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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2017 Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda Orange County Sanitation District Monday, March 13, 2017 Meeting of the 8:00 A.M. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Administration Building AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Board Room 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 0. (714) 593-7433 AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DECLARATION OF QUORUM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to address the Committee on any item, please complete a Speaker's Form(located at the table at the back of the room) and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on which you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairman and 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 CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on February 6, 2017. NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: None. INFORMATION ITEMS: 2. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE (Rebecca Long) 0311N17 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page 1 of 2 3. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral) OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: ADJOURNMENT: The next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2017 at 3:30 p.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)593-7433 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 10644 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District's website at www.ocsd.00m, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. Agenda Description: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate. 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. Kelly A.Lore Clerk of the Board (714)593-7433 Klomaocsd.com For any questions on the agenda, Committee members may contact staff at: General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7300 iherberafgiocsd.com Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rohirelli0ocsd.com Principal Public Affairs Specialist Jennifer Cabral (714)593-7581 icabralaocsd.com Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Lon 714 593-7444 r1onniciiocsc.com 0311 N17 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Page 2 of 2 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Orange County Sanitation District Monday, February 6, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. A meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Chair Seboum on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 8:01 a.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Vice-Chair Shawver led the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was declared present, as follows: COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Greg Sebourn, Board Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager David Shawver, Board Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager Peter Kim, Director Celia Chandler, Director of Human Donald P. Wagner, Director Resources John Withers, Director Jim Colston, Director of Environmental Services COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering Allan Bernstein, Director Ed Torres, Director of Operations and Chad Warlike, Director Maintenance Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance & Administrative Services Tina Knapp, Deputy Clerk of the Board Jennifer Cabral Tanya Chong Daisy Covarrubias Alfredo Garcia Rebecca Long Mark Manzo Kelly Newell OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources (via Teleconference) Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 02/06/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 1 of 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. General Manager Jim Herberg reminded the Committee that Board Orientation is being offered on Wednesday, February 15" and Wednesday, March 151" at 3:00 p.m. (both dates). Mr. Herberg also reported that he has had the opportunity, through a recent Association of California Cities—Orange County (ACC-OC)event, to address new City Council members and share information about the Sanitation District and what we do. Mr. Herberg also indicated that, if neither of the Board Orientation dates work for a Board Member, he is happy to schedule a meeting/tour one-on-one. Mr. Herberg also indicated that tours on the Sanitation District's vessel, Nelfssa, would be offered soon. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board) MOVED. SECONDED. and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting held on December 14, 2016. AYES: Kim, Sebourn, Wagner, and Withers NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Shawver ABSENT: Bernstein and Wanke NON-CONSENT CALENDAR: None. INFORMATION ITEMS: Jennifer Cabral, Principal Public Affairs Specialist, provided the Committee with the Public Affairs Strategic Plan and a brief overview of the Public Affairs division and the division's responsibilities and objectives. 2. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE (Rebecca Long) Rebecca Long, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, indicated that the Committee was provided with the Legislative Priorities Key Message Card. Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, provided an update on the timing for grant awards and indicated that the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act includes a new competitive grants program for water recycling. Mr. Sapirstein reported that the Sanitation District and Orange County Water District 02/06/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 2 of 4 (OCWD) are considered priority agencies for funding consideration. Mr. Sapirstein also provided an update on Federal Committee appointments, including Congressman Alan Lowenthal's appointment to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Sapirstein also provided an update on the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and responded to a question from the Committee indicating that the Sanitation District has projects for consideration under WIFIA. Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA), provided an update on activities in the State government, including the timeframe for introduction of new legislation and priorities included in the 2017-2018 budget, which the Governor recently released. Eric O'Donnell, TPA, provided a brief overview of past regulation activity by the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) in which their regulations were retracted regarding the mandatory conservation percentages through the implementation of a self-certification program by which an agency, if that agency could prove that they had a water supply that would least at least three years, did not need to continue to abide by conservation regulations. These regulations expire this month. The SWRCB addressed this issue last month and heard robust public comment indicating that to maintain the illusion of the emergency drought situation is dangerous for future emergency matters. SWRCB meets tomorrow to discuss the situation and take action. Ms. Williams indicated that the Committee was provided with a grant funding matrix in the agenda packet. Ms. Williams indicated that the parks bond is included in the matrix as one version (there are two versions) of the bond contains water-related funding. The Committee requested that the matrix be re-organized so that State and Federal funding opportunities are identified separately and that information pertaining to the actual dollar amount for which OCSD is applying be included. Ms. Cabral asked the Committee to let staff know if there is additional information they would like added to the matrix, which will be provided monthly, and that OCSD is no longer planning to apply for loans, so WIFIA will no longer be applicable. The OCWD may continue to do so, however, in regards to the Groundwater Replenishment System. The Committee also requested that the matrix be organized so that water and biosolids are differentiated and that grants that require matching be identified. 3. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral) Ms. Cabral reported that the Sanitation District uses construction outreach as a mechanism to reach out to those we serve and reviewed the ways that are used 02/06/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 3 of 4 to do so, including community workshops and construction update materials like the one provided to the Committee. One element that has been added over the last 18 months are community meetings prior to construction and a survey of the impacted community as to preferred hours and similar components of the construction. Daisy Covarrubias, Senior Staff Analyst, indicated that the Committee received a construction update for the Newhope Sewer Replacement Project and continued by providing an overview of the project outreach. Ms. Covarrubias indicated that a survey was done after Phase A regarding the success of the outreach, impacts of the project, and what could be done differently in the future. Ms. Covarrubias reported that pre-construction outreach is being done for an upcoming project in Anaheim and indicated that collaboration with the City has been positive and appreciated. Chair Sebourn indicated that the contractor on a recent project in Fullerton did an outstanding job and thanked Sanitation District staff for the efforts made to ensure communication with City officials, City staff, and the public. Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering, responded to a question from the Committee regarding the efforts made to avoid changes to project construction, which change the impacts to the City and the public. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: The Committee requested that staff ensure that tours are offered to OCSD's influential policy makers. Staff responded that these efforts are currently underway. Ms. Cabral indicated that our policy makers, and other influential public, are invited to our annual State of the District event. The Committee also offered ideas for outreach to various groups of individuals, influential public, and policy makers. In response to a question from the Committee, Ms. Cabral indicated that an online virtual tour is being developed. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Sebourn declared the meeting adjourned at 8:53 a.m. to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting, Monday, March 13, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Submitted by: Tina Knapp Deputy Clerk of the Board 02/06/2017 Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Minutes Page 4 ot4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Meeting Data To ad.ofDir. AGENDA REPORT ItemNumber Item Number z Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) legislative affairs program includes advocating Sanitation District legislative interests, Sanitation District sponsored legislation (where appropriate), and seeking Federal/State funding for projects. Staff will provide an update on recent legislative activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Use all practical and effective means for recovering wastewater for reuse • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies • Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware that the Sanitation District is more than a wastewater treatment plant — treating and sending water to the ocean. The Sanitation District is an environmentally engaged organization which recycles more than 50 percent of its wastewater. Additionally, to help meet the goal of 100% recycling, the Sanitation District uses the byproducts from the wastewater treatment process to produce biosolids and energy used to help run the two plants in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. PROPOSED SOLUTION Work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate the Sanitation District's legislative interests. Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit the Sanitation District, the wastewater industry, and the community as a whole. To assist in Page 1 of 2 our relationship building activities, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours, one-on-one meetings, and trips to D.C. and Sacramento. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not work with Local, State, and Federal elected officials, legislation could be passed that negatively affects the Sanitation District and the wastewater industry as a whole. Additionally, this could affect our chances of receiving grant funding. