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Home My WebLink About2008-05 MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday, May 28, 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 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 Administrative Services DIRECTORS ABSENT Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison Ken Parker Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board OTHERS PRESENT: Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel Toby Weissert IN GAF AFI � Kristine Thalmalman �j� Robb Grantham Juanita Skillman JUN 25 20008 (2) PUBLIC COMMENTS W, Kristine Thalman of the Orange County Chapter Building Industry Association requested the Sanitation District to consider deferring payment of sewer connection development impact fees until a certificate of occupancy was issued which would help relieve the burden the building industry is facing in today's economic crisis. It was moved, seconded and duly carried to move consideration of Agenda Item 4(b)to be considered at this time. Following a brief discussion by the committee, staff was directed to prepare a report with impacts and costs of deferring the payment of connection fees for consideration at the following month's meeting. - tMinutes of the Steering Committee �Aay 28, 2008 Page 2 (3) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR Chair Ferryman reported that Jim Ruth was absent due to his mother-in-law's passing on May 22, 2008. He also reported on the CASA conference he attended on April 23id—April 2e. The committee received an update from federal lobbyists, Eric Saperstein and Jon Freshman, on events in Washington, DC. While the political climate in the Capitol is contentious and few expect much to be accomplished prior to the November elections, they noted a few bright spots with respect to the District's priorities. They reported that the District's appropriations requests enjoy strong support among key legislators with Congressmen Miller and Calvert taking the lead on a number of matters. (4) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER Bob Ghirelli recognized Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services, who briefed the committee on an administrative civil liability complaint filed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board in response to the District's discharge of 28 million gallons of treated and disinfected effluent through the 78-inch short ocean outfall while performing critical maintenance on the 120-inch outfall on April 29, 2006. (6) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL There was no report. (6) ACTION ITEMS A. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the April 23, 2008 Steering Committee meeting. B. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: 1)Adopt Resolution OCSD 08-_, Establishing a Policy for the Naming of Facilities and the Placement of Monuments and Other Memorials; and, 2) Direct staff to develop an appropriate recognition area and a memorial for Steve Anderson. (7) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Legislative Affairs Report: Michael Gold reported on the progress of the joint meetings with the Water District and State Legislative staff on a potential property tax shift. All of the meetings have been completed and he reported on his trip to Sacramento. He also mentioned that plans for the Steering Committee's trip to Sacramento were being finalized. •Minutes of the Steering Committee May 28, 2008 Page 3 (8) CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. (9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY There were none. (10) ADJOURNMENT The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. Submitted by: 741(✓ 2� Penny M. Kyl Clerk of the Board H:\dept\agenda\Steering Committee\2008\0608.204.052808 Steering Minutes.doc MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday, May 28, 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 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 Administrative Services DIRECTORS ABSENT Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison Ken Parker Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board OTHERS PRESENT: Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel Toby Weissert �NNI ^ F NOT Kristine Thalman Robb Grantham Juanita Skillman JUN 2 5 2008 (2) PUBLIC COMMENTS W. Kristine Thalman of the Orange County Chapter Building Industry Association requested the Sanitation District to consider deferring payment of sewer connection development impact fees until a certificate of occupancy was issued which would help relieve the burden the building industry is facing in today's economic crisis. It was moved, seconded and duly carried to move consideration of Agenda Item 4(b)to be considered at this time. Following a brief discussion by the committee, staff was directed to prepare a report with impacts and costs of deferring the payment of connection fees for consideration at the following month's meeting. ;Minutes of the Steering Committee May 28, 2008 Page 2 (3) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR Chair Ferryman reported that Jim Ruth was absent due to his mother-in-law's passing on May 22. 