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MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JUNE 24, 2026
Headquarters - Board Room
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes June 24, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Board Vice Chairman Jon Dumitru on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:03
p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters. Director John Withers 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, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
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; Mo Abiodun; Belen Carrillo; Jackie
Castro; Sam Choi; Daisy Covarrubias; Don Cutler; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix; Justin Fenton; Al
Garcia; David Haug; Mark Kawamoto; Joe Manzella; Tom Meregillano; Rob Michaels;
Nicholas Oswald; Aldwin Ramirez; Thomas Vu; and Kevin Work were present in the Board
Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith General Counsel; and Michael Valdez, Special Counsel,
Woodruff & Smart were present in the Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public Comment was received from Ted Beresford, 16521 Rhone Lane, Huntington Beach,
who spoke in opposition of the construction activities on Rhone Lane.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2026-4971
Originator: Kelly Lore
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Administration Committee Chair Christine Marick recognized Senior Environmental
Specialist Rob Gamber, who was not in attendance, for his 20 years of service.
20-year Service Awards
Rob Gamber, Senior Environmental Specialist - Division 630
Joe Manzella, Environmental Supervisor - Division 630
Nick Oswald, Maintenance Manager - Division 820
REPORTS:
Vice Chair Dumitru announced that OC San’s Administrative Offices would be closed on
Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.
Vice Chair Dumitru reported the following Committee Appointments which become effective
July 1, 2026:
·Jamie Valencia - Administration Committee Chairperson and Steering Committee Member
·Jose Medrano - Administration Committee Vice-Chairperson
·Board Vice Chairwoman Christine Marick - Audit Ad Hoc Committee Member
·Ryan Gallagher - Operations Committee, GWRS Committee and Steering Committee
member.
Vice Chair Dumitru also announced that John Withers would step down from the Steering
Committee and thanked him for his service of over 16 years.
Lastly, Vice Chair Dumitru 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.
General Manager Thompson reported on the recent OC San All hands meetings where fiscal
year-end and upcoming fiscal year updates were provided. Mr. Thompson thanked new
incoming Board Chairman Jon Dumitru for attending and expressing his appreciation to staff
on behalf of the Board.
Mr. Thompson reported on his recent speaking engagements with: CASA Partnering for
Impact; SCCWRP Commission Meeting; NWRI Board Meeting; MWDOC Water Policy
Forum; Fullerton State of the City; and tours with the cities of: Yorba Linda Water District,
Irvine and Tustin. Mr. Thompson also announced that OC San had received the American
INHOUSE Design Awards for the OC San Annual Report and the Santa Ana Truck Sewer
Rehab project movie poster promo.
Mr. Thompson provided a brief report on the General Manager’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Work
Plan Year-End Report; and the new General Manager’s FY 2026-2027 Work Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2026-4709
Originator: Kelly Lore
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held May 27, 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
RECEIVE AND FILE:
3.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2026-4685
Originator: Kelly Lore
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held April 22, 2026
B. Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held May 6, 2026
C. Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held May 13, 2026
4.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF MAY 2026
2026-4760
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of May 2026.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
5.HEADWORKS STANDBY GENERATOR NO. 1 AND EPSA STANDBY
GENERATOR NO. 3 RADIATOR REPLACEMENTS AT PLANT NO. 2
(MP2-029), SPECIFICATION NO. S-2026-722BD
2026-4963
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a General Services Contract to Minako America Corporation DBA
Minco Construction, for Headworks Standby Generator No. 1 and EPSA
Standby Generator No. 3 Radiator Replacements at Plant No. 2 (MP2-029),
Specification No. S-2026-722BD, for a total amount not to exceed $474,000;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $47,400 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
6.CENGEN INSTRUMENT AIR COMPRESSORS REPLACEMENT AT
PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. FE18-06
2026-4964
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for CenGen Instrument
Air Compressors Replacement at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE18-06;
B. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to LEED Electric, Inc., for CenGen
Instrument Air Compressors Replacement at Plant No. 1, Project No. FE18-06,
for a total amount not to exceed $911,678; and
C. Approve a contingency of $91,168 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
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7.ENGINEERING PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT 2026-4965
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Engineering Program Contract Performance Report for the period
ending March 31, 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
8.FULLERTON-PLACENTIA SEWER FACILITIES DEMOLITION AND
REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 2-73
2026-4966
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc., to
provide engineering services for Fullerton-Placentia Sewer Facilities Demolition
and Rehabilitation, Project No. 2-73, for an amount not to exceed $2,487,429;
and
B. Approve a contingency of $248,743 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
9.GISLER-RED HILL INTERCEPTOR AND BAKER FORCE MAIN
REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 7-65
2026-4967
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Approve a Contingency Increase of $ 296,538 (30%) to the existing Professional
Construction Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide construction support
services for Gisler-Red Hill Interceptor and Baker Force Main Rehabilitation, Project
No. 7-65, for a new total contingency amount of $395,384 (40%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.VALVE REPLACEMENTS AND WET WELL ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS AT SLATER PUMP STATION, PROJECT NO.