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package: • Federal Update - ENS Resources • State Update -Townsend Public Affairs • Grant Matrix • Legislative Matrix Page 2 of 2 LL �V RESOURCES MEMORANDUM TO: Rebecca Long FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: February 24, 2017 SUBJECT: Washington Update Congress and the White House focused efforts on the housekeeping chores of putting in place the president's cabinet On a regulatory basis, actions were dedicated to rolling back a handful of rules that the Obama Administration put in place toward the end of the Administration as well as addressing the formal reversal of the Clean Water Rule and the Clean Power Rule. In an important development, the White House on Friday reportedly directed all federal agencies and departments to evaluate their permitting processes to ensure that the time required to review and approve a project is expedited. An Executive Order to this effect was executed today and it will likely lead to recommendations for agency modifications and perhaps reorganizations. In addition, efforts to develop a final fiscal year 2017 budget began to be pursued as a deadline of April 28, 2017 looms large. When the President addresses Congress on February 28,we anticipate that he will outline his spending priorities and how he envisions the development of a new infrastructure policy,including wastewater. The following summarizes the status of issues of interest to OCSD. Administration Nominations Secure Confirmation The Senate moved forward and approved a handful of nominations. It set the stage for final votes on a handful of remaining nominees when it returns from the Presidents' Day recess next week Scott Pruitt secured a narrow vote of 52-46 to become USEPA Administrator. Two Senators were not present to vote. His confirmation was secured when Democrats ENS Resources,Inc. 1101 Fourteenth Street N.W. Suite 350 Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3755 frele(ex 202.466.3787 Heitkamp (ND) and Manchin (WV)voted with the Republican majority. In his first address to agency employees,Pruitt put the staff on notice that he intends to carry- out the laws as passed by Congress,suggesting that he will take a strict interpretation on mandated responsibilities under laws like the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts. Pruitt will now likely to turn to populating his ranks with staff to carry out the individual offices'duties. Aside from this personnel staffing need,we expect the Administrator will shortly receive a White House order to initiate a formal revocation of the Clean Water Rule. We expect that this will lead to USEPA and the Office of Management and Budget developing a formal notice of a proposal to repeal the rule. In addition to this,we also expect that the agency will begin the process of identify rules for elimination to comply with the mandate to eliminate two rules for every new rule that is proposed and developing a revised list of rules that would be pursued under a revised regulatory agenda that OMB must approve as part of the agency budget making process. Last,it is highly likely that Administrator Pruitt will focus on developing recommendations on infrastructure funding priorities consistent with his commitment to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works during his confirmation hearing when he endorsed the SRF program. The Department of the Interior's staff are awaiting the confirmation of Secretary designee Rep. Ryan Zinke. According to Senate Majority Leader McConnell,Zinke should receive a vote within the next few weeks. Zinke enjoys bipartisan support. Once confirmed,we expect that Zinke will move swiftly to approve sub-secretarial positions as several candidates have been going through the vetting process for positions like Assistant Secretary for Water and Science and Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation that have management of water recycling programs. Budget Process Anticipated to Unfold in Next Several Weeks When the budget is delivered to Congress,it will illustrate,for the first time, whether the pledge by newly confirmed OMB Director Mulvaney makes good on his pledge to cut programs dramatically. Currently,we expect that budget outline will be transmitted in the next two weeks. A formal budget is not expected until mid to late March,but this could be delayed until April. If the budget does call for deep cuts, it is likely to meet deep concerns in Congress and could set the stage for showdown on continued governmental operations in the fall. In tandem with this activity,we expect that the House will begin the formal process of tax reform. One area that remains under consideration for reform is the continued availability of state and local tax-exempt bonds. A strong pushback from local governmental stakeholders is making the case for Congress to reject such a reform. However,it will be important for OCSD to make the case with its congressional delegation to preserve this vital financing tool. Infrastructure Policy Efforts Begin in House and Senate The timing for an administration infrastructure policy proposal remains a question, the House and Senate committees with jurisdiction are initiating work Next week, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will convene a hearing into the needs of infrastructure with a focus on water infrastructure. We anticipate that after this hearing,the committee will begin drafting a water infrastructure proposal that could serve as vehicle for action later this spring or early summer,setting the stage for Senate action later this year at the earliest. Following the Senate hearing, the House Committee on Transportation&Infrastructure's Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment will convene a hearing on March 9 to examine how to improve the development and construction of water infrastructure projects. This hearing is expected to consider how best to streamline regulations to facilitate permit approvals,enhance public private partnerships and whether the federal government should maintain existing infrastructure assistance programs or develop alternative funding mechanisms. ENS Resources,Inc. 1101 Fourteenth Street N.W. Suite 350 Washington,D.C.20005 Phone 202.466.3155JrcieW 202.466.3787 TOWNSEND I r - r TPA To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. Date: February 24, 2017 Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report State Political Update Legislators in Sacramento were busy the past month preparing for the bill introduction deadline on February 17. Before the bill introduction deadline passed, legislators introduced approximately 2,600 bills and resolutions. While these bills widely varied in topic, the Legislature is expected to address several important policy issues this legislative session, including but not limited to water management, transportation funding, affordable housing, and medicinal and recreational cannabis regulation. Below is a list of key upcoming deadlines in the Legislature: April 6—Spring Recess begins April 28— Last day for policy committees to hear and report fiscal bills to fiscal committees May 12— Last day for policy committees to hear and report non-fiscal bills to the floor On Friday, February 10, Governor Brown sent a letter to President Trump requesting that he declare a major disaster in California due to the damage caused by storms, floods, and severe wind in the past month. This was the first step toward seeking federal aid, as some federal grant programs require a disaster declaration from the President in order to receive funds to combat the effects of recent weather events. A few days later, the Trump Administration approved the use of emergency funds by stating that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will coordinate all disaster relief efforts. It is estimated that approximately$162.5 million of damage was dealt during the series of dangerous weather events in the past month that contributed to several fatalities. The Governor's office also sent the Trump Administration a list of the State's priority infrastructure projects, of which 14 of 51 projects were water focused. The entire list has a price tag of approximately $100 billion, and identifies critical infrastructure needed in California including levees, water storage projects, water recycling projects, energy projects, and several transportation related projects. Governor's State of the State Address On January 24, the Governor delivered his annual State of the State address. The Governor did not lay out a series of policies that he will work to implement this year as he has done in years past, but instead focused his remarks on the uncertainty in Washington DC and reaffirmed that the priority of California is dealing with the new Administration. Southern California Office•1401 Dove Street•Suite 330•Newport Beach,CA 92660•Phone(949)399.9050•Fax(949)476-8215 State Capitol Office•925 L Street•Suite 1404•Sacramento,CA 95814•Phone(916)447-4086•Fax(916)444-0383 Federal Orrice•600 Pennsylvania SE•Suite 207•Washington,DC 20003•Phone(202)StM696•Fax(202)5464555 Northern California Office•300 Fronk Ogawa Plam•Suite 204•Oakland,CA 94612•Phone(510)835-9050•Fax(510)835-9030 The Governor acknowledged that the federal government develops immigration policy, but that California has enacted numerous laws to protect immigrants and that his Administration is prepared to defend those laws and all people of California. The Governor commented that immigrants are an integral part of what made California and what drives it forward. The Governor also noted the uncertainty that surrounds possible federal actions on health care. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act,over 5 million Californians have gained health insurance, and California has received billions of dollars to help provide that coverage. The Governor indicated that he will be working with other Governors to form a coalition of states that will work to protect health care for their residents. The Governor also commented on the challenges facing California, and the rest of the world, related to climate change. He indicated that California will continue to be a global leader on the issue and will continue to work with other states and countries to reduce harmful pollution. The Governor's final remark was that California cannot take an opposing stance on all issues and must find opportunities to work with the Trump Administration. Governor Brown specifically commented on working with the President on infrastructure. In his Inaugural Address, President Trump indicated that he wanted to build large-scale infrastructure across the nation. The Governor welcomed the opportunity to work with the Administration at identifying projects in California that would help advance the President's infrastructure development agenda. Overall, the State of the State reaffirmed that California will continue to be a leader in numerous industries and that the Governor will do all in his power to protect and advance the laws and priorities that govern all Californians. Lona Term Water Conservation Measures On February 8, the Slate Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) voted 5-0 to extend and amend the current urban water conservation regulations another 270 days until October 2017. Currently, regulations do not require mandatory conservation unless a water supplier reports that they have a shortfall of water supply and are unable to endure a three-year dry period. During the meeting on February 8, Board Members and SWRCB staff admitted that water conditions have greatly improved in the first half of the current water year, a stark contrast to the last four years. Snowpack is nearly double the historical average for this time, and water deliveries from the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project are higher than any point in the last three years. However, water supply conditions can rapidly change and SWRCB staff urged a cautious approach. The updated urban water conservation regulations will be subject for an additional review in May 2017 to discuss updated hydrology conditions. The public comment portrayed during this meeting reflected much of the same concern that was discussed at the public meeting on January 18, calling for the SWRCB to allow the current regulations to expire. Water utilities who attended this meeting also stated that continued conservation regulations risk the credibility of both water utilities and the State, potentially impacting their ability to persuade water users to conserve in the future when necessary. The adopted SWRCB staff proposal does the following: QQ February 2017 Report 2 • Extends the current regulations for an additional 270 days, or until drought emergency order is rescinded • Amends the current regulations to allow water suppliers to submit or update their"stress test' by March 15, 2017. There is no requirement to do so, however the SWRCB will accept updated reports • Eliminates small supplier reports — Reports from small water suppliers have a low response rate, are difficult to collect and not worth pursuing. The new Drinking Water Program's annual report will capture the same data