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Home My WebLink About1997-04-21 COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY CALIF RNIA April 17, 1997 phone: (7141 962-2411 mailing address: PO. Box 8127 Valley CA 28127 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING West address: 10 is Avenue DISTRICT NO. 11 9ain Fountain Valley,CA l Member MONDAY APRIL 21 1997 - 2:00 P.M. Agendas • Cities Anaheim Brea Buena Park Cypress Fountain Valley ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION Fullerton Huntington Beach 5th Floor Irvine La Habra 10 Civic Center Plaza La Palma Santa Ana, California Les Alamitos Newport Beach Grange Placanbe Santa An The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation Districts Gael Beach stanmo No. 11 of Orange County, California, will be held at the above location, time Tustin Ville Parkk and date. Yorba Linda County of Orange Sanitary Districts -4010o'k,/-W/- costo Mesa B S etary Garden Grove Midway City Water Districts Irvine Ranch A Public Westewater and Enviroomenml Management Agency Committed to Protecting the Environment Since 1954 * * * * *REVISED* * * * * AGENDA DISTRICT NO. 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrative Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency Rem or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention ofthe Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments. All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only; no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 H1WP.DTAWGENDAUOINTBDSAGENDAtl99TAPRN W COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF DRANG(-4cipm oin C IFORNIA April 17, 1997 phone: (71419622411 mailing address'. 20.80.8127 F°°^ Vale,CA 92728 ,27 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 9272 00,14 street address. 'ounshe Ellis Avenue DISTRICT NO. 11 Foumain Valley 92708-701818 Member MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1997 - 2:00 P.M. Agencies CiGe9 Anaheim Brea Buena Park Cypress FDurune valley ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION Fullerton Huntington Beach 5th Floor Irvine La Habra 10 Civic Center Plaza La Palma Santa Ana, California Los Alamitos NeaPort Beach Orange Placentia sa^e Ana The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation Districts Seel Beacn stamme No. 11 of Orange County, California, will be held at the above location, time Tustin and date. Wle Park Yorbe Linde w Cgunry o1 Orange Sanitary Districts Caste Mesa B S-om etary Barden Grove Midway City Water Digtricts Irvine Ranch A Public Wastewater and Environmental Management Agency Commiaed m Prorecung Me Environment Since 1954 * * * * *REVISED* * * * * AGENDA DISTRICT NO, 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrafive Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and lime above. All written materials relating to each agenda Rem are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,R will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency Rem or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting dale. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only, no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 H:\W P.DTAIAGENDAUOINTBDS W GENDAtl 99TAPRN.09R * * * * *REVISED* AGENDA DISTRICT NO. 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of Califomia Govemment Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrative Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency item or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above,not less than 72 hours priorto the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only; no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 HAW P.DTAWGENDAVOINTSDSWGENDMI 997NPR W.DCR * * * * *REVISED* * * * * AGENDA DISTRICT NO. 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrative Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda Rem are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,R will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency item or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above,not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only; no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 H:\W P.DTANGENDAV OINTBDSAGENDAH 99TAPRN.04R * * * * *REVISED* * * * * AGENDA DISTRICT NO, 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrative Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency hem or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only; no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting.. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 H:%W P.DTAXAGENDAV OINTBDS W GEN DA\1997NPR W.D4R * " * * *REVISED* * * AGENDA DISTRICT NO, 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrative Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials re sating to each agenda Rem are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,R will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency item or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda, or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only; no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 H:\W P.DTA W GENDAUOINTBDSAGENDAm 997\APR\A.06R "REVISED AGENDA DISTRICT NO. 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrative Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action, R will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency Rem or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only; no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 H:1W P.DTANGENDAV OINTBDSNGENDAtl 99TAPR%.NR * " * *REVISED* AGENDA DISTRICT NO. 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrative Offices not lass than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b)as an emergency hem or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only; no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 HtlWP.DTAWGENDAUOINTBDSWGENDA1199TAPRV DOR * * * * *REVISED* * * * * ENDA DISTRICT NO, 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the DisMcts'Administrative Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,it will be done in compliance with Section 54954.2(b) as an emergency item or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above,not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A) Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report B) Presentation of the Staff Report C) Public Comment D) Discussion among Directors RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only, no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 H\WP.DTAWGENDAVOINTBDSVGENDA\l N9 PRW.NR 04-17-97 03:91PM FROM WOODRUFF SPRADLINETC 10 9620356 P001/001 PENNY: CHANGE DISTRICT 11 MEETING AGENDA AS FOLLOWS: NOTE: SHOULD BE 'SPECIAL- MEETING. (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES A. Presentation of the FAHR Committee Report; B. Presentation of the Staff Report; C. Public Comment; D. Discussion among Directors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: This meeting is designed as a workshop only, no action is contemplated. Any action on this subject will be taken during the course of the regular Joint Boards Meeting of April 23, 1997. Paula 71e ��ii� April 17, 1997 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING DISTRICT NO. 11 MONDAY. APRIL 21, 1997 - 2:00 P.M. ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION Sth Floor 10 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation Districts No. 11 of Orange County, California, will be held at the above location, time and date. B S etary April 17, 1997 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING DISTRICT NO. 11 MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1997 - 2:00 P.M. ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION 5th Floor 10 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation Districts No. 11 of Orange County, California, will be held at the above location, time and date. B S �etary AGENDA DISTRICT NO. 11 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Districts'Administrative Offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda Rem are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary. In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Committee for discussion and/or action,R will be done in compliance with Section 549542(b)as an emergency Rem or that there is a need to take immediate action which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda,or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above,not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. (1) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (2) Roll call (3) Public Comments: All persons wishing to address the Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should do so at this time. As determined by the Chairman, speakers may be deferred until the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to five minutes. Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). (4) DISTRICT 11 1997-98 SEWER SERVICE USER FEES: The Directors approved the philosophy of Scenario "C" at the FAHR Committee Meeting of April 9, 1997. The Committee directed staff to return in one week with a proposal that included smooth and gradual fee adjustments, provided five years for individual Districts to comply with the Districts' internal accumulated funds policy, allowed total expenditures to exceed current revenues, if necessary, and included a capital financing program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adoption of a policy to adjust rates, as needed, over the next nine years in accordance with the "Proposed Annual Sewer Service User Fees° schedule. (5) DISTRICT 11 Other business and communications, if any (6) DISTRICT 11 Consideration of motion to adjourn NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Joint Boards, Directors shall submit items to the Board Secretary not later than the close of business 14 days preceding the Joint Board.meeting. The Board Secretary shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. Board Secretary: Penny Kyle (714) 962-2411, ext. 2026 H:\W P.DTAtADM I N\B S\AG97\AP R97\A.04A MEETING DATE: April 23. 1997 _ TMIE: 7:30 p.m. DISTRICTS: a,3 Sb ma f/� DISTRICT 1 iwe) JOINT BOARDS ILURI.................MC WIGAN...........y/ Y IHOWBERGI..............ANl�IIIFEPDN ........... ✓ —_ IPERRYISCHAFERI........FERRYMAN ....... [FORSYTHE) ..............BROWN. .............. ICOONTZI..............MURPHY .......... IJONESI .................CARROLL ................ — IPOTTSI................SALTAREW ....... mL IPETRIKINI ...............COLUM . ISTEVERI ..............SPDZER ..............I _ IWYESR OMSOM........DEBAY .....I......... _ IBEW ..................DENES ............ DISTRICT 2 IHARMAM ...............DETTLOFF . IMAERTIWOLFIq.........ECKENROM .......... ✓ y IDOTSOM............... ........... 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STAFF OTHERS ............... �_ ANDERSON .. ✓ WOODRUFF ..._✓ ISTEINER)..............SPITIER............ HODGES.....� ANORUB .. IHARMAN .............SULLIVAN ............ ✓ KYLE........ OEMIR ......._ LIEN( M ..............SYLVIA .............. UNDER ......� KNOPF .......= (DALY) ................2EPAEL ...............�G b_ LUDWIN ..... LEE ......... MCINTYRE ... UNDSTROM ...�C DISTRICT 5 OOTEN ...... NIXON .... INOTESI ...............DEBAY ............... PITT MAN... SHAW .. _ IBPITZERI ..............81TBNFfl .......... MUD ..... STONE . .._� IDEBAYI ...............IIDYE6-..............� TUCIBAAN ... ............. WHEATL ... .. DISTRICT B WRSON ..... ............. _ (FERRYJSCHAFEM........FERRYMAN .......... ✓ ••••..•••• ITHOMSON ............DEBAY .. .. •..........T/ ............. .......... (SPITZER) ..............STEINER ............. � ............_ a DISTRICT] ( (COON . .............MURPHYSALTAR ...... ✓ ^ W%F IPoTTBI.. 1 ................ 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J1 DISTINCT 13 ISIMO ERI . ............DIRW.............._� V ISIRTZERI ..............BIEBBI .............�✓ _ IDALYI ................2FYEL ...............� / DISTRICT t4 IPOTTS]................SALTAREW ..........✓ _ ICOONTD..............MURPHY .............1L IHAMMONDI............SPEA ................ ✓ [S ER1 ..............MIEN ............. ✓ 1!\WP.DTANDIAINDSDKECTORIDLM2 (MILLER ...............SWAN .................. 0W2T9] i PUBLIC SIGN-IN SHEET COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY y' 7 BOARD MEETING NAME _ ORGANIZATION/FIRM Please Print Please Print dA YV4.s ibi s rwPAT-1 �5�3 JOINT CHAIRMAN'S REPORT JOINT BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 23, 1997 1 . WE HAVE RECEIVED 48 RESPONSES FOR OUR FIRST ANNUAL LEGISLATORS' DAY HERE AT THE DISTRICTS. THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, MAY 2nd HERE AT PLANT 1 BETWEEN 8:30 AND 11 :30 A.M. THERE WILL BE A DISCUSSION OF THE DISTRICTS' LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND A TOUR OF THE PLANT 1 WASTEWATER FACILITY. IF YOU HAVEN'T RESPONDED AND PLAN TO ATTEND, CONTACT EITHER MICHELLE TUCHMAN OR CYMANTHA ATKINSON IN THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT. 2. THE FIFTH RATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON MAY 15T. AGAIN, I URGE ALL DIRECTORS TO ATTEND THESE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS. i 3. MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE CASA SPRING TECHNICAL CONFERENCE. THIS MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 29TH THROUGH 31ST IN SAN FRANCISCO. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE CONTACT THE GENERAL MANAGER'S SECRETARY, JEAN TAPPAN, BY TOMORROW, APRIL 24TH. 4. PRINGLE BILL UPDATE 5. IN YOUR FOLDERS YOU WILL FIND YOUR FEBRUARY COMP AND MILEAGE FORM. CHECK TO MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETE. YOU CAN EITHER SIGN AND RETURN THE FORM TONIGHT TO PENNY KYLE OR MICHELLE TUCHMAN, OR YOU CAN TAKE IT HOME TO REVIEW AND SIGN, AND THEN RETURN IT IN THE ENVELOPE THAT HAS BEEN PROVIDED. AN EXTRA COPY OF THE FORM IS INCLUDED FOR YOUR FILE. 2 6. WE HAVE RECEIVED RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING OUR CONSOLIDATION EFFORT FROM: (JOHN, READ THE NAMES FROM THE LIST) IF YOUR COUNCIL HAS NOT YET ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT, I URGE YOU TO MAKE THE RECOMMENDTION. 7. BE SURE TO CHECK THE MEETING DATES LISTED IN YOUR AGENDA PACKAGES. 3 DATE PAID 02119/97 03/05/97 HANDWRITES ALL DISTRICTS Joint Operating Fund - 747,795.90 1,005,545.21 626.60 Capital Outlay Revolving Fund - 2,735,905M 899.576.25 250.00 Joint Working Capital Fund - 203,854.97 247,082.48 2.029.76 Self-Funded Insurance Funds - 28,834.19 26.728.13 0,00 DISTRICT NO.1 - 2,219.90 8.075.36 0.00 DISTRICT NO.2 - 23,613.73 37.076.99 0.00 DISTRICT NO.3 - 106,376.64 37.452.40 1,365.00 DISTRICT NO.5 - 3,406.02 7,672.28 0.00 DISTRICT NO.6 - 774.85 2.239.78 0.00 DISTRICT NO.7 - 19,771.36 12,651.73 0.00 DISTRICT NO.11 - 16,969.32 9,304.52 0.00 DISTRICT NO.13 - 35.81 130,93 0.00 DISTRICT NO.14 - 210.63 494.83 0.00 DISTRICTS NO.1 &7 JOINT - 0.00 0.00 0.00 DISTRICTS NO.3&11 JOINT - 0.00 0.00 0.00 DISTRICTS NO,5&6 JOINT - 116,194.86 5,088.83 0.00 DISTRICTS NO.6&7 JOINT - 1,829.29 2,336.11 0.00 DISTRICTS NO.7&14 JOINT - 5,813.18 7.924.50 0.00 TOTALS 4,013,606.28 2,309,381.33 4,271.36 STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ) SS. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, 1 hereby certify that the Notice and Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11. 13 and 14 held on 4tdjx'Z-0 1922 was duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the Districts' offices on 192. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of Penny Kyle, Se r t of each of the Boards of Direc rs County Sanitation Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13 & 14 of Orange County, California SS F~27A COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA April 17, 1997 phone: 17141 962241 1 To the Chairman and Members mailing address: of the Joint Boards of Directors P.O.Box 8127 Fountain Valley,CA 9272"127 Subject: Board Letter street such,eee: 108"By.Avenue Foumeln Valley,CA The following are items that you may find interesting. If you need additional 92708-7018 information on any of the items, please call me. What do Disc Brakes and San Francisco Bay have in Common? Member Agencies Please read the attached article from the Spring 1997 Edition of the California Water e Environment Association Bulletin to find out. While this particular urban runoff issue cities does not apply to coastal water pollution issues here in Orange County, the article makes an important point: Sometimes the best answer to an environmental pollution anaeree problem is to change the way you are currently doing things. Buena Park Cypress Substituting materials or changing an industrial process is what we call pollution Fountain Valley Fallarton prevention. It's an important part of our arsenal against water pollution and it's one of Hib,"'gmn Beech the things that has made our industrial source control program so effective. How r . Le Hubebre effective is it? The concentrations of industrial pollutants in the raw wastewater La Parma entering our treatment facilities are so low that they actually meet the standards that Los Alamitoe apply to the treated wastewater leavin our treatment facilities. Newport Beach Orange Placentia same e Seat Beachd, Update on Consolidation Activities Stanton reeti" As you know, the Districts is proposing to consolidate our current nine districts into Villa Park rorba Linda one consolidated district. The special legislation we are sponsoring, AS 769 (Baugh) that tailors the new governing board to our current service area, passed through the County of orange Assembly last week and is now on it way to the Senate for consideration. Sanitary Districts To show support for the legislation, we are seeking support from our member cities, Costa Md. the County and other agencies. To date, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Santa Garden Brow Ana, Cypress, Newport Beach and Anaheim have adopted resolutions of support, as Mmwey City well as Midway City Sanitary District, the League of Cities and the International Union Wetor Districts of Operating Engineers--Local 501. We are aware that others are calendaring the Irvine Ranch attached resolution for consideration, but would appreciate you notifying us when your council will consider the issue. Staff is available to address your councils at your request. The attached fact sheet and draft resolution have been sent to all of the cities and special districts in our service area. A Public Wastewater and Environmental Management Agency Committed to Protecting the Environment Since 1954 e Members of the Boards of Directors Page 2 April 17, 1997 However, as you know from the fax I sent on April 16, Assemblyman Pringle's special district's consolidation legislation has been amended. If it passes as amended, the Districts' revenue program, if not clearly understood, could be affected. The bill was scheduled to be heard by the Assembly's Local Government Committee on April 16, but has been rescheduled for hearing next week. We are following this bill through CASA and our legislative advocate, and will keep you apprised as changes occur. Recent Published Articles of Interest In the April 1997 issue of Governing, there is an article (The Fountain of PUCK) on drinking recycled water and public perception. This will be one of the main issues that will be addressed in the public relations program of the OCR project. Director of Technical Services Nancy Wheatley wrote to the editor of the LA Times commenting on the Times report on EPA's report on contamination in sediments. (Copies of Nancy's letter and the published Letter to the Editor, dated April 13, 1997 are enclosed.) The original article was included in my Board Letter last month, but if you would like another copy, please contact Michelle Tuchman at (714) 962-2411, ext. 2050. Also included is an Editorial from the LA Times entitled Justification for Slate's Raid on the Counties is Dead, which discusses the taking of local property tax income for use by the State. A"Thank You"from the Districts'Assessment and Reinvention Team (DART) Enclosed is an April 1, 1997 Memorandum from the DART expressing appreciation to the Districts' directors and management team for supporting the efforts of their group. I have included additional information that explains the phases of the program and the anticipated schedule, as well as the April issue of the Dartboard. There are currently 57 volunteers serving on five task teams. Two of the three team-building training classes have been held and the teams are now at work. Members of the Boards of Directors Page 3 April 17, 1997 Legislators' Dav This is a reminder that the Districts' First Legislators' Day is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 1997 between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. To date,we have 49 responses, including members of the Orange County delegation in Sacramento and the cities within the Districts' service area. A list of the attendees is enclosed. If you plan to attend and haven't responded, please notify Michelle Tuchman at (714) 962-2411, ext. 2050. AMSA Overview AMSA's FaxAlert dated March 28, 1997 includes an editorial on the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) report—Dirty Water Scoundrels. U.S. PIRG is urging Congress to pass stringent new citizen suits and right-to-know laws because of alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. AMSA will draft a response citing the discrepancies included in the report. Correspondence re Issues Affecting the Districts On March 7, 1997, 1 sent a letter to the members of the Public Utilities Commission requesting that they adopt the BCAP recommendation proposed by The Gas Company re Natural Gas Cost Allocations. The Commission of the PUC, Henry M. Duque, responded on March 28. 