HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2026 Administration Committee MinutesOrange County Sanitation District
Minutes for the
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:00 PM
Headquarters - Board Room
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District
was called to order by Committee Chairwoman Christine Marick on Wednesday, May 13,
2026 at 5:02 p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters and led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Assistant Clerk of the Board Jackie Castro declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
ABSENT:Jordan Nefulda
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Thompson, General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General
Manager; Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering; Laura Maravilla, Director of Human
Resources; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations and Maintenance; Wally Ritchie, Director
of Finance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Jackie Castro, Assistant Clerk of
the Board; Mo Abiodun; Sam Choi; Daisy Covarrubias; Thys DeVries; Justin Fenton; Al
Garcia; Mark Kawamoto; Rebecca Long; Tom Meregillano; Rob Michaels; Tania Moore;
Aldwin Ramirez; Collette Stewart; Don Stokes; Thomas Vu; Kevin Work; and Ruth Zintzun
were present in the Board Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel; Robert Lowe, Alliant Insurance
Services; Cori Takkinen and Kerri West, Townsend Public Affairs, were present in the Board
Room.
Director Jose Medrano left the room at 5:04 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Marick notified the Committee that OC San Administrative Offices would be closed on
Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. General Manager Rob Thompson did not
provide a report.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2026-4732
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Administration Committee held April 8,
2026.
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
2. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER
ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
2026-4749
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Third Quarter Financial Report
for the period ended March 31, 2026.
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
3. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31, 2026
2026-4750
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Third Quarter Treasurer’s
Report for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT ON WEB MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
RENEWAL
2026-4861
Originator: Wally Ritchie
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
5. CAPITAL FACILITY CAPACITY CHARGE SUPPORT SERVICES,
SPECIFICATION NO. CS-2026-717BD
2026-4882
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to CityTech Solutions,
Inc. to perform Capital Facility Capacity Charge (CFCC) Support Services,
Specification No. CS-2026-717BD, for a total amount not to exceed $178,970;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $17,897 (10%).
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jordan Nefulda
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ABSTENTIONS:None
6. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 2026-4887
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of April 2026.
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
7. LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH-TRIPLE QUADRUPOLE MASS
SPECTROMETER (LC-MS/MS)
2026-4894
Originator: Lan Wiborg
Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to Agilent Technologies for the purchase of a
replacement Liquid Chromatograph-Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
(LC-MS/MS) System for a total amount not to exceed $453,000.
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
8. GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2026-4895
Originator: Wally Ritchie
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A. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the
General Manager’s authority for the period of January 1, 2026, to March 31,
2026; and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM) Sole Source List:
·FLIR Systems - Infrared Cameras
·SIPCO Mechanical Linkage Solutions - Clarifier Gearboxes
·SUEZ WTS/Veolia WTS/Infilco Degremont - Bar Screen Repair Parts
·VOYA Financial - 401(A) Retirement Plan
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
Director Medrano returned to the room at 5:05 p.m.
9. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 2026-4876
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of April 2026.
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
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10. PROPOSED OUTREACH STRATEGY FOR ANTICIPATED RATE
PLAN ADJUSTMENTS
2026-4875
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
Approve the proposed Outreach Strategy for the anticipated rate plan adjustments.
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
Director Chad Wanke left the room at 5:22 p.m.
11. PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROPOSED STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2026-2028
2026-4893
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
Receive and file the Public Affairs Proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2028.
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Jordan Nefulda and Chad Wanke
ABSTENTIONS:None
Director Wanke returned to the room at 5:31 p.m.
12. JANITORIAL & FLOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES, SPECIFICATION
NO. S-2024-646BD
2026-4862
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
A. Approve a one-time contingency increase of $63,697 (4.6%) to the General
Services Contract with Gamboa Services Inc., DBA Corporate Image
Maintenance, for Janitorial & Floor Maintenance Services at Headquarters and
Plant Nos. 1 and 2, Specification No. S-2024-646BD, for the period April 1,
2026, through March 31, 2027, for a revised contingency amount not to exceed
$203,859 (14.6%), resulting in a new annual contract amount of $1,605,482;
and
B. Approve an annual contingency not to exceed 20% for all remaining renewal
periods and tie each to General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the
Director of Industrial Relations, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code
Sections 465, 466, and 467.
AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
13. INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE 2026-4881
Originator: Wally Ritchie
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AYES:Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Melinda Liu,
Christine Marick, Jose Medrano, Andrew Nguyen, David Shawver,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jordan Nefulda
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
14. INSURANCE UPDATE 2026-4672
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Information Item.
15. FY 2026-27 AND 2027-28 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET EXPENDITURES
2026-4899
Originator: Mike Dorman
Information Item.
16. ENGINEERING CONTRACTS 2026-4900
Originator: Mike Dorman
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Mr. Dorman provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Engineering Contracts
covering project creation, contract and agreement types, on-call planning and
construction contracts, master agreements, engineering service agreements,
construction contracts, progressive design-build, master service agreements,
supplemental and programming engineering services.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Marick declared the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. to the next Regular Administration
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
_____________________
Jackie Castro, CMC
Assistant Clerk of the Board
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