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MINUTES OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., In the District's Administrative Office.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STAFF PRESENT:
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Doug Davert, Chair Jim Ruth, General Manager
Larry Crandall, Vice Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Ken Parker, Operations Committee Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Oper. & Maintenance
Mark Waldman, Administration Committee Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Chair Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
Bill Dalton Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Phil Luebben Administrative Services
Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison
DIRECTORS ABSENT Lilia Kovac, Associate Clerk of the Board
Jim Ferryman Jeff Reed, Human Resources Manager
OTHERS PRESENT:Rya eler ELE�Ep r IN T� 1o'FH� epppp�
Eric lSapirstein Dp jpE�DpljNTy$hNrtATION DISTRICT
John Freshman OCT 2 2 2008
PUBLIC COMMENTS
BY:
There were no public comments.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Davert reported that the Strategic Plan meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday,
October 15'"from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Chair Davert also announced that he would be
attending the California Special District Association conference to receive the Chairman of the
Year award for the GW RS project, and acknowledged credit was due to his predecessors,
Directors Jim Ferryman and Steve Anderson.
REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
Jim Ruth, General Manager, deferred to Director of Engineering, Jim Herberg for a verbal report
on an emergency repair project presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Herberg stated that
the SARI line between the OC line and SAVI is subject to catastrophic failure if Santa Ana River
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September 17, 2008
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flows undermine the pipeline where it crosses under the river. He indicated that from 2005-
2007 our survey indicated that soil cover protecting the line had increased as a result of the
installation of protective rock grade stabilizers following heavy storm flows in 2005. However,
this year's annual survey shows that we have experienced a loss of earth cover over the pipe
and undercutting of the rock grade stabilizer which has left the pipeline vulnerable to failure in
three locations. Mr. Herberg indicated that consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
resulted in a recommendation to install additional rock to protect the pipeline prior to this
November 15"'which requires that the Board grant emergency purchasing authorization in lieu
of the normal bidding process.
Mr. Herberg also noted that SAWPA is responsible for 76% of this maintenance cost and OCSD
is responsible for the remaining 24%. Director Ferryman asked staff to look into the availability
of FEMA funding for this work.
REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
There was no report.
ACTION ITEMS
1. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the August 27, 2008
Steering Committee meeting.
2. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Recommend to the Board of Directors to
adopt Resolution No. OCSD O8-_, Establishing Award Acceptance Protocols.
INFORMATION ITEMS (3)
3. Legislative Affairs Report—Government Affairs Manager, Michael Gold, presented an
overview of the State budget adopted by the Legislature earlier that week. While the
adopted budget did not take property taxes away from special districts, Gold cautioned
that the deficit was not resolved and the District would be under threat of property tax
take-aways next year.
Federal Lobbyists Eric Sapirstein and John Freshman discussed a possible Washington DC
trip before the end of the year and recommended that unless there is dramatic progress
made on the budget and other issues, the trip should probably occur in early 2009. The
close Presidential election has tied things up in the Capitol and few bills are expected to be
passed this year.
(8) CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
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September 17, 2008
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(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY
There were none.
(10) ADJOURNMENT
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2008. The Chair
declared the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Steering Committee meeting.
Strategic Plan Update — 2008
1. Schedule
Board Workshop — October 15, 5:00 — 7:00 p.m.
Board Approval — November 19 board meeting
2. Proposed New Goals
GWRS — Continue to supply 104 mgd of specification water for recycling
with no planned capital support of next phases.
Sustainability Initiative — Evaluate current environmental and energy
conservation practices and recommend new practices and costs for
Board consideration.
Disinfection — Evaluate options and recommend strategy for possibly
altering disinfection practices including testing, regulatory approval and
public outreach.
Risk Register — Develop mitigation plans for identified risks related to
loss of revenue, security threats, and disaster preparedness.
Alternative Funding— Evaluate revenue neutral options for replacing
some or all of the $60 million in property taxes at risk of being taken by
the state.
Human Resources Strategic Plan — Develop an action plan for HR to
aggressively connect with employees and prepare them for future
leadership with the Sanitation District.
BREAKDOWN : BRIDGING THE $15.2 BILLION GAR
Here's a breakdown of how the plan would bridge the state's deficit
and provide a reserve. It relies on borrowing money from taxpayers
and businesses to generate about $3.9 billion. Taxpayers would see
the money refunded when they filed their taxes the following year.
CUTS $7.1 billion
TAXES $1.9 billion � o
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BORROWING $4.7 billion
OTHER $2.7 billion
RESERVE $1.2 billion 3
DETAILS OF THE PLAN, Page A20
Source: Bee staff research Sacramento Bee
THI GUTST'H'EPLAN
After Democrats abandoned demands for an income tax increase,
legislative leaders cobbled together a deal that relies heavily on
having taxpayers front money to the state.The plan to close the
dWMRRxilmllncawTuMlvnM state's$15.2 billion budget gap would include these components:
Increase by 10 percent -- _ F77077W.FREE
withholding for income tax _ _
filers beginning in 2009.Also Shift public transit money from special
accelerates tax collections from quarterly filers and those fund to pay for transportation
who make over$1 million a year.Taxpayers would receive programs in general fund.
refunds for the overpayments beginning with their tax returns $1 billion in savings
in 2010. 1W Borrow and transfer from special state funds.
+$3.9 billion p ► $855 million �
Suspend net operating loss deductions for businesses in Grant income tax amnesty.
tax years 2008 and 2009; make other changes for businesses � $360 million
to recoup the money -and more-in future years. Shift 5 percent of local redevelopment funds
7r+$900million to schools and community colleges. ► $344 million
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Limit business tax credits for research and other items for
two years:allow expanded wrfteoff thereafter.
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+$900 million Provide$58.1 billion(state and local funds)for schools. Provides
Accrue income tax payments from the next fiscal year. 0.6 percent cost of living increase. Schools were due a 5.5 percent
1W +$1.9 billion adjustment. $2.9 billion in savings
Suspend cost-of-living increases Cut Medi-Cal Create rainy day Allow governor limited
for low-income elderly,blind and provider rates,but fund,fed by authority to make
disabled on SSI/SSP restore in March borrowing midyear budget cuts to
($411 million)and for 2009. against future state operations in bad "
welfare families($131 million). $307 million lottery earnings, years.The vast majority I
$542 million in savings in savings that is designed of state spending. Imo!
to save money in including payments to
good economic education, health and
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Minor changes. $14 million in savings bad years. be off limits. —
Note:These highlighted plan components do not represent all portions of the budget. Source:Bee stall research ROBERT DORRELL,DAN SMITH 5mith4sacbee.com
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Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, 1 hereby certify that
the Notice and the Agenda for the Steering Committee meeting to be held on
September 17, 2008, was duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the
District's offices on September 10, 2008.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of
September, 2008.
