-commercial publicity announcing the awarding of the contract.
The provisions of this Section of the Agreement shall survive for two (2) years beyond
any termination date specified in Section III or any extension thereof.
12. Force Majeure
SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, and ASC shall not be liable or deemed to
be in default for any delay or failure in performance under this Agreement or interruption
of services resulting, directly or indirectly, from acts of God, civil or military authority,
acts of public enemy, strikes, labor disputes, or any similar cause beyond the reasonable
control of SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, or ASC, provided the affected
party notifies the other party of the delay in writing within ten days of the onset of the
delay.
13. Assignment
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon and enforceable by the
parties and their successors and permitted assigns. However, neither party may assign
any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of
the other.
14. Modification and Waiver
None of the terms of the Agreement may be waived or modified except by an express
agreement in writing signed by SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, and ASC.
Modifications not documented in writing cannot be enforced. The failure or delay of
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either party in enforcing any of its rights under this Agreement shall not be deemed a
continuing waiver or a modification by such party of such right.
15. Governing Law
The validity and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California.
16. Federal Statutes Relating to Nondiscrimination
ASC will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include
but are not limited to (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S. C. sections 1681-1683, and 1685-
1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S. C. section 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) Age discrimination Act of 1975, as amended
(42 U.S.C. sections 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e)
the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.O. 91-616), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g)
sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-d and
290 ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient
records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. section 3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (I) any
other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for
Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirement of any other federal
nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the application.
17. Execution of MOU
This MOU, or any amendment related thereto, may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and
the same agreement. The signature page of this MOU or any amendment may be executed
by way of a manual or authorized digital signature. Delivery of an executed counterpart
of a signature page to this MOU or an amendment by electronic transmission scanned
pages shall be deemed effective as a delivery of a manually or digitally executed
counterpart to this MOU or any amendment.
18. Special Terms and Conditions
ASC, SPONSORS, and CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS agree to comply with other
Special Provisions as outlined in Attachment 4 if applicable and where a Subconsultant
shall provide engineering and design related or other work that are part of services
provided by ASC, SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER, serving as recipient (as
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defined in Uniform Guidance 2 CFR § 200.1) or subrecipient (as defined in Uniform
Guidance 2 CFR § 200.1) of Federal assistance.
19. Notices
Notices under this agreement shall be provided via email to the individuals listed below:
For SPONSORS:
Linh Ly
County of Orange
400 W. Civic Center Drive, Fifth Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92701
linh.ly@ceo.oc.gov
Brian Probolsky
Orange County Council of Governments
3972 Barranca Pkwy, Suite J-127
Irvine, CA 92606
brian@occog.com
Anup Kulkarni
Orange County Transportation Authority
550 S. Main Street, 2nd Floor
Orange, CA 92868
akulkarni@octa.net
Kome Ajise
Southern California Association of Governments
c/o Jeffery Elder, SCAG Chief Counsel
900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90017
elder@scag.ca.gov
Stephanie Blanco
Transportation Corridor Agencies
125 Pacifica, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618-3304
sblanco@thetollroads.com
Harvey De La Torre
Municipal Water District of Orange County
18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
hdelatorre@mwdoc.com
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John Kennedy
Orange County Water District
18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92728-8300
JKennedy@ocwd.com
Laleh Graylee
Administration and Finance, California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd., LH-802
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
lgraylee@fullerton.edu
For CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS:
Luis Tapia
Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission
2677 N. Main Street, Suite 1050
Santa Ana, CA 92705
ltapia@oclafco.org
Robert Thompson
Orange County Sanitation District
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
rthompson@ocsan.gov
For CSU FULLERTON AUXILIARY SERVICES CORPORATION:
Joshua Bilbrew, Associate Director of Sponsored Programs
CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation
1121 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831-3014
jbilbrew@fullerton.edu
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20. Execution
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the SPONSORS, CONTRIBUTING PARTNERS, and the ASC
have executed this Agreement on the date first herein written. This Agreement is to be
signed in counter parts.
For the CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation:
_____________________________________ ___________
Charles D. Kissel, Executive Director Date
For the County of Orange:
_____________________________________ ___________
Michelle Aguirre, County Executive Officer Date
For the Orange County Council of Governments:
_____________________________________ ___________
Brian Probolsky, Executive Director Date
For the Orange County Transportation Authority:
_____________________________________ ___________
Darrell E. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer Date
For the Southern California Association of Governments:
_____________________________________ ___________
Kome Ajise, Executive Director Date
For the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency:
_____________________________________ ___________
Ryan Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer Date
For the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency:
_____________________________________ ___________
Ryan Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer Date
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For the Municipal Water District of Orange County:
_____________________________________ ___________
Larry D. Dick, President of the Board Date
_____________________________________ ___________
Harvey De La Torre, General Manager Date
For the Orange County Water District:
_____________________________________ ___________
Denis R. Bilodeau, President Date
