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Minutes for the
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 2, 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 Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
called to order by Committee Chairman Pat Burns on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:00
p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters. Board Vice Chairwoman
Christine Marick 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:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat, Gene Hernandez (Alternate) and Cindy Tran (Alternate)
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Dan Ferons (Alternate)
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; Jackie Castro, Assistant Clerk of the Board; Mo Abiodun; Jon
Bradley; Andrew Brown; Cheri Calisang; Sam Choi; Raul Cuellar; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix;
Carena Duarte; Justin Fenton; Al Garcia; David Haug; Tom Meregillano; Nick Oswald; Aldwin
Ramirez; Valerie Ratto; Natalie Shamma; Thomas Vu; Kevin Work; and Ruth Zintzun were
present in the Board Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mal Richardson, General Counsel, was present in the Board Room.
Robert Bell was present virtually.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Burns did not provide a report. General Manager Rob Thompson announced that OC
San Administrative Offices would be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the
Labor Day holiday. He also reminded the Board of Directors that a Special Board Meeting for
the annual State of OC San would be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at
OC San Headquarters.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2026-4725
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Operations Committee held July 1,
2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
2. COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES FOR FUEL PURCHASE
PROGRAM
2026-5031
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
A. Approve a Change Order amount of $135,000 to Blanket Purchase Order
109745-OB for the Fleet Fuel Program under the State of California Department
of General Services Master Agreement No. 5-19-99-19 with WEX Bank, for a
total amount not to exceed $275,000 for the term July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027;
B. Approve a one (1) year renewal option at an amount not to exceed $275,000;
and
C. Approve an annual contingency of $55,000 (20%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
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3. QUARTERLY ODOR COMPLAINT REPORT 2026-5041
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Review and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fourth Quarter Odor Complaint Report.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
4. FLEET VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PURCHASES 2026-5048
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
A. Approve the purchase of replacement vehicles and electric utility carts for
Orange County Sanitation District’s fleet as initially approved in the adopted
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in the not to exceed amount of $1,844,000; and
B. Authorize the General Manager and Purchasing Manager to purchase
replacement vehicles and carts during the fiscal year in the not to exceed
amount listed above, utilizing the method of procurement determined by the
Purchasing Manager to be in the best interest of the Orange County Sanitation
District.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
5.2026-5059
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to Cooper Machinery Services, LLS for
the procurement of two spare air intake manifolds for three engines in Central
Generation at Plant No. 1 for a total amount not to exceed $242,431, including
applicable sales tax & freight; and
B. Approve a contingency of $24,243 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
6. PLANT NO. 2 TRICKLING FILTER A, B, & C FILAMENT-WOUND
BUSHINGS
2026-5058
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to Ovivo USA, LLC for four
filament-wound bushing conversions for Plant No. 2, for an amount not to
exceed $370,940, plus applicable sales tax; and
B. Approve a contingency of $37,094 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
7. BITTER POINT PUMP STATION MAIN SEWAGE PUMP OVERHAUL 2026-5063
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
8. ENGINEERING PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT 2026-4913
Originator: Mike Dorman
Receive and file the Engineering Program Contract Performance Report for the period
ending June 30, 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
9. PARTIAL QUITCLAIM DEED, EASEMENT RELINQUISHMENT
AGREEMENT, GRANT OF EASEMENT, AND ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT AT 3150 BEAR STREET, COSTA MESA
2026-4800
Originator: Mike Dorman
Recommend to the Board of Director to:
A. Approve the execution of a Partial Quitclaim Deed and the Easement
Relinquishment Agreement for an easement at 3150 Bear Street, Costa Mesa,
California, with MTHCALV-I BEAR STREET, LLC, and accept $165,000 as
consideration for the relinquished easement rights, together with a Grant of
Easement and an Encroachment Agreement, in forms approved by General
Counsel; and
B. Direct the Clerk of the Board to record documents with the Orange County
Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
10. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FOUNDERS RSG LP, PROVIDING
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT PARCEL FOR PARKING
AND/OR RELATED ACTIVITIES
2026-5035
Originator: Mike Dorman
Approve the execution of a Lease Agreement with Founders RSG LP, a California
limited partnership, to allow paving, striping, parking, and related improvements over a
4-foot wide portion of the Orange County Sanitation District's 50-foot wide utility
corridor which abuts 21532 South Brookhurst Street in Huntington Beach, for an initial
term of five (5) years beginning on the date the Agreement is executed; and an option
to extend for up to two (2) additional five-year periods, at an annual rent of $500, and
the collection of $442.50 in back rent, for the interim occupancy period, in a form
approved by General Counsel.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
NON-CONSENT:
11. SIPHON ASSESSMENTS IN ANAHEIM, NEWPORT BEACH, AND
ORANGE, PROJECT NO. PS25-01
2026-4837
Originator: Mike Dorman
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A. Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) under the Class 6 categorical exemption set forth in CEQA
Guidelines Section 15306, Information Collection, and the statutory exemption
set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies;
B. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., to
provide engineering services for the Siphon Assessments in Anaheim, Newport
Beach, and Orange, Project No. PS25-01, for an amount not to exceed
$2,781,000; and
C. Approve a contingency of $278,100 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat and Gene Hernandez (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Dan Ferons (Alternate) and Cindy Tran
(Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
Alternate Director Cindy Tran arrived at the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
12. MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER REPLACEMENT SERVICES,
SPECIFICATION NO. S-2026-729BD
2026-5060
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
A. Approve a General Services Contract to Ayala Engineering, Inc. to provide
Manhole Frame and Cover Replacement Services, Specification No.
S-2026-729BD, for a total amount not to exceed $1,260,350 for the period
beginning November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with four (4) one-year
renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of $126,035 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat, Gene Hernandez (Alternate) and Cindy Tran (Alternate)
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NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Dan Ferons (Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
13. CHEMICAL SUPPLIER AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
LIQUID ANIONIC POLYMER, SPECIFICATION NO. SSJ 2945
2026-5043
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Pat Burns, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan Gallagher,
Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Christine Marick, Robert Ooten, Bonnie
Peat, Gene Hernandez (Alternate) and Cindy Tran (Alternate)
NOES:None
ABSENT:Johnathan Ryan Hernandez and Dan Ferons (Alternate)
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
14. SALE OF ENERGY CREDITS 2026-5027
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Information Item.
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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 Burns declared the meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m. to the next Regular Operations
Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
_____________________
Jackie Castro, CMC
Assistant Clerk of the Board
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