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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-2014 LaPA Agenda Orange County Sanitation District NH,"UNG x U ucr Monday, February 10, 2014 Legislative and Public 1 8:00 A.M. Affairs Special Committee 1 Administration Building Conference Room A& B 10844Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA Ltl� (714) 593-7130 1956-P016 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Troy Edgar(Los Alamitos) Tom Beamish (La Habra) David Benavides (Santa Ana) John Nielsen (Tustin) Brad Reese (Villa Park) John Withers (IRWD) AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to speak, please complete a Speaker's Form and give it to the Clerk of the Board. Speakers are requested to limit comments to three minutes. REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Committee. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on January 13, 2014. 2. Receive and file Board Chair Edgar's report on his attendance at the International Water Summit (IWS) in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. from January 20—January 22, 2014. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 3. Legislative Advocates' Contracts 4. Federal Legislative Affairs 5. State Legislative Affairs 02/10/14 Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee Page 1 of 2 6. Public Affairs Update OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are 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. Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2,this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, not less than 72 hours poor 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 the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting. Made E.Ayala Clerk of the Board (714)593-7130 mavalaO.ocsd.com For any questions on the agenda,Committee members may contact staff at: General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7110 iherbera(docsd.com Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rohirelli0ocsd.00m 02/10/14 Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee Page 2 of ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING Orange County Sanitation District The Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee meeting convened on Monday, January 13, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Reese led the Flag Salute. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager Troy Edgar, Board Chair Nick Arhontes, Director of Facilities Tom Beamish, Board Vice-Chair Support Services John Nielsen, Operations Committee Nick Kanetis, Director of Engineering Chair Jeff Reed, Director of Human Brad Reese, Administration Committee Resources Chair Ed Torres, Director of Operations and John Withers, Administration Maintenance Committee Vice-Chair Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & David Benavides, Director Administrative Services VACANT, Director At Large Maria Ayala, Clerk of the Board Jim Colston Faviola Miranda COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Heather Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs Eric Saperstein, ENS Resources (via teleconference) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee January 13,2014 Page 2 of 3 REPORTS: Washington D.C. Trip Report General Manager, Jim Herberg, reported on the recent trip to Washington D.C. He and the Chair held several congressional meetings that focused on the following points: opportunities available to expand recycling beyond water replenishment system; SARI Line; and power regeneration at OCSD. Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, provided additional input on the meetings that were held. A written report by Mr. Sapirstein summarizing the Washington DC Trip was distributed to the Committee. Chair Edgar reported that the meetings allowed them to present new ideas for the Sanitation District; and, that they look forward to returning to Washington D.C. with comprehensive plans on these ideas. OCSD 60rh Anniversary California Legislative Floor Recognition, Sacramento Heather Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs, gave a brief update on the reception that would be held upon the District's bill passing. It would be a very brief reception to be held in Sacramento some time during the month of March — with a date and time to be determined in the near future. It was determined by the Committee that Chair Edgar, Vice-Chair Beamish, and Director Nielsen would attend the event in Sacramento. Mr. Herberg also announced the OCSD VIP Breakfast that was being planned as part of the Sanitation District's 601h Anniversary events. Faviola Miranda, Sr. Public Affairs Specialist, gave pertinent information about the event. It was determined that some of the invitations would be extended to past board members and past general managers. Also discussed was the distribution of OCSD flash drives or DVD with information about the District's 60 years of service. Chair Edgar also reported on the following: communications between staff and the lobbyists; more outreach and public information on the District's efforts to move towards 100% water reclamation; discussing staff-lobbyists goals and objectives beyond June; and, that tomorrow a meeting on SAWPA's remedial plan would take place. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED: Approve the minutes for the Committee meeting held on December 9, 2013. Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Special Committee January 13,2014 Page 3 of 3 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2. State Legislative Affairs Ms. Stratman reported on the following from State Legislative Affairs: the State Budget; the District's bill being finalized by legal counsel, and that it would be presented by February 24; and, she announced that the County's representative for legislation is Cymantha Atkinson. Ms. Stratman added that she will continue to provide periodic updates to the General Manager. 3. Federal Legislative Affairs Mr. Sapirstein reported on the following from Federal Legislative Affairs: a final budget for 2014 should be released by Friday; update on Build America bonds; and, recommended that the Committee consider returning to Washington DC in February as a follow up to the recent meetings. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: Director Withers asked about the feasibility of an enhanced legislative report to be included in the General Manager's Monthly Update. Vice-Chair Beamish asked about water rationing, and the impacts it would have on waterflows. Mr. Herberg responded to both inquiries. Mr. Herberg also introduced new OCSD Public Affairs staff member, Kelly Newell. ADJOURNMENT: The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 8:53 a.m. Submitted by: Maria E. Ayala Clerk of the Board LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE n eeingDaate 02/10/1 AGENDA REPORT Item Number z Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES' CONTRACTS GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Receive and file Board Chair Edgar's report on his attendance to the International Water Summit (IWS) in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. from January 20 — January 22, 2014. SUMMARY Orange County Sanitation District Board Chairman, Troy Edgar, participated in the International Water Summit held in Abu Dhabi, January 20-22, 2014. Chair Edgar will provide an oral report on his trip at the Committee meeting. A hard copy of his report is attached. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS December 2013 — Board approved out-of-country travel for Chair Edgar to attend the International Water Summit (IWS) in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A CEQA N/A BUDGET/DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY COMPLIANCE N/A ATTACHMENTS The following attachments) are provided in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (wwwocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: • Chair Edgar's report on trip to attend the International Water Summit (IWS) in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Page 1 of 1 Return to Mende Report Highlights of the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Trip Trip coordinated by Congressman Rohrabacher at the Invitation of the Government of Abu Dhabi Presented and Participated Discussions Regarding OCSD Water and Wastewater issues at the Conference - Global collaboration and platform to highlight GWRS(Largest potable water reclamation plant in the world) - Share the Polity Challenges to Establishing GWRS and Partnering with OCWD Discovered Abu Dhabi Wastewater&Water Issues - Desalinization Plants,Amount of Power Required (Utilizes Deployable Energy Resources) - Aquifer Salt Water Intrusion(One Need) - Need for Nutrient Rich Irrigation of Farm Land (Another Need) - Location of Treatment Plant(41 Km Away from the population) - Major Project:STEM Project: New$4B Sewer Trunk Line (Sm diameter,41km,27m to 85m depth) Opportunity to Meet Dr.Sultan, Ministry of State o Long Term Sustainability Issues with Water o Power use needed for Desalination a big problem • The inefficiency causes oil consumption internally that could be sold externally • Effecting UAE oil revenue that provides ability to build infrastructure o Intergovernmental policy coordination o Lack of ability to influence behavior through rates Opportunity to meet U.S Ambassador Richard Corbin o Appreciated our support to Participate and Highlight US Policy and Key Project o Very knowledgeable of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Issues Tour ADDSC(Abu Dhabi District Sewerage Corporation) - Met with Tunnel Project Manager from CH2M Hill Met with Japanese Wastewater Experts to Discuss their Fukuoka Japan Waste Treatment Process&Challenges - Significant issues with designs that must consider significant gravity and upstream water issues that limit reclamation options(mountain to shore) GE Water and Power - Discussed their current subsidiary initiatives in renewable energy - Learned about the actual largest global Reclamation Plant in Kuwait(Non-Potable) Shell Upstream Services - Discussed using reclaimed water in oil extraction/injection process - Discussed possible Joint Case Study Discussion with Upstream Team for GWRS NYU/Bloomberg - Was requested to see if we could provide NYU graduate level Research Projects - Invited to present at NYU Page 1 of 2 Return to Mende Report Toured Abu Dhabi New Island Development of Saadiyat Island (Cultural Museum) - Starting with infill,add infrastructure, build huge buildings Personally Toured: - The Great Mosque - Dubai - Dubai Mall - Burj Khalifa Tower - The Palm Resort - Hard Rock Cafe - Downtown Transportation/Monorail - Dubai Airport Observations: - Abu Dhabi has a significant water sustainability issues with the aquifer salinity and replenishment. - Much of this issue is lack of enforceable conservation policies and disruptive extraction processes. - Reclaimed Wastewater should be part of the solution but Conflicting Priorities - Geographic difference between the treatment location and the aquifer insertion point - Easiest Path is Desalinization which has significant longterm impacts Our Actions and Next Steps: - OCSD and OCWD met with ADDSC(Sewerage) Masdar to discuss wastewater and water alternatives - Agreed