from these small water suppliers SWRCB staff citied three core reasons why the Board should extend the existing water conservation regulations: • Timing - The current water year is less than halfway done. According to SWRCB staff, significant regulation adjustments should take place at the start of the water year. The current water year started in October 2016 and ends in October 2017 • Groundwater Levels — Groundwater levels are still critically low in some areas of the State. It takes longer for groundwater levels to replenish when compared to surface water levels • Drought Proclamation - The Governor's drought proclamation is still in effect for the entire Slate. If the Governor rescinds his drought proclamation, SWRCB will consider modifying the existing water conservation regulations State Water Use: December 2016 Despite large winter storms in several parts of the State, water savings for December 2016 was measured at 20.6 percent when compared to water use in December 2013. It is unclear K this strong conservation figure is due to rigorous conservation messaging or a lack of outdoor irrigation based on unusually wet circumstances. Without stale-imposed mandates, 53 percent of urban water suppliers representing approximately 17 million people reported water savings above 20 percent, a 9 percent increase in urban water suppliers in November 2016. In December: • Statewide water savings for December 2016 was 20.6 percent, an increase from November 2016's 18.9 percent savings, and an increase from December 2015's 18.2 percent statewide savings. December 2016 water savings are 11 percent higher than December 2016 savings. • Cumulative statewide percent reduction for June 2015 — December 2016 (19 months) is 22.5 percent, which equates to 2,434,323 acre-feet(793.2 billion gallons). Priority Legislation AB 574 (Quirk) - Potable reuse AB 574 would require the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), on or before June 1, 2018, to establish a framework for the regulation of potable reuse projects that includes specked elements. The bill would require the SWRCB, on or before December 31, 2021, to adopt uniform water recycling criteria for potable reuse through raw water augmentation and would allow the +E) February 2017 Report 3 board to extend this date if certain criteria is met. AB 574 is eligible to be heard in committees starting March 17. SB 5 (De Leon) — California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018 SB 5 would enact the California Drought,Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in an amount of $3,000,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. In addition, SB 5 contains $1.5 billion for water recycling, drinking water, groundwater cleanup, and integrated regional water management. The Assembly version of this bill, AB 18, has passed the Assembly appropriations committee, however does not include the $1.5 billion for water projects. SB 5 is currently in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee and is set for a hearing on March 14. ® February 2017 Report 4 OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2016-2017 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount A I In YIN ProjectlPro ram Reason Match Deadline Category Rcvd Grant/ A I in for Applying j g 9 rY F1 V in YIN bill STATE iiii Administered byfbe Department of Wffier Resources and Proposition 84:Yes Proposition 84:OCSD was eligible Integrated Regional Water managed by Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Under Proposition 84,OCSD applied for$1 and applied. Management(IRWM Grant (SAWPA). million. Protica n l:The projects hand 9 ) in Oki CIP do not match up Proposition 1:The projects found in Newhope�Placentla Trunk Proposition 84:25% Program In Proposition 1,$63 million was allocated m wltM1 IRWM footling priorities and fine Distridt's CIP do nor match up PropoadNan final 201Q OCSDwas awarded funding. in $l million Sewer Replacement Project 7/1/2015 Water Yes the Santa Ana funding region.Approximately guiding d to advocate TPA is with ng pri Noting priorities and the chid and final round d Proposition 84 funding. $43 million will on used to funtl implementation prepared to advocate for funding 242 guiding principles.TPA is prepared to Proposition 1:TBD Proposition✓34 and Proposition 1 Proposition 1:Additional funding for this program was Projects.Footling will be broken up into Nro guidelines er be updated to advocate for funding guidelines to wbe ould induced!in Proposition 1,which will be available in 2017. rounds. include criteria that projects. metcM1 match d C include criteria that woultl OCSD priority projects. match OCSD priority projects. The purpose of this competitive grant program is to lower cerall greenhouse gas emissions by expanding existing apacity or establishing new facilities in California to reduce the amount of California-generated green E24000,0001.available for fiscal year(FY) materials,food materials,or alternative daily cover being 2016-17. An applicant can request up to Cal Recycle Organics Grant sent to landfills.Eligible projects include.Construction, Reviewing grant to see if it is $2,400,000 for compost projects and renovation,or expansion of facilities to increase in-state $5 million Evaluating Digesters compatible with our current needs None 3/9/2017 Energy/Solids TBD Program infrasWcture for the digestion or composting of turpitude expenses and rtheeligipe expeects fsesfor or t and projects. into compost,soil amendments,biofuala or bloenergy or expenses antl other eligible expenses for the for tie preprocessing of organics when providing iohastrocfure portion of the project preprocessed materials to an in-state digestion or composting facility that is using tie waste to make compost,soil amendments,biofuels,or bicanargy. The CPUC's Self-Generation Incentive Program(SGIP) provides incentives to support exiall new,and emerging distributed enemy resources.The SGIP Self-Generation Incentive provides rebates for qualifying distributed energy systems Project was fwl an eligible g ex,rane WA e to incentive Program installed on the customers side of the utility meter. Up to$1.4 million N/A No Aquacdtox receive funding under this program. program Ongoing Energy N/A Qualifying technologies. Include red turbines,waste heat topowerombustion npressurereductionturbines. internal combustion engines,m storage sy gem turbines, fuel cells,and advanced energy storage systems. OCSD was eligible to receive a planning grant,however,the$75,000 Proposition 1 au ro mixed$7.12 billion in maximum need was determinetl to general obligation bonds for state water Supply not be an affective use of staff Approved through Proposition 1 in November 2014,the Ii frasprol projects. resources nor a sufficient amount of State Water Resources Control Board provides funding funding($75,000). In mid-2016,tie Water Recycling Funding Program for Me planning,design and construction of water $625 million is available for water recycling progrom became heavily recycling ons ecs that offset or augment stale fresh water and advanced water ornament technology N/A No SP-173 oversubscribed.Based on fate Ongoing Water N/A Proposition supplie cts s. proje . Sanitation Districts Capital Project Grant 50% Improvement Program(CIP),the Program has project and planning grants available. Planning Grant Maximum:$75,000 Sanitation district does not have projects that fit the current Project Grant Maximum:$15 million guideliffil funds begin to replenish,this will continue to be,a funding opportunity. updrad 02/27/2017 OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2016-2017 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount A I In Y/N Project/Pro ram Reason Match Deadline Category Financing Grant/ as A I in for PPY 9 j g 9 rY RevelYIN EL STATE Continued The purpose of this program is to provide accessible low- California Infrastructure and cost financing to eligible borrowers for a wide range of Program funding Is avallable In amounts 'mfiastiumure and ecenomic expansion projects.Eligible ECpnOnlle DBVBOpmeDl Bank ranging from$50,000 to$25 million,with loan Multiple(possible projects). WatedEOergy/ activities generally include designing oving, xplanning, TBD Evaluating Might be for smallerprojecls. NIA,loan program Rolling TBD CA02721nfrastruclure State permitiing,entitling,wnstructing,Improving,extending, tarns fa the useful life of the project up to Evaluating me program. Infrastructure Revolving Fund(ISRF)Program restoring,financing,and generally developing eligible maximum of 30 years. facilities within the state of California. OCSD would not bra eligible to apply for the vast majority of this money. While most of the Cap and Trade $900 million from the Cap and Trade program(Greenhouse spending plan Is not connected to the Unknown at this Cap and Trade Funding Gas Reduction Fund)was appropriated in the last legislative $900 million TBD TBD TBD servicesCBD O provides,the funding TBD time Energy TBD session. did include$40 million for waste diversion projects.Staff and TPA wall cbsely monitor the development of this program. $1.5 billion in overall water funding. 9 SB 5 paeaes the legislature TPA and OCSD will all matte for the SB 5(De Leon)indodes$375 million for each of the fellow and Is signed by the Governor,It inclusion of this funding In the final categories:Integrated Regional Water Management $375 million for Water Recycling and$375 2018 Proposed Park Bondfor TBD will be placed on me statewide NIA version of the parks bona legislation. TBD TBD Water No (IRWM),Water Recycling Groundwater rater ability Clean, management GRAM Regional Water balot In 2018.Funds will likely If funding becomes available,TPA Safe,Reliable Drinking Water Management(IRWM)fe bra funneletl into the not be available until 2019, and are will evaluate me opportunity. existing programs. 91111111 EDERAL as The Office of Energy Efficiency and Project Definition for Pilot and Renewable Energy envisions mounting Demonstration Scale This funding opportunity supports technology multiple financial assistance awards in the OCSD Staff applied however.we development plans for the manufacture of tlroPin we Energy/ Manufacturing of Biofuels, h erocamon b'mmals,bio anufa,to ie of dr d'rstes in a torn of cooperative agreements.The $15 million Yes Aquacatoz re noticed that we did not receive 10/31/2016 No Bio roduchis,and Bio ower y pro estimated Period of pedormance for the me gram. Biosolids p P plot ordemonstration-style lntegraletl biorefinery. design phase Of each award will be PD2B3) approximately 1-2 years. The purpose of this program is as support established We do not fit within their guidelines: To be eligible,applicants must be a watershed groups in implementing on-the-ground watershed management projects.Projects should be grassroots,nonregulatory watershed WaterSMART Cooperative collaboratively developed by members of the watershed group that addresses water Watershed Management group,and address critical water supply needs,water Avara Ceiling: $f00.000 N/A No SARI/Santa Ana River availability and quality issues within 2/15/2017 Water N/A quality,and ecological resilience.Plans should ummamly me relevant waterl represent is help waterc users meet competing demands and avoid an promprse t.mea sustainable use of stakeholders,and conflicts over water. can p resourceswatershed.h Wale! SOnree3 within the watershed. The Energy Department(DOE)and the Department of OCSD will not currently pursue this Concept papers Energy Department Partners with Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant Grant focuses on biorefineries are due Feb Department of Agriculture for (USDA-NIFA)jointly announced$22,7 million to support $22,7 million N/A No Aquacritox/Blosolids (liquid products).The first topic area and full Energy/Solids N/A Integrated Bionefinery the opemicarbn of integrated biorefineries(IBR).DOE is mentions biosolids,but the topic is Optimization providing majority funding with up to$19.8 million and about feed handling systems,not applications are USDA-NIFA Is providing up to$2.9 million In funding. about biosolids. due April 3. UptlMed 02/27/2017 OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2016-2017 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount Applying Y/N Pro'ect/Pro ram Reason Match Deadline Category Ri Grant/ A I in for PP y g ) g 9 ry Financing YIN FEDERAL Continued Senator Feinstein Included$50 million to support constm ve otion of projects that ha a final and deemed feasible study of a recycling be project. In securing this new mmpeldive The Sanitation ntstrelate l notne The Water Infrastructure The enactment ofmeWater InfrastructureII )contained Final nning Expansion GWRS applying nofthetsrelated to fine grants progrem at the US.Bureau of Water/ Improvements Act2 IIN) bllc Acl(S.612/Publicrtantasistan Lawr water22/WIIN)and restl TBD VesACWD (planning,design and expansion of the GWRS,but will TBD N/A Law N114-3221W N important assistance for water recycling and desalination. Reclamation, on of Ater highlighted construction) support OCWD In their efforts to Infrastructure / the identification n of several water and wastewater agencies that would benefit from obtain available financing. the assistance. OCSD Is one of these agencies. The LUST progrem receives approxime[ey $100 million annually to prevent,defeat,and The USEPA Leaking Underground The fund addresses petroleum releases from regulated clean up releases. Assistance is provided TBD Evaluating Cleanup of contaminated mils We will review the grant to determine TBD Infrastructure TBD Storage Tank(LUST)Trust Fund underground storage tanks. through grants. Eligible activities include at Plant No.1 if it is a fit for the project. removal of tanks and cleanup of contaminated areas. The U.S.Department of Agriculture through its harem watersheds program offers public-paned wastewater A total of$100 million is funded annually and Reviewing the funding agencies funding through collaboration with agricultural the opportunity to tlesign a watershed program opportunity to see if tilers is a We will review the possible funding US Department of Agriculture Interests where funding would be provided to the the opportunity OCSD with the caters to advance TBD TBD fit for OCSD.