2008. He also reported on the CASA conference he attended on April 2V—April 25�. The committee received an update from federal lobbyists, Eric Saperstein and Jon Freshman, on events in Washington, DC. While the political climate in the Capitol is contentious and few expect much to be accomplished prior to the November elections, they noted a few bright spots with respect to the District's priorities. They reported that the District's appropriations requests enjoy strong support among key legislators with Congressmen Miller and Calvert taking the lead on a number of matters. (4) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER Bob Ghirelli recognized Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services, who briefed the committee on an administrative civil liability complaint filed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board in response to the District's discharge of 28 million gallons of treated and disinfected effluent through the 78-inch short ocean outfall while performing critical maintenance on the 120-Inch outfall on April 29, 2006. (5) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL There was no report. (6) ACTION ITEMS A. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the April 23, 2008 Steering Committee meeting. B. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: 1)Adopt Resolution OCSD 08-_, Establishing a Policy for the Naming of Facilities and the Placement of Monuments and Other Memorials; and, 2) Direct staff to develop an appropriate recognition area and a memorial for Steve Anderson. (7) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Legislative Affairs Report: Michael Gold reported on the progress of the joint meetings with the Water District and State Legislative staff on a potential property tax shift. All of the meetings have been completed and he reported on his trip to Sacramento. He also mentioned that plans for the Steering Committee's trip to Sacramento were being finalized. -Minutes of the Steering Committee May 28, 2008 Page 3 (8) CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. (9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY There were none. (10) ADJOURNMENT The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. Submitted by: Penny M. Kyl Clerk of the Board H:\dept\agenda\Steering Committee\2008\0608.2\04.052808 Steering Minutes.doc REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE STEERING COMMITTEE All persons wishing to address the Steering Committee on specific agenda items or matters of general interest should complete and submit this form to the Committee Secretary prior to commencement of the Steering Committee meeting. As determined by the Chair, speakers may be deferred until the specific Rem is taken for discussion. Remarks may be limited to three minutes or less. Any handouts (15 COPIES REQUIRED) must be given to the Committee Secretary prior to the meeting for distribution. Q LI DATE: a S b U AGENDA ITEM NO. NAME: (please print) ( I S f l n UGC I Wt L( � _ HOME ADDRESS: R i (number/street) lryl ne 1 C� (aty/Ap code) TELEPHONE: CI( REPRESENTING: �U C� Ih kidUSf v �SS ha m (self/name of o anization) STEERING COMMITTEE (1) Roll Call: Meeting Date: May 28, 2008 Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m. Committee Members Jim Ferryman, Board Chair................................................. ........... ✓ Doug Davert, Vice Chair..................................................... ........... �L Mark Waldman, Administration Committee Chair................ ...........�G Larry Crandall, Operations Committee Chair...................... ...........�G PhilLuebben....................................................................... ........... DonBankhead.................................................................... ........... KenParker.......................................................................... ...........ems Others Brad Hogin, General Counsel............................................. ...........�L Staff Jim Ruth, General Manager................................................... . C� Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager.................................. .�G Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations &Maintenance................. .�� Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering....................................... .y Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services.................................. ✓ Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &Administrative Services........ ✓ Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison....................................