FRC-0017
2026-4968
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Valve Replacements
and Wet Well Access Improvements at Slater Pump Station, Project No.
FRC-0017;
B. Award a Construction Contract Agreement to Steve P. Rados, Inc., for Valve
Replacements and Wet Well Access Improvements at Slater Pump Station,
Project No. FRC-0017, for a total amount not to exceed $2,624,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $262,400 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
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ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
11.GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 2026-4978
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 26-08, titled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Orange County Sanitation District Establishing the Annual Appropriations Limit for
Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Orange County Sanitation District in Accordance with the
Provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code”.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
12.FY 2026-27 USE CHARGES FOR SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
2026-4979
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 26-09, titled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Orange County Sanitation District Establishing Use Charges for the 2026-27 Fiscal
Year Pursuant to the Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Agreement with the Santa
Ana Watershed Project Authority (“SAWPA”)”.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
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13.SOLARWINDS SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT
RENEWAL
2026-4980
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order Contract to Insight Public Sector Inc. for the
purchase of the Solarwinds Software License and Support Agreement Renewal
for a three (3) year term using the Omnia Partners (COOB COUNTY) IT
Products and Services (23-6692-03), for a total amount not to exceed
$211,465.60 plus applicable sales tax; and
B. Approve a contingency in the amount of $21,147 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.SERVICENOW SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT RENEWAL 2026-4981
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Purchase Order for a one-year contract with Carahsoft for a software
license agreement with ServiceNow, utilizing the NASPO ValuePoint
Cooperative Purchasing Contract 7-17-70-40-05 for a total amount not to
exceed $594,536; and
B. Approve a contingency of $59,454 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
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15.INLAND EMPIRE COMPOSTING AUTHORITY (IERCA) AGREEMENT 2026-4982
Originator: Lan Wiborg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 2026-4983
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of May 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
17.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 2026-4984
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Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of May 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.BIOSOLIDS DEEP WELL INJECTION COMMUNICATIONS
CONSULTANT, SPECIFICATION NO. CS-2026-716BD
2026-4986
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to S. Groner
Associates, Inc. (SGA) as a strategic communications consultant for the
Biosolids Deep Well Injection Project, Specification No. CS-2026-716BD for a
total amount not to exceed $903,421 for a three (3) year Agreement with two (2)
one-year renewal options;
B. Approve a contingency of $90,342 (10%); and
C. Approve an optional one time add on of $61,436 for the STEM-Integrated
Schools Outreach Program.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
19.REMOVALS TO THE PRE-APPROVED ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER (OEM) SOLE SOURCE LIST
2026-4987
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Approve the following removals to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List:
·Aanderaa Data Instruments - Current meters
