HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-2026 Board Meeting MinutesORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 27, 2026
Headquarters - Board Room
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes May 27, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Chairman Ryan Gallagher on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00
p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters. Director Andrew Nguyen
delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
The Clerk of the Board declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
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; Wally Ritchie, Director of
Finance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board;Mo
Abiodun, Sam Choi, Daisy Covarrubias, Don Cutler, Thys DeVries, Martin Dix, Brian
Finkelstein, John Frattali, Al Garcia, David Haug, Tom Meregillano, Victoria Pilko, Becky
Polcyn, Rob Michaels, Tania Moore, Aldwin Ramirez, Valerie Ratto, Brian Terrell, Thomas
Vu, Kevin Work, and Ruth Zintzun were present in the Board Room. Donald Stone, Jacob
Dalgoff were present virtually.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel; and Phil Lem, Special Counsel, Payne
& Fears were present in the Board Room. Michael Miller was present virtually.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public Comments were received from Ted Beresford and Kathy Stephens who spoke in
opposition of the construction activities on Rhone Lane. Cherylle Barrido spoke in support of
the 20-year service award provided to CIP Project Manager Victoria Pilko. Donald Stone,
Lead Electrical Technician spoke in opposition of an OC San Policy SOP-111 Medical
Program Procedure.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2026-4903
Originator: Kelly Lore
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20-year Service Awards
Victoria Pilko, CIP Project Manager - Division 750
2.RECOGNITION OF BOARD CHAIRMAN RYAN P. GALLAGHER 2026-4864
Originator: Kelly Lore
The Board of Directors and Staff will recognize Board Chairman Ryan Gallagher for his
service as Orange County Sanitation District’s Board Chairman.
REPORTS:
Chair Gallagher announced that the Directors and Alternate Directors would receive talking
points highlighting OC San activities to assist in reporting to their agencies on OC San
outreach efforts.
Chair Gallagher announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of former Seal
Beach Mayor Sandra Massa-Lavitt who passed away earlier this month. He stated that
Sandra was a lifelong public servant who represented the City of Seal Beach on the OC San
Board of Directors as an active Alternate Director from January 2015 to January 2019;
Director from February 2019 to February 2023; and served as a member of the Operations
Committee, Steering Committee, and Chair of the HQ Complex Ad Hoc Committee.
Mr. Thompson provided an update on the recent GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems
MMA tank overheating incident. He stated that OC San actively monitored the situation and
coordinated with WEROC who participated in Orange County EOC calls and provided
updates alongside OC San’s Risk Management team. OC San's Executive Management
Team also actively monitored the incident and discussed contingency planning for potential
impacts ranging from chemicals entering the sewer system to possible damage to major
sewer infrastructure. Mr. Thompson stated that GKN is currently under an OC San
Enforcement Compliance Schedule Agreement related to recurrent sewer blockage violations;
and that OC San would continue to monitor conditions and evaluate any necessary follow-up
actions.
Mr. Thompson reported that the Cal/VPP team had recommended Plant No. 2 and the pump
stations for Cal/VPP STAR recognition, the highest level of recognition within California’s
Voluntary Protection Program. The prestigious designation recognizes sites that demonstrate
excellence in workplace safety, maintain effective injury and illness prevention programs,
comply with Cal/OSHA requirements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. He
stated the recommendation is currently under review by Cal/OSHA management, and would
expect an official response within the next few months.
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Mr. Thompson reported on his attendance at recent events which provided tours and
presentations with: International Water Utility CEO Exchange; and Council Member Tours
with the cities of: Newport Beach, Irvine, and Fountain Valley.
Mr. Thompson also reported that OC San received the Excellence in Public Information and
Communications Award from the California Association of Public Information Officials, “Take
Your Kid To Work Day event”, and the Platinum Peak Performance Award from the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies, who recognize member agencies for achieving 100
percent water discharge permit compliance over a consecutive five-year period .
PUBLIC HEARING:
3.AB 2561 COMPLIANCE - ANNUAL REPORT ON EMPLOYEE
VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
2026-4909
Originator: Laura Maravilla
A. Conduct a Public Hearing to present the status of vacancies, recruitment and
retention:
1.Open Public Hearing
2.Receive Staff report and recommendations
3.Report of written communications by the Clerk of the Board
4.Public Comment
5.Close Public Hearing
6.Discussion by Board
B. Receive and file the Annual Report on Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention.
ELECTIONS:
4.NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON OF
THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
2026-4810
Originator: Kelly Lore
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nomination was received for the office of Chairperson (Jon Dumitru). A motion,
second, and unanimous approval to close nominations was received.