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Penny M. Wyle, Cler4 of the Board
Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
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STEERING COMMITTEE AND BOARD
MEETING DATES
*September 17, 2008
October 22,2008
*November 19, 2008
*December 17, 2008
January 28, 2009
February 25, 2009
March 25, 2009
April 22, 2009
May 27, 2009
June 24, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 26, 2009
*Meetings being held the third Wednesday of the month.
STEERING COMMITTEE
(1) Roll Call:
Meeting Date: September 17, 2008 Meeting Time. 5:30 p.m.
Committee Members
Doug Davert, Board Chair................................................... ..........
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Larry Crandall, Vice Chair................................................... ...........
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Mark Waldman,Administration Committee Chair................ ...
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Ken Parker, Operations Committee Chair........................... ...........
BillDalton ........................................................................... ...........
Jim Ferryman...................................................................... ..........
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PhilLuebben....................................................................... ...........
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Others
Brad Hogin, General Counsel............................................. ..........
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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...........4.....4............M..._
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, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 AT 5:30 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California
www.ocsd.com
DECLARATION OF QUORUM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR
REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
-....SARI Line
.....Strategic Plan
REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
ACTION ITEMS (1 -2)
1. Approve minutes of the August 27, 2008 Steering Committee meeting.
2. Recommend to the Board of Directors to adopt Resolution No. OCSD 08-_,
Establishing Award Acceptance Protocols. (Book Page 7)
INFORMATION ITEMS (3)
3. Legislative Affairs Report—Gold (Book Page 9)
Book Page I
September 17, 2008
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.Q 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.
Convene in closed session, if necessary.
Reconvene in regular session.
Consideration of action, if any, on matters considered in closed session.
4. Other business and communications or supplemental agenda items, if any.
5. Adjournment to October 22, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
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September 17, 2008
Agenda Posdna: 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 public records relating to each agenda item, including any public
records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all, or a majority of all, of the members of
District's Board,are available for pudic inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board,located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California.
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 Rem 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 speck 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 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: Doug Davert (714)318-9550
General Manager: James D. Ruth (714)593-7110
General Counsel: Brad Hogin (714)415-1006
Clerk of the Board: Penny Kyle (714)593-7130
E-mail: okvle@gcsd.corn
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MIND MOFSMEFNNGCOMMO M�T1N
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was held on
Wednesday, August 27, 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, Chair
Larry Crandall, Vice Chair Jim Ruth, General Manager
Mark Waldman, Administration Committee Bob Ghirelli,Assistant General Manager
Chair Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering
Ken Parker, Operations Committee Chair Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services
Jim Ferryman Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance and
Bill Dalton Administrative Services
Phil Luebben Michael Gold, Legislative Affairs Liaison
Penny Kyle, Clerk of the Board
DIRECTORS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT:
Ryal Wheeler
(2) PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
(3) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Chair Davert reported on the conference and award ceremony that he attended in Stockholm,
Sweden, along with Director Larry Crandall, Orange County Water District Director Denis
Bilodeau, and staff members Mike Markus and Shivaji Deshmukh.
Director Phil Luebben provided a verbal report on the CASA conference held in Monterey on
August 21-23 .
(4) REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
Jim Ruth, General Manager, reported he had received a request from Mike Markus, General
Manager of OCWD, to consider participating in the cost of an Orange County poll survey. The
committee concurred the Sanitation District would not participate in this survey.
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
August 27, 2008
Page 2
It was also reported that due to additional requests for directors and staff to attend various
conferences and award ceremonies regarding the Groundwater Replenishment System it would
be in the Sanitation District's best interest to set a policy to handle the requests. The committee
agreed that staff should develop the policy and bring it to the committee for review and
approval.
Mr. Ruth also reported that he attended the city of La Habra's council meeting on August 18,
and presented to Steve Anderson's family the Sanitation District's Resolution of Commendation.
When the Ellis Avenue Pump Station is complete, a dedication ceremony naming the pump
station in Steve's memory will take place and the Anderson family will be invited to attend.
(5) REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
There was no report.
(6) ACTION ITEMS
A. MOVED, SECONDED AND DULY CARRIED: Approve minutes of the July 23,
2008 Steering Committee meeting.
(7) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Legislative Affairs Report—Michael Gold reported that the budget continues to
be stalled with no end in the foreseeable future because the Governor and the
Democrats are strongly against any borrowing (such as bonds or from local
government) and the Republicans are against any tax increases.
B. Solids Handling and Billing for IRWD—Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering,
provided a brief overview on the need to reevaluate the billing methodologies
currently in place with regard to IRWD's solids which would be considered that
evening to approve hiring a consultant to evaluate an appropriate methodology
for both parties.
(8) CLOSED SESSION
The Steering Committee convened at 5:56 p.m. in Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957(b)(1)to discuss two matters. 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 6:25 p.m., the Steering Committee reconvened in regular session.
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Minutes of the Steering Committee
August 27, 2008
Page 3
(9) OTHER BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS. IF ANY
There were none.
(10) ADJOURNMENT
The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2008, The Chair
declared the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Submitted by:
Penny M. Ole 17
Clerk of the Board
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STEERING COMMITTEE MeeRryD.(- T°BaaM.
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AGENDA REPORT tram NunrWr Rem Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Ruth, General Manager
SUBJECT: AWARD ACCEPTANCE PROTOCOLS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD OB-_, Establishing Award Acceptance Protocols.
SUMMARY
OCSD is nominated and wins awards on an ongoing and frequent basis. With the Groundwater
Replenishment System coming on line, and numerous prestigious awards being given to the
Sanitation District and Orange County Water District, it was determined that protocols be
established and adopted by the Board of Directors.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OCSD is nominated and wins awards on an ongoing and frequent basis. Basically, there are
three types of awards:
• Individual Awards recognizing an individual employee or small group of employees
• Division or Departmental Awards recognizing an entire division or department for
outstanding achievements
• Agency-wide Awards recognizing the collective effort of the entire agency or in
conjunction with another agency(such as OCWD).
Every one of these awards carries with it the potential for positive publicity, awareness and
improved employee morale. The acceptance of these awards is an important part of these
benefits. Therefore, it is proposed that awards should be accepted in the following way:
Individual Awards— It will be up to the discretion of the department head to decide how best to
call attention to the accomplishment. This may take place in a division or departmental staff
meeting or some other similar sized gathering. The department head should also forward
notification of the award to the GMs office for additional recognition and to Human Resources so
that the award can be inserted into the employee's personnel file.
Division or Departmental Awards— Department heads should notify the General Manager and
Assistant General Manager as soon as the award is announced. Depending on the scope and
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prestige of the award, the department head and General Manager's office will best decide who
should accept the award and how it will be promoted to the Board of Directors, employees and
the general public. This may include a presentation at a Board Meeting, press notifications and
related ways to call attention to the accomplishment.
