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MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, January 22, 2003
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday,January 22, 2003 at 5 p.m., in the District's Administrat FILED
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(1) The roll was railed and a quorum declared present, as follows: FEB 2/66 2003
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: OTHERS PRESENT:v-----1- - —
Directors Present: Thomas L. Woodruff, General Counsel
Shirley McCracken, Chair Don Hughes
Steve Anderson, Vice Chair Sonja Wassgren
Brian Donahue, Chairman, PDC Committee Jim Colston
Brian Brady, Chairman, FAHR Committee Ryal Wheeler
Jim Silva, County Supervisor Randy Fuhrman
Norm Eckenrode, Past Board Chair Larry Porter
Directors Absent: STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Ferryman, Chairman, OMTS Committee Blake Anderson, General Manager
Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
Bob Orion, Director of Operations and
Maintenance
Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources
Carol Beekman, Communications Services
Manager
Jean Tappan, Committee Secretary
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Larry Porter asked that biosolids be treated to Class A level so that we can continue to dispose of
them in Kem County. Randy Fuhrman spoke on covering all bases with our legislative advocacy
program and asked that the minutes of the December 18 meeting be revised to more accurately
reflect his comments.
(4) RECEIVE. FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the December 18,2002 Steering Committee meeting were approved with revisions
requested by Mr. Fuhrnan. Director Brady abstained.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
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January 23, 2003
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Committee Chair Shirley McCracken reported on the CASA conference she attended last week along
with Directors Eckenrode, Silva and Neugebauer. At the meeting she had the opportunity to meet
with our Washington legislative consultant on finding ways to gain federal legislative support for
funding for our programs. She also announced the February 19 workshop for new and returning
directors.
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Blake Anderson reported on the following items:
A. EMT Retreat(January 30-31,2003)
Mr. Anderson reported on the executive management retreat scheduled for next week.
He discussed the process that will be used to develop unifying strategies and key
goals across the District to provide guidance to our staff on how to prioritize and direct
their efforts during the next two to three years. Staff has prepared declarative
statements on existing and new programs as the basis for developing the unifying
strategies.
B. Progress towards Achieving 30/30 Secondary Treatment Standards
Bob Ooten reported on the progress in the last month. Mr.Anderson reported that a
'blue ribbon' panel has been formed that will review the proposed secondary treatment
construction schedule and its findings will form the basis for the negotiated
construction schedule that will be part of the terms and conditions of the permit we
eventually receive from EPA and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
C. Disinfection Update
Mr. Ooten reported on the status of the disinfection work and results received. He
said that there were two days when the numbers were high and did not meet
operating targets, but were still below the permit limits. Bob Ghirelli reported that the
beach was 'hot'on one of days when we had high readings, but the beach monitoring
was done before our maintenance shutdown. We have always been in compliance
with recreational permit levels.
D. State Budget Crisis
Mr.Anderson reported on the meetings about the state budget crisis that are being
attended or monitoring. He reviewed possible losses under different scenarios. The
impacts of a successful legal challenge to the tax assessor's practice of accelerating
the annual Proposition 13 properly tax escalation rate were discussed. Mr. Anderson
stated that for every additional $1 million we have to collect to cover our expenditures,
we must add approximately$1 to the annual user fee for residential users. He has
been trying to get all of the agencies in the county together in an attempt to reach
some commonality.
E. Carol Beekman, our new Communications Manager,was Introduced. She described
her experience and indicated that she has been active In media training and crisis
communications. Mr.Anderson reported that she will be a member of the EMT (as
was the previous Communications Manager) and will be working closely with the
Directors on issues impacting their organization.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
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January 23, 2003
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
General Counsel Tom Woodruff reported that word was received today that the 0 District Court of
Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision awarding judgment in favor of the District in an employee
lawsuit, seeking to have the Court order the District to return him to work.
Mr. Woodruff also discussed the impacts on a new bill that addresses the issue of abstentions during
meetings. He will be preparing a memo for the Directors and will discuss it in detail at next month's
Board meeting.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-C)
A. Update on State and Federal Legislative Activities
Bob Ghirelli updated the members on another potential impact on our budget as a
result of the state budget crisis. Discussions are underway to reduce the funding of
the Water Resources Board through the state General Fund and supplement their
needs by increasing waste discharge fees. Meetings are underway on how to allocate
monies received from ACA 11, should it pass when presented to the voters in 2004.
Staff continues to work on developing a legislative proposal to get better science and
more consistency on the biosolids issue and to have them regulated just like water
discharges.
On the federal level, our consultant feels that Congress is close to enacting the
spending bill. The process for seeking funding next year is underway. Jim Colston is
preparing a briefing book for electeds. There is a need for Directors to meet with the
Orange County delegation to press our case. The goal is to get a letter from them
seeking money for secondary treatment from Congress.
Director McCracken reported that she is forming a Legislative Ad Hoc Committee to
keep current with the legislative consultants while Congress is in session. She has
asked Jim Silva and Jim Ferryman to serve on this committee with her.
Mr. Anderson reported on his efforts in Sacramento to get Proposition 218language
changed to allow the District to impose fees for treating urban runoff. We are looking
for a sponsor for this bill before the end of February deadline. We are also looking at
procuring bonds and grants to assist us with our secondary treatment expansion.
