HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-23-2026 Board Meeting Minutes - Joint FC_FinalORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes September 23, 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 Jon Dumitru on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00
p.m. in the Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters. Director Joyce Ahn 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, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
: 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; Jackie Castro; Sam
Choi; Ronald Cortez; Daisy Covarrubias; Raul Cuellar; Don Cutler; Thys DeVries; Martin Dix;
Justin Fenton; Al Garcia; Shawn Grant; Mark Kawamoto; Tom Meregillano; Rob Michaels;
Kelly Newell; Andrew Nguyen; Nick Oswald; Eric Rivas; Loc Trang; Thomas Vu; Kevin Work;
and Sammady Yi were present in the Board Room.
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Smith, General Counsel; Christopher Deal, Associate Counsel;
Curtis Chmilar, Dragos; Jim Herberg, former General Manager; and John Withers, former
Board Member and Chairman were present in the Board Room. Darren Hodge and Michael
Miller were present virtually.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
Ms. Lore announced that correspondence from EEC Environmental was received and was
distributed to the Board and made available to the public that day.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 2026-5052
Originator: Kelly Lore
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35-year Service Award
Ronald C. Cortez, Operations Supervisor - Division 830
20-year Service Award
Eric S. Rivas, Senior Mechanic - Division 880
2.RECOGNITION OF FORMER BOARD CHAIRMAN JOHN WITHERS 2026-5071
Originator: Kelly Lore
The Board of Directors and Staff will recognize former Board Chairman John Withers
for his 17 years of service on Orange County Sanitation District’s Board of Directors.
REPORTS:
Chair Dumitru thanked attendees of the 13th Annual State of OC San luncheon which hosted
about 150 dignitaries and community members. Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary of the United
States Department of Homeland Security, and former OC San Board Chair, served as guest
speaker. He also recognized staff for organizing the great event.
Chair Dumitru stated that the Directors and Alternate Directors would receive talking points
highlighting recent OC San activities tomorrow to support outreach efforts and ensure
consistent messaging.
Chair Dumitru stated that an updated emergency card for OC San’s team, the Vice
Chairwoman and I was distributed to the Board of Directors.
Mr. Thompson reported that correspondence from EEC Environmental was received and
provided to the Board of Directors. He reported that staff would continue to work through the
dispute resolution process established in the contract.
Mr. Thompson reported that since the last Board meeting, I have attended several meetings
and events, including Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP)
Commission Meeting; National Water Research Institute (NWRI) Board of Directors Meeting;
rating review meetings regarding OC San’s financial position and credit; a Grand Jury Tour
and a New Employee Tour.
Mr. Thompson reported that OC San had one additional seat available for the OC Water
Summit at the Westin South Coast Plaza, which was offered to Board Members on a
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first-come, first-served basis.
Mr. Thompson reported that OC San received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
for the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 budget from the Government Finance Officers
Association.
Mr. Thompson recognized OC San employee Eric Rakutt, who passed away earlier this
month. Eric dedicated nearly 21 years of service to OC San. He began his career with the
organization in October 2005 as a Facilities Worker/Builder and most recently served as a
Facilities Worker.
He also recognized long-term Board Member and former Board Chairman Jim Ferryman, who
passed away earlier this month. Jim served on Costa Mesa Sanitary District’s Board of
Directors for more than 30 years and on OC San’s Board of Directors for 24 years, including
as OC San Board Chairperson from 2006 to 2008. He was instrumental in the success of
several OC San efforts, including the development and commissioning of the Groundwater
Replenishment System, supporting OC San’s transition to secondary treatment, and helping
OC San transfer more than 150 miles of local sewer pipes in unincorporated areas of Orange
County to the East Orange County Water District. In recognition of these achievements, Jim
received an Honor Walk Brick in 2023.
Mr. Thompson extended condolences to their families and requested the meeting be
adjourned in their memory.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2026-4712
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors held August 26,
2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:Rose Espinoza (Alternate)
4.ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2026-5072
Originator: Mike Dorman
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MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2025-2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:Rose Espinoza (Alternate)
5.PAYMENT OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
FEE FOR OCEAN OUTFALLS REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO.