Agency Awards— On all major agency-wide awards, involved staff will notify the General
Manager and Assistant General Manager who will then contact the Board Chairman. The Board
Chair will then decide if he wants to accept the award on behalf of the agency or if another
member or members of the Board of Directors or a staff person is more appropriate to accept
the award. Receipt of the award will be acknowledged at a future Board meeting, and through
notifications to the press and employees, as well as being included in OCSD's annual report.
The award will be displayed in a prominent public location at the district to showcase our
accomplishments to the public on an ongoing basis.
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STEERING COMMITTEE Meeos/NRsv/zooaatee mm.aDV.
AGENDA REPORT Ilem Number Iem Numbe
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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
Back from Break
Congress returned to work on Monday, September 8 from its summer recess for a very brief
three week session in the run up to the November presidential elections. With a tight election
for the top-tier candidates, partisanship will continue with very little excepted to be accomplished
this year. Moreover, the fiscal year 2009 budget will not be done until at least December, if not
later.
Of concern to the District, the EPA spending bill has yet to be finalized in either the House or
Senate Committees on Appropriations and, according to Senate Committee Chair Dianne
Feinstein, a final bill will not be developed. It is likely both houses will follow the past and
develop omnibus spending bills. Omnibus bills mean that there is little chance specific project
requests (Secondary Treatment, SARI relocation, etc.)will be funded.
Also, many in the POTW community have been concerned about Senator Boxer convening
hearings on the land application of biosolids, but, as a result of some complications with witness
selection, it now looks like the Senator will not hold a full hearing but rather a briefing over the
potential issues surrounding land application and 'its impact on human health and the
environment.
Finally, many expect Congress to work on a $50 billion stimulus package, including funding for
infrastructure projects and full-throated debates on offshore oil drilling. Republicans are pushing
to open coastal waters for oil drilling while Democrats are seeking elimination of tax breaks for
oil companies in exchange for limited drilling and greater funding of alternative energy projects.
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State Legislative Report
Chris Townsend and Heather Dion,Townsend Public Affairs
Political Highlights—No Budget on the Horizon
The Legislature adjourned for the regular session on Sunday, August 31 in the afternoon,
but before adjourning the Senate Republicans put forth an alternative budget more in line
with their philosophies and in contrast to the Democratic budget proposal. The Republican
plan would not require any new taxes, nor would it borrow Propositions 1A or 42 funds;
however it closes the deficit through additional program cuts, lottery securitization,
economic stimulus actions and some revenue enhancements.
The two primary components are the lottery securitization, worth approximately $1.9 billion
and spending reductions of$1.3 billion. Additional components include $350 million shifted
from local redevelopment agencies and numerous tax credits and wage flexibilities intended
to promote economic stimulus.
As you will note from the attachment("Senate Republicans Propose Balanced Budget with
No Tax Increases), the budget unveiled by the Republicans is not much more than a
framework lacking some specific details that will have to be completed. Senate President
Pro Tem Don Perata has indicated that the Legislature will continue to meet until the budget
is passed and he will bring the Republican proposal up for debate and vote.
Aker the Labor Day holiday, the Assembly Budget committee met for 2.5 hours to discuss
the Senate Republican proposal. The hearing was slightly unorthodox in that there was no
actual budget proposal,just a brief outline which was released earlier in the week.
Predictably, the Democrats spoke against the proposed cuts, while the Republicans touted
their ideas as superior to others being circulated (either by the Democrats, Governor or the
Legislative Analyst's Office). The Department of Finance testified at the hearing on various
aspects of the proposal, but focused mainly on how the lottery securitization proposal would
affect Proposition 98 and education spending.
The committee took public testimony for approximately an hour with all testimony speaking
against the proposal and focused mainly on the cuts to health and human services.
Committee Chair Assemblyman Laird indicated that it would be necessary for the Budget
Committee to meet again after the specifics of the Republican proposal area available.
The Senate continues to meet daily, but only for very short periods of time.
As the political wrangling continues, the Legislature will continue meeting with few floor
sessions to debate the budget proposals and the entire budget process remains fluid with
no agreement on the horizon. This session unceremoniously marks the longest California
has gone without an approved or adopted budget and the Governor has publically stated
that he is prepared to work through the Thanksgiving Holiday if necessary.
Activities for this month,
• As reported last month, representatives from the Los Angeles Department of Water
and Power and Public Works toured GWRS and as a follow-up, Los Angeles Mayor
Antonio Villaraigosa is scheduled for a briefing and tour on September 16.
Assembly Member Duvall will be participating with the Mayor. TPA continues to
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work with Assembly Speaker Karen Bass to schedule a tour after the state budget is
adopted.
• TPA has been working with the Legislature and Governor's office on the water bond
proposals to include funding for water recycling. There are three competing
proposals floating around Sacramento and a comparison of them is attached.
• TPA has also been working with District staff to support SIB 1xx, which would
implement already approved water bonds (Propositions 13, 50 and 84) fast-track
funding and allow wastewater agencies to access these funds. SB 1xx is currently
on the Governor's desk awaiting consideration.
• TPA continues to advocate for the District's priority bills, including working with the
Governors office on appropriate signatures or vetoes. In addition, TPA staff is
providing timely budget updates to OCSD staff.
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OCSD Bill Tracking—Updated September 2008
(priority bills in bold)
Bill No. Summary Position(11)1
Status
AS 642 Design-build authority for water and wastewater agencies and cities/counties that provide these services. Watch
(Wolk) Sets a threshold of$2.5 million for projects but limits total projects statewide to 20. To Governor
AB 983 This bill provides that there is an implied warranty in the accuracy and completeness of the plans and Oppose
(Me) specifications. The bill shifts the burden to the agency If something wrong occurs after completion of the To Governor
project and the contractor could claim error in the plan, rather than construction error. (Sent Veto Letter)
AB 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 eligible for To Governor
funding under the Integrated Regional Water Management Plans. (Sent Sig Letter)
Incorporated Into SB 1XX
AB 1978 Sponsored by the County of Orange. Bill clarifies that GIS and mapping data will be subject to some Support
(Solorio) public records act laws as computer software is not subject to public records rules; however it may be Died
sold for non-commercial use.