1 have included copies of both letters for your information. We also sent letters opposing AS 1479, Extension of the Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Plan (copies enclosed). SCAOMD CNG Demonstration Project Power Systems Associates, in a letter dated March 28, 1997, expressed concern that the scope of the project may be changed and outlined the impact the changes might have on the project. Staff is addressing these issues. Analysis of Bottlenose Dolphin Tissue by the Lab We received a thank you letter from Dennis Kelly, Professor of Marine Biology at Orange Coast College, for the assistance provided by laboratory staff during the analysis of tissue from a stranded bottlenose dolphin. These opportunities provide us with additional information on changes within the marine environment, and we will continue to assist whenever possible. Members of the Boards of Directors Page 4 April 17, 1997 Vacation I will be away from the office the week of May 18 and return to the office on Tuesday, May 27. Blake Anderson will be Acting General Manager while I'm away. My assistant, Jean, will be able to contact me should the need arise. If you would like additional information on any of the above items, please call me. Donald F. McIntyre General Manager DFM:jt w..9.wu,emmnreov aaoraoL*mew.v 77 Attachments: Technical Article from Spring '97 CWEA Bulletin Consolidation Fad Sheet and Draft Resolution Published articles April 1, 1997 Memorandum from DART Legislators' Day List of Attendees March 28, 1997 FaxAlert March 28, 1997 Letter from Public Utilities Commission March 28, 1997 Letter from Power Systems Associates March 17, 1997 Letter from Professor Dennis Kelly TECHNICAL Solving the Copper Problem: The Brake Pad Partnership Kelly D. Moran, Ph.D., City of Palo Alto Elevated copper levels are a priority concern for storm storm water runoff(see Figure 2),I61 The Palo Alto Regional water runoff. Copper is toxic to aquatic life in very low con- Water Quality Control Plant has found significant amounts centrations(parts per billion). Runoff copper levels typically of copper in sewer discharges from car washes and vehicle exceed both acute and chronic water quality criteria for both service facilities, and in storm water inflow to the sewer sys- fresh water and saltwater(see Figure 1).[1,21 Tfle Nationwide tem. Much of this copper, which contributes to violation of the wastewater treatment plant's copper effluent limitation, may be from brake pads.181 % Other Water `�4PNI IM Corrosion se &eke fi96 pads BU% lane Va•Typ• a.sa.,a..ww•....re.w.wv.,o..,vow YV OR`•4O�^ua9®eennnuMS�e h'•nNO�.�f®�rM. ,I��IYY•�•nw�q�..��m�onen.�w FIGURE I FIGURE 2 Average Storm Water Runorr Total Copper Concentrations in Urban Storm Water Copper Sources Two Calirmoia Coumies. Some, but not all, brake pads contain copper and other Urban Runoff Program found that copper was one of the heavy metals. Copper content can vary from manufacturer biggest concerns for urban storm water runoff. (2] to manufacturer and even among pads made by the same Urban storm water runoff is a major contributor of cop- manufacturer.The range of copper content in a group of 20 per to surface water bodies near urban areas. Many of the disc brake pads analyzed by the Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint nation's major water bodies, particularly estuaries, exceed Source Pollution Control Program was from essentially zero to water quality standards for copper.[31 The United States 20.5 percent.[7] Environmental Protection Agency(U.S. EPA) has evaluated Braking, which forces disc brake pads against a metal available data from its STORET database regarding copper lev- rotor mounted behind the wheel of a car or truck(see Figure els in U.S. surface waters and has concluded that copper 3), releases fine dust from wear of the pad materials into the exceeds water quality criteria in many watersheds, especially environment. Once brake pad dust comes off a car, it can fall estuaries, around the country[4)The contribution of copper on a road or travel through the air.Either way,the dust can be from storm water runoff has been investigated in the south deposited into or be washed into surface water bodies. In San Francisco Bay, where copper levels exceed water quality most areas,storm drains flow directly to surface water bod- criteria 15) and urban storm water runoff is the major source ies without wastewater treatment. of copper discharge.[6] Preventing pollution by eliminating the use of copper in Studies for the Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint Source brake pads would be substantially more effective than Pollution Control Program conducted by Woodward-Clyde attempting to control this pollution once dispersed in the Associates have investigated sources of copper in urban storm • environment. Street sweeping,while costly, is not particularly water runoff.[6,7)While these studies are based on some- effective at collecting fine particulate matter like the material what limited data, they shown that automobile brake pads released from brake pad wear.Similarly,other operational and are probably the largest single source of copper in urban structural controls,while costly, have not been demonstrated 14 0 CIVEA Bulletin/Spring '97 IF TECHNICAL 1 to be highly effective for reducing discharges of fine particu- late and dissolved metals to storm drains. Because zero-copper and lowtopper brake pads are cur- rently certified as safe and used in many vehicles, it appears " - that the presence of copper is not necessary for brake pads to function properly.Therefore, reducing or eliminating the pres- ence of copper in brake pads appears to be technically feasi- ble. However, according to brake pad manufacturers, use of copper in brake has increased in recent years because copper 4 has useful properties in braking function. Copper has proven particularly effective at reducing disc brake "squeal," a signif- icant source of customer complaints about brakes. No "drop- -- .. in"substitute for copper exists.Manufacturers that use copper in pad materials will need to completely re-formulate pad materials(which typically contain a mixture of 10 to 25 ingre- FlcuDisc Brake Pads hipper se RE 3)taunted on Rotor dients)to provide desired properties without the use of copper. Reducing copper levels in brake pads could significantly improve water quality near urban areas. For example,for the southern reach of San Francisco Bay,a 50 percent reduction in —_ the copper discharge from brake pads would mean about a 20 percent reduction in total annual average copper discharge - (see Figure 4). In conjunction with other copper pollution prevention efforts,a reduction of this magnitude would prob- �! ably be enough to get the southern reach of the Bay close to or even in compliance with the copper water quality standard. Reducing brake pad copper releases is potentially more feasi- ble and more cost effective than the current copper discharge reduction strategy being pursued by regulatory agencies, which involves requiring wastewater treatment plants to make substantial reductions in their copper discharges. Although agencies feel this strategy is required by the Clean Water Act, it is not very effective because wastewater treat- FIGURE 3 ment lams have alreadyreduced copper dischargesto record Dick Disc Broke Pads nipper IeN Mounted on RomrPads pl ants low levels and they discharge only a small portion of the total annual copper load to the Bay. wastewater Treatment 28% Plants 1 Brake Pads weer gran d2% Other Sources NOW lorned v m xLer Nalll s—Suo CYe vrMHnl4r Sue con uw4 Cmuu rMusr FNt�916 BuranrxOrnW Ymn�xx¢apxxiWrP FIGURE 313 FIGURE J Disk Brake Pads South Bay Copper Sooms Spring '971CWEA Bulletin 0 15 w � The City of Palo Alto investigated potential mechanisms obtain a greater understanding of the issue. Manufacturers to prevent water pollution from vehicle brake pads,finding have expressed their appreciation that the other groups that no government agency currently regulates brake pad involved have selected a voluntary,cooperative approached to composition.[9] On the basis of this finding,the nature of addressing this issue.Government agencies and environmen- the industry, and concerns about safety, the Palo Alto study tal groups appreciate the cooperative nature of the dialog to recommended pursuing a voluntary pollution prevention pro- date, and hope that the process will lead to a positive otit- gram to reduce copper levels in brake pads. come for all participants. On the basis of this recommendations, the City of Palo Alto initiated an effort that is being conducted by Common Ground for the Environment(an independent entity spon- sored by Stanford University and the non-profit organization Sustainable Conservation)to develop a national partnership program to reduce copper levels in brake pads.Although it is References unusual for development of a national program to be lead 1. See for example,Technical Note 69, "Multiple Indicators by a non-profit entity rather than a federal agency,the bene- Used to Evaluate Degrading Conditions in Milwaukee fits of non-governmental leadership include avoiding bur- _ County', Watershed Protection Techniques, Volume 2 densome Federal Advisory Committee Act requirements and No. 2, Spring 1996; Pitt, R. et al., "Urban Stormwater relative ease of interaction with partnership participants. Toxic Pollutants: Assessment Sources, and 7reatability', In June, 1996, Common Ground hosted an information Water Environment Research,V. 67,No.3, 1995;unpub- sharing forum at Stanford University to explore the feasibility lished data from Santa Clara and Alameda Counties, of developing a 'Brake Pad Partnership." At that forum, California(1989-1994). which was attended by 44 stakeholders(representing indus- 2. Results of the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program, try, government, and the environmental community) and Volume 1, Final Report,Water Planning Division, PB 84- independent experts, participants expressed a desire to 185552. address the issue collaboratively. Forum participants con- 3. See reports filed by states with U. S. EPA under Section eluded that certain technical issues needed to be addressed in 303(d)of the Clean Water Act;U. S. EPA 1983. more detail, incentives and barriers needed to be identified, 4. Pendergast,James F., Acting Director, Permits Division, and a work group should be formed to follow up on these Office of Wastewater Management, U. S. EPA, informa- issues.0 01 tion presented at a meeting of the Brake Pad Partnership In November 1996, a work group, including about 15 Work Group, January 13, 1997. senior industry, government, and environmental organiza- 5. San Francisco Estuary Regional Monitoring Program for tion representatives, met to begin a collaborative effort to Trace Substances, Annual Reports, 1993, 1994, 1995 explore the identified technical and economic issues. (1995 data from draft report). Significant interest in the issues raised at this meeting lead to 6. Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint Source. Pollution Control a follow-up meeting in January 1997 and plans for additional Program, Draft Metals Control Measures Plan(prepared meetings in the coming year.Through these meetings, repre- for public review&comment), prepared by Woodward- sentatives from all interest groups have engaged in active Clyde Consultants, 1996. discussions of the technical, financial, and regulatory issues, 7. Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control related to copper content of brake pads. Program, Contribution of Heavy Metals to Storm The work group has identified its information needs, is Water from Automotive Disc Brake Pad Wear, pre- initiating planning for specific researchneeded(e.g., a better pared by Woodward-Clyde Consultants, 1994;and Santa estimate of the contribution of brake pads to copper levels Clara Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program, in surface water bodies),and is seeking incentives for industry Source Identification and Control Report, 1992. change. In January, the group formed a technical subcom- 8. Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant,Clean Bay mittee to formulate the specifics of data needs and to develop Plan 1996. a phased program to answer these questions. To support 9. Engberg, Catherine, Palo Alto Regional Water Quality these efforts, Common Ground is seeking funding to sup- Control Plant, The Regulation and Manufacture of Brake port research and is collecting relevant technical information. Pads: The Feasibility of Reformulation to Reduce the While they remain skeptical about their contribution to Copper Load to the San Francisco Bay, 1995. elevated copper levels in surface water, brake pad manufac- 10. Common Ground for the Environment, Brake Pad turers are working cooperatively with other participants to Partnership:, Phase I Report, 1996. 16 ■ CWEA BulletinlSpring'97 Proposed Consolidation of the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County o What is proposed? The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County (Districts), a publicly owned wastewater treatment agency that provides sewage collection, treatment and disposal services for approximately 2.24 million people in central and northwest Orange County, are proposing to consolidate the existing nine districts into one sanitation district. Why is it proposed? The goal of the consolidation is to simplify governance structures, reduce the size of the board, ease administrative processes, streamline decision-making procedures and consolidate some accounting and auditing functions Why would the governing board be formed by special legislation? The Districts are pursuing special legislation as the governing structures under existing statutes limit the Districts' ability to tailor the merger to benefit the current service area and the agency's future needs. What would be the benefit of consolidation? The proposed consolidation would result in: • More direct and equitable governance -Consolidation of the individual districts would eliminate the current situation where, at the Joint Boards level,jurisdictions which fall into more than one district have several votes while other jurisdictions, regardless of size, may only have a single voice. • Increased effective and efficient operations and administration - While the history of the Districts reflects much consensus building and accord, the current structure provides potential for any group of districts to disagree on the most prudent course of current or future operation of the Joint Facilities. When an agency must consider the independent views of nine voting boards, more time and energy is spent on the analysis, development and implementation of a project. Consolidation would eliminate the potential for the districts to be at cross purposes. • Better use of existing resources - Although the Districts have functioned in a consolidated manner for numerous years, there are still opportunities for a consolidated agency to make better use of existing resources. By shifting the Districts' focus from the distinct nature of the individual agencies, the new consolidated District would be able to expend that energy evaluating new opportunities for the agency to pursue. • More opportunities for regional benefit - A consolidated District could more effectively utilize its resources and membership to address larger regional issues such as the potential for a large scale water reclamation project or alternative operating strategies. • Modest administrative savings - Administrative benefits would occur from the consolidation of some accounting and auditing procedures resulting in a more streamlined and effective way of doing business. How would the governing Board change? The Board would decrease from 29 to 25 members, eliminating the double representation that exists in some areas. More Information For more information please contact the Districts' General Manager, Don McIntyre or Chief Administrative Officer, Judy Wilson at 962-2411. CSDOC 0 P.O.Box 8127 0 F...W.Volley, CA 9272E-0127 0 (714)962-2411 Resolution of the City of Supporting the Consolidation of the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County Whereas,the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County(CSDOC) was formed in 1947 to provide wastewater management services for cities and residents of Orange County, and Whereas, CSDOC provides sewage collection, treatment and disposal services for approximately 2.24 million residents living in central and northwest Orange County including the residents of and Whereas, CSDOC is currently organized as nine separate districts within the service area and is overseen by nine independent governing Boards and one joint governing board, and Whereas,although the districts are governed separately, the management and operation of CSDOC is functionally consolidated under one administration; and Whereas,since 1995 CSDOC has studied the proposed consolidation of CSDOC's nine districts; and Whereas, based upon the results of a consolidation study, CSDOC has concluded that the consolidation will result in direct and equitable governance, increased effective and efficient operations and administration and increased opportunities for regional benefit; and Whereas, on February 26, 1997, the CSDOC joint governing board unanimously approved a recommendation to seek consolidation of the nine sanitation districts into one, and to initiate through legislation(AB 769) an amendment to state law enabling the CSDOC to establish a governing board consistent with its consolidation recommendation; and Whereas,the consolidation would be reviewed and approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission(LAFCO), the agency responsible for the review and adoption of the local agency changes of organization and reorganizations; and Now,Therefore,Be It Resolved, that the City of supports the consolidation of the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County as recommended by the governing board of CSDOC. Be It Further Resolved, that the City will forward a letter of support to members of the Orange County state legislative delegation expressing support for AB 769 to allow the consolidation of CSDOC. PUBLIC WORKS • the last city the Mississippi River passes The Fountain of "Haw on u its way dn a from Minnesota n "Have you ever taken a drink of water in I New Orleans?" asks Katz 'The joke is, that water has been through nine people before you drink it. But New Orleans. residents don't spend they days worrying YUCK about that The problem in Tampa is that the city has made its plans very public. In fact,Tampa's not the firstjurisdiction The less people know about where their water to deal with this whole problem. In Vir- ginia, the Upper Occoquan Sewage comes from, the better they think it tastes. Authority, serving populous Prince William County, has been recycling its 'h _ own treated wastewater since the late ' t would 6e niceifthe true story of ;i>^ `;. .- 1970s. San Diego is scheduled to begin drinking water were all about the construction of an advanced treatment sweet gentle rain that ends up in . 