_____________________________________ ___________
John Kennedy, General Manager Date
For the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission:
_____________________________________ ___________
Luis Tapia, Executive Officer Date
For the Orange County Sanitation District:
_____________________________________ ___________
Robert Thompson, General Manager Date
For California State University, Fullerton:
_____________________________________ ___________
Laleh Graylee, Interim Vice President for Date
Administration & Finance/CFO
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Attachment 1: Center for Demographic Research DRAFT Budget: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
1 Salaries $574,363.00 $600,818.00 $642,544.00
2 Benefits $242,562.00 $254,958.00 $270,218.00
3 Supplies $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00
4 Printin & Publications $17,500.00 $17,500.00 $11,000.00
5 Meetin s, Milea e, & Trainin $2,100.00 $2,100.00 $2,100.00
6 Equipment, GIS Data Licenses & Virtual Data Serve $12,513.00 $12,513.00 $12,513.00
7 Expenses $854,538.00 $886,889.00 $943,875.00
8 Federall ne otiated Indirect Cost (IDC) / Overhead: 35.5%1 $303,361.00 $314,845.00 $335,076.00
9 Office space rent (not sub ect to IDC) $86,536.85 $89,132.95 $91,806.94
10 (A) Gross Total Program Costs $1,244,435.85 $1,290,866.95 $1,370,757.94
11 Contributions toward IDC 12 on-CSUF SPONSORS/Contributin Partner (22.0%) $187,998.00 $195,115.00 $207,653.00
13 CSUF contribution (IDC reduction from 35.5% to 22%) $115,363.00 $119,730.00 $127,423.00
14 Total Indirect Cost (IDC) / Overhea $303,361.00 $314,845.00 $335,076.00 15 CSUF Contribution Summary 16 Office space rent: 100%1 (60% paid from IDC; 40% paid by
universit ) $86,536.85 $89,132.95 $91,806.94
17 Administrative Asst. salar support from HSS Dean2 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00
18 Subtotal of CSUF Monetar Contributions $103,536.85 $106,132.95 $108,806.94
19 IDC / Overhead (Rate reduction from 35.5% to 22%)3 $115,363.00 $119,730.00 $127,423.00
20 (B) Total CSUF Contribution $218,899.85 $225,862.95 $236,229.94
21 NET CDR BUDGET TOTAL: (A) - (B) $1,025,536.00 $1,065,004.00 $1,134,528.00 22 Contributin Partner (no seat): LAFCO $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00
23 Contributin Partner (no seat, equiv. to 1/2 seat): OC San $77,272.00 $80,308.00 $85,656.00
24 Cost per full Sponsorship Seat to cover full budget=
(Net Bud et - LAFCO)/ 6.5 seat equivalen $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00
Number of Seats
25 COUNTY 1 $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00
26 OCCOG 1 $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00
27 OCTA 1 $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00
28 TCA 1 $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00
29 SCAG 1 $154,544.00 $160,616.00 $171,312.00
30 MWDOC4 0.5 $77,272.00 $80,308.00 $85,656.00
31 OCWD4 0.5 $77,272.00 $80,308.00 $85,656.00
32 CSUF 1 see above see above see above
33 OC San 0 $77,272.00 $80,308.00 $85,656.00
34 LAFCO 0 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00
35 TOTAL 7 $1,025,536.00 $1,065,004.00 $1,134,528.00
1IDC/Overhead covers direct and indirect support services of CSUF ASC and 60% of space rent. 2Monetary contribution.
3Non-monetary contribution (rate reduction); not included in IV. Funding and Schedule: Payment Schedule for 2026-2029, Page 4.
4MWDOC and OCWD partner to fund one sponsor seat.
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Attachment 2
Proposed CDR 2026-2029 Services and Products
REPORTS
Orange County Progress Report
Produce an annual Orange County Progress Report. This document presents a unified and a
comprehensive picture of Orange County and its 34 cities including its economic health, its
demographic status and trends, and other information of interest to those who might wish to
relocate to Orange County, do business in the County, or otherwise have an interest in the
economic and demographic status and future of Orange County.
Orange County Projections
Complete OCP-2026 dataset and adoption. Following the adoption of OCP-2026, produce a
report containing assumptions, tables, charts, maps, and methodology. Preparation and
development of OCP-2030 and its base year data will begin during this three-year MOU. OCP-
2030 will include Tier 3/city TAZ level for three cities (Anaheim, Irvine, and Newport Beach)
that volunteered to participate in the OCP-2022 pilot Tier 3 program. This data will also be
provided to SCAG for use in their modeling efforts at the Tier 3 level. The OCP dataset
contains population, housing, and employment projections by 2020 census tract, jurisdiction,
Community Analysis Area, and Regional Statistical Area for a 25-year period. This iteration
will include agency boundaries for MWDOC & OCWD.
Orange County Facts and Figures
Update quarterly the Orange County Facts and Figures. This document focuses on the most
frequently asked questions about Orange County demographics and related information.
Boundary and Annexation Report
Working with information provided by OC LAFCO, CDR staff will produce an annual report of
the jurisdictional boundary changes. This multi-page report will contain a map of the year-to-
year boundary changes and a table listing the area change and specific annexations and
incorporations for each calendar year. Detailed annexation and vicinity maps from OC
LAFCO’s approved changes of organization documents will also be included in the report. For
ease of reference and to make the information publicly available, the report will be posted on
OC LAFCO’s website.
Housing Activity Report
Using information from the Housing Inventory System (HIS), CDR staff will produce an annual
report on the housing construction and demolition activity by jurisdiction. Information will be
released in aggregate form at the jurisdiction level in a PDF.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES
Provide Public Information on Orange County Demographics as Requested
Provide information in response to numerous requests made by government agencies, elected
officials, private companies, non-profit organizations, schools, students, and citizens regarding
demographic and related information about Orange County.
Maintain CDR Website
Update the information currently on the CDR website on a regular basis and expand as
information becomes available. CDR will continue to host the Orange County Data Acquisition
Partnership (OCDAP) website as a subsite to CDR’s website.
Provide Information and Analysis to News Media
Provide information, description, interviews, and analysis of demographics to news media to
assist them in doing stories where demographics is the focus.
Update RHNA Allocations
Develop allocations of 2020 RHNA for annexations and incorporations as requested. Provide
data support to local jurisdictions and SCAG during development of the 2028 RHNA. Monitor
RHNA development process to ensure Orange County data is incorporated.
Process Decennial Census and American Community Survey Data
Process Bureau of Census data as it pertains to development of the Orange County Projections
and at the request of CDR Sponsors.
State Data Center Affiliate
The CDR will serve as a State Data Center Affiliate to the Demographic Research Unit of the
California Department of Finance. As an Affiliate, CDR will assist the SDC and Orange County
in disseminating census data and improving public access to census data products consistent
with services CDR already provides.