AS 2270 Promotes greater water recycling and allows wastewater treatment agencies to regular water softeners Support
0
(Laird) for the purpose of reducing salts in the wastewater supply. To Governor
ry (Sent Sig Letter)
m
rt AB 2718 M9 Mandates sick leave for all employees workin seven or more days in a year written to Include part-time Oppose
( 19 Y Ye ( Pa PP
r-+ employees)and applies to public and private agencies in California. Died in Senate
Appropriations
AS 2986 Requires the State Water Resources Control Board to review, grade and monitor sewage treatment Oppose
(Lend) plants, including collection systems. Allows the water boards to impose fees to finance the program. To Governor
(Sent Veto Letter)
SB 1176 A redo of Perata's SB 1001 (vetoed by the Governor)from last year. The bill makes changes to the Oppose
(Perata) Regional Water Quality Control Boards, including lowering number of members from nine to seven. Died on Senate
Gutted and amended Into AB 2769 Levine but with similar provisionis. Floor
(1) Position is derived from the 2008 Legislative Platform and Goals unless stated otherwise. Bills where there is no stated board policy are
marked watch.
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CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Eileen Ricker
August 30, 2008 (916)651-4014
SENATE REPUBLICANS PROPOSE BALANCED BUDGET
WITH NO TAX INCREASES
Plan Protects Education and Public Safety, Includes Reform to Prevent Future Deficits
SACRAMENTO—Senate Republicans today proposed a balanced budget plan that contains no new taxes and
does not borrow from local government. They said their plan was the fiscally-responsible way to solve
California's budget problems,and includes long-term budget reform to fix a broken system.
"Senate Republicans today arc stepping up to the plate and presenting a budget that is a road map to ending our
state's budget stalemate once and for all;"said Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill,of Modesto. "We
believe our plan is the responsible way to balance the budget without raising taxes,while protecting education,
public safety and health care for the poor. It includes reforms to eliminate the deficit and contains no
borrowing."
Key features of the Senate Republican budget plan include:
Funds education next year at the same level proposed by both Governor Schwarzencgger and Senator Pemta
—$57.9 billion.
> Contains no borrowing from local government,and takes no funds from either Proposition la or Proposition
42.
➢ Restores funding for doctors who provide health care services to the needy under the Medi-Cal program.
> Eliminates a dangerous early release proposal that would have resulted in thousands of felons being set free
without being supervised by a parole officer.
> Includes a strict spending limit and strong rainy day reserve to help prevent future deficits from hurting
Californians.
"Democrats have challenged us to produce a sound budget without borrowing from local governments or tax
increases, and today Senate Republicans have responded to the challenge by proposing an honest budget that
invests in the priorities of working families, while protecting taxpayers,"said Senate Budget Committee Vice-
Chair Bob Dutton, R-Rancho Cucamonga. 'Real people arc counting on us to work together and put our
differences behind us to pass a compromise budget that makes sense for California. We believe our budget
meets that test"
"Republicans have routinely said that the budget can be balanced without tax increases,"said Assembly
Republican Leader Mike Villines, of Fresno. "The Senate Republican budget proposal proves that we can craft
a responsible balanced state budget that doesn't burden California's hardworking families with higher taxes and
reforms our budget system to prevent future deficits."
Senate Republicans said that their plan was an honest and realistic budget compromise.
Book Page 13
"No Tax Increase Budget"
Changes to Governor's August Revise
Eliminate Tax Increases in Governor's August Revised
Remove sales tax increase -$4,100
Remove Fire Tax 450
Remove tax increase to home owners and renters -$55
Restorations
Corrections—eliminate proposal for early release of criminals 4140
Law Enforcement—restore critical law enforcement
funding(COPS &Juvenile Justice) 414
Restore special distribution funds
Medi-Cal rate restorations -$too
Accept some of the Governor's additional revenue proposals
LLC—Reduce penalty from 50%to 10% +$360
Additional Revenues
July"Boost" +$130
RDA +$349
Education
Securitize lottery to bring education to Governor's level +$1,984
(Governor's January proposal included securitization of the lottery)
Additional reductions
Accept Governor's Spending reductions +$1,383
Accept LAO and Democrat spending reductions +$109
Additional reductions +$123
Total Reserve $1,037•
*Sen. Democrat reserve of 5993 million&Gov.reserve of$1.058 billion are overstated by$400 million-sales
tax increase cannot be implemented by Sept. 1.
Budget Reform
• Spending Cap
• Strengthen Rainy Day Fund
• Mid-year cut authority
• Capture full "April Surprise"
• Require 2/P vote to withdraw from rainy day fund
• Prevent Legislature from adjourning until budget is passed
Economic Stimulus
• "High tech" fix on overtime
• Federal Conformity on high wage overtime exemption
• Runaway Production Tax Credit program
• Public Private Partnerships
• Worker schedule flexibility
• Expand healthcare options for workers
• Provide regulatory relief
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ALL Current Year and Budget Year Solutions
(Dollars In Thousands)
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Demand
ORG Public Agenc firrouram description Fund Source Public Comments
Legislative,Judicial,and Executive
Ceurtsl Judicial
0250 JGaud Appointed Counsel for Depentlenoy 41,100 swo Delays Implemenlabon of new program vmereby,courts appoint clamors W
Casa dependenty,rases.Hatmiwlly,counties pay Mesa costs.
Olflee of the Inspector Goal
0552 ExeMivelAtlministration -M Gm, 10 Percent is th.tpowl
0552 Bureau of Audbs&Investigations $161 Gov Subcommittee accepted part of We reduction($10a000)and rejected We rest to
maintain number of adult and juvenile transition,vrzNen,and superintendent audits
o (cornt o udie)Net can Da acrampliehed in a year.
0
F w of Pi n and Re69arch
0650 Cesar Chavez Grants $2,500 SRFO Warned of a 10 peroem reEuplion,We II proposed to susperM the stalutery
ry appropnatian fort years.
u State Controller
0840 Delete funding for modular fumiWre -$998 SRFO Replacing sending Wm0ure at the Cannery Business Park(C Street,Sacremento)
repleoement world not negatively Impact the Controllers ability to carry out ConstiMionr l
raspersibABias.
9oaM of E ualiza0on
0860 Delay E-Services Expansion $1,738 SRFO Tla ugh expanding Emurvices for tax payer use is laudable,this expansbn could
wait a year or lead. WE indicates that momentum and enihusk sm Nat has been
gained by taxpayers and WE staS alike world be impacted. Increased revenues
would not second expenditures until 2011-12.
subtodl Le lalative Judicial en0 Eaewtiva 47.89
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State and Consumer Services
Califomla Science Center
1100 CA AMcan American Museum -$249 Gov Govemols proposal-10 pemard-reduce publia exh®Obns curators,rental and
shipping,pmlessional services and related pubic notifications.
1100 Delay Expansion of Caldom a Al -$200 SRFO Expanding the museum could be delayed at this time in light of budget crisis.
American Museum
Department of Fair Em to ment and House
t T00 Division of Enforcement -$820 Gov Remainiig funding should be sufficient KK Unix program.Cases would Gal be
Investigated and laws would contlrwe to be selometl.Department would still have
165 Dositions to sumoot amanna and$16.8 million General Fund.
Franchise Tax Boats
1y30 ReatlyRetum Tax Relum FAing Program $150 SRFO this seMce.has tax preparation and!online ning,is cmren0y pnvided by private
sector tax sarriro providers sudt as FreaFiW Allanra.