1 plant in 1999, and homes fresh and ready to drink. when it is finished, But it isn't. By the time the Q'oP as many as30mfl- water in our faucets rea!,as us,it e. lion gallons a day has ready always led amp'- of effluent could rated and messy life. HQ be converted into As long as people n't �'' o�• �b� R drinking water. dwell on that issue,they usu- o Residents may ally manage to consume the even think it stuff without a great deal of _ �f tastes better. fuss. Its when cities get too When the San graphic about the content Diego Water Au- of their water that they _0 thority,conducted tend to get in trouble. a blind taste test of If you don't believe that, i -`<- - - ' repurified sewage ask the Public Works s':°u"+'t' K: - :x >-'n - - i• water a couple of years ant in Tam Some ' "c"`Department pa ago,it found tha[HL out of residents there are so appalled at 78 brave tasters preferred the what the city plans to add to its water sup- country when treated wastewater is sewage elixir to city tap water. ply that a public relations consultant has released into a river by one city and then And its not as though water drinkers been brought in to deal with the so-ailed consumed by drinkers downstream.The elsewhere are in a position to sneer at "yuck factor." (It is perhaps prudent at only difference in Tampa is that the waste Tampa or San Diego. Those whose this time for those eating while they read water people drink would be their own. faucets don't serve up treated wastewater to leave the table before continuing) After being used the first time,it would be still may be swallowing other interesting Stripped to the basics,the city wants to pumped 20 miles upstream into the Bills- ingredients.Many people in upstate New send wastewater that drains from its toi- borough River, mixed with river water, York face the rotten-egg smell of sulfur lets, garbage disposals and showers back and then made potable again. One study wafting up from their water. Albu- into homes—for resi- showed the treated querque residents swig an arsenic dents to gulp down by BY E L L E N P E R L M A N wastewater would actu- brew—arsenic occurs natually in much the glassful. Of mum, ............................................................. ally be cleaner than the of New Mexico's groundwater, and the it would be treated first."When we have river water.So what's the problem? city relies completely on groundwater wastewater flushed down the toilet, it Sam Katz will tell you what the probb from 92 wells for its water supply. One carries particles, waste and water," lem is. Katz is the P.R. specialist Tampa resort actually recommends drinking explains public works Director Jack Mor- called in to calm citizens down about the from its arsenic springs. ris. "A sanitary sewer treatment plant idea of drinking their own wastewater. Still,no spa or resort yet promotes the separates sand feces,potato peelings and She says that when people hear what is benefits of drinking treated wastewater. food waste that degrades and has the being planned,thew fast reaction is"'Oh Instead, noses wrinkle at the thought. So potential for pathogens and viruses." my God,they're doing what?Its the basic Katz likes a genuine challenge in explain- Currently,that treated wafer is released instinct when ifs famed as a toilet-to-tap ing to residents why Tampa's plans are into Tampa Bay and just flows away.The usage of water. In each circumstance, not as gross or unusual as they first city proposes to bring it back and treat it you're going to hit troubled waters." sound. "All water is recycled," she again so ifs pure enough to drink Katz is seeking to educate the public reminds them.The Tampa pmject would This should not be a horrIying concept about the origins of drinking water. She only"mimic Mother Natures cycle."So, Something similar happens all over the tells them about New Orleans, which is drink up,everyone. 0 20 0 0 V I R N 1 N 0 AnrR IM - a COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA C April 4, 1997 ph°n (714)962z411 Los Angeles Times mAng address: Orange County Edition P.O.9ee 6127 1375 Sunflower Avenue T°a^caM wlayay M Costa Mesa, CA 92626 9272MI27 atraac�aed., Letter to the Editor: 10644 We Avenue Fummin Valley.CA 927M-7016 OCEAN SEDIMENTS: THEM IS US The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County (Sanitation Districts)would like to commend the Times for its reasonable and fair reporting on the recently Member released US EPA report on contamination in sediments. The Times accurately A9en ses noted that this problem exists due to long-ended use of chemicals such as DDT • and PCBs. Both chemicals were banned from general use in the United States in owes the early 1970s. Unfortunately, as the Times also noted, these chemicals do not disperse, degrade or otherwise disappear, and there are not easy or cheap ways to anaherm remove them from the ocean sediments which are in over 100 feet of water and Baene park spread over many square miles of ocean floor. The problem should receive our Lyprees attention. The good news is the marine environment here in Orange County shows Fountain ✓alley Fullerton very good health despite those past practices. Huntington Beech l^'"a Most of the data contained in the EPA report on sediment quality off Orange Le Hoare to Pears County's coastline came from the Sanitation Districts' extensive ocean monitoring Las aamites program. Much of it was from testing prior to 1991. More recent testing by the Nevpert Bech range L Sanitation Districts shows improvement in the sediment quality. Concentrations of Platen&. the compounds of concern identified in the EPA report have been decreasing. Se.eai a An. Sanitation Districts' testing also shows improvements in the health of the marine STenten organisms that live in the sediments, a result which is undoubtedly attributable to Taco^ the lower levels of pollutants. Finally, recent testing of tissue from a stranded Van Phk Ybrbo Linde inda dolphin showed levels of DDT and PCBs that were 10 times lower than those from tests a decade ago, about the time covered by much of the data included in the Remy of orange EPA report. All of these results are good news. anitary Districts The Sanitation Districts'wastewater treatment and industrial regulation have led to testa Mesa these improvements. Our"Source Control' program limits discharges of toxics G dan �a from industry in Orange County. In combination with this program, the Sanitation Midway Day Districts'wastewater treatment processes produce effluent that can be safely wars, Nabisco; discharged to the oceans off Orange County, as shown by the improving health of Irvine Ranch the marine environment. The Sanitation Districts are committed to providing high quality wastewater treatment services, and we believe that our commitment is reflected in the improving marine environment. The Times article mentioned that our permit for discharge into the ocean was being reviewed. Part of this review will be an open A Puaee Was.•coat,,and Enxronman.1 Menagm°ent Agency Lommlu ["Pme cang u,e brvnn°°,eo[9nce 1954 Letter to the Editor Page 2 of 2 April4, 1997 discussion of how we treat wastewater and what level of protection is needed for the marine environment. Should you wish to be involved, please call us at 714-962-2411. A review of problems off our shores would not be complete without a reminder that there are things that all of us in Orange County can do to help protect the quality of the marine environment from further pollution. Don't ever dump used motor oil -or other trash -down a storm drain: It goes right to the nearest lake, stream or ocean. Do look for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers to clean up and safety dispose of all of those old pesticides, paints, and solvents that have been sitting in the garage for years. Even just a little of that now-banned pesticide can remain in the environment for years. Participate with the friends of the Orange County marine world, like the Surfriders and Heal the Bay, in beach clean-up days to collect trash, particularly plastics that can harm fish and marine mammals. The ocean is one of Orange County's greatest resources, and it deserves the best from alll of us. �n( ' Nancy J. eatleY Director of Technical Services NJW.ahh 3510% a Wvtl_0msJtr ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS FName of Paper Section Pa a Date Subject A T,'rleb i�lcfr �p �!l3 97 le�{el- o e e Marine Pollution Bears Attention �a The' Sanitation Districts of over many square miles of ocean Orange County would like to com- Dom. The problem should receive mend The Times for its reasonable our attention.The good news is the and fair reporting on the recently marine environment here in released US Environmental Pro- Orange County shows very good tection Agency report on contend- health despite those peat practices. . nation In sediments. Most of the data contained in the The Times accurately noted that EPA report on sediment quality off this problem exists due to long- Orange County's coastline came: ended use of chemicals such as DDT from the Sanitation Districts' es and PCBs. Both chemicals were tenalve ocean monitoring program: banned from general use in the Much of it was from testing prior to. . United States in the early ISM 1991. More recent testing by the Unfortunately, as The Those Sanitation Districts shows Im- also noted, these chemicals do not provement in the sediment quality.. disperse,degrade or otherwise die- Sanitation Districts testing also: appear, and there are not may or shows Improvements in the health , cheap ways to remove them from of the marine organisms that live the ocean sediments, which are in The Sanitation sediments. Districts are over 100 feet of water and spread committed to providing high. - quality waste water treatment services, and we believe that our. commilmept is reflected in the Improving marine environment. . The Times article mentioned that our permit for discharge into the. ocean was being reviewed Part of this review will be an open discus slon of how we treat waste water and what level of protection is. needed for the marine environ- ment. Tbose wishing to be In- volved (can] call us at (714) 962.2411. NANCY WHEATLEY Director of Technical Services Fountain Valley LOS ANGELES TIMES EDITORIALS Justification for State's Raid on the Counties Is Dead New effort against property tax grab is rising in Assembly hey say you can't squeeze blood from a (R-Chino) to cap the tax shift at the 1996-97 turnip. But the state of California con- level. Local governments then would get to tinues to perform a similar feat every keep the modest growth in the tax,amounting year by sucking increasing amounts of prop- to about$120 million a year. erty tax revenues from fiscally starved local Wilson vetoed the bill, criticizing it as a governments. piecemeal approach to the tangled state-local It's time to stop this raid on the treasuries of fiscal situation in California. In his veto mes- Californta a 7,000 counties, cities and special sage, the governor proposed consideration of districts. A powerful bipar- fiscal reform during this tisan coalition has come year's budget debate. But together in the Legislature his budget was anent on the to do just that, but it will matter. need strong public support Now,Aguiar and his allies to get the message across to are back, in force. Aguiar Gov.Pete Wilson. has teamed with Mike The property tax hemor- Sweeney, the Democratic rhage started back in 1992 chairman of the Assembly when the recession plunged Local Government Commit- the state budget deep into _ - tee,to co-sponsor new leg- the red. Over a two-yeaz ''f', illation that would rap the period, the governor and property tax diversion and Legislature took several begin returning the$3.5 bil- billion dollars in local prop- ^,a lion base amount to local erty tax income so the state governments in 10%'o annual could meet its obligation m increments. The measure school finance. The diver- Aguiar. The Republican is pressing won approval of the sion was supposed to be Sweeney committee on temporary, until the reces- bipaNsan fight for return of funds. Wednesday. sion ended and state tax receipts rebounded The effort is expected to get