B. The Agenda Items scheduled to be reviewed by the Board's working committees in
February were reviewed.
C. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board at tonight's meeting
were reviewed.
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There was no other business discussed.
Minutes of the Steering Committee
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January 23, 2003
(10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
There were none.
(11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
ACTION AND/OR STAFF REPORT
There were none.
(12) CONSIDERATION OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 5 p.m.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 7 p.m.
(13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 6:26 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54956.9(b),to
discuss significant exposure to litigation. Minutes of the Closed Session are on file with the
Board Secretary. Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held by the Steering Committee
have been prepared in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.2, and are maintained
by the Board Secretary in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee
Closed Meetings. A report of the recommended actions will be publicly reported at the time the
approved actions become final.
At 6:45 p.m. the Committee reconvened in regular session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES
FOR THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS
Wednesday, January 22, 2003
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Wednesday, June 25, 2003
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Wednesday, November 19, 2003'
Wednesday, December 17, 2003'
"Tentatively rescheduled from regular fourth Wednesday.
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: January 22, 2003 Meeting Time: S p.m.
Meeting Adjourned:
Committee Members
Shirley McCracken, Board Chair _
Steve Anderson, Board Vice Chair
Brian Donahue, Chair, PDC Committee
Jim Ferryman, Chair, OMTS Committee
Brian Brady, Chair, FAHR Committee
Jim Silva, Supervisor
Norm Eckenrode, Past Board Chair
Others
Thomas L.Woodruff, General Counsel
Don Hughes
Staff Present
Blake P. Anderson, General Manager...............................
Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services.......................
David Ludwin, Director of Engineering ..............................
Patrick Miles, Director of Information Technology..............
Robert Ooten, Director of Operations& Maintenance.......
Gary Streed, Director of Finance.......................................
Lisa Tomko, Director of Human Resources.......................
Greg Mathews, Assistant to the General Manager............
Carol Beekman, Communications Manager......................
Jean Tappan, Secretary....................................................
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2003 AT 5 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has
been posted in the main lobby of the District's Administrative Office 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 Steering 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 District
subsequent to the posting of the agenda, or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted not less than
72 hours prior to the meeting date.
All current agendas and meeting minutes are also available via OCSD's
Internet site located at www.ocsd.com. Upon entering OCSD's web site,
please navigate to the Board of Directors section.
(1) ROLL CALL
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM, IF NECESSARY
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to address the Steering 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 three
minutes.
Matters of interest addressed by a member of the public and not listed on this agenda cannot
action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b).
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(4) APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Approve draft minutes of the December 18, 2002 Steering Committee meeting.
(5) REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
(6) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
A. EMT Retreat(January 30-31, 2003)
B. Progress Towards Achieving 30/30 Secondary Treatment Standards
C. Disinfection Update
D. State Budget Crisis
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-C)
A. Update on State and Federal Legislative Activities (Ghirelli)
B. Review Agenda Items scheduled to be presented to Committees in February
(Information item only)
C. Review and consideration of Agenda Items for January 22, 2003 Board of
Directors Meeting
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS IF
ANY
(10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
(11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA
FOR ACTION AND STAFF REPORT
(12) FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next Steering Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m.,Wednesday, February 26, 2003.
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-3- January 22, 2003 Agenda
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2003.
(13) CLOSED SESSION
During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of
the Steering Committee, the Chair may convene the Committee in closed session to consider
matters of pending real estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters,
pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957 or 54957.6, as noted.
Reports relating to(a) purchase and sale of real property; (b) matters of pending or potential
litigation; (c)employment actions or negotiations with employee representatives; or which are
exempt from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the
Directors during a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such
time as final actions are taken by the Board on any of these subjects,the minutes will reflect all
required disclosures of information.
A. Convene in closed session to confer with General Counsel re Anticipated
Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54956.9(b): One(1)potential case.
B. Reconvene in regular session
C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
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Notice to Committee Members:
For any questions on the agenda or to place items on the agenda,Committee members should contact the
Committee Chair or the Secretary ten days in advance of the Committee Meeting.
Committee Chair. Shirley McCracken (714)765-5247(Anaheim City Hall)
Committee Staff Contact: Blake P.Anderson (714)593-7110
General Counsel: Thomas L.Woodruff (714)564-2605
Secretary: Jean Tappan (714)593-7101
(714)962-0366 (Fax)
E-mail: itappan®acsd.com
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DRAFT
MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, December 18, 2002
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was
held on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 5 p.m., in the District's Administrative
Office.
(1) The roll was called and a quorum declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: OTHERS PRESENT:
Directors Present: Thomas L. Woodruff, General Counsel
Shirley McCracken, Chair Don Hughes
Steve Anderson, Vice Chair Scott Baugh
Jim Ferryman, Chairman, OMTS Committee Randy Fuhrman
Brian Donahue, Chairman, PDC Committee Jan Vandersloot
Norm Eckenrode, Past Board Chair Paul Mosley
Jennifer Cabral
Directors Absent:
Jim Silva, County Supervisor STAFF PRESENT:
Brian Brady, Chairman, FAHR Committee Blake Anderson, General Manager
Bob Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
David Ludwin, Director of Engineering
Greg Mathews, Assistant to the General
Manager
Gary Streed, Director of Finance
Lisa Toni Director of Human Resources
Sonja Wassgren, Communications
Jean Tappan, Committee Secretary
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM
No appointment was necessary.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jan Vandersloot offered holiday greetings to the Steering Committee members. Randy Fuhrman
asked that the directors continue to think about procuring funding through increased fees at a higher
level than actually required to reduce interest payments and future borrowing. Paul Mosley,
representing Joan Irvine Smith,thanked the Board for submitting the secondary treatment standards
permit application and offered her help as needed.