(seifthernof opportunity to determine H it is a fie for TBD Water TBD agricultural entity mat would contribute to efforts to protect imighits orifer OCSIcerh thecaulatory burdens. beaches for Oaad estuaries) the Barbuda District. the watershed and minimize regulatory burdens on the point source. Project Funding Opportunity: A minimum of$20 million to as much as$100 Energy production to reduce million based upon prior years'budgets. casts of recycled water USSR could receive as much as$130 million through innovative The DOE'sOffice of Energy Efficiency is likely to continue supped of the WaterSmart(due to technologies like Aquarns , We will review the possible funding The Department of Energy(DOE), TBD.We will monitor for possible bidders, as funded Wetlby Congreeen energy. such efforts asincreasedears.USSR will WHIN)during TBD Innovative twater hat ca produce, the Simulation determine Hit lsafkfor TBD Energy TBD USER and USEPA biogas,biosolitle and green energy. oral years.USSR will issue solicitations for funding opportunities technology last can produce Me Santlalldn District. innovative approaches to managing water and efficient real time mustotlng water freaVnent through technology and and data analysis,Biogas Processes. Management and Use Improvements. If is unclear how the incoming administration may revise existing programs that address energy and water efficiency needs. However,the effort to support Project Funding Optional communities develop approaches that improve the quality TBD. Based on the funding SCADA System and Network of life in communities might mndnue to receive funding. If funding becomes available we will Unknown al this Smart Cities and Security TBD TBD opportunities andds. Upgrades,seismic HazaN Energy/Water TBD OCSD might be able to leverage such program evaluate the opportunity. time assistance to support innovative approaches f0 security. prclectslneeda. Evaluation(FEMA MHigalion Funding may also be available through Department of Assistance) Homeland Security to assist communities to protect againstcyber-threats. Possible projects: GWRS The W IFIA progrem accelerates investment In our Final Expansion,District a nation's water infrastructure by providing long-term,low- Tmnk Sawer Relief Project, cost supplemental loans for regionally and nafionally Headworks The Sanitation District does not plan significant projects.To qualify for funding assistance a ReM1abllimtion/Expansion to borrow funds to complete projects. Water/ WIFIA project must cost at least$20 million,The USEPA has $2 billion N/A No Headquarters Complex,Site The Water District might qualify for 4/10/2017 Infrastructure N/A expressed an interest in projects that deliver multiple and Security/Entrance mesa loans and OCSD will support benefits that might capture water recycling as well as Realignment Western Diem It May choose to do so. projects that address stormwater and other"large project" Regional Sewers—Planning needs. and design and construction Vpdj 02/27/2017 OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2016-2017 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount A I m YIN ProjectlPro ram Reason Match Deadline Cate o Financing Grant/ I in for PP Y 9 I 9 9 rY FR a d d YIN COUNTY Found Cycle of the Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant.This competil grant provides Held meeting with Waste This Is a E3 million competitive grant sustaiialpadnem with th s pportg compliance E6aQg0Uper Food was[etligesaon. Management gantadnar to OC Waste and Recycling opponuniry.Up to 86og,00g per Supervisorial Evaluating None 5/19/2017 Energy/SolidsFTBD sustainable programs that support compliance with state- District is available. Supervisorlal Disirkt Digesters. discuss viability of grant and mandated r waste diversion o goals r promote increased proposed project. regional recycling and diversion eRons. Upda ed 02/27/2017 OCSD Bills of Interest AB 18 Garcia [D] California Clean Water, Climate, and Coastal Protection and Passed out of the Assembly Watch Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018.Would enact the California Clean Appropriations Committee. Water, Climate, and Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access For All Act Currently on the Assembly of 2018,which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of Floor bonds in an amount of$3,005,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a clean water, climate, and coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. AS 151 Burke[D] California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: market-based Introduced 1/11/17 Watch compliance mechanisms Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that authorizes the State Air Resources Board to utilize a market-based compliance mechanism after December 31, 2020, in furtherance of the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit of at least 40%below the 1990 level by 2030. This is seen as the vehicle to reauthorize the Cap and Trade program. AS 574 Quirk [D] Potable reuse The bill would require the state board, on or before June Introduced 2/14/17 Watch 1, 2018, to establish a framework for the regulation of potable reuse projects that includes specified elements. The bill would require the state board, on or before December 31, 2021,to adopt uniform water recycling criteria for potable reuse through raw water augmentation,as specified, and would allow the board to extend this date if certain criteria is met. SB 5 De Leon [D] California Drought,Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Introduced 12/5/2016. Watch Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018.Would enact the Califomia Currently in the Senate Natural Drought,Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access Resources and Water For All Act of 2018,which, if approved by the voters,would authorize the Committee and will be heard issuance of bonds in an amount of$3,000,000,000 pursuant to the State on 3/14/217 General Obligation Bond Law to finance a drought,water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. SB 5 contains $1.5 billion for water recvclina. drinking water, groundwater cleanup, and integrated regional water management. OCSD Bills of Interest SB 231 Hertzberg [D] Local government: fees and charges.Articles All C and XIII D of the Referred to the Senate Watch California Constitution generally require that assessments,fees,and Governance and Finance charges be submitted to property owners for approval or rejection after Committee the provision of written notice and the holding of a public hearing. Would define the term "sewer"and would recast the definition of"water"to mean "water service,"for these purposes, in order to fund stormwater capture projects through property taxes. SCA 4 Hertzberg [D] Water conservation.The California Constitution requires that the water Introduced on 2/2117 Watch resources of the state be put to beneficial use to the fullest extent of which they are capable and that the waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use of water be prevented.This measure would declare the intent of the Legislature to amend the California Constitution to provide a program that would ensure that affordable water is available to all Californians and to ensure that water conservation is given a permanent role in California's future. AB 25 Nazarian [D] Tour buses: Spot Bill states the intent of the Legislature to enact Introduced 12/5/16 Watch legislation relating to the safe operation of tour buses AB 168 Eggman [D] Employers: salary information Would prohibit an employer, including Introduced 1117/17 Watch stale and local government employers, from seeking salary history information about an applicant for employment, except as otherwise provided.The bill would require an employer, except state and local government employers, upon reasonable request,to provide the pay scale for a position to an applicant for employment. OCSD Bills of Interest AS 277 Mathis [R] Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Program This bill would, to the Referred to the Assembly Watch extent funding is made available, authorize the State Water Resources Water, Parks, and Wildlife Control Board to establish the Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Committee Program to provide funding to eligible applicants for specified purposes relating to drinking water and wastewater treatment.This bill would authorize a county to apply to the board for a grant to award loans or grants, or both, and a qualified nonprofit organization to apply to the board for a grant to award grants to residents and to small water systems AS 640 Harper[R] Recycled water: recycling criteria.Spot Bill-Recycled Water Introduced 2114/17 Watch AB 641 Harper[R] Water conservation and reclamation projects. Spot Bill Introduced 2114/17 Watch AS 869 Rubio [D] Water use: landscaping: recycled water. Spot Bill -irrigation of residential landscaping is waste or unreasonable use of water if recycled water is available AS 1369 Gray[D] Water quality and storage This bill would require the department to Introduced 2117/17 Watch increase statewide water storage rapacity by 25% by January 1,2025, and 50% by January 1, 2050, as specified.The bill would require the department,on or before January 1, 2019,to identify the cuff ant statewide water storage capacity and prepare a strategy and implementation plan to achieve those expansions in statewide water storage capacity, and would require the department to update the strategy and implementation plan on January 1, 2020, and every 2 years thereafter, until January 1,2050 SB 80 Wieckowski [D] California Environmental Quality Act: notices The California Currently in the Senate Watch Environmental Quality Act requires the lead agency to mail certain Environmental Quality notices to persons who have filed a written request for notices.The act Committee provides that if the agencys offer to provide the notices by email, upon filing a written request for notices, a person may request that the notices be provided to him or her by email. This bill would require the lead agency to post those notices on the agency's Internet Web site. The bill would require the agency to offer to provide those notices by email. OCSD Bills of Interest SB 189 Bradford [D] Workers'compensation: definition of employee. Existing law Referred to the Labor and Watch establishes a workers' compensation system, administered by the Industrial Relations Committee Administrative Director of the Division of Workers'Compensation,within the Department of Industrial Relations, to compensate an employee for injuries sustained in the course of his or her employment.This bill would expand the scope of the exception described above to apply to an officer or member of the board of directors of a quasi-public or private corporation who owns at least 10%of the issued and outstanding stock and executes a written waiver, as above. SB 302 Mendoza [D] Joint powers agencies: fire protection:funds—Legislation will Introduced 2113/17 Watch address how property tax revenues of a County are allocated by that County to a Joint Powers Authority. The bill amends existing law restricting property taxes received by a JPA from the county, so that they "shall"be appropriated for fire protection services. Whereas existing law indicates that those funds"may only' be appropriated for fire services. Legislation is likely to be amended to include more specific language SB 780 Wiener[D] Water Conservation in Landscaping Act.Would require state and Introduced 2/17/17 Watch local agencies to adhere to specified principles of the watershed approach in landscaping.The bill would require the Department of Water Resources to develop watershed approach-focused landscaping policies and incentives, including an enhanced model water efficient landscape ordinance. The bill would also require the Department of Water Resources to promote watershed approach-focused education and training for homeowners, contmctors, certified community conservation corps, and other landscape professionals who plan, develop,or implement projects complying with the enhanced model ordinance. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Meeting Data To ad.ofDir. AGENDA REPORT Item Item Number 3 Orange County Sanitation District FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Robert P. Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Information Only. BACKGROUND Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Use all practical and effective means for recovering wastewater for reuse • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies • Listen to and seriously consider community inputs on environmental concerns PROBLEM Many Californians are not aware of the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) and the important work we do to keep the environment clean by using the wastewater byproducts to create energy, water recycling and the use of biosolids. Additionally, they are not aware that more than 50% of the wastewater is recycled and used to replenish the Orange County Groundwater Basin. In general, the community and businesses do not realize that when they improperly dispose of waste into the sanitation system, it can negatively affect the work we do and the quality of water we supply for the Groundwater Replenishment System. PROPOSED SOLUTION By providing tours, community outreach education and general communication via the Sanitation District's Website, Social Media Outlets and mainstream media, we have the ability to educate the community, local agencies and businesses on the What2Flush program, energy production, water recycling, biosolids and our source control program. This in turn results in a better quality of wastewater. Page 1 of 2 RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not educate the community, local agencies and area businesses about the Sanitation District, we lose an opportunity to educate thousands of people about our plants, source control and the wastewater industry as a whole. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION February 2017 Activity # # of Guests OCSD/OCWDTours 5 125 OCSD Tours 13 183 Speaking Engagements 5 —200 ATTACHMENTS The following attachments are attached in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (wwwocsd.com) with the complete agenda package: • Outreach Calendar February 2017 • Media Clips February 2017 Page 2 of 2 OCSD Outreach Report 2/2 312 01 7 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 2/1/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Tarbut Elementary School Brian Bingman Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Tour 25 students 2/1/2017 1300- 1400 Plant Tour GM Conf Room Directors Jones and Jim Herberg Tour Guide Cheryl Scott Nederhood from YLWD to tour Plant 1 2/2/2017 1300- 1400 Speaking Engagement CSUF ACCOC Jim Herberg Speaker Cheryl Scott 2/2/2017 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Room A Edison HS Special Ed to Xuan Nguyen Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour P1. 12 guests 2/3/2017 1000- 1200 Plant Tour GM Conf. Room Director Peotter to tour P1. Jim Herberg Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 2/3/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Korean Delegation to tour Jin Kim Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1. 17 guests. 2/6/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Room A CSULB Nursing Tour. 13 Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests 2/7/2017 1200- 1300 Plant Tour Boardroom Operator Training class Paula Zeller Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour 2/9/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Santiago HS Coastkeepers Lisa Frigo Tour Guide Cheryl Scott to tour P1. 25 guests 2/10/2017 1330- 1500 1 Plant Tour Boardroom Chinese Students to tour Ryal Wheeler Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1. 26 guests. 2/23/2017 8:15:25 AM OCSD Outreach Report 2/2 312 01 7 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 2/15/2017 1600- 1700 Plant Tour Boardroom New Board Member EMT Tour Guides Cheryl Scott Orientation Tour 2/16/2017 1600- 1700 Speaking Engagement FV Civic Center FV Mayors Breakfast Jim Herberg Speaker Cheryl Scott 2/21/2017 900- 1030 Speaking Engagement UCI UCI Env. Science-Ocean Jeff Armstrong Speaker Cheryl Scott Monitoring presentation 2/21/2017 900- 1030 Speaking Engagement La Habra Water Facility Dedication Director Shawver Speaker Cheryl Scott 2/22/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom El Modena HS Tour. 35 Brian Bingman, Leyla Cheryl Scott guests Perez Tour Guides 2/23/2017 1000- 1099 Plant Tour Admin. Amec, Foster Wheeler Co. Brian Bingman Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour. 4 guests. 2/23/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom OCHCA Nursing Tour. Gina Tetsch Tour guide Cheryl Scott 2/23/2017 1700- 1800 Speaking Engagement Commerce, CA Eng. Contractor Rob Thompson Presenter Cheryl Scott Association Presentation 2/24/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Plant 2 P2 Engineering Tour. 5 Gary Conklin Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 2/24/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF science class to tour Mike Zedek Tour Guide Cheryl Scott P1.Approx. 25 students 2/27/2017 1400- 1530 Plant Tour Room C Chinese Delegation Tour, Ryal Wheeler Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 20 guests. 2/23/2017 8:15:25 AM OCSD Outreach Report 2/2 312 01 7 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 3/1/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Nursing Tour. 11 Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guests. 3/3/2017 1400- 1530 Plant Tour Boardroom UCI to tour P1.Approx. 20 Sharon Yin Tour Guide Cheryl Scott guest. 3/7/2017 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom San Clemente HS Tours. Paula and Randy Tour Cheryl Scott 50 students Guides 3/8/2017 900- 1200 Plant Tour Boardroom San Clemente HS Tours. Dickie Fernandez Tour Cheryl Scott 44 guests. Guide 3/9/2017 1530- 1630 Speaking Engagement Wyndam/Ave of BOA OC Roundtable Rob Thompson Presenter Cheryl Scott the Arts presentation 3/14/2017 900- 1200 Plant Tours Boardroom San Clemente HS Tours. Nasrin and Christie Tour Cheryl Scott 50 students Guides 3/15/2017 1600- 1700 Plant Tour Boardroom New Board Member EMT Tour Guides Cheryl Scott Orientation Tour 3/16/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom UCLA Nursing Class to Lisa Frigo Tour Guide Cheryl Scott tour P1.Approx. 29 guests. 3/17/2017 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Tour 25 guests Lisa Frigo Tour Guide Cheryl Scott 3/22/2017 800- 1400 Orange County Science OC Fair Grounds OCSD volunteers to judge Various OCSD Employees Cheryl Scott and Engineering Fair at the OC Science Fair. 2/23/2017 8:15:25 AM OCSD Outreach Report 2/2 312 01 7 Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact 3/23/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Chavez High School Tour. Leyla Perez and Jaime Cheryl Scott 40 guests. Malpede Tour Guide 3/28/2017 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom New Employee/Open to Ann Crafton Tour Guide Cheryl Scott the Public Tour 3/29/2017 900- 1400 Children's Water Festival UCI OCSD To host Waste Various OCSD Employees Cheryl Scott Water Education game booth at festival. 3/30/2017 900- 1400 Children's Water Festival UCI OCSD To host Waste Various OCSD Employees Cheryl Scott Water Education game booth at festival. 2/23/2017 8:15:25 AM Monthly News Clippings G�JN�V S A N I TgT�Oy = 9 Q 2 c� o � FCTi� �E February 2017 OCSD Public Affairs Office Table of Contents DESALINATION................................................... .....................PAGE 1 January 25, 2017 Huntington Beach desalination plant is among Trump priorities By: Lauren Williams OC Register HUMAN INTEREST................................................... .................PAGE 3 February 7, 2017 10 Minutes with Mike Markus Cindy Paulson Brown and Caldwell SEWER SPILL..........................................................................PAGE 9 February 6, 2017 Sewage spill reported in Newport Beach Daily Pilot February 7, 2017 10,000-gallon sewage spill closes part of Newport Bay By: Scott Schwebke OC Register February 10, 2017 Newport Bay water closure lifted after sewage spill By: Allyson Escobar Daily Pilot STORMS................................................... ..............................PAGE 13 February 9, 2017 Rain storms cost county$9.3 million in damage, cleanup; supervisors declaring emergency OC Register February 12, 2017 Flush this attempt to hike taxes down the drain Opinion OC Register February 17, 2017 Orange County braces for huge weekend storm By: Debbie Sklar My news LA TWITTER POSTINGS................................................... ..............PAGE 19 FACEBOOK POSTINGS..............................................................PAGE 28 OC Register January 26, 2017 o vGE COUNTY 11MMISVIqM Huntington Beach desalination plant is among Trump priorities, leaked document shows Updated Jan. 25,2017 7:54 a.m. A document purportedly leaked from the Trump administration indicates that the proposed Poseidon desalination plant in Huntington Beach is among 50 infrastructure projects nationwide that the president has designated as a priority. (File photo by Orange County Register/SCNG) htto://m.ocregister.com/articles/plant-742106-water-agencies.html BY LAUREN WILLIAMS/STAFF WRITER 1 A document purportedly leaked from the Trump administration indicates that the proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach is among 50 infrastructure projects nationwide that the president has designated as a priority. The Kansas City Star and The News Tribune reported Tuesday that the $1 billion Poseidon Water desalination plant is on a list of dozens of projects across the country that would cost an estimated $137.5 billion in public-private partnerships. The newspapers reported that the documents have circulated within the congressional and business communities and that they offer a look at which projects might get funding as Trump moves to beef up America's infrastructure and put more Americans to work. Since 1998 Poseidon Water has been working to build a plant next to the AES power plant in Huntington Beach that would generate 50 million gallons each day, and could make up about 10 percent of the county's drinkable water. Environmentalists have opposed the development, saying increased salinity in the water could kill sea life and intake pipes could suck in microorganisms, further harming the area's environment. Three regulatory agencies must approve the project for it to proceed to the next phase of development. Those agencies are the State Lands Commission, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California Coastal Commission. It could clear all those hurdles by the end of the year. Though the desalination plant caught the eye of the president, people who oppose the plant are quick to point out that all the regulatory agencies overseeing the plant's construction are in California. None is a federal agency. "He may like it but that doesn't mean it's going to be rushed through California's permitting process," said Ray Hiemstra, the associate director of programs for the Orange County Coastkeeper, an organization that has opposed Poseidon's construction. A representative for Poseidon Water was not immediately available for comment. Another California project that could get fast tracked, however, is the Cadiz Valley Water project, which promises to tap into an underwater reservoir in the desert and requires the oversight of federal agencies including the Bureau of Land Management. That project could create nearly 6,000jobs and would cost $250 million, according to the leaked document. 