De rimed'of Geterel Services
17W Delay ad disonal capita maintenance and $2,000 SRFO One option W save money would be to delay maintenance projects for a year,
re air macts fa future ors. Total hall in Govsmo's Most at DGS=$7.9 million.
Subtotal SWW end Consumer Services 43.41
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0620 Small Badness Loan Guarantee Pre nan -S332 SRFO Use interest on small business rand manned d GF.Maintains can wq laud d
funding in Me Pregrem budget.
IDecaranaint d Housing and Commun' Donato ment
no Once of Migrant Services(IA) $343 Gov Pmaasal may result in a consafitlzgon dmigrant centers bW g addigonal federal
fulls are aveiat6a.gds vmultl ba avoidad.Degadmant vnmld mainWm funding d
36.2 million GF and 20 migrant ceders.
2240 Emegency Sbefter Pmgrem(SO) =4401Told General Fund supod remaining$3.6 million
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3340 Training and Work Pmgrem -53,220 Gov Reduce Corymembel's work week from 40 W 35 hours,Increase monmy
maintenance fee asaeesed to residential(No Suggestions)from 330D to$325,
eliminate 50 percent of General Fund provided to Loral Caps,end eliminate M..
non-residential satelllles.
De rimenl OfForestry and Fire Prmectlon
3540 State Fire Marshal -5346 Gov Eliminate Division Chid Position of Me Code Development and Analysis Division
and eliminate the Stay Services Manager II in Me Executive Administration
Division.
State Lents Commission
3560 Mineral Resource.Management -E335 Gov Redact oversight of royally Income and development of of and gas leases.
3560 Land Management 4306 Gov Decrease We CommbenoWs ability to respond and participate in land Oe and
boundary ownership determinalian requests from developer and local Jurisdictions
and ability ro support Ii pfiph by Me Altomey General for issues regarding state
land ownarshl .
Da .rtrnent of Fish and Gam.
3600 Hunting Fishing and Pudic Use 41,169 Gov The reduction would reduce funding forwhite saebass Field sampling.Me State
Fisheries Evaluation Program,contract funding supporting Me depar mans a8ona
In Implementing Me Moore trawl stature,decrease avian infiuenm funding and
hinglonal rostionn .
3600 Biodiversity program 43,580 Gov Reduction to funds could lead to consolidation of services which are already
m duplicative.Thee is already too much red tape surrounding THP reviews and other
8 services under Me umbrella oi'Nodiven,IV,
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eo 3600 eiodivemiy Conservation -$5.400 SRFO Them are other programs across msource depamnanle that receive general fund,
special funds,and bond fund,for Mi.type of work.
Calsomia stab Coastal Commission
3720 Coastal Energy Program -S52 G. No permanent positions would be Mimmaed. This reduction would decrees,Ore
resources available for reviewing industrial and infrastructure pnujeds.
3120 Administration and Progam Support -S173 Gov Reduce resources for tie administration of the Coastal Management Program and
the Coastal Em P min.
De rlment of Water Resources
3860 Central Valley Flood Boera. Ptimporna -51,600 SRFO This new board will cost We Male$2 million OF annually. At a time when Me state
creation of new board. is facing a fiscal cria4,providing mom General Fund W establish a new board Is not
eppropnal..
subtotal Raseinst,A nc 418401
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Environmental Protection Aaencv
S!Wegr Resources oa Control eM
3940 Tow Maximum Deily L.oaE -510.000 SRI G Egniwq qe remeinin0 Gweml FunEmp for TM U. now rwuimmwis pW
umummumt Wrtlaw on=dixAuml edM w.
9uWNa1 Environmenmi FMgdim 10000
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Dedistmentofilighnn,
4170 Delay,new state hinds for Senior Leal -5200 LA0 Reyarae state bacMdl of Federal grant funds.In tight 0 fiscal crisis.There is about
Hotline $11 mlltion provided for local teal services through various aging agenciee.
4170 Spacial Projects 43.361 Gov Maintains$37 million in the budget for a variety of gmgmms to be allocated by total
agencles accoNing to their priorities
be untursont of Alcohol and Ones Programs
42W Non-Omg Meth-Cal Regular .$733 Aov Reduce discretionary state funding
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N 4300 $ubatetwe Abuse Offender Treatment 42.0O0 Gov Thla Is a munry,responsibllily par Prop 36
ProgremProgrem Companion to Proposition
36
4300 Drug Medl,Cal 46,646 Gov Reduction In both local sentence and state support(5.3 posillons).Local
as ostanca reduction represents a 10 percent decrease to Drug Madl-GI rates.
4300 Substanca Muse 6 Crime Prevention Act 310.006 C. This is a county responsibility per Prop 36
(Pmpoaition M)
42W California MMhamphetamine Media 46.000 SRFO Madie campaign Is In Its MIN and final year of funding.Inappropriate to fund a
Campaign medis campaign Wren Use other choke Is eliminating vital aervims.
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Detainment of Health care UMcea
42M Reduce Benefits to Me Fecund Minimum- 495 Gov It would efmmate an optional henefit.
Ps hd
42W Rectum Benefits to the Federal Minimum- 41M G. It..Id eliltinale an optional b mlift.
Dhitn actors
42W Alloy HIVIAIDS Pbamary Pike program to 41,039 lJ O The HIVIAIDS Pilo)pmgrem said,designed to test the effectiveness on patient
sunset. outcomes of having pharmadste coordinate and monitor HIVIAIDS patients'
therapeutic drug regimens. The LAO noes that poviding direct seMces is a
M1 her on than the services cevared by this Rim.
42M Reduce Benefits to Me Federal Minimum- 41,400 Gov It would eliminate an optional benefit.
AW uxture
42W Delay imdementatch of Discount -$S.Bl03RF0 Delays imgamentation ofanewp Jram.
Prescnpfon pug Program
42110 Remains,Ouerlady Status Reports For 43.Na Gov It would require adult benefioades to provide digAi6ly information fa Me counties
insrents .md,d mthef Ina,every a months.
42W Reduce Funding p.WW to Support Staffing -520,635 Gov, Reduces funding to counties.
W Caeaload Growth WWoad
42M Stop Paying Pan B Premiums far Unmet 45A61 Gov It vvould eliminate state payment of Medicare Pad B premiums for those indfiv idualt
Shareuf-Cost Beneficiaries eho have not met Moir sham ofcost requirements. Democrats modified
Govemols proposal by esempfig parsons with a shareaftost under$500. This
is what remains of the Gove s brooded.