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
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December 18, 2002
(4) RECEIVE FILE AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the November 20, 2002 Steering Committee meeting were approved as drafted.
(5) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Committee Chair Shirley McCracken reported on the CASA and Orange County Leadership
Symposium events scheduled for January.
(6) REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Blake Anderson reported on:
A. Achieving 30/30 Secondary Treatment Standards
Mr.Anderson reported that we are close to reaching optimum numbers with the
optimizing of existing secondary facilities.
B. Biosolids
Mr. Anderson reported that staff continues to use three alternatives for biosolids
disposal. The ban on Class B biosolids takes effect in Kent County in January and in
Kings County in February. It is our intent to keep all options available as long and as
economically as possible.
C. Disinfection
Operational objectives are being met and we are getting extraordinary results, well
under the AB 411 standards at the outfall, which means we are also achieving the
standards at the state's 3-mile limit and with certainty in the surf at Huntington Beach
and Newport Beach. However, Station 9N, near the AES Power Plant, is still
experiencing elevated bacterial counts. Shore and offshore studies continue. There
will be a special discussion on this issue at the February 19 Special Board Workshop.
(7) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
The SAW PA update will be discussed in Closed Session because of information received from the
Regional Board.
General Counsel Tom Woodruff reported that his fine is one of six being considered for providing
legal services to the Orange County Water District. The directors discussed the potential for a
conflict of interest. Chair McCracken indicated that there did not seem to be a conflict, and should
one occur, it would be handled appropriately at that time.
(8) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Items A-E)
A. Low Interest Loans for Converting Residences from Septic Tanks to Sewer
Connections
This item is on the agenda at the request of Director Steve Anderson as a result of the
septic tank retirement program in La Habra. He asked about providing loans to assist
with sewer connections.
Gary Streed reported on the program that had been offered in the past and stated that
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
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December 18, 2002
there was very little interest. The details of the proposed program were discussed.
Because there is no conclusive information on how many residences are still on septic
tanks, it is difficult to determine how extensive to make the program. Director
Anderson suggested that the policy be considered as part of the urban runoff Initiative
as septic systems could very well be a major contributor to urban runoff.
Staff was directed to continue work on this issue and a search will be undertaken for a
model that might meet our needs.
B. Directors Handbook
Greg Mathews reviewed the draft handbook and asked the committee members to e-
mail suggested questions for the Frequently Asked Questions section.
C. Sacramento Outreach Efforts during 2003
Blake Anderson introduced Scott Baugh, who reported on our successes during the
2002 legislative session and the impacts of the budget deficit on the year ahead. He
spoke to the two initiatives that were successfully put forward on behalf of the District
and issues that are anticipated for 2003 and beyond. He expects that much time will
be required protecting our revenues through defensive maneuvering. Bob Ghirelli
provided a draft staff report on the history of legislative advocacy at OCSD and the
issues staff will be working on with our state and federal representatives. The final
strategy plan will be returned to the committee in January with more details. The
directors were asked to review the report to ensure the strategies staff is undertaking
are appropriate and no changes were recommended. Mr.Anderson asked the
directors for any specific comments and for direction on the initiatives and the
approach staff is taking to pursue them. None were provided.
D. The Agenda Items scheduled to be reviewed by the FAHR Committee in January were
reviewed. The other working committees will be dark.
E. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board at tonight's meeting were
reviewed. There were no questions posed to staff.
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There was no other business discussed.
(10) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR WOULD LIKE STAFF TO REPORT ON AT A
SUBSEQUENT MEETING
There were none.
(11) MATTERS WHICH A DIRECTOR MAY WISH TO PLACE ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
ACTION AND/OR STAFF REPORT
There were none.
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
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December 18, 2002
(12) CONSIDERATION OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 5 p.m.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,January 22, 2003 at 7 p.m.
(13) CLOSED SESSION
The Committee convened at 6:09 p.m.in Closed Session, pursuant to Sections 54956.9, to
discuss potential litigation involving the District and Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority;
Section 54956.9 re pending matter of litigation, Orange County Sanitation District, at al. v.
County of Kern, et al; Section 54957.6 re salaries, benefits,terms and conditions of employment
for At-Will Contracts with Executive Management Team; and Section 54957.6 re General
Manager's annual performance evaluation and compensation. Minutes of the Closed Session
are on file with the Board Secretary. Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held by the
Steering Committee have been prepared in accordance with Government Code Section
54957.2, and are maintained by the Board Secretary in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes
of Board and Committee Closed Meetings. A report of the recommended actions will be publicly
reported at the time the approved actions become final.
At 6:55 p.m., the Committee reconvened in regular session.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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AGENDA REPORT aem AM Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: Robert Ghirelli, Director of Technical Services
Originator: James Colston
SUBJECT: Update on State and Federal Legislative Activities
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Item
SUMMARY
Staff will provide the Committee with an update on State and Federal Legislative
Activities at the meeting.