DATA BASES
Housing Inventory System
The Housing Inventory System (HIS) is a data system that includes all changes to each
jurisdiction’s housing stock, including changes to accessory dwelling units. Data is collected at
the address level and converted into a GIS database by geocoding. After geocoding, quality
analysis efforts include tying activity to parcels and building footprints. Depending on the
jurisdiction, different documents are used to record added units including certificates of use and
occupancy, utility release log, or building final documents. Demolitions and conversions may
be recorded though other recordation. Changes to the mobile home inventory will be verified
with HCD data. This project includes an annual review and sign off process by each jurisdiction
of their geocoded data to ensure accuracy.
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Census Data by Partial TAZ
Update the correspondence tables of 2020 Census blocks to the TAZs after release of Census
Bureau data and GIS shapefiles. As the various census files become available, transportation
modeling variables and other key variables useful for projecting the modeling variables will be
aggregated to TAZ.
Calibrate Age Cohort Component, Shift-Share and Headship Rate Models
Based on data from the Census Bureau, DOF, and EDD data, calibrate the models used to project
county-wide population, housing and employment.
Master Polygon File
Update master polygon file based on the 2020 Census block file for use in development of OCP
dataset and annual population and housing unit estimates. Allocate Census block data to TAZ,
CAA, RSA, MWDOC and OCWD. Working with information from OC LAFCO, the master
polygon file will be updated annually to include changes to agency boundaries: jurisdiction,
MWDOC and OCWD.
Population and Housing Estimates by TAZ (OCP)
Estimates of population and housing by unit type will be developed using the 2020 Census and
American Community Survey data at the split TAZ. From 2014 onwards, housing unit changes
will be geocoded and aggregated to the TAZ. Annual estimates of population and housing will
be produced by TAZ for maintenance of the OCP base file.
Annual Population and Housing Estimates by Partial Census Tract and Sponsor Agency
Estimates of population and housing units developed using the 2020 Census for each of the
special district sponsors will be updated annually. From 2014 onwards, annual estimates
(January 1) of population and housing will be produced by partial census tract and for each of
the special district sponsor agencies: MWDOC and OCWD.
Project Total County Population, Housing, and Employment
Draft assumptions for OCP-2030 will be developed and reviewed by the CDR TAC starting in
this three-year MOU. These will then be incorporated into the macro-level models used to
project population, housing, and employment. The resulting projections will be reviewed by the
CDR TAC and MOC and then brought to the OCCOG TAC and Board for approval as the
controls totals for OCP-2030 in the subsequent MOU cycle.
Projected Population, Housing and Employment by TAZ (OCP)
Preparation and development of OCP-2030 will begin during this MOU cycle. Countywide
population, housing, and employment for years ~2028 through ~2055 will be allocated to
Traffic Analysis Zones split by jurisdictions. Following the allocation, extensive review and
refinement will occur to assure the accuracy of the projections.
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Secondary Variables by TAZ (OCTAM)
Completion of the OCTAM data for OCP-2026 will occur in this MOU cycle. The basic projected
population, housing, and employment from OCP-2026 will be expanded to the 14 OCTAM
variables. These variables will include resident population, group quarters population, employed
residents, median income, occupied single-family dwelling units, occupied multiple-family
dwelling units, household size, retail employment, service employment, K-12 public school
employment, all other employment, school enrollment, university enrollment, and area.
Preparation of the base year OCTAM data for OCP-2030 will begin in this MOU cycle; this will
include work with OCTA on a disaggregation of the service employment category into two
subcategories for the OCP-2030 base year estimates and exploration of including the subunits in
the OCP modeling dataset projection years.
Entitlement Dataset & Support Services
Provide support to Orange County jurisdictions in the development of the entitlements database
and other data requested by SCAG during the development of the 2028 and 2032 RTP/SCS.
Monitor development process to ensure Orange County data is incorporated.
Consolidated Boundary and Annexation Program (CBAS)
CDR staff will report annual jurisdictional boundary and feature changes through the voluntary
program of the U.S. Census Bureau that allows for a consolidated annual review of jurisdiction
boundaries. This review will be done using the official County Surveyor/OC LAFCO
jurisdiction GIS boundary file. Orange County jurisdictions will be able to opt in or out of this
CDR service annually. CDR will notify each participating jurisdiction and OC LAFCO of the
outcome of the BAS review, i.e., whether there were any areas where jurisdiction boundaries
needed to be corrected.
Building Footprints
Using the building footprint geodatabase deliverable accessed through OCDAP, for CDR’s
internal use, CDR will work to append and expand the building footprint attributes in Orange
County by general use type, e.g., residential (with ADUs; using CDR’s HIS address-level
housing activity geodatabase), employment, schools, and accessory structures like carports.
COMMITTEES
Participate in Sponsor Technical Advisory Committees as Requested
Participate in appropriate Sponsor technical advisory committees, such as OCCOG TAC,
County’s Demographic Steering Committee, OCTA’s Modeling TAC, Orange County Data
Acquisition Partnership Steering and Technical Advisory Committee, and SCAG’s Technical
Working Group and other regional working groups.
Coordinate with SCAG and SCAG Committees
This service revolves around the incorporation of OCP into the SCAG growth forecast. This
service includes participation in SCAG expert panels and workshops to develop assumptions for
their population and employment projections; monitoring the discussions relevant to the
development of SCAG’s growth forecast at SCAG policy committees and subregional
coordinator meetings; and coordinating with relevant SCAG staff on this issue.
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Coordinate with University Research Centers
CDR staff will coordinate with UCI and Chapman University research centers to ensure
consistency between the CDR’s forecast and estimates and those produced by these institutes.
2026-2029 CONTRIBUTING PARTNER LAFCO-FUNDED PROJECTS:
Sphere of Influence Estimates: CDR will update its master polygon file on an annual basis
with changes to the county islands and sphere of influence (SOI) boundaries. CDR will produce
annual estimate of January 1 population, housing, and acreage for each of the county islands,
2020 Census Designated Places (CDPs) and SOI polygons upon completion of the annual
Housing Inventory System to maintain this information in preparation for OC LAFCO’s
municipal service reviews. This effort includes updates covering the period from current
January 1 back to the most recent Decennial Census using population control totals from the
State Department of Finance.
Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUCs): On an annual basis after the ACS 5-
year block group data is released, CDR will calculate and identify the Disadvantaged
Unincorporated Communities (DUCs) within Orange County based on LAFCO’s definition.
Each year, CDR will provide LAFCO with a shapefile of the DUCs in Orange County and a
shapefile of the DUC portions within the unincorporated portions of Orange County. The first
regular annual deliverable began in January 2024.
Boundary and Annexation Report: Working with OC LAFCO over the three-year MOU
cycle, CDR will attempt to build a historical reference collection of these reports going back to
2000 as information is available.
2026-2029 CONTRIBUTING PARTNER OC SAN-FUNDED PROJECT: Population Estimates
CDR will update its master polygon file on an annual basis with changes to the OC San
boundaries. CDR will produce annual estimate of January 1 population upon completion of the
annual Housing Inventory System. This effort includes updates covering the period from current
January 1 back to the most recent Decennial Census using population control totals from the
State Department of Finance.
NEW PROJECTS & SERVICES
Annual Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Report
Using information from the Housing Inventory System (HIS), CDR staff will produce an annual
report on the housing construction and demolition activity by jurisdiction of Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADUs). This will include annual activity for multiple years for the 35
jurisdictions and Orange County. Information will be released in aggregate form at the
jurisdiction level in a PDF.
2030 Decennial Census Geographic Support
The CDR will participate in the geographic program updates leading up to the 2030 Decennial
Census. These will include programs such as the Local Update to Census Addresses (LUCA)
program; Block Boundary Suggestion Project (BBSP); and Participant Statistical Area Program
(PSAP) to update block group, census tract, and CDP boundaries.
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Attachment 4: Special Terms and Conditions
1. Invoicing for Payment
Prompt Payment to Subconsultants, if applicable: ASC or Subconsultant shall pay any sub-
tier consultant for satisfactorily completed work no later than ten (10) days of receipt of each
payment from SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER unless a longer period is agreed
to in writing. Any delay or postponement of payment over thirty (30) calendar days may take
place only for good cause and with SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER’s prior
written approval. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual,
administrative, or judicial remedies otherwise available to the ASC or Subconsultant in the
event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the ASC, deficient subconsultant
performance, and/or noncompliance by a subconsultant. This clause applies to both
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and non-DBE subconsultants.
2. Written and Electronic Versions of Work Products and Related Work Materials
All work products produced under the Agreement shall contain the following disclaimer:
“The preparation of this report has been financed in part through grant(s) from the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The contents of this report reflect
the views of the author who is responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented
herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of CDR
Sponsors, Contributing Partners, or DOT. This report does not constitute a standard,
specification or regulation.”
3. Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations
ASC shall perform all services under the Agreement in accordance and in full compliance
with all applicable Federal, State and local statutes, rules, regulations, and policies and
procedures and shall secure and maintain all licenses or permits required by law.
4. Contingency Fees or other Unlawful Consideration
a. ASC certifies, by execution of this MOU, except bona fide employees or bona fide
established commercial or selling agencies maintained by ASC for the purpose of
securing business, no person or external agency has been employed or retained by ASC
to solicit or secure the Agreement for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or
contingency fee for breach or violation of this warranty, SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING
PARTNER has the right in its sole discretion to terminate its partnership from the
Agreement with its only obligation to pay for the value of the work actually performed,
or to deduct from the Agreement price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such
commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingency fee.
b. ASC further certifies that the Agreement was not obtained or secured through rebates,
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kickbacks or other unlawful consideration either promised or paid to any SPONSOR or
CONTRIBUTING PARTNER employee. For breach or violation of this warranty,
SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER shall have the right, in its discretion, to
terminate its partnership from the Agreement without liability, to pay only for the value
of work performed, or to deduct from the Agreement price or otherwise recover the full
amount of each rebate, kickback or other unlawful consideration.
5. Records Retention and Audits
a. ASC and its Subconsultant(s), if applicable, shall maintain all source documents, books,
and records connected with their performance of the Agreement for a minimum of three
(3) years from the date that SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER makes final
payment to ASC or until audit resolution is achieved for each annual OWP Agreement
(between SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER and Caltrans), whichever is later,
and all other related, pending matters are closed.
b. ASC shall establish and maintain, an accounting system conforming to Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to support invoices which segregate and
accumulate the costs of the applicable Project Number(s) by line item and produce
Quarterly Reports which clearly identify reimbursable costs and other expenditures
related to such Project Number(s).
c. Upon request, at any time during normal business hours and as often as SPONSOR or
CONTRIBUTING PARTNER, The State Controller, County Auditors (in SCAG region),
or other government agencies or any duly authorized representative may deem necessary,
ASC shall make available for examination all of its records with respect to all matters
covered by the Agreement for purposes of audit, examination, or to make copies or
transcripts of such records, including, but not limited to, contracts, invoices, payrolls,
personnel records, conditions of employment and other records relating to all matters
covered by the Agreement. Such records and access to the facilities and premises of ASC
shall be made available during the period of performance of the Agreement, and for a
minimum of four (4) years following the close of SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING
PARTNER’s Fiscal Year.
d. ASC agrees and shall require that all of its agreements with Subconsultant(s), if
applicable, contain provisions requiring adherence to this section in its entirety.
6. Federal and State Lobbying Activities Certification
a. ASC certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that no State or Federal funds have
been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER,
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
State or Federal agency, a Member of the State Legislature or United States Congress, an
officer or employee of the Legislature or Congress, or any employee of a Member of the
Legislature or Congress in connection with the awarding of any State or Federal contract,
the making of any State or Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering
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into of any cooperative agreement, or the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment,
or modification of any State or Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
b. If any funds other than State or Federal funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency,
a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, ASC shall complete and submit Federal Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure
Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with those form instructions.
c. This certification is a material representation of fact, upon which reliance was placed
when the Agreement was entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite
for making or entering into the Agreement pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352.
d. ASC also agrees that it will require that the language of this certification be included in
all agreements with subconsultants which are funded wholly or in part by any funds
provided herein and which exceed $100,000 and that all such Subconsultants, if
applicable, shall certify and disclose accordingly.