W 42M Restore Quarterly Status Reports -$13,900 Gov Requites eWUlity information to be provided a Me counties quarterly rather than
p annually and would alloy Medi-Cel to discontinue kn negls for those no longer
F eligible for Me program. Democrats approved Semi-Annual reporting. This is Me
m diferenw between Me OSR Bavin s and the Bemi-Annu91 Savirv,s.
for 42W RBOUCe Level of Services far Illegal -$66,66)Gov MR Allgns stale Midi-WI benefit win federal benefls for immigrants veto have
N Imm M,and Legal Immigrants Residing in resided in the country less than 5 years.
the Country for Lass than 5 Years
42M Rdlberk Recent Efigthiliry Expansions -531,2M Gov MR Rolb back a Medp-Cal a igibiliry expansion implemented in 2000.
42Bf1 Ensure Illegal Immigrants Do Hat Ramses 442,000 Gov MR it vwld fare elgM fit,for Illegal immigrants W Me month in which emergency
Statutorily Prohibited Servkes sevices are needed rather than pmvding Illegal immigmn%w'M1 annual eligibility.
TM1is will better ensure that illegal immigrants do not gel services they are no
entitled to.
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42M Extend 10%Provider Rate Reduction to -$5.416 Gov MR Would reduce Family Planning provider retas by 10%,in accordance With Me 1D%
Family Planning Providers provider rate reduction approved as part Of Seeder Session.
4260 Reduce Caktmis Children.Sa ucea Case -52.893 Gov Receeks funding W counties.
Management b 10%
280 Rectum Benefits lO Me Federal Minimum- -S2.917 Gov It would eliminate an Optional benefit.
Creams and Washae
62w Reduce Barren to Me Federal Minimum. -Et.M Gw It would Niminate an optional benefit.
A diol
0380 Reduce Benagt to Na Federal Minimum- 3508 Gw it would eliminate an Optional benefit.
0 duce Ben
0280 Reduce Therap510 Me Federal Minimum- -5110 Gw It would eliminate an optional benefit.
Speech Thee
4260 Reduce Benefits to No Federal MlNmum- 4855 Gov It would Nimimt an op0onel benefit.
P RedWu
d280 uce Benefit to Me Federal Minimum- 33.799 Gov It would eliminate an optional Oanefit.
Opticians/Opfical Labs
4280 Reduce Staffing for Dent)ITS stem -ST00 Gov, Systems chanim related to the elimination athe Mutt DBmal Senerit,
02W Reduce funding for county administration of 46.000 LAO 11 a LA0 believes counties wit be able to fully implement DRA with N million Was
federal Defidl Reduction Act robuirenuents. than originally anho ted.
d260 Delay 90%rate Increase for FPACT -$30.258 SRFO Rate increases went into effect Jan. 1,2008 due d SB W(HuMI.2001f.
Effectively increases family planning provider miss by 90%.
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N d265 Teen Smart Outreach 491 Gov Reduce,slate su rt of i iscrati...ry,local program,
N 1285 Male Involvement Program $115 Gov Reducas slateau Hofalhontred local
Q85 AI05 Education 8 Prevention $1,350 Gov Gwemnr proposed$1.8 million reduction,which 1.35 have mekin DM d NOS
million in teal funding. Dams beckfilled at wffh EL35 mIISm from DMH AIDS
Pro9rNn.
Misrustabecl Risk Medical tests. m Bosml
d280 Increase CO-payments for HeaIN Services 31.900 Gov Cogays for females wiN incomes over 15M d FPL..fit Increase from$5 to
$7 50.
42M Annual Benefil Limit far Dental Coverage- 31.300 Gw It would set annual benagt level of S1.000. 95%of Mears will remain unaffected.
$1,000 Democrats modified proposal to establish a rap Of S1.500. This is what remains.
d280 Healthy Farallon Program Premiums -S3,915 Gov Premiums would Increase beaveen SC l0$I forms finl time since 1998. Premiums
would make up no more Nan 1 25%of a families income. Democrats modified
prolMml to increase Premiums between$P and V. These an the additional
savingsfrom takingMe Governors sal.
6280 Codified application aestlance payment -S4.70 LAO It would rectum payment d organleellona that assist parsons;wMh the enrollment
lambast;but wout rrol impact services 0f benefits.
8
Deparbramet of Mahal Raskin
4440 Heard,Families Pmgrem ,852 Gov It weld reduce funniness ho counties;for Admenutntive actdms anal statamty
—i 'nits I'--' an nts.
4440 Reduce Me Community Treatment Facility, -ST50 Gov Reduce Me Community Treatment Facilily Supplemental Rate
Supplemental Rate
4440 Early Mental Recife Inifiethm 41,834 Go" Maintains 513.E mlafon M hold!funding.
4444) Mehl Can 318,458 Gov G.W.propped. This u wtnl remains of Me proposal after Me Democrete
actions. Thu in addition to the demote%actions aouM rectum furMing ho
Misr ousted Care plan.by 10%.
4440 EPSDT -$12.1411 Gov (Porton of Go mmofs proposal was passed:this is vtod mmains). One reform-an
additional rate reduction of 5%-would further reduce progrem rash.
Department of Common)IsI.and Duval. mard
47M Natumlimtion Program 42,700 SWO Discretionary program.Naturalization a federal responsibility and similar services
are offered Mmugh CA Dept of Education
Department of Social SerNcas
Sim CaIWORKs-Maintain 95 Percent of Grant -61o8,200 Gov MR Gnnt reduction offset wW additional food stamps.Action consistent with federal
Amount program requirements.
5180 Strategic Compliance Assessment for -559,T00 Gm MR Proposal elbxs county vurkers to at with nonmmgiant CaNJORKs recipients
'DO CMWORKs Recipients every 6 months to determine slretegy for Compliance and identification M barriers.
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5180 Regional Markel Rate for Child Cam -Sig."Gov MR Reimbursement name for family child care providers wouW to 75 percent of regional
Competitive at 75 percent market me for private tlMd care,allowing rebnbursanianl consistent with avemW
nee.
51M Delay New County Pay-For orfonrrenm SIO,M Gov MR Program has never been sets eme need
.
Program
5180 Enhance Eamed Income Detailed For -515,000 IAO Pmpoml a0ows recipients to keep more of their eamed income if maelm,federal
Compliant Recipients participation ne un enienh,increasing the reveal of income for Me household
overall..
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51M County Mull Protective Services Program -$8.122 Gov Services provided at the county level.MeiMeins funding of approximately$54
Funding million.
Sim CalWORKs.Graduated Sanctions $18.589 Gov Proposal would require recipients to meat program raqulrements are face fiscal
Snclons.
51M Conform Benefits for Fleeing Felon eM 4170.083 Gov This proposal would affect undocumented Immigrants,fleeing and drug folms,and
Urldocrrmentsd Immigrants nomneedy caretakers.Limbs time on program o be consistent wih other
CsTWORKs recipients.