significant sup- Well, the recession is over. State revenues port from California business leaders as it have recovered and now are expected to in- moves through the Legislature. The goal is to crease by about$2.5 billion over current levels make the issue an integral part of the budget in the coming year. debate,as it should be. So, are local governments getting their California does need—desperately—to over- property tax money back? Not a cent More- haul local government finance, which has over, the amount the state takes grows by become an irrational morass over the past 20 about 3.5% each year because of rising prop- years. With welfare reform and other urgent erty values.That's like loaning money,against matters on the agenda,reform is not in prospect your will, to a big brother and then having to this year.That,however, is no excuse to avoid pay him interest. the property tax issue again. Passage of the Local government staged a mind-revolt last Sweeney-Aguiar bill would not complicate year. The Legislature gave overwhelming subsequent reform efforts. But it would strike approval to a bill by Assemblyman Fred Aguar an overdue blow for fairness. I April 1, 1997 �F114,� MEMORANDUM LLi1�rT TO: Orange County Sanitation Districts DIRT Board of Directors THROUGH: Donald F. McIntyre General Manager FROM: Districts Assessment and Reinvention Team The Districts Assessment and Reinvention Team (DART) would like to express our appreciation, to this Committee, this Board, and the Districts Executive Management Team, for allowing us the opportunity to both reinvent and redesign, the way in which we do our work and the system within which this work is accomplished. As we succeed in this process, we all become the beneficiaries of the results. This task, that we've taken on, is no easy one and we certainly don't underestimate what will be required to complete it. What we're attempting to do is to change the "work culture" of our organization. Changing this work culture, which is the techniques/methods and attitudes with which we go about our daily work tasks, is the most rewarding and yet at the same time the most difficult"Engineering" task we've attempted to date. Changing our work culture, like cultural change in society at large, is a process requiring patience, careful guidance, and the ability to make strong, direct and sometimes bold changes. We are, in fact, going through this process now, with the strong support of the Board and the Districts Executive Management Team. The DART Team would like to, once again, offer a sincere, "Thank You," for giving us this opportunity. We have every confidence that we will succeed in this endeavor. DCJI G: 1R MISCIDMDART OARD MEM c: Doug Cook Linda Eisman Tom Flanagan Kent Nelson Linda Losurdo Mark Mutz Steve Pelletier Ryal Wheeler Simon Watson Jim Herberg Ted Mauter Dale Sparks Mark Wilson Walt Williams Randy Harris Rob Thompson Les Thompson Gerald Jones Tim Laughlin Robert Hamilton e DART's Five Phases of Reinvention PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 The Best Competitive Create Vision, Document Transform fhe Monitor Wastewater Assessment Goals and and Innovat Organization Transformed Treatment Plant Project Plan Processes Processes Facilities htIves Training and Rest No ,.es ess and Treatment Plant D Enabling Technoto(-V Activity EarlyCFInIsh 1 199E 1 M= Description StartJ S M. A Develop Broacibanding Pay Administration 03MAR97Develop Cross-Train"Plan OtAPR97'Review Broadbardig Pay Admin Guidelines O1MAY9TTrain Technical Staff i,Treoig Process 19MAY9TReview Cross-Trakwg Plan 01JUN97 Identify Rgas to lnvlemenl X-Tratrug Plan 16JUN97 01JUL97 Develop BroadbeMmg18-8-PaY.Nan Exempts 30.1UN97 29JUfm Identify Tasks for Cross Tn iwg 0ZJUL97 2BNOV97 Identify Tasks Performance Rymis. OIAUG97 28DEC97 Develop Training Plans 31AUG97 01JUN99 Develop Training Modules 3DSEP97 01JUL99 Impenitent Crose-Training Program 29DEC97 18DEC99 Evaluate Cross-Trainng Program 29DEC97 18DEC99 Implement Brcedband"n'ng/S-B-Pay,Non-Exe npta 29JUNSS Form and Train Team• 21APR97' OSMAY97 Identify Admin.Processors for Improvement 06MAY97 14JUN97 Prioritize Admin.Processes for Improvement 1SJUN97 29JUN97 Form Process Tams 3WUN97 29JUL97 Train New Tam Members 3WUL97 OSAUG97 Document E)odkV Admin Processes O6AUG97 18DEC97 Reinvent'Levell-Prbrly'Admin Processes OSSEP97 17JANSO Transform Ravel 1-Primal Admin Processes 050CT97 16FEB98 DPW Reirnard"Leval 2-PrkmV Admin Prooesae 17FEBW 01JUL9B Tramsform'Level 2-PHority'Admin Processes 19MAR98 31JUL98 Ferro Treatment Process Improvement Team WMAR97 01APR97 Train Team 07APR97 01MAY97 Document Processes 02MAY97 25FEB98 Reinvent Processes D1JDL97 22DEC98 Transform Processes 23OEC98 17DEC99 Fenn and Train Team 03MAR97 W APR97 Document Current CMMS 07i1PR97 3WUL97 Innovate CMMS 31JUL97 27DEC97 wsr. ow.a... owar. e.. m.. psweswmr anew TEAM CHARTER TEAMEMBERS: MISSION STATEMENT: Doug Cook Evaluate various work practices currently performed by the Operations Kent Nelson : Facilitator Team 1 and Maintenance staff and recommend changes to work processes which Linda Eisman : Facilitator Team I will result in the creation of O&M work teams which are safer, smaller, flexible,more efficient as well as more highly skilled and better educated. BASIS FOR F T- STAKEHOLDERS: Can help rate-payer and Districts' Operations and Maintenance Department employees by increasing efficiencies in Assistant General Managers and General Manager order to increase the overall competitive Parts of GSA gap Provide incentives for additional skill development of our employees Have the flexibility as an organization to develop and use our employees where needed Provide opportunities for career \ development for our employees by - sponsoring formal education and training 3S�j ,x. PERFORMANCE GOALS: • Establish teams to analyze the following areas: • Teams will b "blis ed wi e next three months Area Teams,Modified workforce Flexibility, Cross-training and Broad banding, Incentive c Programs • Prioritize elements of the Adaptive Workforce • A P ction ilestones will be completed for each team and establish milestones and deadlines for ith its of formation completion and implementation of each • Ensure that the O& M stakeholders are brought into the reinvention effort and be kept in the suits will indicate 100% stakeholder involvement process throughout • Coordinate teams' efforts and common results to D.A.R.T. •yam" Team will report to D.A.R.T.at least once a month on teams' progress COMPLETION CRITERIA: (( MILESTONES: • Teams are formed on schedhle 1o�tudy A "" (Add expected time of completion) Teams; Modified Workf ro ce Flexibt t Cross- training and Bro//ad,bandin_: Incentive Programs. • A Plan of Action Sdd Milestdees its completed for each themm fov d� • Stakeholder survey tstributed and results tracked at least q y • Team reports res and/or progress to D.A.R.T. ANTICIPATED ACHIEVEMENTS: • Combined O& M Area Teams • Increased efficiency resulting in decreased costs and improved scheduling of work • Employee ownership of the process resulting in improved morale and better results Published by DART Communications Task Team April 1, 1997 FOtirl 'gDART *+ DARTBOARD 1111�� DART: DISTRICTS ASSESSMENT AND REINVENTION TEAM THANKS AND APPRECIATION FOR THOSE JOINING THE DISTRICTS REINVENTION EFFORT We have had a large number of brings a fresh and unbiased or leave a comment on the employees interested in joining the approach to the reinvention Dartiine and we will respond as DART task teams. We are process of public sector utilities. quickly as possible. The message Involving all employees that want His message is clear and concise: will be held in full confidence. to be a part of reinventing our survival is based on business and work practices. A competitiveness and so A small team from DART met with total of 49 employees have competitiveness is based on your the GM to discuss attrition and job volunteered from different ability to adhere to change. postings.They discussed and divisions. Those that have not Dr. Michalski brings to our effort a recommended procedures for been placed on a task team will be set of tools that we can use to change. A memorandum from the asked to fill the many important enhance our ability to increase our GM quickly followed this meeting tasks such as; problem or task competitiveness versus a private agreeing to implement the specific consulting, surveys, fact operator or organization. What this recommended changes. The GM gathering and analysis. The task means for our own future, is a said in the memorandum, "I agree teams may also form sub-task greater capability to continue to with DART that we need to teams that will require personnel provide superior wastewater achieve buy-in from the field staff that have a variety of service to our community. in the reinvention effort. Therefore, backgrounds.Thanks again to all I will commit to you the following 49 employees that volunteered. Are you famtitar with DARTS per your recommendation". 1. For We hope they will enjoy the Vision Statement?It goes like this: any new hiring at the Districts, an rewards of reinventing business To become an involved, productive in-house reassignment will be and work practices at the Districts. team that meets the competitive posted first. 2.We will try to move Good Luck! challenge of the twenty-first Individuals Into positions where century and provides our there are no volunteers. 3.We will Training for the task team community with superior give existing employees a fair, but facilitators Is complete. Training for wastewater services. fixed amount of time in order to the four task teams is under way. meet the minimum qualifications Dr.Walter Michalski, a reinvention Did you know that DART has a when there are no other qualified consultant is conducting training. Message Line?We call it candidates. 