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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number
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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.
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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
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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
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE neo ngDate
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number
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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
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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.
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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.
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Meeln,Dale
AGENDA REPORT Item Number
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE Meeting
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AGENDA REPORT �" e'
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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
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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.
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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.