5180 Compilers-based grams 3185,847 Gov The proposal would require recipients that he"been an the program for maximum
am of five yeere but am all receiving a cash Brent or their children)to meet work
pedieipmonrele ragWremants.
5180 Continued County Efforts for COMORKa $007 Gov Prine es resources for ststs department o conduct peer revlews and other
0 Work ParBclpatlon performance ovemighl Reaans In order o Improve program performance.
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5180 One-Time Melling Coats for Reform Proposal $174 Gov These coats ere for mailing out proposed CaIWORKe program changes that would
result in major General Fund savings and would Increase the all work
participation note.
Sim State Hewing Workforce Division -$337 Gov Reduction of 19 position would mean all hearings would now the concluded by
telephone.
5180 Dlsabll8y Detarmina0on Staff 4589 Gov Reduction of 10.2 positions vdiho the Disability Determination Service Division.
5100 County admolahaton -$4,NO Gov JThm proposal reduced,county funding for administration of the In-Home Supportive
Services P rem.
5180 County Mminletratlon or,Food Stamps -55,n1 Dov Thls proposal motion county Nnding foredministratlon of the Food Stamps
Pro rem.
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51W Stale Support for IHSS Participant ShereW- -$27,700 Oov MR Reagents do not meet full Metl4Csl Income eligibility reoulremenls but are able to
Coat Suspended amen berlMM WAtlt a share of cost requirement.
51W Chill Welfare Services Aliocegon to Counties -583708 Gov Thu armorial Is a reduction In administrative funding.
5180 Revise State Perlicipseoe In 111 4 Wages -$188.800 Gov MR State pays a significant portion of wages and benefits but has no conlrol or part In
the ne,matbns by carries and public authohns on those banepe lever.
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8 5180 Maintain PASS Service Noun for Cmivaly -$52,200 Gov MR Eliminate,domeslic all related services for IHSS redplenu wish furctlonal spin
,Q Need, rankings baba,a. This propoeal rmald maintain services to than most critically In
read.
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5180 Suspend Stafa Only Program for Non- .$111,200 Gw MR Proposal vnuid provide consistency With toderal program.
Federally Eligible Immigrants
5180 Foster Care Specialized Care Increment at -$1,0001AO The specialized care increment vales Wooly by county,ranging than zam In three
$1,=par month small counties to over 52,000 per month in other counlus.The mmposal Would cap
the apedelkad care Increment at a madmum refa of ill
5180 Adoption AMisfance program grant.reform UX0 LAO Currently,there is no means fast of the adoptive parent,all all ran qualify for maw
eligibility,and and alumni Immune support after statism.Proposal eduld seek to Implement retort efforts wltae
maintaining a level of program participation.
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Sim Child Welfare Services-Cap Fully Loaded 45,100 LAC, Caps county funding for costs of social wonders.Cumm0y.Me fully leaded social
Social Worker Costs at$155.000 wmker=1 per county ranges Mom S/2.733 to S176,M,reflecMg more Man just
cost of fivirg d4terences by courMes.
Sim SSIISSP Couples Grents to 125 P n1 of 409.WO IAO Reduces the SSIISSP grant.Tell Seem would ba reduced 1$1.524 W$1,458
Fedeeal Poverty Level percouple.
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5225 Human Resources Supwd -$240 Dams Conference Ummiffee adoptnd$2.1 million of Me Assembys$2.3 nation
reduction refuted to the rejection of a portion of Me Administration's Human
Reeources Support budget change proposal leaving$240,OW of Me Assembly's
original reduction on Me table.
5225 Substitute federal W IA funds for General 42,1 W AO The LAO has wnclW W Met Me G emadre pre-apprenficiu Mp pilot projects and
Fund for adult parries program wpWd regional wllabomtives have not proven h be highly effective and recommends
redirecting funding from Mem to paroles employment programs,reducing General
Fund support far parolee programs by a corresponding amount. In Conferenw,the
Committee adopted$12 mlltion of the LAO's recommended$9.3 million fund shift,
having$2.1 minion raised M Green Buildings that could still be transferred,
5225 Reject pmposal to relocate denbUmantal -$3,100 tA0 The=hu concluded that Me proposal far exceeds wmant needs. The proposal
health headquarters was approved In Confsrsnco,less$1.9 million for future space needs.
5225 Deny Female Rehabilitative Community $34,200 SRFO This is a new proposal that should be delayed in light of Me budget obis.
Correctional Centers
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Delawareans,anent of Ethical
6110 P98 minimum guarantee without sales lax $0 SRFO Fully funds the P98 minimum guarantee. Reasons acceptance of every revenue
increase mrsumpeon in Me Senate Oems'Aug 29 budget Fackage except the proposed one-
wnd sates tax increase. Includes both K-12 and Community College funding.
Califomla State Library
6120 CA Newapapef Project(locate,catelogue. 412 Gov ow's 10%cW W lvpklo bd-boding level--confidence rejected 5%
and preserve old nommepere)
6120 CA Newspaper Project-suspend program 4216 SRFO That option would suspend Me project al"Mer until the state's Most condition
mpmvas.
6120 Civil Llbertles Public Education Program -$25 Gw Gov's 10%cut W Ns, load"funding level has no effect on current granless.
6120 English Acquisition 6 Literacy Program -5253 Gov Goi 10%cut WNsoridcod'funding tevel—conference rejected 5%
6120 English Acquisition 6 Literary Program S4,568 SRFO This option could suspend the pogrom allogether. English literacy insinuation at
available from other sources(K-12,adu0 education,community colleges,
canmunl .elc
Cg aim Direct/Interlibrary Loans B Calamine UMary -$717 Gw Gw's I M cut to Nvorklead"funding Wvel—conference rejected 5%
g Serviws Aol
P' 6120 Public Library Founaalion Program -$718 Gw Goys 10%cut W 1wr4wd'funding heal—conference rejected 5%
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N 6420 CPEC State Operations 43U Senate blame Cule CPECs GF budget by 25%and sigfaat an Intend W begin phamg it out of
0o exialenco. Any essential functions could be transferred W chief agendas.
Ma of CallWmna
6440 UC-Eliminate General Fund support of Le -56,000 SRFO the UC labor authors teaches drawn Members how W run campaigns Y Win
Union Institute viclwies for members and the union.- UC should We&students and prepare them
Wr Me competitive global into market,not political campaigns.