4. If 1 through 3 He comes from the private sector "DARTLINE"and the number is cannot be applied, the Districts will where most of his consulting work DART(3278). DART is committed conduct an external recruitment. has occurred to date.With his to changing the message DART would like to thank the GM background in private business, he biweekly. You can ask a question for his timely, positive response. Legislator's Day RSVP List As of April 16, 1997 IMMMm �,WI , 11 _1 WWI - tliation < 'efi. Ross Johnson Senator 1 Dennis Brown Senator Johnson's staff 1 Don Gilchrist Senator Lewis' staff 1 Scott Baugh Assemblyman 1 Todd Nugent Assemblyman Baugh's staff 1 Paul Walker Councilman, La Palma 1 Shirley McCracken Councilwoman, Anaheim 1 Betty Anderson Assemblyman Morrow's staff 1 Jim Ruth City Manager, Anaheim 1 Eddie Rose Councilman, Laguna Niguel 1 Heather Somers Councilwoman, Costa Mesa 1 Shirley Dettloff Councilwoman, Huntington Beach 1 Christina Shea Councilwoman, Irvine 1 Dina Gartland City of Irvine Staff 1 Ho Chung Councilman, Garden Grove 1 Wayne Baglin Councilman, Laguna Beach 1 Tom Lutz Councilman, Santa Ana 1 Patricia McGuigan Councilwoman, Santa Ana 1 Tim Keenan Councilman, Cypress 1 Rob Hurtt Senator 1 David Choye Senator Hurtt's Staff 1 Brenda Quitana Assemblyman Morrissey's Staff 1 Dick Ackerman Assemblyman 1 Wendy Lee Assemblyman Ackerman's staff 1 Bill Campbell Assemblyman 1 ra Rachel Otte Assemblyman Campbell's staff 1 Ray Kromer City Manager,Fountain Valley 1 Patsy Marshall CSDOC Board 1 Eva Miner-Bradford CSDOC Board 1 Hank Wedaa CSDOC Board 1 Peer Swan CSDOC Board 1 Sheldon Singer CSDOC Board 1 Margie Rice CSDOC Board I Harry Dotson Councilman, Stanton 1 Rose Anderson Assemblywoman Brewer's Staff 1 Tom Carroll CSDOC Board I Ron Strom Executive Assistant, Supervisor Silva 1 Frank Fry Mayor, Westminster 1 Partricia Bottle Councilwoman, Villa Park 1 Mark Ochenduszko City Manager, Cypress 1 Lynn Daucher Councilwoman, Brea 1 Kevin Murphy City Manager Newport Beach 1 Bill Steiner Orange County Supervisor 1 John Norman Midway City San Meneral Manager 1 James Evans Midway City Sanitay District 1 Grace Epperson Midway City Sanitay District 1 Joy Neugebauer Midway City Sanitay District 1 Russell Paris Midway City Sanitay District 1 Ken Blake Mayor, La Palma 1 TOTAL 49 23:41 MR 29, 1997 #14323 PR E: 1/1 DoN �L ArcZ FaxAlert amsa Friday,March 28, 1997 AMSA Seeks Resolution to Internal EPA Conflict Over SSO Polity AMSA this week issued an action memorandum to its members in Region IV urging them to write Regional Administrator-John Hankinson,Jr.,to protest the region's role in stalling the agency's stakeholder-negotiated development of national policy to control sanitary sewer overflows(SSOs). Region IV AMSA members were asked to weigh into the debate in advance of a scheduled April I meeting on the issue between Hankinson and EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Robert Perciasepe. Members were also asked to express their support for the concept of affirmative defense for those SSOs that are beyond the reasonable control of an operator,and to highlighting their support for a policy that will control SSOs primarily through program guidance and permitting rather than enforcement. The March 27 action memorandum follows on the heels of a letter by AMSA and other municipal interests of EPA's SSO Federal Advisory Subcommittee that protested the agency's postponement of an upcoming subcommittee meeting and proposed agency enforcement plan that target SSOs. EPA postponed the April 21-22 SSO Subcommittee meeting due to internal agency conflicts over the policy development. In its March 26 letter to EPA Water Office and enforcement officials,the municipal caucus urges the agency to resolve its differences as`expeditiously as possible"and points out that an undue delay of the process will compel the policy to"languish within internal EPA discussions,while state and regional regulatory officials increasingly focus their attention on enforcement initiatives." The letter goes on to criticize the agency for an apparent draft memorandum of agreement(MOA) between EPA headquarters and the regions that would focus enforcement activities on SSOs that impact impaired waters or"environmental justice"areas, and that would require the regions to take enforcement action"against a minimum of 25 percent of communities with overflows each year." This action will "undem»ne the validity"of the stakeholder meeting process"in this and future negotiations,"states the letter,which further expresses consternation that the agency would"support and promote a policy dialogue for two years and then begin an enforcement initiative without a consensus policy in place." —y U.S. PIRG Again Misrepresents Data, Calls for Stringent New CWA Laws A professional environmental group this week released a report that points to an alleged 20 percent of major facilities nationwide reporting"significant"Clean Water Act(CWA)violations to urge Congress to pass stringent new citizen suit and right-to-know laws. While the stated purpose of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group(PIRG)report—Dirty Water Scoundrels,— is"to examine the extent to which major industrial,municipal and federal facilities are illegally discharging pollution into the nation's surface waters,"the data do not provide an accurate assessment of actual discharges. For example,of four criteria used by PIRG to identify many of the significant violations, only one pertains to actual discharges of pollution. The other three pertain to reporting and monitoring requirements,yet PIRG fails to take this into account in the context of the report's findings, leading a reader to believe that most of the violations are actual illegal discharges. AMSA will draft a letter to PIRG in response to the discrepancies in the report. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION STATE OF GLIFORNIA SOS VAN NESS AVENUE SRN FNRNC O, CAL69flNIA 86102 HENNV M. Duo TFL lain Tm-sioo COWA6810NFJ1 FAC (4M) R9-If9B March 28, 1997 Mr. Donald F. McIntyre General Manager County Sanitation Districts of Orange County 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 Dear Mr.McIntyre: Thank you for your thoughtful comments regarding the Southern California Gas Company BCAP Proposed Decision (A.96-03-031)and its affect on the business community in Southern California. I have forwarded a copy of your letter to President Conlon (the Assigned Commissioner in this case)and to the assigned Administrative Law Judge to be included in the formal file for this case. I greatly appreciate hearing from individuals that are affected by Commission decisions and will consider your views carefully when voting on this matter. Thank you for writing. Cordially, Henry M. uque cc: President Conlon ALJ Walwyn Public Advisor's Office Honorable Pete Wilson, Governor John Collins, Chairman,Joint Boards of Directors Members of the Boards of Directors COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA March 7, 1997 f�'r•� 1 `.kp14l 9S22411 Honorable Henry M. Duque Commissioner !'� m:ir.g eAaress: California Public Utilities Commission :RO.Box 8127 Room No. 5207 :Food.wllry,CA -- 8272M127 505 Van Ness Avenue swat address: San Francisco, CA 94102 '101344 Ulis Avenue Fountain Malay.CA SUBJECT: BCAP Proposed Decision and 927 701e Associated Natural Gas Cost Allocation The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County(CSDOC), comprised of nine Member municipal wastewater districts, serves 2.1 million people in Orange County, California. Aeenaea Natural gas service for our wastewater treatment facilities is provided by the Southern ._ Is California Gas Company. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with comments cmea on the recently issued Biennial Cost Allocation Proceeding (BCAP) Proposed Anaheim Decision. Sra. Bue.e Para It is the CSDOC understanding that the BCAP Proposed Decision will shift costs from cyore.. Faints;. Valley core to noncore customers. We are noncore customers that use gas to produce �Wbm electricity for operating our two wastewater treatment plants. The specific items of Huntington Beane concern are Interstate Capacity, Lon Run Marginal Cost, and CARE-Low Income Nvina 9 9 Le Hoorn Program Surcharge(s). Our review indicates that noncore rates will rise by 20 percent Le Pelme or more. This magnitude of an increase translates to an annual operating cost Los rt emoce Beach Newport Beech increase in excess of$50,000 for the CSDOC. Orange plBL,mbe As a governmental agency, the CSDOC costs are passed through to the public via Santa Are Seal Beath taxes and user fees. Therefore, an increase in our natural gas rates will impact the sumbo" very people you are trying to protect with this Proposed Decision. We urge you not to Tesb" adopt the recent Issued BCAP Proposed Decision. Instead, we urge you to adopt V a.Perk P h' r9 Y P mn.Linda the BCAP recommendations proposed by The Gas Company. Namely, keep the cost cw.ry of Orange allocation as currently implemented. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Questions should be addressed to sankary olawate Mr. Mark Esquer, of our Operations and Maintenance staff, at (714) 952-2411. -'Glace Mesa ' midir Brave Midway Clry Water oletricts -' krme Parch General F. McIntyre/ General Manager DFM:MAE:jt c: Honorable Peter Wilson, Governor, State of California John Collins, Chairman, Joint Boards of Directors Members of the Boards of Directors % i' - A Publk Wascawater an4 Environmemal Management Agency Commidect m Praecting Me Environment Since 1954 W COUNTY SANITATION UISTRICTS OF URANGt ULIUN I Y, t�Nuruni%A L March 28, 1997 gheae: [71419522411 P°Bea, 9°,�12i The Honorable Michael Sweeney r°u" 2 M1 °9 Member of the Legislature 2]2B,2] g State Capitol Building weal aadrew: Sacramento, CA 95814 10844 Boa 2 Avenue faum9Nutley G1 9 ]OB]O18 SUBJECT: Extension of the Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Plan: AB1479 (Sweeney) Member Ag° . The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County (Districts) is a large publicly owned treatment works (POTW) which serves 2.1 million Orange County residents by treating 240 million gallons of wastewater per day. The Aaahene Districts is opposed to AB 1479. This proposed legislation would continue Buena v n the Bay Protection Toxic Cleanup Program (BPTCP) for four years beyond LW .. the existing January 1, 1998 statutory sunset date. Continuation of this Pounrah, Valley Eugarma project, through the passage of AB 1479, would do little to protect bays and Munbngcon Beach estuaries. .ne La Hebre R A °Im° Although the BPTCP has provided the State Water Resource Control Board Los a otas Newport Beach (SWRCB) with valuable information on sediment contamination, this Orange Placende information should be used for other water quality and watershed San"Ans management programs. The use of this information to create a stringent list Seal Beach Stamm and rank of toxic hot spots does not account for regional differences of wile'err+ California's bays and estuaries. The listing of sites as required by the Y.rbe unda BPTCP is reminiscent of Superfund. Scarce funds for environmental Count, of orange programs should be put to good use on productive pollution prevention and watershed management programs, not spent on endless legal challenges S.naa, Dl.nlece and litigation by potentially responsible parties. The SWRCB should be Caere Mesa allowed the flexibility to address, on a watershed