2 Brown and Caldwell February 7, 2017 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017 10 Minutes With Mike Markus, Oran e Coun Water District general manager CINDY PAULSON As general manager of the Orange County (Calif)Water District, Mike Markus is well known for his expertise in successfully implementing large projects and water resources management. In October,he sat down with Brown and Caldwell's Chief Technical Officer Cindy Paulson, Ph.D., P.E.,to talk about the early challenges of the award-winning Ground Water Replenishment System,how two agencies came together to make something great happen, and the next steps in advancing potable reuse. You have been a true leader in water reuse: GWRS is the world's largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse,it has received more than 40 industry awards, and has been recognized nationally and internationally.Looking back,what was "the moment"that defined your experience working on GWRS? I think probably the defining moment for me was shortly after I was appointed as the program manager to oversee the entire program. We were at a point where the board was considering its go/no-go decision. We had completed preliminary design and I had to give that presentation before the combined boards of the Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange County Water District, which was 35 people. And it was a very long, complete presentation on the economics of what we were doing and why we thought we should be doing it. It was very challenging for me because I hadn't really been thrust into that role before. But it came out very well, obviously both boards supported the project and we were able to move forward. 3 Did you have any folks who really had major concerns or real opposition at that time?Because you were certainly paving the way then. Our story, a lot of times, seems like it's all rosy but there were a lot of challenges moving forward. Just proceeding with a project as large as it was,using the newer technologies,building a 70 mgd plant right out of the gate, meant we'd either win big time or fail big time and we weren't about to accept failure as an option. A few representatives from our retail water agencies thought we were moving ahead a little too fast. At that time, our projected costs were roughly equal to the cost of replenishment water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, so there was an argument that, "Well,we can buy 72,000 acre-feet of Met water instead of producing the 72,000 acre-feet of recycled water so we should do that" Of course, it turned out to be a good decision. We can produce our recycled water at half the cost of Met untreated water today. But we had to address that issue. There were some who thought the plant should not be as large, that it should be half the size, that it should be 35 million gallons,which is the amount of water we wanted to inject in the barrier. But in order to keep the sanitation district in the game and keep their financial contribution,we had to assure them that we could meet their peak wet weather events. That meant we had to build the plant to 70 million gallons, so if there was a peak wet weather event,we could turn up flux on the microfiltration and we could treat 100 million gallons for a short amount of time. Do you think your public is unique or that your approach was any different here? Because it seems to me that you have been at this for a very long time and your public is with you. Really, I give all the credit to the board of directors at the time. We had our first meeting in 1997 of a joint committee of board members from the OCSD and the OCWD. And at that first meeting, and I remember it vividly, the board said one of the first things we have to do is hire an outreach consultant. They realized,they bad the vision to be able to identify what the key issue would be with the project. They weren't as concerned with the engineering,which is interesting,they were more concerned about, "Will people accept it?"And if you think about it, it makes sense. If you're going to invest a half a billion dollars on a project,you want to make sure that by the time it gets built you're able to turn it on and utilize that facility. So we hired an outreach firm,we did polling,we did focus groups,we developed messaging points, and we went out and we spread the word. We built this coalition of local leadership and elected officials and the environmental community,health and medical, and then gave 1,200 presentations over a 10-year period. And people ask well, "Was that it?"No. We're continuing today with the same outreach and we give tours all the time,we go out in the community,and we educate as many stakeholders as possible. 4 There were two keys to success to this project. One was the outreach and the other was the partnership we had with the Orange County Sanitation District. Let's talk a little bit about the teaming of the two agencies. The GWRS has been an exceptional example of two agencies (OCWD and OCSD)coming together to make something great happen. How have you collaborated so effectively? This is where a lot of other projects can go sideways. You must have a partnership between the agencies. We're very fortunate in that our partnership goes back 40 years, to the 1970s. Because even back then, the OCSD was interested in recycling. They've always had that ethic at their organization. They've gone to great lengths over the years to make changes in their project to improve the water quality of the secondary effluent,which makes it easier for us to recycle the water so we don't have to go through as many backwash cycles, chemical cleanings on the microfiltration and likewise on the RO. So we've had a great relationship. It was actually they who approached us on the project initially. They were having to look at building a second ocean outfall and we were looking at uilding a 35-million-gallon plant. The general managers got together and OCSD said to us, "Listen, if you build your project a little bit bigger, then we wouldn't have to build that second 'w -ocean outfall and we'd be able to contribute the amount of money we would have spent on the outfall to that expanded project"That was really the genesis of why we built the project ->� as large as we did. Is there any advice that you would offer up for others that are considering reuse? r - Well, you have to develop the relationships between the two agencies and it starts at the staff level. Sometimes there's a little -'' parochialism, so hopefully you're able to break that down. Sometimes we get a little territorial and so my advice would be to give in a little bit and try to make the relationship work. And I think you're seeing that more and more. Case in point: MWD is looking at a very large 150-million- gallon facility with the L.A. County Sanitation District and I know that the agencies are working very well at the staff-to-staff level and even at the board-to-board level. We're all engineers,we can figure the technology out,we've demonstrated that it works, so that's almost become the easy part. As a trail blazer in large-scale indirect potable reuse,what were some of the challenges in the early days that are no longer an issue? 5 Technology was definitely a unique challenge. We had been using reverse osmosis since the mid '70s so we had a pretty good feel for what it could do,but microfiltration was new to us and UV light was new to us, so we did a lot of piloting early on to make sure that the technologies worked and then incorporated them into the design. We kinda hoped that when we threw the switch everything would work. And luckily for us it did. Now we're very familiar with the technology. We've always had a very good in-house technical staff and we've got some superstars in the field. We've also developed the in-house capabilities to program our process control system. If something goes down, we don't have to rely on an outside consultant and fly them in to troubleshoot something. We developed the expertise in-house to be able to keep the facility up and running at a very high-efficiency rate. How has the vision of GWRS changed over the years, or has this vision remained unchanged? I don't know that the vision has really changed. The board of directors had a very clear vision as to what they wanted to do. And it was very brave on their part to be able to articulate that vision and then implement that vision. We were coming out of a drought in the early '90s and they knew that the drought was reoccurring. They saw that we would need a reliable supply of water that was locally controlled and they just pushed that vision forward. They saw the value. They had the vision and they moved forward. And I think it's a credit to them also that we've gone through an initial expansion so we've gone from 70 million gallons to 100 million gallons, as of last year, and they recently voted to move forward on the final expansion. We will build to the ultimate capacity,which is 130 million gallons. And we'll be there in 2022, so over the span of 14 years we'll have built out the entire project. During this time of heightened awareness around water scarcity, are we doing enough to gain broader public acceptance of reuse as a potable supply? We're starting to. I think as an industry we've done a very poorjob of educating the public even where their water comes from. We turn on the tap,the water's always there. People don't realize what's behind the tap. The distribution systems,the treatment, the aqueducts that had to be built, all the infrastructure behind it. Within the last couple of years, the awareness has been heightened mainly due to the mandatory restrictions on water usage from the governor's office. People are starting to think about water. We have been doing a lot of messaging as an industry about water, about the lack of water,about other sources of water that can be used to improve a geographic area's water supply reliability, and that's where the recycling comes in. What do you see as the most important next steps in advancing potable reuse here in California? 6 Developing the regulations for direct potable reuse will be a game changer in California. Right now, we have the regs for groundwater, and we'll soon have the regs for surface water augmentation,which will allow indirect potable reuse. The definition of indirect potable reuse is that you have to have an environmental buffer like a groundwater basin or a surface water reservoir.Not everyone has that. We're blessed because we have this huge groundwater basin and that's one of the reasons we built the project as large as we did.We're also right on the coast. We had a partner in the sanitation district so we can get rid of the brine. We had ideal conditions here in Orange County, that's why we were able to do what we've done so far. But if you're inland,brine disposal becomes an issue. If you don't have a groundwater basin or a surface water storage,you have issues. So I think DPR(direct potable reuse)will allow a lot of other agencies to look at reusing their water. And the state is moving along quite well,I think. The State Water Resources Control Board has un61 the end of this year to develop the regs on surface water augmentation,which they will meet. And also a framework for direct potable reuse and I believe they will meet that also. I'm hopeful that those regulations can be developed within a five-year time horizon. I just hope it doesn't take the 20 or 25 years it took to develop the groundwater regulations. But I think that there's enough of a push in the state and there's enough interest with the state board to be able to move forward a little bit more quickly and allow others to recycle. There's still 1.3 billion gallons per day that's being dumped into the Pacific Ocean just in Southern California, so there does exist the opportunity to be able to develop more projects. What's next for OCWD after GWRS? Well, we're groundwater managers first and foremost. The whole reason we got into recycled water was to find a secure source of supply to the groundwater basin,kind of a drought-proof type of supply, and we've done that. So I think we'll continue to look for reliable sources of water,possibly look into different options to expand our water portfolio. Our board is looking at maybe being involved in some ocean desalination. We would also be receiving some of the water from Carson. We purchase about 65,000 acre-feet of firm untreated water from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and, if the Carson project moves forward,we would replace that untreated water with recycled water. Which is a lot more reliable and of better quality. Currently, our retail water agencies pump 75 percent of their total water demands as groundwater, which means they only have to purchase 25 percent from them. That's a benefit for them. And right now the cost of groundwater is somewhere between a third and a half, substantially cheaper than Met water. So we want to maintain that,we want to have a reliable supply at the lowest cost for our retail water agencies, so we'll need to develop those projects that help us do that whether it's stormwater capture, additional recharge basins or other outside sources of water. I think we'll be exploring those. 