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
N/A
BUDGETIMPACT
❑ This item has been budgeted. (Line item:
❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
® Not applicable (information item)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current State Activities:
1. State budget crisis and special district revenues and designated monies
2. ACA 11 (2002) Infrastructure Amendment— potential updates and changes
3. Urban Runoff funding and Proposition 218 restrictions
Current Federal Activities:
1. Update on Congress
2. Fiscal Year 2003 appropriations
3. Federal Funding request for Secondary Treatment
a. Funding Strategy
b. Briefing Book
c. Visit to Orange County Delegation in March
d. Funding Request Letter for Fiscal Year 2004
ALTERNATIVES
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Updated Advocacy and Association List will be provided at the meeting.
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FROM: Blake P. Anderson, General Manager
SUBJECT: Review of Contract with Manatt, Phelps, and Phillips, LLP
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion re contract issued to Manatt, Phelps, and Phillips, LLP (primarily
represented by Scott Baugh, Esq.) for legislative advocacy services
SUMMARY:
At the request of Director Eckenrode, staff has been asked to provide a review of the
contract with Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP, whose work for us is provided by Scott
Baugh, Esq., and others in its Sacramento and Orange County offices.
As part of and support for the District's ongoing outreach and advocacy efforts, the
District has participated in a number of professional associations and organizations for
over thirty years. In the last five years, we have increasingly utilized the services of
consultants for maintaining communication with our state and federal legislatures. See
the report accompanying this agenda report for a full discussion of these related
activities.
Your General Manager first secured the services of the Manatt fine during the first
quarter of 2001 for the purpose of working on county-wide and state-wide initiatives
relating to biosolids management, brine management, watershed management, and
pending legislation that would potentially have impact on the Sanitation District. The
reason for using the Manatt firm, and the efforts of Scott Baugh in particular, was
because of the help and effectiveness Mr. Baugh provided in his role as an
assemblyman. He authored the bill that allowed us to consolidate our districts into a
single governing district. He was also helpful and creative in securing early state
funding assistance in 1999 and 2000 for addressing the beach pollution issues in
Huntington Beach. We also knew that the Manatt firm, with its extraordinary mix of
Republican and Democrat attorneys and other professionals, would provide us wide
access to both sides of the aisle of the legislature and to the Governor's Office. In
retrospect, this expectation has been well met.
During that first year, our principal contact at the Manatt firm, Scott Baugh, who had
recently left the legislature, was not and could not be utilized for lobbying of the
legislature. While some of those initiatives were started, the controversy over our level
of treatment quickly overwhelmed the time and attention of your General Manager, key
staff members and our consultants.
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During the 2002 legislative year, two important bills were successfully sheparded
through the legislature with the help and active involvement of the Manatt firm, primarily
through the efforts of Mr. Baugh:
AB 1892 (Harmon)This bill allows the Sanitation District to intercept, treat,
recycle and dispose of urban runoff flow. It received opposition from some
members of the environmental community. Mr. Baugh was able to explain the
purpose and intent of the bill to members and staff of the legislature and to the
Governor's office, effectively neutralizing the affect of the opposition. It was
passed unanimously in the legislature and signed by the Governor. We are now
in a position to work closely with Orange County and the several cities managing
urban runoff, with full state authorization to do so.
AB 1969 (Maddox, then Campbell) This bill was originally introduced by
Assemblyman Maddox. It was poorly thought-out and we told the legislature so,
through the help of Mr. Baugh. It would have mandated that the Sanitation
District achieve full secondary treatment standards in the absence of the then
pending scientific, technical, and fiscal information that was under preparation by
District staff at the direction of the Board. It would have precluded our board of
directors from considering any other alternative. It would have interfered with the
well-established regulatory responsibilities and processes of the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board and the federal Environmental Protection
Agency. And, finally, it would have subjected the Sanitation District to mandatory
state penalties.
For these reasons, it was ultimately stopped in the Senate. Then, the bill was
significantly modified and reintroduced by Assemblyman Bill Campbell at our
urging and with the help of Mr. Baugh. The final version of the bill provides the
Sanitation District with up to 10 years to achieve secondary treatment standards
without incurring mandatory state fines for non-compliance during the interim
period. AB 1969 (Campbell) passed the legislature and was signed by the
Governor. It provides this board and the public with sufficient assurance that the
Sanitation District can do the right thing, move in an orderly fashion to secondary
treatment standards, and not unfairly incur mandatory state penalties. With this
assurance in hand, we could confidently submit our application for a secondary
treatment standards-based ocean discharge permit.
For the 2003 legislative year, the Sanitation District staff, with initial consultation with the
Steering Committee in December, has recommended that the following initiatives be
pursued:
Urban Runoff Management Fees: While the Sanitation District now has the
discretion to manage urban runoff, it remains unclear how the operating and
capital construction costs associated with these activities will be funded. Our
current understanding of the constitutional provisions of Proposition 218 is that
fees collected for the purpose of urban runoff require voter approval. Staff has
proposed that we attempt to slightly modify the provisions of Proposition 218 to
extend the discretionary authority wastewater agencies have for raising
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wastewater management fees to include urban runoff management fees. This
would significantly improve the likelihood that we will actually have the money to
participate in long-term and large-scale urban runoff projects for the purpose of
improving ocean and beach quality in Orange County.