7. Certifications and Assurances
a. ASC shall adhere to the requirements contained in SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING
PARTNER’s annual Certification and Assurances (FHWA and FTA “Metropolitan
Transportation Planning Process Certification”) submitted as part of SPONSOR or
CONTRIBUTING PARTNER’s OWP, pursuant to 23 CFR 450.334 and 23 U.S.C. 134.
This Certification shall be published annually in SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING
PARTNER’s OWP. Such requirements shall apply to ASC to the same extent as
SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER and may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VI Assurance executed by California
under 23 U.S.C. 324 and 29 U.S.C. 794;
(2) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327, as
amended) and the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT)
implementing regulations (49 CFR 27, 37, and 38).
b. ASC shall additionally comply with the requirements contained in the annual FTA
“Certifications and Assurances for FTA Assistance,” including “Certifications and
Assurances Required of Each Applicant” and the “Lobbying Certification” in compliance
with 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53; published annually in SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING
PARTNER’s OWP. Such assurances shall apply to ASC to the same extent as SPONSOR
or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER, and include but are not limited to the following areas:
(1) Standard Assurances
(2) Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters for Primary Covered
Transactions
(3) Drug Free Work Place Agreement
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(4) Intergovernmental Review Assurance
(5) Nondiscrimination Assurance
(6) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
(7) Certification and Assurances required by the U.S. Office of Management and
Budget
c. ASC shall require its Subconsultant(s), if applicable, to comply with these Certifications,
and agrees to furnish documentation at no cost to SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING
PARTNER to support this requirement that all of its agreements with Subconsultant(s)
contain provisions requiring adherence to this section in its entirety.
8. Cost Principles
a. ASC agrees to comply with the following:
(1) the Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, 48 Code of Federal Regulations, Federal
Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, Part 31, et seq., 2 CFR Part 225 (Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards), “Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments,” and
successors thereto, shall be used to determine the allowability of individual project
cost items, and
(2) the Federal administrative procedures in accordance with “Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,” 2 CFR
Part 200, et seq., and successors thereto.
b. Any costs for which ASC receives payment or credit that is determined by a subsequent
audit or other review by either SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER, Caltrans or
other State or Federal authorities to be unallowable under, but not limited to, 2 CFR Part
225 ( Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements
for Federal Awards, or successor there to); 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 31; or 2 CFR Part
200, et seq., and successors thereto, are to be repaid by ASC within thirty (30) days of
ASC receiving notice of audit findings. Should ASC fail to reimburse moneys due
SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER within thirty (30) days of demand, or within
such other period as may be agreed between Parties hereto, SPONSOR or
CONTRIBUTING PARTNER is authorized to withhold future payments due ASC.
c. ASC agrees to furnish documentation to SPONSOR or CONTRIBUTING PARTNER to
support this requirement that all of its agreements with Subconsultants, if applicable,
contain provisions requiring adherence to this section in its entirety.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2026-4896 Agenda Date:5/27/2026 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY OF THE FORMER LOS ALISOS WATER
DISTRICT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Authorize staff to take all steps necessary to work with Irvine Ranch Water District and the
Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission to bring to effect the annexation of the
area serviced by the Los Alisos Water Recycling Plant to Orane County Sanitation District;
B. Authorize the General Manager to execute associated Annexation documents in a form
approved by General Counsel; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 26-XX, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District authorizing initiation of proceedings and requesting the
Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission to undertake proceedings for the
Annexation to the Orange County Sanitation District, of territory in the Irvine Ranch Water
District”.
BACKGROUND
A portion of Irvine Ranch Water District’s (IRWD)service area formerly comprised the Los Alisos
Water District.Currently,IRWD has sole authority to provide wastewater collection,transmission,
and treatment of the “Los Alisos Area”via their operation of the Los Alisos Water Recycling Plant.
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San)and IRWD’s November 2025 Flow Exchange Agreement
committed the parties to jointly apply to the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission
(OC LAFCO)to adopt concurrent resolutions proposing the annexation of the Los Alisos Area to OC
San to potentially provide OC San’s wastewater treatment capability to IRWD’s service of that area.
The Los Alisos Area is depicted in Exhibit “A” of the attached proposed Resolution.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators,stakeholders,and
neighboring communities
·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
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·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
or standard
PROBLEM
Properties in the Los Alisos Area receive sewer service exclusively from IRWD.The Los Alisos Area
is not currently within OC San’s jurisdiction;therefore,OC San is not authorized to provide services
for this area.With OC San’s and IRWD’s recent approvals of a new Flow Exchange Agreement and
Green Acres Project (“GAP”)Flows Agreement (the “2025 Agreements”),IRWD has the potential to
build greater efficiency and economies into its wastewater treatment services if flows from this area
could potentially be conveyed and treated by OC San’s regional wastewater treatment and recycling
systems.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Adopt a Resolution to authorize the initiation of the application for annexation of the Los Alisos Area
to OC San’s service area through the OC LAFCO approval process.
TIMING CONCERNS
The annexation of the Los Alisos Area requires OC LAFCO approval and early initiation of this
process is necessary to avoid unnecessary delays and to provide IRWD with the flexibility to optimize
operations between its facilities.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
IRWD’s ability to build greater efficiency and economies into its wastewater treatment services would
remain constrained and potential flows from the Los Alisos area could not be conveyed to OC San.These
limitations could hinder regional efficiency,prevent the opportunity for OC San to receive additional flows and
associated revenue, and leave the service area with inconsistent cost-of-service alignment.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
November 2025 -Approved and authorized 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 approved and authorized 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Annexation will provide IRWD additional treatment flexibility and provide IRWD and those it serves a
more robust system. OC San has capacity to account for this annexation.