�G Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board........................................... Other Staff Present,, oil r SIGN N SHEET ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING NAME ORGANIZATION/FIRM lease_print) leaseprint) Wei rt C-rM�ll� 4.4 4 (- Fe s H�GFNWISi MNG CGMMIIT IGWIH FO ,=C MMRI LE _ Distributed at I d�U Steering Committee meeting. May 21, 2008 Hon.James Ferryman Chairman Orange County Orange County Sanitation District Chapter Administrative Offices 10844 Ellis Avenue, Building Indust',S union ofs Ilic.Cnlil'omiB Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 17744 Sky Park cirCk Suite 170 RE: Deferral of collection timing for sewer connection development 49 i9,559500California ifo is 92614 impact fees. fax 949.557.9507 w .biaoc.conn x Tvx.mndelhmnetour.org Cban'man Ferryman, l U.,indu>uy'B Lon,,G Ixnswi, nnlinc guide uI ncx IHU, I am writing on behalf of the membership of the Building Industry Association Southern Califomia,Orange County Chapter(BIA/OC) to PRESIDENT WAD GREMINGER request that the Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) adopt a policy FIELDSTONE COAT.UNmfS to defer the collection of development impact fees for sewer connection VICE PRESIDENT until the lead land use authority agency issues a certificate of occupancy(C RAHCNU45so VIF O of O). Y°VXXPRESIDENT DEBRA PENISES JOHN WNG HOMES As you know, the housing industry in Orange County is facing troubling TREVGUNA times in this distressed market. The sharp decline of the housing market has GAVE BARTLETT BROOKFIELD HOMES had sweeping effects on the overall economy in Orange County. The SECRETARY financial strains that our members are enduring have forced massive layoffs Pain HERHAHDEz over the last year. According to the Construction Industry Research Board THE IRVINE COMPANY (CBRB),business activity in Orange County related to residential IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIIDENT TIMHM$UNAS development was over$5 billion in 2006;in 2007 that number dropped to just THE SHOPORF GROUP under$4 billion,and in 2008 those figures have plunged to little over$400 TPVCEa1nP NC LVP_ JIM YATES million in by the end of the first quarter. Negative trends continue to spiral GOLDENWEST PLOWING downward with many of our members reducing staff by as much as 75%. ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT LAERPEARCE IAERPEARCEaASSOCKTES Currently,OCSD collects impact fees at permit issuance rather than at the MEMBER ATJARGE certificate of occupancy or final inspection stage. Current state law,under BILL WATT BAMOOD DEVELOPMENT Government Code section 66007, states that impact fees be collected at certificate of occupancy unless there are findings that preclude that. With AHo EBERNGTEW these challenging economic times, BIA is recommending that fees to mitigate JACKSON,DEMARCO,TIDUS. PETERSEN a PECHERPADGH impact should be collected at time of occupancy. KRJSTAETHALMW CHEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1 Impact fee collection at the front end of the construction process creates a tremendous burden to the private sector that can easily be relieved. Deferral of sewer impact fees will serve as a tremendous stimulus action that will help put people back to work help to keep companies doors open and send a clear message that the OCSD is committed to partnering with private industry to ensure economic recovery. We respectfully urge Board Members of the Orange County Sanitation District to amend the timing of collection of development impact fees until the time at which lead land use agencies issue a certificate of occupancy. Our membership is committed working collectively with the OCSD in order to get through this unprecedented market shift. Thank you for your though consideration. tfully, e E.Thalman. of Executive Officer Cc. CC Sanitation District Board of Directors James Ruth,General Manager, OC Sanitation District Enc. CIRB Business Activity Chart l 2008 thru 03/08 200 2001 2000 Residential Business Residential Blnees Residential Business Residential Business County Valuation Activity Valuation Ac Imperial $26,177 $57,589 $138,136 it Valuation Activity Valuation Activity Kern $147,328 $324,122 $643,342 268,486 $78,106 $171,833 $71,702 $157,744 Los Angeles $990.934 $2,180.055 $5,956,560 $ 418,285 $480,294 $1,056,646 $399,392 $878,662 Orange Count $287,079 $SB7,574 $1,7s2,270A 457243 $3ki!9,138 999,471 $8.798,836 $3.837,332 $8,442.130 Riverside $267,079 $587,574 $2,792,8325,321 $4,191,706 $2,210,775 S4,863,705 37 San Bernardino $167,914 S369,411 $1,547,5066,540 $3,116,388 $1,127,597 $2,480,713Ventura $104,760 $230,472 $463,8656,540 $1,9 6.104 $$877,901 $1,931,382$1,956,104 $877,901 $1,931,382 Total $2,OG9,9191 $4,421,822 $13,129,511 555,030 $12,065,539, 26,544,1861 $11,237,143 $24,721,715 Please note:All valuation figures above a.e pYHOL ounty Imperial 240 1079 185o Single & Multi Family) Kern 1083 4608 7691 Los Angeles 3173 20363 26348 Orange County 1162 7072 8371 - - — Riverside 1303 12453 25211 San Bernardino 1048 8004 13872 Ventura 404 1847 2461 Total 8413 55426 85804 County Imperial 78 670 1631 Kern 605 3669 6358 Los Angeles 988 7509 10097 Orange County 284 2182 3735 Riverside 955 9763 20692 San Bernardino 545 6239 12599 Ventura 99 736 1560 Total 3554 30768 66672 County Imperial 162 409 219 Kern 478 939 1333 rz004 20�6 2�08 Las Angeles 2185 12854 16251 Orange County 878 4690 1 s36 ,rn —: LOS Angeles Riverside 348 2690 4519 San Bernardino 503 1765 1273 verside —San Bernardino Venture 305 1111 901 Total 4859 24658 29132 — - — Data from BIA/SC and CIRB 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 e 2008,was duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the District's offices on a a 2008. I,N�WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this�th day of 2008. Penny Kyle, ClerKbf the B and Orange County Sanitation District ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ��aleeu P41al 1 Y R Ma 21, 2008 I r.