Regulatory Responsibility for Biosolids Management: As the directors will
recall, the Sanitation District's efforts to effectively manage biosolids through the
appropriate recycling as a nutrient and soil amendment for non-food crops has
been frustrated by a number of contradictory and poorly thought-out county
ordinances. Our experience is not unique. Today, cities and special districts
throughout the state are facing equally daunting challenges and barriers raised
by counties. It is our observation and belief that the California Regional Water
Quality Control Boards, under the general direction of the California State Water
Resources Control Board, are far better suited to provide consistent and
appropriated regulatory oversight for the management of biosolids. The
RWQCBs now effectively oversee and regulate the discharge of 1.5 billion
gallons of treated wastewater throughout the state. Because biosolids
management is such an integral part of wastewater treatment and because
biosolids can impact the surface waters and groundwaters of this state, it is
logical and appropriate for the RWQCBs to provide regulatory oversight to
biosolids as well. It is our intention, perhaps in partnership with the California
Association of Sanitation Agencies, to ask the legislature to change state law to
direct the RWQCBs to do so.
Dealing with the State Budget Crisis: The state's $35 billion budget deficit will
impact thousands of programs and initiatives around California. Nearly all public
agencies will suffer some degree of impact. It is staff's intention, under the
direction of the board, to develop an appropriate response to any proposals
developed by the administration or by the legislature and to communicate that
response as effectively as possible. We are working with a number of state-wide
organizations and will utilize the services of our legislative consultants to
diligently monitor all developments in Sacramento and to quickly marshal a
response.
ACA 11: During the 2002 legislative year, Assembly Constitutional Amendment
11 was approved for the March 2004 ballot. It provides a very complicated
formula for providing a portion of the state's General Fund to public infrastructure
grants. If approved by the voters, ACA 11 will, when the state's future revenues
are sufficient, provide funding to eligible infrastructure projects here in Orange
County. There remains today considerable uncertainty and controversy about
how the money will be distributed. Naturally, the Sanitation District and other
Orange County entities want to be assured of their fair share of these much
needed and sought-after future funds. It will be our task during 2003 to see that
Orange County's fair share is assured as the formulas for distributing the funding
are created by the legislature and approved by the governor.
What's Ahead The Manatt firm can competently provide help in achieving these
initiatives through the legislature and the administration during calendar year 2003. The
Manatt firm is also the principle Sacramento consultant for the County of Oran jtPAA2
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deeply involved in the County's Municipal Stormwater Permit. Scott Baugh and other
members of the Manatt firm have provided Sanitation District staff and its General
Manager with remarkable access to the legislature and the administration and have
provided strategic ideas that have led to our remarkable success during 2002.
Staff plans to utilize the services of Manatt, Phelps, and Phillips, LLP, during 2003
unless otherwise directed by the Board. Its services are procured on a month-to-month
retainer of$5,000 per month unless otherwise negotiated to an escalated rate of up to
$10,000 per month. This may occur during extraordinary periods of time demands of
their staff. These rates are normal and customary and are in keeping with the
experience and practice of other public agencies here in Orange County procuring
similar professional services. Your General Manager will report to and seek direction
from the Steering Committee every month during 2003 as our Sacramento legislative
efforts unfold.
ATTACHMENTS
1. History of Legislative Advocacy at OCSD, Staff Report, December 2002
2. Association and Advocacy List, January 2003
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HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AT OCSD
Staff Report
December 2002
The Orange County Sanitation District has recently begun higher profile
participation in state and federal legislation as part of the district's overall
mission. Traditionally, the district worked indirectly with other wastewater
treatment facilities associations.
1970s-1990s
Beginning in the 1970s, OCSD became a founding member of the Association of
Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA). AMSA is the premier, national
wastewater association. They participate in all aspects of wastewater treatment
facilities from management and operation to funding, legislative and regulatory
development, litigation, and cooperation with regulators and non-governmental
organizations. OCSD's Board and management have been active participants in
AMSA conferences, committees, and initiatives. Past Presidents include Fred
Harper and J. Wayne Sylvester.
At this time, OCSD also joined the California Ocean Dischargers (COD) to
address issues particular to large California dischargers. This group addressed
issues regarding the California Ocean Plan and the Clean Water Act §301(h)
waiver program. This group disbanded as more formal activities were led by
local and state associations. Although not directly involved in legislative
activities, the Southern California Alliance of POTWs (SCAP) was created in the
1980s to address local and statewide regulatory and quasi-regulatory actions,
especially with the Regional Water Quality Control Boards and South Coast Air
Quality Management District.
At this same time, OCSD became more involved in the California Association of
Sanitation Agencies (CASA). Initially, legislative efforts were focused on
contracts, public meetings and records requirements, and governance issues.
However, more recent efforts have focused on permitting, enforcement and
compliance activities. CASA has been a tremendous resource for POTWs in
California. In addition to the legislative work, CASA also provides excellent
conferences tailored for wastewater treatment plant directors and managers.
Until recently, OCSD participated in the development of emerging legislation
through the use of the associations discussed above. This approach served the
district well by pooling our resources and impact upon legislation of concern with
other POTWs and by eliminating the need and expense of hiring an individual
agency to act of our behalf.