basis, those areas of water tee"Gra" quality concern already identified through the BPTCP monitoring program. Midway GLy water D1Bvicte Another ground for opposition to the BPTCP is inequitable fee structure. I he Reach An entire category of nonpoint source discharges, those generated by agricultural activities, are exempt from the program. Unlike wastewater from Publicly Owned Treatment Works these discharges are generally untreated, potentially damaging to the environment, and yet are subjected only to modest regulations. A Public Wesrawerer and Envlrcnmentel Menagemen[Agency committed a.Prorecvng the Ernronman[Since 1954 pl The Honorable Michael Sweeney Page 2 March 28, 1997 For these reasons, the Districts oppose AB 1479. AB 1479 would result in the continued expenditure of public and private resources on the BPTCP. The sunset date provides an opportunity to evaluate the BPTCP, and the Districts believe it is time to move away from its rigid mandates and toward a watershed-based approach that would benefit California's bays and estuaries. If you have any questions or would like further information regarding the Districts' concerns on this issue, please contact me at (714) 962-2411. Thank you for your careful consideration of these comments. Donald F. Mclntyt General Manager DFM/LB:wh J:\WP\3550\ AROLDIVREAD\7Wl23.LTR c: Chairman of the Joint Boards of Directors Members of the Boards of Directors a GoUNTY SANITATION UISTRICTS OF URANGE UOUN 1 Y, LiAul-UHwir; e March 28, 1997 Phone: (714)S522411 ma&ryy aaarass: RU.Bu8127 The Honorable Howard Wayne, Chair Founten Valley.cA Member, Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials 9272"127 State Capitol Building a44 ft Easadd.: m Sacramento, CA 95814 toa44 eks Avenue Fountain Vevey.G 927067018 SUBJECT: Extension of the Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Plan: AB 1479 (Sweeney) Member "Banes The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County (Districts) is a large publicly owned treatment works (POTW)which serves 2.1 million Orange ciues County residents by treating 240 million gallons of wastewater per day. The Anahemn Districts is opposed to AB 1479. This proposed legislation would continue Bene Pane e the Bay Protection Toxic Cleanup Program (BPTCP) for four years beyond cypress the existing January 1, 1998 statutory sunset date. Continuation of this Fountain veaey Fullerton project, through the passage of AS 1479, would do little to protect bays and Huntington Beach estuaries. kwyne LB N.A La Pa. Although the BPTCP has provided the State Water Resource Control Board Los Mennen, Nawport Beach (SWRCB) with valuable information on sediment contamination, this °rand• Placentia information should be used for other water quality and watershed 590e Ana management programs. The use of this information to create a stringent list Seal Beach &am= and rank of toxic hot spots does not account for regional differences of Tumn California's bays and estuaries. The listingof sit required b the Yga Perk y es as re q y YPrbe unde BPTCP is reminiscent of Superfund. Scarce funds for environmental couray d orange programs should be put to good use on productive pollution prevention and watershed management programs, not spent on endless legal challenges Seeks, 01eo-i,3c and litigation by potentially responsible parties. The SWRCB should be cesre Mesa allowed the flexibility to address, on a watershed basis, those areas of water Gordan Sara quality concern already identified through the BPTCP monitoring program. Midway City woks Uiatriaas Another ground for opposition to the BPTCP is inequitable fee structure. Irnna Ranch An entire category of nonpoint source discharges, those generated by agricultural activities, are exempt from the program. Unlike wastewater from Publicly Owned Treatment Works these discharges are generally untreated, potentially damaging to the environment, and yet are subjected only to modest regulations. A%bac Wastewater and Fmvl cmmental Management Agency Committed to Protecting me Enwmnment Since 1954 - b The Honorable Howard Wayne, Chair Page 2 March 26, 1997 For these reasons, the Districts oppose AB 1479. AB 1479 would result in the continued expenditure of public and private resources on the BPTCP. The sunset date provides an opportunity to evaluate the BPTCP, and the Districts believe it is time to move away from its rigid mandates and toward a watershed-based approach that would benefit California's bays and estuaries. If you have any questions or would like further information regarding the Districts' concerns on this issue, please contact me at (714) 962-2411. Thank you for your careful consideration of these comments. D�Mclnq�n�� General Manager DFWLB:wh J:1N PON)BRROLDMEI1MMIZ 1TR c: Chairman of the Joint Boards of Directors Members of the Boards of Directors POWER SYSYEiNS CATERPILLAR, OLYMPIAN, OENERAC avaueies ROWER RROOLICTS March 28, 1997 Board of Directors Orange County Sanitation Districts of Orange County P.O. Box 8127 Fountain Valley, CA 92728-8127 RE: SCAQMD PROJECT/PIMA GRID Dear Board of Directors: Power Systems Associates, the distributor of Caterpillar Equipment in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and engine manufacturer for the dual-fuel engine used on the referenced demonstration project, would like to submit this letter to you presenting our commitment to this project and our concern for any change in project scope. Upon approval of this Orange County Sanitation project by the South Coast Air Quality Management District in November 1995, Power Systems Associates purchased 10 engines and natural gas systems for dual-fuel engine conversion in Pima Gro vehicles. An additional 3 engines were also purchased in early 1996 for baseline test engines. As you can understand, our commitment has been genuine from the beginning. We are concerned that the scope of this project may be changed due to the amount of loads Pima Gro will be contracted to haul for Orange County Sanitation. We feel any change in the original scope of work will increase overall project costs on a per vehicle basis, and will certainly reduce the effectiveness of the data which will be accumulated. If another hauler is used to supplement the original scope, substantial costs will be incurred due to the difflcuity in repow6ring of these vehicles fi comparison to the Pima Gro vehicles. ' We hope this Board will reconsider any scope changes in interest of preserving the original commitment and minimizing costs. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Very Truly Yours, Kirk F s Vice President, General Manager BOX 227044 • LOS ANGELES • CALIFORNIA 90022-0744 3500 SHEPHERD STREET • WHrMER • CALIFORNIA 90601 • (562)463-6000 SALES FAX (562) 6SM614 • PARTS FAX (562)692-0077 CONKM 2701 Fairview Road.P.O.9ox5005,C.s M.XA92b28-W (714)432-0202 3/ DAVID A.GRANT,PRESIDENT po" _ I March 17, 1997 /Vets a Rf `� —�cdr<E Nancy Wheatley, Director Technical Services County Sanitation Districts of Orange County P.O. Box 8127 Fountain Valley, CA. 92728-8127 Dear Nancy, I wanted to thank you and your staff for the professional way that they handled the analysis of the bottlenose dolphin tissue from the May 26, 1996 stranding at Huntington Beach. I particularly enjoyed seeing my students have the opportunity to participate in the process by transporting the tissue from Dr. John Heynning at the L.A. County Museum of Natural History Marine Mammal Lab and then follow the preparation effort and analysis through discussion and meeting with Kim Christianson. Both Teri Sigler and Tom Bullard (the students from O.C.C. ) really were impressed by seeing this "applied chemistry" and, I believe, have rededicated themselves to their studies as a result of this experience. The findings of relatively low DDT and PCB levels in all the tissues analyzed were significant and a pleasant surprise. As I indicated at our meeting at S.C.C.W.R.P. on March 7, these results by themselves do not represent a significant scientific data base to conclude that levels of these two pollutants have dropped considerably in the local dolphins over the last eight years but they do represent an interesting finding. I hope that we can work together to acquire a "significant" data set to make some scientific conclusions about current body burdens of these pollutants in local marine mammals. I would recommend that we attempt to process the tissues of an additional 15 - 20 marine mammals as they become available through beach strandings. Specifically, I would like to see the tissues of at least five California Sea Lions analyzed, an additional 8 - 9 bottlenose dolphin, and possibly 4 - 5 more offshore type dolphins (i.e. common dolphins or pacific whitesided dolphin) . My prediction would be that the levels of DDT and PCB should be consistently lower in both the Sea Lions and the Offshore Dolphins Willem M-Vega. CMnrellor Dfs a Board of Tmslm Stony L Baum ram c.enBar w.eo c ft Narcy A.POWNUM C W.—f", Enr . lBUBmllnillrcl then they will be in the coastal bottlenose dolphin. Additionally, I predict that we will find the levels of DDT and PCB in the coastal bottlenose dolphin ten or more times lower than they consistently were in the 1980 's. It is relatively easy for me to obtain tissues from California Sea Lions as so many beach strand each year along the coast. Also, Friends of the Sea Lion in Laguna Beach and the Marine Mammal Center at Fort McArthur in San Pedro are sources of these tissues. Dr. John Heynning of L.A.C.M.N.H. will be the source for dolphin tissues. Availability depends on how fast these animals come in. Coastal bottlenose are relatively rare (one to two per year) while common dolphin are much more frequent stranders. By the way I participated in a stranding recovery of a dead common dolphin last sunday, March 16. It is now waiting at the museum for necrospy. We would of course prefer to obtain tissues from animals killed as a result of fishery interactions as opposed to those that die of old age. I 'm hoping that my college students at O.C.C. can continue to act as go-betweens for pick up, transport, and delivery of tissues to your lab. It would be great if students new to this process could get the kind of orientation to how your lab preforms the analysis by Kim Christianson or someone else. It really changes their outlook when contemplating studies of chemistry at O.C.C. . Let me know what you think and again, thank you and all of the other people at C.S .D.O.C. for making this last analysis possible. Sincerely, 2- Dennis L. Kelly, Professor of Marine Biology Marine Science Dept. Orange Coast College cc. Irwin Haydock, Blake Anderson, Kim Christianson