= ww.,.ee.a.,an srlRq WNns: P.il Bm 91'r! IaMtam VaN,ry li 92y2fl 91'1i sttwe ei°rre: I I:llda Flee Avtnnre F:arnam Ntllny 1� w7nfl nn9 NOTICE OF MEETING STEERING COMMITTEE Cities A ralw�m ,„nn i".4,, ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT lm9 . htxunm lbllay F/IM,Yim anh°; Nmn WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 2008 - 5:30P.M. Lw"e is Ixfur, 1° 1k1late DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES "" A1e1Xb16 10844 ELLIS AVENUE Mri. A anm:h "�nre FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 92708 >/fli A S." Ana WWW.00S D.COM Sans eae,Yl .Aa:mv; 7°n°n WIf Hen Yuma l°tu A regular meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held at the above location, date and time. RanlGrr nleMctn Mnw M„Lnry 1: We", Cienisae Lvm+ Ht", STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING DATES May 28, 2008 June 25, 2008 July 23, 2008 August 27, 2008 'September 17, 2008 October 22,2008 'November 19, 2008 'December 17, 2008 January 28, 2009 February 25, 2009 March 25, 2009 April 22, 2009 -Meetings being held the third Wednesday of the month. STEERING COMMITTEE (1) Roll Call: Meeting Date: May 28, 2008 Meeting Time: ¢:30 pm. 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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008 AT 5:30 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California www.ocsd.com 1. Declaration of Quorum and appointment of Chair Pro Tern, if necessary 2. Public Comments 3. Report of Committee Chair 4. Report of General Manager A. Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Enforcement-Torres B. Requirement from Building Industry Association re connection fees 5. Report of General Counsel 6. Action Items A. Approve minutes of the April 23, 2008 Steering Committee meeting. B. Recommend to the Board of Directors to: 1)Adopt Resolution OCSD 08-_ establishing policy for the naming of facilities and the placement of monuments and other memorials; and, 2) Direct staff to develop an appropriate recognition area and a memorial for Steve Anderson. (Book Page 7) 7. Information Items A. Legislative Affairs Report—Gold (Book Page 10) Book Page I May 28, 2008 8. Closed Session During the course of wnducting 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. 9. Other business and communications or supplemental agenda items, if any. 10. Adjournment to June 25, 2008. at 5:30 p.m. Book Page 2 May 28, 2008 Aaenda Posting: 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). Meeting Ac iournment: This meeting maybe 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. Requestsmust 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 Ferryman (714)263-5910 ext. 123 General Manager: James D. Ruth (714)593-7110 General Counsel: Bred Hogin (714)415-1006 Clerk of the Board: Penny Kyle (714)593-7130 E-mail: pkvle@ ocsd.com Book Page 3 MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on Wednesday, April 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: Doug Davert, Vice Chair Jim Ruth, General Manager Mark Waldman, Administration Committee Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Operations and Larry Crandall, Operations Committee Chair Maintenance Don Bankhead Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering Phil Luebben Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services Ken Parker Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services DIRECTORS ABSENT Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison Jim Ferryman, Chair Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board OTHERS PRESENT: Bradley R. Hogin, General Counsel Toby Weissert (2) PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. (3) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR Vice Chair Davert advised that Chair Ferryman was attending the CASA conference at Squaw Creek. He also reported that the Orange County League of Conservation Voters will be presenting an award to OCSD and OCWD for environmental excellence for the GWRS. Report of Ad Hoc Committee re Memoriam Directors Larry Crandall and Ken Parker reported the Ad Hoc Committee was recommending the resolution be modified to include recognizing people who make a significant contribution to the Sanitation District, and had several alternatives for naming conventions. It was determined this item would be continued at the May meeting for further discussion and information. Book Page 4 Minutes of the Steering Committee April 23, 2008 Page 2 (4) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER Jim Ruth briefly reviewed his monthly report to the Board of Directors. Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli provided an update on the consolidation of agreements with SAWPA into one agreement, and advised the agreement would take an additional 30 to 60 days before the agreement would be finalized. (5) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL There was no report. (6) ACTION ITEMS A. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the March 26, 2008 Steering Committee meeting. B. Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Administrative Services, provided a brief overview of the local sewer services. He also reported that the rates reflected in the report need to be increased to include an escalation factor. The increased rates are $199, $204, $208, $212 and $216. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Direct staff to proceed with the modified rates of$199, $204, $208, $212 and$216 to be included with the proper notification of a new local sewer service fee beginning July 1, 2008 to property owners receiving local sewer services from the District in areas located in the City of Tustin and in unincorporated areas north of the City of Tustin In accordance with Proposition 218 requirements. Director Davert opposed. (7) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Legislative Affairs Report: Michael Gold gave an update on Federal and State activities including OCSD's appropriation requests and authorizations through WRDA 2008. The good news is that the entire delegation has demonstrated strong support for OCSD's requests, particularly funding for SARI relocation and secondary treatment. Decisions about possible funding, however, will not be known until later in the year. On the State side, Michael reported he has been meeting with the entire state delegation to discuss possible property tax takeaways wtth Orange County Water District. By May all the meetings will be complete. While the meetings have been positive, the overall mood is still grim ahead of the May revised and projected $20 billion budget deficit. Finally, Michael discussed a trip to Sacramento with a few board members in early June. B. SAWPA: This item was discussed under the report of General Manager. Book Page 5 Minutes of the Steering Committee April 23, 2008 Page 3 (8) CLOSED SESSION The Steering Committee convened at 5:58 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)to discuss one matter. 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 Clerk of the Board in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of Board and Committee Closed Meetings. At 6:12 p.m., the Steering Committee reconvened in regular session. (9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS. IF ANY There were none. (10) ADJOURNMENT The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Submitted by: 4' Penny M. Kjde Clerk of the Board RklephagendaZteedng Committeet200e1050MO4.042308 Steering Minutes.d= Book Page 6 STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Date TO Bd.of Dir. os/ze/oe AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number 6(in Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager Originator: Michael Gold, Government Affairs SUBJECT: Naming, monument and recognition policy and resolution GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Recommend that the Board of Directors to: 1) Adopt Resolution OCSD 08- establishing policy for the naming facilities and the placement of monuments and other memorials; and, 2) Direct staff to develop an appropriate recognition area and a memorial for Steve Anderson. SUMMARY Following the passing of Steve Anderson, the Steering Committee requested an appropriate memorial to recognize Mr. Anderson's tireless service to the District and his numerous contributions. In addition to the suggested ways to honor Mr.Anderson below, the attached resolution sets general guidelines to recognize all those who make exceptional contributions to OCSD. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS None ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In March, the Steering Committee asked staff to develop a general policy for recognizing directors and staff that made significant contributions to the District, as well as come up with ideas recognizing past chair Steve Anderson's accomplishments. The Chair appointed an ad hoc committee of Directors Crandall, Parker and Waldman to develop the policy and recommend an appropriate monument. Following the April Steering Committee and some unresolved questions, the Chair asked the committee to refine the policy for consideration in May. The attached resolution sets a general framework for honoring those individuals (either staff or directors), establishes criteria and places the responsibility on the Steering Committee to decide who should be recognized. FOOD No.OW-IM-1 Apenft Re —SC Page 1 Book Page 7 Recognizing Steve Anderson In addition to adopting a general policy and directing staff to develop something to honor directors and staff that have made extraordinary contributions to OCSD, the Steering Committee also requested ideas to honor past chair Steve Anderson. Given Mr. Anderson's leadership on many issues, particularly GWRS, some steering committee members requested ideas for an appropriate memorial. In consultation with the committee, staff offers three ideas: • Naming the soon-to-be completed Ellis Pump Station The Ellis Pump Station is being constructed to feed a greater amount of water into plant one for GWR. It will be located at the entrance to OCSD. With