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Recent Developments
In 1997, a legislative effort was made by the Republican leadership in Orange
County to consolidate special districts. At that time OCSD was comprised of
• numerous individual districts which operated through one administration. While
OCSD was quickly removed from the county-wide consolidation effort due to its
size, the district's board decided to consolidate its individual districts through
special legislation. The district hired a lobbyist to help move the bill through the
legislature, and Assemblymen Scott Baugh authored the bill, A.B. 769 (1997).
The consolidation was completed without opposition in the legislature.
After this process was completed, OCSD's staff began to take a greater interest
in the legislative process, both at the state and federal level. Eric Sapirstein,
from ENS Resources, Inc., was brought under contract by the district to help
understand and influence the federal legislative process and Scott Baugh, from
Manatt, Phelps, and Phillips, LLP, was brought under contract to provide
assistance in addressing state legislation.
This year, 2002, has been the district's busiest for legislation of concern. The
district sponsored Assembly Bill 1892 to change to district's charter to allow the
agency to intercept, treat, recycle and dispose of urban runoff flows. This bill
was authored by Assemblyman Hannon (Huntington Beach). While there was
some local opposition to the bill due to the district's participation in the Clean
Water Action § 301(h) program, Scott Baugh was able to explain the purpose
and intent of the bill. It passed through the legislature unanimously and was
signed into law by the Governor.
Assembly Bill 1969 was authored by Assemblyman Maddox (Garden Grove) with
the purported intent to end the district's participation in the Clean Water Act
301(h) program; however, the bill initially ended state waivers associated with
fanning. Eventually the bill was amended to require the district to meet the
secondary treatment standard of the Clean Water Act despite its compliance with
state water quality standards. The bill stopped movement in the Senate
appropriations committee.
After the OCSD Board of Directors decided to upgrade the level of treatment, the
district faced the prospect of minimum mandatory penalties of over$1 million per
year. In order to facilitate the end of the 301(h) permit, the district sought a
legislative solution to avoid minimum mandatory penalties while voluntarily
upgrading its level of treatment. Assemblyman Bill Campbell (OrangeNilla Park)
picked-up Assembly Bill 1969, and he removed the former language and
amended in language to help the district avoid penalties.
There was very little time left in the legislative calendar, and the legislature was
facing numerous disputes due to the budget crisis and pending election. Despite
these problems, Assemblyman Campbell and his staff, with help from Scott
Baugh, was able to move and pass the legislation through both houses of the
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legislature and onto the Governor's desk. The Governor signed the legislation,
and the district's staff was able to use this in their negotiations with the regulators
to facilitate ending participation in the Clean Water Act 301(h) program in favor of
a secondary treatment ocean discharge permit application.
Other legislation of interest to the district included Assembly Constitution
Amendment 11 to provide a state infrastructure fund that would earmark general
fund monies to pay for local infrastructure needs. This fund would grow
depending on state economic growth so as not to compete with current funding
for other needs. There remain concerns locally about the language of ACA 11,
and there may be an attempt to amend the proposal to make it more workable.
OCSD staff intends to follow and participate in any such attempts to change the
amendment.
Current Issues
With the California state budget facing a financial crisis, the new legislative year
begins with special districts facing the prospect of losing their current revenue
streams to finance explosive state growth. OCSD's revenue streams include
significant designated monies (so-called "reserves") of over$350 million and
annual property taxes of$35 million. Since OCSD is an enterprise district, it is
able to increase revenues through higher user fees. Some legislators and other
governmental entities would like to shift property tax revenues from special
districts to the general fund to make up for statewide budgetary mismanagement
through hidden tax increases. OCSD will align will with similarly situated special
districts to avoid the shift of these much needed monies to the state general fund.
While the budget crisis will likely be the focus of legislative efforts, other issues
include the infrastructure amendment (ACA 11) discussed above. While it is
generally recognized that the construction, maintenance and expansion of public
infrastructure is necessary to maintain a healthy economy and functioning
society, establishing a long-term funding strategy to assure that funding has
eluded the state. OCSD supported ACA 11 and the staff will watch and
participate in further attempts change the amendment.
Another area of interest for OCSD is urban runoff. With the change in OCSD's
charter to allow for urban runoff treatment, we now face the issue of funding this
treatment. Proposition 218 limits the way the special districts can raise funds for
the treatment of urban runoff. OCSD can either work to change to language of
proposition 218 to allow special districts to raise funds for urban runoff treatment
in the same way that they do for wastewater treatment, or they can work within
the existing law by using the election process to raise funds for proposed
treatment facilities. OCSD plans to work closely with other local agencies
including the county and cities to develop a local strategy to address urban
runoff.
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On the federal level, OCSD will work with Eric Sapirstein and John Freshman in
a concerted effort to help fund the construction of new treatment facilities
necessary to meet the secondary treatment standard. This is consistent with
current and past funding provided by the federal government to help local
agencies meet the federal standards. We will also continue to pursue Clean
Water Act language to provide the district with compliance assistance until the
new facilities are completed. Congressional Report language inserted near the
end of the last Congress has already provided us with initial support for interim
compliance during construction of secondary treatment facilities, and the ocean
discharge permit negotiation process will likely dictate whether or not further
support is necessary.