·Additel Corporation - Digital Pressure Test Gauges for Bay Bridge Pump Station
·Alhambra Foundry - Manhole Frames & Covers
·Altronic - CenGen Engine Ignition Subsystem Components
·Ameron - Manhole Toppers
·AM-Liner - Sewer Lining
·Arc Wireless - Paging Services
·Ashbrook (Bellmer/Winkler) - Sludge belt filter presses
·Basler - Electrical protective relays and regulators
·BR Frost Company - Jaw Clutch Assemblies
·CECO Fybroc - Pumps and Parts
·Chemineer/NOV - Mixers
·Chevrolet - Trunk Engine Replacements
·Chevron - Chevron 5200 HDAX Low Ash 40 Lubricating Oil
·Cla-Val - Reclaim Plant water backup for plant water system
·Cleaver-Brooks - Burner elements
·CSI/Emerson - MSP vibrations
·Dr. Kristy Forsgren - Fish Liver Histopathology Analysis and Reporting
·Eaton - Self-Cleaning Strainers
·Eaton - Variable frequency drives for process pumps
·Electrabond - coating of belt filter press rollers
·Enfotech - Pre-Treatment Software
·Essco - Submersible Pumps
·Evident Scientific, Inc. - Olympus IPLEX GX Videoscope and related accessories
·First American Real Estate - Online geographic realquest report
·Ford Hall Company, Inc. - Weir Wolf/Algae Sweep Automation Cleaning Equipment
Parts and Service
·Gates Fiberglass Installers - On-site/Field Fiberglass tank and ducting repairs
·GE Inspection
·Golden Bell - Insect Control
·Gooch Thermal Systems, Inc. - Spiral Heat Exchangers
·Graham Corporation - Liquid Ring Pumps
·Groth Corporation - Flame Arrestors and Parts
·Guidance Software, Inc. - e-Discovery software
·Howden Roots/Turblex - Aeration blowers service
·Hydro Gate - Weir Gates & Parts
·Innovyze, Inc. - Hydraulic Monitoring and CCTV Data
·Integrated Turbo Machinery - Maintenance, repairs and service of steam turbine
multi-stage rotor
·Interscan/Gas Detection - 2 Point H2S Monitoring Systems
·Iopredict Inc. - Test validation for Lead Instrumentation, Instrumentation Techs 1 &
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·ITT Standard - Heat exchangers
·LECO - GC Time of Flight mass spectrometer
·M.K. Plastics Corporation - Flex connectors for foul air fans
·Marlow - Process Pumps
·McCrometer - MW510 Flowmeters
·Met-Pro Technologies dba HEE/DUALL - Trickling Filter Fans
·Midway Manufacturing & Machine - Custom brackets & fittings for vehicles/electric
carts and portable equipment
·Milton Roy - Pumps and Equipment
·Mobius Institute - Mobius iLearnReliability Enterprise Training Product
·Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) - Ocean Mooring Support
·Motorola, Inc. - Radios
·Moyno - Process Pumps
·Moyno - Pumps, Parts and Grinders
·Newport Dunes Resort and Marina - Marina Lease for Ocean Monitoring Program
(OMP) Vessel
·Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. - Modifications and Custom Equipment Installation on
Welder Service Truck
·Noria - Lube Awareness Training
·Nuttal Gear - Gear Drive Assembly and Related Parts/Equipment
·Oceco - Flame Arrestors on Digesters
·Orange County Muffler - Bumper Mounted Tire Recovery System
·Orange County Sheriff’s Department - Law Enforcement & Security Services
·Parkson - Washer Compactor
·Perkin Elmer - ICP Mass Spectrometer
·Philadelphia Mixing Solutions LLC - Parts for rebuild and repairs of gearbox for
Aeration Basins
·PlanetBids, Inc. - Online vendor and bid management
·Prominent Fluid Controls/PFC - Process metering pumps and drive assemblies
·Pulsafeeder - Ferric injection pumps
·Pulsafeeder - Pulsafeeder Engineered products and replacement parts for chemical
pump station
·Rand McNally - Thomas Bros Maps
·RBMWare - Software and 2310 vibration analyzers
·RBR - Electronic Water Quality Sensors
·Retrofit Services Company - HVAC Controls System Maintenance
·Rincon Truck Center - Diagnostics and Repairs of Diesel Engine Trucks
·Robicon - Variable frequency drives for pumps
·Rodney Hunt, Inc. - Diversion Gates and Actuators
·Saft America - UPS Batteries
·Sancon 100 Epoxy/Urethane - Coating System
·SANS - Vouchers for Cyber Security Training
·Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories - Equipment, materials, and services for
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electrical power system protective relays and load-shedding systems.