its tie to GWRS,the pump station named for Steve Anderson would offer an appropriate memorial to his leadership on this issue. • Naming the new North County Yard Mr.Anderson was instrumental in acquiring the land for the North County Yard (in Garden Grove) and given his career in the industry prior to becoming a Council Member, the yard would also serve as a proper tribute to Mr. Anderson. • Naming the board room Many feel that Steve Anderson provided valuable leadership (as chair) during an important time in OCSD's history and naming the board room for him would be recognition of his leadership and accomplishments. Attachments: 1: Resolution No. OCSD 08- Fp ft MIM-1 R -SC Pn.uE O1(J69) Page 2 Book Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 00SD 08- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR NAMING FACILTIES AND THE PLACEMENT OF MONUMENTS AND OTHER MEMORIALS WHEREAS, the Orange County Sanitation District wishes to recognize individuals that have provided meaningful and important service to the Sanitation District; WHEREAS, the District recognizes the need for guidance in the naming of facilities and placing of monuments and other memorials; NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER: Section 1: The naming of District facilities or the placement of monuments and other memorials will be a rare event designed to honor an individual who has made distinct and significant contributions to the District. Section 2: To be recognized by the District, the individual must have demonstrated or performed the following: • Have a long standing affiliation with and made an exceptional contribution to, the Orange County Sanitation District • Significantly enhanced the quality of operations and/or leadership directly contributing to the well-being of the District and the people served by OCSD Section 3: By a majority vole of the Steering Committee, an individual may be recognized by the naming of a component, building, support facility, or through the placement of a plaque, marker, or other memorial. Section 4: Only new or unnamed facilities will be named in honor of an individual. . PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held Chair ATTEST: Clerk of the Board Book Page 9 STEERING COMMITTEE Meeenze/gzoDanete To ea.orar. os/ AGENDA REPORT Hem NumberI emNumbe 7(u Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager Originator: Michael Gold, Government Affairs SUBJECT: Legislative, Policy and Political Update GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only SUMMARY This report is the monthly update from Washington, D.C. and Sacramento highlighting lobbyists' activities, OCSD legislative priorities and other information of interest to the Steering Committee. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS None ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Federal Legislative Report Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources and John Freshman, Troutman Sanders CASA Washington, D.C. Conference and Federal Briefings Directors Davert and Crandall along with Jim Ruth, Bob Ghirelli and Michael Gold travelled to Washington, DC from March 10-12 for the CASA D.C. conference and to discuss the District's federal appropriations request with members of Congress and their staff. The group met with the following offices: • Congressman Ken Calvert, • Congressman Gary Miller, • Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, • Senator Barbara Boxer, • Senator Dianne Feinstein and • Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Committee staff. During these meetings, we discussed our three federal priorities and CASA statewide issues. While it was very encouraging that our delegation members and their staff were very familiar with OCSD and our priorities, all said that funding would be very tight this year and with the presidential elections, any budget would probably not occur in late this year. ' In addition to the Congressional visits, directors and staff also attended conference sessions. Page 1 Book Page 10 State Legislative Report Heather Dion and Chris Townsend,Townsend Public Affairs Political Highlights Assembly Member Karen Bass(D-Los Angeles)has been chosen to be next Speaker of the Assembly and is the first African-American woman elected to the position. She is expected to assume the post in August. On the Senate side, the Republicans have chosen their new minority leader to replace Senator Dick Ackerman, Senator Dave Cogdill from Modesto. Mr. Cogdill is a large supporter of water issues and has authored two water bond proposals. While no timetable has been set for Mr. Ackerman to step down, Mr. Cogdill will play a large role in this year's budget negotiations. Many believe that the change in leadership will result in the Senate Republican caucus becoming even more conservative,which will likely lead to a long drawn out budget process. More Water Bond Possibilities The California Chamber of Commerce announced they will stop collecting signatures for a water bond and will focus their attention on having the Legislature place a bond on the ballot. While the group did not completely pull their measure from circulation, they will wait to