7 The recycled water that we produce is near distilled quality and when we put it back into the groundwater basin it's actually a higher quality than the groundwater that we're mixing it with. In fact, we see an improvement in the water quality over time. Our groundwater basin is about 500 parts per million TDS and the water we're putting in is about 80 parts. That is a tremendous benefit that often I overlook. What's next for you? Well I'm hopeful I'll be able to complete the final expansion [of GWRS]. I would certainly like to be around to be able to do that I don't see myself ever really refiring. I love what I do and I've spent 28 years here at the district and if I spend another six, that'll be a nice career and I'll pass the baton to someone else but remain involved in the industry. Michael R.Markus is the general manager of the Orange County Water District.With more than 38 years of experience, Mike is well known for his expertise in large project implementation and water resource management. In September 2007,he became the sixth general manager in the district's history. During his 28-year career at the district,Mike was responsible for managing the implementation of the $480 million Groundwater Replenishment System(GWRS)program. This program included a$35 million design effort and the construction of seven individual projects,which amounted to approximately$400 million. The largest of the projects was the $300 million,70 mgd Advanced Water Purification Facility. This facility is the largest planned indirect potable reuse project in the world and has won many awards including the 2008 Stockholm Industry Water Award,2009 ASCE Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award,2014 U.S.Water Prize and the 2014 Lee Kuan Yew Prize. In 2015,Mike oversaw the completion of the 30 MOD GWRS Initial Expansion.The expansion brought the total production capacity of the GWRS to 100 MGD of higb-quality water,which is enough to serve 850,000 people annually. Mike was named one of the Top 25 Newsmakers of 2007 by the Engineering News-Record,Top 25 Industry Leaders of 2014 by Water& Wastewater lntemational and received the international 2009 Said Khoury Award for Engineering Construction Excellence. Prior to OCWD,Mike spent two years with Carrillo and eight years with Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. Mike currently serves on the board of directors of the American Academy of Water Resource Engineers, the California Section of the WateReuse Association and the Water Environment&Reuse Foundation.He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a Master of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Southern California. He is also a registered civil engineer in the state of California. 8 The Daily Pilot February 6, 2017 DAiLy ,J/ PILOT February 6,2017 Sewage spill reported in Newport Beach Allyson Escobar A sewage spill was reported around Newport Boulevard and Hospital Road, near Hoag Hospital, in Newport Beach on Monday, according to the OC Health Care Agency. The spill of more than 10,000 gallons was reported to the Orange County Sanitation District around 9:40 a.m., according to Anthony Martinez of the health care agency. "A sewer line blockage caused sewage to back up and come out through a manhole in the street, which flowed into the gutter and down to Newport Bay," Martinez said. The bay is closed from 43rd Street to Via Genoia on Lido Island until "we get at least two sets of sewage samples that are acceptable," Martinez explained. Escobar is a contributor to Times Community News. 9 OC Register February 7, 2017 GRANGE COUNTY RMI&MR 10,000-gallon sewage spill closes part of Newport Bay Fe6.6,2017 Updated Feb. 7, 2017 6:56 a.m. OBy SCOTT SCHWEBKE/STAFF WRITER NEWPORT BEACH—A 10,000-gallon sewage spill has closed a section of Newport Bay until further notice, authorities said Monday. The affected area extends from 43rd Street to Via Genoa on Lido Isle, according to a statement from the Orange County Health Care Agency. The area is closed to swimming, surfing and diving. An Orange County Sanitation District crew responded to a report around 9:40 a.m. Monday that sewage had backed up and was coming out of a manhole on the northbound side of Newport Boulevard and Hospital Road, said Anthony Martinez, manager of OCHCA's Ocean Water Quality Program. It's believed that a blockage in a main sewer line contributed to the spill, Martinez said. 10 About 10,000 gallons of sewage flowed from a gutter into a storm drain and discharged into Newport Harbor,Martinez said. The closed section of the bay may not reopen for at least three days,he added. Contact the writer: 714-796-7767 sschwebke@scng.com Twitter: @thechalkoutline 11 Daily Pilot February 10, 2017 DAiLy ,J/ PIL( -)T Newport Bay water closure lifted after sewage spill Allyson Escobar- February 10, 2017 A Newport Bay water closure caused by a sewage spill reported Monday has been lifted. "This morning we got clean samples from all of seven of our monitored stations in the Newport Bay harbor," Anthony Martinez of the Orange County Health Care Agency said Friday. "The concentrations were all very borderline." The affected bay water,between 43rd Street and a projection of Via Genoa on Lido Isle, had been closed to swimmers and sailors. The spill of about 10,000 gallons of sewage was caused by a line blockage in the Orange County Sanitation District sewer collection system, according to the health agency. The Health Care Agency also issued a rain advisory Monday cautioning swimmers that bacteria levels can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters close to storm drains and the outlets of creeks and rivers during and after rainstorms. "The elevated bacterial levels in the coastal ocean waters may continue for a period of at least three days,depending upon the intensity of the rain and volume of runoff," the advisory read. "Swimmers should avoid Orange County coastal waters during this time, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach." Sewage is not normally present in storm runoff, since the sewer system is separate from the storm drain system,the county's Environmental Health Division said. "The county is still under the min advisory [from Monday]," Martinez said. "Depending on the amount of rain [Friday], the advisory will probably go until Monday." Allyson Escobar is a contributor to Times Community News. OC Register February 9, 2017 � v�E COUNTY 'RD EG MR Rain storms cost county $9.3 million in damage, cleanup; supervisors declaring emergency Feb.S.2017 Updated Feb. 9, 2017 7:44 a.m. Ilk T� A large pile of sandbags sits in the puking lot of the Orange County Fire Station in Silverado Canyon on Monday. (Photo by Sam Gangwer, Orange County Register/SONG) By JORDAN GRAHAM/ STAFF WRITER Orange County's recent winter downpours have flooded roads,clogged storm drains, downed power lines and battered public buildings, costing a combined$9.3 million in damage and cleanup to local public agencies, according to county officials. 13 In response, the Orange County Board of Supervisors on Thursday is set to declare its first local emergency in nearly seven years so that municipalities and districts might recoup those costs via state and federal funding. More than 15 inches of rain has dropped on the county since the start of October—almost six inches above average, according to data collected at the Santa Ana climate station by the National Weather Service. The majority of that precipitation has come in the past few weeks,when the county experienced flooding and most of its damage. Donna Boston, director of the emergency management division at the Orange County Sheriff s Department, said the storms particularly impacted Huntington Beach, Seal Beach,Anaheim and Villa Park. "It's not just damage, its emergency response—so that could be debris clearance, downed trees that we have to get out of the public right-of-way,warning the homeless community about rising water," Boston said. In recent weeks,Huntington Beach has sustained$1 million in damage to city infrastructure and costs for emergency services, according to Brevyn Mettler, the city's emergency manager. Mettler, who declined to state the specific damages the city has experienced, said the storms' impacts were compounded because they followed a drought. "You have trees that have been living in dry root,"Mettler said. "You have a lot of debris inside the channels that hadn't been flushed out in a long time. You have roofs that have been beaten down by the sun for six years and haven't been given the necessary preventative maintenance." On Jan. 23,California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in 50 of California's 58 counties, including Orange County,requesting federal assistance in response to the heavy storms. That declaration won't reimburse counties for the full impact of the storms, but it improves the likelihood that local agencies will recoup a greater portion of their costs. 14 OC Register February 12, 2017 OPINION Flush this attempt to hike taxes down the drain F&,9,2019 Updated Feb. 12, 2017 10:29 a.m. Rainwater spills over a clogged storm drain Tuesday, Jan 5,2016, in San Leandro, Calif AP Photo/Ben Margot California voters have said emphatically, and repeatedly, that they want to vote on tax increases,but some lawmakers just don't want to hem it. A new bill by state Sen. Robert Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys, could lead to significantly higher property tax bills without voter approval. Senate Bill 231 would accomplish this by changing the legal definition of "sewer service"to include stormwater,allowing local governments to charge property owners for the construction and operntion of stormwater management projects. Under Proposition 218,passed by voters in 1996, citizens have the right to vote on taxes, fees and assessments,with three exceptions: trash,water and sewer service. A 2002 state appeals court ruling said stormwater was not included in these exceptions. Consequently, taxes, fees and assessments for stormwater projects must be approved by two-thirds of voters. Sen. Hertzberg thinks the court got it wrong, so SB231 would simply redefine "sewer" and"sewer service"to include stormwater and storm drains. 15 The cost could be considerable. Under federal and state law, state regulators require cities in California to comply with a special permit to discharge stormwater through storm drain systems. The MS4 permit, as it's(mown,mandates stormwater capture and the reduction of pollutants. A California Supreme Court ruling last year indicated that parts of this permit may be a state mandate, meaning the state would have to pay for it,unless local agencies have the means to pay for it themselves. By changing the definition of"sewer,"Hertzberg's bill would give them the means: higher taxes with no need for voter approval. The cost of stormwater permit compliance for cities in L.A. County alone has been estimated at$20 billion. Property tax bills could rise by hundreds or thousands of dollars to pay for it. This is Hertzberg's second attempt to pass a bill redefining"sewer"to get around the requirements of Proposition 218. Last August, SB 1298 was on the verge of passing when it was derailed by a surge of opposition from taxpayers and many local government officials. It doesn't smell any better now. Californians have the right to vote on taxes. There should be no confusion about the meaning of that. 16 My News LA February 17, 2017 A COM J Orange County braces for huge weekend storm POSTED BY DEBBIE L.SKLAR ON FEBRUARY 17,2017IN OC HTTP://MYNE W SLA.COM/ORANGE-COUNTY/2017/02/17/OGBRACES-HUGE-WEEKEND-STORM/ y \�la'' A4 Officials throughout Orange County Thursday prepared for this weekend's expected storms, which are expected to dump at least a few inches of rain and spur high surf along the coast. The National Weather Service forecasted showers before 10 a.m. Friday with heavy downpours expected at times. A breezy southeast wind of 15 to 20 mph could jump up to 25 mph by the afternoon with gusts as high as 40 mph, the weather service reported. 