to send over OCSD, OCWD, and GWRS materials - Possibly set up phone meeting to discuss OCSD and OCWD geology studies and lessons learned2 Page 2 of 2 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE neo ngDate a AGENDA REPORT Item Number 3 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Jim Colston, Environmental Compliance Manager SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES' CONTRACTS GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY In 2007, the Orange County Sanitation District competitively awarded contracts to two lobbying firms; one with Townsend Public Affairs for the State of California, and one with ENS Resources for the United States Federal Government. Staff will discuss the renewal process with the committee members in anticipation of the expiration of the current contracts scheduled for June 30, 2014. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS August 2013 — Steering Committee approved Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Townsend Public Affairs to enhance legislative assistance for the period September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 for an additional contractual amount per month. May 2013 — Steering Committee approved one-year agreements each, at a reduced rate, for Townsend Public Affairs and ENS Resources. October 2007 — Lobbying consulting services acquired from Townsend Public Affairs and ENS Resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A CEQA N/A BUDGET/DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY COMPLIANCE NA JC:jb:gc Page 1 of 1 02 SO 14 Item Number _ 4 Z.J1 1W V RESOORCES MEMORANDUM TO: Jim Colston FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: January 30, 2014 SUBJECT: Washington Update Congress convened the second session of the 113TH Congress and finalized work on the fiscal year 2014 appropriations bill, approving an Omnibus Appropriations bill that funds federal programs for the remaining nine months of the year. The action has immediate consequences for the District because it means that the second round of sequestration is avoided. The District's subsidy payment under the Build America Bonds program will, therefore, not incur a spending reduction, as was the case during the first round of sequestration. Second, the budget reverses earlier proposals to impose draconian cuts on the key wastewater infrastructure program providing for $1.4 billion in federal assistance to the states. Under the Clean Water Act formula, California's allocation will be approximately$100 million in SRF grants. The spending agreement also is important because Congress resisted efforts to impose Buy American mandates on SRF projects as it relates to manufactured products. However, a Buy American mandate was imposed on pipes, flanges and precast concrete structures. Therefore, any future District projects funded with SRF resources will need to take this mandate into account. In addition to the SRF funding, the key U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USER) WaterSMART program received almost $20 million to support water recycling projects and presumably the initiation of a limited number of feasibility studies, assuming the Bureau decides to use some of the additional funding to support new studies. District Officials Visit Washington;Officials Follow-up with Visits to District The Board Chair and General Manager visited Washington to meet with congressional delegation as well as key congressional committee staff and USBR officials to discuss District priorities. A summary trip report was submitted earlier this month with a series of follow-up action items that we are working with staff on completing. Pagel of 2 As a result of the visit, the District was able to host Representative Lowenthal's staff for a tour of the facilities and review the value of the initiatives the District is pursuing related to the energy water nexus and innovative energy production. We also worked with the District to arrange for a tour by USEPA's Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water, Nancy Stoner. Stoner is slated to tour the District on February S. This is an important visit as it represents a unique opportunity for the District to showcase its advances in the arena of the Utility of the Future. It will offer an opportunity to advance the District's initiatives to enhance a number of its alternative energy and emission control technologies. Water Recycling We continued working to advance the District's interest in developing water recycling project feasibility study. This involved working with the stakeholders to advance drought disaster assistance responses, including support for recycling project studies. We informed the District that one of the options under consideration is the development of a legislative package to increase SRF funding for the specific purpose of water recycling through the USEPA SRF program. Another option under consideration involves the establishment, at USBR, of a WIFIA-like loan program. With regard to the SRF assistance,we expect that it would provide for highly subsidized assistance beyond traditional SRF program assistance to spur on the development and construction of water recycling projects. Water Resources Development Act The ongoing House Senate Conference Committee to develop compromise WRDA between the House and Senate versions (H.R. 3088 and S. 601) remained stalled. The intractable issue remains disputes surrounding the overall cost of the legislation. However, the delay may work to the benefit of moving federal assistance to support water recycling and other drought response efforts. Speculation persists that a WRDA