CEQA
The action is exempt from CEQA under the Class 20 categorical exemptions set forth in CEQA
Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations)Section 15320.Section 15320 (Class 20)“consists of
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changes in the organization or reorganization of local governmental agencies where the changes do
not change the geographical area in which previously existing powers are exercised.”Specifically,
this project is exempt because this annexation is only an administrative boundary change of OC
San’s service area.
A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office after approval of
this item.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Annexation of the area serviced by IRWD within the Los Alisos Area into OC San’s service boundary
will provide long-term financial and operational benefits.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Resolution No. OC SAN 26-XX
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OC SAN 26-XX- 1
RESOLUTION NO. OC SAN 26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT AUTHORIZING
INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS AND REQUESTING THE
ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNEXATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT, OF TERRITORY IN THE IRVINE RANCH WATER
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Orange County Sanitation District (“OC San”) is a duly organized
County Sanitation District, existing pursuant to the County Sanitation District Act
(California Health & Safety Code Section 4700 et seq.). OC San owns, operates, and
maintains sewage collection, treatment, and disposal facilities; and
WHEREAS, Irvine Ranch Water District (“IRWD”) is organized and exists
pursuant to the California Water District Law, California Water Code Section 34000 et
seq. IRWD also owns, operates, and maintains sewage collection, treatment, recycling,
and disposal facilities; and
WHEREAS, while the majority of IRWD’s service area is within OC San’s
jurisdictional boundary, a portion of IRWD’s service area consisting of the former Los
Alisos Water District service area, which was consolidated with IRWD on December 31,
2000, with IRWD as the consolidated successor district, (“Los Alisos Area”) is outside of
OC San’s jurisdictional boundary and sphere of influence. The Los Alisos Area is depicted
in Exhibit 1, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, IRWD is the wastewater service provider for the Los Alisos Area; and
WHEREAS, IRWD is prohibited from bringing sewage into OC San 's service area
that may reach OC San's facilities, directly or indirectly, from outside of the OC San
service area without OC San authorization; and
WHEREAS, IRWD does not send or intend to send sewage, treated sewage, or
solids from the Los Alisos Area to OC San facilities at this time, but to allow for that
capability in the future, OC San and IRWD have agreed to seek annexation of the Los
Alisos Area into OC San’s jurisdictional boundary;
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OC SAN 26-XX- 2
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration thereof, the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND
ORDER:
Section 1: Expansion of Service Area. OC San is hereby authorized to initiate,
and alternatively consents to, and supports IRWD initiating, and the Orange County Local
Agency Formation Commission is requested to undertake proceedings to expand OC
San’s Service Area to include the above referenced Los Alisos Area.
Section 2: Authority. This proposal is made pursuant to the Cortese-Knox
Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, California Government Code
Section 56000 et seq.
Section 3: Fees. The proposed boundary expansion shall be subject to all
required fees.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District held May 27, 2026.
________________________________
Ryan P. Gallagher
Chairperson
Attest:
_________________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Scott C. Smith
General Counsel
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OC SAN 26-XX- 3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OC SAN 26-XX was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 27th of May 2026, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of the Orange County Sanitation District this 27th of May 2026.
__________________________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
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OC SAN 26-XX- 4
Exhibit “1”
Los Alisos Area
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2026-4942 Agenda Date:5/27/2026 Agenda Item No:4.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
SUPERCRITICAL WATER OXIDATION DEMONSTRATION AT PLANT NO.1,PROJECT NO.RE21
-01
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Authorize the General Manager to modify the Professional Services Agreement to 374Water
Systems,Inc.for the Supercritical Water Oxidation Demonstration at Plant No.1,Project No.RE21-
01,to reduce the acceptance capacity of the Nix6 system to 3.25 tons per day from 6 tons per day,
while 374Water Systems,Inc.continues to make process improvements toward achieving the goal of
6 tons per day.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San)collects and processes approximately 185 million
gallons of wastewater per day.Cleaning this water results in concentrated solids.In December
2021,the Board approved a demonstration project for a new type of solids treatment technology
called Supercritical Water Oxidation.
The purpose of this research project is to demonstrate the performance and industrial readiness of
374Water Systems,Inc.’s Nix6 to reliably destroy organic solids.The unit was not intended to
significantly impact OC San’s daily solids treatment of 550 tons per day,but rather to demonstrate the
technology potential within the wastewater industry.The Nix6 is envisioned as a first step toward
future,larger scale units.The reduction in acceptance capacity criterion will not affect OC San’s
solids processing capacity.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Provide technology leadership to the wastewater industry
·Search for technology solutions to neutralize constituents of emerging concern
PROBLEM
374Water Systems,Inc.continues to develop the Nix6 system.The unit,as currently configured,can
consistently process 3.25 tons of solids per day.As a result,the current acceptance criterion cannot
be met at this time.
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PROPOSED SOLUTION
Modify the acceptance criterion to allow delivery of the unit while 374Water Systems,Inc.continues
process improvements and further development of the technology.
TIMING CONCERNS
The research unit is currently being manufactured by 374Water Systems,Inc.Without revisions to
the acceptance criterion,there will continue to be a delay in installation and evaluation of the
technology.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Not taking action will delay the installation of the research unit currently being manufactured by
374Water Systems, Inc.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
December 2021 -Approved a Professional Services Agreement to 374Water Systems,Inc.for the
Supercritical Water Oxidation Demonstration at Plant No.1,Project No.RE21-01,to provide goods
and services for demonstration of the 374Water AirSCWO Nix6 System,for an amount not to exceed
$5,139,000;and approved contingency funds for Project No.RE21-01 for a combined total not to
exceed $514,000 (10%).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
The project is exempt from CEQA,and a Notice of Exemption was filed with the OC Clerk-Recorder
on November 23, 2021.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
N/A
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2026-4867 Agenda Date:5/27/2026 Agenda Item No:5.
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2026-2027 PROPOSED WORK PLAN
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the General Manager’s FY2026-2027 Proposed Work Plan.
