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Home My WebLink About2008-01 MINUTES OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE RE LEGISLATIVE GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. A special meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m, in the District's Administrative Office. (1) PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. (2) GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP The legislative lobbyists reviewed last year's accomplishments and discussed the strategic goals proposed for 2008. MINUTES OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE After a brief recess, the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 5:30 p.m., in the District's Administrative Office. (1) A quorum was declared present, as follows: STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Directors Present: STAFF PRESENT: Jim Ferryman, Chair Jim Ruth, General Manager Doug Davert, Vice Chair Bob Ghirelli,Assistant General Manager Mark Waldman,Administration Committee Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations and Chair Maintenance Larry Crandall, Operations Committee Chair Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering Don Bankhead Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services Phil Luebben Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Ken Parker Administrative Services Michael Gold, Government Affairs Manager DIRECTORS ABSENT Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board None OTHERS PRESENT: Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel Heather Dion, Townsend Public Affairs HHFEIILEDD�EEIN rHpppp77��pgo ppp� Chris Townsend, Townsend Public Affairs ORANGECWMYBANRgjjol D�TR CT Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources TR FEB 2 7 2008 en & Minutes of the Steering Committee January 23, 2008 Page 2 (2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM No appointment was necessary. (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. (4) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR Chair Jim Ferryman reported he had attended past Board Chair Steve Anderson's funeral and expressed gratitude for his contribution to the water industry. The memorial dedication of district-owned property was proposed and requested that staff submits a proposed policy. Chair Ferryman welcomed Directors Parker and Bankhead to the Steering Committee as new Steering Committee members. Chair Ferryman reported that he will be attending the 2008 CASA conference in Washington, D.C. on March 10-12. Directors Davert and Crandall, as well as Jim Ruth, Bob Ghlrellt and Michael Gold will also attend. (5) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER General Manager Jim Ruth, briefly reported on the operations agreement discussion with SAWPA; leadership training program with Pepperdine University; Directors Orientation scheduled for February 25, 2008. Director of Finance, Lorenzo Tyner, provided a brief report of the Proposition 218 responses from the public. (6) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL General Counsel, Brad Hogin, briefly stated the regulations for approving ordinances, and regulations on directors' involvement in evaluation of vendor proposals. (7) ACTION ITEMS A. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the December 19, 2007 Steering Committee meeting. Directors Bankhead and Parker abstained. (8) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Because of the workshop held earlier on legislative affairs, no verbal report was given. (9) CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. Minutes of the Steering Committee January 23, 2008 Page 3 (10) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY There were none. (11) ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. until February 27, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Submitted by: Penny M. Kyle Clerk of the Board x WePN9mgMSleMnd Cw MmpooBmoaiw.012m Stwnne M,nw dm STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )SS. COUNTY OF ORANGE } Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2,, 1 hereby certify that the Notice and the Agenda for the Steering Committee meeting held on a)- , 2008,was duly posted for public Inspection In the main lobby of the District's offices on (.4s14g 2008. / IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this Cf th day of flY 2 8. Penny Kyle, ClAdk of the Bclbrd Orange County Sanitation District e. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT p,.: January 16, 2008 171419B2 2411 fax: p 141 Seel7dbf, ..Wed.. m.glry.arin... NOTICE OF MEETINGS PO a.SIP? W1, IA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE 22)2B ale? a�.. STEERING COMMITTEE re 1@144 ENn An .... LEGISLATIVE GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP H mn ,i,Vtltry IA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008, @ 4:00— 5:30 P.M. M17W 71119 AND Memter Agandee REGULAR MEETING OF THE cities STEERING COMMITTEE 4,,...... WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008, @ 5:30 P.M. a,,, 9"s"e Vial 1y1199a )ixmmin Wllel Ii GaVsn a'" '" ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Man an nsa�+,I DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Nn" fa lasers 10844 ELLIS AVENUE ea ""I"'"Aianrhrw FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92708 Iu Nstma+ riaml, www.ocsd.com (kran,ae P anrmna S nta Ana s"si Bes.nn: & A Special Meeting of the Steering Committee re Legislative Goal Setting wnpm ng'r' Workshop and a regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Board Vale An* Inn., t an of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held at the aunty ti orange above location, date and times. [Lna Mass m a.v,%ny WSW, via"Me twins 9sn,r, i I 1 To maintain w rldilsss leadership in westsw ter and water resource management. X,r sxx 9 •9 C7 C�i � Pa Mp iM EXJP STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES January 23, 2008 February 27, 2008 March 26, 2008 April 23, 2008 May 28, 2008 June 25, 2008 July 23, 2008 August 27, 2008 *September 17, 2008 October 22,2008 *November 19, 2008 *December 17, 2006 *Meetings being held the third Wednesday of the month. STEERING COMMITTEE (1) Roll Call: Meeting Date: January 23, 2008 Meeting Time: 5,30 p.m. Committee Members Jim Ferryman, Board Chair................................................. ........... - Doug Davert, Vice Chair..................................................... ........... - Mark Waldman,Administration Committee Chair................ ........... Larry Crandall, Operations Committee Chair....................... ........... PhilLuebben....................................................................... ........... DonBankhead.................................................................... ...........— KenParker.......................................................................... ..........._ Others Brad Hogin, General Counsel............................................. ...........— Staff Jim Ruth, General Manager...................................................._ Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager.................................. .— Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations &Maintenance................. .— Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering....................................... . Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services..................................— Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &Administrative Services........_ Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison....................................— Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board........................................... ._ Other Staff Present AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE RE LEGISLATIVE GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP - 4:00 P.M. AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE - 5:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California www.ocsd.com I. 4:00 P.M. LEGISLATIVE GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP (1) PUBLIC COMMENTS (2) GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP a. Legislative Affairs Overview b. Proposed Goals for 2008 C. Discussion II. 5:30 P.M. RECESS III. 5:30 P.M. CONVENE STEERING COMMITTEE 1. Declaration of Quorum 2. Appointment of Chair Pro Tem, if necessary 3. Public Comments Book Page I -2- January 23, 2008 Agenda 4. Report of Committee Chair 5. Report of General Manager 6. Report of General Counsel 7. Action Items A. Approve minutes of the December 19, 2007 Steering Committee meeting. 8. Information Items A. Legislative Affairs Report—Gold (Book Page 7) 9. 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, if necessary B. Reconvene in regular session C. Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session. 10. Other business and communications or supplemental agenda items, if any 11, Adjournment to February 27, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. Book Page 2 -3- January 23,2008 Agenda Agenda Postina: 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 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 Clerk of the Board. Items Not Posted: 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 because there is a need to take immediate action,which need came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of 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. Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Steering Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest. As determined by the Chair, 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 have action taken by the Committee except as authorized by Section 54954.2(b). Consent Calendar: All matters placed on the consent calendar are considered as not requiring discussion or further explanation, and unless a particular item is requested to be removed from the consent calendar by a Director of staff member,there will be no separate discussion of these items. All items on the consent calendar will be enacted by one action approving all motions,and casting a unanimous ballot for resolutions included on the consent calendar. All items removed from the consent calendar shall be considered in the regular order of business. The Committee Chair will determine if any items are to be deleted from the consent calendar. Items Continued: Items may be continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee meeting held within five(5)days of this meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(3). Meetina Adioumment: This meeting may be adjourned to a later time and items of business from this agenda may be considered at the later meeting by Order of Adjournment and Notice in accordance with Government Code Section 54955(posted within 24 hours). Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at(714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. Notice to Committee Members: For any questions on the agenda or to place any items on the agenda, Committee members should contact the Committee Chair or Clerk of the Board ten days in advance of the Committee meeting. Committee Chair: Jim Ferrymen (714)283-5910 ext. 123 General Manager: James D. Ruth (714)593-7110 General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714)415-1006 Clerk of the Board: Penny Kyle (714)593-7130 Email: pkvle(i@ocsd.com Book Page 3 MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 5:30 p.m., in the District's Administrative Office. (1) A quorum was declared present, as follows: STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Directors Present: STAFF PRESENT: Jim Ferryman, Chair Jim Ruth, General Manager Doug Davert,Vice Chair Bob Ghirelli,Assistant General Manager Mark Waldman,Administration Committee Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations and Chair Maintenance Larry Crandall, Operations Committee Chair Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering Cathy Green Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services Phil Luebben Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services DIRECTORS ABSENT Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison None Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board Juanita Skillman OTHERS PRESENT: Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel (2) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR PRO TEM No appointment was necessary. (3) PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. (4) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR Chair Jim Ferryman reported that Steve Anderson and Cathy Green were going off the Board and new appointments would be made in the near future to the standing committees. Mr. Ferryman also noted that next month's Steering Committee meeting would be preceded by a Legislative Workshop. Director Larry Crandall, along with Jim Ruth, Bob Ghirelli, and Michael Gold, will be attending the mid-year CASA meeting scheduled January 9-12,2008 in Indian Wells. Book Page 4 Minutes of the Steering Committee December 19,2007 Page 2 (6) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER General Manager Jim Ruth provided a brief report of activities that were included in his monthly report to the Board of Directors. (6) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL There was no report. (7) ACTION ITEMS A. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the November 28, 2007 Steering Committee meeting. B. Direct staff to proceed with recommendations of the Steering Committee in connection with Contractor/Subcontractor allocation of use tax. Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administration, provided a brief overview of the requested assignment of taxes generated by the Sanitation District's CIP program. After a brief discussion,the Committee requested staff provide additional information on the impact to other cities within the jurisdiction of the sanitation district. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Continue this item to a future meeting with additional information regarding cost impacts to all cities within the Sanitation District's jurisdiction. (8) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Legislative Affairs Report: Michael Gold reminded the members of the Legislative Affairs Workshop that would be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, to review accomplishments in 2007 and to review 2008 goals. B. The agenda items scheduled to be presented to the Board of Directors at the December 19, 2007 meeting were reviewed. (9) CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. (10) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY There were none. Book Page 5 Minutes of the Steering Committee December 19, 2007 Page 3 (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 MEETING The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2007. (13) ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Submitted by: Penny NN Kyle Clerk of the Board aweN+oe��w✓ro Canm11ee1t00ntMni N00)Sn.nnp Mmnoceoc Book Page 6 STEERING COMMITTEE �eenng Dare To ad.of Dir. ouz3izoos AGENDA REPORT Item Number I Item Number a(a) Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager Originator: Michael Gold, Government Affairs SUBJECT: Legislative Planning Session GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only SUMMARY Legislative Planning Session At our January 23 meeting, we will focus on setting the legislative agenda for 2008 and discuss goals for the year. The goals are developed to help the Steering Committee track the activities of the legislative staff and measure progress towards our objectives. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS None ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please come prepared to share your ideas for the coming year and what you think OCSD should achieve in 2008. To assist, here are the goals adopted by the Board last year: State Goals • Sponsor legislation enabling OCSD to utilize design-build specifications for projects over $10 million; • Work with Legislature to ensure maximum opportunities are available for funding through the November 2006 Bond Measures(Propositions 1 E and 84, as appropriate). These efforts will be coordinated with the California Association of Sanitary Agencies(CASA); • Develop an outreach and awareness campaign to ensure a greater understanding of wastewater, infrastructure and property tax protection issues at the State, regional and local levels; • Monitor the implementation of the Global Warming Initiative (AB 32)passed in 2006 and its impacts to OCSD; • Follow efforts related to preemption of the safe land application of biosolids at State and Federal levels; • Explore programs to encourage the use of waterless urinals. • Plan one trip with Board members to Sacramento to educate legislators about OCSD and its programs. Form N.M IMI Aaenm Rep -SC Page 1 Book Page 7 Federal Goals • Build "coastal coalition"to discuss and authorize funding for secondary treatment and pursue linkages to a possible 2008 State Water Bond; • Continue to pursue appropriations for secondary treatment in conjunction with coalition strategy; • In partnership with other SARI partners, pursue appropriations (as needed)for realignment of the Santa Ana River Interceptor Line (SARI); • Coordinate President's Day Weekend tour of OCSD's facilities for Congressional staff; • Follow efforts related to preemption of the safe land application of biosolids at State and Federal levels; • Pursue Homeland Security funding for security-related upgrades to OCSD (in partnership with Orange County Water District); and • Plan trips with Board members to Washington, D.C. to lobby and educate legislators about OCSD and its programs. The lobbyists and staff will meet prior to the Steering Committee to share ideas and present recommendations for discussion. Some preliminary ideas for the coming year include: • Oppose any property tax shifts and proactively work to prevent another ERAF shift with other local government agencies; • Monitor climate change legislation at the State and Federal level; • Monitor biosolids related legislation; • Continue pressing for bond implementation to include wastewater; • Pursue secondary treatment funding and • Pursue funding for sewer science education The lobbyists will also discuss the coming year and what we can expect in Washington and Sacramento in terms of legislation, the budget and other important matters. Our lobbying team will make a similar presentation to the full board of directors and be available to answer questions. Faml No.W IM.t /penaa aepm-SC Re,i a CVaWa] Page 2 Book Page 8 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (714) 962-2411 www.ocsd.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8127 Fountain Valley, California 92728-8127 Street Address: 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018