17 Possible thunderstorms may come through the county Friday night with winds gusting as high as 50 mph. The rain will continue through Saturday before the skies clear up Sunday. The Orange County Sheriff s Department has been using social media as well as announcements from a helicopter to broadcast warnings to the homeless who live near the Santa Ana River bed, according to Orange County sheriff s Lt. Mark Stichter. The transients are being encouraged to move to the canyon area and elsewhere when the rain comes, he added. Seal Beach officials are concerned "damaging surf along with gale force winds have potential to cause minor flooding on Saturday," according to the police. The weather service is warning of"potentially damaging surf late Saturday through early Sunday." The highest surf could be Saturday afternoon with some sets reaching 15 feet. Cities throughout the county are offering sandbags for residents. The Orange County Sanitation District, asked residents to reduce water usage during the rain because, along with the stonnwater, it can tax its system and"cause potential problems in the sewer lines and at the treatment facilities." —City News Service 18 Twitter Posts February 2017 Twitter Posts for February 2017 Tweeted 19 times and Retweeted 1 time eOCSewers@OCSewers 10h10 hours ago It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This week's word is: Air Scrubber. https://www.facebook.com/OCSewers/posts/1 0154428390147951 :0 ... iw7lf 610C Sewers@OCSewers Feb 20 "if you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." - Dale Carnegie #Motivation Monday 19 OC Sewers@OCSewem Feb 19 On Friday, OCSD activated its EOC because of the heavy rains. Here are a few pic of the teams that worked well into the night. #nospills r 1 ` J 7 . ,f 20 Amilk OC Sewers@OCSewers Feb 19 Reminder: Our Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of President's Day. • . HONOR." D. OC Sewers CSewers Feb 19 Have you 'liked' OCSD on Facebook yet? Follow our page for news, fun facts & information about wastewater treatment! _facebook.com/OCSewers OC Sewers@OCSewers Feb 17 The OC Sanitation District activated its Emergency Operations Center in support of potential impacts from the storm system. #beingprepared eOC Sewers OCSewers Feb 17 21 DYK? During large rain events like the recent January storm, OCSD processed 586 million gallons of water. #thatsalotofwater OC Sewers@OCSewers Feb 16 OC Sanitation District Asks Residents & Businesses to Conserve Water During the Upcoming Storm this Weekend. http://bit.ly/2lTOt5w OC Sewers@OCSewers Feb 16 Thank you to all of the Board/Alt. Board members who attended our Board Orientation yesterday. We hope that you found it helpful and fun! i =— r y 22 Y 0OC .. you care about the #environment and #publichealth? Want to advance your#career? AM Orange County Water@OCWDWaterNews Feb 10 It took 2 agencies, #OCWD &#OCSD to make history again. Why? Find out soon. #Water r _I [f eOC Happy Valentine's Day! #valentine #OCSD r ^ea aa� Y � eOC Sewers OCSewers Feb 10 Construction alert: This wknd, sewer work will be taking place on Red Hill Ave at Warner Ave in the @Cityofrustin. . ocsd.com/redhill. eOC Sewers@OCSewers Feb 9 OCSD General Manager Message- 2017: http://youtu.be/PdDCpPEnvis?a via @YouTube OC Sewers@OCSewers Feb 9 Just a reminder that OCSD's Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, February 13 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. 24 t�JiOC Sewers )CSewers Feb 9 Great article on @OCWDWaterNews GM, Mike Markus talking about the relationship between #OCWD & #OCSD and #GWRS. http://www.brownandcaldwell.com/lwater/?GUID=D8EDlA62 ... OC Sewers@OCSewers Feb 6 "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -Helen Keller #Motivation Monday 60C Sewers@OCSewers Feb 6 DYK? Superbowl Sunday is one of the Orange County Sanitation District's peak flow days. #funfact #What2Flush 25 FIMThe toilet is only meant to Hush the three P's— pee, poop and paper. OC Sewers OCSewers Feb 2 Another day of filming with @windsongprod! Thanks Patriot Wastewater for letting us come and film our staff talking with your employees. MIT. ` Pat eOCSewers OCSewers Feb 1 We had a beautiful day out at sea filming our Ocean Monitoring Team. Thanks @windsongprod forjoining us. 26 27 Facebook Posts February 2017 Facebook Posts for February 2017 Posted 23 times and Shared 1 time t$ I I Orange County Sanitation District updated their cover photo. Published by Kelly Newell 9 hrs Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell 10 hrs It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This week's word is:Air Scrubber OCSD covers most of the plant processes so odors are captured and limited to the surrounding community. The air captured from the covered structures is forced into tall towers called air scrubbers. OCSD currently uses two types of air scrubbers: chemical and biological. ...See More 28 0 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 20 at 9:OOam "If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy."-Dale Carnegie#MotivationMonday Boost Post Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 19 al 12:OOpm Have you 'liked'OCSD on Facebook yet? Follow our page for news,fun facts & information about wastewater treatment! https://www.facebook.com/OCSewers 6 Orange County Sanitation District added 4 new photos. Published by Jennifer Cabral February 18 at 6:57pm Yesterday, based on weather predictions and high Flow entering the system, OCSD activated its Emergency Operations Center to have staff on hand to deal with any issues that may come up. Here are a few pictures of the teams that worked well into the night until we knew the regional sewer system was out of harms way. Thank you to the public safety workers.#nospills 29 a" � d • nty Sanitation Distri Published by Kelly Newell February 18 1. Just a friendly reminder that ur Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 2th in observance of President's • 1 y • OUIt OFFICES WILL BECLOSEI> MONDAY FEbRUARYID.811] PRFSmF.NTS'DAV 6 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 17 at 3:OOpm DYK...during a heavy rain, and in the hours immediately following, the sewer lines carry significantly higher levels of water to the treatment plants? This results in dramatic peaks of wastewater Flowing to the plants and can cause potential spills and problems in the sewer lines and at the treatment facilities. 6 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 17 at 12:OOpm The Orange County Sanitation District has activated its Emergency Operations Center in support of potential impacts from the storm system about to move through Orange County. libeingprepared it Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 17 at 9:OOam Did you know? On a typical day, OCSD safely collects, treats, recycles and disposes of 185 million gallons of wastewater generated by 2.6 million people in north and central Orange County. During large rain events like the recent January storm, OCSD processed 586 million gallons of water. If weather forecasters are correct, the storm predicted for this weekend could surpass the January deluge. 1W Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 16 at 4:18pm Orange County Sanitation District Asks Residents and Businesses to Conserve Water During the Upcoming Storm this Weekend. 31 httos://www.ocsd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1801152... Orange County Sanitation District Asks Residents and Businesses to Conserve Water During the Upcoming Storm this Weekend —With more than three inches of rain predicted for the Southland this weekend,the Orange County Sanitation District is encouraging residents and businesses to conserve water during the upcoming storm. OCSD.COM 6 Oranoe County Sanitation District added 3 new photos. Published by Kelly Newell February 16 at 1:58pm Thank you to all of the Board members and Alternate Board members who attended our Board Orientation yesterday. We hope that you found it helpful, resourceful and fun! #touringOCSD RL v 32 e Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 15 at 2:25pm Do you care about the#environment and#publichealth?Want to advance your#career? Apply for a#job with the Orange County Sanitation District! hftp://www.ocsd.com/about-us/obs/old-openi nos Orange County Sanitation District: Job Openings OCSD.COM 4R Orange County Sanitation District shared Orange County Water District's photo. Published by Kelly Newell February 14 at 1:16pm We have some exciting news! More to come! #OCSD#OCWD Orange County Water DistrictLike Page February 10 at 3:45pm Two agencies,#OCWD and#OCSD are making history again. Learn the details very soon.#water#GWRS 33 6 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 14 at 12:58pm Happy Valentine's Day!#valentine#OCSD IF A^rry d-y Y Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 13 at 9:OOam "Quality is not an act, it is a habit." —Adstotle#MotivationMonday le Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 10 at 9:00am - Construction alert: This weekend, sewer construction work will be taking place on Red Hill Ave at Warner Ave in the City of Tustin - Municipal Government. Southbound Red Hill Ave will be closed Friday, February 10 from 9 p.m. - Monday, February 13 at 5 a.m., as part of the Red Hill Sewer Improvements Project. www.ocsd.com/redhill. Drivers-please take the detours. Let's keep you, other drivers, and our crews safe by driving cautiously and paying attention to the roadw... See More 34 SUGGESTED DETOUR MAP ED IN G ER W 1 = a s o VA LE N C IA w = Q SOUTHBOUND RED HILL z CLOSURE W f 1 SUGGESTED ,n DETOUR H w p W A R N F R 1V1.e 5 Mopm[Omxn Ns[ok Oranfle County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 9 at 12:00pm Just a reminder that OCSD's Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, February 13th in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. +r 35 6 Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 9 at 9:00am Here's a great article with Orange County Water District's General Manager, Mike Markus talking about the relationship between#OCWD and#OCSD and how we came together to help make#GWRS what it is today. JlD=D8ED1A62 to Minutes With Mike Markus,Orange County Water District GM BROWNANDCALDWELL.COM Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 6 at 9:00am "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."- Helen Keller#MotivationMonday Orange County Sanitation District Published by Kelly Newell February 4 at 12:00pm Superbowl Sunday is one of the Orange County Sanitation District's peak Flow days. This Sunday, make sure you know#What2Flushl The three Ps: - Pee - Poop... See More 36 © The Id tie meant to noshh three the three ant pee, poop and paper. Orange County Sanitation District Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long February 3 at 1:26pm There will be construction activity all weekend at the intersection of Red Hill Ave and Valencia in Tustin. To avoid any traffic delays due to the construction, take alternate routes such as Tustin Ranch Rd or SR-55 Freeway to avoid the area. Visit www.ocsd.com/redhill for more info. #OCSDRedHill #OCSDConstruction#SorryAboutTheTraffic e Orange County Sanitation District (clly Newell February 3 at 9:00am Hooray it's finally Friday! Check out this amazing aerial view of our Treatment Plant No. 2 facility located in Huntington Beach back in 1963. It sure has changed a lot since then!#nashbackfriday 37 Orange County Sanitation District added 2 new photos—with Jonathon Powell. Published by Kelly Newell - February 2 at 11:17am Another day of filming with Windsong Productions!Thanks Patriot Wastewater for letting us come and film our staff talking with your employees. yv Pa Pat Orange Cou ntV Sanitation District 1 at 3:06pm We had a beautiful day out at sea filming our Ocean Monitoring Team. Thanks Windsono Productions for joining us. r F L 38 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Terminology Glossary Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations AQMD Air Quality Management District ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand CARB California Air Resources Board CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies CCTV Closed Circuit Television CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CIP Capital Improvement Program 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 gpd Gallons per day GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS) ICS Incident Command System IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan 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 COBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PCSA Professional Consultant Services Agreement POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works ppm Parts per million PSA Professional Services Agreement RFP Request For Proposal Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 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 SRF State Revolving Fund 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 WIFIA Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act 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. Benthos—The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone. 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. Blogas — A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used as a fuel. 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. coil are the most common bacteria in wastewater. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 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 (D/T) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor becomes the D/T 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. NDMA— 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 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. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 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.