·SDT Ultrasound Solutions - SDT Ultrasound instruments, hardware and software
·Siemens Building Management System - Maintenance tech training for HVAC and
instrumentation departments
·Skalar - BOD Robotics
·Snap-On - Smog Machine Repair Service
·Sonetics - Wireless Headsets and System
·Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) - Bight ’18
Biological Impacts Assessment
·Sparling Instruments - Process flowmeters
·SPX Flow/Lightnin - Gear Box repair parts, equipment and service
·Sulzer (Formerly ABS) - Pumps and Parts
·Thermo Electron - ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometer and GC Mass Spectrometer
·Tireshark - Traffic spikes
·Titus - Composite Manhole Covers
·Toshiba - HVK Circuit Breakers
·Trident - Actuate Parts and Repairs
·Trimble Water - Trimble Unity Software Licensing and Support
·Turvac - Alignment Certification Training
·Vapex Environmental Technologies - Sentinel Scrubber Monitor/Controller Products
·Vaughan - Pump Maintenance and Parts
·Verderflex
·Vision Internet Solutions - Internet Website
·Waterman Gates - Waterman engineered products, parts & equipment
·Waters Corporation - Liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer
·WSG & Solutions, Inc. - Grit Classifier Repair Parts
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.FY 2026-27 PROPERTY-LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWALS 2026-4988
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Approve the Orange County Sanitation District FY 2026-27 Property-Liability Insurance
Renewals included in the FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 Budget for the not-to-exceed
amounts specified below:
Property and Boiler & Machinery - Not to Exceed $2,870,413
Excess General Liability Insurance - Not to Exceed $1,485,347
Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 518,000
Earthquake Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 166,381
Cyber Liability $ 159,829
TOTAL $5,199,970
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
21.INVEST AND/OR REINVEST ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT’S FUNDS AND ADOPT INVESTMENT POLICY
STATEMENT
2026-4989
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 26-10 entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Orange County Sanitation District, Authorizing the Orange County Sanitation
District’s Treasurer to Invest and/or Reinvest the Orange County Sanitation District’s
Funds, Adopting the Orange County Sanitation District’s Investment Policy Statement
and Performance Benchmarks, and Repealing Resolution No. OC SAN 25-20”.
STEERING COMMITTEE:
22.2026-4995
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute the Implementation Agreement
between Orange County Sanitation District and Irvine Ranch Water District, in a form
approved by General Counsel.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
23.AGREEMENT WITH IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT MOOTING
DEFUNCT PRIOR CONTRACTS AND TERMINATING SURVIVAL
PROVISIONS
2026-4996
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute the Agreement Mooting
Defunct Prior Contracts and Terminating Survival Provisions between Orange County
Sanitation District and Irvine Ranch Water District, in a form approved by General
Counsel.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
24.GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2025-2026 WORK PLAN YEAR-END
REPORT
2026-4997
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the General Manager’s FY 2025-2026 Work Plan Year-End Report.
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
25.GENERAL MANAGER’S FY 2026-2027 WORK PLAN 2026-4998
Originator: Rob Thompson
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the General Manager’s FY2026-2027 Work Plan.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
Vice Chair Dumitru recessed the OC San Board of Directors Meeting at 6:33 p.m.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Dumitru called the Board of Directors, Orange County Financing Corporation
meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Kelly Lore, Secretary of the Financing Corporation, declared a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FC-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT FINANCING CORPORATION
2026-4972
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Orange County Sanitation District
Financing Corporation held September 24, 2025.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
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NON-CONSENT:
FC-2 2026-4761
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Director of Finance Wally Richie provided the annual status report.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Annual Status Report of the Orange County Sanitation District
Financing Corporation.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Pat Burns, Jon Dumitru,
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine
Marick, Jose Medrano, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke, Erik Weigand,
John Withers, Jordan Wu, Cindy Tran (Alternate), John Warren
(Alternate) and Ben Wong (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Doug Chaffee, Ryan Gallagher and Melinda Liu
ABSTENTIONS:None
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Vice Chair Dumitru reconvened the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors
meeting at 6:36 p.m.
NON-CONSENT:
26.PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND FISCAL YEAR 2027-28
BUDGET
2026-4990
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Mr. Thompson provided a brief overview of the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28
Net Operating $ 279,712,720 $ 291,268,126
Self-Insurance - Workers’ Comp.$ 1,568,000 $ 1,697,500
Self-Insurance - Property & Gen. Liability $ 4,991,970 $ 5,460,167
Net Capital Improvement Program $ 291,475,441 $ 313,540,607
Capital Equipment $ 19,445,729 $ 14,322,073
Debt/COP Service $ 60,972,861 $ 65,127,111
Reduction of Long-Term Liabilities $ 15,000,000 $ 15,000,000
Total $ 673,166,721 $ 706,415,584
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Directors Pat Burns, Andrew Nguyen, and Bob Ooten provided a report on their recent
attendance at various Regional Board Meetings.
Directors Debbie Baker and John Withers departed the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
54956.9(d)(1) & 54956.9(d)(2).
The Board convened in closed session at 6:39 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.
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CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2026-4991
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
30-2024-01379706-CU-OR-CJC.
CS-2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2)
2026-4992
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: (1)
Significant exposure to litigation.
RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 7:22 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
SESSION:
General Counsel Scott Smith stated there was no reportable action.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:23 p.m., Vice Chair Dumitru adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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