With no further nominations, Jon Dumitru was deemed elected as Chairperson of the
Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term, which begins on July 1, 2026.
Mr. Smith opened nominations for Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors. One
nomination was received for the office of Vice-Chairperson (Christine Marick). A
motion, second, and unanimous approval to close nominations was received.
With no further nominations, Christine Marick was deemed elected as Vice
Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term, which begins on July 1,
2026.
A. Open nominations for Chairperson of the Board of Directors. (Election to be
held at the regular June Board of Directors meeting unless only one candidate is
nominated.)
B. Open nominations for Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors. (Election to
be held at the regular June Board of Directors meeting unless only one
candidate is nominated.)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2026-4708
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held April 22, 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
6.RESOLUTION NO. OC SAN 26-06 COMMENDING BOARD
CHAIRMAN RYAN P. GALLAGHER
2026-4865
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 26-06, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District commending Ryan P. Gallagher for his
outstanding contributions and dedication to public service as Chairman of the Orange
County Sanitation District’s Board of Directors”.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
7.ORANGE COUNTY WASTE AND RECYCLING WASTE
INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT AND
ORGANIC SERVICES AGREEMENT
2026-4904
Originator: Lan Wiborg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
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RECEIVE AND FILE:
8.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2026-4684
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held March 25, 2026
B. Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held April 1, 2026
C. Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held April 8, 2026
9.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF APRIL 2026
2026-4753
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of April 2026.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
10.SUPPORT BUILDINGS SEISMIC IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1,
PROJECT NO. P1-137
2026-4907
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Support Buildings
Seismic Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-137;
B. Approve a project budget increase of $3,000,000 for Support Buildings Seismic
Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-137, for a new total project budget
of $33,500,000;
C. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to Icon West, Inc. for Support
Buildings Seismic Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-137, for a total
amount not to exceed $21,808,000; and
D. Approve a contingency of $2,180,800 (10%).
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
11.SUPPORT BUILDINGS SEISMIC IMPROVEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 1,
PROJECT NO. P1-137
2026-4908
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with Simpson
Gumpertz & Heger, Inc., to provide construction support services for Support
Buildings Seismic Improvements at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-137, for a total
amount not to exceed $1,878,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $187,800 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
12.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER
ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
2026-4926
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Third Quarter Financial Report
for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
13.TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31, 2026
2026-4927
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Third Quarter Treasurer’s
Report for the period ended March 31, 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.PROJECT MANAGEMENT ON WEB MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
RENEWAL
2026-4928
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
15.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 2026-4929
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of April 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH-TRIPLE QUADRUPOLE MASS
SPECTROMETER (LC-MS/MS)
2026-4930
Originator: Lan Wiborg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
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ABSTENTIONS:None
17.GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2026-4931
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the
General Manager’s authority for the period of 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:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 2026-4932
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of April 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
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19.PROPOSED OUTREACH STRATEGY FOR ANTICIPATED RATE
PLAN ADJUSTMENTS
2026-4933
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve the proposed Outreach Strategy for the anticipated rate plan adjustments.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROPOSED STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2026-2028
2026-4934
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2028.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
21.JANITORIAL & FLOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES, SPECIFICATION
NO. S-2024-646BD
2026-4935
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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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:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
22.INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE 2026-4936
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
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STEERING COMMITTEE:
23.2026-2029 CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER FOR DEMOGRAPHIC
RESEARCH
2026-4948
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED 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.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
24.PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY OF THE FORMER
LOS ALISOS WATER DISTRICT
2026-4949
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED 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 26-07, 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”.
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
25.SUPERCRITICAL WATER OXIDATION DEMONSTRATION AT PLANT
NO. 1, PROJECT NO. RE21-01
2026-4947
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED 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.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon
Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon,
Tom Lindsey, Melinda Liu, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew
Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Chad Wanke,
Erik Weigand, John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate) and
Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Jose Medrano and Jamie Valencia
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Directors Pat Burns, Andrew Nguyen, Bob Ooten, and Dave Shawver provided a report on
their recent attendance at various Regional Board Meetings.
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CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54956.9 (D)(2) & 54956.9(D)(1).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:54 p.m. to hear two items. Confidential minutes
of the Closed Sessions have been prepared in accordance with the above Government Code
Sections and are maintained by the Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential
Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Session meetings.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
2026-4945
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Significant exposure to litigation.
CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
2026-4946
CONVENED 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.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 7:24 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Scott Smith stated there was no reportable action.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
Director Shawver thanked the Board and others who had assisted in the recent Garden Grove
evacuations.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes May 27, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:26 p.m., Chair Gallagher adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in memory of former
Seal Beach Mayor and OC San Board member Sandra Massa-Lavitt.
Submitted by:
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Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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