see if the Legislature takes any action before moving forward. In late February, Senator Diane Feinstein met with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and various legislators, and expressed her desire for a water bond to be done by the Legislature. The fact that Senator Feinstein did not express her support for the Chambers initiative is what likely led to the decision to not collect signatures and it is widely believed that both Governor Schwarzenegger and Senator Feinstein will need to be supportive of any water bond in order for it to pass. Responding to the need for a legislative initiative, Senator Mike Machado released SB 6x in early March titled, "The Safe Drinking Water Act of 2008. The measure totals $6.8 billion for various water-related projects but nothing of significant meaning to wastewater treatment. Monthly Activities The Assembly Budget Subcommittee#4 on Stale Administration met on March 12 to discuss the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) alternative proposal to the Govemors Budget. OCSD has asked that TPA work with the Orange County Delegation and the Budget Subcommittee members on the District's opposition to the LAO's proposal. TPA tested in opposition to the proposal at the hearing on the March 12 and will report the results to the Steering Committee at the meeting. If enacted, the LAO's recommendation would result in approximately $35 million (minimum) in lost property taxes and translates into 15 percent increase in rates. TPA worked with OCSD and the Discovery Science Center to submit a federal appropriations request for the two entities related to the District's education program. The federal appropriations request would fund the District's sewer education program over a number of years and would then pay for the services of DSC's education program and teachers. The request was filed with Congressmen Miller and Calvert and Congresswoman Sanchez, as well as Senators Boxer and Feinstein. Page 2 Book Page I I Legislation of Interest AB 642 (Wolk)— Design build for cities and special districts This bill started as an umbrella to grant all cities, counties and special districts the ability to utilize design-build on projects over $2.5 million; however, opposition from several groups forced the author to scale back the proposal just allowing design-build authority for cities and for all public agencies on water, wastewater and waste recycling projects. While the bill has some positive aspects, such as the lower dollar threshold, it limits the total number of projects to twenty for all agencies and tasks the Governor's office of OPR to track projects to as to not exceed twenty statewide. Staff has some concerns with this bill, including the arbitrary limit of twenty and whether OPR's involvement will lead to an approval process. This bill will continue to be tracked by staff and TPA has expressed our concerns to Assembly Member Wolk. The current list of bills being tracked by staff is attached. Attachments 1. Bill Tracking Matrix Page 3 Book Page 12 OCSD Bill Tracking —Updated April 2008 (priority bills in bold) Bill No. Summary Position (1)I Status AS 903 This bill provides that there is an implied warranty in the accuracy and completeness of the Oppose (Me) plans and specifications. The bill shifts the burden to the agency if something wrong occurs Passed after completion of the project and the contractor could claim error in the plan, rather than committee construction error. AS 1654 Implements the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Support (Huffman) Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 to include wastewater treatment as Recently eligible for funding under the Integrated Regional Water Management Plans. amended and in Rules committee AS 1978 Sponsored by the County of Orange. Bill clarifies that GIS and mapping data will be subject to Support (Solorio) same public records act laws as computer software is not subject to public records rules; In Governmental however it may be sold for non-commercial use. Ormanization 8 AB 2986 Requires the State Water Resources Control Board to review, grade and monitor sewage Watch r. (Leno) treatment plants, including collection systems. Allows the water boards to impose fees to d finance the program. m SB 642 Design-build authority for water and wastewater agencies and cities/counties that provide these Watch (Wolk) services. Sets a threshold of$2.5 million for projects but limits total projects statewide to 20. Passed local government committee SB 1176 A redo of Persia's SB 1001 (vetoed by the Governor)from last year. The bill makes changes Watch (Perata) to the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, including lowering number of members from nine to seven. (1) Position is derived from the 2007 Legislative Platform and Goals unless stated otherwise. Bills where there is no stated board policy are marked watch. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (714) 962-2411 www.ocsd.corn Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8127 Fountain Valley, California 92728-8127 Street Address: 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, California 92708-7018