rewrite could serve as a vehicle to address drought-related project needs. Using WRDA would avoid potential delays in moving legislation through Congress on a separate track Fiscal Year 2015 Budget The next round of budget decision-making will begin a month later than required by the Budget Act. The White House announced that it would transmit its proposal to Congress for Fiscal Year 2015 on March 4. This means that the District will need to prepare its requests for support from the delegation over the next two months. While earmark bans will continue, we expect that Congress will continue its evolving standard of providing federal agencies with directed spending advice. Such language could enhance prospects for the District to secure federal partnerships. Page 2 of 2 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Meeln,Dale AGENDA REPORT Item Number s Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Heather Dion Stratman, Townsend Public Affairs SUBJECT: STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY State Legislative and Political Update On January 22ntl, Governor Brown delivered the annual State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature. The theme of the Governor's address this morning was the "California Comeback." While the Governor praised the work that he and the Legislature have accomplished, he also cautioned that the State must show restraint and get its fiscal house in order. The Governor explained that while the State is currently projected to have multi-billion dollar budget surpluses for the foreseeable future, the nature of the State's revenues is still a boom and bust cycle. The Governor indicated that one of his top priorities for the year is to help address that cycle by creating a stronger rainy day fund for the State budget; one which would appear before the voters at this year's November General Election. Additionally, the Governor placed an emphasis on using the budget surpluses to address long-term State liabilities, including existing bond debt and retirement obligations. The Governor indicated that the State's long-term pension liabilities are over $100 billion and long- term healthcare liabilities are in the tens of billions of dollars (outside fiscal analysts have indicated that both numbers may be significantly higher) and that the State needs to start addressing these issues now before they grow out of control. In addition to the State's fiscal situation, the Governor spent time addressing the drought that California is currently experiencing. The Governor noted that he has already declared a State of Emergency and convened an Interagency Drought Task Force in order to deal with the effects of the drought. The Governor called for increased water conservation, as well as investment in the items put forth in the State Water Plan, such as: water recycling, expanded storage, and effective groundwater management. Furthermore, 2014 brings leadership changes to the Capitol. Senate Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg announced that Senator Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) will be the next Page 1 of 3 President Pro Tem of the Senate. Steinberg intends to remain the leader of the Senate until his term ends in November. On the Assembly side, Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) has secured enough votes to become the next Speaker of the Assembly. A formal vote on both leadership positions will come after the budget is complete in June. AB 371 (Sa/as)—Biosolids Assembly member Rudy Salas quickly amended AB 371 last week in an effort to make the second year bill deadline for house of origin bills. The Assembly's amendments were an effort to secure votes to ensure the bill reached the Assembly floor. AB 371 was amended to include biosolid testing twice a year for two-years, and allowing the regional water quality control boards to regulate their authority. We worked extensively with Assembly Member Travis Allen to oppose AB 371 in Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxins, where he voted no. However, the bill was voted out of committee and presented on the Assembly floor the next morning. The bill passed out of the Assembly, with republicans abstaining on the bill. We will continue to work personally with Assembly Member Sales to educate him about the biosolid process and work with him to find statewide management tools for biosolid application. District Act Legislation The OCSD Distdct Act legislation has been finalized and a copy is attached. Senator Huffs office expects to introduce the bill this week. Once the bill is introduced, it will be given a bill number and assigned a policy committee. The policy committee Chair will ultimately determine when the bill is heard in committee and up for a vote. Since the bill is being introduced in the Senate, it must be passed out of the Senate no later than May 23rd. It will then work through a similar process in the Assembly, with a deadline for a vote no later than July 3rtl. Once it has passed both the Senate and Assembly, the bill will be sent to the Governor for consideration, no later than August 31s` when the Legislature adjourns for the year. The Governor must act upon all legislation sent to him no later than September 301". Outreach Meetings • Additional outreach meetings to the Orange County Delegation are being scheduled and will include: o Senator Mimi Walters—Tuesday, March 25`" o Assembly Member Allen Mansoor— Friday, January 301" o Assembly Member Travis Allen o Assembly Member Don Wagner o Assembly Member Curt Hagman —Tuesday, March 251" o Assembly Member Tom Daly— Friday, February 71h Page 2 of 3 PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A ATTACHMENTS The following attachment(s) are provided in hard copy and may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: • OCSD State Legislative Matrix, January 2014 Page 3 of 3 OCSD Legislative Matrix Return to Mende Report Updated Monday, February 3, 2014 AB32 (Skjnne D) Energy: conservation: financial assistance. Current Text: Amended: 6/24/2013 unc ncml Introduced: 12/3/2012 Last Amend: 6/24/2013 Status: 9/12/2013-Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Padilla. Location: 9/12/2013-S. INACTIVE FILE Desk Polio Desk Polio Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha Ptered 1st House 2nd House Conf. Summary: Would extend the operation of the Energy Conservation Assistance Act of 1979 to January 1, 2020, and would thereby make an appropriation by extending the time during which the funds in a continuously appropriated account are made available. Position Support If Amended AB 1 4 (Campos D) Open meetings: actions for violations. Current Text: Amended: 1/27/2014 odf hNJ Introduced: 1/28/2013 Last Amend: 1/27/2014 Status: 1/29/2014-In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. Location: 1/29/2014-S. RLS. Desk P1st Fiscal Floor Desk P2nd Fiscal Floor Conf. ��� 1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered Summary: Would expand the authorization for a district attorney or interested party to seek a judicial determination that an action taken by a legislative body is null and void if the legislative body violated the requirement that every agenda for a regular meeting or notice for a special meeting provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the legislative body on items being considered, as specified. Position Oppose AB 371 (Sala s D) Sewage sludge: Kern County. Current Text: Amended: 1/30/2014 nwl Introduced: 2/14/2013 Last Amend: 1/30/2014 Status: 1/30/2014-In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. Location: 1/30/2014-S. RLS. Desk KIE EiE@]KiaFDe-sk[&iii FFI-sc-a-I Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2016, inclusive, to require additional testing 2 times per year on the effects of sewage sludge or other biological solids to occur on properties in unincorporated areas of Kern County where sewage sludge or other biological solids are imported from another California county, as prescribed. This bill contains other related provisions. Position Oppose AB 515 (Dick-neon D) Environmental quality: California Environmental Quality Act: writ of mandate. Current Text: Amended: 1/6/2014 uac 14m1 Introduced: 2/20/2013 Last Amend: 1/6/2014 Status: 1/27/2014-In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. Location: 1/27/2014-S. RLS. Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. 1st House 2nd House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act requires the court, if the court finds that a public Page 115 agency has violated the requirements of the act, to issue an order, in the form of a peremptory writ of mandate, specifying what actions by the public agency are necessary to comply with the requirements of the act. This bill would require the writ to specify the time by which the public agency is to make an initial return of the writ containing specified information. Because a public agency would be required to file an initial return of a writ, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Position AB 1249 (Sates D) Integrated regional water management plans: nitrate contamination. Current Text: Amended: 1/6/2014 of umi Introduced: 2/22/2013 Last Amend: 1/6/2014 Status: 1/27/2014-In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. Location: 1/27/2014-S. RLS. Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would require an integrated regional water management plan to include an explanation of how the plan addresses nitrate contamination, or an explanation of why the plan does not address nitrate contamination, if an area within the boundaries of the plan has been identified as a nitrate high-risk area by the State Water Resources Control Board. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Position AB 1331 (Randle D) Clean and Safe Drinking Water Act of 2014. Current Tent: Amended: 1/7/2014 Introduced: 2/22/2013 Last Amend: 1/7/2014 Status: 1/7/2014-From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on N.R. &W. Location: 1/7/2014-S. N.R. &W. Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. ��� Summary: Current law, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of$11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws. Position AB 1349 (Gatto D) CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Fund. Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2013 aaC html Introduced: 2/22/2013 Status: 5/24/2013-In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission. Location: 5/8/2013-A. APPR. SUSPENSE FILE DeskDes Po10 Desk Poli Fiscal Floor conf. ��I 1st House 2nd House Conc Enrolled Vetoed Cha tered Summary: Would establish the CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Fund administered by the Department of Water Resources and would continuously appropriate moneys in the fund, without regard to fiscal year, to the department, for the purpose of water use efficiency projects. This bill would require moneys in the fund to be used for purposes that include, but are not limited to, at-or- below market interest rate loans and would permit the department to enter into agreements with local governments or investor-owned utilities that provide water or recycled water service to provide loans. Position Support in Concept SB I1 (Pavia D) Alternative fuel and vehicle technologies: funding programs. Paget/5 Current Text: Amended: 9/6/2013 n LLA Return W Mende Report Introduced: 12/3/2012 Last Amend: 9/6/2013 Status: 9/11/2013-Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. Location: 9/9/2013-A.TRANS. Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House Conic. Summary: Would require the state board, in consultation with the Bureau of Automotive Repair and no later than June 30, 2015, to update the guidelines for the enhanced fleet modernization program to Include specified elements and to study and consider specified elements. The bill, In addition, would establish compensation for replacement vehicles for low-income vehicle owners at not less than $2,500 and would make this compensation available to an owner in addition to the compensation for a retired vehicle. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Position Support $l; 34 (Calderon D) Greenhouse gas: carbon capture and storage. Current Text: Amended: 4/30/2013 sat htmi Introduced: 12/3/2012 Last Amend:4/30/2013 Status: 5/23/2013-Held in committee and under submission. Location: 5/23/2013-5. APPR. SUSPENSE FILE Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf. ��� 1st House 2nd House Conic. Enrolled Vetoed Cha [ered Summary: Would specifically, upon the adoption by the State Air Resources Board of a final methodology for carbon capture and storage projects seeking to demonstrate geologic sequestration of greenhouse gases, require the Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources to regulate carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery projects that seek to demonstrate carbon sequestration under various laws providing for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Position SB 40 (Pam D) Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012. Current Text: Amended: 1/6/2014 odf Introduced: 12/10/2012 Last Amend: 1/6/2014 Status: 1/6/2014-From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re- referred to Com. on N.R. & W. Location: 1/6/2014-5. N.R. &W. Desk Poli Fiscal Floor DeskDesk Poli Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would change the name of the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012 to the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014 and declare the intent of the Legislature to amend the act for the purpose of reducing and potentially refocusing the $11,140,000,000 bond. This bill contains other related provisions. Position Watch SB 42 (Wolk D) Safe Drinking Water,Water Quality, and Flood Protection Act of 2014. Current Text: Amended: 9/11/2013 ntm Introduced: 12/11/2012 Last Amend: 9/11/2013 Status: 1/8/2014-Hearing postponed by committee. Location: 1/9/2014-5. N.R. &W. Desk Poll Fiscal Floor Desk Policv Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Current law creates the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the Page 3/5 voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws. Position Watch SB 498 (Lars D) Solid waste: biomass conversion. Current Text: Amended: 1/27/2014 apf- ntm Introduced: 2/21/2013 Last Amend: 1/27/2014 Status: 1/28/2014-In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. Location: 1/28/2014-A. DESK Desk Polio DeskDesk Po10 Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha Ptered 1st House 2ntl House Conf. Summary: The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 defines "biomass conversion," to mean the controlled combustion used for the production of heat or electricity of specified materials for the purposes of the act. This bill would revise the definition of the term "biomass conversion" to mean the production of heat, fuels, or electricity by the controlled combustion of, or the use of other noncombustion thermal technologies on, those specified materials. Position SB 785 (Wolk D) Design-build. Current Text: Amended: 1/14/2014 a pta Introduced: 2/22/2013 Last Amend: 1/14/2014 Status: 1/27/2014-In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. Location: 1/27/2014-A. DESK Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf. ��� 1st House 2ntl House Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Cha tered Summary: Current law authorizes the Department of General Services, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and various local agencies to use the design-build procurement process for specified public works under different laws. This bill would repeal those authorizations, and enact provisions that would authorize the Department of General Services, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and those local agencies, as defined, to use the design-build procurement process for specified public works. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. Position Support in Concept SB 848 (Wolk D) Safe Drinking Water,Water Quality, and Flood Protection Act of 2014. Current Text: Introduced: 1/9/2014 apr homi Introduced: 1/9/2014 Status: 1/24/2014-Set for hearing February 11. Location: 1/23/2014-5. N.R. &W. Desk Poli Fiscal Floor Desk Polio Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Calendar: 2/11/2014 9:30 a.m. - Room 112 SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER, PAVLEY, Chair Summary: Current law creates the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the Issuance of bonds In the amount of $11,140,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a safe drinking water and water supply reliability program. Current law provides for the submission of the bond act to the voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. This bill would repeal these provisions. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws. Position SB 927 (Cannella R) Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014. Current Text: Introduced: 1/29/2014 apt nsep Introduced: 1/29/2014 Status: 1/30/2014-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 1. Location: 1/29/2014-5. PRINT P.,4/5 Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Polic Fiscal Floor Conf. Enrolled Vetoed Cha ptered 1st House 2nd House Conc. Summary: Would rename the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012 as the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2014 and make conforming changes. The bill would Instead authorize the Issuance of bonds In the amount of $9,217,000,000 by reducing the amount available for projects related to drought relief and water supply reliability, as specified. The bill would remove the authorization for funds to be available for ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects, and would increase the amount of funds available for emergency and urgent actions to ensure safe drinking water supplies in disadvantaged communities and economically distressed areas. Position Total Measures: 15 Total Tracking Forms: 15 Page 5/5 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Meeting ee o mt4 AGENDA REPORT �" e' 6 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Faviola Miranda, Senior Public Affairs Specialist SUBJECT: OCSD COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND 60TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATES GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. SUMMARY Ongoing communication with communities within our service area is a high priority for OCSD. Our community outreach program is designed to inform, engage, and educate the public about our mission, how they can get involved, and the value of the service we provide. OCSD is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2014. Staff prepared a calendar of events highlighting the District's 60th Anniversary. The 60th anniversary events complement OCSD's existing community outreach program. Staff will present an update on community outreach efforts and OCSD's 6& Anniversary celebration activities and ask for feedback from the committee. For your information, following is a list of events that either recently took place or are coming up: Community Outreach Update: Tat Festival, February 3-5 in Garden Grove 60th Anniversary Activities Update: • VIP reception in Sacramento, Thursday, March 20 • VIP Breakfast Meeting in Fountain Valley • Tea Time Upcoming Community Outreach Activities: • Follow-up Huntington Beach Community Meeting, February 25 • Costa Mesa High School Green Career Expo, February 28 • Children's Water Festival, March 26-27 Page 1 of 2 Upcoming 601' Anniversary Celebration Activities: OCSD History Bingo • OCSD History Trivia Bowl • Angels Tailgating BBQ • OCSD Volunteers at the Food Bank • OCSD/OCWD Joint Open House Employee Family Summer Picnic PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS None. ATTACHMENTS None. Page 2 of 2 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Terminology Glossary AQMD Air Quality Management District ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers BOO Biochemical Oxygen Demand CARB California Air Resources Board CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies CCTV Closed Circuit Television CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board CWA Clean Water Act CWEA California Water Environment Association EIR Environmental Impact Report EMT Executive Management Team EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease FSSD Facilities Support Services Department gpd Gallons per day GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS) LOS Level of Service MGD Million gallons per day NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NWRI National Water Research Institute O&M Operations and Maintenance OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency OCSD Orange County Sanitation District OCWD Orange County Water District OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works ppm Parts per million RFP Request For Proposal RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board TDS Total Dissolved Solids TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load TSS Total Suspended Solids WDR Waste Discharge Requirements WEF Water Environment Federation WERF Water Environment Research Foundation Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water. Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities. Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater. Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water. Certificate of Participation (COP) — A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. Dilution to Threshold (DR) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor becomes the D(f for that air sample. Greenhouse gases — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse effect'). Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System — A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. Levels of Service (LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. NOMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment. National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) — An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance. Plume—A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility. Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant. Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry. Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater. Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater. Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater. Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.