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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-2021 LaPA Committee MinutesOrange County Sanitation District Minutes for the LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Monday, November 8, 2021 4:30 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Committee Chair Jesus J. Silva on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 4:33 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Silva stated that the meeting was being held telephonically and via audio/video teleconferencing in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 and Resolution OC SAN 21-15, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), and announced the meeting guidelines. Director Anthony Kuo led the Flag Salute. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present, as follows: PRESENT:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers ABSENT:Kim Carr STAFF PRESENT: Josh Martinez was present in the Board Room. Jim Herberg, General Manager; Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Jennifer Cabral; Tanya Chong; Daisy Covarrubias; Brian Engeln; Tina Knapp; Rebecca Long; Kelly Newell; Wally Ritchie; and Ruth Zintzun were in attendance telephonically. OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; 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 Silva did not provide a report. General Manager Jim Herberg announced that OC San's Administrative offices will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day and on November 24th and 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. Page 1 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes November 8, 2021 CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2021-1938 Originator: Kelly Lore MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held September 13, 2021. AYES:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:Kim Carr ABSTENTIONS:None NON-CONSENT: 2.DRAFT 2022 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PLAN 2021-1885 Originator: Jim Herberg Administration Manager Jennifer Cabral introduced the item and Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long who provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the Legislative and Regulatory Plan. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the draft Orange County Sanitation District 2022 Legislative and Regulatory Plan. AYES:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:Kim Carr ABSTENTIONS:None Board Chair Withers departed the meeting at 5:02 p.m. and Board Vice-Chair Wanke departed the meeting at 5:15 p.m. during the presentation for Item No. 3. 3.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 2021-1899 Originator: Jim Herberg Page 2 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes November 8, 2021 Eric Sapirstein provided a presentation providing the Federal Legislative update regarding three main topics: infrastructure funding, FY 2022 appropriations, and PFAS/PFOA. Eric O'Donnell provided a presentation regarding the current State legislative calendar, key State issues in 2021, and a look ahead at potential issues and information for 2022. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2021. AYES:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Anthony Kuo and Andrew Nguyen NOES:None ABSENT:Kim Carr, Chad Wanke and John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None 4.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2021 2021-1935 Originator: Jim Herberg Principal Public Affairs Specialist Daisy Covarrubias provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the public outreach for the months of September and October . MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2021. AYES:Jesus Silva, Marshall Goodman, Anthony Kuo and Andrew Nguyen NOES:None ABSENT:Kim Carr, Chad Wanke and John Withers ABSTENTIONS:None INFORMATION ITEMS: None. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None. Page 3 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes November 8, 2021 CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: None. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Silva declared the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. to the next Regular Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting to be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Submitted by: __________________ Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board Page 4 of 4