BACKGROUND
Each year,the General Manager prepares a work plan that supports Orange County Sanitation
District’s (OC San)strategic goals and initiatives during the fiscal year.The General Manager’s FY
2026-2027 Proposed Work Plan includes 25 individual goals under four categories:Business
Principles, Environmental Stewardship, Wastewater Management, and Workplace Environment.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
or standard
·Plan for and execute succession, minimizing vacant position times
·Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
·Maintain and adhere to appropriate internal planning documents (Biosolids,Odor,and Energy
Master Plans)
·Use all practical and effective means for resource recovery
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The proposed goals are intended to serve as tactical implementation actions supporting the Strategic
Focus Areas, Policy Topics, and Levels of Service established in OC San’s 2025 Strategic Plan.
Twenty-five goals are proposed for next year,including one carried-over goal from the previous year,
as well as new goals that will ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All items included in the General Manager’s Work Plan are budgeted in the FY 2026-2028 Budget.
ATTACHMENT
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·FY 2026-27 General Manager’s Proposed Work Plan
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May 27, 2026
TO: Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors FROM: Robert C. Thompson General Manager
SUBJECT: General Manager’s FY 2026-2027 Proposed Work Plan I am pleased to present my proposed Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The plan has
been developed to support the Strategic Plan and is organized under four Strategic
Planning categories: Business Principles, Environmental Stewardship, Wastewater Management, and Workplace Environment. The proposed goals are intended to serve as tactical implementation actions supporting the Strategic Focus Areas, Policy Topics, and Levels of Service established in OC San’s 2025 Strategic Plan. Twenty-five goals are
proposed for next year, including one carried-over goal from the previous year, as well as
new goals that will ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. In addition, we will continue to advance innovation, sound financial management, and workforce development while maintaining the high level of service we have committed to providing.
1. Business Principles
• Records Management Program Assessment – Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Records Management Program by March 31, 2027, to
evaluate program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and modernization needs. Deliver a summary report with identified gaps, risks, and recommended improvements, including a prioritized implementation roadmap for consideration by executive leadership by June 30, 2027.
• GRM Offsite Storage Review and Consolidation – Complete an inventory of offsite records storage and develop a consolidation plan. Scope includes inventory review, identification of records eligible for destruction or digitization, and development of a multi-year implementation plan to improve storage
efficiency and records availability by June 30, 2027.
• Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise – Conduct a cybersecurity tabletop exercise with key stakeholders to walk through a simulated cyber incident to
test how the organization would respond to scenarios such as ransomware,
data breaches or insider threat by June 30, 2027. The tabletop exercise will validate OC San's incident response plan to determine whether existing procedures are clear, realistic and actionable.
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• Cost of Service Study and Rate Schedule – (1) Complete a comprehensive
cost of service study to evaluate revenue requirements and ensure equitable
allocation of costs across customer classes by December 31, 2026. (2) Develop and implement a five-year rate plan that sustainably funds capital improvement projects (CIP) and ongoing operations while maintaining financial stability and transparency by April 30, 2027.
• Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) Agreements – Complete consolidation of agreements with IRWD and support the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) process by June 30, 2027.
• Logistics Center Planning – Conduct a modern logistics and warehouse space study by December 31, 2026, in preparation for occupancy into the new building within the established project schedule.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) – Research and develop an enhanced Enterprise Risk Management framework by June 30, 2027.
• Customer Service Portal and Online Modules – Develop and implement secure, user-friendly online customer service modules, including capital facility capacity fee applications, claims processing, rebates, payment processing, and status tracking capabilities by June 30, 2027.
• Online Document Accessibility - Establish and implement agencywide standards and processes to ensure all PDF documents meet federal accessibility requirements to comply with the Department of Justice 2024 Title
II ADA rule by adopting WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This effort will include incorporation of accessible design practices, staff training, and ongoing monitoring by June 30, 2027.
• Asset Management - Complete the study to incorporate real time data into the
asset management plan by June 30, 2027.
• Cost Estimating Services - Award an on-call cost estimating contract to more
closely follow industry trends and evolving market conditions by April 30, 2027.
• Project Management Cash Flow and Project Scheduling Audit - Select a consultant to evaluate the Project Management Division's existing cash flow,
earned value and schedule forecasting methods, tools, and processes and recommend practical and implementable improvements that strengthen cash flow predictability and project scheduling accuracy across all project phases by February 28, 2027.
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2. Environmental Stewardship
• Biosolids Management Outreach Program – Develop and implement an outreach program by June 30, 2027, to evaluate and communicate biosolids management options, including Deep Well Injection and Supercritical Water Oxidation. Scope includes stakeholder engagement, information sharing, and
coordination with regulatory and industry partners to support future decision-
making.
• Siphon Cleaning Program Implementation – Receive consultant’s plan to
perform the inspection of seven large diameter siphons and complete permitting by June 30, 2027.
• Air Compliance Training and Workforce Development – Develop air
compliance training modules for select Operations and Maintenance (O&M) workgroups based on compliance obligations tracked through Cornerstone. Targeted workgroups and topics will be identified collaboratively by Environmental Services Department and O&M for each module. The training would be assigned as part of onboarding new staff and as a refresher. An initial
pilot module for Power Plant Operators will be developed by June 30, 2027.
• Pretreatment Information Management System – (Carried over from FY 25/26) Develop a comprehensive scope of work for a Pretreatment Information
Management System (PIMS). This new system will enhance the administration
and regulatory compliance of the industrial pretreatment program and serve as a modern replacement for OC San’s outdated iPAC system. To be completed by June 30, 2027.
• Administrative Enforcement Proceeding Guidelines - Update guidelines for navigating administrative enforcement proceedings to enhance defensibility for pretreatment enforcement actions. To be completed by June 30, 2027.