J-137
2026-5091
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
A.Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) under the Class 1 and 6 categorical exemptions set forth in
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15306, Information Collection;
B.Approve payment to the California Coastal Commission in an amount not to
exceed $195,120, which includes a contingency of $32,520 (20%), for the
Coastal Development Permit Application fee for the Ocean Outfalls
Rehabilitation, Project No. J-137.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:Rose Espinoza (Alternate)
RECEIVE AND FILE:
6.COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2026-4688
Originator: Kelly Lore
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WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Minutes of the Operations Committee Meeting held July 1, 2026
B. Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held July 8, 2026
C. Minutes of the Steering Committee Meeting held July 22, 2026
7.REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE MONTH
OF AUGUST 2026
2026-4823
Originator: Wally Ritchie
WITHOUT OBJECTION ACTION TAKEN TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Report of the Investment Transactions for the month of August 2026.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE:
8.COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES FOR FUEL PURCHASE
PROGRAM
2026-5080
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
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9.FLEET VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PURCHASES 2026-5081
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
10.PLANT NO. 2 TRICKLING FILTER A, B, & C FILAMENT-WOUND
BUSHINGS
2026-5082
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
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11.ENGINEERING PROGRAM CONTRACT PERFORMANCE REPORT 2026-5083
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Engineering Program Contract Performance Report for the period
ending June 30, 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
12.PARTIAL QUITCLAIM DEED, EASEMENT RELINQUISHMENT
AGREEMENT, GRANT OF EASEMENT, AND ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT AT 3150 BEAR STREET, COSTA MESA
2026-5084
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED 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, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
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13.LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FOUNDERS RSG LP, PROVIDING
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT PARCEL FOR PARKING
AND/OR RELATED ACTIVITIES
2026-5085
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
14.SIPHON ASSESSMENTS IN ANAHEIM, NEWPORT BEACH, AND
ORANGE, PROJECT NO. PS25-01
2026-5086
Originator: Mike Dorman
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
15.MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER REPLACEMENT SERVICES,
SPECIFICATION NO. S-2026-729BD
2026-5087
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
16.CHEMICAL SUPPLIER AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
LIQUID ANIONIC POLYMER, SPECIFICATION NO. SSJ 2945
2026-5088
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a Sole Source Chemical Supplier Agreement with Polydyne, Inc. for the
purchase of Liquid Anionic Polymer, Specification No. SSJ 2945, for a five-year
term beginning November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031, for a total unit
price of $5.18 per active pound delivered plus applicable sales tax for a total
estimated first-year cost of $600,880; and
B. Approve an annual unit price contingency increase of up to 5%, estimated at
$30,044 for the first year.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
17.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST 2026
2026-5094
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
18.REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF 2026-5095
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Receive and file report of reimbursements to Board Members and Staff per
Government Code Section 53065.5 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
19.TERMINATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND COMMON INTEREST
AGREEMENT
2026-5096
Originator: Lan Wiborg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
20.ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY REPORTS 2026-5097
Originator: Lan Wiborg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Receive and file the following environmental regulatory reports: Annual Biosolids
Management Compliance Report CY 2025, Annual Pretreatment Program Report FY
2025 (July 2024-June 2025), Semi-Annual Pretreatment Program Report
(July-December 2025), Annual Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Reports CY 2025, Annual Air Quality Emissions Reports CY 2025, and the Annual
Marine Monitoring Report FY 2025 (July 2024-June 2025).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
21.NETWORK TEST ACCESS POINTS FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL
SYSTEM NETWORK AND OFFICE NETWORK
2026-5098
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
22.INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS FIREWALL UPGRADE 2026-5099
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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A. Approve a Purchase Order Contract to ePlus Technology, Inc. for the purchase
of four Industrial Control System firewalls and professional services utilizing the
OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contract No. R250307, for a total
