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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-08-2018 Legislative Committee MinutesMINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Orange County Sanitation District Monday, October 8, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. A meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Committee Chair Peter Kim on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 3:35 p.m . in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Committee Vice- Chair Allan Bernstein led the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Kim, Chair Allan Bernstein , Vice-Chair John Withers, Member-At-Large Greg Sebourn, Board Chair David Shawver, Board Vice-Chair COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Donald P. Wagner, Member-At-Large Chad Wanke, Member-At-Large PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR: STAFF PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources Jim Colston, Director of Environmental Services Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board Jennifer Cabral Daisy Covarrubias Marc Dubois Alfredo Garcia Rebecca Long Mark Manzo Kelly Newell Warren Sternin OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hagin, General Counsel Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources (via teleconference) Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs Kelsey Brewer, ACC-OC Committee Chair Kim did not provide a report. 10/08/2018 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 1 of4 REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER: General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide a report. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on September 10 , 2018. AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: NON-CONSENT: Bernstein , Kim , Shawver and Withers None None Sebourn, Wagner and Wanke Board Chair Sebourn arrived at the meeting at 3:58 p.m. during the presentation of Item No. 2. 2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS YEAR END REVIEW JULY 2017 -JUNE 2018 & DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED 2018-2019 PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLAN (Jennifer Cabral) Public Affairs Supervisor Jennifer Cabral introduced th is item and the entire Public Affa irs team. Ms . Cabral distributed a color copy of the FY 2017-2018 Public Affairs Project book and provided an informative PowerPoint presentation regarding a year-end review of the Public Affairs Strategic Plan , focusing on the goals and initiatives accomplished , and what are the goals and planned activities for next year. Ms. Cabral held a discussion and responded to questions regarding the proposed 2018-2019 Public Affa irs Plan . Comm ittee Chair Kim thanked the Public Affairs team for their great work. Ms. Cabral requested feedback and suggestions for next year's plan to which the following were suggested : Look at metrics/strategic platform -how do we know we are doing a good job; measuring customer satisfaction ; external paid advertising ; more integration with member agencies; and obtaining direct links to OCSD from member agencies. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: A. Receive and file the 2017-2018 Public Affairs Year-End Report Presentation ; and B. Staff will provide information and discussion on the upcoming Public Affairs Strategic Plan . 10/08/2018 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 2 of 4 AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: INFORMATION ITEMS: Bernstein, Kim , Shawver and Withers None Sebourn Wagner and Wanke 3. ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PRESENTATION (Jennifer Cabral) Ms. Kelsey Brewer, Legislative Manager, ACC-OC to present information. Ms. Brewer provided a PowerPoint presentation providing a background of who the ACC-OC represents; described the membership base of the cities of Orange County, special districts, businesses, non-profits and higher education institutions; and spoke of the governance of the ACC-OC Board . Ms. Brewer provided information on past bills which ACC-OC partnered with other agencies and priorities for next year. 4. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE (Rebecca Long) Mr. Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs, provided a PowerPoint presentation that reviewed the 2018 legislative session, the November 2018 election Ballot Initiative highlights, and bill status and advocacy. Mr. O'Donnell also provided an update on the Legislative concepts: Bill Concept 1 -Bid advertising requirements • Reached out to CASA/CSDA Bill Concept 2 -Job Order Contracting • Reached out to CASA Bill Concept 3 -Raising the contract/bid threshold • Reached out to CASA Bill Concept 4 -Video surveillance • Reached out to CASA Mr. O'Donnell also provided information regarding a new Pilot Reuse Grant Program th rough CalRecycle, with $25 million in available funding. TPA and staff will work on a letter to advocate to fund food waste digesters. The Committee agreed that it is more prudent to assist/partner with CASA or CSDA in regard to these concepts than to carry a bill alone. 5. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral) Ms. Cabral reminded the Committee of the State of the District Breakfast being held on October 19, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Ms. Cabral stated that OCSD submitted the interim food waste station to the OC Business Council "Red Tape Into Red Carpet" for award . A reception to honor 10/08/2018 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 3 of 4 the selected programs and agencies will be held on November 28, 2018 at 5:30 p.m . Director Withers volunteered to attend on behalf of the Sanitation District. Ms . Cabral also provided brief reports on: Volunteer Incentive Program luncheon, Placentia Heritage Festival , a Public Cable Television Authority piece , and footage taken by an Independent reporter. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: Committee Chair Kim declared the meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m. to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting , Monday, November 5, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Submitted by : ._. ,. . ... 10/08/2018 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 4 of 4