• Industrial Waste Survey Tier II - Develop a comprehensive scope of work for a professional service contract with a qualified vendor to independently verify over 5,000 facilities in OC San’s service area that are likely to qualify as industrial users under OC San's Pretreatment Program. Verification includes
initial screenings and field checks. To be completed by June 30, 2027. 3. Wastewater Management
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation-Operations and Maintenance RFP – Develop and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for AI-driven
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operational decision-support tools to enhance Operations and Maintenance using integrated data systems by June 30, 2027.
• Deep Well Injection – Award a Design-Builder for Phase 1 Services (Preliminary Design, Preconstruction, and test well drilling) by March 31, 2027.
4. Workplace Environment
• Initiation of Agencywide Classification and Compensation Study – (1) Launch an agencywide Classification and Compensation Study by issuing a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for a qualified vendor by December 31, 2026. (2) Initiate the first phase of the classification review. This phase will include kickoff project, data collection, and initial draft classification specification updates by June 30, 2027.
• Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Recertification – Complete and submit the renewal application for Plant No. 1 VPP STAR recognition by June 30, 2027, ensuring all required documentation, performance metrics, and safety program elements meet Cal/VPP standards to maintain VPP STAR status.
• Seismic Emergency Exercise - Conduct a full-scale seismic emergency response exercise by June 30, 2027 involving operations, maintenance, supervisory staff, and the Emergency Operations Command team, to evaluate
personnel safety, process shutdown procedures, and coordination with local
emergency responders.
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STEERING COMMITTEE
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File #:2026-4905 Agenda Date:5/27/2026 Agenda Item No:CS-1
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Significant exposure to litigation.
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
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·Memorandum from General Counsel
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Scott C. Smith
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Memorandum
Honorable Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee
From:
Date:
Re:
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on May 27, 2026, for the purpose of conferring with its legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation to which the Orange County Sanitation District may be a party.0F1 The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2). Respectfully submitted,
SCOTT C. SMITH
1 The claim forming the basis for potential litigation is available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Board located at 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Headquarters
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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File #:2026-4910 Agenda Date:5/27/2026 Agenda Item No:CS-2
FROM:Robert Thompson, General Manager
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
RECOMMENDATION: Convene in Closed Session:
Number of Cases: 1
Michael Oberly v.Orange County Sanitation District and Does 1-25,Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2025-01489491-CU-OE-CJC.
BACKGROUND
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the
Board,the Chairperson may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real
estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters.
Reports relating to (a)purchase and sale of real property;(b)matters of pending or potential
litigation;(c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives;or which are exempt
from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act,may be reviewed by the Board during
a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection.At such time the Board takes
final action on any of these subjects, the minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957, or 54957.6, as noted
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda
package:
·Memorandum from General Counsel
Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 5/19/2026Page 1 of 1
powered by Legistar™
Scott C. Smith
(949) 263-
Phone: (949) 263-2600 | Fax: (949) 260-0972
bbklaw.com
Memorandum
Honorable Chair and Members of the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee
From:
Date:
Re:
The Steering Committee will hold a closed session on May 27, 2026, for the purpose of conferring with its legal counsel regarding existing litigation to which the Orange County Sanitation District is a party. The title of the case is Michael Oberly v. Orange County Sanitation District and Does
1-25, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01489491-CU-OE-CJC. The closed session will be held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1).
Respectfully submitted, SCOTT C. SMITH
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
COMMON ACRONYMS
ACWA Association of California
Water Agencies LOS Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal
APWA American Public Works
Association MGD Million Gallons Per Day RWQCB Regional Water Quality
Control Board
AQMD Air Quality Management
District MOU Memorandum of
Understanding SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA National Environmental Policy
Act SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board
CARB California Air Resources
Board NGOs Non-Governmental
Organizations SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority
CASA California Association of
Sanitation Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System SCADA Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition
CCTV Closed Circuit Television NWRI National Water Research
Institute SCAP
Southern California
Alliance of Publicly Owned
CEQA California Environmental
Quality Act O & M Operations & Maintenance SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality
Management District
CIP Capital Improvement
Program OCCOG Orange County Council of
Governments SOCWA South Orange County
Wastewater Authority
CRWQCB California Regional Water
Quality Control Board OCHCA Orange County Health Care
Agency SRF Clean Water State
Revolving Fund
CWA Clean Water Act OCSD Orange County Sanitation District SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
CWEA California Water Environment Association OCWD Orange County Water District SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station SWRCB State Water Resources
Control Board
EMT Executive Management Team OSHA Occupational Safety and
Health Administration TDS Total Dissolved Solids
EPA US Environmental Protection Agency PCSA
Professional
Consultant/Construction TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PDSA Professional Design Services
Agreement TSS Total Suspended Solids
gpd gallons per day PFAS
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances WDR Waste Discharge
Requirements
GWRS Groundwater Replenishment
System PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid WEF Water Environment
Federation
ICS Incident Command System PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation
IERP Integrated Emergency
Response Plan POTW Publicly Owned Treatment
Works WIFIA Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act
JPA Joint Powers Authority ppm parts per million WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
LAFCO Local Agency Formation
Commission PSA Professional Services
Agreement WRDA Water Resources
Development Act
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS – A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater.
BENTHOS – The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) – The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water.
BIOGAS – A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used
as a fuel.
BIOSOLIDS – Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for
commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) – Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
COLIFORM BACTERIA – A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere, used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater.
COLLECTIONS SYSTEM – In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) – A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
CONTAMINANTS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN (CPC) – Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants.
DILUTION TO THRESHOLD (D/T) – The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample.
GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) – In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming (“greenhouse effect”).
GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (GWRS) – A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California’s current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and OCSD provides 70
million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) – Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) – A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS
process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment.
NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) – A large group (over 6,000) of human-made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects.
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) – An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon).
PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents.
PLUME – A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) – A municipal wastewater treatment plant.
SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE – A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment.
SANITARY SEWER – Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater.
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD) – Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and
regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry.
SECONDARY TREATMENT – Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
SLUDGE – Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) – The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TRICKLING FILTER – A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them.
URBAN RUNOFF – Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
WASTEWATER – Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
WATERSHED – A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD’s service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.