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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-2020 Legislative and Public Affairs MeetingOrange County Sanitation District Minutes for the LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CALL TO ORDER Monday, September 14, 2020 12:00 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Committee Chair Peter Kim on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 12.07 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Kim stated that the meeting was being held telephonically and via audio/video teleconferencing in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order No. N-29-20, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). Chair Kim led the Flag Salute. The Clerk of the Board announced the teleconference meeting guidelines and stated that votes will be taken by roll call. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present, as follows: PRESENT: Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; and Brian Engeln were present in the Board Room. Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Daisy Covarrubias; Jennifer Cabral; Belen Carrillo; Tanya Chong; Gregg Deterring; Tina Knapp; and Kelly Newell were in attendance telephonically. OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel was present in the Board Room. Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources; Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA); and Cori Takkinen, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) were in attendance telephonically. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORTS: Chair Kim announced that OCSD and OCWD will host a Virtual Joint Tour on Wednesday, September 16th at 10.00 a.m. Page 1 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Minutes September 14, 2020 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2020-121A Originator: Kelly Lore MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO. - Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held July 13, 2020. AYES: Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: Erik Peterson ABSTENTIONS: None NON -CONSENT: 2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY THROUGH 2O20-1200 AUGUST 2020 3. Originator: Jim Herberg Principal Public Affairs Specialist Daisy Covarrubias provided a PowerPoint Presentation describing the outreach and activities of the previous months. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to. - Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of July through August 2020. AYES: Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT BRANDING 2020-1201 Originator: Jim Herberg Administration Manager Jennifer Cabral provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the item. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Page 2 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Minutes September 14, 2020 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Approve the new Orange County Sanitation District Logo. AYES: Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None 4. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY 2020-1202 THROUGH AUGUST 2020 Originator: Jim Herberg Eric O'Donnell provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the State Legislative update including an end of session update, recent state actions on COVID-19 response, and Legislative Recap and Priority legislation. Eric Sapirstein provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Federal Legislative update including the key issues of the COVID-19 relief (Heroes Act/Heals), Infrastructure Assistance bills; and Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations. Mr. Sapirstein also announced that Congressman Lou Correa has agreed to make a taped presentation for the OCSD State of the District. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July through August 2020. AYES: Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None. CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. Page 3 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Minutes September 14, 2020 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: None. ADJOURNMENT: Committee Chair Kim declared the meeting adjourned at 12.50 p.m. to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting, Monday, November 9, 2020 at 12.00 p.m. Submitted by: Kell A. �o e, MMC Cle k of/thk Board Page 4 of 4