amount not to exceed $476,442 (includes sales tax); and
B. Approve a contingency of $47,644 (10%).
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
23.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST 2026
2026-5100
Originator: Jennifer Cabral
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
24.SALE OF ENERGY CREDITS 2026-5102
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Authorize the General Manager, or designee, on an ongoing basis to sell, transfer, or
otherwise monetize renewable energy credits derived from Orange County Sanitation
District’s generation facilities that are determined to be in excess of Orange County
Sanitation District’s operational or regulatory requirements, through solicitation
methods determined to be in Orange County Sanitation District’s best interest, provided
that such transactions comply with applicable laws and regulations and are sold at
market value.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver and Jordan Wu
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
25.WASTEWATER REFUNDING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, SERIES
2026A
2026-5101
Originator: Wally Ritchie
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan
Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate) and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
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ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
STEERING COMMITTEE:
None.
Recess the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors Meeting.
Chair Dumitru recessed the OC San Board of Directors Meeting at 6:48 p.m.
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FINANCING CORPORATION
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dumitru called the Board of Directors, Orange County Financing Corporation meeting to
order at 6:48 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, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa
Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jose Medrano,
Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David
Shawver and Jordan Wu
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik
Weigand
Director Hernandez stepped out of the meeting at approximately 6:49 p.m.prior to FC-1 and
returned prior to Closed Session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FC-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT FINANCING CORPORATION
2026-5073
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Orange County Sanitation District
Financing Corporation held June 24, 2026.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Carlos Leon, Tom
Lindsey, Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert
Ooten, Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Jordan Wu and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Melinda Liu, Jamie Valencia,
Chad Wanke and Erik Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:Rose Espinoza (Alternate)
Director Carlos Leon departed the meeting after the vote on Item No. FC-1.
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NON-CONSENT:
FC-2 WASTEWATER REFUNDING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, SERIES
2026A
2026-5074
Originator: Wally Ritchie
Director of Finance Wally Richie provided an update on the item.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Adopt Resolution No. FC-32 titled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the
Orange County Sanitation District Financing Corporation authorizing the execution and
delivery by the Corporation of an Installment Purchase Agreement, a Trust Agreement
and a Purchase Agreement in connection with the Orange County Sanitation District
Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations, Series 2026A, authorizing the execution
and delivery of such Revenue Obligations evidencing principal in an aggregate amount
of not to exceed $60,000,000 and authorizing the execution of necessary documents
and related actions”.
AYES:Joyce Ahn, Debbie Baker, Ted Bui, Doug Chaffee, Jon Dumitru, Ryan
Gallagher, Stephanie Klopfenstein, Lisa Landau, Tom Lindsey,
Christine Marick, Jordan Nefulda, Andrew Nguyen, Robert Ooten,
Bonnie Peat, David Shawver, Jordan Wu, Rose Espinoza (Alternate)
and Dan Ferons
NOES:None
ABSENT:Pat Burns, Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Carlos Leon, Melinda Liu,
Jamie Valencia, Chad Wanke and Erik Weigand
ABSTENTIONS:None
Adjourn, Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District Financing Corporation.
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Reconvene, Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District.
NON-CONSENT:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
Directors Andrew Nguyen and Bob Ooten provided reports on their recent attendance at
various Regional Board Meetings. Chair Dumitru announced that the GWRS meeting for
October would be cancelled.
Director Doug Chaffee departed the meeting at approximately 6:54 p.m. prior to Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION:
The Board convened in closed session at 6:54 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.
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE EXISTING LITIGATION -
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
2026-5109
DID NOT CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Cases: 1
Julia Ha v. Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30-2025-01484899-CU-WT-CJC.
CS-2 THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957(a)(1)
2026-5110
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Information Technology Systems & Operations Manager regarding
cyber security.
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CS-3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RE ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
2026-5111
CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Number of Potential Cases: 2
Initiation of 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., Chair Dumitru adjourned the meeting until the next Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in memory of
former OC San Board Chairman James M. Ferryman and OC San Employee Eric Rakutt.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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