There are other important regulatory issues at the federal level that may result in
the introduction of federal legislation. These include the Sanitary Sewer
Overflow rule and the Total Maximum Daily Load rule. OCSD will follow both of
these rules and any subsequent legislation closely. Also, AMSA is continuing in
its crusade to provide better long-term wastewater infrastructure funding, and
OCSD will follow and support those efforts.
Closing
Historically, OCSD has worked with other wastewater treatment agencies and
associations to address legislative issues of interest to the agency. More
recently, OCSD has participated more actively in legislation by sponsoring
legislation and hiring fines that lobby the state and federal legislatures on bills of
interest to the district. The 2003 legislative year will bring great challenges to the
district as we face revenue losses from the state and seek funding assistance
from the federal government to build wastewater treatment facilities necessary to
meet the secondary treatment standards.
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WORKING DRAFT
ASSOCIATION AND ADVOCACY LIST
December 2002
A. Associations and Consultants for Legislative Advocacy and Other Issues
ORGANIZATION CURRENTISSUES/ JURISDICTION PERSONNEL DUES/FEES
ACTIVITIES COMMITMENT(FTE)
Association of Metropolitan Federal funding for National Various Departments $30,000
Sewerage Agencies(AMSA) POTWs including participate in AMSA
infrastructure. High level activities
www.amsa-cleanwater.org participation in the 0.1 FTE
development of
legislation and
regulations of interest to
POTWs, primarily as
implemented by U.S.
EPA.
California Association of Advocate on legislation of Statewide Various Departments $8,000
Sanitation Agencies(CASA) interest to POTWs at the participate in CASA
statewide level. activities
www.casaweb.org Participates in numerous 0.1 FTE
regulatory activities of
interest to POTWs,
primarily through the
SWRCB and RWQCBs.
NPDES Permitting Fees,
tax revenues and
8 designated monies.
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'd ENS Resources (Eric Federal funding for National: General Manager and $92,000
Sapirstein) OCSD on various Focus on federal Technical Services ($48,000
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ORGANIZATION CURRENTISSUES/ JURISDICTION PERSONNEL DUES/FEES
ACTIVITIES COMMITMENT(FTE)
projects including the clean water Department annual retainer
ensresources.com upgrade to secondary legislation and 0.1 FTE plus$44,000
treatment. Also assisting regulations add-on for
in seeking compliance special
relief for upgrade to services Sep-
secondary treatment. Dec '02)
John Freshman Assisting ENS in National: Technical Services Costs included
developing funding and Targeted solely to Department under ENS
compliance assistance for federal funding <0.1 FTE
upgrade to secondary and legislation.
treatment.
Manatt, Phelps and Philips Local issues— urban Statewide and Blake Anderson and $110,000
(Scott Baugh) runoff, ocean discharge Regional Technical Services ($60,000
issues. Assisted in Department annual retainer
Charte ,000
www.manatt.com compliance relief
forent and 0.1 FTE add-on plus ofor work
compliance relief for
upgrade to secondary on AS 1692
969
treatment through AB and 1
1892 and AS 1969. for Jan '02o t to
Sep '02)
Randy Abbott& Central Valley Political Regional Layne Baroldi and Annual retainer
Mike Turnipseed and Regulatory Environmental of$48,000
Consultants for biosolids Compliance and
management. Provide Monitoring Division
biosolids site inspection <0.1 FTE
services and oversight
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B. Other Associations and Organizations directly involved with issues of interest to OCSD or POTWs.
ORGANIZATION CURRENT ISSUES/ JURISDICTION PERSONNEL DUES/FEES
ACTIVITIES COMMITMENT(FTE)
Biosolids Task Force for Biosolids management Regional <A FTE $5,000
Riverside County(SAWPA) options and Riverside
County's ordinance
California Water Environment State certification Statewide <A FTE Individual and
Association (CWEA) program, government included in
affairs, public education, WEF fees
maintenance training, and
operations training
California Special District Maintaining revenues for Statewide <.1 FTE
Association (CSDA) [New special districts,
membership] governance
National Water Research Water and wastewater Local <A FTE
Institute (NWRI) research, peer review
panels, salinity
management
Salinity Coalition Salinity management Regional <A FTE $10,000
including source control,
water and wastewater
management and brine
disposal
Santa Ana River Basin Section Local activities of CW EA Regional <.1 FTE, although Individual
(SARBS) Local chapter of listed above individual participation
CW EA will vary by employee
Southern California Alliance of Biosolids, NPDES Regional .1 FTE $54,000/year
w POTWs(SCAP) permitting, basin
8 planning, TMDLs, air
v quality regulations
Tri-TAC:Technical Advisory NPDES permitting, basin Statewide .1 FTE None—
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ORGANIZATION CURRENT ISSUES/ JURISDICTION PERSONNEL DUES/FEES
ACTIVITIES COMMITMENT(FTE)
Committee of California planning, water quality Volunteer
Association of Sanitation criteria development, organization
Agencies, California Water biosolids management supported by
Environment Association and and regulation, air quality members
League of California Cities regulation
Water Environment Federation Similar committee National <.1FTE Individual
structure as CWEA, but
national organization
Water Environment Research Research section of WEF National <.1 FTE
Foundation supported by member
agencies
WateReuse Association Advocacy for water National <.1 FTE $2,500
recycling issues and
regulation
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interest to OCSD or POTWs.