Hasan 6 Calais of the law
6600 HasMgs unallmcoletl reduclan -5516 Gw Senate budget subcommatee jet rejected M16K of ga Gw's proposed S372K
reduction
Board of Gwarnora of hie California Commun Collection,
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Townsend Public Affairs
Side by Side Water Bond Comparison
August 26, 2008
Governor's Proposal AB 8 (Huffman, AB 9 (Plescia)
Caballero and Wolk)
Total Bond $9.285 billion $9.805 billion $9.980 billion
Amount
Chapter 6: Total: $2 billion Total: $2 billion Total: $2.125 billion
Water Supply $1.5 billion for IRWM $1.5 billion for IRWM $1.5 billion for IRWM
Reliability Programs w/$146 Programs w/$146 million Programs w/$146 million
million for the Santa for the Santa Ana for the Santa Ana
Ana Watershed (South Watershed (South Watershed (South Orange
Orange County is Orange County is County is included in this);
included in this); included in this); $500 million for regional
$500 million for regional $500 million for drought and interregional
and interregional relief in the form of grants connectivity and
connectivity & water (projects must be capable conveyance;
management. of being operational $125 million for drought
within two-years). relief projects, including
the impacts of Delta
diversion reduction.
Chapter 7: Total: $1.9 billion Total: $1.9 billion Total: $1.9 billion
Delta $700 million for $700 million for $700 million for
Sustainability sustainability projects; sustainability projects; sustainability projects;
$1.2 million for projects $1.2 million for projects $1.2 million for projects
that enhance the that enhance the that enhance the
sustainability of the sustainability of the Delta sustainability of the Delta
Delta ecosystem. ecosystem. ecosystem.
Chapter 8: Total: $3 billion Total: $3 billion Total: $3 billion
Statewide Funding would be Funding would be Funding would be
Water dedicated to the dedicated to the dedicated to the
system development of development of additional development of additional
Operational additional storage, storage, eligible projects storage, eligible projects
Improvement eligible projects include include surface storage include surface storage,
surface storage, (identified in CALFED groundwater storage,
groundwater storage, Bay-Delta ROD, conjunctive use and
conjunctive use and excluding Shasta reservoir reoperation
reservoir reoperation Reservoir), groundwater projects-this version
projects -this version storage, conjunctive use includes a continuous
includes a continuous and reservoir reoperation appropriation of funds.
appropriation of projects-this version
funds. I requires a 213 vote to
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appropriate funds.
Chapter 8: Total: $1.335 billion Total: $1.335 billion Total: $1.385 billion
Conservation $1 billion for river $1 billion for river $1 billion for river
and restoration (Klamath, restoration (San Joaquin, restoration (Klamath, San
Watershed San Joaquin , Salton Kem and Tulare Joaquin, Kern and Tulare
Protection Sea); watersheds, Salton Sea watersheds, Salton Sea
$85 million for invasive and Colorado River, Los and Colorado River, Los
species removal; Angeles River, San Angeles River, San
$100 million for Gabriel River, Santa Ana Gabriel River, Santa Ana
watershed restoration in River, Klamath River, River, North Coast
fire damaged areas; North Coast Watershed, Watershed, San Francisco
$150 million for fish San Francisco Bay Bay watersheds, Central
passage improvement watersheds, Central Coast, South Coast, Lake
and dam removal. Coast, South Coast, Lake Tahoe Basin, Sacramento
Tahoe Basin, River, San Diego County
Sacramento River, San Coastal, Ventura River,
Diego County Coastal, Sierra Nevada Mountain,
Ventura River, Sierra Mojave River, Owens
Nevada Mountain, River, Santa Monica Bay),
Mojave River, Owens (with a minimum of$200
River, Santa Monica Bay) million to the State Coastal
(with a minimum of$200 Conservancy for the San
million to the State Coastal Diego and Santa Ana
Conservancy for the San Watersheds), (with at least
Diego and Santa Ana $100 million to the Wildlife
Watersheds), (with at Conservation Board for
least$100 million to the acquisition of water rights;
Wildlife Conservation and a minimum of
Board for acquisition of $200 million to the Wildlife
water rights;and a Conservation Board for
minimum of projection and restoration
$200 million to the Wildlife of watershed lands that
Conservation Board for provide sources of drinking
projection and restoration water);
of watershed lands that $85 million for Delta
Provide sources of drinking ecosystemhnvasive
water); species removal;
$85 million Delta $100 million to the Wildlife
ecosystem/invasive Conservation Board for
species removal (with at watershed restoration
least$50 million for from fire damaged areas;
statewide invasive $150 million to Dept. of
species); Fish and Game to improve
$100 million to the fish passage on rivers and
Wildlife Conservation streams;
Board for watershed $50 million to the
restoration from fire Resources Agency to
damaged areas; im rove Salmonid fish
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$150 million to improve passage in the Delta.
fish passage on rivers
and streams.
Chapter 10: Totals: $800 million Totals: $1.050 billion Totals: $1.050 billion
Groundwater Funding will support $360 million for projects $360 million for projects to
Protection efforts to reduce the to prevent or reduce the prevent or reduce the
and Water contamination of contamination of contamination of
Quality groundwater used for groundwater that serves groundwater that serves
drinking water supplies, as a source of drinking as a source of drinking
assist local community water; water;
wastewater treatment $90 million to $90 million to
projects, provide grants disadvantaged disadvantaged
for storm water communities for safe communities for safe
management and help drinking water projects; drinking water projects;
the Ocean protection $200 million for small $200 million for small
council protect and community wastewater community wastewater;
improve water quality in projects; $300 million for
areas of significant $300 million for competitive grants for
biological significance. competitive grants for stormwater management
stormwater management projects;
projects; $100 million for the Ocean
$100 million for the Protection Council.
Ocean Protection
Council.
Chapter 11: Totals: $250 million Totals: $500 million Totals: $600 million
Water $250 million for grants $500 million for the $500 million for the
Recycling and loans for water following types of following types of projects:
and recycling projects to projects: water recycling; water recycling;
Advanced enhance regional water contaminant and salt contaminant and salt
Treatment self-sufficiency. removal; dedicated removal; dedicated
Technologies distribution of recycled distribution of recycled
water and end-user water and end-user retrofit
retrofit projects to allow projects to allow use of
use of recycled water; recycled water; pilot
pilot projects for new salt projects for new salt and
and contaminant contaminant removal;
removal; groundwater groundwater recharge
recharge infrastructure infrastructure related to
related to recycled water, recycled water, technical
technical assistance and assistance and grant
grant writing assistance writing assistance for
for disadvantaged disadvantaged
communities. communities.
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Chapter 11.5: NA Totals: $20 million
State of $20 million available to
California state agencies and
Water Use departments to fund
Efficiency water savings projects
that conserve and use
water more efficiently,
resulting in savings, and
reducing energy costs.
Chapter 12: NA NA Totals: $20 million
State of $20 million available to
California state agencies and
Water Use departments to fund water
Efficiency savings projects that
conserve and use water
more efficiently, and
reducing energy costs.
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