NAME ACRONYM
Air& Waste Management Association AWMA
American Fisheries Society AFS
American Institute of Fisheries Research Biologists AIFRB
American Public Works Association APWA
American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE
Association for Information Management ARMA
California Chamber of Commerce CCC
California Coastal Coalition CalCoast
California League of Cities CLC
California Organic Recycling Council CORC
California Rebuild America Coalition CaIRAC
California Resource Recovery Association CRRA
California Utilities Emergency Association CUEA
Center of Demographic Research CDR
Center for Regenerative Studies CRS
Compost Coalition
Construction Management Association of America CMMA
International Conference of Building Officials ICBO
National Academy of Sciences NAB
Orange County Business Council OCBC
Orange County Council of Government
Orange County Current Affairs Forum OCCAF
Pacific Institute
Project Management Institute PIVII
Santa Ana River Flood Control Agency
Santa Ana River Watershed Group SARWG
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry SETAC Book Page 22
Southern California Academy of Sciences SCAS
Southern California Association of Governments SCAG
SCCWRP Commission Technical Advisory Group CTAG
Southern California SETAC SoCal SETAC
Southern California Water Committee SCWC
Terrene Institute TI
Townsend and Associates
Water Advisory Council of Orange County WA CO
Water Quality Center
Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority WRCRWA
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meeti2ng2/03 Date To Bd.of DIr.
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AGENDA REPORT Ir21.mber Item Number
Orange County Sanitation District !3
FROM: Blake P. Anderson, General Manager
Originator: Jean Tappan, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT: February Agenda Items for Consideration by Working Committees
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Review with staff the agenda items tentatively scheduled for review by the Working
Committees in February.
SUMMARY
Staff routinely prepares for the Steering Committee a list of items scheduled for
presentation to the Working Committees and the Board at their next monthly meetings.
This allows the Steering Committee the opportunity to review these items early enough
to make reassignments in the review or approval process.
The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Committees in February:
OMTS Committee: 1. Receive and file Summer 2001 Huntington Beach Shoreline
Contamination Investigation Report
2. Principles of Asset Management
3. Consider amendment to Pipeline Corrosion Contract
4. Valve Replacement Project
5. Amendment to contract with California Soil Products
PDC Committee: 1. Ratify Change Order No. tlto Job No. P1-37, Primary
Clarifiers Nos. 16-31 and Related Facilities
2. Ratify Change Order No. 6 and approve Closeout Agreement
and Notice of Completion for Contract No. 5-46, Replacement
of Back Bay Trunk Sewer
3. Ratify Change Order No. 1 and Approve Closeout Agreement
and Notice of Completion for SP2000-22R, Natural Gas Line
Replacement at Plant 1
4. Receive and file Final Effluent Pathogen Reduction
Alternatives Plan Report, Job No. J-40-6
5. Approve budget amendment and Addendum No. 1 to PSA for
Contract 7-36, Gisler-Redhill Trunk Improvements, Reach A
6. Approve Addendum No. 3 to PSA for Phase 3, Job No. J-84,
Space Allocation and Interior Renovation
7. Approve Addendum No. 3 to PSA for Contract No. 2-24-1,
Carbon Canyon Dam Sewer and Pump Station Abandonment
8. Approve Addendum No. 4 to PSA for Job No. P2-82, Utilities
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FAHR Committee: 1. Meet/Confer process, reports and direction
2. 2002-03 financial Plan Update and Reserves Policy
3. Consider Capital Facilities Capacity Charge Calculation
Options
4. Consider revised Purchasing Resolution
5. Consider issuing 2002-03 Certificates of Participation
6. Quarterly Investment Management Program Report
7. Quarterly Financial Report
8. Consider Internal Audit Firms
9. HR Policies and Procedures Update
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT
❑ This item has been budgeted. (Line item: )
❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NA
ALTERNATIVES
NA
CEOA FINDINGS
Not a project.
ATTACHMENTS
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STEERING COMMITTEE I-21-u3 Meeting M, To ao.of Mr.
AGENDA REPORT Ir, C ber Number Item Num
Orange County Sanitation District 7
FROM: Blake P. Anderson, General Manager
Originator: Jean Tappan, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT: January Agenda Items for Consideration by the Board
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Review with staff the agenda items tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Board
at its January 22, 2003 meeting.
SUMMARY
Staff routinely prepares for the Steering Committee a list of items scheduled for
presentation to the Working Committees and the Board at their next monthly meetings.
This allows the Steering Committee the opportunity to review these items early enough
to make reassignments in the review or approval process.
The following items are scheduled to be considered by the Board in January:
9.a. Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 03-01, Appointing a Secretary Pro Tem to the Board
of Directors
11. Actions from the Steering Committee
b. Receive and file minutes of December 18, 2002 Steering Committee
meeting
12. Receive and file Treasurer's Report for December 2002
13. Actions from GWRS Joint Cooperative Committee
b. Receive and file minutes of the December 9, 2002 GWRS JCC meeting
14. Discussion re Contract Issued to Scoff Baugh of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips,
LLP, for legislative advocacy services
PROJECT/CONTRACT COST SUMMARY
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT
❑ This item has been budgeted. (Line Rem: )
❑ This item has been budgeted, but there are insufficient funds.
❑ This item has not been budgeted.
® Not applicable (information item)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NA
ALTERNATIVES
NA
CEOA FINDINGS
Not a project.
ATTACHMENTS
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